Plunder-Chapter 233 Breaking the Ice

Zhou Jin’an had returned from Los Angeles a week later.

The storm that An Kexin had stirred up in Rong City had completely subsided.

At the airport, Qiao En had already arrived ahead of time.

To her surprise, Zhou Chucheng had also come.

Not only had he come, but he also brought flowers and had the driver pull up a banner.

"Sister-in-law, it’s crowded here, why don’t you go to the car to rest for a bit? Once big brother comes out, I’ll let you know right away," said Zhou Chucheng as soon as he spoke, Qiao En was taken aback.

"Director Zhou, you..."

Qiao En stuttered as she started to speak, but before she could finish, Zhou Chucheng interrupted her, "Sister-in-law, big brother instructed me before he left to take good care of you. At the company, I am the president and you are the assistant, but today is family day; you are my sister-in-law."

His attitude was extremely respectful, so respectful that Qiao En didn’t know how to react.

"I’m fine, I’ll just wait here."

Qiao En insisted.

Zhou Chucheng didn’t insist. He looked at Qiao En with admiration and said, "It’s an honor for the Zhou family to have a sister-in-law like you."

"The fact that big brother and I could thaw the ice in our relationship, sister-in-law, you played an indelible role."

"I didn’t do much, you might have misunderstood,"

replied Qiao En.

Zhou Chucheng let out a slight sigh of relief, "Before sister-in-law appeared, I always felt that big brother was a lonely shell, heartless, emotionless, not approaching anyone, nor allowing anyone close. But you, you gave him warmth and also a soul."

Zhou Chucheng was a literary person, his words always carried that flourish.

Qiao En lowered her eyelids, "He just lacks a sense of security, actually, he deeply craves warmth."

She didn’t say too much.

"I will often care for big brother in the future,"

Zhou Chucheng declared confidently.

Soon, the plane carrying Zhou Jin’an had landed.

Many people were waiting at the exit; Qiao En stood outside the railing, craning her neck in anticipation while Zhou Chucheng stayed close to her side with the driver, as if afraid someone might harm her.

"En’en!"

Before Qiao En could see Zhou Jin’an, he had already spotted her first.

Such a tall man actually called out her nickname recklessly and waved at her vigorously.

When you truly love someone, you feel like they shine.

That’s what Qiao En felt at that moment.

Zhou Jin’an walked out against the light, shrouded in a halo, almost as if he was a man who had stepped out of a comic.

Nearing thirty, he had grown more mature and stable, displaying his masculinity even more.

"Big brother!"

Zhou Chucheng waved his arms excitedly, calling out to Zhou Jin’an from a distance.

"Why did he come?"

Seeing Zhou Chucheng there, Zhou Jin’an’s eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Cheng Lu whispered at his side, "Yesterday little Director Zhou sent me a message asking when you would be back today. He said there was something important he needed to discuss with you."

"I got it."

Zhou Jin’an’s expression darkened a bit.

He quickly walked toward Qiao En and naturally pulled her into his embrace.

"How have you been these days?"

His embrace was warm, carrying a familiar scent.

Qiao En took a deep breath, and her heart was completely at peace.

"We’re all good."

"Big brother, you’re finally back. You can rest assured about the things I handled, right? Sister-in-law is all fine now, isn’t she?"

Zhou Chucheng eagerly sought praise for his deeds.

Zhou Jin’an, however, gave him a cold look without any courtesy, "You’re not needed here anymore."

Zhou Chucheng pouted like a child who had done something wrong, "I came to pick up big brother; how come you’re not happy? Oh right, I’ve reserved a private room at Quanmanji, big brother. Tonight, I’ll treat you to a meal to welcome you back."

"No need; I’ll eat at home."

He walked away, holding Qiao En’s hand.

Zhou Chucheng stood there, dumbfounded, his lips pouting higher and higher.

"Favoritism."

He muttered under his breath, just so happened to be heard by Cheng Lu.

"Little Director Zhou, over here with Director Zhou, the young madam always comes first. You really shouldn’t be jealous."

Zhou Chucheng feigned strength, "Who says I’m jealous? My brother and sister-in-law are deeply in love, I’m too happy to be envious!"

In the parking lot, Zhou Jin’an’s Maybach was parked side by side with Zhou Chucheng’s ride.

Zhou Jin’an opened the car door and shielded Qiao En as she got in, but she stopped him from joining her.

"Little Director Zhou has been waiting for you for a long time. He values you a lot, big brother. You should take his car later."

Qiao En was sensible. She never interfered with Zhou Jin’an’s life, but in certain special circumstances, she would fully exert a woman’s gentleness.

Zhou Jin’an glanced at Zhou Chucheng with a cold look, "I don’t care whether he cares or not."

"You do care. Go on, have a good chat with him. I’ll wait for you at home."

"Assistant Cheng, please take me back to Chu Garden."

Qiao En instructed.

Understanding, Cheng Lu immediately got into the car.

"Big brother, get in."

Zhou Chucheng opened the door, looking at Zhou Jin’an with a pleasing gaze.

A shroud of gloom lingered on Zhou Jin’an’s somber face as he opened the door and took a seat in the back.

The car started and soon merged into the flow of traffic.

"How did things go?"

Zhou Jin’an asked coldly.

Zhou Chucheng reported on the "battle" as he drove.

"That An Kexin is just a fickle woman. Based on the information you provided, big brother, I contacted an unfamiliar actor to approach her, and she took the bait easily. The live broadcast room was exploding that day, the rumors practically debunked themselves."

Zhou Chucheng vividly recounted the events of that day to Zhou Jin’an.

"The person you sent, not only did he act, but he also laid hands on her, didn’t he?"

Zhou Jin’an’s cold lips parted, sending a chill down Zhou Chucheng’s spine.

Whatever he did, Zhou Jin’an, even being overseas, seemed to have eyes that could see everything, as if he had a pair of clairvoyant eyes.

"I felt sorry for sister-in-law, so I took the initiative to teach her a lesson."

"What’s this about her miscarriage?"

Zhou Jin’an asked again.

Zhou Chucheng immediately defended himself, "I swear, I didn’t instruct anyone to do anything illegal. The people I sent are trustworthy. We had an agreement to only slap her face and not touch anything else."

"Then why did she miscarry?"

Zhou Jin’an repeated the question.

"This... I really don’t know about that, I only heard about it afterward," Zhou Chucheng said as he drove, cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

"All right, you don’t have to worry about it anymore, I’ll handle it."

"Big brother, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to cause you more trouble."

Zhou Chucheng softly apologized.

The car fell into silence for a moment. The wind rushed through the window, gradually dispelling the heat.

"This matter has nothing to do with you. You don’t have to apologize to me. I should be the one thanking you."

"Big brother, you don’t need to thank me. We are family. You are my big brother, the person closest to me. If anyone dares to hurt you or sister-in-law, I’ll be the first to stand up and fight them."

Zhou Jin’an fell silent again, his gaze drifting outside the window.

Zhou Chucheng’s kindness wasn’t lost on him, it’s just that, he hadn’t figured out how to respond to this kindness yet.

The inside of the car quieted down once more, as Zhou Chucheng turned the car towards Chu Garden.

"Go to Quanmanji!"

Zhou Jin’an suddenly spoke up.

Zhou Chucheng was overjoyed, "Really, big brother, going to Quanmanji? Aren’t you going home?"

"If you ask one more word, I’ll get out of the car right now and head home."

Hearing this, Zhou Chucheng immediately smiled and shut his mouth.

However, neither of them expected that, as soon as they arrived at Quanmanji, someone was there waiting for them.