CH 67

The news of a partial connection to her father raises new questions, which add up to more confusion for Xiao Lan.

He thought about his dad, Xiao Chengyan, about his skills, about the Advent world, and seemed a little distracted all afternoon.

By dinner time, Xiao Lan was still in a somewhat depressed state.

At this point Luo approached him, "Sir, I have a reservation at a well-known Spanish restaurant with a very good reputation, why don't we go for dinner and have a break."

Before looking for information about Xiao Chengyan, Luo had prepared for the possibility of Xiao Lan being upset, and he had made several preparations for this.

Xiao Lan was going to say that she didn't feel like eating, but thought that Luo had probably made a lot of reservations in advance and it didn't seem right to just say no, and that she would have to wait for takeaway anyway, so she finally nodded and agreed.

Still driven by Luo, the two arrived at the restaurant they had booked.

The waiter leads the two men to the booth Luo has reserved and sits them down.

The soothing music in the exquisitely decorated restaurant with its delicious food really does put you in a comfortable mood.

The aroma of the paella in front of you is overwhelming, the freshness of the seafood in the rice, the elasticity and sweetness of the seafood, and the fluffy and well-defined grains of rice, each bite satisfies the senses of taste and touch.

The low and slow cooked beef is tender and juicy, and with the chef's special sauce, every bite is a treat.

The roasted suckling pig is crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside, served with two dipping sauces - apple puree for sweetness and spicy sauce for a distinctive Spanish flavour.

The Puerto Rican mushrooms as a side dish were also sautéed to perfection, with aromas of mushrooms and a distinctive hint of mild spiciness that made them very tasty to eat.

Even Xiao Lan, who is a bit of a foodie, can appreciate the deliciousness of the food, and it's true that when you're feeling down, a good meal can really lift your spirits.

He popped the beef on his plate into his mouth, and the irritation brought on by the pent-up doubt in his mind subsided a little.

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Seeing Xiao Lan's ever-so-slightly furrowed brow relax a little, Luo lifted his glass and took a sip: "Sir, how about we go for a drive after dinner?"

"Well ......" Xiao Lan hadn't experienced a pastime like driving around for years - after all, he had neither a car nor money nor time - and for a while he really missed it.

The last time he took a drive was probably when his parents were still alive and he was at his most carefree as a teenager.

"The fresh air and the surroundings along the way also help to relax the mood." Luo adds with a smile.

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After dinner.

Luo drove Xiao Lan along the river in his car, and thankfully non-humans are not bothered by drink-driving problems.

The cool breeze from the river brushes Xiao Lan's cheeks, carrying with it the hustle and bustle of the city at night. The bright lights are reflected in the river, and the light of the waves breaks up into pools of starlight.

Xiao Lan leans against the window, staring out at the glorious night scene that continues to pass by, and for a moment his mind dances with thoughts, as if he is thinking a lot or nothing at all.

It had been a long, long time since he had been afforded the luxury of such a lulling rest.

Even though he used to be a graduate with honours, his poor credit standing and the loan sharks that often came to his door turned him away from the better jobs. He was forced to take odd jobs, each of which was hardly permanent, and the never-ending stream of part-time work and debt made it difficult for him to catch a break.

Once you enter the Advent world, it's all about danger, and it seems like you have to be tense all the time, the slightest laxity can bring the risk of death ......

Luo observed Xiao Lan's vacant look and did not speak to disturb Xiao Lan's state at the moment, but drove more smoothly and quietly all the way.

The gentleman should be very tired, even if the physical exhaustion can be recovered, but the burden stacked on the mind does not diminish.

Luo hopes that what he has done will help Xiao Lan to relax a little, even if there is an invisible abyss ahead, even if it will soon be a heavy danger, but at least for the moment, it will make him feel comfortable and relaxed.

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After driving for who knows how long, the Ferrari stopped on a hill in the countryside.

Xiao Lan looks back up and sees that the hillside is wide open in front of her, and tomorrow seems to be a clear day, with the stars shining brightly at the moment.

When Xiao Lan's attention was turned, Luo said, "Do you want to get out of the car and have a look?"

Xiao Lan nodded and got out of the car, surrounded by silence, only the faint chirping of insects from the grass and trees added to the stillness of the moment, as if he and Luo were the only ones left in the world.

The mountain air is extraordinarily pleasant with its fresh moisture and the fragrance of the grass and trees.

"Boom..."

Suddenly there were fireworks rising from a direction down the hill, one after another exploding into the night sky, lighting up the night with such brilliance that they were in the perfect position to see them, as if it were a specially prepared fireworks display.

"It is said that in the human world, fireworks signify blessings and are often set off on festive days."

"Bless you, sir."

Xiao Lan looks back and meets Luo's smiling face in the light of the fireworks.

