178: Chapter 178 Force Majeure

When Zhou Bingzheng returned home, he felt it would be better to explain things to his daughter sooner rather than later.

They were cousins; if a scandal like this were to break out, it would give the common folk enough gossip to last a year.

However, after some thought, Zhou Bingzheng decided to tell Su Nange first.

You're a man, so you can play the villain for once and take the initiative to give up on my daughter!

As your uncle, I've already arranged a marriage for you with the Liu family. That girl Yuan—don't I treat her like my own goddaughter anyway?

I've already let you off easy, you brat.

Su Nange didn't tell Ye Tingting or Su Yao about his injury this time; otherwise, it would have been even more chaotic.

Since he was done acting, he could be discharged from the hospital.

He needed to secure the equipment Professor Xu Zhiran required.

But just as he stepped out of the hospital gates, his schedule was disrupted by a sudden phone call.

"Hello, Xiao Su? It's Zhou Bingzheng."

"Sec—Secretary Zhou?"

"Haha, where are you now? I'll have someone pick you up. There's something I need to discuss with you in person."

He didn't dare disobey Zhou Bingzheng's instructions.

Had his business with Liu Zongren already reached his ears?

Haha, Su Nange didn't know it had done more than just reach his ears. This Uncle Zhou had even made a trip to the Liu family for his sake.

Su Nange entered Zhou Bingzheng's office for the first time. It was solemn and dignified.

Despite his current inner strength, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pressure.

Today's Zhou Bingzheng was completely different from the man he had seen at home that day.

Sitting in this office, he finally displayed the majesty of a provincial governor!

Holding a thermos, Zhou Bingzheng motioned for Su Nange to sit on the sofa.

The secretary brewed tea for Su Nange, added water to Zhou Bingzheng's cup, and then closed the heavy door.

"Haha, Xiao Su, feeling better?"

Su Nange's little tricks didn't seem to escape Zhou Bingzheng's eyes at all. In front of him, all his nonsensical antics were neutralized.

"Thank you for your concern, Secretary Zhou. I'm fine. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause you any worry."

Zhou Bingzheng still wore a smile.

"Haha, it's only right that I worry about you a little."

"I called you here today because there is indeed an important matter."

Listening to him, Su Nange sensed that something wasn't quite right.

"What is it?"

Zhou Bingzheng was unhurried: "The process of this matter is very complicated. Before we talk about it, answer one question for me."

Su Nange nodded.

"What kind of feelings do you actually have for Wanqing?"

"No rush. I want you to think carefully before answering. After all, she is my daughter."

Su Nange took a deep breath; whatever was coming was coming. Now that the question was asked, Su Nange actually felt less nervous.

Su Nange didn't think for long: "I... I like her very much. She has a unique temperament that fascinates me."

Zhou Bingzheng didn't get angry: "And what about that girl Yuan?"

"I—"

"I like her too."

"Hahaha!" Zhou Bingzheng laughed out loud.

"You brat, you're actually quite honest."

Su Nange gave a bitter smile, feeling truly embarrassed. When a big shot starts laughing like that, it's usually not a good sign.

Zhou Bingzheng: "The night you came to my house, I asked Wanqing the same question."

"Her answer was the same as yours. She said she likes you too."

Hearing this, Su Nange suddenly felt a warmth in his heart.

Zhou Bingzheng continued: "Young man, I admire your drive, and I admire your ability."

"To be honest, I don't wish to interfere in your feelings or relationship. But as a father, I don't want my daughter to be in a difficult position either."

Su Nange was surprised. Was happiness coming this suddenly? Was this provincial governor actually a living Bodhisattva?

However, Su Nange was happy too soon. As long as the word 'but' hadn't appeared, everything else could be ignored.

Sure enough, Zhou Bingzheng said: "But! Regarding you and Wanqing, I have to interfere!"

"I hope you can maintain a proper distance from Wanqing! As a man, you must be able to suppress the desires in your heart."

