That evening, Zheng Tianming went to Xu Sichen's study to talk about the kidnapping case. Xu Sichen had a special status, and things were very turbulent abroad. Zheng was afraid of getting him involved.

Xu Sichen leaned back in his chair and looked at Zheng Tianming: "Why are you so stubborn?"

“Uncle Xu, I know your abilities, but I took over this case. People from above have come down to investigate. You are a citizen of this country, and once you get involved…” Zheng Tianming stopped there, his meaning already quite clear.

Xu Sichen lit a cigarette: "You mean, you're going to go by yourself?"

“I have teammates; we’ve already formed a special task force,” Zheng Tianming said, lowering his head. “It’s about Mengyu…”

Xu Sichen raised an eyebrow: "I'll send people to assist." He knew this matter might not be as simple as he had imagined.

Otherwise, Zheng Tianming wouldn't be so persistent.

“I will protect Lulu’s safety. You can rest assured about things in the country.” Xu Sichen said, standing up. “As for Mengyu, you can decide for yourself. I don’t care.”

Actually, it would have been easier for him to handle the matter, but his position was inappropriate.

Zheng Tianming felt he was no longer a child; he had to take responsibility for his actions. If he dragged his father-in-law down with him and something happened, he would never be able to reconcile with himself, nor would he be able to face his wife and mother-in-law...

After he left the study, he saw Pei Kaixin and Pei Lan sitting on the sofa, both looking depressed. Only then did he remember that Xu Mengyu and the other two would be sleeping together tonight.

"Want some drinks?" Zheng Tianming said, walking towards the refrigerator. He needed to find a way to persuade Xu Mengyu.

Pei Kaixin shook his head: "No, your sister-in-law won't allow it." He's been restricted from smoking for the past two years, let alone drinking.

Pei Lan leaned back on the sofa: "..."

Zheng Tianming took a bottle of beer, opened it in front of the two of them, and took two sips: "This is Liang Shijing beer, want to try some?"

"You're really asking for trouble," Pei Kaixin said, glancing at Pei Lan.

One of the two men snatched the beer from his hand, while the other pinned him to the bed.

"I didn't spank you enough when you were little, and now you're so naughty with me." Pei Kaixin said, slapping Zheng Tianming on the bottom.

"Stop messing around, you're all grown up." Zheng Tianming was capable of fighting back, but he decided to let these two off the hook. It wouldn't hurt to suffer a little loss if they made a scene.

Pei Lan put the wine bottle aside and squatted down. He observed carefully for a while, but there was nothing particularly outstanding about him. What did Xu Mengyu like about him?

Xu Mengyu is extremely picky, but she is quite casual when it comes to choosing a partner.

Zheng Tianming covered his butt with one hand: "Brother, stop fooling around, I have something important to tell you."

Pei Kaixin got off the sofa and stood next to Pei Lan, both of them looking down at him.

"I need to go out and borrow some equipment from you." Zheng Tianming said, sitting up. Pei Kaixin was a professor in the computer science department, and he was also a researcher. He was sure he could get something good from him.

It's better to be prepared.

Seeing that Zheng Tianming's expression was serious and not joking, Pei Kaixin said, "Since we're just killing time anyway, let's get to the details." He then took out his keys. "Shall we talk over at my place?"

Zheng Tianming stood up.

The three of them went downstairs. Pei Kaixin's apartment was on the tenth floor. As soon as they reached the bottom of the stairs, the door opened automatically.

When I changed my shoes, the shoe cabinet next to me opened automatically and placed suitable slippers at my feet.

Pei Kaixin is usually lazy...

Zheng Tianming felt like he was entering a grand garden, because his shoes, which he had taken off and tossed aside, were put into the shoe cabinet in less than twenty seconds. There seemed to be a sound coming from inside, probably... deodorizing or polishing the shoes?

Pei Lan was already used to it: "..."

Pei Kaixin lay on the sofa, the backrest automatically lowered to a suitable height, and the soft pillow slowly rose to support his neck.

