The next day arrived as promised. Qi Lei and Dongfang Liuyun woke up a little later than usual because today was Dongfang Shuman’s birthday. As granddaughter, Dongfang Liuyun had to go back to visit.
It was said that the birthday party was not as grand as usual. Instead, it was just a few family members and close friends who came to celebrate.
When the sunlight shone through the railing into the corridor, Qi Lei got up.
He was in a good mood as he made a nutritious breakfast. When the breakfast was ready, Dongfang Liuyun came downstairs slowly.
“You’re in good spirits. You can still get up and make a table like this.”
When Qi Lei helped Dongfang Liuyun pull out a chair, Dongfang Liuyun glanced at him.
“When have I ever been in low spirits?” Qi Lei replied before sitting down across from her and pouring her a cup of fresh milk.
Dongfang Liuyun elegantly picked up a knife and fork and began to eat the food on her plate
“Tastes pretty good. Your culinary skills have improved very quickly. Let’s go to the beach for a seafood feast tonight.”
“Aren’t you going back to celebrate Grandma’s birthday?”
Qi Lei did not even lift his eyes. Instead, he asked this question.
“I don’t think the people over there will like me. We’ll go early and leave early. Drive me there, there’s no need to go in, Grandma won’t be leaving City Z for a while. Let’s go and see her when Father gets back.”
Dongfang Liuyun did not want Qi Lei to get involved in those messy circles at all. It was not good for them. After all, she and Qi Lei were the ones living their lives.
“Are you that worried that your grandmother will make things difficult for me?”
Qi Lei felt a warmth in his heart when he heard that. He could naturally understand what she meant—
Dongfang Liuyun had always been unwilling to have too much contact with the Dongfang family. By doing so, she just wanted to have a few more days of peace and quiet.
When Dongfang Liuyun heard Qi Lei, she silently raised her eyes to look at him. She hesitated for a moment and did not deny it. Instead, she replied calmly, “It’s naturally for the best that you think that way. It’s all thanks to you for this period of time. When we have some free time at the end of the year, let’s hold our wedding.”
“Wedding?”
Upon hearing her words, Qi Lei’s hand froze. There was some joy that cannot be concealed in his dark eyes. “You;re willing to let our relationship develop to the above ground now?”
“Above ground? I’m living with you openly now. There’s an official seal on the marriage certificate. To be honest, I don’t think this wedding is too important. However, I should look good in a wedding dress. By the way, since we’re already at this point, do you still plan to take this wedding photo with me?”
As Dongfang Liuyun spoke, she looked up at Qi Lei.
“If you’re willing, we can do it anytime. I’ve already asked them to prepare the wedding dress. I was just waiting for you to say something.”
Qi Lei was very calm.
At this moment, Dongfang Liuyun smiled calmly. “What if I didn’t say anything?”
“I’ll just kidnap you to the ceremony hall.”
Qi Lei replied and gave her a sideways glance.
Dongfang Liuyun shrugged. “Then you can worry about that. I’m not familiar with weddings at all. I’ve only attended a few weddings, I only know how to be a bride.”
“Yes, I’ll give you a wedding that you’ll never forget.”
After breakfast, the couple did not rush over immediately. The birthday banquet was at night, so the couple thought about rushing over in the afternoon.
When they returned to the study, it was rare for them to have a joyous game battle. By the time they finished the dungeon, it was almost noon. The couple did not eat at home, but went to Su Chen’s place instead, this was because Su Chen’s place was between the Grand Lake Villa district and the Dongfang old mansion. Qi Lei had not seen Su Chen and the others for quite a while, so he thought about it and went over.
Su Chen was at home. Ji Zitong had not met Dongfang Liuyun before, it was a good opportunity for them to get to know each other.
When Qi Lei arrived at the entrance of Su Chen’s villa, Su Chen and Ji Zitong had already prepared lunch at home. The two of them went straight to their seats.
The meal was rather harmonious. Su Chen and Qi Lei chatted happily. Dongfang Liuyun was rather quiet as she accompanied him. Ji Zitong occasionally poured wine for the two of them. Of course, she would also chat with Dongfang Liuyun.
“You’re really beautiful, Miss Dongfang. I’ve heard Su Chen talk about you before.”
“You’re too polite. Just call Me Liuyun. Since both of you are very close friends with Qi Lei, You’re also my friend. Let me call you Zitong. You’re also very elegant and beautiful.” Dongfang Liuyun replied humbly.
Ji Zitong was also a mother-to-be now. These days, she was a little different from before. Now, she could not hide the gentleness in her body. Perhaps it was because she was about to become a mother.
“Liuyun loves antiques. Haven’t you been interested in those ancient cultures recently? If there’s a chance, you can interact with her more.”
Su Chen reminded her from the side.
Ji Zitong smiled and nodded.
“Why haven’t I seen Zhou Zimo around recently? Where the hell is he?”
Qi Lei toasted Su Chen and suddenly thought of Zhou Zimo.
When he heard this, Su Chen exchanged a look with Ji Zitong and chuckled softly, “He’s pursuing his own goddess. He doesn’t have the spare time to look for you to reminisce. I’ve said it before, among me, Mu Yuchen, and Zhou Zimo, he is the one who forgets his friends the most. If it was during the war, he’d be the easiest to be a traitor.”
Ji Zitong could not help but laugh when Su Chen said that, which surprised Qi Lei—
“So, Bro Zimo is infatuated with some woman?” Qi Lei asked.
“The pressure from his family is too great. Even if he’s not infatuated with anyone, he has nowhere to run this time.”
Although Su Chen said that, he was still a little worried about Zhou Zimo.
A woman like Qin Su was not someone Zhou Zimo could deal with easily. She was like an iceberg, an iceberg that could not be melted.
“I met Aunty Liang in the hospital a while ago, and the topic could not be separated from this.”
“Elder Zhou’s health is not very good. He’s been looking forward to Zimo’s marriage. Especially since you and Liuyun are married now, he is the only one left. Therefore, I can understand Aunty Liang’s feelings.”
“Understanding won’t get you anywhere.”
“He, Zhou Zimo, is quite capable as well. However, if he can really take down Qin Su, I, Su Chen, will have to give in.”
Qin Su?
Was this the woman that Zhou Zimo had taken a fancy to?
Qi Lei raised his handsome eyebrows and became a little curious.
Meanwhile, the few people who were happily eating naturally did not know that at the same time, in the outskirts of City Z, a few black luxury cars were driving along the clean Fatong Avenue towards the suburban villa area ahead…