my artist neighbor

Chapter 396.
"Parents, uncles and aunts, let's go directly to the restaurant. Zhuxuan booked a pretty good Hanjeongshi restaurant."

Pei Zhuxuan knew that Liu Zhengjiang and Park Zhenshu were not very good at spicy food, so the restaurant they looked for this time was also a Hanjeongshi restaurant that specializes in non-spicy food.

Now that we have all come here, we must eat traditional food with strong local flavor.

And when Liu Xin'an said these words, Pei Zhuxuan on the side also nodded with a smile.

"Yes, let's go to the restaurant first."

"Okay, let's go first then."

Father Pei nodded his head, as a response.

And as the inviters of this trip, everyone has spoken, and everyone has no opinion. The group walked out of the hotel room. Liu Xin'an and Pei Zhuxuan also started to wear masks and hats very skillfully.

Talking and laughing with his family, he walked out of the hotel, and got into the car at the same time. According to the old rules, Liu Xin'an was driving, and Pei Zhuxuan was sitting in the co-pilot.

Pei Zhenxi could only resist the curious gazes of the elders, and sat in the back row together.

Then he became the object of Pu Zhenshu's gossip.

It's also normal. When both parents meet, generally speaking, children must be the best topic to cut into.

It's just that Pei Zhuxuan and Liu Xin'an are busy driving at this time, there is no other way, Pei Zhenxi has to bear all these for her sister.

But after chatting for a while, Liu Zhengjiang learned something that surprised him.

"You work for New World Group?"

"Ah! Yes, we are responsible for the supply and operation of Daegu Shinsegae Department Store's goods. Does uncle know about Shinsegae?" Pei Zhenxi was taken aback, then nodded quickly.

"Yes, I have learned about it. It's a pretty good job."

"Hmm! I really like this job."

Park Zhenshu looked at this beautiful and well-behaved girl, her eyes were full of love: "Jinxi is so beautiful, if she debuts like Joohyun, she should be loved by many people."

"Before we also asked Zhenxi if she wanted to go to SM like Joohyun, but she refused." Mother Pei gently squeezed her daughter's little hand and explained with a smile.

"I prefer to work with more freedom. My sister will be very busy when she is busy. I don't like that kind of life."

"You're just lazy." Pei Zhuxuan, who was sitting in the co-pilot, turned around and exposed Pei Zhenxi's self-modification.

Why don't you like that kind of work? When asking for pocket money from her, why didn't Pei Zhenxi say that he didn't like the artist's job!

She knows her own sister too well.

"Hey, laziness is also part of the reason. I'm sure I can't do the hard work every day like you, sister."

"It's okay, if both daughters become artists, I guess I won't have so much time to spend with you." Pu Zhenshu joked, but she suddenly realized that what she said was not very good, so she quickly added, "More Let alone a daughter, if it’s a son, you don’t have to worry so much, just keep it like me.”

Liu Xin'an, who was driving, had a helpless expression on his face, he asked for help when he wanted it, why did he have to bring himself.

He could also understand that his mother was making fun of him, after all, if Pu Zhenshu didn't add a word here, it would seem like she was complaining about him staying in Korea because of Pei Zhuxuan.
"Yes, this child worried us a lot before." Mother Pei looked at the eldest daughter of the co-pilot, sighed and her voice was full of pity.

As a family member, she couldn't understand what kind of state Pei Zhuxuan was before meeting Liu Xin'an.

Almost every time she sees Pei Zhuxuan with a strong smile in a video call, she feels a deep pain in her heart, but she can't give her daughter too much help. For a mother, it can be said to be the cruelest punishment in the world Can't be exaggerated.

Fortunately, the appearance of Liu Xin'an helped her daughter through the most difficult time.

Of course, being mentioned his black history in front of so many people made the person concerned very uncomfortable.

"Mom~" Pei Zhuxuan called his mother pitifully.

And her pitiful appearance made everyone in the background laugh, even Liu Xin'an, who was controlling the car to drive smoothly, couldn't help laughing.

The restaurant is not far from the hotel. After all, it was already late when Pu Zhenshu and Liu Zhengjiang came here. In order to save the hard-working two people from traveling so much, she specially found a traditional Korean restaurant very close to the hotel.

"You take everyone in first, and I'll park the car."

Liu Xin'an parked the car at the door, and then said to Pei Zhuxuan beside him.

Pei Zhuxuan didn't refuse either, she got out of the car quickly, and then led the family into the restaurant, while Liu Xin'an parked the car in an empty space, locked it before entering the door.

And when he walked into the private room, everyone was already seated, and the empty seat next to Pei Zhuxuan was naturally reserved for him.

"Is the car parked?"

"Well, are there still so many people at this time?"

It was almost nine o'clock in the evening, and there were so many customers in the restaurant, which really surprised Liu Xin'an.

"I asked Xiurong, and she said the food here is delicious." Pei Zhuxuan said with a smile, and then she reached out and patted Pei Zhenxi's leg on the other side, pointing outside, "Zhenxi, go and tell me to serve the food." Bar."

"Oh."

My sister and future brother-in-law have special identities, and it is even more unrealistic for the four elders to run errands, so this matter naturally fell on Pei Zhenxi's head.

She nodded cheerfully, and turned back soon after going out.

"Can uncles and aunts drink soju?"

They're all here to eat set meals, and it's really unreasonable not to drink a little shochu, so she ran back first to ask for clarification.

"OK."

"Okay, then I'll let them serve the soju."

Pei Zhenxi nodded, went out again, and came back with a bottle of drink after a while.

