Forty

There was a loud clang.

Everyone turned their heads in unison. General Zeng looked as if he had seen a ghost, standing up with a terrified expression. A group of people stared at him, “General Zeng? Are you okay?”

General Zeng's back was drenched with sweat. He swallowed hard, glancing at Zhou Yang beside him.

Zhou Yang rested his chin on his hand, using the other hand to gesture, “Sit down. Why are you so nervous? Su Su is giving you this much attention, you should be honored.”

Damn!

General Zeng was somewhat on the brink of a breakdown.

Only Assistant Lu, who knew the inside story, looked at him with sympathy. He stepped forward, patted General Zeng’s shoulder, and adjusted his chair, “Sit down. If you can sit for a while, then do.”

General Zeng: “”

You might as well not interfere with me!

“General Zeng, what’s wrong? Are you so scared of your wife?”

“Su Su only said you’re staying at home, she didn’t say she’s going to marry you.”

“Hahaha, it’s the first time I’ve seen General Zeng so scared. It’s quite surprising.”

“Yeah, General Zeng, you’re someone who’s been through a lot, yet you’re a henpecked husband.”

General Zeng anxiously sat down. Being henpecked was much simpler compared to this; you people who live on the edge wouldn’t understand my feelings! General Zeng didn’t dare to look at Su Hao, afraid of the man with the knife next to her. After General Zeng sat down, Lu Mimi didn’t let Su Hao off the hook: “Then I’ll ask another question. Why did you choose General Zeng?”

Su Hao looked at Lu Mimi and said, “I’ve already answered one question.”

After saying that, she avoided jumping into Lu Mimi’s trap again. Lu Mimi pouted and had to announce the count starting from her, which gradually livened up the atmosphere at the dining table.

Soon, it also reached Zhou Yang’s turn. Zhou Yang answered with a 25, his gaze on Su Hao.

When Su Hao picked up a biscuit and juice, she happened to meet his eyes. She turned back with no expression. Zhou Yang leaned against the back of his chair, playing with a pen, turning it around. His demeanor was more serious now, lacking the previous flirtatiousness. Occasionally, when he called out a number, there was a hint of a smile, but not much.

The game went on round after round, with many people waiting for Zhou Yang to make a mistake.

Unfortunately, he didn’t falter until Su Hao called a number that reached Zhou Yang’s turn, and he miscalled a number.

The crowd immediately erupted.

“Damn, he finally made a mistake.”

“Hahaha, yes! Su Su, ask a question of the century!”

“Ah, I really want to ask.”

Su Hao didn’t know what to ask.

At this moment, Tang Yu handed her a piece of paper. Su Hao unfolded it and then looked at Zhou Yang. Zhou Yang also looked at her, and the two of them locked eyes across the large table. Su Hao asked, “Is there anyone recently who has made you think about getting married?”

It was a huge explosive question, practically perfect gossip material.

The people present held their breath, watching Zhou Yang.

Zhou Yang maintained his posture, tapping his fingers on the table. He said, “No.”

The answer seemed to falter abruptly. After looking into Su Hao’s eyes, he appeared momentarily flustered, his brows furrowing.

The others let out a collective groan.

The gossip was over!

At the end of the dinner, many people had seafood with red wine. So, as the evening ended, it turned into a situation where people were sending each other off. The company had arranged many chauffeurs to take people home. Tang Yu, who had also drunk red wine, was assigned a chauffeur and prepared to take Su Hao home, to which Su Hao agreed.

As they went downstairs with their small bags, Tang Yu linked her arm with Su Hao’s, mumbling about looking for a small property in Li City if she got promoted.

Su Hao slightly supported her, “Be careful.”

At this moment, General Zeng happened to walk by. Su Hao turned and, recalling his shock from tonight, felt a bit apologetic, “General Zeng, I—”

Before she could finish her sentence, General Zeng immediately smiled and said, “Su Su, good night.”

Then he quickened his pace and ran off.

Su Hao: “”

Tang Yu saw this and laughed, “Why is General Zeng so scared? Is there really a tigress at home?”

Su Hao was about to respond.

A waiter came running out and called to her, “A document fell inside. Is it yours?”

Su Hao turned back, “I don’t think so.”

“If it’s not, we’ll throw it away.”

Su Hao: “Wait, let me check.”

Saying that, she informed Tang Yu, who waved her hand, “It’s fine, I’ll go down first.”

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