gentle control

Chapter 6 Parents’ Intentions
Throughout the afternoon, grandpa was in good spirits.

At eight o'clock in the evening, after the nurse came over to take the last blood pressure measurement, placed the old man lying down, and gave the nursing staff some instructions, the mother and daughter left with peace of mind.

On the way back, Gu Yusheng learned from his mother that his father had gone to several neighboring counties for inspection, and his return date had not yet been determined.

She rolled her eyes slightly and asked casually: "Dad is busy with official duties, can he make it to the engagement party in two weeks?"

"It should be okay. As usual, your father's business trip will not exceed ten days at most."

Her mother's comforting tone fell into Gu Yusheng's ears, but in fact it made her slightly disappointed.

Seeing the child's melancholy expression, Xie Yin took her hand and said gently: "Why, you came back from a trip abroad and now you would rather keep it to yourself than tell your mother if you have something on your mind?"

"No." Gu Yusheng murmured in a low voice, "I'm just wondering why everyone seems so busy at this time."

"Who else besides your dad?"

"Zhou Zongyan."

She spoke unconsciously and raised her eyes to meet her mother's inquiring eyes. She quickly explained: "What I mean is, since the person involved is not free, how about we skip the engagement part. It's just a formality. I don't mind."

"Silly boy, what nonsense are you talking about?" Xie Yin said earnestly: "The Zhou family is a powerful family, and your father also pays great attention to customs and etiquette. The procedures for getting engaged, registering and receiving certificates, and completing the wedding ceremony are complicated, but they are indispensable."

After listening to her mother's words, Gu Yusheng took a long breath and sighed: "It's so tiring to get married."

"Life-long events are only done once."

"Whose life-long event was decided without even meeting the other person?"

Mother was speechless.

After two seconds of silence, Xie Yin asked: "Really don't want to marry Zong Yan?"

Gu Yusheng shrugged, pretending to be relaxed and said: "It doesn't matter, anyway, even if it's not Zhou Zongyan, it will be someone else. Anyway, I have no choice."

Fighting against marriage requires courage, energy and time.

She never fights a battle she is not prepared for.

At least before that, if Zhou Zongyan could really help her buy a half-year buffer, then things would not be without improvement.

What she was most concerned about at the moment was that Mr. Zhou was busy with things and didn't know when he would be able to return to Beijing. She took the initiative to fulfill her promise and proposed to the two elders about postponing the wedding.

So, should I send a text message and ask again?
His fingers slid across the screen and his mother slowly said: "Your father has his own considerations about the marriage with the Zhou family. On the one hand, he is grateful for Mr. Zhou's kindness in his early years. On the other hand, due to his current status, he is the Z of the capital. Countless pairs of eyes in the world are staring at you. As the saying goes, a big tree attracts the wind. If something happens in the future, we will feel at ease because you have the Zhou family behind you to protect you."

She understood the first half.

But at the last sentence, Gu Yusheng frowned, not understanding why her mother was so worried.

Xie Yin continued: "Zong Yan is a talented person with good conduct and is highly valued by Mr. Zhou. Since you haven't met someone you like, why not try to be with him. There are still two months until the wedding. If you are sincere to him then, Wugan, I will help you find a way to convince your father to cancel the marriage."

"I seriously suspect that this is your delaying strategy." She cast a resentful look at him.

Xie Yin patted her on the head and scolded her with a smile: "You little heartless one, how could I really have the heart to force you to marry someone you don't like, the girl you hold in the palm of your hand, when I have always been a good person and your father has been a bad person?" Think carefully, and when dealing with your father, you can only use outsmarts and not force."

Gu Yusheng was amused, hugged her mother's arm and shook it, "Mom is so kind, I love you."

"Don't interrupt, please consider my proposal."

"I know, just give it a try."

Anyway, just say yes.

Playing nice is what she does best.

The relaxed mood lasted until the afternoon of the next day.

Gu Yusheng originally planned to visit the filming location of Wen Jin. As soon as he reached the corner of the stairs, the sound of his mother talking on the phone in the living room could be heard.

It's Mrs. Zhou, inviting mother and daughter to have afternoon tea.

She held her breath and subconsciously retracted the outgoing leg without leaving any trace.

Xie Yin tilted her head as if feeling something.

Then he raised his chin and signaled his daughter to go upstairs and change her clothes again.

When meeting your future mother-in-law, naturally you can’t dress too casually.You can avoid the first grade of junior high school, but you can't avoid the fifteenth grade.

That's it.

Gu Yusheng turned around silently, went back to the room, picked out a dress and put it on.

The place for afternoon tea is located in a private estate in the western suburbs.

There is no doubt that this natural hot spring holy land covering an area of ​​nearly [-] square meters belongs to the Zhou family industry.

The manor is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with luxuriant vegetation. The interior design is in a simple Chinese style. The environment is simple and elegant, but the details reflect the grand family heritage.

Every plant and every tree is a landscape that makes people feel like they are escaping from the world and meditating quietly.

When they met, Mrs. Zhou put down the teacup in her hand and stood up. She nodded slightly towards Xie Yin with a smile on her face, and then stepped forward to hold Gu Yusheng's hand cordially.

"Auntie," she called obediently.

Chen Wan nodded with satisfaction and motioned for mother and daughter to sit down.

The snacks and tea at Meilinzhai were accompanied by the chirping of birds and the gurgling of water. This afternoon should have been very pleasant, but within less than 10 minutes after Gu Yusheng sat down, she was already thinking about some excuse to go out for some fresh air.

Among the elders, the content of the discussion is nothing more than the marriage of the younger generation.

Especially the engagement party in two weeks.

Gu Yusheng felt drowsy after listening to it. On the surface, he remained calm and calm, but in fact, his heart had already flown to the sky.

It happened to be interrupted by a phone call, giving her a reason to temporarily flee the scene.

Smiling at Mrs. Zhou, Liwo Qingqian said, "Aunt, you and mother continue to chat, I'll excuse you for a while."

Very polite and generous.

It is the temperament that a truly famous lady should have.

Chen Wan liked this child from the bottom of her heart and told her, "Yuan Xi will be here soon. You young people have a common topic and should be able to play together."

The implication was that she could find other ways to spend her time without continuing to sit and chat with the two ladies.

Gu Yusheng was relieved invisibly, and her steps were obviously much lighter when she left.

Looking at the girl's retreating back, Chen Wan took a sip of tea and said warmly: "Yu Sheng's temperament can complement Zong Yan."

Xie Yin smiled when he heard this.

There were twists and turns of pavilions, terraces, waterside pavilions in the manor. After Gu Yusheng finished talking to her best friend on the phone, she walked out along the stone path. When she passed by a yellow stone rockery, the sound of voices could be heard faintly from deep in the garden next to her.

Take a few steps forward to get a rough look at the source of the sound.

A girl with an extremely delicate face, about sixteen or seventeen years old.

It is not difficult to guess the identity of the other party.

Zhou Yuanxi.

Mrs. Zhou's daughter.

That is, Zhou Zongyan’s half-sister.

She knew a little about the Zhou family from her parents.

It is said that when Zhou Zongyan was very young, his biological mother passed away for some reason. The Zhou family has remained silent about the specific reasons, and the outside world has no way of knowing until now.

Gu Yusheng has no habit of prying into other people's family affairs.

Even if this person is her fiancé.

Thoughts have not settled.

The girl's voice on the phone suddenly paused, she turned her head and looked directly at her.

　Quietly ask, are there any babies watching?

　　
　
(End of this chapter)