Chapter 247
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Chapter 247 Seeing a Ghost
“Since you’re here, sit down and have a few drinks with your brother-in-law.” Uncle Zhou Zhongzheng was clearly very troubled by this nephew with the nickname “Wild One,” fearing he might cause some trouble.
It was Su Rui’s first visit, and there were so many neighbors around. If something unpleasant happened, it wouldn’t be good.
“Fine. If you want to be my sister’s husband, you’ll need my approval first.” Zhou Anke’s brother sat down and filled the cup in front of him. His appearance resembled Ming Jie, and his personality seemed similar to his mother’s as well.
When Zhou Anke heard her brother had arrived, her drunken feeling instantly diminished by half. She anxiously said, “Brother, you can’t give Su Rui a hard time. He’s already had six or seven bottles today!”
“Anke, you shouldn’t be speaking up for my future brother-in-law like this. He hasn’t even stated his position yet. You’re being too partial to outsiders. Let me make this clear: without my consent, this marriage cannot happen.”
This statement instantly dropped the previously lively banquet atmosphere to freezing point!
Zhou Anke’s brother indeed appeared very arrogant. Since sitting down, he hadn’t properly looked at Su Rui once.
He raised his glass and said, “Well, brother-in-law, I haven’t drunk for a long time either, just about five or six jin worth. Tonight, if you can keep me, your big brother-in-law, happy, I might consider letting you marry my sister. Otherwise, it’s not happening.”
“By the way, what’s your name again?”
Seemingly emotional about his sister getting married, this brother had been staring at the sky the whole time, his meaning quite simple—looking down his nose at people!
“Su Rui,” Zhou Anke said disapprovingly. “I just told you that.”
Now, Zhou Anke began to worry for Su Rui. Her brother would not be easy to deal with.
The Zhou family elders nearby were all worried to death, fearing this wild one would ruin everything.
“Su Rui?”
Hearing this name, her brother began to sneer: “How come everyone’s named Su Rui these days? Looks like my big brother’s name has become too common!”
At that moment, he felt two strange gazes shooting toward him!
Following the gaze, Zhou Anke’s brother suddenly jumped three feet high as if he’d seen a ghost!
“My God, Big Brother!”
“Zhou Xianwei, it’s been a long time.” Su Rui smiled coldly, but his gaze was extremely gentle and friendly.
“Big Brother, long time no see, long time no see.”
The previously extremely arrogant Zhou Xianwei’s imposing manner completely vanished! This guy was now smiling awkwardly, looking extremely cautious!
Everyone was completely stunned. They had expected to see Zhou Xianwei giving Su Rui a hard time, but never imagined their power dynamic would reverse instantly!
Even Uncle Zhou Zhongzheng and Ming Jie were stunned. They knew Zhou Xianwei’s character all too well—arrogant, looking down on the world, never placing anyone in his eyes. But what was wrong with Zhou Xianwei today? Why did he act like a mouse seeing a cat upon meeting Su Rui?
Ming Jie was initially confused, but when she realized Zhou Xianwei had addressed Su Rui as “Big Brother,” she suddenly smiled, a smile unprecedentedly happy.
Zhou Zhongtian clearly hadn’t realized what had happened. He asked in a low voice, “What’s going on?”
“We’re in for a good show,” Ming Jie said mysteriously without explaining further.
“What’s this? Haven’t seen me for several years and you want to run away?” Su Rui said with an ambiguous smile.
Zhou Anke also rose from Su Rui’s embrace. She was still confused, though half-sobered. She had no idea what had happened—why had her brother, who was initially so aggressive, suddenly changed his demeanor?
Not just Zhou Anke, but all the neighbors present had no idea how the world had changed so quickly!
“Hehe, no, really no.” Zhou Xianwei continued smiling awkwardly. “Big Brother is mighty, Big Brother is mighty. It’s only been a few years and you’ve already won over my sister. Well, feel free to pursue her. It’s a pity I only have one sister. If I had more, I’d offer them all to you, Big Brother…”
As a father, Zhou Zhongtian couldn’t listen anymore. He shouted angrily, “Zhou Xianwei, you rascal, what nonsense are you talking!”
Zhou Xianwei just glanced at his father and continued speaking to Su Rui: “Big Brother, let’s not say anything more. Just enjoy the food and drink, then accompany my sister to the bridal chamber. I suddenly remembered that Cuier is waiting for me by the small river in the front courtyard. I need to hurry over…”
With that, Zhou Xianwei began to slip away, twisting his body and rushing out of the Zhou family compound like a gust of wind!
Everyone was speechless with laughter. This Zhou family young master was truly too much!
Su Rui shook his head and smiled, but didn’t pursue him.
The scene remained quiet for a long time.
Finally, Ming Jie broke the silence: “Son-in-law, it seems you and our Xianwei know each other?”
Zhou Zhongtian added, “They don’t just know each other, they seem very familiar.”
