Chapter 135: Pei Yutang Asked Me to Steal
Zhou Yanzhe's face stiffened behind him, and Old Xu, seeing this in the rearview mirror, chuckled awkwardly.
"Gatherings with many people are great, really great, haha."
"Fasten your seatbelts, let's go eat."
Perhaps to ease the awkwardness, Xu Rongyu asked, "Is there anything you'd like to eat? I'll take you there."
Zhou Yanzhe's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile. He was thinking about the specialties of Beijing cuisine when he heard Xu Yihuan say three words: "MixC".
Most of the restaurants in MixC are chain stores; there aren't many local cuisines.
Zhou Yanzhe was about to open his mouth to persuade him.
Xu Rongyu hurriedly replied, "Okay, okay."
Whatever, as long as I can make my little darling happy.
Xu Yihuan was still revising her speech with her eyes downcast on the way.
Tang Wanhua said last night that her speech lacked data on the career paths of outstanding graduates from the Department of Foreign Languages at Peking University.
Now all she can do is browse through the Peking University Hall of Fame to see what it's like.
Fortunately, there is an electronic version.
She can only view it by using a data card to log into the intranet.
This version of the speech must be prepared and sent to Tang Wanhua within the next two days, otherwise there really won't be time to revise it.
Seeing that her daughter looked even more tired than herself, Xu Rongyu couldn't help but laugh: "Huanhuan, why are you working so hard? You're still looking at your phone even after you've come out?"
Xu Yihuan lowered her eyes, her hands still moving: "Yes, it's not finalized yet. Let's talk about it when it's finalized."
Behind him, Zhou Yanzhe heard these words, his eyes flickered, he opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
We've arrived at our destination.
MixC is almost entirely comprised of luxury stores.
Since the divorce, Xu Rongyu has rarely gone shopping, but he still remembers that Pei Yi'an used to love shopping, especially diamond jewelry. She couldn't wear it much for work, but she especially liked it.
Long-forgotten memories were awakened, and Xu Rongyu was filled with emotion.
Xu Yihuan noticed it too and couldn't help but chuckle to herself.
That's why he wanted to divorce his mother back then... but... it seems Old Xu doesn't know about his mother's amnesia yet...
Xu Yihuan was unusually melancholy, but it was something she couldn't bring herself to say.
Xu Yihuan was led by Xu Rongyu straight up to the fifth floor.
The fifth floor of the mall is a designated dining area.
The three of them ate casually.
We didn't book a private room; we could order food from the main dining area.
Coincidentally, this is a restaurant that specializes in Yuncheng cuisine.
Xu Yihuan said she wanted to change, but Xu Rongyu was too lazy to move.
He prefers to eat in lively places.
All the restaurants are packed right now, and I'm so glad I managed to snag such a great spot.
Xu Rongyu would rather die than move his butt.
Xu Yihuan had no choice but to agree.
"You guys order first, I'm going to the restroom."
Xu Rongyu handed the menu to Xu Yihuan and then left.
Out of hospitality, Xu Yihuan handed the menu to Zhou Yanzhe and then opened the match-3 game.
She has already played more than 500 levels of this game.
Zhou Yanzhe looked at Xu Yihuan with gentle eyes.
He couldn't remember the last time the two of them had sat down to eat so peacefully.
Perhaps wanting to find something in common, Zhou Yanzhe also picked up his phone.
But that hand naturally opened WeChat.
Not many people are messaging him; his messages were at the top of his chat list last night.
Zhou Yanzhe paused as he swiped the screen, then looked up at Xu Yihuan.
"Huanhuan... is your relationship with Pei Yutang... very bad?"
Zhou Yanzhe asked tentatively, with a very cautious attitude.
Xu Yihuan's hand on the screen paused: "Who told you that?"
Zhou Yanzhe pursed his lips: "Huanhuan, if possible, I hope you stay away from her."
Xu Yihuan remained silent.
There must be more to the story behind Zhou Yanzhe's statement.
As expected, Zhou Yanzhe placed his phone on the table and pushed it towards Xu Yihuan.
It appears to be a chat history from a WeChat page.
“She contacted me yesterday, apparently wanting your speech manuscript. I don’t know what she wants to do.” After saying that, Zhou Yanzhe hurriedly added, “But don’t worry, I didn’t agree to her request.”
Xu Yihuan glanced at the chat history, and it was true.
Xu Yihuan raised her eyes and looked at him with a half-smile: "Then why did you tell me?"
Zhou Yanzhe felt somewhat embarrassed by her gaze.
"Because...because I never intended to listen to her."
Xu Yihuan thought for two seconds and said, "Okay, I understand. Thank you."
This was the first time Xu Yihuan had thanked him, and Zhou Yanzhe couldn't help but feel delighted.
But this joy quickly faded away.
Not far away, Tan Zhixu's figure came into view.
Tan Zhixu also treated people to dinner today.
We were originally going to eat right away at the restaurant.
But Lu Anlan insisted on taking a walk.
So, Lu Shui and the others ordered the food first, Lu Anlan went shopping, and Tan Zhixu, under the guise of accompanying Lu Anlan shopping, wandered around aimlessly.
Soon, Tan Zhixu saw Xu Yihuan, and his eyes lit up.
I quickly walked over to say hello.
Suddenly, her gaze fell upon Zhou Yanzhe, who was sitting opposite Xu Yihuan.
Tan Zhixu's face immediately darkened.
However, Tan Zhixu didn't keep his anger to himself.
With a smile on his face, he walked over there.
"Oh, what a coincidence, you're eating here too?"
Tan Zhixu's voice was almost overflowing with surprise, and anyone could hear the deliberate and affected manner in it.
Xu Yihuan looked up from the match-3 game, and in the blink of an eye, Tan Zhixu sat down in the seat next to Xu Rongyu.
Upon seeing Tan Zhixu, she exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
"Weren't you going to treat An Lan and the others to dinner?"
"Oh, we're eating here too? Do you want to come with us?"
Tan Zhixu didn't even glance at Zhou Yanzhe, as if he didn't exist.
Tan Zhixu is still angry.
Yesterday I clearly said that my uncle was coming to Beijing, which is why I refused him.
But now? She's clearly having dinner with a gigolo.
Tan Zhixu was unhappy and wanted to take the person away.
Before Xu Yihuan could refuse...
Then I heard a steady voice coming from behind me.
"Young man, you're in the wrong seat. This is my seat."
Tan Zhixu seemed to realize something.
The unhappiness on his face vanished completely upon hearing the voice.
I had to take a deep breath to have the courage to face the middle-aged man behind me.
He met Xu Rong's smiling face.
Tan Zhixu's expression was natural, and he obediently admitted his mistake: "I'm sorry, Uncle, I didn't know this was your seat. Please sit down."
No one introduced him, so he introduced himself: "Hello, Uncle, I am Huan... Xu Yihuan's friend. My name is Tan Zhixu. I just happened to be here to eat. I hadn't even decided what to eat when I ran into Xu Yihuan, so I thought I'd say hello."
The implication in Tan Zhixu's words that he wanted to stay for a meal was so strong that everyone in the restaurant could feel it.
Xu Rongyu sat down, finding it somewhat amusing.
Following his lead, she asked, "Young man, have you eaten yet? Would you like to sit down and have something to eat with us?"
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