Su Nange felt as if he had suddenly plummeted from heaven.

He wanted to speak.

Zhou Bingzheng motioned for him to stay silent.

"Look at something first, and then you'll understand."

Su Nange's hands trembled as he took a document handed over by Zhou Bingzheng.

He began to flip through it, and his expression gradually spiraled out of control along with his movements.

Finally, he looked up and stared at Zhou Bingzheng with a face full of confusion.

Now, he understood everything.

No, Su Nange really wanted to kill someone right now.

He thought viciously: Damn that Liu Dong! F*ck! Was your mouth blessed by a priest or something?

Zhou Wanqing... she... she really is my cousin?

Su Nange didn't want any status as a descendant of the Wen family. He was an orphan; he really didn't care.

Besides, he didn't even know anything about some Wen family!

He truly liked Zhou Wanqing!

Zhou Bingzheng opened his thermos and took a sip of tea.

"So, do you understand why I can't let you and Wanqing be together? Speaking of which, you should call me 'Uncle'."

Su Nange gripped the few pages in his hand, his lips turning pale; he didn't feel the slightest bit of joy.

Instead, he questioned: "Is... is what's written here true?"

Zhou Bingzheng: "You don't need to doubt that. For this report, our comrades performed the most meticulous work."

"Nange, I can understand your feelings. But please, act like a real man."

"No matter how much you want to deny it, facts are facts."

"In life, things go wrong eight or nine times out of ten. But you're not exactly unfortunate. Think about it, you still have Yuan."

"I've watched Yuan grow up; she is like a daughter to me as well. I hope you treat her well."

"Regarding the Liu family, you don't need to worry. Even without the status of a Wen family descendant, Liu Lu wouldn't object to you and Yuan."

"You're very smart; you know what to do."

Su Nange nodded heavily. What else could he do? Challenge the authority of a provincial governor?

Su Nange didn't let Zhou Bingzheng arrange for someone to drop him off.

He left the Provincial Government Building alone and walked to the nearby West Lake, just sitting there.

This was simply a cruel joke of fate. It was truly laughable.

A few days ago, he and Liu Yuan had performed a ridiculous 'cousin' drama together.

But God, I didn't f*cking ask you to actually strike me with lightning like this!

I finally managed to express my feelings to Zhou Wanqing. But... but how could something so absurd happen to me?

Am I not an orphan? How did I suddenly become a member of the Wen family? Mom, your life really wasn't worth it!

You didn't get to enjoy your status as a young mistress at all. Why is it that when it comes to me, I have to return to my roots and acknowledge my ancestors?

Sigh, this kind of thing is something even a cheat like GTA can't solve!

Su Nange looked at his phone; messages had just come in from Zhou Wanqing and Liu Yuan.

Both were asking him if he was discharged today and how his recovery was going.

Facing the concern of the two sisters, Su Nange covered his head and forced himself to hold back his tears.

At night, Su Nange went back to that luxurious lounge bar.

He sat at the bar alone, clutching a bottle of whiskey and chugging it down.

One bottle was quickly finished, followed by a second.

The bar waiter saw him and thought, 'Why is it this psycho again?' But knowing he was a friend of Miss Liu,

they really couldn't do anything about him this time.

When he was about to open the fourth bottle, the bar staff couldn't let him continue drinking no matter what.

Su Nange pulled out a stack of cash toward the person approaching: "What, afraid I won't pay?"

"Sir, you really can't drink anymore!"

In a familiar scene, Su Nange instinctively glanced toward a certain spot.

But this time, they weren't there.

It was on that day that Su Nange had secretly sworn: 'These sisters standing at the peak of the Qiantang, I will definitely make you acknowledge Su Nange's existence.'

'I'm a small person from the bottom, but I'm going to conquer young mistresses like you.'

Now, one was already his wife. The other was on the verge of being conquered.

But why did those most disgusting words in an insurance policy have to f*cking appear like this?

"Force Majeure!"