Dead rivals overturned each other

In the hotel box, beside the spacious round table, Zhou Jiankun sat first, followed by Zhou Liang, and Xu Zhuo carefully buried his head, sitting on his right hand, full of worries.

At Grandpa Zhou's age, his thinking has always been traditional. If he said something to break up the two of them... Xu Zhuo frowned, feeling extremely anxious.

Zhou Jiankun was looking at the menu with a serious face, the atmosphere in the room was stagnant, and even the waiter standing next to him didn't dare to say anything.

After he ordered the dishes, the waiter immediately turned around and wanted to go out, but was stopped by Zhou Liang, "Wait, add a small stir-fried yellow beef and spicy chicken."

Hearing this, Xu Zhuo looked up at him, unexpectedly, at this moment, Zhou Liang was still thinking about his taste.

Zhou Jiankun knew what was going on at a glance, and his expression seemed to be worse than before.

Subconsciously, Xu Zhuo buried his head down again, picking at the seam of his trousers nervously.

It wasn't the first time he met Zhou's grandpa. When he was studying in high school, he occasionally ran into Zhou Liang's house a few times.

But in his impression, the old man is the image of a kind-hearted scholar who is always reading books or newspapers.

Today, this elderly man in a Zhongshan-style suit with no trace of wrinkles coincides with the rumored image of the helm of the Zhou Group's Thunderbolt. The one who made the decision was still the one in front of him.

Xu Zhuo was not only shocked, but also worried, which was also a knot in his heart all the time.

A traditional and decent family like the Zhou family attaches great importance to the choice of a spouse for the only direct male descendant in the family. Many of their high school classmates belong to such a family. After graduation, they obeyed their family's arrangements to get married without exception.

If Zhou Liang hadn't met him, he might have followed the same old path.

Xu Zhuo knew that this family had brought Zhou Liang a lot of pain, but it was also his irreplaceable family, especially Grandpa Zhou.

When Xu Zhuo was in high school, he often went to Zhou's house to stay overnight. At that time, he already felt Zhou Liang's love and respect for his grandfather.

The same goes for the Chinese New Year, even if he is too busy to leave, Zhou Liang has the idea of ​​going back to celebrate the Chinese New Year with his grandfather's order.

He said that Zhou's father was out for business all year round, and his grandfather was more like his father and teacher, who guided him correctly in his life and ideas, and his grandfather was his sky.

But at this time, the sky was full of cloudy clouds, as if a storm was about to come.

Out of the corner of his eye, Xu Zhuo could feel that Zhou Liang's back was straighter than before. At this time, his heart must not be relaxed, but he still managed to separate part of his mind, holding Xu Zhuo's hand silently under the table, rubbing his thumbs against each other. The back of his hand to show comfort.

Needle dropping could be heard inside the house, Zhou Jiankun seemed angry and unwilling to speak out, all parties remained silent, all had their own concerns.

In the end, Zhou Mu was the first to bear it:

"Grandpa, why did you come back from Hainan suddenly?"

At this time, the whole family should still be on vacation in Hainan.

Zhou Jiankun snorted coldly, "If I don't come back, can I see you brat?"

Knowing that he was wrong, Zhou Mu originally agreed to go to Hainan to celebrate the New Year, but got off the plane just before take-off. The old man should have come back to question him, but he accidentally broke the relationship between himself and Xu Zhuo. caught off guard.

Ever since he decided to participate in this variety show, he had already thought about how to deal with the anger of his family members. After being with Xu Zhuo, he also made plans to have such a day sooner or later:

"Grandpa, maybe in your eyes, Xu Zhuo is just a male classmate of mine. He was my love for a while when I went astray in a daze. I thought that we were just catching up with the trend and looking fresh together for fun. But what I have to express is that, I have liked Xu Zhuo for eight years, and no one can be more sure of how true my feelings for him are than me, so even if you can't support it, please don't question it."

Xu Zhuo shook his hand back.

Zhou Jiankun seemed to think his words were ridiculous, and was about to speak, but Zhou Liang continued:

"I know what you're going to say. You might say that my thinking is too simple, and I feel that I haven't thought it through. In fact, I can't be more clear, and I understand all the concerns of you and your parents. First of all, my public identity is just An actor has never had any connection with the Zhou family, and will continue to do so in the future, and will never have any impact on the family.

Second, on the issue of future generations.I have never had a deep obsession with this aspect. If Xu Zhuo wants to have a child in the future, I don't mind taking legal means such as adoption.

