Chu Yanzhang arrived at the Ji Family on the weekend. The atmosphere in the living room was very serious. Chu Yanzhang didn't know what he had done wrong. Everyone made him sit in the middle, as if they were about to interrogate him!
Could it be that everyone knows he likes Zhouzhou?
He was sweating profusely, his heart was racing, and he felt very nervous.
Besides knowing how to make money, he was actually clueless about matters of the heart; he never had time to think about those things before.
But from the very first day he met Zhouzhou, he knew he wanted to stay by her side... He liked her strong way of taking care of him.
Zhouzhou takes good care of his feelings and his health.
His subordinates care about him and look after him because the company can't function without him.
Zhouzhou was just a stranger passing by, yet she cared for him so much, even skipping class to fly to Country D twice to see him.
Zhouzhou is such a delicate person, yet she has sacrificed so much for him, going to great lengths for him. Flying to Country D takes more than ten hours one way, let alone two round trips.
They weren't very close at that time; they were just newly acquainted friends. Yet, Zhouzhou was willing to travel a long way to find him.
It's impossible not to be moved, after all, their relationship at that time could be described as nothing more than a fleeting encounter.
That time, he was depressed and in poor condition for several days. How could he not be afraid at the thought of possibly living in a bottomless abyss?
He was terrified, but just when he couldn't take it anymore, Zhouzhou that day was like a warm breeze, taking his hand and leading him to a safe and warm place. He still remembers that day, his heart was beating very fast, and all he could think about were the three words Xie Zhuzhou.
Also, the sheepskin coat I wore on the first day we met was really warm.
After being lonely his whole life, he felt as if he had finally grasped something after receiving genuine treatment, something he was holding between his fingers, as if it would slip away if he wasn't careful.
From his perspective, Zhouzhou is indeed a gentle yet strong person. He believes that Zhouzhou's inner strength is much greater than his own. Zhouzhou has a unique outlook on life, is humorous and witty, and makes him feel free and happy.
He liked Zhouzhou like that, the Zhouzhou who saved him, the Zhouzhou who led him out of the fog, and... the cute yet unaware Zhouzhou.
He couldn't find meaning in life before, but now he has. He thinks he might have appeared here to meet Zhouzhou.
How can a person's life be without meaning?
He no longer wanted to be an empty soul.
Today, Chu Yanzhang was still as docile and harmless as ever. He had slightly curly hair, wore a beige sweater, white corduroy trousers, and black sneakers. He sat stiffly, and at 1.9 meters tall, he looked like a small, weak figure surrounded by the group of adults.
His amber eyes were glazed over as he met everyone's gazes and tentatively asked, "W-what's wrong?"
He didn't like being watched by so many people, and his uncle's invitation to come today was taking up a lot of time, as he still needed to personally arrange the place to confess his feelings to Zhouzhou.
It was a secluded and romantic place, and he wanted to set it up quietly, without even his subordinates knowing.
These past few days, whenever he had a spare moment, he would rush over and carefully water the flowers. Zhouzhou had said that flowers are most beautiful when they are in bloom; they have a graceful and vibrant life, standing between the heavens and the earth.
Thinking of this, his heart skipped a beat, and he panicked. Could it be... could it be that everyone had really discovered what he had been secretly doing!
Chu Yanzhang began to sweat profusely.
Seeing Chu Yanzhang's nervous expression, Xie Zhuzhou frowned and looked at his father, thinking, "Why did you take so long to speak?"
"Father, please speak quickly. My brothers need to go back to work overtime."
Ji Wangchen: "..."
Ji Wangyun: "..." Xie Xiaozhou, do you even have a heart?!
Ji Wangyan: "..." I want to beat up my younger brother, but I can't win. What should I do?
In the solemn and quiet atmosphere, Ji Wuqiu cleared his throat and said solemnly, " Little Yan, our family has been discussing an important decision these past few days. I want to recognize you as my godson, so that the Ji Family will be your family from now on. What do you think?"
Chu Yanzhang stood there, stunned, as if struck by lightning.
My mind went blank for a few seconds.
"Wh-what?"
"I said, would you be interested in being my son?"
Chu Yanzhang suddenly stood up. Everyone thought he was excited, but to everyone's surprise, he said, "Uncle, Xiexie you for accepting me and treating me as part of this family, but I want to go back and think about it. Is that alright?"
Ji Wuqiu nodded.
Before leaving, Chu Yanzhang glanced at Xie Zhuzhou.
Xie Zhuzhou received the signal, but the read failed. He couldn't understand what Chu Yanzhang's pitiful look meant.
As soon as Chu Yanzhang stepped out of the Ji Family's gate, before he even reached the ground-level parking lot, a torrential downpour began.
His vision was blurry and indistinct; he couldn't tell if the contents of his eyes were rain or something else.
He thought he could escape quickly, but the butler brought him back. He was soaked in the rain, and suddenly felt that his disheveled appearance was even less pleasing to Zhouzhou's eye.
His uncle wanted to adopt him as his godson, which surprised and saddened him. He was saddened because Zhouzhou had no feelings for him at all, yet she had agreed...
That's true. Zhouzhou is surrounded by so many outstanding people, yet he's not mature and steady enough; he's just tall.
Besides, Zhouzhou is such a good person, so many people must like him. It's perfectly normal for him to pursue something a little more difficult.
The sensible child is already able to comfort themselves.
When Xie Zhuzhou saw Chu Yanzhang return with reddened eyes and a wet head, he immediately felt sorry for him and found him both pitiful and adorable, like a little lamb unable to escape the clutches of the Ji Family.
"Go upstairs and take a hot shower; there are bacteria and germs in the rain..."
Chu Yanzhang, who suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder and germaphobia, was doubled in his mental and physical distress by Xie Zhuzhou's words, and hurriedly ran upstairs to his room.
Ji Wangyun, who was in the living room, also saw this scene and even said sarcastically, "This kid is even more vain and clean than the third brother."
Ji Wangyan kicked him in the calf.
Ji Wangyun remained silent.
Xie Zhuzhou ignored his brothers and looked at Ji Wuqiu, "Father, Little Yan might not be feeling well today. Let's talk about this later."
After witnessing Chu Yanzhang's series of reactions, Ji Wuqiu, being someone with experience, suddenly realized that the young man was interested in his youngest son!
No wonder your expression changed so suddenly; it wasn't excitement or agitation, but rather sadness.
All his sons are single, so they have no idea about the intricacies of the situation. Even his youngest son, who used to be a playboy, turned out to be just a novice in love. No wonder he was rich and handsome but couldn't win anyone over. Once you think about it, it makes sense.
It turned out that his youngest son suffered from intermittent blindness.
Ji Wuqiu found it amusing, but he kept quiet, wanting only to see how that brat planned to steal his youngest son right under his nose.
Xie Zhuzhou didn't understand what his father was laughing at. After thinking for a long time, he finally reminded him, "Father, today... the socks you're wearing seem to be a male and a female pair, similar colors, but not quite symmetrical."
Ji Wuqiu: "..." This son, maybe we should just send him to take care of the old man.