Xie Zhuzhou only remembered after getting on the bus that his second brother was away on a business trip today, and should be home by now.
He wasn't at all ashamed about having a boyfriend, since his brothers hadn't stopped him.
His older brother once transferred 5 million yuan to him as dating funds, presumably because he didn't intend to interfere in his personal love life.
Moreover, his whole family treats Chu Yanzhang very well, and his father often talks about Little Yan's glorious deeds, so he probably wouldn't object.
At this moment, Xie Zhuzhou has lost his memory because of love. He has completely forgotten his words, "A rabbit doesn't eat the grass near its burrow," and he has also forgotten that his brothers once strongly opposed his marriage to Chu Yanzhang.
The vehicle drove into the beautiful yet devilish manor. Xie Zhuzhou's only worry now was that he had missed half a day of work; would his older brother be angry?
After all, he was just an insignificant "team leader of a small inspection group" in the company, much like a discipline committee member in a school.
Besides, it's Saturday today, so my older brother will definitely understand.
As soon as I stepped into the house, a sudden chill hit me in the entryway.
"You've finally decided to come back?" Ji Wangchen asked.
"What are you brothers doing here? It's early spring, but it's still quite cold." Xie Zhuzhou's tone was calm and steady, but in reality, he was trembling with fear as he slowly took off his shoes.
He didn't plan to tell his brothers about his situation, assuming that none of them knew about Chu Little Yan's feelings for him.
Just thinking about it brings a secret thrill.
However, he only missed half a day of work.
Why are you all blocking him here?
"It's not cold, I'll wait for you."
Xie Zhuzhou: "No need, I've been doing this for years."
The implication is: I was the same way when I had no parents to raise me.
Upon hearing this, the older brothers immediately softened. Thinking of their younger brother's pitiful and lonely past, even Ji Wangchen didn't know how to educate him.
What if these two didn't make any progress and were just out having fun? If they asked, wouldn't it be a case of losing more than they gain? So, we absolutely mustn't alert them.
The group shared the same idea, exchanged glances, and asked no further questions.
Xie Zhuzhou felt that although he had skipped work, he could play the victim to avoid his older brother thinking he was too strong and then leaving him to do everything in the future.
He can use reminiscing about the past to manipulate his brothers; he needs to use it sparingly, otherwise it will lose its effectiveness.
"Have you eaten?" Ji Wangyun was unusually serious tonight, not with his usual joking demeanor.
Xie Zhuzhou walked past him and asked softly, "Second Brother, do you have a fever?"
Ji Wangyun: "..."
Ji Wangyan didn't say anything, but glanced at her brother's collar and neck. Good, clean and tidy with no marks. It seems that nothing is wrong for the time being. They were overthinking it.
Xie Zhuzhou returned to the living room, where the housekeeper had already instructed someone to bring over the tonic soup he had drunk before Xie Zhuzhou.
Xie Zhuzhou has been drinking it for a month. It has strengthened his body, calmed his nerves, and nourished his brain. In order to achieve a better retirement plan, having a good body is very important.
Now... he has a wife, so his physical fitness also needs to keep up.
We must never end up like my second uncle, who got hospitalized after just one night of partying at an advanced age, and whose father Ji Wuqiu, found out about it. He really brought shame to the Ji Family.
"Brothers, aren't you busy?"
Several people. "..." You have the nerve to ask that?
Ji Wangchen couldn't bring himself to admit that he had wasted most of the day looking for someone and hadn't even found them. He glanced at Xie Zhuzhou sitting on the sofa, who was drinking soup from a small soup bowl about the size of a coffee cup.
Ji Wangchen any longer and turned to go upstairs.
Xie Zhuzhou: "..." Is his older brother waiting for him to apologize?
An apology is out of the question.
A mere absence from work.
The next day
As the saying goes, good things make people feel refreshed. Although she had only found a boyfriend for the internship, Xie Zhuzhou, who considered himself to be self-disciplined and polite, took it very seriously.
Yesterday, when Chu Yanzhang confessed his feelings, he gave him a lot of new gifts and fun things.
Now it's time for him, the reserve head of the family, to prepare a birthday gift for the other party.
After having breakfast, Xie Zhuzhou remembered that Little Yan had said she would take him to work.
Chu Yanzhang even dared to appear openly in front of the Ji Family's older brothers. He sat obediently in the living room, like a little golden retriever waiting for his master to finish his work.
Damn it, they have no evidence! The older brothers were inwardly pounding their chests in frustration, but there was nothing they could do about Chu Yanzhang.
Xie Zhuzhou was excited for half the night, considering many things, and finally decided to have a secret relationship with Chu Yanzhang. He was worried that if Chu Yanzhang felt that he was not suitable after two months and broke up with him, it would be very embarrassing. He was also worried that if things didn't work out between him and Chu Yanzhang, it would damage Chu Yanzhang's reputation, after all, he was a ruthless bully.
However, although they don't make it public, their way of getting along is pretty much the same as usual, only they both know that something is subtly changing in the atmosphere and in their hearts.
" Brother Wangchen, I'd like to keep Zhouzhou company while she works overtime, is that okay?" Although Chu Yanzhang wasn't as cunning as Xie Zhuzhou, when he really got smart, no one could find fault with him.
He's a towering 1.9 meters tall, yet you insist on giving him a pitiful look.
Ji Wangchen: "..."
Ji Wangyun identified it at a glance. "Tea."
Ji Wangyan: "Agreed."
They looked at Xie Zhuzhou, but the younger brother was blind to the truth. "The eldest brother will definitely agree; he's magnanimous."
Ji Wangchen: "I'll give you a day off."
I don't get many chances to be praised by my underlings, so since this guy's mind isn't on the company, I'll give him a day off.
He went to see Mu Fan last night, Mu Fan gave him some advice.
When young couples encounter external obstacles, their love is stronger than gold, they are inseparable, and they can overcome difficulties together.
But what if they weren't subjected to external pressure, allowing them to develop smoothly?
No one is stopping them; their only obstacle is themselves.
In short, Ji Wangchen considered it all night and decided to let go. Moreover, putting pressure on his younger brother would easily cause them to drift apart. Judging from his younger brother's personality, the stricter they were, the stronger his rebellious mentality would be.
Continuing like this will only hasten the push of his underlings into Chu Yanzhang's arms.
Upon hearing his elder brother's words, Xie Zhuzhou was shocked. He stared at Ji Wangchen with wide eyes, and a hint of emotion appeared on his usually expressionless face.
Ji Wangchen: "..." Actually, you didn't have to laugh.
He walked step by step toward his elder brother, taking out a pre-prepared apology gift from his pocket. "Brother, I'm sorry, I was being insensible. You even gave me the holiday. This is a gift I've treasured; I'm giving it to you."
After saying that, Xie Zhuzhou and Chu Yanzhang disappeared from the living room. What if his elder brother went back on his word if they didn't run away?!
Ji Wangchen opened the box and asked, "What's this?"
Ji Wangyun leaned over to take a look, a hint of jealousy in her eyes, then suddenly burst out laughing. "This is for stress relief. Give it a squeeze and get back to work."
Ji Wangchen: "..." Thank you! Little Zhou!
Chu Yanzhang was dragged along again, his ears turning slightly red. He never expected to be able to monopolize Zhouzhou today.
Brother Wangchen is indeed a good person.
In reality, Chu Yanzhang wasn't that cunning; it was just that the Ji Family brothers misinterpreted his intentions.
In his eyes, Zhuzhou's family were all very nice; Chu Yanzhang only felt uncomfortable when they ordered Zhouzhou around.