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Zhou Zhigang looked at it more closely: "It's quite technically advanced. Even an ordinary carpenter couldn't make something this exquisite. It seems you've really grown a lot while I was away from home!"

After Li Suhua's persuasion last night and his own reflection, his attitude was no longer as bad as it was yesterday.

After all, he's my own son. It's the Lunar New Year, can we just let things stay this way?

But taking the initiative to speak was already his limit; getting him to apologize to Zhou Bingkun was absolutely out of the question!

Because he never felt he had done anything wrong; at most, he was just a little unfriendly towards Zhou Bingkun.

Zhou Bingkun said calmly, "Since there's no one at home, you have to learn something, otherwise you'll have to trouble outsiders if you encounter any problems."

Zhou Bingyi smiled and said, "Dad, you don't know, Bingkun is much smarter than we imagined! In our family, Zhou Rong and I combined are not as smart as Bingkun."

He wasn't a jealous person; he used to think his younger brother was immature.

But over the past few days, he discovered that his once immature younger brother had undergone a transformation and become even more outstanding than him.

He felt a little bittersweet, but mostly he was happy.

They're brothers, so of course they want the best for each other.

He originally only wanted to speak up for Zhou Bingkun, but he didn't know that his words would make Zhou Zhigang feel uneasy.

Of his three children, he valued his eldest son Zhou Bingyi the most, doted on his daughter Zhou Rong the most, and was most dissatisfied with Zhou Bingkun the most.

As a result, Zhou Bingkun, who was the most dissatisfied, has become the most successful and accomplished of the three children. He is happy, but he feels awkward more than anything.

Human nature is complex, and parents cannot treat their children equally.

Zhou Zhigang is a case in point.

So Zhou Zhigang changed the subject: "When is Xiao Rong coming back?"

Li Suhua said impatiently, "Didn't you ask yesterday? She said she'd probably get home on the third day of the Lunar New Year, but you don't leave until the sixth. You have enough time."

Zhou Zhigang breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good! Bingyi and the others are leaving on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, so our family can finally be reunited this year."

Li Suhua was also beaming with joy: "Yes, we can finally be reunited. I've been looking forward to this day for a long time."

At this point, Li Suhua suddenly asked curiously, "Xiao Rong's man is named Feng Huacheng, right? I heard he's a great poet in the capital. How does his poetry compare to our Kun'er's?"

This problem stumped Zhou Zhigang.

He knows nothing about poetry!

Seeing that the two elders were looking at him, Zhou Bingyi replied with difficulty, "This is a difficult question to answer! Some people may like Bingkun's poems, while others may like Feng Huacheng's poems, so there is no way to judge which is better."

Hao Dongmei spoke up, saying, "However, in terms of circulation, Bingkun's poems should be more numerous."

She hadn't read many of Feng Huacheng's poems, but she had read quite a few of Zhou Bingkun's poems, many of which were masterpieces.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to charm so many children of high-ranking officials there.

Chapter 173: Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua Argue Over Zhou Rong! (Please Subscribe!)

Li Suhua beamed with joy upon hearing Hao Dongmei's words.

A son-in-law is still a son-in-law; she definitely prefers her own son.

Zhou Zhigang then spoke up, "I've met Feng Huacheng before. He's a refined and cultured man, a real talent."

Li Suhua, however, said with dissatisfaction, "I don't know if he's a good person or not, but I do know that our Xiaorong almost disowned her parents for him."

She couldn't bear to blame her daughter, but she had absolutely no good feelings towards this son-in-law she had never met.

He was more than ten years older than his daughter, and he even made her suffer with him.

She even had a child, but she never saw the child even once.

No mother would feel good about this.

Especially after living with Zhou Bingkun and Zheng Juan for a long time, she naturally leaned more towards her son and daughter-in-law.

Zhou Zhigang said impatiently, "Why do you, an old woman, care so much? As long as Xiao Rong is happy, that's all that matters. Don't meddle."

Li Suhua muttered, "Even if I wanted to get involved, I couldn't! Xiao Rong's personality is exactly like yours; once she's made up her mind, not even eight oxen could pull her back."