The last one is the issue of family inheritance.If grandpa still needs me, I will definitely not shirk my responsibility. If grandpa decides to give up on me, it is also a good choice to choose an heir from collateral children. For example, although Zhou Lingyu is a girl, she is still very playful , but with correct guidance in the future, he will be a good seedling for business. The Zhou family has never been a patriarchal family. Grandpa can give other younger generations more opportunities. "

Zhou Liang poured a cup of tea for Zhou Jiankun, "Grandpa, I didn't mean to separate myself from the Zhou family. I just didn't want the Zhou family to be implicated by me. You will always be my family. In the future, I will always work hard Get everyone's understanding."

Zhou Jiankun looked at the cup of tea, the blurred tea leaves stretched out, and the tea was so dark green that the bottom of the cup could not be seen clearly.He picked up the teacup with a sneer, "You know?"

His words seemed to be a question, but also like a statement. He didn't wait for Zhou Liang's answer, but looked at Xu Zhuo:

"What about you, do you understand?"

When Xu Zhuo was asked suddenly, his body paused.

He naturally thought it over clearly, even if his career was hindered or he was not favored by others, he would still be with Zhou Mu, it was inevitable.

He nodded without hesitation.

Zhou Jiankun didn't believe it, and asked again: "Have you really thought it through? What I'm saying is that because of you, Zhou Liang's painstaking efforts in the entertainment industry were all in vain. He lost endorsements and resources. In the end, he might even lose his livelihood. It can’t be maintained, this situation, have you thought about it?”

Xu Zhuo's face paled instantly.

He only thought about his own ruin, and made what he thought was the worst plan, but after Zhou Jiankun's words, he was instantly awakened.

The worst thing for him is not how difficult his own experience will be, but because Zhou Liang fell from the clouds, just thinking about it makes him feel suffocated.

Zhou Liang noticed that his hands were shaking, resisted the urge to hold him in his arms, and put his hands on his shoulders: "This will not happen, don't be afraid."

Zhou Jiankun had a panoramic view of his movements, didn't speak, just looked at Xu Zhuo.

Xu Zhuo could feel the invisible pressure from Zhou Jiankun's direction, more like strangling his throat to prevent him from breathing.

Zhou Liang looked distressed, frowned and said, "Grandpa."

Zhou Jiankun threw the teacup on the table vigorously, "Would you like to try how vulnerable you think you are to economic independence and the status of contacts accumulated in the circle, in front of capital?"

Both Zhou Liang and Xu Zhuo's expressions froze.

They all knew how realistic Zhou Jiankun's words were, and they couldn't produce any strength to refute them for a while.

At this time, there was a knock on the door of the box, and the waiter brought a table of dishes.

Zhou Jiankun seemed to have finished his words here, and he didn't even bother to look at them again, picked up the bowl and chopsticks, and started to eat.

When he was about to taste the fourth course, Xu Zhuo suddenly said, with an extremely firm tone:

"I've figured it out, I will still be with Zhou Mu."

Zhou Jiankun put down his chopsticks and looked at him.

Xu Zhuo no longer lowered his head, but looked at Zhou Mu, "Zhou Mu has thought about what I think, and he has made all the preparations to walk towards me. If I still retreat, it would be too hypocritical. "

Hearing this, Zhou Jiankun silently moved the plate of spicy chicken filled with sautéed red peppers to Xu Zhuo's face.

Xu Zhuo was startled.

Zhou Liang was also very surprised, "Grandpa, you..."

Zhou Jiankun raised his hand to signal them to use their chopsticks to eat.

In the end, the two were still stunned.

Zhou Jiankun shook his head and laughed, "I just want to see, if you can't even pass me, how will you face the world's gossip in the future?"

Only then did Xu Zhuo regain his senses, and saw Zhou Liang's helpless expression. It turned out that Grandpa Zhou wanted to test their ideas, not really want to stop them.

Much to the surprise of the two of them, Zhou Liang gave Xu Zhuo a piece of beef with a little reassurance.

Seeing that Grandpa Zhou's teacup was empty again, Xu Zhuo quickly filled it up for him.

Seeing Zhou Liang's hesitant expression, Zhou Jiankun knew the doubts in his heart.

"Ah, let me ask you, did you want to be an actor because of classmate Xiao Xu?"

Zhou Mu pondered for a moment, "Yes, but not entirely. At first, I really became interested in the major of acting when I was watching his final report drama. But being an actor is mostly out of my own selfishness."

