TLCBITAR Chapter 267

Chapter 267: Experience of Someone Who’s Been There

Approaching noon, Pei Yanlie took the Zhou family of three to the most famous restaurant in the area for a meal.

Even Zhou’s father, who had seen many storms, was so surprised by the restaurant’s decoration that his eyes widened.

From the restaurant’s exterior to the small ornaments in every nook and cranny, everything exuded the coppery smell of money. All were glittering diamonds, and with some unknown means, the silver light, though dazzling, didn’t hurt the eyes.

Zhou’s mother lowered her head to look at the floor, which was so clean and spotless that she could even see her own surprised face reflected in it.

Zhou Zhou looked at his parents, who were walking somewhat uncomfortably, and reached out to poke the smartly dressed man next to him.

[Are you really so fond of diamonds? Is there a reason?]

Pei Yanlie slowed his pace, his arm touching Zhou Zhou’s. He suppressed the urge to pull him into his arms and answered in a low voice, “No, now, in my eyes, you are more dazzling than diamonds.”

[Hey, hey, suddenly dropping a love quote, aren’t you ashamed?!]

Zhou Zhou unconsciously licked his somewhat dry upper lip. The sight of his rosy tongue falling into Pei Yanlie’s eyes darkened his gaze a bit.

With Zhou Zhou’s parents present, they could only restrain themselves and keep their distance, with only occasional physical contact. Both Zhou Zhou and Pei Yanlie felt a little itchy and restless.

“Old Zhou, it must cost a lot to have a meal here,” Zhou’s mother whispered, leaning close to Zhou’s father.

“It’s embarrassing to say, but I’ve been in business for so many years and have never been invited to eat here. The threshold here is high; it’s all high-ranking officials with influence,” Zhou’s father said with his hands behind his back, his expression full of emotion.

Zhou’s mother looked back at the two men who were almost glued together behind them and couldn’t help but pinch the back of her hand. Not feeling any pain, she murmured, “This is a dream, right? I still can’t believe Zhou Zhou found a general boyfriend.”

“Hiss… Wife, you’re pinching my hand,” Zhou’s father’s expression twisted for a moment.

“Oh, sorry, sorry, I was too excited,” Zhou’s mother said with an embarrassed smile.

Since Pei Yanlie appeared in the restaurant, the surrounding customers seemed to have taken root in place, completely unable to move, their eyes full of surprise.

General Pei actually came to Pangxing, and he’s with a handsome young man.

“Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go say hello together.”

Coincidentally, the highest administrator of Pangxing appeared here with a group of officials. They exchanged a knowing look and walked towards Pei Yanlie with uneasy hearts.

“General, what a coincidence, long time no see. The internal staff didn’t receive the news of your arrival, we’re truly remiss in not welcoming you sooner.”

The middle-aged, slightly chubby man, his face piled high with ingratiating smiles, spoke first. He was surrounded by seven or eight high-ranking officials in formal attire, clearly the leader of the group.

Pei Yanlie stopped and turned his head to look at Zhou Zhou. “Take Auntie and Uncle to the Tianzi private room on the second floor first. I’ll be there in a moment.”

Zhou Zhou lightly said “Mm,” nodded to the slightly chubby man and the others, and led his parents away.

Behind him came polite conversation. He recognized that slightly chubby man, the governor of Pangxing, who often appeared on the screen of Pangxing’s exclusive channel. Now, seeing him ingratiating himself to Pei Yanlie in a low voice, one could see how high the status of a federal general was.

Such a man in a high position actually fell in love with him. Zhou Zhou raised his hand to stroke his feverish forehead and slowly exhaled a breath of hot air.

The three of them didn’t take the elevator but walked up the stairs, praising the famous paintings hanging on the walls along the way.

“I recognize this painting! It sold for two hundred million at an auction three years ago!” Zhou’s father said, deeply shocked.

“Auction? When did you go to an auction? How come I don’t know?” Zhou’s mother seized the key point and looked at him suspiciously.

