The Xiao family was well prepared for today. Zhou Chen chatted with Xiao’s father and Xiao’s mother for a while, and the nanny Aunt Li had already prepared the meal.
Father Xiao took Zhou Chen to sit down at the dinner table, and asked proactively: "Zhou Chen, I heard Haiyang said that you can drink a lot. Can you drink two cups with me today?"
Since they were preparing to entertain Zhou Chen, Xiao's father and Xiao's mother naturally wanted to ask some questions about Zhou Chen. Xiao's father heard from his son that Zhou Chen could drink, and specially brought out two bottles of fine wine from his collection.
"Of course, no problem." Zhou Chen agreed with a smile.
"good."
Father Xiao laughed happily. As elders, they naturally did not want their children to drink when they were young.
But now Zhou Chen and Xiao Haiyang are in college and are adults, so Xiao's father will naturally not object to them drinking, but the premise is that they can't cause trouble after drinking.
Seeing Zhou Chen chatting very congenially with his father, Xiao Yu and Xiao Haiyang were both surprised.
In Xiao Haiyang's eyes, his father is a very serious and old-fashioned man, so he usually doesn't dare to get along with his father. He just thinks that his father likes academics like his sister, has no patience with him, and always
Reprimand him.
But now when I see my father talking to Zhou Chen amiably, it is like two friends drinking, eating and chatting together, and it is completely different from when he is scolding him.
Xiao Yu was also surprised. She knew her father better than Xiao Haiyang. She knew how outstanding her father was and how high his vision was, so she felt disappointed and helpless that Xiao Haiyang was a scumbag in the family.
She could feel that her father was very polite to Zhou Chen, not just because Zhou Chen was Xiao Haiyang's classmate, but also because there was another kind of respect that she didn't understand.
After finishing a bottle of wine, Xiao's father was secretly surprised when he saw that Zhou Chen's face was not red and he was not out of breath.
Zhou Chen was not more than 20 years old and was only in his freshman year. He drank half a kilogram of white wine and had no reaction at all. Judging from his many years of experience at the wine table, Zhou Chen's drinking capacity was probably greater than his.
Although he was surprised, Father Xiao didn't pay too much attention to it. Some people have special constitutions and may be born with a large alcohol capacity. It's not surprising.
"Zhou Chen, I heard from Haiyang that your family is from Su City. Although I have never been to that city, I have heard of it. It is a very beautiful tourist city."
Zhou Chen said with a smile: "Su City is indeed a very beautiful city with a long history. There are many scenic spots there, which is very suitable for tourism and living. However, it is located in the south and has relatively more rainy seasons."
Xiao's mother said: "Old Xiao, my son has been to Su City, can we also go there for a trip?"
Father Xiao smiled bitterly and said, "I would like to, but I have to have time."
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Uncle, aunt, if you are traveling to Su City, you must call me in advance. I will arrange the itinerary for you and ensure that you have a pleasant vacation."
Father Xiao laughed: "When you said that, I was really moved. It seems that I really need to find time to go and have fun."
Xiao Haiyang finally had a chance to intervene.
"Dad, Mom, Zhou Chen is right. Su City is indeed very good. I stayed there for a few days, but I have been to many places. There are many more places to play there than here."
Xiao Yu sneered after hearing this: "Do you know how many places we have to play here? You either stay at home and play games all day long, or you go to Internet cafes to play games. What do you know?"
Xiao Haiyang retorted unhappily: "Sister, you said I don't know, but how much do you know? If I'm an otaku, then you are an otaku."
"How dare you talk back."
Xiao Yu's eyes widened. She was different from Xiao Haiyang. She stayed at home because she was lazy and didn't want to go out to play, while Xiao Haiyang just played games at home.
Mother Xiao glared at the two of them: "You two, don't be embarrassed."
Father Xiao had long been accustomed to the daily quarrels between the children and continued to chat with Zhou Chen.
Xiao Haiyang was very happy to see his father, and said as if he was offering a treasure: "Dad, you may not know that Zhou Chen is the first in our class, and my sister lost to him several times yesterday and when she just came back.
None of them have won.”
"Xiao Haiyang!"
Xiao Yu shouted angrily, losing to Zhou Chen seven times in a row was the most embarrassing thing for her, especially when Xiao Haiyang said it in front of her parents, which made her feel even more embarrassed.
Xiao's father and Xiao's mother both looked surprised. Their daughter Xiao Yu is an academic master and a Ph.D. How many times can Zhou Chen beat her in what aspects?
Xiao's father knew a little more about Zhou Chen, because when Xiao Haiyang's results came out a few days ago, he typed out the transcript, and Zhou Chen was the first name he saw.
