Chapter 755 — The Sleepless Eldest Miss
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The private elevator from the parking garage rose straight to the floor above, stopping at the same room where Gu Pengzhan had hosted them last time. Wei Zhao knocked on the door.
Qing Bo opened it in short order. Seeing Wei Zhao, he said, "Mr. Lin, you've come."
Qing Bo's attitude toward Wei Zhao had shifted from ordinary courtesy to genuine, heartfelt respect, all because of what he now knew of the young man's strength. Wei Zhao had actually fought Zhu Bo to a draw - and Zhu Bo was lying in bed now, while Wei Zhao seemed none the worse for wear.
A man of real ability always earns the respect of others. Qing Bo was himself an accomplished external martial artist of the Yellow Grade, so toward an internal martial artist of Wei Zhao's caliber - the Profound Grade - his deference came naturally. This had nothing to do with Gu Pengzhan; it was purely his own respect for Wei Zhao.
"Qing Bo, am I late? Sorry to keep everyone waiting." Wei Zhao stepped into the room with a smile.
"Oh, Chewing Gum Bro's here - now can I start eating?" Shen Yushu had clearly been waiting on tenterhooks, gazing at the dishes on the table with drool all but running down her chin.
"Xiaoshu!" Gu Mengyao shot her a glare. "Mind your manners! Why must you act like a starving ghost? Be careful, or no one will marry you."
"Oh, if you can find a husband, so can I." Shen Yushu was utterly unfazed.
"..." Gu Mengyao was speechless.
"Xiaoyi, come sit!" Gu Pengzhan rose from his own seat and went to meet Wei Zhao in person.
Gu Pengzhan was now wholly convinced of Wei Zhao's abilities. His daughter had escaped danger this time, and the matter at the school had been resolved to everyone's satisfaction - Wei Zhao deserved the credit for both.
"Ha, Uncle Chu, no need for ceremony!" Wei Zhao hastily gestured for him to sit. "Please, Uncle Chu, be seated."
Gu Pengzhan was Wei Zhao's elder, and Wei Zhao would never be remiss in courtesy.
Seeing her father stand, Gu Mengyao could hardly remain seated herself. She took Xiaoshu by the hand and rose as well. "Wei Zhao, thank you for yesterday."
"Oh, Yao Yao, don't mention it - we're all one family! You're Chewing Gum Bro's first wife, so of course he had to save you. Otherwise he'd have no wife at all!" Shen Yushu mumbled around the cream bun stuffed in her mouth.
"Xiaoshu, what kind of nonsense is that?" Gu Mengyao was furious. "A bun still can't stop your mouth? Here - have another!"
She grabbed a cream bun at random and forcibly shoved it into Shen Yushu's mouth.
"Mmph, mmph..." Shen Yushu could make no sound at all, choking so hard that her eyes rolled back.
Watching his daughter and Xiaoshu, Gu Pengzhan found it rather amusing and could not help but laugh.
Wei Zhao, long accustomed to such scenes, shrugged. "Don't stuff her to death."
At his words Gu Mengyao blushed, remembering the last time, and felt a little sorry for Xiaoshu. She pulled the bun back out of her mouth and set it on the dish beside her.
Gu Pengzhan laughingly invited Wei Zhao to take his seat. Wei Zhao sat to Gu Mengyao's left, and Shen Yushu sat to her right.
Qing Bo and Gu Pengzhan took the seats opposite the three of them.