166: Chapter 166 Stepping into the Zhou Family

Buying a few things didn't take much time.

Su Nange prepared to drive Zhou Wanqing back.

Along the way, Zhou Wanqing didn't say much, keeping her eyes fixed outside the car window.

However, her heart was not as calm as she appeared on the surface.

She suddenly thought how nice it would be if she didn't have to go home for dinner today. It was a rare Saturday; wandering around outside seemed quite pleasant.

Watching couples in the mall, drinking sodas, eating snacks, or watching a movie...

Zhou Wanqing suddenly felt as if there were a key inside her body, turning a certain switch.

The entrance to the Provincial Government Compound was right before them.

Su Nange: "Then I'll leave you here."

Zhou Wanqing replied calmly, "I'll speak to the comrade on guard; you can drive in. These shoes are uncomfortable today, and my feet hurt a bit."

"You're not doing this on purpose, are you?"

"Heh, you're overthinking it."

Zhou Wanqing turned her head away again, a strange smile touching the corners of her mouth. *I am doing it on purpose, so what?*

Su Nange thought about it; Building 001—what kind of concept was that? It was the residence of a provincial governor.

Who was he to be able to enter such a place?

The "Eldest Princess" of Zhijiang Province—all the Armed Police on guard duty knew her!

They were waved through quickly.

Even though Su Nange had mentally prepared himself, he couldn't help but feel a bit nervous.

Little did he know, Zhou Wanqing had also suddenly become nervous.

She felt conflicted, both hoping her parents would see them and fearing it at the same time.

It seemed she wasn't ready after all.

But the four wheels of the car rolled fast. Building 001 appeared at the end of the road.

As luck would have it, a father and daughter could be seen playing in the courtyard from a distance.

Not far from them, a woman was pushing a stroller, circling the house.

Su Nange said to the passenger seat, "You still have a chance now. Should I stop?"

Zhou Wanqing took a deep breath and finally made up her mind. "No, take me to the door."

Su Nange had a mournful look on his face. "But I'm really scared! Your dad is the number one man in our province!"

Zhou Wanqing slapped Su Nange hard again.

*You're scared? Am I not?* But in Zhou Wanqing's heart, she felt as if a giant hand were controlling her.

Zhou Wanqing was going for broke!

The Lsh600 finally came to a steady stop in front of a garden villa.

The father and daughter in the courtyard were the first to look over.

The elegant man thought to himself, *I don't think I've seen this car before.*

But then, Zhou Wanqing got out.

The little girl ran over and hugged Zhou Wanqing's leg, shouting happily, "Hello, Auntie! I haven't seen Auntie in a long time."

Zhou Wanqing smiled as well. "Hello, Nuoyi! Auntie bought you a toy."

Inside the car, Su Nange was having an internal struggle. *What should I do? What should I do?*

*It wouldn't be right not to get out.*

*But if I do, what should I say?*

Zhou Wanqing deliberately didn't close the car door immediately; she wanted to make it impossible for Su Nange to stay inside.

In the courtyard, Zhou Shuyan's gaze quickly swept to the car behind Zhou Wanqing. *A man?*

He was surprised. Why was a man driving his sister home?

Zhou Wanqing was a bit annoyed and patted the car.

*Damn it, so many people want to come to Building 001 but have no way in. What are you pretending for, you jerk? Get your ass out here right now!*

Su Nange knew the woman was urging him. Regardless, out of politeness, he had to get out and say hello.

Helplessly, he stepped out of the car, trying his best to make his smile look natural.

Zhou Shuyan, Zhou Wanqing's older brother. Deputy Chief Procurator of the Shenhai Municipal People's Procuratorate.

He had an extraordinary aura and a distinguished appearance.

Zhou Wanqing was the first to greet him. "Brother, you're back."

Zhou Shuyan walked over and looked at the man behind Zhou Wanqing.

He was imposing and handsome, with a refined air.

*Who is this? Since when did my sister have such a man by her side?*

Naturally, Zhou Wanqing had to be the one to introduce them.

Steelng her heart, she said, "Brother, this is Su Nange. He accompanied me to pick out a gift for Grandpa Liu today and happened to drive me back."

In the end, Zhou Wanqing still didn't dare to say what was truly in her heart.

Su Nange naturally had to greet Zhou Shuyan.

But just then, the woman pushing the stroller happened to return, looking surprised when she saw Su Nange.

"It's you?"

Su Nange also realized that the world might indeed be a bit too small.

The beautiful woman quickly said to Zhou Shuyan, "Shuyan, it was him that day. He was the one who saved Second Treasure."

Zhou Wanqing was bewildered. How did Su Nange have connections everywhere he went?

Hearing this, Zhou Shuyan also got a bit excited. "So it was you! I've been looking for you for a long time!"

He then shook Su Nange's hand.

Su Nange felt a bit embarrassed. "It was nothing. I didn't think much of it at the time."

