Chapter 1446: Discussing the Marriage (1)

At the dining table, Zhou Qi didn’t show any special care towards Xiao Rou, but as long as you paid attention and observed closely, you could notice many subtle clues.

For instance, if Xiao Rou liked a particular dish, that dish would stay in front of her more frequently and for longer periods.

For instance, a glance Zhou Qi occasionally cast over, or the soup he served, though he attended to everyone around him, the first bowl was undoubtedly for Xiao Rou.

These little details, Song Xinyue noticed them, and as a father, Zhou Chengze also noticed them. No one understands a son better than his father, so Zhou Chengze looked at Zhou Qi, smiling faintly without speaking.

After dinner, it was still early, and the Song Family didn’t seem inclined to leave, and of course, the Zhou Family wouldn’t rush their guests, so they sat in the living room exchanging pleasantries.

The conversation quickly shifted to Zhou Chengchen and Xi Siyan.

“Xiao Xi is truly a promising young man, and he’s good-looking too. He and Cheng Chen make quite the talented and beautiful couple.”

Mrs. Song praised, and Zhou Chengchen responded with a few words but didn’t join the conversation actively.

She had heard such obvious flattery too many times and just found it very dull.

“If Qi were to find a girlfriend, he would surely find someone very outstanding, right? That way, it would be a good match, matching families is very important.”

Mrs. Song continued, her gaze thoughtfully drifting towards Xiao Rou.

In their circle, they hadn’t heard of any prominent family with the surname Xiao, and even if there was one they didn’t know, from Xiao Rou’s behavior and conduct, she didn’t seem like a daughter of a wealthy family.

It’s unfortunate, after all, growing up in different environments, even if Zhou Chengchen is a bit loud and unruly, many of her actions don’t seem like a proper lady, but she has an inherent grace, a grace cultivated from her upbringing.

Ordinary people find it hard to possess, while Xiao Rou, though gentle in appearance and personality, and her upbringing isn’t inferior to anyone, lacks that inherent grace, appearing more like a small-town beauty.

Although she was nice too, Mrs. Song could easily see that Xiao Rou wasn’t from the same circle as them.

Bringing up such matters naturally carried a hint of targeting.

Xiao Rou wouldn’t mind, despite the unpleasantness, it was a fact. Her family was certainly fine, but ultimately, it couldn’t compare to wealthy families.

Besides, how these strangers viewed her was irrelevant, she only cared about Zhou Qi.

Xiao Rou didn’t say anything; since they didn’t directly name her, it wasn’t appropriate for her to say anything.

Zhou Chengchen frowned slightly, looking at her brother, signaling with her eyes: Big brother, strike back with confidence.

However, before Zhou Qi could say anything, Qi Cheng spoke up first: “Whatever kind of person it is, as long as Qi likes her, our family isn’t so particular, matching families isn’t necessary, as long as the two of them have a good relationship. Otherwise, what use is a family match if he doesn’t like her? If we were so strict, these siblings wouldn’t even exist.”

Qi Cheng’s words seemed casual, but the atmosphere in the living room suddenly turned awkward.

The smile on Mrs. Song’s face grew stiff beyond measure.

Clearly, she had misspoken.

Who in the circle didn’t know, that the current matriarch of the Zhou Family had also become prosperous by marrying up, yet President Zhou’s devotion and indulgence towards his wife was famous in their circle.

Now you’re talking about matching families in front of Mrs. Zhou?

Typical case of shooting oneself in the foot.

“Oh, it’s quite late, which hotel have you booked? Driving at night isn’t convenient, so we won’t keep you any longer, travel safely.”

Before the Song Family could say anything more, they were already being shown the door.