After settling everything, I went to the bathroom. Before getting on the plane, I definitely had to talk to Pei Shi Yu.

We had agreed, this time I would call her directly…

“Hello!” It was Xiao Long who answered the phone.

“Where’s your aunt?”

“She told me to answer.”

“What is she doing?”

“Listening beside me.”

“Then give the phone to your aunt, and Uncle will come see you.”

“Come quickly.”

“Okay, hurry.”

Then Pei Shi Yu’s voice came through: “Speak quickly if you have something to say.”

“I’m really coming over, you’re in Rome, right?”

“What are you coming for?”

“To see Xiao Long. Anyway, once I’m in Europe, I’ll wander around.”

“No free meals.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll pay for myself.”

I finally understood Pei Shi Yu’s personality a bit. She was the type who wouldn't compromise directly.

Even if she wouldn't refuse my coming to find her, she wouldn't say it directly and happily. Instead, she would indirectly agree in a hurtful way.

“I’m going to the airport now. You pick me up when I arrive. I can’t communicate with others when I’m out and about.”

Pei Shi Yu didn't answer and hung up my phone again, but I knew this was a tacit attitude. Anyway, she'd get used to it and pay attention.

You Xiang took me directly to the airport, and she handled everything for me. As I walked into the boarding gate, she was still instructing me from behind. After I told Pei Shi Yu my flight number

and arrival time, I immediately turned off my phone.

Perhaps filled with tension, the entire journey felt particularly slow. When I came last time, Wang Rui was by my side, and I could appreciate the sights in the air without any worries. But on this flight, although my eyes were also fixed on the outside, I still didn't have

a hundred percent certainty, certainty that Pei Shi Yu would show some rare enthusiasm to pick me up.

Even the usually calm me started to get restless inside as soon as the plane landed. I quickly grabbed my suitcase and placed it beside me. Because my seat was near the front, I was the first one out as soon as the cabin door opened.

After security, I followed behind others. At the arrival gate, the first thing I saw was Xiao Long. Looking closer, Pei Shi Yu was standing far away. I quickened my pace and walked to Xiao Long’s side. The child smiled very happily, and this smile made up for Pei Shi Yu’s cold and indifferent attitude.

I picked up Xiao Long with the same enthusiasm and asked, “Have you been waiting long?”

“Yeah, I went to the bathroom twice.”

“Thank you.”

“Aunt said that you can take care of me when you come.”

“Then how have you been these past few days?”

“Not fun. She goes to see other people, and I follow along, but I can’t understand what they’re saying.”

I laughed. I finally found a kindred spirit. As I spoke, I had already reached Pei Shi Yu’s side,

and I said first, “Xiao Long said he’s been waiting for a long time.”

She didn’t answer me and walked straight outside. She came by taxi and seemed very familiar with the place. She walked straight to the taxi, opened the door, and chose the front passenger seat.

On the way, Pei Shi Yu didn’t seem to want to talk to me. I looked at the scenery of Italy, and when we were almost there, I asked, “Where are we going now?”

Before she could answer, the car had already stopped in front of a hotel, in the bustling downtown area.

It was very lively, and after getting out of the car, I looked at the style here, which reminded me of the saying that Rome wasn’t built in a day, which showed that it must have something unique.

“Are you guys staying at this hotel too?”

“Do you want to stay at a different hotel?”

“No.”

My whole state had become very obedient. In China, I could retort a few words, but

in this strange place, I didn’t dare. Given her unpredictable personality, if she really left me, it would not only be troublesome, but I would also lose face if Wang Rui found out.

I was surprised when I went inside. Pei Shi Yu had already booked a room. I asked a little curiously, “What if I didn’t come?”

“Don’t be so narcissistic. If you didn’t come, you’d pay for yourself. I booked it early because I was afraid you wouldn’t have a hotel to stay in tonight.”

“What were you doing in Germany?” Pei Shi Yu asked curiously as she walked ahead, leading the way.

“Didn’t I mention it to you last time? Wang Rui invited me. She has a younger brother

studying in Germany, so I came with her. I’m afraid to go abroad alone, so she’s keeping me company to boost my courage.”

“Isn’t your courage quite big?”

“You invited me, so there was no reason to refuse.” I deliberately confused right and wrong.

Pei Shi Yu stopped and told me very seriously, “I happen to be going somewhere else tomorrow. Can you take care of Xiao Long for a few days? Don’t worry, all expenses will be borne by me.”

“I’m happy to take care of him, but don’t talk about money. It’s vulgar!”

“Then you can give me the money later.”

“You’re leaving the two of us mutes here. Can you leave with peace of mind?”

“I’ll arrange everything. I’ll order your meals, and they’ll be delivered on time every day. Just do some activities nearby. If you get lost or something happens, you’ll be fully responsible.”

“It’s not like we’ll get lost, but your demands are a bit harsh. I’ve traveled across the ocean to help you take care of Xiao Long. You should be thanking me.”

The room Pei Shi Yu booked was next to hers. She led me there and then took Xiao Long out.

I looked at the suitcase and found it a bit funny. In a short period of time, I had traveled long distances to several countries with women.

Before I could hang up my clothes, Xiao Long came in and out again, acting like a little adult and

said to me, “Aunt said you can’t smoke in the room, or the police will take you away.”

Instead of telling me directly, she had a child relay the message. I simply told Xiao Long, “Uncle

already smoked one.”

I saw Xiao Long run out quickly. While I was still feeling pleased with myself, I saw

Pei Shi Yu come in with a dark face and sniff the air in the room like a dog.

“What are you doing?” I asked, pretending to be curious.

“Remember, don’t smoke. Don’t look for unnecessary trouble.”

“I have that common sense.”

Pei Shi Yu didn’t leave and asked curiously, “Isn’t this your first time abroad?”

“I did my research. Don’t worry, I won’t embarrass you.”

“You’ll be embarrassing yourself.”

“I know. Why are you so annoying? I came all this way and there’s no warmth at all.”

“Then you came to the wrong person.”

“Indeed, you’re absolutely right. I’m starting to regret coming here. The price of impulse.” After speaking, I deliberately sighed.

Just as I closed my suitcase, I heard Pei Shi Yu ask me, “Have you had lunch?”

“No.”

If she hadn’t asked, I would have forgotten about eating. After such a long journey, my

stomach was indeed hungry. I corrected the time on my phone to a little after one o’clock, and I asked her in return:

“Have you guys eaten?”

“No, Aunt said she’s waiting for you to eat together.” Xiao Long answered first.

“Then let’s go and try some Italian cuisine.”

“Do you want to eat pasta or steak?” Pei Shi Yu asked me before going out.

“Can’t we have both?”

“I want to eat pizza.” Xiao Long answered eagerly.

I immediately picked him up and instructed Pei Shi Yu, “Just find a restaurant that has all three.

I can eat several servings of steak right now.”

“Eat as many servings as you want, preferably until you burst!”

Pei Shi Yu left those words and walked out of the room first…