Zheng Haoyu wrinkled his brow, his face full of distaste; he'd never seen a girl so unguarded when she ate.
But Zheng Peng and his wife didn't see it that way. A girl would only act this way around her own family, which showed that Su Nian liked them.
"Come, Haoyu, try the braised ribs Xiaonian made, they are very tasty." Before Zheng Haoyu could refuse, Luo Qing put a piece in his bowl.
Zheng Haoyu looked at Su Nian, surprised that this woman could also cook.
Su Nian glared back at him. There are still many things you don't know, she thought.
To Luo Qing, their little interaction was flirtatious, making her smile brightly.
After dinner.
"Haoyu, come to the study with me." said Zheng Peng, as he headed for the study.
Su Nian stayed in the living room watching TV with Mrs. Luo Qing, then asked, "Mom, were the servants in our villa transferred from the old house?"
"Yes, Haoyu likes the food cooked by Mrs. Li, so after he bought the villa, I let Mrs. Li bring a few people to take care of him. Why, are they not doing a good job?"
"No, it's not that, mom. I just got used to being alone when I was in France, I don't like it when there are too many people."
"Alright, I'll tell them to come back tomorrow then. But what about the meals…"
"Don't worry, Mom, I can do anything. They just need to come and clean the villa once a week."
"Alright."
After chatting with Luo Qing for a bit, Su Nian excused herself to rest, claiming she was tired.
As she passed by Zheng Peng's study, she heard his angry shouts.
"From now on, you need to behave yourself outside! And, do not associate with that woman, Qin Xiaofei, anymore. You are a married man; you should live a good life with Xiaonian. Xiaonian is so much better than Qin Xiaofei. Even if your mother and I didn't say it outright, we would never allow Qin Xiaofei to be our daughter-in-law."
"But I also did not agree to have Su Nian as my wife."
"What is wrong with Xiaonian? Must you like Qin Xiaofei?"
"Everything is wrong. She has bewitched you all to speak highly of her."
"You disobedient son, say no more. Now you just need to be a good husband."
Oh my God, I didn't mean to eavesdrop. But Zheng Haoyu is ruthless even towards his own father.
So, Zheng Haoyu has a woman he actually likes. No wonder he's bitter about my sudden arrival as his wife.
But if he's so enamored with someone, why is he still philandering around? This makes him a womanizer and a scum, Su Nian thought, as she gently walked away, appearing and disappearing like a gust of wind.
Little did she know then, just how much harm Qin Xiaofei would cause her in the future.
Inside Zheng Haoyu and Su Nian's bedroom, two red "double happiness" characters remained posted on the headboard. In their wedding photo, she grinned happily, while he kept a tight lip, creating an odd harmony within their disharmony.
All of this felt so ironic to Su Nian, who had inexplicably married the infamous Zheng Haoyu.
When Zheng Haoyu returned, his handsome face carried the stormy gloom that usually preceded a tempest. Not sparing Su Nian a single glance, it was obvious that the old man had ordered him to stay the night.