Chapter 1415: The Arrival of a Distant Visitor
Chapter 1415: The Arrival of a Distant Visitor
"Yes, young master." Zai An turned and walked out.
Zhuang Shiyuan took the phone Zai An had left behind and gently touched the screen. His fingers couldn't carry out the commands sent by his brain, like a rusted machine, unable to move. He numbly tapped the screen, trying for a long time before finally unlocking it.
Mu Ning was listed among the contacts in the phone book. Zhuang Shiyuan wanted to call her, but when he remembered the news report, his hand loosened and the phone slipped off the bed.
Zhuang Shiyuan closed his eyes weakly, tired, and stared blankly at the snow-white ceiling. After a long time, he closed his eyes again to rest.
Kyoto.
Zhuang Zhoucheng arrived in Kyoto at night, and Huo Yan immediately asked about his eldest son's situation.
"Is Shiyuan really awake? Is he okay? How is his health?"
Zhuang Zhoucheng got out of the car and put his big hand on her shoulder. "He's fine. How have you been these days? Are you too tired? Qiqi said that you've been taking care of everything before and after the wedding. Leave the trivial matters to the wedding planner. Don't run around with him all day."
"I understand. Tell me about Shiyuan quickly. What does he look like?" Huo Yan was anxious. She was the one who asked him first, so why was he asking her back?
"What to say about him? What is there to say?" Zhuang Zhoucheng was helpless. It would be fine as long as his son woke up. He would need to slowly recuperate for a long time, which could not be rushed.
Zhuang Zhoucheng is not a man who talks too much. His thoughts have gone through many twists and turns, but only a few words come out of his mouth.
"How is his mood? Does he look good? Can he eat, walk, and communicate? He's been lying in bed for four years, not just four days. When he woke up, everything around him changed. We were not with him yet. Did he have any extreme reactions? Did you ask him if he felt any discomfort in his body? Did you call a doctor to check him immediately..." blah blah.
Zhuang Zhoucheng stood there, looking at her with gentle and tolerant eyes, and couldn't help laughing for a long time.
"One Hundred Thousand Whys?"
Huo Yan's face darkened slightly. Zhuang Zhoucheng looked up at the person who came out to greet him, and stopped himself from hugging his wife.
"Okay, don't be unhappy, okay? You'll know everything when you go back to see him in a few days. Now that you've asked, you won't be satisfied even if I answer, right?" Zhuang Zhoucheng stroked Huo Yan's hair. Most mothers are probably this anxious about their children. Zhuang Zhoucheng looked at Huo Yan gently. He rarely enjoyed her being so worried about him.
"Zhuang Zhoucheng!" Huo Yan wanted to say something but stopped herself. Everyone else had left, so she could only stop. "Then I'll ask you again later, after you've rested for a while."
"You." Zhuang Zhoucheng patted her shoulder.
Kou Yuancheng came out with a cane, "Master Zhuang, you must have had a hard time on the road."
"I'm fine. How are you feeling lately?" Zhuang Zhoucheng asked politely.
After all, he's at this age now, and his aggressiveness is no longer what it used to be. After years of experience, he's become calm, reserved, and peaceful. His tone is also easygoing, making him seem very approachable.
Zhuang Zhoucheng and Kou Yuancheng stood together. Although they were not much different in age, Kou Yuancheng and Zhuang Sanye were from two different eras. Zhuang Zhoucheng was old, but he could not be described as an "old man". He was still graceful and radiant. His wife took care of his skin and body every day, so he was still healthy and graceful.
Kou Yuancheng was tortured by the ruthless shackles. Standing there with a cane, he looked like an old man in his twilight years.
"Mr. Zhuang is so thoughtful. I'm still in good health." Kou Yuancheng smiled. After greeting Kou Quan, he said, "Dad, let's go inside first. Everyone must have worked hard on the journey. Let's rest for a while and then arrange for dinner at the hotel."
"Well, go in." Zhuang Zhoucheng agreed and took Huo Yan with him.
Seventeen and Kou Quan stood at the door to greet them. Behind them came the relatives of the Zhuang family who had come from the capital. They were all taking a short rest in the villa before going to the hotel.
Each of the out-of-town guests had their accommodations confirmed in advance. The wedding and the itinerary for the day and night were also carefully planned by a dedicated person.
The eldest wife's family, the descendants of the two aunts of the Zhuang family, the Zhao family, the Ye family, the sons and grandchildren of the second master's family, the number of relatives alone is already quite large, so if the Zhuang family wants to hold a family banquet, how can there be fewer people going?
Lu Jiang and Zhou Lan'er were walking at the end. Lu Jiang entered the door closer to Kou Quan, and Seventeen was on Zhou Lan'er's side.
When Zhou Lan'er entered the room, she suddenly stopped. Seventeen smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Lu Jiang and Sister Lan'er, for coming to my wedding with Brother Xiaoquan."
That one sentence reminded Zhou Lan'er of her identity and their current relationship. She was Lu Jiang's wife, and Kou Quan was Shiqi's ex and current husband.
Zhou Lan'er slowly turned her head to look at Seventeen and suddenly smiled. "You guys are really surprising. Really, it's so surprising. I've been wondering why Brother Xiaoquan didn't die."
"Lan'er." Lu Jiang called softly, wrapping his hand around hers. "We are here to attend Kou Quan and Qiqi's wedding, and we should send them our wedding blessings."
Lu Jiang looked at Zhou Lan'er, let go of her hand, gently raised his arm, and clasped her shoulders.
Kou Quan smiled, "Welcome friends from afar, come in and rest for a while. We'll send a car to pick you up soon. After dinner at the hotel, you can move around freely. Kyoto's night view is also very beautiful. How about going out for a drink tonight, just the few of us?"
Some things can't be completely forgotten; the remaining issues must be resolved. Even if you can pretend to forget, there will still be a knot in your heart. Talking it out may not heal the scars in your heart, but it can at least calm down some of the resentment.
Seventeen glanced at Kou Quan, with no objection, only understanding.
He had already set a wedding date with Sister Lan'er, but...
This matter was delayed by Zhou Haoyu's accident, so the expected wedding did not take place, and Zhou Lan'er has always been upset. Although it was Zhou Lan'er's own decision to choose Lu Jiang, if Kou Quan had no intention of marrying her, how could she have thrown herself into Lu Jiang's arms in anger?
But in the end, the person who planned Zhou Haoyu's accident was Kou Quan!
Thinking back to the past, there were too many tangled and confusing things mixed together. It was impossible for one person to sort them out.
Lu Jiang glanced sideways and smiled, "Okay!" Then he turned to Zhou Lan'er and asked softly, "Okay?"
"Whatever." Zhou Lan'er said softly with a sullen face.
From the beginning, she was on guard against Seventeen just as her elder brother was on guard against Kou Quan, fearing that Kou Quan would treat Seventeen not as his biological sister but as his sweetheart. Ha, it turns out that even the most gentle men are actually wolves.
"Please come in." Kou Quan led the way with a smile, and Seventeen followed into the house.
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