Zhou Shuyan explained what had happened to Zhou Wanqing.

It turned out that on that day, Xue Rong had taken Wen Nianci and Second Treasure for a stroll along the Shen River. The child's stroller had been knocked loose, and Su Nange had saved it with his quick reflexes.

Having finished his greetings, Su Nange prepared to leave. "Well, Wanqing, Chief Prosecutor Zhou, I'll be heading back now."

Zhou Shuyan proactively invited him, "Stay for dinner today. After Xue Rong came back that day, she talked about it for a long time, telling me I had to find you to properly thank the person who saved our Second Treasure."

"I didn't expect you to know Wanqing; it's quite a coincidence. We're heading back tomorrow, so why don't we have a few drinks tonight?"

Xue Rong was a very perceptive and supportive wife.

She immediately ran into the house to invite Wen Nianci out.

Seeing Wen Nianci again, Su Nange finally realized.

No wonder he thought the lady looked like someone that day; wasn't she just like Zhou Wanqing?

Seeing Su Nange again, Wen Nianci also felt that this young man seemed very approachable.

She quickly called out, "Young man, Shuyan is right. Stay for dinner."

Su Nange looked at Zhou Wanqing.

This woman, Zhou Wanqing, actually had slightly flushed cheeks.

*Holy crap, what are you acting shy for now? Say something!*

Everyone present was sharp; how could they not see that Su Nange was taking his cues from Zhou Wanqing?

Wen Nianci hurried her, "Wanqing, quickly lead Xiao Su inside to sit. What a rude child!"

Zhou Wanqing: "Then you should stay."

Su Nange's fears were coming true; he followed behind Zhou Wanqing with a constrained expression.

Not to mention he wasn't the Zhou family's son-in-law; even if he really had something going on with Zhou Wanqing, meeting such a father-in-law for the first time would be nerve-wracking!

However, the moment he actually saw Zhou Bingzheng, Su Nange felt that this provincial governor was quite different from what he had imagined.

Although Zhou Bingzheng possessed the dignity of someone in a high position, he seemed more amiable than Liu Yuan's father, Liu Lu.

His smiling face made people feel close to him.

Su Nange didn't know what to say, only uttering, "Hello, Secretary Zhou!"

He sat there very nervously.

Zhou Wanqing was also a bit nervous because she had never brought a boy home before.

Especially in the Provincial Government Compound.

She knew that even if she didn't explain, could her parents not guess the relationship between her and Su Nange?

Zhou Bingzheng sized up Su Nange; the young man looked spirited, with a heroic air between his brows.

However, appearance was not his primary consideration.

The key was whether his character and talent were a match for his daughter.

As it happened, Zhou Bingzheng had long admired Su Nange from afar.

All in all, Su Nange left a good impression on him.

This mysterious agent had not only taken down Lin Xiongwei and successfully secured the general manager position for his daughter...

...but had also brought down a mayor within a few days.

Then he had gone to Shanghai, not only capturing a major drug lord but also saving his little grandson.

Where on earth had Wanqing found such a person? Could this be fate?

Only, what exactly was his relationship with Liu Yuan? Did his daughter know?

Zhou Bingzheng chuckled and said, "Xiao Su, don't be so formal, and don't call me Secretary. At home, just call me Uncle Zhou."

"Come, try this Jin Jun Mei from Tongmu Pass."

Su Nange nodded and took a sip of the tea in front of him.

As expected, nothing in a great man's home was simple.

This Jin Jun Mei had a golden and translucent liquor, smooth and sweet. Its quality was more than a level higher than that of Cilan Teahouse.

Clearly, Zhou Bingzheng was showing considerable sincerity by serving such tea to Su Nange.

Zhou Wanqing also began to speak to ease Su Nange's nerves.

"Dad, even I haven't drunk this tea before. Is it from your private stash?"

Zhou Bingzheng chuckled, "Xiao Su has helped our police quite a bit recently. Comrade Director He Bangguo has praised Xiao Su in front of me more than once."

"Furthermore, he saved Shuyan's child. As a grandfather, I must thank Xiao Su properly."

Zhou Bingzheng first mentioned a public matter, then a private one, and finally concluded in his capacity as a grandfather.

This effectively closed the distance between him and Su Nange.

Su Nange was overwhelmed by the favor; two months ago, he would never have dared to imagine meeting a great figure like Zhou Bingzheng.

Zhou Wanqing also picked up on her father's underlying meaning. Knowing he wouldn't make things difficult for Su Nange, she left with a peace of mind.

After all, some things would be awkward to discuss if she were present.

She actually used her palm to gently pat the back of Su Nange's hand.

"Nange, you stay and chat with my dad and brother. I'll go check on the children and help my mom while I'm at it."

Su Nange gave Zhou Wanqing a look full of gratitude; her action just now fully demonstrated the close relationship between them.

Even if it was an act, once it was done, did the truth or falsehood of it even matter?