Free Web NovelChapter 647: Chapter 645: I’ll Give Her Whatever She Wants
Mrs. Zhou stared at her son in disbelief, her voice trembling as she asked, "Xiao Hui, are... are you serious? You’re not joking, are you?"
This was the first time Zhou Zhenhui had ever really looked at Su Yuhan, and he realized she was not only beautiful but also possessed a remarkable presence.
’A son born to the two of them would surely be worthy of Su Shuochi’s daughter,’ a thought flashed through his mind.
So without a second thought, he had blurted out that he was here to propose. He never would have dreamed his parents would react so strongly.
Especially when he saw the three members of the Su family with their jaws dropped so wide you could fit an egg in them. For a moment, he didn’t know how to respond.
"Xiao Hui, look, you’ve scared your mother into babbling. We agreed at home that your mother would be the one to bring up the proposal."
Mr. Zhou looked at his stunned wife, his mind working faster than ever. He was, after all, much better at adapting to unexpected situations than Mrs. Zhou.
"I... I just thought... thought... Su..."
Before Zhou Zhenhui could finish stuttering, Mr. Su enthusiastically cut him off. "My dear nephew, please, come in! Quickly, come in."
Mr. Su’s voice was filled with unconcealable excitement. As the Family Head of the Su family, it had been a long time since he’d felt this thrilled!
’His ideal son-in-law had finally come to propose. Finally...’
For years, he had hoped to marry his daughter to Zhou Zhenhui, but unfortunately, his wish had never been granted.
The young man had always been lukewarm, no matter how many times Mr. Su had dropped obvious hints. It was as if he didn’t even see his daughter.
His daughter had been a beauty since she was a child, and she grew up to be absolutely stunning, the girl of countless young men’s dreams.
She was destined to be the center of attention, the focal point of everyone’s gaze. She had always been the pride and joy of him and his wife.
Given the Su family’s current status and prestige, they had no need to rely on their daughter for a marriage alliance.
He would be perfectly content if his outstanding daughter could simply find someone she truly loved.
Even though many young masters from prominent families were deeply in love with his daughter, he had never given up on trying to matchmake her with Zhou Zhenhui.
But the boy simply didn’t get his subtle or obvious hints, always pretending to be oblivious and refusing his good intentions.
’It wasn’t like he could tie the boy up and force him to marry his daughter!’ Mr. Su thought, a little annoyed but also helpless.
Now that Zhou Zhenhui had finally come to propose, he would naturally do everything in his power to make this marriage happen.
Today, Mr. Su was wearing a crisp black suit with a white shirt underneath and a woolen trench coat over it.
He looked a little nervous as he personally carried a cup of tea, intending to hand it to his future son-in-law.
But when he saw his future in-laws sitting across from his son-in-law, he paused his steps, as if mulling something over.
"Uncle Su, Aunt Su, please, have a seat. My grandfather and my parents asked me to come propose today. I know this is a bit sudden, so please don’t be offended."
His voice was gentle, tinged with apology and humility.
"Good, good, good! It’s not sudden at all. Xiao Hui, have some tea." Mr. Su, beaming, handed the tea to Zhou Zhenhui.
’This marriage should be a sure thing now, right?!’ His eyes showed obvious delight.
Zhou Zhenhui took the tea with both hands and placed it on the coffee table by the sofa, not looking the least bit embarrassed.
Su Yuhan watched him, her crystal-clear eyes holding a trace of shyness.
’Now this is the proper way to do things,’ she thought to herself. ’We’ve already had so many meals together, what was the point of a matchmaking session anyway!’
Zhou Zhenhui’s attitude made Mr. Su’s heart bloom with joy. He tried his best to suppress his smile and look a little more serious.
But he couldn’t hold back his grin no matter how hard he tried. "Old Zhou, what do you say? Should we pick an auspicious date in the first half of next year, or the second half..."
"Uncle Su, can we just pick the soonest auspicious date?" Zhou Zhenhui asked eagerly.
"Of course you can! Your Aunt Su has been dying to marry our daughter off to you. Her wish has finally been granted today, so naturally, the sooner the better."
This was what Mr. Su himself was thinking, but he was too embarrassed to admit it, so he pinned it on his wife.
Su’s mother, sitting beside him with a blissful smile, silently took the blame for her husband.
’The Zhou family is so rich, and my daughter is so beautiful,’ she thought smugly. ’How could they not be fond of each other?’
Besides, their families were of comparable strength. A marriage alliance would be the best possible outcome for them both.
But marriage wasn’t a transaction. A union with ulterior motives was inevitably filled with scheming.
The thought of her daughter having to live a life where she even had to be wary of the person sleeping next to her made her shudder.
That’s why, after considering all the options, she felt Zhou Zhenhui was the best son-in-law. He was powerful enough that he didn’t need to resort to schemes.
’If he likes someone, he likes them; if he doesn’t, he doesn’t. He would never plot against our daughter.’
Zhou Zhenhui glanced at Su’s mother and promised earnestly, "Thank you for your high regard, Aunt Su. I will certainly not disappoint your expectations."
"Mr. Zhou... Xiao Hui, I trust you. We feel at ease entrusting Xiao Yu to you," Su’s mother said with a smile.
She had wanted to call him Mr. Zhou but felt it was too distant, so she immediately switched to Xiao Hui.
"Our Xiao Yu has been spoiled since she was a child. If she does anything wrong, please be patient with her."
She wore a kind smile as she spoke, without a trace of the authority an elder would usually have over a junior.
This made Su Yuhan, who was sitting nearby, very uncomfortable. ’Am I still my parents’ most beloved, precious daughter?’
’They’re practically groveling to sell me to this man. It’s infuriating!’
She couldn’t help but frown, looking at Zhou Zhenhui with some annoyance, only to find him still listening intently to her parents.
He didn’t seem to have any intention of refuting them. ’He doesn’t actually believe what my parents are saying, does he?’
’What a blockhead.’ So annoyed, Su Yuhan shot a fierce eye-roll at Zhou Zhenhui.
Mr. Su saw his daughter’s little gesture and sighed inwardly, giving her a look that told her to stop glaring.
Although Su Yuhan felt a little wronged, she obediently retracted her gaze and stopped rolling her eyes at the man.
But no sooner had she lowered her eyelids than she heard the man say something astonishing. "Uncle Su, Aunt Su, please rest assured. Xiao Yu is the woman I’ve chosen as my wife, and I will definitely take good care of her."
His tone was resolute, as if he were making a solemn declaration, and his eyes softened considerably.
Mr. Su watched Zhou Zhenhui, his eyes crinkling into slits as his smile grew wider and wider.
His face filled with gratification, he said, "Ah, Xiao Hui, for Xiao Yu to find a husband as outstanding as you, it’s truly her good fortune.
That girl has been spoiled by us since she was little and used to always stir up trouble, but you don’t need to worry.
She has a lively and cute personality, not like other young ladies from rich families who just burst into tears and don’t have a single idea of their own when something happens.
My daughter is amazing, you know. She’s truly outstanding. Marrying her is absolutely no loss for you."
"Being able to marry Xiao Yu is my good fortune. I will always treat her well from now on. Whatever she wants, I will give her."
Su Yuhan had felt a little wronged hearing her father’s words, but after hearing the man’s promise, she felt very happy again.
