Chapter 246
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Chapter 246 Exchange of Wedding Cups
Hearing the applause and cheers, all the elders of the Zhou family felt extremely proud, as Su Rui was bringing them honor!
Mingjie smiled and nudged her husband, saying with great satisfaction: “See that? How much face our son-in-law is giving us? Six people took turns challenging him and he didn’t pass out.”
Zhou Zhongtian’s eyes were filled with amusement, but his words were merciless: “Let’s just hope he’s not an alcoholic.”
Zhou Anke quickly helped Su Rui sit down, apologizing sincerely: “Have some food quickly. You drank so much for my sake, it’s all my fault…”
Alcohol and beautiful women have always been two things that tempt people to sin, and when these two elements mix together, the destructive power becomes incredibly immense!
Zhou Anke was already a one-in-a-thousand beauty with exceptional temperament. Now as she supported Su Rui, their bodies close together, the faint fragrance emanating from her skin entered Su Rui’s nostrils.
Looking at her, he found that Zhou Anke, with her apologetic expression and blushing cheeks, possessed a never-before-seen beauty.
Under the influence of alcohol, this beauty made him somewhat distracted.
Fortunately, Su Rui’s willpower was quite strong, especially in front of so many people, making it impossible for him to do anything inappropriate. Of course, if Xue Ruyun had been sitting here instead, some intimate situation that typically occurs between men and women might have developed.
“It’s fine, I have a good alcohol tolerance. I’m just feeling a bit dizzy now,” Su Rui said.
“Here, drink some milk, it helps with sobering up.” Zhou Anke found a large bottle of nutritional drink from somewhere, poured it, and very thoughtfully held it to Su Rui’s lips.
Mingjie whispered to Zhou Zhongtian: “Look at our daughter, she’s clearly deeply in love. I think this marriage is as good as settled.”
Mingjie was really overthinking things. If she knew the true relationship between her daughter and Su Rui, she would probably collapse from anger immediately.
“But what about Anke’s brother…” Zhou Zhongtian’s meaning was clear: this marriage wasn’t just about parental approval, they also needed the consent of the brother who adored Zhou Anke. Otherwise, with that guy’s temperament, who knows what trouble he might cause—he was fearless and wouldn’t even show respect to the provincial governor.
There are many examples where brothers are even more cautious than fathers when their sisters start dating.
Zhou Anke’s face was slightly flushed. Somehow, seeing Su Rui drink a terrifying six or seven jin of white liquor for her sake, a barely perceptible sweetness welled up in her heart. Of course, accompanying this sweetness was also deep concern.
That’s why she immediately found milk to help him sober up.
Third Uncle Zhou Zhongzheng, watching the “loving” behavior between Zhou Anke and Su Rui, smiled and said: “Raising the tray to eyebrow level, mutual respect between spouses, this is good, very good!”
“Since Yuntian and the others have finished drinking, I should share my suggestion now. What do you all think?”
“Good!” Everyone naturally agreed in unison. It seemed this Third Uncle had considerable prestige in Liantang Town, with many responding to his call.
Third Uncle Zhou Zhongzheng, who had always been very fond of Zhou Anke, now also appeared to greatly admire Su Rui’s manner. He said: “How about this—on this joyous occasion, why don’t we watch the bride and groom drink a ceremonial wedding cup together?”
“Third Uncle, what are you saying?” Zhou Anke reproached him with a face full of shyness!
This charm was truly irresistible, even Su Rui was momentarily stunned!
But this Third Uncle seemed even more unreliable than Zhou Anke’s mother, already bringing up “bride and groom”!
Zhou Anke hardly dared to look at Su Rui. They weren’t even boyfriend and girlfriend, yet they were already being misunderstood by family as bride and groom. It seemed this meal also had the meaning of an engagement dinner!
Had Third Uncle drunk too much today, actually leading everyone to urge them to drink the ceremonial wedding cup! Zhou Anke clearly knew that kind of toast could only be done once in a lifetime!
Zhou Zhongzheng, not understanding the true situation, thought Zhou Anke was just being shy and immediately shouted: “Anke is embarrassed. Everyone, should we make them drink it?”
“Yes!” The unified shout echoed through the night sky of Liantang Town!
“Wedding cup, wedding cup, wedding cup!” Everyone actually started banging on the tables and chanting together!
Su Rui felt completely helpless. This wasn’t just being caught in a difficult situation—it was like riding a dinosaur! The misunderstanding was now impossible to clear up!
Su Rui thought that if he told them now that there was absolutely nothing between him and Zhou Anke, he would probably be hunted down by the entire town of Liantang for the rest of his life!
Zhou Anke lowered her head slightly, her ears buzzing, her cheeks burning, her mind completely blank.
At this moment, Third Uncle smiled again: “Young Su, our Anke has always been introverted and shy. Why don’t you take the initiative?”
Well, here we go again!
Su Rui said straightforwardly: “I’ll follow Third Uncle’s instructions!”
After saying this, he whispered gently in Zhou Anke’s ear: “How about we just pretend?”
His voice was very soft, his breath tickling Zhou Anke’s ear, making her feel a strange sensation.
“Mm.” Zhou Anke nodded slightly, her voice as faint as a mosquito’s.
“What a wonderful evening,” Su Rui sighed lightly in his heart, though whether this sigh was positive or negative, only he himself knew.
