Chapter 9

Ask

The beginning of summer brings a furrowed brow

Then what kind of person do you think is suitable for your esteemed son

Lixia raised an eyebrow, "What does it mean?"

... ...

Ruan Su Mo hurriedly chased after, fearing that the other party's unstable emotions might lead to some unforeseen incident

At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn over, and Gu Ansheng also noticed this side. He called out in a deep voice, "Su Mo!" However, Ruan Su Mo did not hear him; she was only thinking of diverting Qin Chu's attention. Unexpectedly, the other party was not fooled and continued to tightly grip her arm. Ruan Su Mo was at a loss. She looked at Qin Chu's face and suddenly steeled her heart. The corners of Ruan Su Mo's mouth twitched slightly, and then she fell straight back.

But what does it matter? Even if he is high above, and she is on the ground, she has already touched the sleeve of his garment, and there is no reason to let go at this moment. At the moment when Zhou Jiayan said, "I will not leave," her only thought was: facing each other, until they both descend to the underworld.

Initially, I approached Ruan Su Mo with the intention of seeking amusement, but unexpectedly, I became the one who was "entertained" by her. Qin Chu's handsome face was contorted with anger as he recalled the voice calling out in the hall, Su Mo, was it?

As the beginning of summer approached, she noticed Zhou Jiayan pause for a moment before walking towards her. Instinctively, she reached out her hand and called for him to stop when he was two meters away. Zhou Jiayan indeed halted his steps at that very instant.

She originally thought that he was truly willing to give up going abroad for her; she had considered that as long as he was willing, what difference would it make if they were separated by distance; she intended to tell Zhou Jiayan at the last moment of his birthday: "You can go, as long as you want to fly, I will never be the one standing in the way of your dreams, that will never be me." But it turned out to be nothing more than a lie that brought her fleeting happiness. She originally thought that he was truly willing to give up going abroad for her; she had considered that as long as he was willing, what difference would it make if they were separated by distance; she intended to tell Zhou Jiayan at the last moment of his birthday: "You can go, as long as you want to fly, I will never be the one standing in the way of your dreams, that will never be me." But it turned out to be nothing more than a lie that brought her fleeting happiness.

Moreover, Jia Yan will fly to the United Kingdom next month. Even if you continue to entangle yourself, it will be in vain, and ultimately you will gain nothing.

Subsequently, everyone present tacitly ceased to speak, and only Lixia's inquiry echoed in the empty room

Lixia is not resentful; her father suddenly lost his job. In an effort to alleviate the family's burden, he sought to partner with friends to start a small business and borrowed from loan sharks. Unexpectedly, he encountered unscrupulous individuals and lost everything. This is a topic she hopes will never be mentioned in front of anyone, not even something she has disclosed to Ruan Sumo. Yet, it has appeared in such a manner and at such a scene, strong and fierce.

How frightening can he possibly be

Gazing at Huahui's disdainful demeanor towards her, Lixia struggled to suppress the feelings of inferiority and bitterness, and the smile that had briefly faded from her lips reemerged. She even thought, if she were to truly marry Zhou Jiayan, would this woman before her be so enraged that she would bleed from all seven orifices? Zhou Jiayan's mother truly did not know that Lixia was notorious for her vendettas; after all, having said those words to her, Lixia was now determined to marry into the Zhou family, even if it meant fighting with her last breath. She even maliciously imagined the expression of Huahui, gritting her teeth in helplessness, at her wedding with Zhou Jiayan.

With a sense of helplessness, Qin Chu horizontally picked up Ruan Su Mo and strode towards the car. However, just as they stepped out of the Zhou family's door, Ruan Su Mo quickly opened her eyes. Seizing the moment before the man could react, she hopped down to the ground and ran forward with all her might for several dozen meters. Only then did she turn back to make a face at Qin Chu before running away.

Lixia was in a long daze, and she instinctively opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but was once again interrupted by Hua Huisheng.

In a moment of astonishment, Qin Chu found himself taken aback; this woman actually fainted in front of him

Are you trying to refute me again? Jiayan has already promised you that he will not leave and will go to University B with you. If that is the case, Lixia, I must admit that you are truly naive, naively foolish.

Like a gust of wind, Zhou Jiayan rushed towards the study. Although Ruan Sumo did not understand what had happened, seeing the urgency of the other party, she quickly followed without caring about anything else. Standing outside the door, Zhou Jiayan stopped, turned to glance at Ruan Sumo who had followed her, and after both took a few breaths, they pushed the door open and entered.

How to describe the feelings at the moment of the beginning of summer? She had never felt that her parents' work was shameful, and even when she spoke these words at Huahui, she did not have such thoughts at all. Everyone has their own fate, and wealth and nobility are determined by heaven. However, it is undeniable that the long-buried sense of inferiority deep within her suddenly surged like a flood, almost overwhelming her. She once thought that Zhou Jiayan was not a deity, but now she suddenly realized that she had been avoiding the truth all along. Yet, it is undeniable that the long-buried sense of inferiority deep within her suddenly surged like a flood, almost overwhelming her. She once thought that Zhou Jiayan was not a deity, but now she suddenly realized that she had been avoiding the truth all along. For her, how could he not be?

Hua Hui refrained from making a definitive statement regarding the remarks made about the beginning of summer

Hua Hui said, "Have you not thought carefully? Jiayan is my son; how could I not be aware of his every action at school? How could a girl from a respectable family behave so shamelessly?"

Let it die, she thought

Aunt, I can understand that you do not agree with my actions, but I believe you have also experienced such impulses. To like someone, to want to be by their side at all times, to want to treat them well, and I am merely being honest in transforming this impulse into actual actions

The boy's brows immediately furrowed after hearing the response from the picture book.

