Disabled Childhood Sweetheart: A Humble Puppy Begs for the Young Lady's Pity

In the afternoon, Zhou Jingchen was sitting in his office working when his phone on the desk buzzed.

"Feed?"

"Jingchen" refers to his father, Lu Zhenting.

"Dad, what's wrong?"

"There's a family dinner tonight, so please come back. Your uncles and aunts will all be there."

"What time?" he asked.

"Seven o'clock."

Zhou Jingchen frowned slightly, realizing he wouldn't be able to pick his sister up from get off work.

After hanging up the phone, he immediately sent Wenxi a message: "[I have a business dinner tonight, baby, go home by yourself first, be careful]"

Wenxi stared at her phone screen. Socializing?

He probably needs to go home to deal with his grandmother.

She replied with "Okay".

When it's time to leave, I take off my apron, change out of my work clothes, say goodbye to my colleagues, and then I go home.

The bus was moving slowly during the evening rush hour. Wenxi sat by the window, and her beautiful profile was reflected in the glass.

Staring blankly at the bustling crowd, after pondering for a long time, she took out her phone and sent Zhou Jingchen another message: 【Waiting for you tonight】

She decided that she would tell him everything tonight.

She told him everything without reservation about her parents, about the past seven years, and about her secret feelings.

Wenxi was actually quite nervous. Sometimes, it's not easy to take the initiative to confess something, especially if you've been hiding it from someone for a long time.

This wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; it was something she had thought about for a long time before finally deciding to speak out.

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Several luxury cars were quietly parked outside the Lu family villa deep within the Imperial Garden.

When Zhou Jingchen arrived by car, the villa gate was already open, and several familiar relatives and friends were chatting and laughing as they walked into the courtyard.

"Jingchen." Lu Yuanyuan caught sight of him first, and her eyes softened even more when she saw her son.

Zhou Jingchen strode into the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over the lively scene. He turned to Lu Yuanyuan and asked, "Mom, what day is it today? Why are so many people gathered here?"

"I don't know either, it was your grandma who organized it."

A faint sorrow always lingered between Lu Yuanyuan's brows. Only when she caught a glimpse of her son would her tense brows relax and reveal a genuine smile.

The mother and son entered the living room, and a commotion immediately greeted them. However, Zhou Jingchen's gaze was instantly fixed on Qiao Yue, who was standing in the center of the crowd.

She was dressed in a well-tailored, elegant dress, and affectionately linked arms with the old lady, a gentle smile on her face.

Zhou Jingchen frowned, turned his head, and asked Lu Yuanyuan in a low voice, "Wasn't it supposed to be a family dinner? Why is she here?"

"Your grandma invited her over, and she adores her..." Lu Yuanyuan glanced at Qiao Yue, "This girl is incredibly shrewd and charming, even more so than your grandma."

Zhou Jingchen looked around. "Hasn't Xiaobao come back yet?"

"No, I just called her around that time and she said she had something to do at school and couldn't come back."

"Okay." Zhou Jingchen responded, intending to find a corner to sit down and leave as soon as possible after the meal.

But as soon as he turned around, he heard the old lady smiling and waving at him: "Xiao Ze, come to Grandma's."

He sighed silently, suppressing a hint of impatience, and slowly stepped forward, nodding slightly: "Grandma."

Then, he called out to each of his relatives and friends in turn: "Third Uncle, Aunt, Younger Uncle, Aunt..."

Everyone laughed and agreed, their eyes fixed on him with admiration. They exchanged pleasantries, praising his youth, talent, and outstanding demeanor.

During this time, Qiao Yue did not talk to him much, but the old lady kept holding her hand and waving it in front of relatives and friends.

At dinner time, the table was filled with clinking glasses and laughter. Although Zhou Jingchen, as the eldest grandson of the Lu family, was not really present, he still followed etiquette and went from table to table toasting the guests.

After dinner, the old lady stood in the center of the banquet hall and gestured for everyone to be quiet.

She called Zhou Jingchen over, and then called Qiao Yue to her side.

The old lady cleared her throat, her gaze sweeping across the room, her tone somewhat solemn: "The reason for hosting this banquet today is twofold: firstly, to allow everyone to get together and have a lively time; secondly..."

As she spoke, she grasped Qiao Yue's hand and patted it gently, "I want to formally introduce my future granddaughter-in-law to all our relatives and friends."

Qiao Yue immediately gave a shy yet polite smile, bowed slightly, and nodded to everyone present.

"The two have been together for almost a year. They are a perfect match, both handsome and beautiful." The old lady smiled, her eyes crinkling. "The second day of next month is an auspicious day. I'm thinking of having them get engaged first, and then we can slowly prepare for the wedding later."

Standing not far away, Lu Yuanyuan's heart tightened, and she subconsciously looked at her son.

Zhou Jingchen's face showed no obvious expression, but the atmosphere was noticeably more subdued.

The guests nodded in agreement, their eyes darting back and forth between Zhou Jingchen and Qiao Yue, muttering "perfect match" and "a match made in heaven," creating a lively atmosphere.

Just then, a cold sneer suddenly rang in the old lady's ears.

The sneer wasn't loud, but it carried a chilling indifference and mockery, clearly penetrating the banquet hall and instantly silencing the noisy scene.

"Grandma, did you enjoy your solo performance?" Zhou Jingchen curled his lips, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

Lu Zhenting, standing to the side, frowned and reprimanded, "Jingchen! How dare you speak to your grandmother like that? That's incredibly rude!"

Zhou Jingchen casually tucked one hand into his black trouser pocket, his simple black shirt highlighting his tall and elegant figure.

The atmosphere around him grew increasingly cold and oppressive, his brows furrowed as he sneered at the old woman, "I think you're just tired of having a good life and have nothing better to do!"

He lowered his eyes and said, "Since you enjoy arranging other people's marriages so much, why don't you go back to work as a matchmaker?"

"Jingchen, how can you talk to Grandma like that?" Qiao Yue said.

The old lady was so angry that her liver ached, and she stared incredulously into her cloudy eyes at her grandson, who was disobeying her for the first time.

"Miss Qiao, we've only met a few times, we're not even ordinary friends. Don't presume to consider yourself the 'granddaughter-in-law' of the Lu family."

"If you're so desperate for men, you should have said so earlier." Zhou Jingchen raised an eyebrow, his dark eyes full of sarcasm. "I can introduce you to my brother Zhao Jingqian; he's also desperate for women."

Zhou Jingchen didn't say anything even harsher; he maintained his composure.

"Shut up!" The old woman finally recovered, her finger trembling as she pointed at him, her voice hoarse with anger.

Feeling embarrassed, Qiao Yue grabbed her bag and stormed off.

Zhou Jingchen ignored the old lady's ashen face, his gaze slowly sweeping over everyone as he picked up his wine glass.

"I apologize to all my relatives and friends for making this a laughing matter. Consider this toast my apology. My grandmother is quite old and her mind isn't very sharp. She thought she was Empress Dowager Cixi and was just playing a role. Please just take it as a bit of fun and don't take her words seriously."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "As for me, I have a girlfriend. Our relationship is stable and our feelings are deep. I will definitely let everyone have a wedding banquet within three years."

After saying that, he tilted his head back and drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

"Grandma, I'll buy you some Brain Gold tomorrow. Remember to take it on time and in the correct dosage. From now on, you don't need to worry about the big and small things at home. Let my mom handle it. Otherwise, you might mess things up and ruin your grandchildren's lifespans because of your poor memory."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Jingchen turned around and strode out of the banquet hall without looking back.