At this moment, “wonderful” meant exactly the same as “melodramatic.”
The two raised their glasses under the watchful eyes of three hundred people, their arms gently intertwined.
Su Rui gazed at Zhou Anke, and Zhou Anke likewise looked at Su Rui.
Looking at his clear eyes, seeing herself reflected in his pupils, Zhou Anke inexplicably felt as if something had struck her heart, making it race wildly!
Her heart fluttered!
This feeling of joy and nervousness arose suddenly, and Zhou Anke didn’t know why her heart was beating so rapidly!
Red lights, red candles, red double happiness symbols—everything around was filled with a festive wedding atmosphere. In this moment, Zhou Anke suddenly felt herself becoming intoxicated.
It’s not the wine that intoxicates, but the person!
“Drink it, drink it, drink it!” The townspeople were still enthusiastically chanting.
Hearing these shouts, Zhou Anke’s face blossomed into an incredibly charming smile, and she took the initiative to raise her glass, drinking the wine in one gulp!
Su Rui seemed somewhat surprised by Zhou Anke’s action. He vaguely sensed that Zhou Anke’s mood had undergone a slight change just now.
Zhou Anke had emptied her “wedding cup,” and naturally Su Rui couldn’t back down, so he also drank his completely.
Seeing the two perform so impressively, the surrounding applause and cheers once again soared to the heavens!
But Zhou Anke’s alcohol tolerance was truly not good. She almost never drank, and drowning sorrows in alcohol was not something that would happen to her. Therefore, with this large cup of two and a half liang of liquor in her stomach, she immediately felt her head spinning, her cerebellum seemingly unable to control her body, leaving her to lean softly against Su Rui.
With a beauty in his arms, Su Rui naturally wouldn’t refuse.
The moment she leaned against Su Rui, Zhou Anke felt extremely comfortable. With her heavy head, she simply buried it in Su Rui’s shoulder, looking truly like a delicate bird seeking shelter!
Was this intoxication from the wine or from the heart?
Mingjie lowered her voice and said: “Our daughter is really something. She called earlier asking me to prepare the guest room, but look at her now—does she need a guest room?”
Zhou Zhongtian glared at his wife in annoyance: “You’re being improper.”
Mingjie pinched her husband’s thigh and said: “Yes, I’m improper. Tonight I’ll show you just how improper I can be!”
Zhou Zhongtian suddenly felt his legs weakening. He hesitated for a moment, then said quietly: “You were already improper until midnight last night!”
Third Uncle was very satisfied with Su Rui’s performance and said with a smile: “Like attracts like. Young Su, I think you and Anke are extremely well-matched—a talented man and a beautiful woman, a match made in heaven!”
Su Rui could only continue to be modest: “You flatter me, Third Uncle. There are still many ways in which I’m not worthy of Anke.”
“Young man, you shouldn’t be overly humble.” Third Uncle was increasingly impressed with Su Rui, finding him a cut above many young people.
Of course, this “cut above” included many complex evaluation criteria.
Zhou Anke, softly nestled in Su Rui’s arms, heard Third Uncle’s words and actually continued: “Of course… of course, Su Rui is the most outstanding… in our company.”
Zhou Anke had wanted to say “Su Rui is the most outstanding salesperson in our company,” but whether due to the alcohol or not, she somehow couldn’t get the last few words out.
Of course, to others’ ears, it sounded like Zhou Anke meant—Su Rui is the most outstanding man in our company.
This was blatantly flaunting happiness, making even someone with skin as thick as Su Rui blush a little.
Third Uncle smiled and turned to Mingjie, saying: “Sister-in-law, your Anke has good taste! You asked me to come from the provincial capital to check out your son-in-law, and it wasn’t a wasted trip! He’s truly a fine young man!”
“I suggest you start preparing soon, hurry up and get married, and have a chubby baby boy next year!” Third Uncle said happily.
“A chubby baby boy?” At the mention of having a grandchild, Mingjie immediately smiled from ear to ear, and Zhou Zhongtian also began to smile. It seemed that older people truly had no resistance to the idea of grandchildren!
Zhou Anke, feeling dizzy, held onto Su Rui’s neck and said: “Mom, what are you all talking about? What chubby baby boy? That’s not even on the horizon yet…”
Su Rui didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.
Third Uncle put down his chopsticks and said cheerfully: “How about this, Su Rui, you and Anke make a commitment in front of me today—have a child by next year, how about that?”
Su Rui felt that today’s life was even more melodramatic than a novel.
He hadn’t even started dating yet, and now he was being asked to commit to having a child? Should he sign a military pledge too?
Just at this moment, a tall figure walked over and said loudly: “Third Uncle, you’re being too hasty. I’m Anke’s brother, and I also have veto power over whether this match can enter the Zhou family!”
Su Rui was stunned, thinking to himself: “What do you mean ‘enter the Zhou family’? Do you think I’m marrying into your family as a son-in-law?”
Zhou Zhongtian stood up, his expression somewhat displeased: “You knew today was your sister’s homecoming, why didn’t you come back earlier? I’m telling you, tonight, don’t cause any trouble!”
At this moment, Mingjie smiled slightly and said softly: “Son-in-law, this is the real test. I hope you can pass it.”