The noble woman turned around, gazing out at the night scene beyond the window, her tone imbued with an indescribable confidence

Hua Hui seemed unwilling to engage in much conversation with Li Xia, and right from the start, she presented a check for 200,000, which, while not excessive, was an astronomical figure for Li Xia at that time

Li Xia felt very nervous, a kind of tension that was different from her initial feelings for Zhou Jiayan. At that time, she at least did not think there was much difference between herself and Zhou Jiayan; he was not a deity, but rather a real person who existed beside her, someone she admired and adored. However, at this moment, in front of Hua Hui, Li Xia felt an undeniable sense of oppression. She could not help but tremble with anxiety; even during her first forceful kiss with Zhou Jiayan, she had not trembled so intensely. She was afraid that if she said the wrong thing, it would ruin the beautiful dream that had just begun, and she did not want to wake up.

Yet in my heart, I am torturing a certain person in countless ways

Hua Hui did not expect Lixia's resilience to be so strong, and she took a deep breath

Thus, in the end, Lixia merely raised an eyebrow

He grabbed Ruan Su Mo, who was trying to run past him, with a rather flamboyant voice. "Classmate, I have been waiting for you for a long time!" Ruan Su Mo, feeling anxious, struggled several times without success, and then bit down on his hand after pulling him closer. Unexpectedly, the man not only did not let go, but his grip tightened even more. She looked at Qin Chu as if he were insane and suddenly shouted, "Rogue!"

The number of people on the first floor is increasing, each one smiling brightly as they hand gifts to Zhou Jiayan, offering their congratulations. It is clearly just a birthday party, yet it feels as grand as a wedding. Zhou Jiayan smiles and thanks them on the surface, but internally he is puzzled about why Su Momo and Li Xia are taking so long to change clothes. As he looks towards the second floor, he spots Ruan Su Momo standing at the top of the staircase.

Why are you alone? Where is Lixia

Lixia smiled slightly, her tone filled with sarcasm

I have no interest in knowing whether others think it is worth it or not; as long as he believes it is worth it, that is sufficient. So, what will you do next? Will you expel him from the house, or are you prepared to cut off all financial support?

Hua Hui seemed to have anticipated that Li Xia would respond in this manner long ago

It struck a nerve? Yes, it is a sensitive spot

Ruan Su Mo stood at the railing on the upper floor, watching Qin Chu surrounded by a group of people, laughing and casually raising his glass of red wine to toast with several others. She instinctively felt that this was not the true nature of that man. She noticed that the smile on his face did not reach his eyes; instead, there was only a faint sense of detachment. Ruan Su Mo suddenly had the urge to rush over and tear off his mask, exposing Qin Chu's hypocritical facade to the light of day, disregarding everything, letting him do as he pleased. She noticed that the smile on his face did not reach his eyes; instead, there was only a faint sense of detachment. Ruan Su Mo suddenly had the urge to rush over and tear off his mask, exposing Qin Chu's hypocritical facade to the light of day, disregarding everything, letting him do as he pleased.

I ran into your mother just as Li Xia and I were going upstairs. She said she wanted to talk to Li Xia alone, so I went up by myself

Do not play word games with me, my son’s worthiness does not require your judgment, but it is evident that you are unworthy. Your mother works as a laborer in a stir-fry restaurant, and your father barely makes a meager salary at a struggling small company to get by. Your admission to No. 7 Middle School, aside from your excellent grades, does not account for how many roads your father has traveled, how much face he has lost, and how much humiliation he has endured to force you in there. From any perspective, our Zhou family cannot accept a girl from such a background. Anyone with a bit of self-awareness should keep as far away as possible from things that do not belong to them.

Why haven't you changed your clothes yet

Are we still going to leave

The feeling of being constrained by others is indeed quite unpleasant

A gust of wind comes, a gust of wind goes

The sound of two people descending the stairs, clattering and echoing, caught Qin Chu's attention

As soon as the words left her mouth, Zhou Jiayan's expression suddenly turned pale. It was just like the day the results were announced; Lixia didn't even need to verify anything. Just by looking at the boy's facial expression, she could guess the outcome, and now it was the same. She felt as if her once fervent heart had been instantly plunged into the deepest part of an Antarctic iceberg

Good, very good

In another corner of this beautiful house, a turning point in life is simultaneously unfolding

I do not wish to waste my breath trying to persuade you to leave Jiayan, for at this moment, it seems you have no room to negotiate with me. I know you must need this money. Your mother's health has never been good, and importantly, you do not want your father to be paralyzed or even lose his life due to the issues with usury, do you?

Li Xia opened her mouth but ultimately could not say anything. She turned around, pushed aside the obstructing Zhou Jiayan, and left in solitude.

Upon hearing this, the girl immediately realized that the other party was referring to the incident of "forced kissing," implying that her son had suffered a loss. Li Xia's inner universe was on the verge of exploding; she wanted to retort, and the words almost slipped out. However, upon realizing that the person in front of her was Zhou Jiayan's mother, she forcefully held back.

But in the end, she merely lowered her head, staring blankly at the still glaringly red little dress.

Zhou Jiayan remained motionless, feeling a sharp pain in his shoulder from the collision with the other party. He had never known that her gentle touch felt as if a thousand pounds were pressing down on his heart

I believe that at your age, you are not entirely ignorant about matters of the heart. It is only the beginning of summer, and you are not the right person for her. I know my own son well; you are not suitable for Jiayan. I can foresee your future, and separation is merely a matter of time. Why not take decisive action now to resolve this situation?

Ruan Su Mo shook her head in reluctance and said, "This outfit is quite good."