As everyone knew, there was only one auction house in the entire Starry Sky, located on Delan Planet, which was quite far. Even taking a fast spaceship from the Main Star would take at least three hours.

The planet was not governed by the Federation and was home to all kinds of races, especially people with dark brown skin.

In places outside the rule of law, violence and filth were inevitable. Without mercenaries, one was likely to be treated as a fat fish to be slaughtered.

Zhou’s mother didn’t quite believe that her husband had been to such a dangerous place.

Zhou’s father glanced at his wife and said in a low voice, “Didn’t I get invited to visit the headquarters of Lafiliella three years ago? I was gone for almost half a month, remember?”

Lafiliella mainly produced precision parts for robots. Zhou’s company’s main business was household robots, and Lafiliella was its biggest partner.

The company’s headquarters was not far from Delan Planet.

Zhou’s mother nodded. She was the only one at home at the time, and Zhou Zhou had gone to school.

“I didn’t want to go at first, but they invited me again and again, and I couldn’t refuse,” Zhou’s father said, his voice a little weaker, somewhat guilty.

Zhou’s mother remained silent, just looking at him.

“Wife, Delan Planet isn’t as violent and dangerous as the rumors say. As long as you have mercenaries with you, no one will bother us,” Zhou’s father looked at Zhou Zhou with pleading eyes.

This time, Zhou Zhou stood on Zhou’s mother’s side and said disapprovingly, “Dad, no matter where you go in the future, you have to tell Mom. If something happens, where are we going to find you?”

Zhou’s father lowered his head in shame and took Zhou’s mother’s hand. “Wife, it was my fault this time. I’ll take you with me wherever I go in the future.”

Zhou’s mother snorted with a smile, not objecting to this.

However, the matter had already passed for three years, and he had kept it from her for three years. That alone made it hard for her to swallow this breath.

“Heh, when have you ever not acted first and reported later? Zhou Zhou’s personality is just like you, doing things without considering the consequences…”

Even after entering the private room, she was still nagging, lecturing the father and son in turn.

Zhou Zhou gave Zhou’s father a resentful look and sat next to him, complaining in a low voice, “Dad, you might as well have kept it a secret all along.”

Zhou’s father calmly took a sip of tea. “It’s finally a relief to say it. Do you know how hard it was for me to hide it all those years, afraid of being found out by her?”

“By the way, Zhou Zhou, have you met General… Yanlie’s parents?” Zhou’s mother, seeing the father and son whispering together, directly changed the subject.

Zhou Zhou shook his head, propping his chin in his hand and looking lazily towards the door. “No.”

He lowered his eyes to scan the time on his optical brain, his brow furrowing unconsciously.

“Look at how anxious you are. Can’t stand not seeing him for just a few minutes?” Zhou’s mother got up and sat next to him, teaching him with the experience of someone who’s been there. “If you want to firmly grasp a man’s heart, you can’t be around him all the time. Everyone needs personal space, and excessive interference will cause the other person to feel resentful…”

Zhou Zhou blinked, refuting in his heart: Mom, you probably don’t know, Pei Yanlie can’t wait for me to pester him all day long.

“I know what you want to say. Now you’re in the honeymoon phase, and your emotional needs are very strong. However, the honeymoon phase will come to an end. What follows is a long, dull period. Some people may even experience a period of resentment. Mom doesn’t know how long you and Yanlie can last, but I hope you don’t get too deeply involved. In the end, if you can’t withdraw from this relationship, it will make you suffer terribly.”

Zhou Zhou pursed his lips and said in a low voice, “Mom, we don’t know what tomorrow will bring. We’ll talk about the future later. As long as he and I love each other in the present, that’s enough.”

As soon as he finished speaking, his ears twitched, vaguely hearing familiar footsteps. He raised his eyes and stared straight at the door until Pei Yanlie’s tall figure appeared before him.

“I believe that he and I can love each other for a lifetime,” Zhou Zhou murmured softly. Zhou’s mother didn’t hear what he was saying and sighed inwardly.