It was evident.
The Jie family head also wanted to bring Jie Shishi along to broaden her horizons.
Zhou Yu waved his hand.
"It's fine. The Zhu family's stance is already clear. Taking Shishi to see the world is acceptable."
As soon as Zhou Yu finished speaking, Jie Shishi practically leaped up.
She cheered with joy!
If it weren't for the difference between men and women, Jie Shishi would probably have hugged Zhou Yu and spun around.
"Divine Doctor Zhou is too kind!"
Zhou Yu coughed lightly, hiding his smile in his eyes, and instructed, "However, after you go to the Zhu family, listen and observe more, speak and act less. Understand?"
Jie Shishi nodded vigorously, "I understand, I understand."
After finally getting a chance to go out and play, she certainly wouldn't ruin this hard-won opportunity!
After making preparations at home.
Led by the Jie family head, followed by Zhou Yu, and then the siblings Jie Yu and Jie Shishi.
They set off in a grand procession towards the Zhu family.
Old Master Jie watched their retreating figures and chuckled, shaking his head, "These few rascals..."
When they arrived at the Zhu family.
The Zhu family was already prepared.
The Zhu family head knew that today was the day to formally finalize the cooperation.
So he led Zhu Ling'er to wait at the entrance early on.
Seeing the Jie family's car approaching.
The Zhu family head smiled at Zhu Ling'er and said, "It seems we'll be meeting the Jie family more often from now on!"
In Zhu Ling'er's mind, Zhou Yu's face surfaced.
And the Zhu family head's words were directly translated by her as meaning she would see Zhou Yu more often in the future.
She immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Dad, this move of ours was absolutely the right one!"
The Zhu family head understood his daughter's thoughts.
But he only smiled and said nothing.
After the Jie family's car smoothly stopped.
A doorman from the Zhu family immediately stepped forward to open the car door.
The Jie family head appeared before everyone first.
"Family Head Jie, it's a pleasure, a pleasure."
The Zhu family head immediately stepped forward, extended his hand, and shook it.
The spokespersons for the Jie and Zhu families had finally met!
Following the Jie family head out of the car were naturally Zhou Yu and the others.
However, as they were all juniors, after getting out, they stood with Zhu Ling'er.
Among them, Zhou Yu and Jie Yu had visited the Zhu family many times.
They were quite familiar with Zhu Ling'er.
After exchanging greetings, they stood quietly to the side, waiting for the Zhu and Jie family heads to finish their pleasantries before entering.
Only Jie Shishi was visiting for the first time.
Therefore, she was full of curiosity towards Zhu Ling'er.
Her peripheral vision kept glancing at Zhu Ling'er, scrutinizing her.
In Jiangnan City, Jie Shishi of the Jie family and Zhu Ling'er of the Zhu family were often mentioned in the same breath.
It was said that Jie Shishi was a demure lady, while Zhu Ling'er was a lively and spirited beauty.
Sometimes, hearing this, Jie Shishi felt quite unconvinced!
But after seeing her today, Jie Shishi was convinced.
Setting aside Zhu Ling'er's attire, her very facial features were dazzling!
Perfect features, as if meticulously carved by an artisan, with delicate, upturned eyebrows, a small, well-defined nose, and charming, ruby-red lips.
She truly deserved to be called a beauty!
And Zhu Ling'er, as she looked around, exuded a sense of liveliness, like a little sprite from a mountain forest.
After seeing Zhu Ling'er, Jie Shishi suddenly felt.
That it was a bit of an overstatement for people in Jiangnan City to compare her with Zhu Ling'er...
"Alright, let's go inside and talk. It's still early!"
"The children are probably getting impatient!"
The Zhu family head concluded his pleasantries and, with a smile, invited the group inside.
The Jie family head, naturally not one to shy away, beckoned Zhou Yu and the others to enter together.
As they walked, the Zhu family head said to the Jie family head, "This Zhou Yu of yours is truly remarkable. His sharp wit could almost outmaneuver me!"
The Jie family head smiled, glanced at Zhou Yu, cupped his hands, and said humbly.
"Divine Doctor Zhou is only helping the Jie family out of consideration for a friend. He isn't a member of the Jie family, so I dare not claim him as one."
"However, you are right, Family Head Zhu. It would be wonderful if such a talented young man could truly join the Jie family!"
The Jie family head's words were in response to the Zhu family head.
And at the same time, a hint to Zhou Yu!
Zhou Yu naturally heard him, and the corners of his mouth immediately turned downwards, feeling a bit speechless.
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this. Let's go to the living room and have some fruit first."
"While we're having tea, let's finalize the details of our cooperation."
The Zhu family head laughed heartily and directly bypassed the topic.
The more the Zhu family head interacted with Zhou Yu, the more he could feel the young man's capabilities.
Most importantly.
Zhou Yu had no background support.
The only connection he had was with the Dragon Group.
He could be considered very clean!
What family wouldn't want such a person?
The Zhu family head was still harboring intentions towards Zhou Yu, so he certainly wouldn't help the Jie family head!
The two patriarchs, while drinking tea in the reception hall, engaged in a back-and-forth.
Often, amidst their laughter and conversation, countless exchanges of blows occurred!
Even Zhou Yu and the others, drinking tea nearby, could fleetingly see the glint of swords and flashes of blades!
"Ling'er, your father is truly unfathomable," Zhou Yu teased.
Zhu Ling'er proudly lifted her chin and nodded vigorously, "Of course! He's my dad, after all!"
"We can't just sit here listening to two adults talk. How about we go find our own fun?"
To be honest.
Ever since the Jie family arrived, Zhu Ling'er's eyes had been solely focused on Zhou Yu from beginning to end.
So she was already impatient to sit here!
Coincidentally, Zhu Ling'er had recently commissioned a small boat to be built.
She wanted to take a ride on the artificial lake in the Zhu family's estate with Zhou Yu...
"Sister Ling'er, does your family have anything fun to do?" Jie Shishi leaned over, quite interested.
Zhu Ling'er could not tolerate doubt!
Moreover, Jie Shishi was a potential romantic rival!
So she waved her hand grandly and led the three of them to the artificial lake.
"Your family is truly... extravagant!"
Even Jie Shishi, who had seen her fair share of fine things, couldn't help but exclaim.
The excavation of an artificial lake was not an easy undertaking.
The major expense was actually the maintenance of the artificial lake.
After all, once water was introduced into an artificial lake, it would not flow.
If not maintained properly, over time, the lake water would become very dirty!
And the Zhu family's artificial lake.
It was not an exaggeration to say that one could see to the bottom of its crystal-clear water.
This showed the Zhu family's immense wealth.
"It's nothing. I like playing in the water, so my dad built me a lake."
Zhu Ling'er smiled faintly.
Then, she had her small boat brought out.
In addition to the newly built small boat,
Zhu Ling'er had also had some fishing boats built previously.
At the time, it was just a whim. After playing a few times and fishing in the lake, she had put them aside.
Now, she was bringing them out for Jie Shishi and Jie Yu to play with.
"There aren't enough fishing boats for everyone. You two can go on them. I won't go," Zhu Ling'er said smilingly to Jie Shishi and Jie Yu.
Jie Yu looked towards Zhou Yu, hesitated for a moment, and said, "How about, Divine Doctor Zhou goes with Shishi to play?"