Chapter 13.2 - The Zhou Family (2)
"Eh, what are these, did you bring them?"
Several wooden sandalwood boxes were placed on the coffee table, which at first glance looked very valuable.
"It is my brother's wish, I hope grandpas and uncles and aunts will like it." Zhou Shiyun was facing Su Jinbei, but the words were for everyone.
In fact, Zhou Shiyun rarely attends such occasions because he is not good at doing things that are humane. However, the etiquette class that started from a young age has not been taught in vain. Even Zhou Shiyun, who is the most derailed of the Zhou family, can do things “by the book" when he wants to do it.
Grandpa Su first spoke, "Zheng Xian has the heart, this white jade chessboard and jadeite are genuine and precious goods, I have been looking for them for a long time."
"It is good that Grandpa is satisfied,"
Zhao Xueyan said. It’s too polite of you to bring so many things as soon as you come here."
"It is what I ought to do." Zhou Shiyun said shallowly.
Su Yundong opened a box in front of him. Inside the box was a set of seven blue and white pastel cups. At first glance, it was an ancient antique. Su Yundong glanced at Zhou Shiyun, and every gift he gave was aimed at one person. Her dad loved to collect these things.
The Zhou family really understands their family, really very well.
Su Yundong said, "Young Master Zhou, I heard that you come to take my sister this time. This is also your older brother’s intention?"
Zhou Shiyun looked at him and said, "Miss Su and I have been engaged for a long time. The Zhou family should have done it a long time ago. It is a bit improper to pull her away right before New year."
"No, no, it's very proper." Zhao Xueyan hurriedly said, "Seeing that you two have such a good relationship, I'm happy, you guys, you two should definitely go back and visit your grandma”
Su Jinbei rolled her eyes secretly. Who was the one who always urged her to return home when she was not home, now who is the one who is sending her away so happily and excitedly?
At this time, the man in black who came with Zhou Shiyun whispered, "Young Master, it's time to go."
Zhou Shiyun raised his hand and looked at his watch. "It's getting late, we have to go first."
Zhao Xueyan, "Go go, hurry and go as soon as possible."
Zhou Shiyun stood up, bowed slightly to everyone, and then looked at Su Jinbei
Zhao Xue Yan paused and pulled Su Jinbei to the side, and whispered in her ear, "Don’t cause trouble at the Zhou’s."
Su Jinbei cast sidelong glances at her, "Mom, how do you think I can even cause trouble?"
"Show them that you are a well-bred young lady, don't embarrass the Su family."
Su Jinbei played with her hair. "You don't need to worry about it. How can I as a young miss of the Su family not deliver?" After turning around, Su Jinbei grabbed Zhou Shiyun's arm, "Let’s go, my dear fiance."
Going out, the two got in the car.
In the back seat, Zhou Shiyun pulled her arm away by her clothed sleeves. Su Jinbei doesn't mind either, it's much better than the situation where he avoided her before she even touched him.
"Going to Beijing this time, what do I have to do?"
The driver and manager in the front row were silent.
Zhou Shiyun said his eyes looked straight ahead, "Just seeing the family."
"Oh, the legendary meeting of parents, that's true, since the engagement banquet didn't work out, they didn’t even see me in person."
Zhou Shiyun paused and said nothing.
Su Jinbei continued, "Knowing that you have a lot of rules in the Zhou family, I think you should tell me first so that I will not embarrass myself when the time comes."
Zhou Shiyun looked over at her, "Don't worry, no big issue, just follow me."
Su JInbei raised her eyebrows. It sounded so warm and friendly. When she was just about to speak up, Zhou Shiyun continued again, "But, your clothes won't work. After getting off the plane, the steward will bring you to change your clothes."
Su Jinbei glared angrily. Does he mean she doesn’t look good?
"Sorry, what you are wearing today is..." Zhou Shiyun couldn’t find an adjective, and finally said, "Grandma is more traditional."
He said sorry even though he didn't have any intention to apologise in the first place. Su Jinbei looked down at herself. Today, her neckline is relatively low, the strappy high-heeled is a bit too seductive, and the naked long legs in the winter are indeed a bit …. cold.
But for Su Jinbei, it is how she normally dresses!
"Does the tradition mean you want me to cover myself up to my chin?"
Zhou Shiyun glanced at her, "It's not that exaggerated, just around the neck."
"..."
After travelling from south to north, Zhou Shiyun really took her to change her clothes after the plane landed.
In the dressing room, Su Jinbei looked at herself in the mirror. She was wearing a handmade Su embroidered cheongsam, and her feet were in exquisite but conservative short high heels. This kind of dress seemed to be different from the way she looked when she first came in. She looked like she travelled back a century.
"Miss, please come with me to get your hairstyle done," said the man beside him.
"Ok." Su Jinbei walked out of the dressing room and sat down in front of the mirror.
In order to cover Su Jinbei's excessively charming aura, the hairstylist gathered her long curly hair up, and finally decorated her hair with a pale blue jade hairpin, adding a graceful and elegant touch.
