One of the waiters immediately walked over to the elderly couple and respectfully asked, "Hello, have you reserved a private room in advance?"
This was a high-class restaurant, and on the first floor, there were no regular tables. It was understood that anyone coming here would have booked a private room beforehand, as walk-ins were not accepted.
The elderly couple nodded immediately. Father Qi opened his phone and showed the waiter their reservation. The waiter respectfully said, "Please follow me."
The two did not speak, nodded, and followed the waiter to their private room. When they had arrived, they had specifically checked. The room next to theirs was the one booked by Qi Mo, and the numbers matched. Now, they just had to listen carefully!
After the elderly couple entered, they casually ordered a few dishes and then sent the waiter away.
The moment the door closed, Father Qi immediately walked to the wall separating him from Qi Mo's room. Just like last time, he pressed his entire body against the wall, his ear pressed so tightly there wasn't even a sliver of a gap.
Mother Qi instantly spoke with great disdain, "You're going too far."
"Shh." Father Qi immediately motioned for Mother Qi to be quiet as she approached. He whispered, "We're too close to the next room. With your loud voice, they might hear us directly."
Mother Qi pouted and fell silent, seemingly too lazy to respond.
Father Qi then sarcastically remarked, "If you want to be so proper, then go sit over there and don't listen to a single word. Afterwards, don't come asking me what I heard. It'll be no different from you listening, and I won't tell you anything."
"You...!" Mother Qi looked at him, somewhat angered. "You old fool! Can't you just indulge me a little? All these years, you've only known how to bully me!"
"When have I ever bullied you? Enough. I don't have time to talk to you so much. If you want to argue, we'll argue at home. Don't distract me from important matters!"
With that, Father Qi pressed his ear back against the wall with utmost seriousness, completely intending to ignore Mother Qi.
As for Mother Qi...
She was conflicted.
She felt that eavesdropping like this wasn't quite right, was it?
But... wasn't that why she came here?
Moreover, after the old man had said that today, he definitely wouldn't tell her afterwards. If she didn't listen, she would know nothing. Coming all this way would have been in vain.
After hesitating for a moment, she still chose to walk to Father Qi's side and, somewhat awkwardly, did as he did, pressing her ear against the wall.
Father Qi immediately let out a cold snort. Although he didn't speak, his mockery was evident.
Mother Qi glared at him, her eyes filled with a strong threat.
As an old married couple, Father Qi understood perfectly what she meant.
If he dared to mock her like that again, then neither of them would hear anything.
He didn't want that to happen, so he immediately and obediently flattened himself against the wall.
At this moment, the elderly couple perfectly embodied the saying "walls have ears."
And on the other side of the wall, two people had already settled in and ordered their food.
Qi Mo casually glanced at the wall connected to the adjacent room, then shifted his gaze back to Mu Yinyin.
"I heard this place has very authentic flavors, so I booked it. What do you think of it?"
"It's quite good," Mu Yinyin replied calmly, speaking only a few words. "If you're not in a hurry to leave, I can act as your guide."
The appearance of this person made her feel that his arrival was not simple. Through him, she might be able to learn things she didn't know.
Therefore, setting aside any ulterior motives this man might have in approaching her, she now also had a reason to approach him.
"That sounds good then," the man said, a gentle smile still on his lips. "I came here this time with the intention of developing some business and also to experience life here."
Mu Yinyin raised an eyebrow. Naturally, businessmen liked to expand their enterprises, and their country itself was a place many businessmen had their eyes on, so his visit was normal.
She nodded. "Alright, I'll take you around tomorrow."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Yinyin," Qi Mo said, his smile deepening.
And in the next room, the elderly couple clearly heard these words. Father Qi immediately spoke, "Yinyin?"
He let out a cold snort, though he dared not make it too loud.
"What's wrong with that! Since she's my future daughter-in-law, calling her by her name is perfectly fine!"
"Don't you have any shame! Nothing is set in stone between them yet!"
"It's parents' orders and matchmakers' words. They had a childhood betrothal, so how is nothing set in stone?"
Father Qi gave her a cold glance and fell silent, clearly not wanting to miss any of the conversation next door and continuing to listen.
Mother Qi also remained silent.
The two listened with extreme focus.
"So how long are you planning to stay here?" Mu Yinyin asked the man.
Qi Mo raised an eyebrow. "If you want me to stay here for a lifetime, it's not impossible."
Father Qi, in the next room, turned ashen!
"Rebel! What a rebellious son! Doesn't he know which country he's from? How could he say such a thing!"
"You don't know anything! This is one of the essential methods for pursuing a girl. Do you think things are still like they were in your day? Who would choose you with your methods now? If it were in this era, I would never be such a fool to be with you!"
"You...! What's wrong with being with me?! Without me, would you have such a good life? Would you have such an excellent son?! That's all due to my good genes! You know nothing!"
Mother Qi instantly became displeased and retorted, "Nonsense, that's because I'm excellent. How is the son like you at all?"
"Of course, my seed is good. Don't be shameless."
"I'll beat you to death!" Mother Qi started rolling up her sleeves, clearly ready for a fight. In her impulsiveness, she had forgotten everything else.
Father Qi knew her personality too well and immediately reminded her, "Are you still listening or not!"
Mother Qi frowned, and as she hesitated, Father Qi had already pressed his ear back to the wall.
Meanwhile, Mu Yinyin had just finished her silence and was about to respond to the man.
She glanced at the man, raised her eyebrows, and said, "Then how dare you force Young Master Qi like this."
"If someone else asked me to do this, I would feel forced, but if it were you, I would do it willingly."
Mu Yinyin: "..."
Willingly...
Mu Yinyin felt a bit helpless. She shook her head and decided to drop the topic.
In the next room, Father Qi had already raised a hand, touching his rapidly beating heart, and mumbled, "Rebel, rebel... Wait till I get back, I'll break her legs."
Mother Qi glared at him, too lazy to engage in this verbal sparring.
In the room next door, Mu Yinyin was unaware that someone was eavesdropping. She simply looked up at the man and opened her cherry lips.