Chapter 1176: 1049: How Dumb Do You Think Your Grandson Is?

May 1st was still talking endlessly about the results. But Zhou Xiaozheng had already caught on.

The real purpose of these mischievous kids, claiming they want to make money, is actually to bind the five families together.

The so-called Northeast Uncle is undoubtedly Zhao Chuan Guang’s son, and Wang Qingjin is Da Wei’s eldest grandson, Yi Xiaowei is Yi Jiefang’s nephew.

As for Hai City’s Gu Gongbo?

If I’m not mistaken, that’s likely the eldest grandson of the Old Gu Family who grew up with the Ping An Brothers since childhood.

When May 1st finished talking, Zhou Xiaozheng raised his brows, "Why not include your cousin and cousin-in-law?"

May 1st mimicked his expression, curling his lips and raising his eyebrows, "Do you think your grandson is that stupid? Insatiable desires should not be indulged to grow excessively."

"What about the Cheng Family? I see you’re missing the Southwest piece."

May 1st furrowed his brows at his words.

This expression is exactly like his family’s Jiao Jiao, who instinctively frowns when encountering something difficult to say. Zhou Xiaozheng couldn’t help but marvel at the power of genetics.

"His family..." May 1st uttered two words, paused, then rotated his eyes, "It’s better to leave the big uncle for Dad. But, Grandpa, should you seize the opportunity to remind Great-grandma that Aunt is a bit too indulgent with the kids?"

Liu Yi, seeing how he was deviating further from the topic, couldn’t help but retort, "You’re just so considerate, can’t you see they live more comfortably than you!"

May 1st immediately set down the teacup he had just picked up, looking teasingly at Liu Yi, "Are you envious of those two mischievous things who can jump around all day?"

"Big brother, it seems like when he was little, he also wandered around the mountains and rivers quite a bit, right? Oh right, are you worried about Great-grandma ’falling for someone else’?"

Ping’an was amused by his little brother’s reckless words, laughed directly, grabbed a newspaper and tossed it at him, "What nonsense are you spouting."

May 1st casually caught it and put it down, cleared his throat facing the stern-faced Liu Yi, "Little brother, I know you look down on Aunt’s methods of educating children."

Liu Yi glanced at him, rolled his eyes in disdain, "Fool! She is no one to me, her raising of her children is none of my business."

"Look, that’s not right of you."

"I’ve never realized you’re so considerate?"

May 1st immediately widened his eyes at these words, "Who doesn’t say the young master follows his father’s warm-hearted and righteous nature? Which outsider dares claim Third Young Master likes to put on airs?"

"You’re exactly the big white lotus that Mom talked about."

As soon as these words were said, Zhou Xiaozheng and Ping’an couldn’t help laughing heartily.

Speaking of why Zhou Jiao mentioned the white lotus knot?

It involves a person, Miao Lishan.

Although recently she thinks it’s her time to withdraw from the Art Troupe and transfer to another department, hasn’t she been the head of the troupe before?

Naturally, in recent years, female soldiers inevitably visit her to report certain matters.

Especially as Ping An Brothers grow, young girls never miss a chance to get close—just in case they could marry into the Zhou Family, wouldn’t that be a leap to the top?

Those people’s gazes didn’t focus on Zhou Xiaozheng, Miao Lishan was always careless.

But one person was different, Zhou Jiao.

There was a young lady among them, indeed somewhat attractive, and perceptive. The first time she came to deliver documents, she did so dutifully and left properly.

The second time she came, nothing was unusual.

But later it was different, she often exploited situations.

For example, seeing Ping’an tidying his brother’s collar, she’d tearfully express that she raised her brother single-handedly, starting to talk to herself about her own family.

Or like when the three brothers enter with arms around each other’s shoulders, she’d swiftly do Aunt Chen’s chores, gently serving tea to the brothers, smiling as she watched them.

One weekend, coincidentally Zhou Jiao was home. This sight startled her, although she disdained using these petty tricks, it didn’t mean she didn’t understand them.

On the spot, she found an excuse to send the clueless youngsters upstairs, then fixed her half-smiling gaze on the visitor.

Not that her son could care less.

Even if they got interested, they’d have to pass her screening. Although her sons can freely choose their future partners, she never prioritized family backgrounds over character. At least one thing, no matter the other party’s background, their character must be decent, otherwise where’s the so-called freedom in marriage?

To be prepared just in case, that day she initiated a gatekeeping process.

Despite that, she remained uneasy and specially analyzed the behavior and conduct of this so-called "Little Aunt" whom the trio seemed to favor.

——And so, the terms white lotus and green tea bitch emerged from Zhou Jiao’s mouth.

At this moment, May 1st laughed bitterly, "Don’t forget we’re twins. If I’m the white lotus, what are you? Snow lotus? Cold enough to not give anyone a good look."

"So you’ll tenderly tell those girls surrounding you that you’re not yet of age, always treating them as dear sisters?"

Liu Yi finished speaking with a cold expression, "Hmm, you’ve got quite a lot of sisters!"

May 1st shrugged, "What’s there to do? It’s either my pals’ sisters or someone’s little lass. You can turn around and ignore them, but I have to leave a good impression."

"So I should thank you?"

May 1st winked, "Who said we’re siblings after all?"

Liu Yi rolled his eyes, "You’re just a busybody! Without resolute decisions, chaos ensues. If folks really hold grudges over trivial matters then it’s unnecessary to keep in contact."

"Second, there are no eternal friends, nor eternal enemies in this world, it depends on how we manage relationships. Is it necessary to probe people’s hearts over trivial matters?"

"Like when you walked off, even with the best friend, if you showed disdain towards his dear sister, would they not hold a grudge?"

"Now our family is dominant, naturally they won’t fuss on the surface, but what about the future? When the three brothers leave the house, can you guarantee no one would backstab us?"

"Where I politely decline saying those girls are my dear sisters, isn’t it neat? This way, everyone saves face, and on the surface, we’re united. As for private thoughts? If there’s no interest involved, why would they outright oppose our family?"

Zhou Xiaozheng wasn’t surprised at May 1st saying such things, but he did give Liu Yi an extra glance.

"As in the Cheng Family’s case. One thing you mustn’t forget, the eldest cousin treats our family well. If it were any other family’s granddaughter-in-law, seeing elder family members always mentioning us, how do you think she’d feel? But observe her, she never slacks in etiquette."

"So can you deny that somewhat it’s due to grandpa’s face?"

Upon hearing this, May 1st furrowed his brows and took a sip of tea.

After a while, he squinted at Liu Yi, smiled self-deprecatingly, "Isn’t it true for everyone? She’s not part of our family, seven parts for face and three for affection is already quite good. Just like our brothers respecting her on the surface, isn’t it for Great-grandma’s sake?"