Chapter 191: Mom, Let's Go
Xu Yihuan entered the room with doubts, and as soon as she stepped inside, she saw a familiar figure sitting on the sofa.
The figure turned around and happened to meet Xu Yihuan's gaze; it was Pei Yi'an.
Looking at Pei Yi'an's gentle face, Xu Yihuan's heart raced.
He opened his mouth as if to call her Aunt Pei, but the words just wouldn't come out.
"Yi Huan, you're back?" Pei Yi'an asked with a smile.
Xu Yihuan nodded, her movements returning to normal: "Yes, Aunt Pei, what are you doing here?"
Pei Yi'an didn't explain much, only saying, "I'm going to dinner with President Xu later, would you like to come along?"
Xu Yihuan was stunned for a moment, but she understood what was going on in almost a second.
Of course, she wouldn't ruin the rare opportunity for her own father and mother to be together.
He declined, saying, "No need, I still have some things to take care of, so I won't go together."
Pei Yi'an nodded in understanding.
At her age, she has a lot on her plate.
But Pei Yi'an looked Xu Yihuan up and down, and a pang of heartache welled up between her brows, which were exactly the same as Xu Yihuan's.
"You shouldn't overwork yourself. I've told you you're too thin, but you don't eat more."
"If you were at my house, I would definitely raise you to be plump and healthy."
Pei Yi'an couldn't help but mutter to herself.
Xu Yihuan felt a lump in her throat, and tears welled up in her eyes. She instinctively turned her back so that Pei Yi'an wouldn't see them.
Pei Yi'an was stunned. He hadn't even said anything yet, so how did he manage to break the girl's guard?
Just as he was about to step forward and pat Xu Yihuan, a calm voice carrying an apology came from behind him.
"Director Pei, I'm so sorry, something came up here and I'm afraid... Oh? Huanhuan? You're back?"
Xu Rongyu's voice instantly changed from guilt to surprise.
"Perfect timing. Now that you're back, could you please entertain Director Pei for me? I had a dinner appointment with Director Pei, but something came up and I can't make it."
Pei Yi'an knew that Xu Yihuan was busy, and was about to refuse on Xu Yihuan's behalf, but before she could say anything, she heard Xu Yihuan's voice.
“Okay!” Xu Yihuan quickly replied.
"Huanhuan, didn't you have something to do?"
"Oh, I just checked my phone. The teacher said there's no rush. I can get it ready for her in a couple of days."
Xu Yihuan remained calm and composed. Pei Yi'an sensed something was wrong, but couldn't quite put her finger on it, so she simply nodded in agreement.
...
Xu Yihuan and Pei Yi'an both actually like eating at small shops on the street, but this time they tacitly chose to eat at the mall.
Eating inside a shopping mall means you're not just eating; you can also go shopping.
Inside the largest shopping mall in the capital, Xu Yihuan and Pei Yi'an walked side by side.
The area around the mall was filled with a strong, cloying perfume scent.
The two of them randomly chose a nice restaurant for dinner.
I casually posted something on my WeChat Moments, and that's how my real nightlife began tonight.
The two walked hand in hand like best friends, strolling through the streets together.
Pei Yi'an always couldn't help but drag Xu Yihuan to clothing stores, tirelessly choosing clothes for her.
When choosing jewelry and accessories, they wanted to dress Xu Yihuan up like a doll.
Soon, the two of them had so much stuff in their hands that they couldn't carry it all.
When Pei Yi'an was thinking about signing for home delivery, Xu Yihuan finally couldn't help but stop her.
"No need, Auntie, that's really enough."
Actually, when Pei Yi'an was her mother, she also liked to buy her things like this, and she rarely refused.
But now...
She really didn't know how to handle their relationship.
Pei Yi'an looks very happy now.
Pei Yi'an frowned: "How is that enough? What's not enough? I've only seen you a few times, and I've already recognized this outfit twice!"
Xu Yihuan was stunned, not expecting Pei Yi'an to say that.
Seeing Xu Yihuan's expression, Pei Yi'an suddenly realized that she had gone a bit too far.
She explained, annoyed: "Huanhuan, that's not what I meant. I meant that girls should dress themselves up nicely."
"It's not like we don't have the means, is it?"
She had never felt so helpless, not even when she was translating at the United Nations.
The familiar words made Xu Yihuan feel dazed for a moment.
"Um……"
Just then, a voice came from over.
"Brain-like intelligence is now in trial operation. Don't miss it, come and take a look!"
"Feel the joys and sorrows of others, become a participant in their stories, and experience all aspects of life!"
The shouts reached their ears, and Xu Yihuan and Pei Yi'an stopped and looked over at the same time.
It is a brain-like intelligent interactive recliner. As long as you lie on it, an electric current will be transmitted into your brain, and you will become a participant in a real story.
It's similar to VR, but the only thing they have in common is virtual reality.
Xu Yihuan and Pei Yi'an stopped because of a huge poster on the storefront that read, "Collaboration with Peking University Laboratory, Joint Production with Peking University."
The two of them simultaneously thought of Pei Yuli's job.
I suppose this collaboration is with Pei Yuli...
The shop assistant, who had been calling out to customers, saw the two people stop and his eyes lit up with joy. He immediately jogged over to them.
"Would you two ladies like to come in and learn more?"
"Our quantum computer chip has recorded many, many stories, some sweet and some tragic."
"Want to go in and try it out?"
Xu Yihuan's thoughts were pulled back by the voice in front of her.
What is this? It's even more fantastical than a novel. Xu Yihuan turned around and pulled Pei Yi'an away.
The shop assistant immediately panicked. These two had just seemed so eager to try it out! Why were they suddenly leaving?
"Hey! If you don't want to try it, it's fine to at least learn about it!"
The shop assistant stuffed the promotional posters into Xu Yihuan and Pei Yi'an's hands.
The two had no choice but to accept it and then quickly left.
The shopping mall had eight floors in total, and Xu Yihuan glanced at Pei Yi'an casually.
If only their stories could be found in that shop too...
"Huanhuan? What's wrong?" Noticing Xu Yihuan's gaze, Pei Yi'an asked.
Xu Yihuan suddenly snapped to attention: "It's nothing, it's nothing."
He casually tossed the promotional poster in his hand into the trash can.
"I'm going to the restroom, wait for me a moment."
Pei Yi'an nodded and agreed, and then she really stood still.
Until Xu Yihuan's figure disappeared from sight.
Pei Yi'an then lowered her head and looked at the promotional poster in her hand. She reached out and placed it on the trash can, but for some inexplicable reason, she still couldn't throw it in.
Instead, she carefully folded it and put it safely into her bag.
I leaned on the railing and looked down at the bustling crowds below.
She remembered what Pei Yuli had said... amnesia... Pei Yi'an began to doubt herself again.
"Mom, let's go."
Pei Yi'an was startled and immediately turned around.
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