Zhou Jiankun nodded, "I know, because of your grandma's outdated concept of being a good family member, she arranged a marriage for your father that didn't end well. Although your father and mother reconciled in the end, and you also returned to the Zhou family, the relationship between the aristocratic family I've heard the rumors about how nasty you are. I also know that you are not because your emotions have gone to your head, but because you hope to have a new identity, or hope to find new life beliefs in each new role. It is only because of your eagerness to become an actor. So, in the case of your parents' opposition, I support you in acting."

Zhou Liang pursed his lower lip. It turned out that his grandfather knew about it, so he did some actions to encourage him to drop out of school, retake the college entrance examination, and enter the entertainment circle under the accusation of "rebellion" by his parents.

Without his grandfather, he would not be able to get to where he is today.

He was very guilty, just now he really had the idea that his grandfather would use his acting career as a threat to stop him from being with Xu Zhuo. Maybe the Zhou family would, but his grandfather would never.

Zhou Jiankun served rice for the two juniors himself, "My Zhou Jiankun's grandson, in which line of life can't be a man? You haven't let me down now, it's because every step of yours has been carefully considered. I believe in your choice." , just like I believed you were engaged in art at the beginning, and I don’t want to repeat the same mistakes that happened to your grandma back then, and I will not interfere in the marriage of your younger generation.”

Zhou Liang grabbed the spoon and wanted to serve grandpa a meal.

Xu Zhuo's nose was a little sour. His grandparents passed away early, and they loved him a lot when they were young. If they were still alive, they would never sit back and watch the family property be diluted and divided by relatives after his father passed away.

Zhou Jiankun sighed, "Your parents have been hiding it from me because I'm old, and I'm afraid that I won't be able to bear it when I find out about you. But you suddenly moved out from home, and you didn't go home for three years because you were filming on the set. During the Chinese New Year, when I occasionally go home to see you, I will pick your parents when they are not at home, no matter how old and blind I am, I know there must be something wrong behind my back."

He took out his mobile phone and tapped the screen, "Now is the era of the Internet. Recently, I asked my assistant to search for your news on the Internet, and I always saw words related to classmate Xiao Xu. I thought about it a little deeper. What can't be figured out. I'm already at this age. If there is anything I can't see or accept, it's your parents who are still in the mirror."

As an elder, Zhou Jiankun naturally hopes that his grandson's life will be smooth and simple, and Zhou Liang chose this path, so he will inevitably not worry:

"Mr. Turing, a scientist respected by my grandfather and known as the father of computers, has laid the foundation of artificial intelligence beyond words, but his emotional experience is embarrassing. He is also a homosexual. At that time, it was considered sexual inversion and forced to undergo chemical castration. So homosexuality in the past would be considered a disease.”

Zhou Liang and Xu Zhuo put down their chopsticks and listened quietly.

"I have seen a lot during the years of studying abroad. Nowadays, the culture is open and the policy allows same-sex marriage, but secular prejudice is deeply rooted. It will not be eradicated from the roots in a day. There are many people like your parents in society. , and even more extreme boycott groups exist, how difficult the road you will take in the future, you should foresee it in advance."

Zhou Jiankun is using his personal experience and foresight to inoculate the two of them:

"Compared with homosexuality, I prefer the word 'queer' used in the academic world. Queer identities are no longer binary oppositions like homosexuality and heterosexuality. Queer people speak out for different genders and disadvantaged groups, and strive for coexistence. I know this is just an ideal state of identity, but I believe that one day in the future, technology can help break the shackles of identity and the restriction of reproduction. Although, it may still take the efforts of many generations."

Zhou Jiankun caressed Zhou Liang's hair lovingly, "The tolerance of this world may still be lacking, but you can be pioneers. Give your parents more time, don't blame your mother, I know it's because of this incident , your mother had a violent quarrel with you."

A trace of depression flashed across Zhou Mu's eyes.

Xu Zhuo felt uncomfortable. It turned out that Zhou Liang did this for himself secretly.

"You have always been your mother's pride. After discovering your sexual orientation, it had a great impact on her. She was also afraid that you would be rejected by your father because of this, and that you would be abandoned by your father again. She has always been an extremely insecure person. people."

Zhou Liang has always known that he also knew that his father would not turn his anger on his mother because of him, and that his mother was only because of the dark shadow of the past.

Zhou Jiankun patted Zhou Liang on the back and straightened his back, "In the future, your climbing experience will be similar to today's. You think you are fully prepared, and when you climb to a certain height, you will still be able to climb. I will be frightened by the new difficulty, have some hesitation, and want to give up for the sake of each other, but I hope that since you have decided to help each other, you will also help each other through the difficulties in the future.

