Chapter 733: Second-hand houses are OK, but those where someone has died are not

After hearing Xiao Peng's question, Sommeret suddenly fell silent. After a while, he asked Xiao Peng, "Xiao, can you give me another cigarette?"

Xiao Peng handed him a cigarette and lit it for him. Somolet took a deep breath and said, "I've only smoked two cigarettes since Tilti was born, and today was the day."

"I think I can understand your pain." Xiao Peng said.

After hearing Xiao Peng's words, Somolet became anxious: "Can you understand? No! You can't understand! Do you know what the damn royal family is?"

He shouted this, and a puff of smoke choked his throat and he started coughing violently.

Victoria hurriedly stood up and walked over to Sommeret, pouring him a glass of water. Sommeret stopped coughing and drank a sip of water, his face looking better. He said angrily, "After this happened, do you know what other members of the royal family told me?"

Xiao Peng wanted to retort, "How the hell should I know?" But seeing Somolet's furious expression, he decided to be a good listener. "Oh? What did they say?"

Sommeret said angrily, "They told me not to say anything! They said that if such a thing got out, it would be a royal scandal! They wanted me to defend the dignity of the royal family and remain silent! Even this case was covered up! The identity of the criminal had to be kept secret for fear of causing conflict between the public and the refugees! Not even the name 'Tildy' could be mentioned. The police used 'Yasmine' in the final plan! Damn it, that's my daughter! Did they consider my feelings? Why would I contact you like this? Even if there are people in France who are keeping an eye on Tildy, they are mainly their people! They are afraid that I will find you and make things worse! Damn it, is the royal family's 'reputation' more important than my child's life?"

After venting his anger, Somolet looked unwilling. He controlled his emotions and said, "It seems that God heard my complaints and sent you to Athens. This is the only way I can meet you."

After hearing this, Xiao Peng sighed deeply. "Sommeret, now that you've seen me, the trouble has fallen on me. You all know I'm in Sweden, and I don't believe your relatives don't know. You're throwing the trouble onto me."

After hearing this, Somolet nodded seriously and said, "Xiao, I have actually considered what you said, but after careful consideration, I find that these worries are unnecessary."

"Is it not necessary?" Xiao Peng was confused.

"Xiao, you underestimate your connections and influence. If it were you, with your connections to several royal family members and your influence in the industry, other countries wouldn't dare to bother you, but at least Sweden wouldn't directly trouble you. After all, we have many important shipwrecks at sea, and we might need to cooperate with you one day." Sommeret suddenly said, "And when I found out my daughter was with you, I breathed a sigh of relief. I know you better."

"Do you understand me?" Xiao Peng was stunned.

Somolet said, "When my daughter came home last time, I definitely had to investigate who she was with outside. That's when I found out about you, and I've been paying attention to everything about you. I also learned about your dealings with the women around you. I know you Chinese have a saying, 'Rabbits don't eat grass near their burrows.' I'm wondering if you've followed this saying thoroughly. You're so protective of the women around you, yet you don't take any action. To be honest, this is something I'm confused about. Can you tell me why?"

Xiao Peng felt a little embarrassed after hearing this. He thought for a moment and said, "Maybe it's because I value my friends. I don't have many friends, and I don't want to lose any of them. If that kind of relationship happened, our relationship would change."

"A very official answer," Sommeret said. "As far as I know, many Chinese men have a 'virgin complex'. You're the same, aren't you?"

"Me?" Xiao Peng was stunned, then burst into laughter. "Somolet, if you've investigated me, you'd know I'm no pushover. How many innocent people are there on the sea? If I were a chaste man, how could I demand my partner be a virgin? I can't even control myself, so what right do I have to demand of others? In my eyes, people like that are called 'cheap'! Take care of yourself first, then demand of others! Otherwise, what's the difference between you and the keyboard warriors on the internet? Of course, I don't mind second-hand houses, but forget about those where someone has died."

"Second-hand house? Someone's died there?" Sommeret was stunned at first, then he came to his senses and didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Xiao, your metaphor... is very vivid!"

Victoria on the side frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied with Xiao Peng's statement.

This is understandable. What are they? Aristocrats! They're the kind of people who talk and laugh with great scholars and associate with ordinary people. Even the most vulgar people have to hide their true selves and act like gentlemen when they're with them. How could they be so direct as Xiao Peng?

Xiao Peng ignored her. "You're not my mother-in-law, why should I be afraid of you?" Tilty and I are innocent—well, quite innocent, we just kissed.

Xiao Peng said, "Someret, I already know about Tilti's situation. You didn't ask me to come here just to tell me what happened, did you? Tell me your purpose. Do you want Tilti to go home?"

Somolet said hurriedly, "No, no, no, Mr. Xiao, I don't want Tilty to come back. The doctor said that her current condition is conducive to recovery! So I hope she stays with you for a while longer, which will help her physical recovery. I just want to tell you her condition in person so that you can treat her better."

"Be nicer to her?" Xiao Peng suddenly stood up and said, "Sorry, I really can't do that. Okay, Sommeret, I understand what you mean, but I have to tell you, I don't like the way you invited me. Please have your driver take me back."

After hearing this, Sommerlet hurriedly said, "Xiao, I invited you to dinner. These seafood are all cooked by Victoria herself. Wouldn't it be a shame if you leave without trying them?"

After hearing this, Xiao Peng lowered his head and picked up a large soup bowl from the table: "Then I'll take it back to eat. Hey? This little hammer is good, for hitting crab claws? I'll take it back and use it!" After he said that, without waiting for Somolet and Victoria to answer, he picked up a small silver hammer and put it in his pocket, then walked out of the room with the bowl in his arms.

Victoria hadn't said anything the entire time, but when she saw Xiao Peng leave like this, she got anxious: "Why is this guy like this?"

But Somolet laughed: "Okay, dear, we don't have to worry about Tilti! God, why haven't we met such an outstanding young man before?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"