Chapter 18 You should treat me to a meal

Chengcheng said he only wanted his mother.

But he was still a child, and he longed for his father.

When Zhou Songyan hugged him, his eyes were full of light, and he was a little shy.

That's the look a child should have in their eyes.

Chengcheng acts like a little adult in front of her.

Li Mai felt a pang of sadness.

Forty minutes later, the car stopped.

Li Mai retrieved the car.

This car repair shop is very big.

Li Mai, unsure if there were any additional fees, walked up to Zhou Songyan and asked, "Do I need to pay anything else?"

Zhou Songyan: "There's no need for fees, but..."

"But what?"

You should treat me to a meal.

Li Mai: "..."

Zhou Songyan: "I helped you, is it too much to ask you to treat me to a meal?"

Li Mai: "...Not excessive."

Li Mai couldn't think of a reason to refuse.

"Is it okay to eat today?"

She thought that since she was going to invite him, she should settle it all at once today and try not to see Zhou Songyan again in the future.

Zhou Songyan agreed.

"OK."

Li Mai: "It's noon now, let's find a restaurant to eat at in a bit."

"Fine, you decide."

Li Mai: "..."

This conversation sounds so familiar.

Years ago, when the two went out to eat, Zhou Songyan's most frequent phrase was "You decide."

She said she wanted to eat hot pot.

Zhou Songyan: "You decide."

She said she wanted to eat Cantonese food.

Zhou Songyan: "You decide."

The same applies when ordering food.

"Zhou Songyan, let's order some Mapo Tofu."

"Fine, you decide."

"Zhou Songyan, let's order a small dessert. I'd like to eat apple cake."

"Okay, you decide. Order."

...

Li Mai was pulled into memories.

Until Chengcheng called out to her, "Auntie, there's a car seat!"

Chengcheng had already opened the back door and called out to her in surprise.

Li Mai walked over, saw the brand-new child safety seat in the back seat, and turned to look at Zhou Songyan.

Zhou Songyan was stopped by someone, and it was unclear what they were talking about.

Chengcheng whispered, "Mom, it was bought by Uncle."

Li Mai knew.

I never expected Zhou Songyan to be so thoughtful.

I've already bought and installed a car seat.

It was also installed in his Bentley.

Did Zhou Songyan specially put this on for Chengcheng?

What does he mean?

Why do this?

"What are you thinking about?"

Zhou Songyan walked over at some point, interrupting her thoughts.

Li Mai looked up at him.

The man was tall and imposing, standing against the light, which cast a halo around him.

Just like when she first met him.

Downstairs at the company building.

Her documents fell to the ground.

Zhou Songyan helped her pick it up.

She looked up and saw Zhou Songyan's tall figure standing against the light, handing her the documents.

"for you."

His voice was deep, husky, and magnetic; it was incredibly pleasant to listen to.

...

Li Mai spoke up: "Zhou Songyan, how much is the child seat? I'll transfer the money to you."

Zhou Songyan frowned slightly, displeased that Li Mai had started talking to him about money.

He ignored Li Mai, fastened Chengcheng's seatbelt, and sat in the passenger seat.

Li Mai got into the car and didn't mention the child safety seat for the time being.

"Mr. Zhou, aren't you going to drive your car?"

Zhou Songyan's lie came out without hesitation: "I need to leave my car here for maintenance. You don't mind if I ride in your car, do you?"

Li Mai: "..."

Does it matter if she minds?

Zhou Songyan smiled and said, "Let's drive, I'm hungry."

Li Mai is not yet familiar with Beijing.

"Mr. Zhou, what would you like to have for lunch? Do you have any recommendations? I'm not familiar with the restaurants around here."

Zhou Songyan: "I'm not familiar with it either, but I can ask my friends. I'll wait and see."

Zhou Songyan made a phone call to Peng Zixu.

This kid loves to eat; he's tried every little restaurant in Beijing.

He even created a video account, and he would film a video every time he went out to eat. People really enjoyed watching it, and he had over ten million followers, making him a big internet celebrity.

But as the second young master of the Peng family, Peng Zixu has no need to become an internet celebrity to make money.

This is his pleasure.

I love to eat and I love to share.

Peng Zixu recommended a restaurant to him.

Zhou Songyan turned on the navigation; they were five kilometers away, not far.

Li Mai drove following the navigation.

Zhou Songyan: "Your driving skills have improved."

Li Mai: "Yeah, I've been driving for President Ji a lot these past two years, so I've gotten used to it."

"It was my first time driving. Mr. Ji had been drinking and asked me to drive, but I was too scared. He just pushed me into the driver's seat."

"I had no choice but to drive, I was terrified. President Ji is really brave, daring to ride in a car driven by a novice, isn't he afraid of causing an accident?"

Although she got her driver's license, she never drove a car.

Ji Wangyu truly trusted her.

After being forced to drive a few times, she became bolder and her driving skills improved.

Li Mai rambled on and on before realizing that Zhou Songyan hadn't said a word.

She turned her head and glanced at him quickly.

Good heavens!

His face was stretched so long it was longer than a rubber band.

"Mr. Zhou, what did I say wrong? Why are you angry?"

Zhou Songyan remained silent.

The thought that another man was there for her during these experiences made her realize that she had gone through it all.

Zhou Songyan was jealous.

Insane jealousy!

Li Mai pouted.

If Zhou Songyan doesn't want to talk about it, then so be it.

She couldn't be bothered with him; let him be angry if he wanted, since he was the one with breast hyperplasia anyway.

Chengcheng couldn't stand it anymore.

"Uncle, you're acting really badly. Speak your mind instead of always putting on that face."

Zhou Songyan: "..."

The child disliked me.

But he was too embarrassed to say it.

Is he jealous of Ji Wangyu?

What will Li Mai think?

Li Mai would think that he still misses her, can't forget her, and can't bear to part with her.

Although... he still has a bit of a crush on Li Mai, but this woman has a criminal record, so he has to wait and see.

In response to Chengcheng's lecture, Zhou Songyan said, "Children shouldn't meddle in adults' affairs."

Chengcheng scoffed, "You're so stubborn!"

Zhou Songyan: "..."

"What does a little brat know!"

Chengcheng: "Uncle, with your personality, I doubt you'll ever find a wife."

Zhou Songyan: "..."

Li Mai: "..."

Zhou Songyan felt that buying a car seat for this brat was a waste of money.

She speaks just as infuriatingly as her aunt.

...

Twenty minutes later, the car stopped in front of the restaurant recommended by Peng Zixu.

This is a Cantonese restaurant.

When Li Mai got out of the car, Chengcheng had already been carried out by Zhou Songyan, so she didn't need to worry about him.

Zhou Songyan didn't put Chengcheng down, but carried him directly into the restaurant.

Chengcheng was a little excited, his little face flushed.

The waiter led them to their seats.

Li Mai orders by scanning a QR code.

Knowing Chengcheng and Zhou Songyan's tastes, she decided to order on her own.

Zhou Songyan glanced at her, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The food at this Cantonese restaurant is quite good.

Chengcheng loves to eat it too.

After a harmonious lunch.

The three of them walked out of the restaurant, and Li Mai asked politely, "Mr. Zhou, would you like me to take you home?"

Zhou Songyan: "Okay, thank you."

Li Mai: "..."

Can't you tell it's just polite talk?