Zhou Shijin, who was guarding outside the door, had no idea that his older brother had gone to great lengths for him and had even created a great opportunity for him.

Upon seeing the office door open, he hurried forward.

"Let's go!"

Zhou Shi'an left a message and walked away into the distance without looking back.

"Huh? This...you're leaving already?"

Zhou Shijin reluctantly glanced at the office door again, but still obediently followed his older brother away.

Throughout the journey, he appeared preoccupied, with many things on his mind, yet he remained silent.

Only after getting into the car did Zhou Shijin voice his doubts.

"Hey bro, what were you two talking about?"

Zhou Shi'an glanced at him: "Want to know?"

"Of course I want to! How could I not? Please tell me, big brother!"

Meeting Zhou Shijin's expectant gaze, Zhou Shian nodded calmly.

I won't tell you.

Zhou Shijin: "..."

No, where did my older brother learn this from? How did he turn bad?

Seeing his discomfiture, Zhou Shi'an's lips curled up slightly.

"Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore."

Call your adoptive father now and ask him if he arranged a marriage for you back then.

Although Zhou Shijin didn't understand why his older brother said that, he still quickly took out his phone and dialed Chow Tai Fook's number.

The next moment, an angry voice came from the other end of the phone.

"You little brat, you still know how to call me?"

I thought you'd found your real father and forgotten all about your old man!

"Old Deng, what are you saying? Am I that kind of guy?"

I've been so busy lately, I haven't had a moment to call you!

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone after hearing Zhou Shijin's answer.

"Stop talking nonsense. Tell me honestly, were you bullied?"

Tell me, which fool is it? I'm on my way to Kyoto right now, and you'll see if I don't deal with him!

Zhou Shijin couldn't help but roll his eyes: "Come on, you're so old and you're still fighting and killing."

I don't have anything to say, I just wanted to ask if you ever arranged any betrothal for me back in the day?

"Damn, I almost forgot about it if you hadn't mentioned it."

That really happened back then. I even called that old-fashioned guy after you left.

Tell him his son-in-law went to Kyoto, hehe, what's up, did your father-in-law come to see you?

Upon hearing Zhou Dafu mention the words "old-fashioned," Zhou Shijin seemed to realize something and his eyes widened instantly.

"Old Deng, that old fogey you mentioned, could his surname be Ji?"

"You bastard, you're such a grown man, don't you know how to speak properly? You have no respect for people at all!"

It seems you've met him. That's right, that guy's name is quite impressive, Ji Wuchang.

"So, how's his daughter? Pretty cool, huh?"

Upon hearing Zhou Dafu's words, Zhou Shijin's right hand, which was holding the phone, trembled slightly.

"Okay, I got it, Deng. That's all for now, I'm hanging up!"

After hanging up the phone, Zhou Shijin excitedly grabbed Zhou Shian's arm.

"Big brother, how did you know? This surprise is too sudden!"

Who would have thought that Sister Tangtang would be my fiancée? Is this what they call fate?

"Hey, hey, shake it gently, you're shaking my bones to pieces!" Zhou Shi'an pushed the other person's hands away in disgust.

"I only guessed it from my conversation with Sister Tangtang. Don't worry, she doesn't know about this yet."

However, I have already suggested that you be her shield.

As for what she will choose, it's really hard to say.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Shijin's face immediately showed a look of confusion.

"A shield? What does that mean?"

"Of course, it's using you pretending to be her boyfriend to call off the engagement. What else could it mean?"

"What the hell?" Zhou Shijin stared at Zhou Shian in disbelief: "Big brother, you can't be this ruthless to your younger brother."

My newlywed wife, and now she's gone!

Zhou Shi'an glanced at him and said irritably, "Do you think Tangtang's personality is such that she would get married to you just because of a marriage contract?"

Even if she does compromise, is that the outcome you wanted?

Zhou Shijin hurriedly waved his hand: "No, that's definitely not it! I just hope she's happy."

As the old saying goes, a forced marriage is never sweet; a loveless marriage is pure torture, no different from being stuck in a graveyard!

Only then did he realize that his older brother was creating opportunities for him to spend more time with Sister Tangtang.

"Brother, what do you mean?"

Zhou Shi'an habitually reached into his pocket, wanting to take out cigarettes, but then seemed to remember something and withdrew his right hand.

"You now have only two choices."

First: Pretend you know nothing and be my shield.

The Ji family head should have known of your existence long ago. The reason he didn't reveal your information was to protect you.

Therefore, you, as a shield, will not only avoid any opposition, but will also have more opportunities to cultivate feelings.

At this point, Zhou Shi'an glanced at his younger brother.

Seeing that the other person was deep in thought, he continued:

"Second, tell them the truth about what you know and take the initiative to dissolve the engagement."

But you need to make it clear that breaking off the engagement doesn't mean you don't love her, but rather it's out of respect for Ji Yutang.

At the same time, you need to make your stance clear: even if the engagement is called off, you will not give up pursuing her.

Zhou Shijin frowned and couldn't help but reach out and scratch his hair.

"Brother, what do you think I should do?"

"Both options have a drawback: if you choose the first one, you have to be prepared for things to come to light in the future."

If Ji Yutang knew you had deceived her, she probably would never forgive you in this lifetime.

If you choose the second option, without the constraints of a marriage contract, you may very well lose her completely.

As for how to choose, that depends on your perspective.

Upon hearing Zhou Shi'an's words, Zhou Shijin's face instantly turned pale.

So, no matter what I choose, will I eventually lose her?

Fate really knows how to play tricks; it gave him hope, only to plunge him into despair.

For a moment, the two brothers in the car fell silent.

Time passed second by second.

Suddenly, Zhou Shijin seemed to have made up his mind, and his expression changed from confusion to determination.

"Brother, I choose the second one!"

"Oh?"

Before Zhou Shi'an could ask why, he said firmly, "I am a descendant of the Zhou family, and I am not a coward."

Using marriage to bind the woman you desire is something only a coward would do.

So even if it means losing her, I'm not willing to deceive her, and I don't want her to hate me.

Since the outcome is already predetermined, there's no need for me to hesitate. At least I tried my best!

Upon hearing his younger brother's answer, a satisfied smile appeared on Zhou Shi'an's face.

"Okay, I've got your back!"

"Big brother, thank you for your guidance. Why are you so kind to me? I..."

Before he could finish speaking, Zhou Shi'an hurriedly interrupted, "Alright, stop with the sentimentality, hurry up and drive to Liu's Group."

"OK!"

Zhou Shijin was in a state just like a character in a game who had been fully revived. He started the car and stepped on the gas.

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