“No wonder you don’t want to stay upstairs.” Zheng Tianming said as he sat down on the single sofa. As soon as he sat down, it felt like a pair of hands had appeared on his lower back and tailbone, massaging him with moderate force.

Pei Kaixin yawned: "Let's get down to business. What equipment do you need to borrow?"

Zheng Tianming also tried out the single sofa, and it was incredibly comfortable. He said it would be amazing to have one at home.

"How much is this chair? Does it have leg and foot massage functions?" Zheng Tianming planned to get one for Xu Mengyu in her office.

Pei Kaixin's voice was as lazy as if he didn't know anything: "Twelve million, multiply by two, special price for acquaintances, let's say thirty million."

"We're not familiar with each other," Zheng Tianming thought to himself. "Where am I supposed to get 30 million for you..."

Pei Kaixin glanced at Zheng Tianming: "You're not familiar with me, why do you need to borrow my equipment?"

“...”

He's waiting for me here.

Pei Lan sat on the armrest of the sofa. He thought it best not to massage his back, since he wouldn't need to do so anytime soon.

Zheng Wanwan and he were very loving and affectionate, but they couldn't sleep together!

A dozen minutes later, Zheng Tianming recounted the whole story from beginning to end, and then asked Pei Kaixin, "Brother, what do you think I should bring?"

“You might as well take me with you.” Pei Kaixin said, raising his hand. A blue screen appeared in front of him, and he gestured slightly.

Zheng Tianming curiously reached out his hand, only to find air and a fading blue light.

"?" Pei Kaixin glanced at Zheng Tianming, then tossed the accessory on his wrist to him, curious about everything, like a child who would never grow up.

After putting it on, Zheng Tianming examined it carefully: "Can this thing be used for playing games and watching movies?"

Pei Lan looked up: "You can only watch movies that aren't available on the computer." Don't ask him how he knew; he knew his brother's character too well.

"Lend me two days..." Zheng Tianming thought to himself, he desperately needed it.

Pei Kaixin glanced at it; it was something developed last year, and he was too lazy to change it this year, so he just kept using the old one.

In just a minute or two, a little rabbit hopped out. It was snow-white with red eyes, fluffy ears, and a white lace-trimmed tray on its back with a small box on it.

"Brother, I hope you'll behave yourself and leave my house." Zheng Tianming saw the rabbit's legs suddenly rise to the same height as the sofa armrest, and he reached out to take the box down.

Pei Kaixin originally wanted to make it into a robot, but Bai Miaomiao said it was too scary. Animals were cuter; she thought a rabbit with legs that could extend to two meters was even more terrifying...

"Take this with you when you go out. I may be lazy, but I won't let it interfere with important matters." Pei Kaixin said, then turned around, and the blanket slowly descended from the backrest and covered him.

Zheng Tianming looked at the watch, which seemed no different from any other smartwatch.

"You're going to sleep here?"

He had barely finished speaking when the sofa moved away by itself...

Zheng Tianming was stunned. Pei Kaixin abandoned humanity and evolved on his own.

When he and Pei Lan returned upstairs, they saw Zheng Wanwan wearing pajamas and carrying a fruit platter. It seemed they were preparing to stay up all night watching dramas.

"Wife." Pei Lan walked over and put his arm around Zheng Wanwan's waist.

She clearly agreed to sleep with him tonight, but then she changed her mind.

Zheng Wanwan smiled gently: "I can't help it, Mengyu has finally come back, I want to spend time with her."

Pei Lan bent down, his lips close to Zheng Wanwan's ear...

Zheng Tianming strained his ears to listen, but their voices were too soft for him to hear clearly.

Zheng Wanwan gave Pei Lan a shy push: "You wish." Isn't the fragrant Xu Mengyu more fragrant than him?

Pei Lan's lips curved into a slight smile.

Just then, the door opened, and Pei Kaixin held the milk powder Bai Miaomiao wanted to drink before bed. He wondered what was wrong with her lately; her legs often cramped in her sleep. He was almost asleep when he remembered she wouldn't be coming home tonight...