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Chapter 242 It turns out we're all the same.

This was the first time Madam Zhou had seen such an expression on her grandson's face—a tender and affectionate look.

He lowered his eyes slightly, looking at a certain spot on the table. The longing in his eyes was as if the girl were right in front of him, undisguised.

She's been through it all; she'd seen that same look in her husband's eyes years ago.

She gave her husband a reproachful look, and Mr. Zhou understood her meaning, his gaze softening.

"Since you've already talked about it, why not bring her over to meet us?"

Yan Zhixu snapped out of her reverie and chuckled, "We haven't talked for very long yet, it's a bit early. Besides, I'll be very busy when I get back, and I won't have time to spend with her here. She'll feel very uncomfortable here."

Old Madam Zhou retorted, "You make it sound like your house is a den of dragons and tigers. Would I eat your daughter?"

Yan Zhixu: "I'm not worried about you, I'm worried that I won't have time to spend with her."

Madam Zhou: "Since you're separated by distance, you don't have time to spend with me, do you?"

Yan Zhixu: "I know what I'm doing and I'll get things over with here as soon as possible."

Mr. Zhou patted his wife's hand and said softly, "We'll go back to China in a while, and then we'll be able to see each other. Let them date for now."

Upon seeing this, Yan Zhixu said, "I have already bought you a house in China, and it is being renovated. You can come over after it is finished."

Madam Zhou nodded and smiled, "No need for anything too luxurious, just something convenient to live in."

Yan Zhixu: "I know, it's just two floors. The furniture is also in the Chinese style that you and Grandpa like. There's a big courtyard in front of the door, and flowers have already been planted there. You'll like it."

Old Mrs. Zhou started nagging again: "Are there enough rooms? You two can come and stay too, and we also need a room for the baby, when you have children in the future..."

Yan Zhixu chuckled: "Grandma, you're thinking a bit too far ahead."

Mr. Zhou agreed: "It's not that we're thinking too far ahead, it's that we've been waiting too long."

The two elderly people stared at him, their eyes filled with accusation.

Yan Zhixu felt helpless under her gaze and could only agree, "Yes, yes, I know, it was my fault."

The family of three all laughed.

After breakfast, Yan Zhixu accompanied Madam Zhou for a walk in the garden. Mr. Zhou stood by the window, watching the two of them with gentle eyes.

After a while, he returned to the living room, sat down, picked up his phone, and made an overseas call.

Soon, the call was answered, and Old Master Yan's voice rang out: "Uncle Zhou, good morning."

Mr. Zhou: "Hmm, good evening."

They are 12 hours apart, one in the morning and the other in the evening, and that's how they usually greet each other when they talk on the phone.

Grandpa Yan: "Has Zhixu arrived yet?"

Mr. Zhou: "It arrived yesterday."

Grandpa Yan: "How have you been lately?"

Mr. Zhou: "Thanks to you, it's all good. Ah Xu stayed there for a month. I'm sorry to have bothered you."

Grandpa Yan: "Uncle Zhou is joking. Zhixu is my son. He's back for a family reunion. How could it be a disturbance?"

Mr. Zhou snorted: "Are you hiding something from me?"

Grandpa Yan: "Really? How come I didn't know?"

Mr. Zhou: "We agreed before that you would arrange for him to meet girls after he returned to China. If he didn't find one he liked, we would arrange for him to meet girls when he came back. But why didn't you mention that he had already started dating someone?"

Grandpa Yan: "You know? No, that wasn't arranged by me. He encountered it himself. What can I say?"

Mr. Zhou was somewhat surprised: "It wasn't arranged by you? You haven't even seen that girl?"

Grandpa Yan: "If he hadn't been in such a hurry to go abroad this time, I would have asked him to bring the person back."

Mr. Zhou immediately felt relieved: "So you haven't seen the person yet either. Okay, then I won't blame you."

So we're all the same after all.

Grandpa Yan chuckled: "That's right for now. But Zhixu promised me that he'll bring the girl back to meet me after he returns to China. I'll still be able to meet her before you do."

Mr. Zhou was displeased again: "You... Humph, what's so great about that? I'll tell Ah Xu to talk to him for a while longer, and we'll meet him when we get back to China before it's your turn!"

Grandpa Yan: "It's a pity you're still too far apart. As for me, I can easily visit you anytime I want. It's only halfway across Huacheng, much closer than the Pacific Ocean!"

Mr. Zhou was so angry that his mouth twitched: "Don't be so smug!"

Grandpa Yan chuckled, unable to hide his smugness.

Despite their playful bickering, he still had to back down first: "When is Uncle Zhou planning to return to China?"

Mr. Zhou: "Hmph, depends on my mood."

Grandpa Yan: "Zhixu bought you a house, do you understand?"

Mr. Zhou: "I just found out."

Grandpa Yan: "I've collected quite a few treasures here. Once the house is finished, I'll have someone deliver them over to you to ward off evil spirits."

Mr. Zhou's expression softened: "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."

Grandpa Yan: "It's only right. You've nurtured Zhixu a lot over the years, and I'm very grateful to you."

Grandpa Zhou was also moved: "You raised him from childhood and educated him to be knowledgeable, reasonable, and able to distinguish right from wrong. You have put a lot of effort into it, and his grandmother and I are very gratified."

The two elderly people spoke with emotion, and there was a hint of bitterness in their voices.

Grandpa Yan: "What is Zhixu doing now?"

Mr. Zhou looked out at the garden: "He's taking a walk with his grandmother. It's the weekend, so it's a rare opportunity for him to relax."

The sound of a car came from outside the villa. Mr. Zhou got up and walked to the window, where he saw a familiar red sports car drive in.

"That's all for now, I have something to take care of, let's talk again next time."

After hanging up the phone, he walked out of the main house.

Hearing the commotion, the grandfather and grandson came over from the garden, and the three of them walked towards the yard together.

A red sports car was parked in the front yard. The door opened, and a stylish and beautiful woman stepped out. She had long curly hair, wore sunglasses, a knee-length wool coat, and carried a diamond-encrusted handbag.

Mr. Zhou's eyes twitched as he read this.

The woman took off her sunglasses, saw Yan Zhixu, immediately smiled broadly, walked towards him, and stretched out her arms.

"My dearest nephew, you're back! I missed you so much!"

Yan Zhixu stepped forward and hugged her, saying, "Aunt Mei."

Zhou Mei pretended to kiss him on the cheek, and he broke out in a cold sweat, quickly pushing her shoulder away and saying, "This... never mind."

Zhou Mei chuckled and didn't press the issue: "How come you still haven't gotten used to this kind of etiquette after all this time? It's really hurting Auntie's feelings~"

Mr. Zhou said unhappily, "It's your own business if you accept it, don't force A-Xu to accept it too."

"Yes, yes, yes," Zhou Mei replied lazily, stepping forward to give her mother a hug. "Good morning, Mom and Dad~"