Uncle Zhou Zhongzheng gave Su Rui a meaningful look: “Brilliant, truly brilliant. Such excellent young people are rare these days. Anke, you must hold onto him well.”
Hearing this, Zhou Anke, slightly tipsy, glanced at Su Rui. Perhaps due to the alcohol, her gaze appeared so gentle, like a babbling brook under moonlight.
“I had some dealings with Xianwei when I was out in the world,” Su Rui said with a faint smile, though he omitted five words—”a life-and-death relationship.”
However, that guy later disappeared, quietly leaving the team, which was truly infuriating.
“I never expected Xianwei to be Anke’s brother. This is too unexpected.” Su Rui was also somewhat surprised. Honestly, Zhou Xianwei’s sudden appearance was an unexpected joy for him.
After seeing Zhou Xianwei’s replica of the “Hundred Lotus Painting” at the auction, Su Rui could confirm that Zhou Xianwei wasn’t dead, so he had been full of expectations for this trip to Liantang Town. Unexpectedly, Zhou Xianwei turned out to be Zhou Anke’s brother, which was quite a pleasant surprise.
Finding without seeking, gaining without effort!
Zhou Zhongtian said somewhat dissatisfied, “Xianwei is really out of line, just running away like that? That’s too impolite!” He was very dissatisfied with his son’s behavior.
Ming Jie had good insight. She could see that her son must have some history with Su Rui, but it wasn’t convenient to inquire now. She was truly surprised—her son was usually wild and arrogant, no one could control him, especially after years of experience outside, he had become even worse. Yet now, meeting Su Rui, he seemed to have a sense of trepidation!
“Son-in-law, come, let me toast you again,” Ming Jie said, standing up with a smile.
…
During this meal, Su Rui thoroughly experienced how warm and hospitable the people of Liantang Town were. Their drinking prowess was equally formidable, making even him drink until he could barely handle it.
After many more rounds, Su Rui stood up unsteadily.
“What are you doing?” Zhou Anke quickly supported him, afraid he might lose balance and fall.
“I’m going to throw up for a while.” Su Rui already felt quite dizzy. This was the heaviest drinking he had done in many years. There was no help for it—everyone present seemed determined to get their son-in-law drunk. No, who said he was a son-in-law? Everyone wanted to get him drunk, and Su Rui, for the sake of the Zhou family’s face, didn’t refuse anyone. After several rounds of drinking contests, he couldn’t take it anymore.
“I’ll help you.” Zhou Anke had now recovered and wasn’t very dizzy. She supported Su Rui like this, just like a caring little wife.
“Anke, what do you think we should do next?” This time Su Rui didn’t call her “Ann,” but addressed her as “Anke” like her family did.
Hearing this form of address, a hint of shyness appeared on Zhou Anke’s pretty face. She really didn’t know what to do. Her mother was too impulsive, and the misunderstanding was deeper than the sea—even jumping into the Yellow River couldn’t clear up her relationship with Su Rui.
For some reason, Zhou Anke didn’t feel any annoyance at this moment. Somehow, being misunderstood like this made her quite happy.
Supporting Su Rui, she seemed to recall their earlier eye contact during the cross-cup toast. That clear gaze had made her heart flutter.
Zhou Anke turned to look at Su Rui, her pretty face reddening again. Looking at the red lanterns hanging everywhere in the corridor, feeling the festive atmosphere in the residence, she really felt a bit drunk.
So, she secretly glanced at Su Rui again, only to find him staring intensely at her.
Zhou Anke quickly turned her face away, seemingly afraid to meet Su Rui’s gaze.
“Why are you looking at me like that?” Zhou Anke supported Su Rui, her gaze lowered, gentle waves in her eyes.
“You still haven’t answered my question,” Su Rui said with a smile, seemingly not noticing Zhou Anke’s unusual behavior.
“Well… I don’t know what to do either,” Zhou Anke’s heart was racing like a little deer.
Su Rui, seeing her shy appearance, suddenly wanted to tease her.
“But your mother just forced me to make a military pledge, saying that next year we must have a big fat baby,” Su Rui said with a smile.
“Ah?” Zhou Anke only now realized the seriousness of the matter. If she wasn’t pregnant by then, given her mother’s personality, she would definitely come to Ninghai with a kitchen knife to force her and Su Rui to do that!
She would definitely do it!
Thinking of this, Zhou Anke was even more at a loss about what to do!
“Actually, if you can’t figure something out, don’t think about it anymore. Just let nature take its course.” Su Rui’s mood was genuinely good, and he wasn’t troubled by this issue.
“Then if my mother asks about it later, how should I respond?” The melancholy in Zhou Anke’s heart was indescribable. She couldn’t really have a baby with Su Rui, could she?
But would he be willing?
Somehow, this thought suddenly popped into Zhou Anke’s mind, giving her quite a shock.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, what am I thinking!” Zhou Anke muttered to herself.
“That’s simple. If your mother pressures you, just say I have a physical problem and can’t get pregnant.” Su Rui said cheerfully.
