Chapter 247 - 232: Status
Chapter 247: Chapter 232: Status
During breakfast, Su Yaoguang buried her head in her food, looking guilty as if she had done something wrong.
Zhang Zhaodi glanced around and asked, "Where’s Wang Shu?"
"He said he wanted to sleep a bit longer," Su Yaoguang responded.
"He’s been tired lately, let him sleep more," Zhang Pandi said, "He’s already finished his exams, no need to keep himself so tense."
"That’s true," Zhang Zhaodi nodded, "That child is so sensible. Sometimes it’s heart-wrenching to see how understanding he is."
"Yaoguang, aren’t you hot?" Jiang Jing asked, "Your collar is wrapped so tightly, don’t you feel uncomfortable?"
Su Yaoguang chuckled awkwardly, "No, I’m not hot. I’m feeling a bit cold today."
"You’ve always been afraid of heat, I’ve never heard of you being afraid of cold," Zhang Zhaodi laughed, "How peculiar."
"Wang Shu, you’re here," Wang Huanzhi said as he looked at Zhou Wangshu walking out the door. "You seem quite energetic today. Being young is great; a good sleep and you’re full of energy."
"We wanted you to sleep more, so we didn’t call you," Zhang Pandi said as she set the bowls and chopsticks.
Zhou Wangshu sat next to Su Yaoguang, took the bowl and chopsticks from Zhang Pandi, and said sweetly, "Thank you, Auntie. You’re really good to me."
Zhang Pandi’s smile grew even brighter.
Life now is truly good; no worries about food or clothing, buying whatever you like, and the younger ones being so polite—it’s like a life of immortals.
She glanced at Jia Chunni beside her, thinking that if she could find a suitable match for Jia Chunni, she would have no regrets in this life.
Zhou Wangshu picked up a fritter and placed it in Su Yaoguang’s bowl, "Eat more to nourish yourself, you’re too thin."
"Cough, cough..." Su Yaoguang was choked by the porridge.
"Eat slowly, no one’s taking it from you," Zhang Zhaodi said, patting Su Yaoguang’s back.
Su Yaoguang composed herself, glared at Zhou Wangshu, and gave him a warning look.
Zhou Wangshu acted as if he didn’t see, loosened his collar, revealing a hickey on his neck.
"Wang Shu, what happened to your neck?" Zhang Zhaodi asked, "Are there many mosquitoes in your room?"
"No, Mom, there are no mosquitoes in our room," Zhou Wangshu said uncomfortably, adjusting his clothes and glancing at Su Yaoguang. "It’s nothing."
"There’s such a big mark on your neck..." Zhang Zhaodi paused, looked at Su Yaoguang sharply. "Yaoguang, come with me."
Su Yaoguang rolled her eyes at Zhou Wangshu but obediently followed Zhang Zhaodi.
Zhang Zhaodi took Su Yaoguang to the backyard, while Zhou Wangshu ate as if nothing had happened. Noticing others weren’t eating, he urged, "Eat, it’s delicious."
"Wang Shu, you and Yaoguang..." Zhang Pandi couldn’t bring herself to finish the question. "It’s nothing, eat more, nourish yourself well."
Wang Huanzhi looked at Zhou Wangshu with a half-smile.
He had interacted with Zhou Wangshu the most. While others only saw Zhou Wangshu’s harmless demeanor, he had seen his cunning side.
This guy is really sly.
Zhang Zhaodi returned with Su Yaoguang and said to the others, "Back then, Wang Shu and Yaoguang only registered their marriage with the government and didn’t hold a banquet. Once Wang Shu’s exam results are out, we’ll make up for their wedding banquet. What do you all think?"
"Good! We should really celebrate it properly," Zhang Pandi said, "But before you..."
"The two kids weren’t in a rush before, but I thought with Wang Shu’s exam results coming out, it’s a good time to hold it together as a double celebration."
"Mom, I might not make it to the list," Zhou Wangshu said.
"I believe in you. No matter what rank, even if it’s the last, it’s still a big celebration, and we should celebrate it well."
"Shouldn’t you ask my opinion?" Su Yaoguang timidly asked.
"What right do you have to refuse?" Zhang Zhaodi glared at her, "With such strength, bullying Wang Shu like this, don’t you intend to give him a status?"
Su Yaoguang: "..."
Just now, Zhang Zhaodi had asked if they were sharing a room. With things so obvious, of course she admitted honestly.
She thought Zhang Zhaodi would be pleased, but instead, she pinched her several times, saying her Innate Divine Strength must have forced Wang Shu, thus taking advantage of him. How could Wang Shu possibly force her with her powerful strength?
She looked at Zhou Wangshu, who feigned innocence, and added one more note to her mental account against him.
"We should prepare well then," Wang Huanzhi said, "In half a month, it will be the day the results are released. Should we decide the wedding date now or later?"
"Decide now. Whether he makes it to the list or not, Wang Shu is still our son-in-law," Zhang Zhaodi said, "I only recognize this son-in-law."
Su Yaoguang muttered, "Before, you said you’ll find me an older... ow..."
Zhou Wangshu pinched her palm under the table, smiling at Su Yaoguang, "Wife, do you have any thoughts?"
"No," Su Yaoguang immediately said as she noticed Zhang Zhaodi looking over, "I think Mom is right, I’ll listen to her."
"Wang Shu has no other relatives, so we’re both his maternal and in-law family," Zhang Zhaodi said, "At that time, we’ll invite all the neighbors and let everyone know they’re married."
"Alright, no problem."
Breakfast ended, and Zhang Zhaodi took her two sisters to discuss the wedding arrangements.
Su Yaoguang pinched Zhou Wangshu’s thigh under the table, "You’re ruthless."
"If a certain woman didn’t want to take responsibility, I wouldn’t resort to this."
"When did I say I didn’t want to take responsibility?"
"If you do, then why sneak around and not let anyone know?"
"It’s not the kind of thing... you’d want to let others know about, would you?"
"We’re a legitimate couple, why not?"
Su Yaoguang: "...I can’t argue with you."
Jiang Jing and Jia Chunni curiously looked at the two of them.
Su Yaoguang, embarrassed by their gaze, said, "What are you looking at?"
"Finally, we can call Wang Shu ’brother-in-law,’" Jia Chunni said, "Do we need to start addressing him that way now?"
"Call out and let’s hear it," Zhou Wangshu said, "Call me, and I’ll give you one hundred taels."
"Brother-in-law."
Zhou Wangshu took out a silver note and handed it to Jia Chunni.
"Sounds good."
Jiang Jing looked expectantly at Zhou Wangshu, "Do I get one too? Brother-in-law."
Zhou Wangshu handed her a silver note, "Everyone gets one."
Su Yaoguang pulled Zhou Wangshu away.
They went to the shop in the front. As soon as it opened, many customers queued up to come in.
Su Yaoguang let go of Zhou Wangshu and stepped forward to greet the customers.
Zhou Wangshu watched with his arms resting on the counter, looking at her interacting with customers, her smile as warm and bright as the rising sun.
"Do you like her?" Zhang Yingdi asked.
Zhou Wangshu smiled and said, "I do."
"Is your liking for Yaoguang really romantic love?" Zhang Yingdi asked, "Have you figured it out?"
"Aunt, I know what you’re worried about. Rest assured, my heart is small. Once I set my mind on someone, it’s for a lifetime. I will never let Yaoguang down."