Hearing Chen Xiao's words, Zhou Yuanyuan was suddenly stunned.

She didn't know what had happened between Li Ziqing and Chen Xiao, but she knew very well how heavy those words were.

Silence, then her eyes turned red, and tears flowed down.

"This child has really suffered. I don't know what has happened to her over the years."

Zhou Yuanyuan was heartbroken, and tears couldn't stop falling.

Chen Xiao took a deep breath and said firmly, "Aunt, don't worry, I will be good to Ziqing for the rest of my life. If anyone dares to bully her, I will beat him until he kneels in front of Ziqing and begs for mercy."

Zhou Yuanyuan nodded, then suddenly smiled, "Aunt believes you, and Aunt also believes in Ziqing's choice. Xiao Chen, congratulations, you have passed Aunt's test."

Zhou Yuanyuan smiled through her tears, and it was only then that Chen Xiao realized that everything Zhou Yuanyuan had just done was just a test for him.

Fortunately, and quite naturally, Chen Xiao passed the test.

At this time, Zhou Yuanyuan said again, "If your aunt and uncle are alive, they will definitely be very satisfied with you..."

Chen Xiao felt like he had been struck by lightning. Although he had guessed it long ago, he was still stunned when his aunt said it herself.

He couldn't help but ask, "Aunt, Ziqing's parents..."

Zhou Yuanyuan paused slightly and asked, "Didn't Ziqing tell you?"

"No, not a word."

Chen Xiao shook his head with a wry smile.

"Oh..."

Zhou Yuanyuan considered for a moment, then said, "Then it seems she's not ready to tell you yet. That's a painful memory for her, so only when she's willing to tell you will she truly let go. Until then, you can only wait patiently, do you understand, Xiao Chen?"

"Yes, I understand, Aunt. Don't worry, I have plenty of patience."

Chen Xiao chuckled.

Zhou Yuanyuan nodded with satisfaction. She was becoming more and more satisfied with the boyfriend Zhou Yuanyuan had found, who possessed a maturity and steadiness beyond his age.

Compared with those young masters she often came into contact with, he was far superior.

"Xiao Chen, since you and Ziqing insist on attending the Old Master's birthday banquet, I won't stop you. However, I want to give you a few words of warning first."

Zhou Yuanyuan instructed, "The Old Master has a terrible temper, but no matter what he says or does, I advise you not to get angry. Endure if you can, and endure even if you can't."

Chen Xiao was puzzled, "Why? Even if he bullies Ziqing, I can only watch?"

Zhou Yuanyuan said with a wry smile, "If he goes too far, I will protect you both with my life. But if he just scolds you a few times, don't argue with him, because our Old Master is not a simple old man."

"Oh? How is he not simple?"

The confusion on Chen Xiao's face deepened.

Zhou Yuanyuan explained, "Weicheng has many water and land terminals, and the Old Master was able to become king of the terminals at the age of thirty. Moreover, he started from scratch, without any backing or support, making the Zhou family a wealthy family in Weicheng. It can be said that everything the Zhou family owns now was won by his fists."

"Moreover, a man like him, whether in terms of scheming or methods, is not something ordinary old men can compare to."

"If he wants to kill someone, he doesn't even need to send someone to do it himself. With just a word, countless young people eager to make a name for themselves will be willing to die for him."

"Of course, at the banquet, he definitely won't make a big show of doing anything to you. But over the years, he has always been accompanied by a mysterious expert. I haven't seen him make a move, but I know he's a hidden blade. When he's drawn, he will surely kill!"

Chen Xiao couldn't help but wonder, "Aunt, you haven't even seen him make a move, how do you know he's so powerful?"

Zhou Yuanyuan answered with a question, "Xiao Chen, you should have heard about Ziqing offending the five major families of the Imperial City, right? Do you know why she's still alive?"

Chen Xiao said, "I heard it was the Northern Border War God who protected her?"

Zhou Yuanyuan nodded and shook her head, "Yes, but not entirely. It is said that the reason the five major families didn't completely wipe out Ziqing was because that person took a trip to the Imperial City."

Chen Xiao couldn't help but be surprised. He didn't expect that there would be such an expert by Li Ziqing's grandfather's side.

"Aunt, do you know his name?"

Chen Xiao asked, thinking that if he could get his name, he might be able to ask Gongsun Yi or Gu Zhendong about it. If he was as powerful as his aunt said, he would definitely not be an unknown person.

However, upon hearing Chen Xiao's question, Zhou Yuanyuan shook her head, "I don't know his name. I only know his surname is Luo. We all call him Uncle Luo."

Seeing Chen Xiao silent, Zhou Yuanyuan thought he was scared, so she comforted him, "But you don't need to worry too much. Remember what your aunt said: a moment of patience brings calm winds and waves; a step back brings a vast sky and sea."

Chen Xiao smiled and didn't speak. The person who could make him yield and retreat probably hadn't appeared in this world yet.

"Alright, Xiao Chen, let's go out. Don't keep Ziqing waiting."

The two of them walked out of the study, and Zhou Yuanyuan said with a smile, "Today, Aunt will show you her skills. Ziqing, it's been so long since you've eaten the dishes Aunt has made for you, do you miss them?"

"Yes, I miss them so much that my mouth is watering now!"

Li Ziqing said like a child.

"Then you two take a rest. Aunt will go buy some groceries and come back to cook you something delicious!"

"Aunt, we'll go with you!"

"No need, you're so tired from the long journey. You two should rest!"

Amidst the laughter, Zhou Yuanyuan went out to buy groceries.

Li Ziqing immediately pulled Chen Xiao aside and whispered, "Did Aunt say anything to you?"

Chen Xiao smiled, "Aunt said she's very satisfied with me and agreed to marry you to me!"

Li Ziqing rolled her eyes and muttered, "You're crazy. Aunt wouldn't say that. Besides, I haven't decided whether or not I want to marry you yet!"

"Then why don't you think about it now?"

Chen Xiao asked with a mischievous smile.

"I don't want to!"

Li Ziqing pouted, then suddenly grabbed Chen Xiao's hand, "Come on, let me show you around my house!"

Li Ziqing led Chen Xiao around the house, upstairs and downstairs, telling him about everything that had happened in every corner.

Chen Xiao listened with fascination, as if he had experienced those years with Li Ziqing.

Finally, the two arrived at Li Ziqing's bedroom. Fortunately, it hadn't been occupied by that woman Lin Xiaolian.

Li Ziqing took off her shoes and lay barefoot on the bed, her eyes sparkling, "You're the first man I've ever brought here."

"And I'll be the last!"

Chen Xiao's mouth turned up, and he pressed down on her...