Zhou Xuan paused, then whispered, "Yingying, I'm not as good as you say!"
Fu Ying smiled faintly, placed her hand on her chest, and said, "Is it good? I can feel it here!"
Zhou Xuan sighed. There's an old saying: "The hardest thing to bear is the kindness of a beautiful woman!" He probably could never repay Fu Ying's kindness in his lifetime.
At this moment, Zhou Ying's voice came from outside: "Big Brother!"
Zhou Xuan said nothing more. He took Fu Ying's hand and led her to the main room.
Wei Xiaoqing actually gave a gift to each of her parents, siblings, and other relatives. Zhou Xuan had no idea when she had prepared them!
He gave his father a Citizen watch. He gave his mother a jade bracelet. He gave his younger brother, Zhou Tao, a Nokia cell phone, and his younger sister, Zhou Ying, a red Samsung women's cell phone.
Zhou Ying called out to her elder brother and summoned Zhou Xuan from the room, all for these gifts, which she genuinely liked. However, if her elder brother said they couldn't accept them, then they couldn't accept them. This older sister was as beautiful as Sister Fu Ying, and she liked her very much. But she was confused by what her elder brother had said.
Zhou Xuan's parents, siblings, and other relatives had a different understanding of the gifts. They thought the two cell phones were the most expensive and valuable, while the watch and bracelet were considered far less valuable than the phones.
Zhou Xuan could tell at a glance that the watch was worth tens of thousands of yuan. The jade bracelet was no less valuable than the jade he had gambled on that time; it was worth at least a million yuan. The phone, on the other hand, was not worth mentioning.
The bracelet was too valuable, and Zhou Xuan was hesitating whether to accept the gift when Wei Xiaoqing snorted and said, "The bracelet is a gift from my uncle to my aunt. Will you accept it?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xuan immediately said, "Mom and Dad, sister-in-law, please accept the gift if you like it!"
When Zhou Xuan was a child, his parents were quite at ease at home. He was very reliable and would only do what he was supposed to do. He generally wouldn't do what he wasn't supposed to do. As he said this, the whole family happily accepted the gifts.
Wei Xiaoqing glanced at Fu Ying indifferently. There was a hint of defiance in her expression; Fu Ying had likely lost by a small margin in this move.
Fu Ying was indeed feeling down since Zhou Xuan left. She hadn't been able to contact him. She quickly flew back to China, went to Chongkou, paid the amusement park to retrieve Zhou Xuan's old registration information, and finally found his hometown. Not knowing who else was in his family, she couldn't prepare any gifts. For the past two days, Zhou Xuan's family had been incredibly hospitable to her. Fu Ying felt their simplicity and sincerity, but her worry stemmed from the fact that they didn't have Zhou Xuan's phone number. His phone had been damaged in the waters south of the ocean, and after going abroad, he hadn't bought a new one or contacted his family. Therefore, his family didn't know where he was.
Zhou Xuan's parents were overjoyed at the arrival of this fairy-like daughter-in-law. After learning more about the situation, they finally realized that Fu Ying was indeed Zhou Xuan's girlfriend, and that she seemed to be very devoted to him.
In the countryside, getting married costs a lot of money and involves many complicated procedures. The bride's family often makes things difficult, so bringing her home is no easy feat. Therefore, everyone in the countryside knows that there are three great difficulties in life: giving birth, getting married, and dying!
A beautiful girl like Fu Ying came to their door of her own accord. They had even sounded out her intentions. She wouldn't make things difficult for them, so how could Zhou Xuan's parents not be delighted? They treated Fu Ying like a princess, worried she wouldn't be able to handle the simplicity of the countryside. Fortunately, Fu Ying wasn't spoiled at all and always considered their needs. Zhou Ying, in particular, adored Fu Ying. She called her "sister-in-law" constantly.
Aside from longing for Zhou Xuan's return day and night, Fu Ying never revealed any intention to leave him.
Fu Ying didn't seem to mind, but Zhou Xuan felt immense pressure. Firstly, he worried Fu Ying would leave, and secondly, the whole village was buzzing with the news that a stunningly beautiful fairy had come knocking on their door. All the young people in the village envied Zhou Xuan, and many people would wander around the Zhou family's house for no reason. Anyone who saw Fu Ying's face looked like a fool!
This prompted some eligible single men in the village and even the town to sigh, "A beautiful flower has been stuck in cow dung; this good vegetable has been eaten by a pig!"
Of course, some are even more ambitious and are already thinking about whether they can steal Zhou Xuan's woman away, because they all think that he is more handsome, richer, and better than Zhou Xuan in every way. There is no reason why such a beautiful woman would be willing to follow him!
My wife went to her parents' house today, which delayed me for half a day. As soon as I got back online, I quickly wrote this chapter and will continue tonight. If it's not 10,000 words, I'll stay up all night to make up for it. Seeing your monthly tickets, update tickets, and rewards warms my heart. There's nothing I can do but thank you all with more updates!
Volume One: The Lotus Buds Just Begin to Emerge, Chapter Seventy-Five: The Absurdity of Youth
Second! Zhou Fujia also saw through the thoughts and actions of those people, so... the Cang family stayed home for two days, spending all their time with Fu Ying.
Fu Ying had considered taking Zhou Ying to the county town to buy some clothes and gifts, but the Zhou family all disagreed. She had to give up on that idea. When Zhou Xuan and the others suddenly returned home and put on this show for Wei Xiaoqing, she felt like she had lost a point.
However, Fu Ying knew Zhou Xuan's feelings and felt very reassured. She had heard from Zhou Xuan that Wei Xiaoqing was his friend's niece. Seeing Wei Xiaoqing's somewhat defiant attempt to impress her, Fu Ying smiled slightly, stepped forward, and took her hand, saying, "Are you called Xiaoqing? I heard from Zhou Xuan that my name is Fu Ying. It's nice to meet you. You're very beautiful."
