Chapter 173 All Men in the World Say So
Su Lan glanced at her son.
So they're starting to protect each other now?
She hasn't done anything yet.
"How long have you been together?"
"It's been a few months."
"You went to the company because of Secretary You?"
"Um."
Su Lan remained silent for a long time.
Peng Zixu stood up: "Nothing else to ask, I'm going to cook."
Su Lan: "..."
It's not that she didn't ask, but there were some questions she couldn't ask in front of You Huan.
She looked up and saw her son enter the kitchen, skillfully tie on an apron, and start working.
She knew her son liked to cook.
When she has nothing to do at home, she often watches the food videos he makes.
By the way, he hasn't updated in a long time.
It seems that he neglected his hobbies because of women.
You Huan sat there awkwardly, unsure whether to leave or remain seated.
Su Lan placed her hands on her lap, dignified and elegant, which made her unconsciously straighten her back.
But right now, she really wanted to take off her shoes and lie on the sofa.
Su Lan looked over: "How old is Secretary You?"
29.
“He’s a year older than Zixu.”
You Huan didn't think anything of it; at 29, she wasn't old at all, and was in the prime of her youth.
Then, the two looked at each other in silence.
Su Lan kept looking in the direction of the kitchen.
Peng Zixu's home has an open kitchen, probably because he likes to cook. The kitchen is decorated in a high-end and stylish way, and has all sorts of strange and unusual appliances and tools.
You Huan glanced at Peng Zixu, then at Su Lan.
She wondered if Su Lan's constant staring at the kitchen was a hint that she should go and help.
Few women would be happy to see their son, whom they have raised with such care, cooking for another woman.
You Huan stood up and ran to the kitchen.
How can I help?
Peng Zixu turned his head and smiled: "No need, go back to your room and rest for a while. I'll call you when the food is ready."
You Huan said in a very soft voice, "No, to show that I am very virtuous, you should let me do something."
Peng Zixu handed her two tomatoes: "Wash them clean."
You Huan happily took it and started washing.
She knows how to wash vegetables.
Su Lan hadn't eaten her son's cooking in a long time, and she ate quite a lot, even though she usually doesn't eat much at night.
She glanced at You Huan.
You Huan had a good appetite and ate another half bowl of rice.
She doesn't dare to eat staple food at night.
After dinner, You Huan didn't dare to lounge around like she usually does; instead, she helped Peng Zixu clear the table.
With a dishwasher at home, no one needs to wash the dishes; you just need to put the chopsticks and bowls in the dishwasher.
Seeing that it was getting late, Su Lan got up and left.
Peng Zixu and You Huan escorted her to the door.
As soon as Su Lan left, You Huan breathed a sigh of relief, feeling completely relaxed.
Peng Zixu laughed: "My mom is a very nice person, you don't need to be afraid."
You Huan rolled her eyes: "All men in the world say that."
She patted Peng Zixu's face twice: "She's very good in your eyes, but who am I? I'm the woman who stole her son. Not many mothers-in-law will genuinely like their daughters-in-law; they're instinctively full of hostility."
Peng Zixu frowned.
Is that really the case?
You Huan: "But your mother is quite nice. At least she didn't give me a hard time or say anything unpleasant."
You Huan felt that this was Su Lan's upbringing; even if someone disliked another person, they wouldn't show it openly and embarrass them.
For this reason alone, she had a good impression of Su Lan.
As soon as Su Lan got home, she couldn't wait to tell Peng Jin about her son's relationship with his secretary.
Peng Jin was stunned: "Really?"
Su Lan: "Of course it's true. I just came back from Zixu's place. The two of them are living together now. Your son also admitted that he went to the company for You Huan's sake."
Peng Jin never expected that his son had this intention when he asked You Huan to come over.
He thought his son had suddenly become more motivated.
He paused for a moment and then said, "It's normal for young people to date. He's dated before, so let him be."
Su Lan shook her head: "No, it's my intuition that Zixu is serious about You Huan this time. He's never been this attentive to any girl before."
Peng Jin frowned: "You Huan is a good person. She is conscientious and responsible at work, and she is also capable. That's why I transferred her to be Zixu's secretary."
Su Lan: "Then aren't they spending every day together now? They're young and energetic, so they can work properly, right?"
Peng Jin: "..."
Su Lan was a little troubled: "Honey, do you think Zixu will marry You Huan? To be honest, I have no problem with them dating, but when it comes to marriage, You Huan's family is a bit ordinary, she's from out of town, and she's a year older than Zixu."
Peng Jin: "Forget it, nobody can predict what will happen in the future, so don't overthink it."
Su Lan muttered, "What if we end up with a child?"
Peng Jin raised an eyebrow: "That's good. If they have a child, we'll hold a wedding for them right away."
Su Lan: "You don't object to You Huan marrying into the family?"
Peng Jin: "What's the use of objecting? Look at your son all these years, when has he ever listened to me? He didn't study the major I told him to take, he didn't join the company I told him to. Do you think he won't get married if I don't let him?"
"Instead of stopping him, I might as well let him have his way and we can have some peace and quiet. I've had enough of arguing with him over the years, I'm too tired to argue anymore, let him do as he pleases."
"He doesn't like managing the company, so it's perfect that he'll give me a reliable grandson. While I still have the energy, I can raise him properly."
Su Lan pursed her lips and did not refute.
Her husband agreed, and she had no objections.
...
The next day, You Huan ran into Peng Jin in the elevator and felt extremely guilty.
Su Lan must have told him.
"Chairman Peng."
Peng Jin looked over and nodded: "There will be a meeting in a bit. Notify Zixu."
"……OK."
That's all?
Not angry?
They didn't fire her?
You Huan returned to her office, closed the door, and leaned on Peng Zixu, who had arrived a little earlier than her.
"I just ran into Chairman Peng."
"My dad? What did he say?"
"He wants you to go to a meeting in a little while."
That's it?
"Hmm, you find it strange too, right? Chairman Peng didn't even scold me. I hooked up with you right under his nose, shouldn't he be angry? It's so strange! Or are your parents just too well-mannered and too high-class, keeping it to themselves?"
Peng Zixu: "..."
He pursed his lips and said, "My parents don't really care about me, don't scare yourself."
You Huan stood up and walked to her workstation to sit down.
"Okay, whatever they think, I'll assume for now that they don't object to us dating."
...
At lunchtime, You Huan and Peng Zixu left the office one after the other.
Peng Zixu did not leave first today.
The young receptionist downstairs came up with a bouquet of flowers and went straight to You Huan: "Secretary You, these flowers are for you."
You Huan was taken aback: "Who is it?"
Someone teased, "Secretary You, is he a suitor?"
The man was nudged by the others: "Don't talk nonsense."
Those who were egging him on quickly shut up when they realized Peng Zixu was behind them.
Regardless of the relationship between Secretary You and President Peng, they shouldn't make things up.
Receptionist: "It's a gentleman surnamed Sheng. He said he's waiting for you downstairs."
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