Chapter 111 - Something Feels Wrong
Faubert's car drove into Pengzhan Hotel's underground parking lot without any obstructions, and the group went through a special passageway to the top floor of the hotel. The place wasn't open to the public, and there weren't any signs of people coming and going.
Faubert brought Lin Yi and the others to a private room and knocked on the door.
In actuality, Mengyao and Yushu had been here many times already, and they couldn't be more familiar with the place.
"Come in." Pengzhan's voice came from the room.
Faubert pushed the door open, but didn't go in. He turned to Mengyao instead. "Miss Chu, Shu, Mister Lin, please come in."
Mengyao and Yushu were evidently used to it by now. Faubert's image of an old butler was deeply ingrained in them.
Lin Yi, on the other hand, was a little embarrassed. "Faubert, you too … …"
"Mister Lin, you're a guest." Faubert said firmly.
Lin Yi had no choice but to enter the room. Lin Yi greeted Pengzhan with a smile. "Hello, Uncle Chu."
"Have a seat, Yi. Haha, make yourself at home, it's just a family banquet … …" Pengzhan said with a smile as he greeted Lin Yi. "You'll get used to it later, it's a fixed time every week, unless I'm away on a business trip."
"Haha … …" Lin Yi could only smile bitterly in response. What was wrong with him participating in someone else's family banquet? Faubert was Pengzhan's confidante, and Yushu was Mengyao's best friend. House Chen and House Chu were old friends, so it was only natural that she'd be attending the banquets … …
Even Mengyao, who was at the side, was shocked. What kind of drug did Lin Yi feed her father to make him participate in the family banquets, and even tell him to get used to it … Didn't that mean that Lin Yi would have a part in the family banquets every week?
Mengyao had accepted Lin Yi's existence in her heart, but she still couldn't take it lying down. Lin Yi was just too infuriating, acting all lazy and cocky. So many people wanted to be her shield, but they didn't even have the chance to do so. Not only was he acting all sloppy, he was even pissing her off … …
What Mengyao didn't know was that this competitive mentality of hers would become something she would regret in the future …
"Heh heh, Shield Bro, you're a part of our family now! Take care of me!" Yushu greeted Lin Yi obediently.
Take care of you? Lin Yi rubbed his nose. Who's taking care of who! You're always using a chicken feather as a token of authority, threatening me with a piece of toilet paper … …
"Yao Yao, what do you think? Are you satisfied with Lin Yi now?" Pengzhan smiled as he looked at his daughter.
"So what if I'm satisfied or not? Can you just fire him if I'm not satisfied? "Mengyao said, feeling wronged.
"Haha, I see that Shu and him get along quite well. What's wrong? Are you unhappy?" Pengzhan asked.
"Nope … …" Mengyao shook her head. She was actually feeling quite conflicted- the scene of Lin Yi standing up for her that day kept flashing in her mind, but Lin Yi's sloppy attitude, not taking her seriously, pissed Mengyao off.
It was as if he was treating Shu better than he was treating her, and that was what Mengyao hated the most. Why … … Was she that bad? If it weren't for Pinliang, Mengyao would've thought that she'd gotten uglier recently … …
"If that's the case, then you guys get along well. You're all the same age, and I'll be more at ease if you have a companion … …" Pengzhan nodded in satisfaction at his daughter's words.
Mengyao sighed. This was like inviting a wolf into the house! She was a pure and innocent girl, living under the same roof with a stinky man … … Of course, that wasn't the most irritating thing. The most irritating thing was that Lin Yi didn't seem to have any interest in her at all!
Soon, dishes were served one after another. It could be seen that the chefs here were very attentive in preparing the family banquet. The dishes were not luxurious and were all very common home-cooked dishes. However, whether it was the color or the matching, they were all very exquisite.
With Pengzhan's status, he wasn't interested in exotic delicacies anymore. Healthy food was what he needed.
Since Pengzhan had asked Lin Yi to make himself at home, Lin Yi didn't hold back. Who wouldn't want to eat with their stomachs? There wasn't much to pretend about, anyway- he was Pengzhan's employer and employee, after all. There was no need for formalities. And so, under Mengyao's disdainful and Yushu's surprised gazes, Lin Yi dug in … …
Mengyao felt a chill run down her spine. Bro, can you stop embarrassing me … … You're my follower after all … … She glanced at Yushu discreetly, and sighed in relief when she saw that Yushu didn't look too surprised … …
Hmph, he was just a follower. Why did she care so much about him? What did eating have to do with her? Mengyao comforted herself.
Lin Yi ate the most during the meal, and Mengyao couldn't take it anymore. "Lin Yi, are you going to pack up later?"
"Ugh … … That's what I'm thinking." Lin Yi nodded.
Mengyao was speechless, and Yushu snickered. Pengzhan, on the other hand, was still smiling at Lin Yi. Ever since the bank incident, Pengzhan's impression of Lin Yi couldn't get any better. He didn't pay much attention to the old man's nagging, but it seemed that his father had a good eye for people.
"Yao Yao, you, Shu, and Faubert can go downstairs first. I'll pack up with Yi." Pengzhan got up to look for a lunchbox, and Mengyao was a little stunned. Her father wasn't some extravagant person, but he'd never packed a bag before, right?
Yushu, on the other hand, looked at Pengzhan thoughtfully, a strange light flashing through her eyes. She returned to normal after a moment, and pulled Mengyao's hand. "Yao Yao, let's go first … …"
"Oh … …" Mengyao was very curious about her father's actions, but it wasn't her place to ask. She felt that her father's attitude towards Lin Yi seemed to be even better than his own. What? He's just a hired follower … …
Faubert walked in front to get the car, and Yushu and Mengyao walked behind him. Yushu pulled on Mengyao's hand.
"Hm? What's wrong, Shu? "Mengyao looked at Yushu, who was walking very slowly, curiously.
"Yao Yao … … I have a feeling … …" Yushu hesitated, but decided to say what she was thinking. As for that moment of confusion, she buried it deep in her heart.
"Feeling? What feeling? "Mengyao looked at Yushu, not understanding what she was talking about.
"Yao Yao, don't you feel that Uncle Chu … … has something going on with Lin Yi?" Yushu said in a low voice.
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