Zhou Zhigang got anxious: "What, so you're blaming me for this?"

When did I say I was blaming you?

That's exactly what you meant!

Good heavens, they were all lovey-dovey yesterday, and today they're arguing right in front of the child. This left Zhou Bingyi and the others completely stunned.

Zhou Bingyi quickly tried to calm things down: "Dad, Mom, what are you saying? Why are you arguing?"

Zhou Zhigang snorted, "I didn't argue with her. I tried to reason with her, but did you see her being reasonable?"

Li Suhua also said with dissatisfaction, "I didn't say anything wrong. You were the one who said it first."

At this moment, the two elderly people were like children, neither willing to give in to the other.

Zhou Bingyi was both amused and exasperated: "Mom, stop talking, come on, have a piece of meat; Dad, let me toast you."

The two elderly people really didn't mean to argue; it was just that they started talking in the heat of the moment.

Zhou Bingyi's interruption immediately put her back on track.

Zhou Bingkun also joined in the toasting, and the three of them downed two bottles of wine.

After the meal, Zhou Bingyi, slightly drunk, gave Zhou Bingkun a thumbs up: "Bingkun, your wine is good! It's even better than the wine in our corps."

Zhou Bingkun smiled but didn't say anything.

This is some of the best wine he's acquired over the past few years; it's all aged, so of course it's pure.

After lunch, Zhou Zhigang and Li Suhua took Zhou Boyan out to play.

Zhou Bingkun then took Zheng Juan and Zheng Guangming out shopping as well.

Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei went to the place where they used to go to school to reminisce about their youth.

That evening, while Hao Dongmei was talking to Zheng Juan, Li Suhua found Zhou Bingyi and discussed having children with him.

Zhou Bingyi originally wanted to tell the truth, but he would take the blame upon himself.

But I knew that if I told them, my parents would definitely feel bad.

He didn't want to spoil his parents' fun, since they finally had a happy Chinese New Year this year.

So he said that because of work, the two of them decided not to have children for the time being.

Although Li Suhua felt disappointed, she respected her son and daughter-in-law's choice.

Her son and daughter-in-law don't want to have children for the time being, and she can't force them.

Before they knew it, it was the third day of the Lunar New Year. Zhou Bingkun and Zheng Juan had packed up early and brought a lot of New Year's goods.

Before leaving, Zhou Bingkun said to Li Suhua, "Mom, we won't be back for lunch. Yan Yan is in your care now."

Li Suhua waved her hand casually: "Go ahead, it's the New Year, you guys finally get together, have some fun, don't rush back, leave Yan Yan to us."

Zheng Juan said softly, "Mom, thank you for your trouble."

Li Suhua immediately scolded, "What are you saying, child? Yan Yan is your son, but he's also my grandson. Look how happy he is playing with his grandfather. You don't need to worry about him."

After saying goodbye to Zhou Zhigang and Zhou Bingyi, Zhou Bingkun rode his bicycle with Zheng Juan on the back and left home.

After Zhou Bingkun and Zheng Juan left, Zhou Zhigang muttered discontentedly, "Xiao Rong is coming back today, and he still wants to go out. Is his friend more important than his own sister?"

"Alright, alright!" Li Suhua interrupted Zhou Zhigang's mutterings. "You didn't say anything earlier, and now that they've left, what's the point of you saying it?"

Zhou Zhigang muttered something under his breath, then asked, "Will Xiao Rong be able to get here today?"

"I don't know. She hasn't sent any news, and I don't know where she is. I'm so worried," Li Suhua said anxiously.

Li Suhua started preparing early because her daughter said she would be home today.

It's almost noon and there's still no news. How can I not be anxious?

Zhou Bingyi and Hao Dongmei could only comfort them and tell them not to worry.

Zhou Bingkun and Zheng Juan quickly returned to Guangzipian.

After entering the Guangzi area, he encountered many acquaintances who greeted Zhou Bingkun warmly.

"Hey, Bingkun, you're back?"

"Well, I'm back!"

"Bingkun, I heard your dad came back for the New Year. Why didn't he send a letter?"

