Zhu Family Study—
A group of people sat around a round table, and the atmosphere was tense for a moment.
Zhu Haotian's somber gaze fell on Su Yu. His fingers tapped the tabletop now and then, producing dull, soft sounds, as though he were weighing something.
After an unknown amount of time, he withdrew his hand and leaned forward slightly. His gaze at Su Yu carried a hint of scrutiny, and his tone was far from friendly.
"Who are you? What is your relationship with Qing?"
Su Yu naturally wrapped an arm around Zhu Qing's waist and met Zhu Haotian's eyes as he answered calmly.
"Uncle, just as you can see, I'm Qing's boyfriend."
Zhu Qing was initially still somewhat dazed. She instinctively reached out and lightly pressed her small hand against Su Yu's waist, seemingly wanting to signal for him to restrain himself.
Yet Su Yu acted as though he had not noticed and lightly pinched her waist.
The sudden ticklish sensation made Zhu Qing's body tremble, and she instantly went limp.
She involuntarily leaned into Su Yu's embrace, her cheeks faintly flushed and her gaze somewhat evasive. She did not refute him again.
Seeing this, Zhu Haotian's brows furrowed even tighter. He clearly had not expected their relationship to be this!
Zhu Haotian suddenly slammed his right hand against the table, his voice abruptly rising.
"You insolent brat! Zhu Qing, get over here! Are you trying to ruin our Zhu Family?"
Frightened by her father's sudden roar, Zhu Qing shrank back and instinctively nestled closer into Su Yu's arms. Her fingertips trembled slightly as she bit her lip and remained where she was.
Su Yu tightened the arm around her waist, then raised his eyes to Zhu Haotian.
"Uncle, Qing has the right to choose her own relationship.