Chapter One Hundred Fifty-Five

Zhou Yu glared at Leng Yuhang and said, "You only know about eating all day long. Is there anything else you're good for besides eating?"

Pan Yuxin chimed in, "No way, going up the mountain at this hour is completely out of the question."

Seeing that Pan Yuxin had spoken up, Leng Yuhang knew the matter was all but dead. He shook his head and sighed, "Sigh, I was originally hoping to have Xiao Yu roast some meat for us, but it seems that's impossible now."

Pan Yuxin glared at Leng Yuhang in return, then turned to Zhou Yu and said, "Let me tell you, absolutely not. If you don't listen to me, I'm going to tell Sister Nianyu and Auntie and the others right this second."

Zhou Yu broke out in a cold sweat. This Pan Yuxin—ever since his parents arrived, she had basically become a spy for their faction. Whenever she deemed something unadvisable, her first instinct was to report it to Nianyu and Xiao Jie. If Nianyu agreed it was a bad idea, Pan Yuxin would immediately run off to inform his parents.

Just regarding the matters of smoking and drinking, Li Yan had already lectured Zhou Yu several times.

In the end, having no other choice, Zhou Yu had to step outside the villa to smoke and severely moderate his drinking.

The other person suffering alongside him was Zhou Deyun.

Zhou Yu looked at Pan Yuxin, pulled her into his arms, and pinched her cheek. "You little wretch, always snitching on me. Are you asking for a spanking?"

Pan Yuxin said with a grievance-laden tone, "I'm only doing this for your own good, because I'm afraid you'll get hurt."

Zhou Yu smiled and said, "I know you have my best interests at heart and worry about me getting hurt. However, if I don't push myself, the consequences won't just be a simple injury."

Pan Yuxin argued, "But..."

Zhou Yu interrupted, "No buts. If you care about me, then listen to me. Don't tell Nianyu and Xiao Jie about this, I'll be fine."

Then, turning to Leng Yuhang, he said, "The faster you complete the target I've set for you, the sooner you'll get to eat meat."

"However, banish the thought of having me roast meat for you, or else I'll turn you into a dancing chicken."

Leng Yuhang asked, "What on earth is a dancing chicken?"

Zhou Yu narrowed his eyes and smiled as he replied, "You're about to find out."

Leng Yuhang was taken aback. Before he could fully process what those words meant, he saw an electric arc spark from the knife in Zhou Yu's hand, heading straight for his right foot.

Leng Yuhang hastily lifted his right foot. But the moment he did, Zhou Yu projected another arc of electricity, this time targeting his left foot.

Left with no choice, Leng Yuhang lifted his left foot as well. However, since his right foot was already in the air, he could only hop. Yet Zhou Yu didn't stop, continuously firing off tiny electric arcs.

Leng Yuhang hopped around like a clown, leaping from right to left, while Zhou Yu, Liu Long, and the others stood nearby roaring with laughter.

Leng Yuhang shouted, "Stop laughing, Xiao Yu, Brother Yu, Grandpa Yu, I was wrong! Stop shooting, I really was wrong! If those kids see me like this later, my reputation is completely ruined."

Hearing Leng Yuhang's words, the crowd laughed even harder, though Zhou Yu finally ceased his movements.

Zhou Yu said, "Alright, jokes are jokes, but don't forget about business. Get back to work, everyone. I'm going back inside to keep them company."

The crowd dispersed, each returning to their respective homes.

After returning to the villa, Zhou Yu spent some time chatting with his parents before they retired to their rooms.

Downstairs, only Zhou Yu and the three women—Xiao Jie, Nianyu, and Pan Yuxin—remained.

Nianyu announced, "I'm going back to my room to sleep. Don't you dare step foot into my room tonight."

With that, she stood up and began walking upstairs.

Zhou Yu asked, "What's wrong? Why aren't you letting me go back to my room to sleep?"

Nianyu replied, "No particular reason, I'm just annoyed with you today."

A giant capital "B" for bewildered was practically stamped across Zhou Yu's face. He turned to Xiao Jie and asked, "Did I offend her?"

Xiao Jie shook her head. Zhou Yu pressed further, "Then what's going on?"

Xiao Jie whispered softly, "Why don't you come sleep in me and Xinxin's room tonight?"