At the age of 17, she fought for the glory of her motherland!

Next came the "interrogation" of Su Zekai by Zhang's parents and eldest sister.

Su Zekai sat upright, his mind tense, bearing the pressure as he dealt with his girlfriend's parents and sister.

Most of the questions asked by the Zhang family were ones that Su Xing and He Xu had predicted for Su Zekai yesterday, and he had already thought of the answers.

Su Zekai's answer at this moment was quite good.

Actually, he just needs to answer these questions truthfully; the main thing is to have the right attitude.

Based on Su Zekai's answers, the Zhang family could roughly tell that he was a rather honest and straightforward young man.

Moreover, the Su family is indeed quite well-off, both in terms of economic conditions and the educational level of its members.

In such families, at least the children can understand what is being said, so there's some degree of communication barrier.

Of course, it's hard to say whether his family members are as open-minded as Su Xing's parents, without those outdated ideas.

After all, many highly educated and wealthy people also have patriarchal ideas and adhere to outdated rules.

We'll have to get to know Su Zekai's parents and grandparents better to find out what kind of people they are.

However, it's too early to think about these things now. The two children are just dating and haven't reached the point of discussing marriage yet, so the two families don't need to get to know each other too early.

Besides, young people these days often break up and get back together in relationships. These two kids might find they're not compatible one day and break up.

That way, they would never have any chance to have contact with Su Zekai's elders throughout their lives.

Zhang Xueyan knew that at this moment, her parents and older sister did not want her to speak up for Su Zekai in dealing with them.

So she listened the whole time, occasionally refilling water for her family and Su Zekai, or handing them fruit, without saying much.

However, she guessed that Su Xing might have given Su Zekai some advice. Although she could tell that the guy was quite nervous, his answers to questions were honest and watertight, and he wasn't that stupid.

For example, her father asked her, "Xiao Su, I heard you're pursuing a PhD at Xiamen University? What are your plans after graduation? Which city would you like to work in?"

Su Zekai replied, “Uncle and Aunt, regarding the issue of future development and settling down, I am currently more inclined to look at job opportunities after graduation. My research direction has good industry-academia-research resources in Xiamen, and there are also many opportunities in universities in H city, as well as enterprises and research institutes in Beijing. There are all relevant development directions. As for where we will ultimately stay, Xueyan and I will consider it together and choose the city that best suits our future life and career.”

He once told her that he would go wherever she wanted to go.

At that time, she told him very seriously: Don't say such things. Where you go after graduation must be your own decision. She doesn't want to carry the burden of another person's life.

If Su Zekai were to answer her family as he had told her before, her parents and sister would probably think he was unreliable.

First, they would think that this guy is glib and uses such words to make empty promises, trying to please and deceive them and her.

Secondly, they might think he's serious, which would make him seem indecisive. And if he regrets it later, he might blame her, saying it's all because of her that he made that choice, ultimately leading to dissatisfaction with his work and life.

While Su Zekai's words did not provide a clear answer, they demonstrated his responsibility towards himself and their future.

This immediately made Zhang Xueyan realize that the strategist behind the scenes was Su Xing.

After hearing Su Zekai's answer, Zhang Xueqing glanced at Zhang Xueyan with obvious suspicion in her eyes, wondering if her sister had taught him to say that.

Zhang Xueyan received her sister's gaze, shook her head slightly, indicating that she did not.

Aunt Zhang checked the time and said, "Xiao Su, you sit down first. I'll go cook some rice, and we'll eat in a bit."

Su Zekai quickly got up and said, "Auntie, let me help."

"No need, you sit down. I'll just cook some rice and make a cold dish. The rest of the dishes have been ordered from the restaurant and will be delivered in a little while."

It was the last day of the holiday, and she didn't want to be busy in the kitchen all the time, so around nine o'clock, she asked Lao Zhang to book a table at a restaurant near her home.

Mr. Zhang gestured to Su Zekai, saying, "Please sit down, let's chat for a bit longer."

Su Zekai carefully sat down again.

Just as Zhang Ma finished rinsing the rice, started cooking it, and was chopping cucumbers and dried tofu to prepare a cold dish, the doorbell rang.

The banquet ordered from the restaurant has been delivered.

The group brought in the food boxes delivered by the restaurant and arranged them one by one on the table; the dishes were still steaming hot.

To cater to Su Zekai's preference for Jiangxi cuisine, they also ordered several spicy dishes.

Zhang Xueyan went to get the bowls and chopsticks, and Zhang Xueqing went to get the wine glasses.

Zhang's father went and got a few cans of beer, a bottle of red wine, and a bottle of white wine.

Su Zekai was a little dumbfounded by the scene.

He looked to his girlfriend for help.

Zhang Xueyan was setting the table and didn't even look at him.

The cold dishes that Zhang Ma prepared were also served.

"Sit down and eat your dishes first. The rice will be ready in a few more minutes."

The group took their seats.

Zhang Xueqing opened the red wine and poured it into the decanter.

Zhang's father asked Su Zekai, "Little Su, how's your alcohol tolerance?"

Su Zekai said nervously, "It's so-so."

Mr. Zhang said, "None of my family members drink much, but since it's Chinese New Year, we'll all have a little to show our appreciation and create a festive atmosphere."

Su Zekai felt a little relieved. "Okay, I'll have a drink with Uncle and Auntie."

He soon realized that he had relaxed too soon...

Some people in northern regions say they "can't drink much," but their actual alcohol tolerance is: three to seven bottles of beer, a glass of baijiu (Chinese liquor), and a few bottles of red wine.

Su Zekai's understanding of "not being able to drink much" is: one person drinks a glass of beer or red wine, or a small cup of baijiu, just to get a taste.

He can drink about three bottles of beer, and he thinks he can manage that, enough to keep the Zhang family company.

The three members of the Zhang family, mother and daughters, each poured themselves a glass of red wine.

Zhang's father asked Su Zekai, "Little Su, what would you like to drink?"

Su Zekai said, "Uncle, whatever you drink, I'll drink too."

"Okay then." Zhang's father opened the white bottle first.

When Su Zekai saw that Zhang's father was about to pour him some wine, he quickly took the bottle and said, "Uncle, let me do it."

He poured a glass of baijiu for both Zhang's father and himself.

Mr. Zhang raised his glass, made some polite remarks for the family gathering, and welcomed Su Zekai to their home.

Su Zekai responded seriously with two sentences.

Let's all clink glasses.

Su Zekai lowered his glass and clinked glasses with everyone.

then……

Zhang's father downed half of the glass of baijiu in one gulp.

Su Zekai: "...!"

Isn't baijiu meant to be sipped slowly, one small sip at a time?

He dared not speak, but gritted his teeth, tilted his head back, and drank most of the wine in his glass.

so spicy!

He tried hard to control his facial expressions and resisted sticking out his tongue and breathing out, but his eyes were already uncontrollably reddening.

Zhang Xueyan took a sip of red wine, put down the glass, and looked at her boyfriend's appearance, feeling both amused and heartbroken.

She looked at Zhang's father, somewhat disapproving, and whispered, "Dad..."

Mr. Zhang seemed not to see his youngest daughter's eyes, nor to hear her voice.

Zhang Xueqing kicked her younger sister under the table.

She believed her father knew what he was doing and wouldn't really do anything to Su Zekai.

It's only half a glass of wine, why are you in such a hurry, little sister? Don't be so outgoing.

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