"Especially you, Ah Mu. Grandpa gave you this name because he hoped that you would live like a tree, standing upright and not bowing to any wind and rain. You used the wrong word just now. You should not use forgiveness, but You should use understanding, you didn't do anything wrong, you don't need anyone's understanding, understand?"

Zhou Jiankun said seriously.

Zhou Liang and Xu Zhuo nodded in unison with firm gazes.

"Okay, let's eat."

Zhou Jiankun picked up the bowls and chopsticks again, and the two juniors felt at ease at this moment, and they also regained their appetites, so they ate.

After a meal.

Zhou Liang got up and said he was going to the bathroom, and paid the bill by the way.

Zhou Jiankun suddenly thought of something, got angry from it, and bent his elbow on Xia Zhou's waist, "You brat, learn more from now on, don't be angry with me, I will support you for a few more days if I live a few more days. "

"Grandpa, you must live a long life." Zhou Liang and grandpa laughed and quarreled, and hid out of the box.

Xu Zhuo seldom saw Zhou Liang like this, so he couldn't help laughing, and Zhou Jiankun looked at him.

Xu Zhuo was a little embarrassed, and stood up awkwardly, "Grandpa, let me rub your shoulders."

Zhou Jiankun didn't stop him, and let him massage himself, not to mention that he had a good grasp of the strength, and it was quite comfortable.

"Mu, he has the same personality as his awkward father, and he is bored in everything."

Xu Zhuo nodded vigorously. Zhou Liang has this kind of character, "And sometimes he speaks very irritatingly. In fact, what he said is not from the heart, but it is easy to be misunderstood."

On this point of view, Grandpa and Xu Zhuo reached a high degree of agreement last week.

Xu Zhuo nodded desperately.

Zhou Jiankun tried to communicate with Zhou Liang before, but his stubborn temper had little effect. Looking at his grandson today, he seemed a little calm, and he didn't know if it had something to do with Xu Zhuo.

"Some things, if I don't tell the old man, he will probably rot in his stomach for the rest of his life."

Xu Zhuo was a little curious, "What's the matter?"

Zhou Jiankun recalled, "About three years ago, he was still in his senior year at that time, but he was already a little famous, and he began to have the resources of a leading actor in an online drama, and he took on a play. What a coincidence, you also In that crew, it seems to be a supporting role."

Xu Zhuo was stunned for a moment, and a deep impression suddenly appeared in his mind.

I still remember that he was happy for several days and nights when he knew that Zhou Liang was going to play the role, but later Zhou Liang resigned, and it was rumored in the group that it was because of his discord with him. The WeChat account was deleted, and even then she was determined to become more popular than Zhou Liang.

As for why Chuan and him were at odds, it was because Zhou Liang sent his agent to ask the people in the team if Xu Zhuo was involved, and everyone thought of it.

I thought Zhou Liang's resignation was related to Xu Zhuo.

Zhou Jiankun continued: "The kid heard that you were coming to this crew, so he was so happy that he called his agent to confirm, and confessed that he must keep your role, because he has been interested in you for many years, and he was looking forward to this cooperation, but he was rejected. His mother, who was delivering the fruit plate outside the door, heard it, and got into a big fight at that time. His father also hated him when he came back. Parents locked the room, and he was not allowed to join the crew."

Xu Zhuo's eyelashes trembled, he didn't expect to have such secrets back then.

Zhou Jiankun sighed again, "At that time, the manager went home to talk about it, but his parents didn't agree. In the end, Zhou Liang was so stubborn that he even turned over the window. As a result, he accidentally fell on the second floor and broke his leg. There is a deep scar."

Xu Zhuo stayed where he was, so Zhou Liang did not deliberately not participate in the scene, but because he was hospitalized, he was unable to participate.

Zhou Jiankun said: "This kid likes you very much, always has been."

……

When Zhou Liang returned from paying the bill, Xu Zhuo was the only one left in the box.

Zhou Mu asked strangely, "Where is my grandfather?"

Xu Zhuo said in a muffled voice, "Grandpa said he was upset when he saw you, so he has already left."

Zhou Mu smiled helplessly, and felt that something was wrong with his voice, walked over and found that his eyes were a little red.

She leaned over and kissed his eyes, "What's the matter, are you so spicy by today's dishes?"

Xu Zhuo hugged him tightly, "I like you so much, Zhou Liang."

The corners of Zhou Liang's lips raised unconsciously, and he hugged him back, "What happened all of a sudden? It can't be some tricky little game."

It was rare for Xu Zhuo not to stab back, his tone was clingy and domineering: "I just like you very much, I want to tell you, I want to tell you."

Zhou Liang's neck was itchy from his hair, and he smiled, "Well, I'm listening."