Beijing Colors Lingering

Zhou Yancong didn't intend to hide his thoughts and said directly to his mother, "Mom, I'll confess my feelings to her at the end of the month."

Zhou Yancong is going abroad for work next Sunday, and he will return to China at the end of the month.

On Saturday, he planned to formally confess his feelings to Shen Jinsui, and the venue had already been arranged.

Ying Wenjun felt very gratified, and her tone became cheerful: "Son, you're finally going to have a happy ending."

Zhou Yancong closed his eyes briefly, without answering his mother's question.

Ying Wenjun specifically instructed him, "Son, bring Sui Sui home to play soon."

"it is good."

Ying Wenjun couldn't wait to share this good news with the Zhou family, so she said to Zhou Yancong, "Son, I'll talk to you later, see you tonight."

"Ah."

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yancong casually rubbed the jade ring on his finger. Suddenly, he thought of Shen Jinsui's ex-boyfriend and the male friend she had known for a long time, and a sense of crisis arose in his heart.

But then he realized that these two people were no match for him at all.

Soon, he thought about how he was about to confess his feelings to Shen Jinsui, and he felt a surge of joy.

-

Ying Wenjun smiled broadly after ending the call with her son.

Sitting next to her, Mr. Zhou asked in confusion, "Yan Cong has someone he likes? I've never heard him say that?"

Ying Wenjun glanced at him sideways and slowly said, "As a high-ranking leader, you put all your time and energy into your work. How can you have time to care about your son's affairs?"

Mr. Zhou quickly pulled his wife into his arms, lowering his posture to please her, his voice low and gentle: "Wife, no matter how busy I am with work, I will still care about your affairs. It is true that I have neglected our son. But he has grown up and doesn't need my concern anymore."

Ying Wenjun didn't want to continue the discussion, so she ignored him, pushed him away, and immediately opened WeChat, sending two messages in the Zhou family's WeChat group chat—

[Yan Cong finally has a girl he likes!]

He'll be getting a girlfriend soon.

After a while, Zhou Yihan, Zhou Yancong's second cousin's daughter, was the first to reply: 【Auntie, who is the girl my cousin likes?】

A few seconds later, messages from the Zhou family members began to appear one after another in the chat interface—

Zhou Zekai, my second uncle's cousin: [Wow, my cousin's single life is finally coming to an end.]

Zhou Liheng, a cousin from my third uncle's family, sent a message: [Auntie, is my cousin about to get a girlfriend?]

Second Uncle: [When does Yan Cong plan to get engaged to his girlfriend?]

Second Aunt: [Yan Cong definitely needs to date first.]

Third Uncle: [Yan Cong, you two should get engaged soon.]

Third Aunt: [Yan Cong, don't listen to your third uncle. Make your own decisions.]

Zhou Yancong's aunt, Zhou Zhuyun: [Who is the girl Yancong likes? Wenjun should first find out about her family background.]

Zhou Yancong's cousin, Rong Youyi, sent two messages in a row:

Auntie, is my cousin dating someone? My brother is not only two years older than my cousin, but he's also currently single.

[Brother, you have to work hard! @RongYanxiu]

A few seconds later, Rong Yanxiu, whom his younger sister had mentioned, replied: "Don't concern yourself with my affairs."

After seeing the message in the group chat, Zhou Yancong's grandfather quickly typed on the screen:

I have a granddaughter-in-law?

【Yanxiu, you really should find a girlfriend. @RongYanxiu】

Grandma Zhou, who was sitting next to him, also sent several messages:

【Yanxiu, your grandfather was right. @RongYanxiu】

[Yan Cong, when are you going to bring your granddaughter-in-law to the old house?]

What's the little girl's name? Do you have a photo?

……

Meanwhile, in the study, Zhou Yancong's phone kept vibrating.

After unlocking his phone, he opened WeChat and browsed the messages in the Zhou family's WeChat group chat.

Then, Zhou Yancong frowned slightly, his expression gradually becoming helpless.

Why is his mother still so impatient?

They told the Zhou family about something that hadn't even been finalized yet.

After a moment's thought, Zhou Yancong posted a message in the group chat: "I do have a girl I like right now, but I haven't confessed to her yet. Once we're together, I'll find a suitable time to take her back to the old house."

Immediately afterwards, my phone started vibrating incessantly, and messages kept popping up in the group chat.

Zhou Yancong was too lazy to look anymore, so he got up and left the study.

-

At that time, in the western suburbs of Kyoto, at the Zhou family's old residence.

In the spacious and bright main hall, after carefully browsing the messages in the WeChat group, Grandpa Zhou couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He turned to look at his wife sitting next to him and muttered, "I wonder when Yan Cong will be able to bring his girlfriend back to the old house."

Grandma Zhou said, "Yan Cong must have his own plans, so don't rush him."

Grandpa Zhou chuckled and said, "I know."

At this moment, the butler walked in, bowed to the two of them, and asked, "Sir, Madam, Miss Gu Sihe's car is currently parked at the entrance. She said she would like to visit you."

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Zhou hesitated for a long time before ordering, "Let her in."

"Yes, sir." The butler turned and left the hall, immediately grabbing the walkie-talkie and instructing the gatekeeper at the entrance to let him through.

Gu Sihe is the granddaughter of Grandpa Zhou's comrade-in-arms, and is about the same age as Zhou Yancong.

Three years ago, Grandpa Zhou arranged to introduce her to Zhou Yancong, hoping to bring them together.

Grandpa Zhou suggested that the two get engaged first, and then gradually develop their relationship.

Gu Sihe readily agreed upon learning this, but Zhou Yancong resolutely refused, stating that he had no affection for Gu Sihe.

Therefore, Grandpa Zhou had no choice but to give up and stop mentioning the matter.

Not long after, Gu Sihe went abroad to work. Whenever she returned to China on vacation, she would visit Grandpa Zhou and Grandma Zhou at the Zhou family's old house.

Grandpa Zhou naturally understood Gu Sihe's little scheme. Since his grandson was single anyway, he didn't expose her thoughts.

Gu Sihe last visited the Zhou family's old house more than half a year ago, and Grandpa Zhou thought she had given up.

Grandpa Zhou recently arranged another engagement for his grandson, the youngest granddaughter of the Cheng family.

Just a few days ago, he even discussed with Old Man Cheng that the two families would meet at the end of this month.

Moreover, he shared the same opinion as Old Man Cheng: let them get to know each other first, and he planned to tell the two children that it was just a simple family dinner.

If they both like each other, then let them get engaged first.

On the contrary, he and Old Man Cheng would not interfere too much.

Grandpa Zhou told Zhou Yancong the day before yesterday that he should come back to the old house for dinner today, originally intending to tell him about this matter.

However, Grandpa Zhou just learned that Zhou Yancong already has a girl he likes, so he decided to cancel the meeting with the Cheng family and find a time next week to talk to Old Man Cheng in person.

Thinking about this, Grandpa Zhou decided that he would have to explain things clearly to Gu Sihe later.

A little while later, the maid led Gu Sihe into the hall.

Gu Sihe bowed slightly to Grandpa Zhou and Grandma Zhou, greeting them politely and respectfully: "Grandpa Zhou, Grandma Zhou, hello."

Grandma Zhou smiled and said, "Sihe, please sit down first."

"Thank you, Grandma Zhou."

Gu Sihe nodded slightly, handed the gift box to the maid standing next to her, and then sat down on the sofa.

Her posture was upright and elegant, and her pure and gentle face was adorned with a proper smile.