Chapter 558 Eat Mine, Drink Mine, Use Mine, Listen to You.

Chapter 558: Eat my food, drink my drinks, use my things, and listen to you.

Su An cast a puzzled glance at Zu Ying, a possibility flashing through her mind, making her instantly uneasy.

"Um, just had a full meal, should take a rest, shall we sit down?"

Zu Ying popped open two cans of Jianlibao, pushing one towards Su An, "We've been eating all this time, have some drink."

"Ah, I am a bit thirsty." Su An took the can and sipped it, looking down.

The two sat on the stone bench, watching the waves crash against the shore, in silence for a long while.

Zu Ying's hand kept rubbing back and forth on his knee, while Su An pretended to admire the scenery, occasionally taking small sips of Jianlibao to ease her tension.

"Um..."

"It's just that..."

Both started to speak at the same time, and Su An quickly deferred.

"You go first."

Zu Ying gritted his teeth, "Do you like me?"

"Spit~"

Su An had been inwardly fluttering with anticipation, wondering what he would say, but was so startled by his direct question that she sprayed out a mouthful of Jianlibao.

She turned to look at Zu Ying, the usually laid-back old Deng now wearing a serious expression, which made Su An even more nervous.

She knew her face was already flushed without even looking in the mirror.

She wiped her mouth, feigning composure with a speechless expression to mask her inner anxiety, "Zuo Zuying, you dragged me here just to ask me this? Whether I like you?"

Zuo Zuying flinched, "Can't I ask?"

Su An replied irritably, "So why did you ask then?"

"If you like me, and it just so happens that I like you too, we're about the same age. Why don't we give dating a try?"

"Date..."

"Hold on, what did you say just now? You said you like me?"

"Uh-huh," Zuo Zuying stared straight ahead, sitting ramrod straight, bringing the energy drink to his lips with hands trembling like those of someone with Parkinson's, betraying his nervousness.

Su An paused, "Do... do you know I've been divorced before?"

Zuo Zuying nodded, "Yes, you mentioned it, and Old Luo did too."

Su An's voice grew softer, "You don't mind?"

Zuo Zuying looked down at his feet, "My mom has been divorced too."

Su An fell silent.

There was a moment of awkward silence.

Both felt a bit uncomfortable.

Zu Zuying didn't speak when he saw Su An; his heart leaped, and he felt his neck and ears burning. But he mustered the courage to ask again, "How about we give dating a try?"

Su An turned to look at him, unable to hide the smile on his face, "Try? Sure, let's give it a try!"

This straightforward answer took Zu Zuying a bit by surprise, "You're agreeing?"

Su An nodded, his feet swinging under the stone bench, "I agree!"

"Th-then from now on, I'm your boyfriend~"

Su An smiled, "Mm-hmm!"

"Th-then..." Zu Zuying raised his hands as if stretching, trying to casually place one on Su An's shoulder.

But before his hand could reach, he pulled back, thinking it might be too soon and that Su An might get upset, making things awkward.

Su An glanced down at his retreating hand, then reached out with his own small hand and took it.

Zu Zuying was taken aback, a surge of immense joy flooding his heart. He squeezed back tightly, his mouth nearly splitting into a grin. Instinctively, he raised his hand, which seemed to tremble uncontrollably, and lifted the Canbo drink to take a sip to calm his nerves.

"Remember, no backing out."

"I know you... don't worry, I don't need to be taught. I know how to make you happy, how to treat you well, and how to make you feel secure. Even in trivial matters, I'll consider your feelings and won't let you suffer."

"I'm already good, but if there's anything you want me to improve on, just tell me. If I think it's reasonable, I'll change. I'm serious about this relationship!"

"After being with me, you can eat what I eat, drink what I drink, wear what I wear, use what I use, and listen to you!"

Listening to Zu Zuying, Su An smiled, his eyes crinkling, "Alright!"

Not far away, four people were crouching, their faces full of gossip as they stared at the backs of Zu Ying and Su An.

Gangzi's eyes widened, "Look, I told you, they're together. Finally, it’s out in the open."

Zuo Jinghuan cupped her face with both hands, "The Hou family’s ancestors must be smiling. My Zu Ying is finally on the right path. He was always smart but never did anything serious. No wonder he’s changed so much these past few years—it’s all because of An An."

"Good for that boy, he’s brought home a college student. If my mom knew, she’d probably laugh in her dreams."

Gangzi asked in confusion, "What does it have to do with the Hou family?"

Zuo Jinghuan retorted, "Of course it matters. Zu Ying said he only takes on jobs from the Hou family. My grandfather was a war hero, and the Zuo family will end with his generation. The Zuo family doesn’t deserve it!"

Gangzi’s lips twitched, and he turned to look at Liu Hongtao, "Your wife is really fierce."

"Oh no, I forgot. Xiao Zuo told me last night that he was going to confess and wanted me to throw confetti for him. How could I forget this?" Gangzi, who had been about to watch the scene, suddenly remembered something and muttered softly before running back to the car.

He quickly returned with a box, scanned the area, and eagerly climbed up the slope behind where Zu Ying and Su An were sitting. It was a sloping embankment, likely used to prevent flooding during high tide, with stone steps leading up.

Growing up together with Xiao Zuo, Gangzi had supported him as much as possible while pursuing Chu Shuyu. Now that he was going to be a father, Xiao Zuo was finally getting a girlfriend, and Gangzi felt a surge of joy, as if his own son were getting married. He was thrilled.

Reaching the top, he looked over the railing. The two were still holding hands, looking affectionate.

Good friends, let me give you a hand!

Xiao Zuo had once said women liked this kind of thing, and Gangzi didn't believe it until he asked Chu Shuyu, who confirmed it.

Opening the box, he tipped it over—

Petals fell from the sky in an instant.

"Wow~" Su An reached out to catch the petals falling from the sky, while Chu Shuyu and Zuo Jinghuan excitedly rushed out from the side.

"Ah~ So beautiful."

"So pretty~"

Zuo Zuying smiled, but the moment he turned his head, the smile vanished as he glared fiercely at Gangzi above him.

You blind fool, are you blind? What are your eyes for? Didn't you see they were almost kissing? And you interrupted them?

The two were already close, and now that this barrier was broken, they could be openly affectionate.

Previously, how Chu Shuyu and Zuo Jinghuan used to flaunt their love, Zuo Zuying and Su An retaliated with even more enthusiasm.

Seeing Zuo Zuying acting like a lovesick puppy, Chu Shuyu suddenly found the quiet Gangzi less appealing, and even the excellent Hong Tao, Zuo Jinghuan's boyfriend, seemed less dazzling.