It's just that he didn't care at the time, because he and Xiao Yu had similar ideas. In an art university, it was not a top art university in the country, and being first in one of the classes was really not that big of a deal.
Of course, this is relative. If you compare with Xiao Haiyang, it will be different. It is a world of difference.
"Ocean, tell me what's going on?"
When Xiao Haiyang heard his father's words, he immediately laughed. He was no longer afraid of Xiao Yu and quickly told him about the contest between Xiao Yu and Zhou Chen.
But he wasn't stupid either. He only talked about the competition between Xiao Yu and Zhou Chen, but didn't talk about their bets.
Xiao Yu, who was very nervous, felt relieved after listening to Xiao Haiyang's narration.
It was very embarrassing for my parents to know about losing to Zhou Chen, but fortunately, I still retained the last bit of dignity, and my parents did not know what I said after losing every time.
Xiao's father and Xiao's mother were even more surprised when they found out the truth.
As parents, they knew exactly what their daughter was like. She was definitely a top student.
But she actually lost several times in a row against Zhou Chen, who was several years younger. She couldn't match her brains, nor could she match her luck.
Father Xiao laughed loudly and said: "It makes my daughter feel embarrassed. It seems that I am right. Zhou Chen, you are really a very special child."
Zhou Chen always feels awkward when the word 'child' is used on himself.
"Uncle, you have given me the reward. I just took advantage of it and had better luck."
"This is not something you can do just by being lucky. You are too humble."
Father Xiao was very happy that his son could make such an outstanding classmate and friend as Zhou Chen. When he was happy, he clinked glasses with Zhou Chen again.
As a result, half an hour later, Xiao's father was supported back to the room by Xiao's mother and Xiao Haiyang.
Ever since, only Zhou Chen and Xiao Yu were left in the restaurant.
Xiao Yu had stopped eating long ago and just looked at Zhou Chen intently.
There was no expression on Zhou Chen's face. He calmly took a tissue and wiped the corners of his mouth before turning his eyes to Xiao Yu.
"Aren't your eyes sore after watching it for so long?"
Xiao Yu chuckled and said: "It's not sour. I'm getting more and more curious. How did you grow up? Not only do you know so many languages, you are also so sensitive to numbers, and your memory is better than mine. Now you can't even drink."
So awesome, even my dad was drunk, but you acted like nothing happened."
Originally, Xiao's father opened two bottles of liquor, but when he got excited, he opened another bottle. However, before finishing the third bottle, Xiao's father couldn't bear it anymore.
On the other hand, Zhou Chen, who had drunk more than a pound, still looked like he was fine. Except for a slight blush, his eyes did not change at all.
"You must be gifted." Zhou Chen casually made an excuse.
But who would have expected that Xiao Yu actually nodded seriously.
Xiao Yu agreed with Zhou Chen's answer, because besides this, she could not think of other possibilities.
Because she is a genius herself and has met many geniuses, she knows very well that even a genius cannot learn everything or understand everything. Most of them are outstanding in one aspect, and more are needed.
Rely on learning.
But Zhou Chen is not even twenty years old. If he doesn't have talent, how can he master the languages ​​​​of so many countries and be able to communicate very fluently, let alone those few languages.
So she is more willing to believe that this is Zhou Chen's unique talent.
"I underestimated you before, but don't be complacent. Just because you beat me a few times doesn't mean you are really smarter or better than me. It's more because I didn't ask those complicated questions."
Zhou Chen did not deny this. Xiao Yu was also a doctor after all. If the question was asked in her major, he might not be able to answer it because he didn't even know what Xiao Yu's major was.
Xiao Yu frowned and said, "Why don't you speak?"
Zhou Chen: "I think what you said is right, and I agree with it."
Xiao Yu listened, but his face showed doubts, and he didn't quite believe his answer.
At this moment, Xiao Haiyang came back.
"Zhou Chen, you are so awesome. You actually drank my dad down. This is the first time I have seen my dad talking incoherently since I grew up. I really admire you."
In his impression, Xiao's father has always been dignified and solemn. Today's drunken father made him gain knowledge. It turns out that his father also loses his temper sometimes.
Xiao Yu said coldly: "Aren't you happy to see our dad losing his composure?"
Xiao Haiyang shrank his neck: "No, sister, you misunderstood. I'm just curious."
After saying that, he quickly said to Zhou Chen: "Zhou Chen, I will take you out for a walk in the afternoon to let you appreciate the beautiful scenery of our Jining."
Zhou Chen nodded and replied: "Okay."
Xiao Yu suddenly asked lightly: "Xiao Haiyang, do you know how many fun places we have here?"
To be continued...