“My dad just got back. He’s been exhausted these past few days. When I get back, I’ll tell him I miss him and ask him to come back and have a couple of drinks with you.”

"That's a good feeling."

“Bingkun…”

……

Looking at the people constantly greeting Zhou Bingkun, Zheng Juan exclaimed, "The neighbors in Guangzi area are so warm and welcoming!"

Zhou Bingkun said with a smile, "Everyone here is simple and warm-hearted, and we've all been neighbors and friends for so many years, and we're related by marriage."

As soon as Zhou Bingkun arrived at his own courtyard, he saw Xiao Guoqing and Sun Ganchao standing at the gate.

Upon seeing Zhou Bingkun, Sun Ganchao exclaimed happily, "Kun'er, you're here!"

"You're not late, are you?" Zhou Bingkun asked with a smile as he parked the car.

Xiao Guoqing laughed and said, "It's not too late, not at all! Look at you, you've come all this way, but what did you bring? Doesn't that make me look bad?"

Zhou Bingkun smiled but didn't say anything.

After taking the things inside, Zhou Bingkun looked at Xiao Guoqing and Sun Ganchao and asked, "How's it going? You've had quite a bit to drink these past two days, haven't you?"

Sun Ganchao said with a smile, "I didn't drink much, but Guoqing drank quite a lot. His two brothers-in-law can both drink."

Xiao Guoqing looked pained: "What can I drink? I just crave alcohol! Kun'er gave me a few bottles of good wine, and they've ruined them all. It breaks my heart."

"It's okay. If you want to drink, you can get two more bottles from me. I still have some."

Xiao Guoqing waved his hand: "Forget it! Such good wine is fine to try, but I can't drink it every day. I'm not as rich as you."

Zhou Bingkun glanced at the kitchen and asked, "Wu Qian is pregnant! Is it alright for you to have her cook?"

Xiao Guoqing said nonchalantly, "What problems could there be? It's not like it's anything heavy. Besides, Yu Hong is helping out too!"

Sun Ganchao nodded and said, "Yes, it's okay! Yu Hong and I arrived early and have been helping out the whole time, so Wu Qian won't get tired."

Xiao Guoqing suddenly became a little embarrassed and said, "Kun'er, there's something I need to tell you first. Don't blame me if you hear it."

"What's wrong? What did you do to offend me?"

Zhou Bingkun knew Xiao Guoqing well; he was an absolutely honest man. He wouldn't be in such an awkward situation unless it involved something unpleasant to Xiao Guoqing.

Chapter 174, Qiao Chunyan's Moral Blackmail-Style Apology! (Please Subscribe!)

Xiao Guoqing sighed: "It's Chunyan, isn't it? She heard from somewhere that we were having a get-together today, so she came to me and said she would come too."

“You know me, I definitely wouldn’t agree to them treating you like that! But that spendthrift Wu Qian was persuaded by Chunyan in just a few words, so Chunyan and that guy Cao Debao will be here today.”

"Kun'er, I'm so sorry! I had no choice."

When Zhou Bingkun heard that Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao would also be coming, his brows immediately furrowed.

He had completely broken off relations with those two, so he had no desire to see them at all.

When he heard that they were coming too, his first reaction was to leave.

But seeing Xiao Guoqing's awkward expression, she thought again, why should he leave?

Seeing that Zhou Bingkun remained silent, Sun Ganchao quickly stepped in to explain: "Kun'er, I can vouch for this. It really has nothing to do with Guoqing! Guoqing and I hardly ever talk to Qiao Chunyan and Cao Debao anymore."

"But it's the Lunar New Year, and it's really not easy to send them away if they want to come..."

Actually, there was something he didn't tell us: the reason Qiao Chunyan knew about their scheme was because of his wife, Yu Hong.

Yu Hong and Qiao Chunyan both worked at the public bathhouse. Qiao Chunyan was also Yu Hong's mentor, so they were quite close.

That's why Sun Ganchao felt embarrassed and helped Xiao Guoqing persuade Zhou Bingkun.

As Zhou Bingkun became more and more successful, the relationship between the three also changed.