Arranged marriage, love blossoms; a fiercely devoted soldier dotes on her alone.

"Hahaha…."

The audience burst into laughter at Xiao Zhan's humor.

Zhang Zongquan said, "I didn't expect Brother Zhan to be so humorous. I'm telling you, brothers and sisters, we should all learn from Brother Zhan. Don't make oaths for no reason. What if they actually come true one day?"

"Wouldn't that mean we wouldn't even have a chance to regret it?"

"Hahaha…."

Everyone burst into laughter again.

Despite the jokes and laughter, some people felt embarrassed, some were happy, and most were just watching the spectacle.

In short, the atmosphere at the scene was instantly brought to a climax...

Xiao Zhan drank a few more glasses of wine with everyone. At this moment, Bai Zerui took the opportunity of clinking glasses with Xiao Zhan to whisper, "Brother Zhan, I have something to tell you."

Xiao Zhan looked up and around. The lawn in front of the villa was full of people, and the lights made the scene as bright as day.

Xiao Zhan noticed that Qin Huanhuan, Hua Ying, and Su Zixing were not in the courtyard, and his heart tightened immediately. He was worried that Qin Huanhuan and Su Zixing might not be getting along.

It would be bad if the two of them had a disagreement during the Chinese New Year.

So he said to Bai Zerui, "Come with me."

Then he said to the people around him, "I have something to take care of. Everyone, please make yourselves at home. I'll join you for drinks later. Shen Jun, Zhang Jie, Wu Lei, you guys take care of everyone."

Actually, the princes and princesses who came tonight all had family missions and all had things to say to Xiao Zhan privately.

They just haven't found the right opportunity yet.

So everyone knew perfectly well that they were waiting for the right opportunity.

Xiao Zhan led Bai Zerui into the villa and saw Qin Huanhuan, Hua Ying, and Su Zixing sitting on the sofa in the living room on the first floor, drinking and chatting. The atmosphere seemed very harmonious and pleasant, which put his mind at ease.

When Su Zixing saw Xiao Zhan enter, she noticed the relieved look on his face.

So he raised his glass of red wine and said with a smile, "Xiao Zhan, Happy Chinese New Year! I'd like to toast you."

Xiao Zhan raised his glass and said, "Happy Chinese New Year, Zixing. I wish you a speedy recovery. You're still in the recovery period, so drink less. We're all family, so just a little is enough."

Su Zixing looked at Qin Huanhuan and said, "Huanhuan, what did I just say? Xiao Zhan is so considerate and thoughtful. He always cares about and looks after the people around him. You probably can't find another man like him."

Qin Huanhuan laughed and said, "Of course you can't find a second Xiao Zhan, because everyone is a unique existence. Even if there are similar people, they are just shadows of the strong."

"Heh, if my man isn't good enough, I wouldn't want him."

Xiao Zhan frowned slightly as he listened, because he sensed a hint of murderous intent in Qin Huanhuan's tone...

Based on his understanding of Qin Huanhuan, he knew she wouldn't speak with such murderous intent unless she was truly angered...

So, did Su Zixing provoke Qin Huanhuan?

Actually, Xiao Zhan misunderstood.

Su Zixing did not provoke Qin Huanhuan this time.

Instead, Qin Huanhuan sensed a potential crisis and activated her instinctive self-protection mechanism.

Xiao Zhan said, "Tonight is Lunar New Year's Eve, so everyone should be happy and joyful. I've been taught since I was little not to say anything unlucky during the New Year. Zixing, I'll introduce you to these princes and princesses from the elite circles of the capital later. It will make things easier for you in the capital in the future."

Su Zixing nodded and said, "Thank you, Xiao Zhan. This time, I'm here to be open about losing face, to talk about failure with enthusiasm, and to discuss starting over frankly. I believe life is about experiencing all sorts of different lives, and the fastest way to grow is to grit your teeth and go for it. Because all of life's opportunities are hidden in your fear of yourself. The more you fear something, the more you should try it!"

Only those who dare to lose can win in the end!

Xiao Zhan and Bai Zerui said in unison, "Well said."

Su Zixing looked at Bai Zerui. She had some impression of Bai Zerui from Deng Zhi's funeral. Bai Zerui seemed to have some influence in the elite circles of Beijing.

Xiao Zhan: "Bai Zerui, Su Zixing, you two should formally introduce yourselves, exchange contact information, and communicate more in the future."

Bai Zerui took out his phone and said generously, "Miss Zixing, let's add each other on WeChat."

Su Zixing generously opened her WeChat QR code for Bai Zerui to scan.

Xiao Zhan said to Qin Huanhuan and Hua Ying, "You two go out and help me with this. I have something to say to Bai Zerui."

Qin Huanhuan understood and stood up, saying, "Hua Ying, hurry up and keep an eye on your man, lest he be seduced by other beauties."

Then, after adding Su Zixing on WeChat, he said, "Zixing, come with us."

Su Zixing nodded and said, "Okay."

She knew Xiao Zhan wanted to talk business.

As Su Zixing walked towards the door, he said, "Huanhuan, Huaying, the three of us are on the same side. We must unite against the enemy. Unity is strength. Otherwise, the three of us will easily be defeated one by one."

Xiao Zhan laughed when he heard that.

Su Zixing is indeed a woman who has seen the world; she can immediately weigh the pros and cons, make a decision, and unite those who can be united to fight together...

at this time,

Only Xiao Zhan and Bai Zerui remained in the living room; the servants had all gone to help in the yard.

"Thud!"

Xiao Zhan lit a cigarette and said, "Zerui, what's wrong? Tell me."

Bai Zerui: "Brother Zhan, my father told me to tell you not to make promises to others easily. Be careful of these people and don't easily believe their promises. These people only care about their own interests and have no credit. They can turn their backs on you at any time."

Xiao Zhan nodded and said, "Go back and tell the old man to thank him for his concern. I'll visit him when I have time."

Bai Zerui nodded and said, "Brother Zhan, when I came here just now, my older brother told me to tell you to stay calm, not to rush things, and to have a peaceful and uneventful New Year."

Xiao Zhan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Did Brother Xiang say that himself?"

Bai Zerui: "Yes."

Then, realizing what she meant, she said, "Brother Zhan, what do you mean? Would I dare to lie to you?"

"But I didn't understand what my older brother meant."

"Brother Zhan, tell me about it."

Xiao Zhan rolled his eyes and said, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Curiosity can kill you."

"If you have nothing else to do, leave and let others in."

Bai Zerui: "Okay, Zhan-ge, it's a deal. We'll have a few drinks together when you're done with your work."

at the same time,

Zhang Weijie, with a gloomy face, walked to a secluded spot and dialed an unknown number.

"Beep beep beep..."

At this moment, the twilight was like a large, tightening black net, capturing the nearby distant mountains, field ridges, trees, and returning birds.

The biting night wind, carrying the chill of early spring, whistled against my face, stinging like a dull knife.

The call connected, and Zhang Weijie, his voice low and filled with rage, demanded, "What exactly do you want?"

"Come at me if you dare, but don't hurt my family."

On the other end of the phone, a man said in a sinister tone, "Zhang Weijie, if you're so capable, then don't call!"

"I thought you were so great."

Zhang Weijie said coldly, "Do you know the difference between being awesome and being an idiot?"

The man on the other end of the phone paused for a moment, then said, "I don't know what the difference is, but you get the idea from what I'm saying."

Zhang Weijie sneered, "Great people think they were stupid in the past, while stupid people always think they are great."

The man paused for a moment, then realized what he meant and yelled, "Kid, you dare to curse me!"