Transmigrated as the Ex-Wife of a Heroic Man Chapter 1290: Unintentionally Capsizing the Boat

Chapter 1290: Chapter 1290: Unintentionally Capsizing the Boat

“I’m not sure; I didn’t pay attention to it afterwards.” She was so focused on her studies, how could she afford to be distracted.

Zhou Hengyang was actually well aware of this, “Although Fifth Sister’s cram studying helped her outwit Feng Yanze in a psychological contest, she isn’t a professional, so it’s normal for her not to know. Psychology is a very profound and complicated field of study, with every individual’s psyche being different and leading to myriad outcomes. Also, I reckon Fifth Sister managed to beat Feng Yanze because he was unprepared, which is why she caught him off guard.”

Feng Yanze had indeed capsized his boat carelessly this time.

“Serves him right.”

“Even though he lost, we can’t let him off easily or he’ll start thinking we’re pushovers,” Su Wen said irritably, kicking Zhou Hengyang, “Just you watch!”

“I got it,” Zhou Hengyang sighed. What else could he do but cajole his wife?

“Su Xiu, come and help me out here; I’m going to make a phone call,” Zhou Hengyang said, getting up to leave.

Su Xiu waved her hand, “I can’t, it’s about time for the New Year’s Eve dinner.”

“Dinner time, dinner time.”

“Alright then.”

Everyone scattered, some tidied up the playing cards, others wiped down the table, while some headed to the kitchen to boil dumplings. There were those arranging dishes, fetching bowls and chopsticks, arranging the plates, and so on. With so many sisters gathered together for the rare occasion of the New Year, things got done quickly with everyone pitching in.

As the pregnant woman, Su Wen received the best care. Little sister’s job was to look after Big sister, fussing around Su Wen like a little old grandma. Don’t do this, don’t do that, constantly asking if she was thirsty and bustling about pouring tea, fetching water, and serving fruit.

Taking advantage of the break as everyone prepared to start the meal, Zhou Hengyang stepped out to make a phone call.

At this time, it was about when most families would be having their New Year’s Eve dinner, and Zhou Hengyang was definitely not in his own house but had returned to the Zhou family home. This year, the Zhou family was celebrating the New Year at the old house in the capital. Zhou Hengguang had returned the day before.

The uncle had seen him this morning and, after being refused his invitation to come back, had no choice but to return dispiritedly.

So when Zhou Hengyang called back to the old house in the capital, the Zhou family was in the midst of their New Year’s Eve dinner, seated around a super large round table filled with people.

Old Master Xu and his siblings were already a sizeable group, and Zhou Yaxing’s father’s generation consisted of three brothers and one sister.

Today, except for the eldest grandson who was absent, everyone else had returned. Even Zhou Jihuai, who had been away on a.s.signments for several years, was back, creating a genuinely warm atmosphere.

But those with discerning eyes knew it was just a facade; after all, who couldn’t put on a show? They were all Oscar-caliber actors.

How could there be warmth when the eldest grandson had severed ties with the family?

Zhou Hengguang had no appet.i.te and set his chopsticks aside, fiddling with a beautifully crafted notebook just the size of a man’s palm, writing and drawing. No one knew what he was jotting down, but Zhou Hengxing and Zhou Nini sitting beside him were overcome with curiosity and itching to sneak a peek.

But as soon as they leaned in, Zhou Hengguang smacked them back.

The two winced in pain.

An elder seated nearby scolded without any good humor, “Serves you right! Why can’t you just eat properly instead of causing a fuss?”

The pair immediately pretended to behave.

Zhou Jihuai chatted with Big brother and Second brother, but couldn’t help smirking when he caught a glimpse from the corner of his eye.

“Hengguang, there’s a call for you,” the butler announced, stepping in quickly and whispering to Zhou Hengguang.

“Who is it?” Zhou Hengguang asked languidly, leaning back in his chair, not wanting to get up.

When asked who it was, the butler’s expression grew strange. Everyone present was astute, having known the butler for years; they knew him to be an unflappable elder, and there were very few who could crack his composure.