The glow of the fireworks draws a shimmering light to Luo's silhouette, giving this non-human's already superb features an unearthly beauty. Like the ghosts of legends that tempt lost travellers and lead them to the path of no return.

Perhaps those travellers who were willingly bewitched saw just such a scene.

Xiao Lan froze for a moment before coming back to her senses: "...... Thank you, Luo ."

In the cool night air, Luo brought out some hot tea and handed it to Xiao Lan: "Whatever happens, I will be there for you."

Xiao Lan watched the fireworks, side by side with Luo, with a hot cup of tea just for him.

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The depression and confusion in the mind suddenly dissipated.

Whether it was the Advent world or his father, it happened anyway, and the haunting can't be changed, so why not just keep on going, and moving forward will always find hope for you.

Plus he has a good teammate who won't leave him alone, and when one person feels overwhelmed, the two might bring a new way out as well.

Xiao Lan silently turned his head to look at the man beside him, a smile on his face, and silently said to him in his heart: It's good to know you.

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After watching the fireworks, the two drove home.

By now it was late at night.

Xiao Lan was on his doorstep but saw the dog walker who had alerted them that something was wrong with the house when they had just moved in. It turned out that he lived next door to them, but there was no sign of the vibrant Erha today.

The grandfather also noticed Xiao Lan and he greeted them with a smile, "Hello, you are looking well!"

Xiao Lan got out of the car and greeted the grandfather in return, also stopping by to talk for a while.

During the conversation, Xiao Lan learnt that Mr Zhang, who is now retired, usually grows vegetables in his garden and feeds his dog. Although it was hard to see at night with the light, Xiao Lan saw the potholed vegetable patch at his house.

moncler outlet store You can't have it both ways, Erha and the vegetable patch.

Master Zhang asked Xiao Lan: "What about you, young man?"

Xiao Lan: "My name is Xiao Lan and I'm a freelancer, I'm mostly out and about and probably don't come back much."

Zhang was envious: "It's good to be freelance, you can decide what to do. If I run my own company, I have to be stuck in the office, it's either my own or someone else's, and I can't even escape work for a meal. Luckily, I've left the company to my son now, so he can let his hair fall out, hahaha."

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"Right now I'm growing vegetables to feed my dog son, so I'm a freelance vegetable farmer."

I can't see that this is still a grandfather who has founded a business from nothing, although he is now addicted to growing vegetables, I guess.

At that moment Luo parked his car and came over, Master Zhang was also interested in him: "Young man, what do you do again? Are you a freelancer like Little Xiao?"

Luo shook his head slightly towards Mr. Zhang, "Hello my name is Fei Luo, I'm just Mr.'s personal assistant."

Zhang looked at Luo and then at Xiao Lan with a look of understanding in his eyes, "Personal assistants, I get it, I get it. You two look good together, and I'm not as pedantic as those old guys, bless you."

Luo shows a smile, but doesn't explain.

Xiao Lan's smile faded: "......"

No, what in the world do you know about it, Grandpa!!! Is your circle so complicated?

He tried to change the embarrassing topic, "That ...... grandpa Zhang, what are you doing out so late? It's dark outside, be careful of bumping into it."

moncler outlet online "It's not my Tie Hanhan, that two-ha, who took down the window and ran out."

Xiao Lan looked towards Zhang's house and sure enough, he saw that the window of one of the rooms on the first floor had gone missing, removed with such crispness that he wondered how many times it had happened.

"Do you need help?" Xiao Lan asked.

"No need." Master Zhang chestily pulled out a special beef sausage for pets from his pocket, he tore open the package and waved it up skillfully, the smell of beef instantly emanated.

Zhang Da shouted, " Tie Hanhan, look what it is?"

Xiao Lan is deeply impressed. It seems that Master Zhang has grown up too.

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Then out of nowhere came a mud-covered Erha, wagging his tail and running wildly, dropping mud as he went.

He was just smiling with victory when Erha pushed his mud-covered dog head against him.

From a distance there came his exasperated voice:

" Tie Hanhan! Stop! You're covered in mud!"

"Ouch, my TV!"

"Put it down! That's your brother's shirt!!!"

Xiao Lan: "......"

It is possible that on the road to taming Erha, Zhang has a long way to grow.

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The two of them return home and Xiao Lan suddenly stops in her tracks as they pass the sofa.

He walked over to the couch and pulled a tablet Luo had bought for him out of the crack and handed it to Luo: "I was looking for something for you earlier and almost forgot to give it to you."

Luo reached out to pick it up and saw a video on the tablet - 'Children, Sister Butterfly teaches you how to draw flowers'.

Open the list for many other children's drawing tutorial series such as 'Sister Du Du teaches you to draw a cat', 'Sister Yue Yue teaches you to draw a hut' and 'Sister Orange teaches you to draw the sky'.

Luo: "......"

He took it anyway with a smile.

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It's really hard to keep a smile on your face at times like this ......