Beijing Colors Lingering

Grandpa Zhou looked at Gu Sihe and casually asked, "Sihe, are you going back to China for your vacation recently?"

Gu Sihe smiled and replied, "Grandpa Zhou, I'm back working in Beijing now."

“Yes, that’s good,” Grandpa Zhou replied.

Gu Sihe said with a smile, "Grandpa Zhou, I can visit you two more often from now on."

Grandpa Zhou ignored her words and casually asked, "Sihe, are you dating anyone now?"

Gu Sihe blushed slightly, shook her head gently, and spoke softly: "Grandpa Zhou, I have never had a boyfriend while I was abroad."

Grandpa Zhou nodded, then casually added, "Yan Cong is almost got a girlfriend."

As soon as she finished speaking, Gu Sihe's expression froze, but she quickly recovered and asked softly, "Does Brother Yan Cong have a girl he likes?"

"Yes, Yan Cong told us." Grandpa Zhou glanced at his wife after saying that.

Grandma Zhou naturally understood her husband's meaning. She had noticed Gu Sihe's feelings before, but she didn't point it out because she thought Yan Cong had always been single.

Then, Grandma Zhou looked at Gu Sihe with a loving expression, and echoed her husband's words: "Sihe, Yan Cong said he really likes that little girl."

Gu Sihe tentatively asked, "Grandma Zhou, which family's daughter does Brother Yan Cong like?"

Grandma Zhou smiled kindly and said nonchalantly, "Yan Cong hasn't mentioned the little girl's name yet. He said he'll bring her to the old house later. Her family background doesn't matter, as long as Yan Cong likes her."

Gu Sihe smiled slightly, but did not respond to what Grandma Zhou said.

She couldn't help but ponder silently: Grandma Zhou didn't know about that woman's family background, which meant that Zhou Yancong had never mentioned it to his family.

The other party may just come from an ordinary family, and she is probably only approaching Zhou Yancong because of his status and position. She is very likely a gold digger.

Gu Sihe sneered inwardly. This kind of woman would eventually show her true colors and would definitely not marry into the Zhou family in the end.

After a moment, Gu Sihe grasped the key point and changed the subject, asking directly, "Grandma Zhou, is Yan Cong still not with her?"

Hearing Gu Sihe's words, Grandma Zhou slowly said, "Well, but Yan Cong said they will start dating soon."

Gu Sihe maintained a polite smile upon hearing this, secretly delighted.

Since Zhou Yancong is not currently in a relationship with anyone, it means he is still single.

The group chatted for a while afterward.

Grandma Zhou excused herself to rest and left. Seeing that Grandpa Zhou had no intention of inviting her to dinner, Gu Sihe tactfully said that she had to leave.

Before leaving, Gu Sihe smiled gently and said, "Grandpa Zhou, I will visit you and Grandma Zhou again next time."

Grandpa Zhou waved his hand and shook his head: "Sihe, I know you young people are all very busy with work. You don't need to visit us so often, so as not to waste your time."

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Gu Sihe's face, but she quickly smiled and said, "Grandpa Zhou, I take a break every week, so I won't waste my time at all."

Grandpa Zhou smiled faintly, his voice calm but authoritative: "Sihe, you really don't need to waste your time anymore."

Even if Gu Sihe was naive, she could understand Grandpa Zhou's implied meaning. She didn't argue with him about the issue at this moment, and nodded with a smile, replying, "Grandpa Zhou, I understand."

"Ah."

Grandpa Zhou watched Gu Sihe's departing figure, sighed softly, and hoped that she could understand his meaning, after all, matters of the heart cannot be forced.

That's why Grandpa Zhou didn't force Yan Cong to get engaged to Gu Sihe.

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About an hour later, Grandma Zhou returned to the lobby on the first floor.

Not long after, Zhou Yancong and his parents arrived at the Zhou family's old residence.

Mr. Zhou and Ms. Ying looked at Grandpa Zhou and Grandma Zhou together and greeted them, "Dad, Mom."

Zhou Yancong looked at Grandpa Zhou and Grandma Zhou, and bowed slightly to greet them: "Grandpa, Grandma."

Grandpa Zhou nodded and gestured for the three of them to sit down first.

Grandma Zhou looked at them with a kind and gentle expression, and then carefully inquired about the recent situation of her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.

After a long while, as darkness fell, several streetlights gradually lit up the courtyard outside the house.

Moonlight filters through the trees, sparse like remnants of snow.

After dinner, the family sat on the sofa in the living room. Several servants served them tea and then quietly and orderly withdrew.

Grandpa Zhou picked up his teacup, took a few sips of hot tea, looked at Zhou Yancong, and then remembered the matter he had discussed with Old Man Cheng a few days ago.

After a moment, he looked quite regretful and slowly said, "Yan Cong, I noticed that you haven't had a girlfriend yet, and I was even planning to arrange a marriage for you, wanting you to meet the youngest daughter of the Cheng family."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Yancong paused slightly and looked at his grandfather, "The Cheng family?"

Neither Mr. Zhou nor Ying Wenjun had heard Grandpa Zhou mention this before, so they looked at him with suspicion.

Grandma Zhou knew about this, but she didn't say anything, letting her husband explain it himself.

"Hmm." Grandpa Zhou nodded slightly and continued, "I discussed with Old Man Cheng a few days ago about arranging for the two families to meet at the end of this month. We agreed to let you two younger generations get to know each other first, and if you like each other, you can consider getting engaged after some time."

Grandpa Zhou still felt very sorry when he talked about this.

He saw a photo of the old man's granddaughter; she was very beautiful, like a delicate porcelain doll. Judging from her appearance alone, she and Yan Cong were a perfect match.

However, his grandson's opinion was more important.

Grandpa Zhou waved his hand and smiled, "Since you have someone you like now, let's drop this matter."

After listening to his grandfather's words, Zhou Yancong fell into deep thought. If his fiancée was Shen Jinsui, he would definitely be willing.

He also planned to confess his feelings to Shen Jinsui at the end of this month.

After a few seconds of consideration, Zhou Yancong made a decision: he would formally confess his feelings to Shen Jinsui after the two families had finished meeting.

“Grandpa, I agree to your arrangement. If the youngest daughter of the Cheng family has feelings for me and is willing, we can get engaged first.”

A calm and clear voice broke the silence.

Ying Wenjun's face suddenly turned to shock. She then turned to stare at her son, her delicate brows furrowed, and coldly questioned him, "Didn't you just say you liked Sui Sui today? Are you planning to have your cake and eat it too?"

At this point, Ying Wenjun's tone turned serious, her eyes filled with anger, and she continued to sternly reprimand her son: "Do you want to be like some men, keeping the wife at home while having affairs on the side? Zhou Yancong, you absolutely cannot do such a thing!"

Upon hearing this, Grandpa Zhou let out a deep breath and sternly criticized Zhou Yancong, his voice deep and cold: "Our Zhou family will absolutely not allow such a disgraceful thing to happen. You must remain loyal to your spouse from now on."

Mr. Zhou looked displeased and joined his wife in scolding their son: "Zhou Yancong, do you just want to keep a girl you like as a mistress? How can you have such improper thoughts?"

Grandma Zhou stared at her grandson, her brows furrowed, and earnestly reasoned with him: "Yan Cong, you can't do something like keeping a mistress. Not only are you toying with a girl's feelings, but you're also disrespecting her."