Then it flew down to the city on the ground. It was still dark, but the city was brightly lit, many shops were still open, and there were still many people enjoying the nightlife.
Zhou Xuan walked alone on the street. There were no pedestrians, only the occasional vehicle passing by. He felt a little hungry. Although he had superhuman abilities, he was still a human being. No matter how strong his abilities were, his body still needed to be nourished by food. He was not a god or a superman; he also needed to eat.
They found a restaurant that was still open. When they arrived at the door, a "ding" sounded and the automatic door opened. After Zhou Xuan went inside, the door closed again, and a girl in a kimono bowed respectfully and said, "Welcome."
Zhou Xuan had already activated the language communication device, but even without it, he could still detect her brainwaves using mind-reading. Although languages are different, the brainwaves caused by human thoughts transcend national boundaries.
Moreover, he had heard the phrase "Welcome" before. He couldn't say it, but he understood it. Zhou Xuan nodded, then sat down at his seat, looked at the dishes on the wall, pointed to one of them, and said, "I want that one!"
Zhou Xuan's words were translated through a language exchange device, and were slightly awkward, but the girl understood them. She bowed again and said softly, "Please wait a moment!" Then she told the chef inside to prepare the dishes through the kitchen window.
Zhou Xuan waited quietly, thinking about how to handle the matter. To be honest, if it weren't for Li Lei's family, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to do it. Li Lei's matter was actually his own family's matter. Even if it was for Li Wei's sake, he still had to do it. Moreover, Li Lei and his father, Old Li, were extremely good to him. They would never be like Wei Haihe, who made him choose between them based on interests. If they were really given the same choice, Zhou Xuan believed that Li Lei would definitely choose him.
Everyone has different ideas. Old Li and his son Li Lei are the same type: straightforward, loyal, and righteous.
It's actually Li Wei. Although he has a carefree and irresponsible demeanor, he is actually a very responsible and manly person inside. You can understand his mentality once you get to know him.
As Zhou Xuan was pondering, the girl brought him another drink and said softly, "Sir, it's so late and there aren't many customers. Let me treat you to a drink!"
Zhou Xuan looked up and said, "Thank you!" Only after saying this did Zhou Xuan notice that the waitress was very pretty. Not only was her voice gentle and pleasant, but her appearance was also sweet and charming. RO! ~!
Volume 1, Chapter 666: Fury
Chapter 666 Fury
Seeing Zhou Xuan drink his beverage, the sweet-smelling waitress asked, "Sir, are you Chinese?"
She spoke in standard Mandarin. Zhou Xuan paused for a moment before replying, "Yes, are you Chinese too?"
The girl immediately became excited. There were no other customers in the shop at that time, and it wasn't busy. It was also late, and the chef was inside preparing food, so she sat down at the table and started chatting with Zhou Xuan.
"What a coincidence, sir! Why are you out so late?"
Zhou Xuan replied politely, "I couldn't sleep last night and I was a little hungry, so I came out to eat something. We're all Chinese, so don't be so polite. My surname is Zhou, you can just call me Xiao Zhou!"
Seeing that Zhou Xuan was quite polite, the girl sweetly replied, "Alright, I'll call you Brother Zhou then. We're from the same hometown, after all. Seeing Chinese people abroad always makes me excited. But there are quite a few Chinese compatriots here too. Also, my name is Wang Xin, and I'm an international student. I'm working here during the summer to earn my living expenses!"
Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "It's so late, what would you like to eat or drink? It's my treat, okay?"
Wang Xin smiled and shook her head. This girl was indeed very sweet-looking. To be honest, her looks were only above average, but she was naturally the sweet type, which made people feel very close to her at first glance.
"No need, thank you Brother Zhou. I just ate not long ago, I'm not hungry at all!" Wang Xin replied with a smile, then asked, "Brother Zhou, what kind of work do you do here? I'm guessing you work in a nightclub or a hotel?"
The reason for saying this is that it is estimated that Zhou Xuan is only working in these kinds of places, as other jobs do not allow him to stay out so late at night.
Zhou Xuan chuckled and said, "I'm a freelancer. I used to be a businessman, and I made a little money, enough for my retirement, so I quit. I'm planning to travel the world. Hehe, I'm not an ambitious person; I'm content with a modest life!"
Wang Xin rested her face on the table, looking longingly at the table. She said softly, "Okay, I like living this kind of life, but it's a pity I can't. My family has already incurred a huge debt to send me to study abroad. Sigh, even if I don't think about myself, I should at least think about my parents!"
Zhou Xuan also said, "Yes, there are too many things in this world that are beyond our control. Life is full of regrets, like a never-ending river!"
The bell rang by the window once, signaling that the meal was ready. Wang Xin quickly brought it over. It was typical Japanese food, and to be honest, Zhou Xuan wasn't quite used to it yet. But when you're hungry, everything tastes good. Zhou Xuan didn't care about manners and ate heartily, making no attempt to hide his eating habits.
Wang Xin chuckled and said, "It feels so good!"
