Lu Qiongqi lowered his head slightly, and a flickering light flashed in his eyes.

Things were developing just as she wanted.

Bai Anan shuddered when she thought of the scene of Qin Shi and her second brother together.

Qin Shi is certainly good, but only mediocrely good.

Although the two are best friends, to be honest, Qin Shi is not a good match for Zhou Ceyan, from hardware to software.

According to what she had thought before, her second sister-in-law should be a banished immortal from heaven, detached from the world.

Old Mrs. Zhou's face also darkened. Qin Shi actually dared to set her sights on Zhou Ceyan. She really didn't know her own weight.

Lu Qiongqi caught the change in Mrs. Zhou's expression and cleared her throat.

She raised her voice and asked, "The marriage partner is Zhou Ceyan, will you agree?"

Qin Shi's eyes wandered over Lu Zhanyan, and seeing that he had no reaction to this, she turned around and looked at her mother.

Although Lu Fengping maintained a calm expression on her face, her heart was already in turmoil.

She knew that Lu Fengkai was always stubborn, and she could tell from his expression that there was no room for maneuver.

She had figured out the key point in just a few moments. Whether from the perspective of the Zhou family's reputation and status or from Zhou Ceyan's own perspective, this marriage was indeed a step above Qin Shi's.

Lu Fengping was thinking in her mind, if she could have a son-in-law who was a senior officer in the special forces...

People in the circle will also look up to her. She, Lu Fengping, can hold her head high in front of others, and no one will talk about or laugh at her behind her back.

So, she pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Shishi, even though this marriage comes suddenly, just accept it for the sake of the Lu family."

Qin Shi also understood what Lu Fengping was thinking, and she also understood the interests involved.

If I could marry such a powerful and privileged man and become Mrs. Zhou, it would be much more prestigious than being an illegitimate lady in the Lu family.

Qin Shi bit her lip and said timidly: "Since it is my parents' order, I can't refuse. Everything is up to my uncle's arrangement."

Seeing that she was sensible, Lu Fengkai's expression softened a little.

Old Mrs. Zhou's eyes were like a deep ancient well, seeing through the thoughts of everyone in the Lu family at a glance, and her voice was like a huge bell.

"I disagree!"

Lu Qiongqi showed an expression of expectedness. She had long known that the Zhou family would not allow Qin Shi to marry in.

Lu Fengping's reputation in the wealthy circle of Yongcheng has long been ruined, and rumors about her and Lu Fengkai are spreading outside. Qin Shi and her children grew up around the Lu brothers and sisters, and they were influenced by them. There was no telling what kind of bad habits they would be infected with.

Any family that is honest and abides by the rules will not allow a daughter-in-law with such a family background to enter the family.

What’s more, it’s the Zhou family with a profound foundation.

Her move was to reduce the tense atmosphere between the two families.

Find something for everyone to do.

Lu Qiongqi walked to Bai Zhulan's side, her voice clear and melodious.

"Grandma, our Lu family has already thought of a solution. A marriage exchange can allow us to maintain our in-law relationship, but if you disagree, we will definitely not force it. It's just... I don't know what to do."

There was a bit of confusion and helplessness on his face, which made people feel pity for him.

Old Mrs. Zhou looked at the little girl's fresh face and clear eyes, which were much better than the pretentious Qin Shi.

Other thoughts came to her mind, but they were quickly suppressed.

"Why don't you agree?"

Accompanied by the man's clear voice.

A Doberman Pinscher quickly ran into the house and went straight to Lu Qiongqi's feet, rubbing her calves with its head.

But Lu Qiongqi was only focused on looking at the man who walked in.

Zhou Ceyan walked with a relaxed pace and a carefree look. He had changed into a new set of clothes, a white shirt with black trousers. It was simple yet elegant, making him look like the bright moon in the sky, like a touch of brightness in the boundless night.

He looks like an elegant and noble gentleman.

Even standing side by side with Lu Zhanyan, he would not lose even a bit.

His eyes fell on Lu Qiongqi's face like cold stars, and there was a sense of exploration in his voice.

"You were the one who just said you wanted to exchange the bride?"

Lu Qiongqi blinked and replied, "Grandma has already refused, so I won't change it now."

She looked at Mrs. Zhou expectantly: "Right, grandma?"

Bai Zhulan nodded, and then she glared at Zhou Ceyan. Although it was a reprimand, it was doting: "You bastard, you finally came back."

Zhou Ceyan's eyes sparkled with a smile: "With you at home, it doesn't matter whether I come back or not."

With just a few words, the old lady was made happy, and the wrinkles at the corners of Bai Zhulan's mouth were noticeably raised.

He walked to the right side of Old Lady Zhou and sat down gracefully. Bai Zhulan immediately felt much more at ease and stopped talking.

Zhou Ceyan paused for a moment and continued, "But when I was outside the door, I heard you talking about the marriage exchange, and I think you can agree to it."

Agree to what?!

Lu Qiongqi's eyes widened. She had set up a small plan to save face, but she never expected that Zhou Ceyan himself would agree to it.

A subtle feeling arose in her heart.

Lu Qiongqi attributed this feeling to worry: If Qin Shi really married him, it would be difficult for him to control her, and it would also be difficult to investigate Huang Ma and the people behind her son.

She murmured softly, "Why come out now when else?"

Zhou Ceyan looked at her quietly, his deep eyes reflecting her clear eyes.

Her eyes were spinning around cleverly, as if stars were twinkling in them, her eyelashes were fluttering up and down like a dancing butterfly, and her rosy lips were mumbling, but no one knew what she was saying.

Zhou Ceyan retracted his gaze and continued, "Before my parents passed away, they asked Uncle Lu to take good care of the Zhou family. It was Uncle Lu who took the initiative to say that the two families should be united as one in the future, and that our bloodline would be intertwined. He also proposed that Zhan Yan and my eldest sister should be engaged. Is that right or not?"

Recalling the scene at that time, Lu Fengkai's face was solemn: "That's right, you are right."

Zhou Ceyan's voice was calm, like a pool of still water.

"But Zhan Yan and my eldest sister have no feelings for each other. If they force themselves to get together, I'm afraid they will only become a pair of resentful couples. It may even affect the relationship between the two families in the future. This is a situation that the Zhou family does not want to see."

Zhou Chengwei crossed her arms and agreed: "You are right."

It was rare for Lu Zhanyan and Zhou Chengwei to agree on this matter.

Zhou Ceyan said slowly: "The marriage exchange that Qiqi just proposed is a good idea. It can satisfy my parents' last wishes and will not let them fall into an unhappy marriage. This is a wise choice that can take into account the feelings of the two families and respect personal wishes."

If Zhou Ceyan hadn’t said that he agreed.

Then, Lu Qiongqi is still willing to call him his best friend.

But at this moment, she lowered her head with mixed emotions, leaned over and stroked the "lunch box" at her feet. The Doberman exposed its belly comfortably, completely defenseless.

Lu Qiongqi suddenly grabbed Hefan's mouth.

His eyes were fierce: Why don’t you let Zhou Ceyan stay with you for a while, you useless dog.

Hefan whimpered in grievance.

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