Saturday, Qin Yue's hometown, a small third-tier city located on the outskirts of Jiangcheng.

The Qin family was busy from early morning.

Qin's mother prepared a large table of dishes, while Qin's father wiped the coffee table in the living room again and again.

Meanwhile, Aunt Liu Fen, who came uninvited, arrived early with her daughter Qin Ya.

"Hey sis, isn't this a bit too much of a fuss? Anyone who didn't know better would think a prince from some country was coming," Liu Fen said, sitting on the sofa, cracking sunflower seeds, her words carrying a hidden meaning.

Qin Ya was playing on her phone, not even looking up. She had specially driven her white BMW 1 Series over today, and the car keys were tossed conspicuously on the coffee table.

"It's Xiao Zhou's first time visiting, so we should treat him with more respect," Qin's mother replied while busy in the kitchen.

"Paying attention? I think it's an overreaction." Liu Fen spat out the sunflower seed shells. "Let me be clear, when they arrive, I'll have to interrogate them thoroughly. I don't want them to be some kind of con artists who have tricked my Yueyue. Yueyue has always been honest and easily fooled."

"Say less," Qin's father said, frowning, unable to bear it any longer.

"Isn't this all for Yueyue's own good?" Liu Fen retorted, her neck stiffening.

Just then, Qin Yue's phone rang.

It was Zhou Cheng calling.

"Hey, boss... no, Zhou Cheng, have you arrived yet?" Qin Yue quickly ran to the balcony to answer the phone.

"Yes, I'm at the entrance of your apartment complex. But I'm not planning on going up."

"Huh? Why?" Qin Yue was taken aback.

"Your house is too small and there are too many people, it's inconvenient," Zhou Cheng's voice came through the phone. "I've arranged another place. Tell your aunt and uncle to come out. I'll wait for you at the East Gate."

After hanging up the phone, Qin Yue hesitated for a moment before walking back to the living room.

"Mom, Dad, um... Zhou Cheng said he's already booked a place outside for us to eat."

"You've booked a place?" Qin's mother was taken aback.

"I knew it!" Liu Fen immediately seized on the opportunity, slapping her thigh. "Look, look! They don't even dare to step inside the door, they're definitely hiding something! They're guilty! Absolutely guilty!"

Qin Ya chimed in, "That's right, Mom. Maybe she can't even afford a decent meal and just thinks she can get rid of us with a roadside stall."

The expressions on Qin's parents' faces also turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Yueyue, how about... we let him come up and sit down? He's already here."

"He...he said there are too many people at home, so it's inconvenient," Qin Yue could only explain in a low voice.

"Tch, I bet they're too scared to see us," Liu Fen sneered.

Just as the family was at an impasse, Qin Yue's phone rang again; it was an address sent by Zhou Cheng.

[Tianyue Mansion, Courtyard No. 1]

There is one more sentence below.

Show the address to your aunt and uncle; if they want to come, they can come along.

Qin Yue handed the phone to Liu Fen.

Liu Fen glanced at it and read it aloud: "Tianyue Mansion? What kind of place is that? I've never heard of it."

She took out her phone and searched on the map.

The moment she did this search, her expression changed.

"Hiss... This... this is the most expensive new private club in our city?" Liu Fen's voice trembled slightly. "I heard that the minimum membership card costs at least 500,000 yuan!"

"What? Five hundred thousand?" Qin's parents were stunned.

Qin Ya also came over for a look, and when she saw the club's introduction and pictures, her eyes widened. That place was on a completely different level from the five-star hotels that online celebrities frequented in her social media posts.

"Let's go! Let's go see!" Liu Fen jumped up from the sofa, her eyes lighting up. "I want to see if he's just bragging! If he can really get us in, then he'll be capable!"

The group then went out the door.

Liu Fen and Qin Ya drove ahead in their white BMW 1 Series, while Qin Yue followed behind in her ordinary Honda with her parents in the car.

A dozen minutes later, the convoy arrived at the entrance of "Tianyue Mansion".

Before me lay a vast Chinese-style garden, with white walls and black tiles, and two large stone lions standing at the entrance. Just by looking at the gate, you could tell it wasn't a place for ordinary people.

Just as the BMW was about to drive in, it was stopped by two security guards in black uniforms and white gloves.

"Hello, please show me your membership card," the security guard said expressionlessly.

"Membership card? We're here to eat! It's the people inside who are treating us!" Liu Fen rolled down the car window and shouted at the top of her lungs.

"Sorry, you can't enter without a membership card or an invitation from the resident," the security guard said, repeating the same thing.

Liu Fen's face immediately turned red.

"What...what kind of attitude is this! Do you know who we are?!"

Just as she was about to throw a tantrum, a black car silently pulled up beside them.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The enormous body, the Parthenon grille, and the glowing golden figure on the hood left everyone in awe.

Especially Qin Ya, whose BMW 1 Series looks pitifully small compared to this car.

The Cullinan's window slowly rolled down, revealing Zhou Cheng's face.

He nodded toward the security booth.

The security guard at the entrance saw him, immediately stood up straight, and gave him a respectful salute.

"Hello, Mr. Zhou!"

The barrier gate arm rose in response.

Zhou Cheng didn't look at Liu Fen and the others, but waved to the Honda Qin Yue was driving behind them, signaling them to follow.