This sentence wasn't spoken in standard Mandarin, but in a local accent; Wang Xin unknowingly revealed a phrase from his hometown.
Zhou Xuan's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately asked in the same accent, "Little sister, are you from Danjiangkou?"
Wang Xin was also taken aback, and asked in surprise, "You... I am too, you are too?"
Zhou Xuan chuckled and said, "It's truly a case of family members not recognizing each other! What a coincidence! My home is right at the foot of Wudang Mountain!"
Wang Xin was overjoyed and immediately started chatting with Zhou Xuan in his hometown dialect. He was really excited. It was such a rare opportunity to meet someone who was not only from the same country but also from the same hometown!
Zhou Xuan gently pushed the plate he had finished eating to the side, brought the drink that Wang Xin had given him to his lips, drank it all in one gulp, and then tore off a napkin to wipe his mouth.
Wang Xin then asked about the situation in her hometown. Zhou Xuan also mentioned some of the situation from last year. Wang Xin had been away for four years and had not returned to China once during that time because she couldn't bear to spend the money. Going back would cost more than 10,000 yuan round trip, so it was better to save the money and send it home to pay off debts.
Zhou Xuan had nothing to do anyway, and there was nowhere to go at this time. He couldn't rush what Li Lei had said, nor could he just go and destroy the military's ships and planes. He had to be rational and find out more before making a decision. As for his family, he would call Fu Ying after dawn to reassure her and not worry about him. If he really wanted to go back, it would only take a minute or two.
Having eaten his fill, and with no reason to leave, Zhou Xuan chatted with Wang Xin. As dawn broke and it was time for Wang Xin to finish her shift, she stood up and said to Zhou Xuan, "Brother Zhou, come to this shop for a bite to eat and a chat whenever you have time. I'll treat you to a drink next time!"
Seeing Wang Xin soliciting customers and treating them, Zhou Xuan clearly understood her intentions, but he liked her personality—she didn't hide or conceal anything. Although she said that, whether or not to come was still Zhou Xuan's own decision, so saying such things was actually quite normal.
Zhou Xuan then took out his money to pay the bill. He saw that it was all US dollars, so he took out a bill and handed it to Wang Xin. When Wang Xin saw that it was a hundred US dollars, she looked embarrassed and didn't know what to do.
Zhou Xuan asked, "What? You don't accept US dollars? I'm sorry, I was in a hurry and only have US dollars on me, I didn't exchange any for Japanese yen!"
Wang Xin bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "No, it's because it's not safe at night, and there have been a lot of robberies lately. So our boss takes the cash away after midnight. There are basically only small amounts of loose change left here. Brother Zhou, this is a hundred US dollars, and he can't give you any change..."
Zhou Xuan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Is that so? Well, there's no need to rush. Just take this hundred dollars. When you go to work tomorrow, use the change to pay for my bill. The rest can be your tip. Is that okay?"
Without a second thought, Wang Xin shook his head and said, "No, Brother Zhou, you have to be careful with your money. Earning money is not easy. Every penny is earned with sweat. How about this, this meal doesn't cost much, consider it my treat. People from the same hometown are like family. It's not strange to meet fellow countrymen abroad, but it's rare to meet someone from your hometown. Aren't we close to each other? Brother Zhou, just consider it a simple meal at my house!"
She then returned the hundred dollars to Zhou Xuan. Zhou Xuan rarely saw such a simple and honest girl after being abroad for several years. After thinking for a moment, he put the money on the table and said, "Wang Xin, you should keep this money. It's not much. I'm older than you, and I look like I earn a little more money than you. How can I take advantage of you? Just take it. If you really don't want to, consider it as me leaving it with you. I'll come back to eat here again, and we'll settle the bill then, okay?"
When Wang Xin heard Zhou Xuan say this, she thought about it and agreed. She thought that if Zhou Xuan came often in the future, it would be the same to save the money for him. Besides, even though she had only spent a short time with Zhou Xuan, she felt that he was very kind to her, just like a family member. She enjoyed chatting with him. If he came often and she could chat with him often, that would be a pleasant thing.
Wang Xin then said, "Brother Zhou, wait for me a moment. I'll change my clothes and come right out. Let's go together!"
Zhou Xuan nodded, then sat and waited for Wang Xin. Wang Xin went to the dressing room inside, changed out of the restaurant clothes, and then came out. The two of them walked out of the restaurant together.
On the way, Wang Xin asked Zhou Xuan, "Brother Zhou, where do you live? I live two streets away. I don't usually take a taxi. Taking a taxi at this time is more expensive, so I just walk back to save on the fare. But it's been a bit chaotic lately. Fortunately, it's almost dawn now, and at this time, there are basically no people out. Even people who like nightlife would probably be asleep by now."
Upon hearing her words, Zhou Xuan immediately smiled and said, "Since that's the case, how about I give you a ride home?"
Wang Xin shook her head and said, "It's alright, no need to trouble you. It's so early in the morning, it's not even dawn yet. You should go back to the hotel. I'll walk back. It's too chaotic there, and it wouldn't be good if I ran into trouble on the way back!"