Prince charming, your persona has collapsed!-Chapter 769 - 326: No More Pretense, Laying the Cards on the Table

Chapter 769 -326: No More Pretense, Laying the Cards on the Table

Peng Xiaoyong really can’t hold a conversation, he only spoke a few words, but it made it difficult for others to follow up, creating an awkward moment. Yet, he didn’t say anything wrong either; under normal circumstances, Zhou Yuwen is just an ordinary university student, what help could he offer? Better not to add to the confusion.

However, Liu Shuo, sitting beside Zhou Yuwen, felt annoyed by his pretentious demeanor and thought to himself, who do you think you are with your fake foreign airs? Talking about Meituan? Do you even know what Meituan is…

Liu Shuo was about to stand up and say something, but he was stopped by Zhou Yuwen, who felt there was no need to embarrass his cousin here.

Maybe Peng Xiaoyong’s remarks did indeed cool down the atmosphere, so Aunt hurriedly jumped in to help her son smooth things over: “Xiao Yong, how can you talk like that! Your uncle’s family has been taking such good care of you, what’s wrong with treating your cousin to a meal in Jinling?”

“Yuwen, don’t mind him, your brother is just like that. Once your brother and your sister-in-law move to Jinling, feel free to hang out with him anytime!” Aunt said cheerfully to Zhou Yuwen.

Zhou Yuwen just smiled and said that they could talk about it when the time comes.

Aunt then asked Zhou Yuwen how he was doing at school, and if he was staying in a dormitory. Otherwise, she suggested, why not just move out and live on his own? It would be somewhat beneficial to live near his brother and sister-in-law.

“Don’t you think so, his uncle?” she said.

Speaking of which, Aunt turned her gaze to Zhou Guobin.

Before Zhou Guobin could speak, Peng Xiaoyong already frowned and said: “Mom, we still don’t even know where Yuwen will be studying, we need to find a place close to the workplace to rent.”

“Then just find a place close to the workplace to rent. After all, Yuwen is a student, it doesn’t matter if it’s a bit far from the school, right, Yuwen?”

Before Zhou Yuwen could reply, Peng Xiaoyong frowned and interrupted his mother, saying directly that he and Wanting were returning as part of a talent initiative, with a housing subsidy available, and they didn’t need the uncle’s help!

Peng Xiaoyong saying this was essentially a huge slap to his mother’s face.

The relatives had no expression on the surface, but secretly they were already snickering.

Aunt was proud and stubborn in her youth, but that was in the past. After experiencing life’s hardships, everyone understands the importance of money. And since Aunt’s husband is just a simple laborer who managed to send Peng Xiaoyong abroad for studies, practically draining their savings, Aunt was indeed hoping to have Zhou Guobin pay by making her son and Zhou Yuwen roommates.

Peng Xiaoyong knew his mother’s intentions, but he felt it was unnecessary.

“You kid, how can you speak like that? Even if Yuwen wasn’t here, your uncle would still help you,” Aunt said, her face turning red, but still, she whispered.

Then she sneakily glanced at Zhou Guobin.

Zhou Guobin lowered his head to drink his tea, pretending not to hear.

Peng Xiaoyong really disliked his mother’s attitude. He was capable of earning his own money, so why always be so servile? Especially in front of his girlfriend, it was embarrassing.

Originally, Peng Xiaoyong’s mother had also hoped Zhou Guobin would sponsor a car for her son, but Peng Xiaoyong’s remark had effectively cut off that option, and she found herself at a loss for words thereafter.

Afterward, another relative changed the topic, starting a discussion about foreign countries.

This temporarily eased the awkward situation, and the dinner table gradually became livelier.

With a big family dinner, it was certainly not all awkward conversations; in fact, everyone mostly got along harmoniously, it was just that Aunt’s family felt somewhat disconnected.

Later, everyone just chatted within their own groups.

Peng Xiaoyong, having returned from studying abroad, obviously had broader perspectives and experiences than others, engaging in lively discussions with various aunts and uncles on how things are done differently abroad.

The aunts and uncles listened seriously, as did the younger cousins.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yuwen and his two friends just kept their heads down and focused on eating.

Having left at eleven in the morning and only arriving home in the evening, they were definitely tired. Moreover, having not eaten homemade local dishes for an entire semester, now with a table full of spicy, appetizing dishes like stir-fried chicken, grilled fish, and hand-grabbed lamb, it was truly delicious.

However, Liu Shuo still muttered discontentedly, brother, your cousin really knows how to put on a show!

Zhou Yuwen said, let him be, let him do what he wants.

Liu Shuo chuckled and said, well, that’s true.

“When we get to Jinling, see how I teach him a lesson,” Liu Shuo murmured.

Zhou Yuwen glanced at him and said, look at you being all capable, a mere associate degree holder teaching others how to behave.

Liu Shuo chuckled proudly, saying, so what if I have an associate degree? I’m proud of it! freeweɓnovel.cѳm

As Zhou Yuwen and his friends were quietly chatting, someone came up to speak with Zhou Yuwen.

It was Fourth Aunt.

Fourth Aunt remarked that Zhou Yuwen had lost weight, but he was starting to look more grown-up.

Zhou Yuwen smiled at Fourth Aunt.

Zhou Yuwen and Fourth Aunt’s family were close, as his parents were often busy working when he was young, and he usually ate lunch at Fourth Aunt’s house where she always prepared a full table of delicious food.

Fourth Aunt asked Zhou Yuwen how Jinling was?

And if there were any suitable schools for her daughter?

Fourth Aunt’s daughter, who had been quiet earlier, was their cousin Liu Yilin, a senior high school student this year with decent grades and could easily get into a second-tier university, but getting into a first-tier would require more effort.

Zhou Yuwen remembered in his previous life, his cousin attended a reputable university in Jiangsu-Zhejiang, which was quite a good institution.