Liu Fen and Qin Ya's mouths were agape, and they couldn't close them for a long time.

They watched as the Cullinan and the Honda behind it drove in, while they were left outside.

"Hey...hey! We're together!" Liu Fen cried out anxiously to the security guard.

The security guard picked up the walkie-talkie, said a few words, and then told her, "Mr. Zhou said you can come in."

The barrier gate was raised for the second time.

Liu Fen and Qin Ya exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat embarrassed.

Driving behind the Cullinan, Qin Ya felt her face burning. Just moments ago, she had felt quite proud of her BMW, but now, driving this car, she felt incredibly embarrassed.

Instead of heading to the clubhouse restaurant, the car drove directly into a secluded villa area and finally stopped in front of the best-located villa.

Above the gate hangs a plaque with gold lettering on a black background—"Courtyard No. 1".

Zhou Cheng got out of the car, walked over naturally, opened the car door for Qin Yue, and then helped Qin's parents out of the car.

"Uncle, Aunt, you must be tired from your journey. The house is a bit messy, so we didn't invite you up. We'll just have a simple meal here," he said with a smile.

Qin's parents were speechless at the sight before them, and could only nod repeatedly.

Liu Fen and Qin Ya also got out of the car. Looking at the independent courtyard in front of them, which covered an area of ​​at least a thousand square meters, they felt a little unreal.

"This...this is..." Liu Fen stammered.

"Oh, this is an area of ​​the club that's not open to the public," Zhou Cheng explained casually. "A friend of mine developed it, and I occasionally come here to stay."

These words made Liu Fen's heart skip a beat.

To own a house in a place like this, even if it's just for "occasionally staying," how terrifying must that be?

The group entered the courtyard, where chefs and waiters in uniform were already busy at work. The long dining table was laden with a variety of exquisite dishes and fine wines.

"Xiao Zhou, this...this is too much of a waste." Qin's mother looked at the scene and was somewhat at a loss.

"Auntie, you're too kind. It's only right that I greet you and Uncle this first time." Zhou Cheng smiled and helped the two elders to sit down in the main seats.

During the meal, Liu Fen and Qin Ya fell completely silent, focusing solely on eating while their eyes darted around, trying to memorize everything so they could brag about it later.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became lively.

Qin's mother held Zhou Cheng's hand, growing more and more fond of him the more she looked at him.

"Xiao Zhou, it's such a blessing that Yueyue is able to find you. If she does anything wrong, please be understanding."

"Auntie, don't worry, Yueyue is fine." Zhou Cheng said, glancing at Qin Yue with a gentle expression.

Qin Yue felt a warmth in her heart as he looked at her, and her cheeks flushed.

Just then, Zhou Cheng's gaze fell on a jade bracelet that looked quite old on Qin's mother's wrist.

"Auntie, have you been wearing this bracelet for a long time?"

"Yes, this was given to me by my mother when I got married, and I've worn it for almost thirty years," Qin's mother said with a smile.

Zhou Cheng nodded, then said something to the middle-aged man standing to the side who looked like a butler.

"Go and bring over the pair of bracelets that were delivered the day before yesterday."

"Yes, Mr. Zhou."

Soon, the butler came over carrying an exquisite velvet box.

Zhou Cheng took the box, opened it, and handed it to Qin's mother.

Inside the box lay a pair of jade bracelets, their entire surface a vibrant green with excellent translucency.

"Auntie, this is our first meeting, and I don't know what you like. This is just a small token of my appreciation."

Qin's mother stared at the pair of bracelets, her eyes wide with disbelief.

Liu Fen rushed over and exclaimed, "My God! This...this is imperial green jade! Such high quality, a pair...a pair must be worth at least several million!"

She used to accompany the shop owner to jewelry stores, so she has a good eye for jewelry.

Zhou Cheng didn't say anything, he just smiled.

Qin's mother was so frightened that she quickly withdrew her hand.

"No, no! This is too valuable! I can't accept it!"

"Auntie, please accept this. It's a small token of my appreciation." Zhou Cheng placed the box in her hand. "If you don't accept it, you're looking down on me."

He turned to Qin Yue and smiled, "Besides, isn't it only natural for me to give my mother-in-law a gift?"

The moment the words "mother-in-law" were uttered, Qin's mother's face instantly blossomed into a wide smile.

She could no longer refuse and happily accepted the bracelet, even putting it on right then and there, comparing it to her wrist, unable to put it down.

Liu Fen and Qin Ya, who were standing nearby, stared wide-eyed, their eyes red with jealousy.

After the meal, Zhou Cheng arranged a car to take the satisfied Mr. and Mrs. Qin home.

As for Liu Fen and Qin Ya, no one paid them any more attention.

On the way back, Qin Yue drove, and Zhou Cheng sat in the passenger seat.

"Thank you for today," Qin Yue said softly.

"What are you thanking me for?"

"Thank you for everything you've done for me. You've made my parents...very proud."

"You are my assistant, and your family, so naturally I have to take care of you," Zhou Cheng said calmly.

Qin Yue bit her lip; she knew things weren't that simple.

After today's events, Zhou Cheng is no longer just her boss. In the eyes of all the relatives, he is her eligible bachelor and the future hope of the Qin family.

Their relationship was now completely severed.

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