Wei Xiaoqing was taken aback. She hadn't expected Fu Ying to avoid a direct confrontation; this was clearly a subtle power struggle. If she were to throw a tantrum, it would make her appear weaker. After a moment's hesitation, she smiled and said, "Oh, really...you're very beautiful!"
The two girls held hands and sat down on the chair, chatting and laughing, completely unlike the scene of them being at odds the moment they met online.
Zhou's parents were clearly taken aback, and Zhou Tao and Zhou Ying were completely dumbfounded, wondering what they were up to.
Zhou Xuan was relieved. As long as Fu Ying wouldn't misunderstand, everything would be fine. He could let them be. He couldn't say anything about Xiao Qing now. Girls value their reputation the most, and he couldn't embarrass her at this time.
Furthermore, Wei Xiaoqing's intentions when she came were genuinely good. But things always turn out unexpectedly. How could Zhou Xuan have known that Fu Ying would travel such a long distance to follow her?
After the two girls became at least outwardly friendly and affectionate, Zhou Xuan went outside to greet Achang, Ade, and Zhang Laoda and his wife, who had been waiting outside.
After Achang and Ade carried their suitcases and luggage into the house, they greeted Zhou Xuan's parents politely. Zhang Laoda and Liu Yufang naturally recognized Zhou Xuan's family and greeted them with smiles, calling them "Uncle" and "Aunt." Liu Yufang then chatted warmly with Zhou Ying.
The main room, which wasn't originally crowded, suddenly felt cramped with the addition of several more people. There weren't enough chairs, so Zhou Cangsong quickly called Zhou Tao to bring over a few from the next room. Zhou Ying pinched the little face of Liu Yufang's son in her arms, then went to the side to make tea and serve water.
After the guests were seated, Zhou Cangsong took the opportunity to pull his son into the inner room and asked in a low voice, "Little brother, you've been out of contact for over a month, and now you've suddenly reappeared. Before, our family wasn't doing so well, and it was hard to find a wife, but now you've suddenly brought home two girls, and both of them are as beautiful as flowers. What's going on? I think these two girls are hard to find even with a lantern. What's your story? That Fu girl came to our house a few days ago. I think she's quite nice, so don't do her a disservice!"
Zhou Cangsong talked a lot. Zhou Xuan didn't even have a chance to interject. Finally, after his father finished talking, Zhou Xuan smiled and whispered, "Dad, don't worry, I guarantee your daughter-in-law won't run away. By the way," Zhou Xuan then remembered the purpose of his trip back, "Dad, I've made some money while I was away. I bought a house in Beijing, and I came back specifically to bring you two and your sister-in-law to Beijing. We'll live a good life in the big city from now on!"
Zhou Cangsong paused for a moment, then shook his head vigorously, saying repeatedly, "Son, I'm not trying to be mean, but big cities are completely different from our countryside. Take our county town, for example, I see it clearly. If our whole family moved to the county town, how would we make a living? In the countryside, look at our few acres of land, we can earn more than 20,000 yuan a year. Your younger brother and sister-in-law also do some fruit business, although they don't earn much, it's enough for the family. Look, the new house has been built, hehe, perfect, it's your new house for your wedding, and we'll build the other half for your younger brother later!"
Zhou Xuan was completely overwhelmed. "Dad, I earn enough money for the family, really."
Zhou Cangsong waved his hand, ignoring the topic, and asked, "I heard that the eldest son of the Zhang family is doing quite well outside, making a fortune. Why did he come back with you? Also, what's the deal with those two young men outside?"
Zhou Xuan scratched his head, looking genuinely embarrassed, and said, "Dad, I... never mind, it's hard to explain all at once. I'll tell you slowly later. Those two people are friends of my friend. They came here specifically to help pick you up!"
Zhou Cangsong was also exasperated by his son's words. He waved his hand and said, "Forget it, since they're friends, let them stay for a couple of days and then let them go. Don't get involved. After you've settled things with the Fu family girl and gotten married, stay home and help me tend to those citrus trees. I'm planning to plant all the remaining two acres of land with citrus saplings. Your return is just in time. That'll be enough manpower. My wife seems quite delicate, so don't make her do anything. Just stay home and help your mother with the cooking!"
Zhou Xuan was truly ashamed!
Just as Zhou Xuan was about to say something more, Zhou Cangsong turned around and left the room with his hands behind his back, leaving Zhou Xuan no choice but to follow him out.
As soon as Zhou Cangsong entered the main room and saw Fu Ying and Wei Hangtan separated, he suddenly remembered something. He hadn't asked about the girl who had come with him, Quan Jiubu. But Zhou Xuan had already followed him out of the room, so he was too embarrassed to ask in front of everyone.
Achang and Ade were genuinely puzzled. When did Zhou Xuan find such a beautiful girlfriend? Her looks were in no way inferior to Xiaoqing's.
In Beijing, Achang and his friends always thought the Xiaoqing sisters were exceptionally beautiful. They never expected to meet such beautiful girls in the countryside!
However, no one was as surprised as **. Since childhood, he had always been the most talkative among Zhou Xuan and his brothers, especially when it came to girls. Zhou Xuan was the least skilled at dealing with girls, but no one expected that this little brother Zhou had so many tricks up his sleeve!
People say girls change a lot as they grow up. But his brother, on the other hand, changed so much he was unrecognizable!
First, we bumped into each other by chance in Beijing. Then I learned he'd made a fortune, made incredible friends, and now he's even got a stunningly beautiful woman hiding in his home!