"Brother Xin'an, drink some too. I'll be driving in a while."

The only one who didn't feel any pressure was Pei Zhenxi, so she naturally took over the driving job so that Liu Xin'an could drink and toast conveniently.

"Row."

"I finished the bottle of Moutai you brought me last time, Xin'an, it's really good!"

Speaking of wine, Father Pei became interested.

After all, it was the first time he drank such a strong Huaxia wine. Although every time he drank a little, he would get drunk, but the feeling of being drunk was much more enjoyable than the feeling of getting drunk from drinking soju.

"If you like it, I'll get a few more bottles later. It just so happens that a friend is doing business in this area here, so you can get a lot at the cost price."

"That's a good feeling."

"Are you interested in Huaxia wine?" Liu Zhengjiang asked curiously.

Father Pei let out a "hmm".

"Xin'an, look for your Uncle Zhang for some order later, he has good wine."

"...You just treat my Uncle Zhang's treasures as inventory?" Liu Xin'an couldn't laugh or cry, but his father was really rude.

"He can't drink much, and it's a waste to keep it. Come back and get some."

"Okay, I should also go to Uncle Zhang to say hello later."

"Ah! I'll go too, and I have to ask you." Pei Zhuxuan also said along with her, she was the one who needed to thank Uncle Zhang more.

"Are you doing well at work?"

"Well! Thanks to Uncle, we are in trouble now." Pei Zhuxuan replied with a smile.

"That's fine. Now the affairs of the two of you have a lot of influence in both countries. You and Xin'an have to be cautious in your words and deeds. Don't let anyone catch you. If you can, tell your partner as much as possible." A few colleagues, and your company."

Liu Zhengjiang said with a bit of seriousness. It is not an exaggeration to say that if the relationship between Pei Zhuxuan and Liu Xin'an can be maintained until next year, then the two of them, as celebrities, will definitely become a bridge linking cultural exchanges between the two countries next year.

If everything goes well, next year will definitely be a fruitful year for Pei Zhuxuan, or Red Velvet.

If you are afraid, you will be afraid that something will go wrong.

Nowadays, many people are escorting them, but if these two young people don't take it seriously, it will be troublesome.

"I understand, you can rest assured."

Pei Zhuxuan's statement reassured Liu Zhengjiang a lot, and then he set his sights on Liu Xin'an.

"You too, I'm more worried about you than Joohyun."

"Are you still worried about me?"

Liu Zhengjiang glared at his son: "Your work is more likely to cause problems. Even if Zhu Xuan is full of work, there are only a few opportunities to appear in front of the public in a month. You are live broadcasting every day, and there are bullet screens in your live broadcast room." , I don’t even bother to say, don’t be led away.”

"Don't worry, I have been an anchor for so many years, and I still have this ability."

This conversation made Pei's father and Pei's mother a little confused. Although they knew about their daughter's and Liu Xin'an's work, they really didn't understand the content.

Liu Zhengjiang sensed Pei's father's doubts. After he took a sip of water, he slowly explained: "Next year will be the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. If there is no accident, their relationship will be valued by the people above. If it is handled properly, Joohyun stands to gain a lot from it."

"Ah! So that's how it is."

"So these two children have to be careful in their words and deeds. I'm afraid that those unscrupulous media will use a few words to make a fuss. If there is any bad influence, it will be troublesome."

Benefits and risks often coexist.

While chatting, Pei Zhuxuan presented the pre-ordered meals one by one.

To put it bluntly, set meals are Korean guest meals, which are usually chosen on occasions where guests are specially entertained.

Liu Xin'an and Liu Zhengjiang, who seldom tried this way of eating, were a little surprised by the large table full of dishes.

Of course, even if it sounds good, nearly half of the dishes on this table are all kinds of side dishes, kimchi
The shochu was served, and Liu Xin'an poured it for the two fathers with great insight. Then he looked at his mother and Pei's mother.

"Shall we drink too?"

"Row."

The two mothers quickly reached a consensus, and Liu Xin'an quickly filled up.

After that, a smiling face came into his eyes.

Also present was an empty glass.

Pei Zhuxuan pushed her cup in front of Liu Xin'an, and blinked playfully.

"I drink too."

Liu Xin'an sighed, poured Pei Zhuxuan a glass, and then lowered his voice.

"This is the most you can drink, save it."

"Why?" Pei Zhuxuan also lowered her voice in confusion.

"You drink too much. Are you erratic, do you want to get drunk on this occasion?"

It's trivial to be ashamed of being drunk!After all, those present are family members.

But what Liu Xin'an was really worried about was that after this man was drunk, he would be left alone to meet all kinds of cross-examinations from the parents on both sides.

Yes, if nothing else, the next topic will definitely fall on their love life.

"I drink very well, don't look down on me!"

Unconvinced, Pei Zhuxuan leaned into Liu Xinan's ear and said angrily.

Before Liu Xin'an could reply, his mother's teasing and joking voice caused the two of them, who were biting each other's ears, to separate hastily.

"Pay attention to the occasion. Knowing that you two have a good relationship, you won't be so tired in front of us, right?"

The joke made both of them blush, Liu Xin'an hurriedly toasted, and toasted obediently to Pei's father and mother.

Pei Zhuxuan also followed suit. Of course, she finally gave in to Liu Xin'an's request and drank a round of toasts.

After a few cups of warm soju, the little strangeness between the two families also dropped a lot.

The elders started chatting, and of course most of the chatting was about him and Pei Zhuxuan.

Liu Xin'an, who didn't need much company to chat with, finally freed up time and reached out to help his girlfriend start peeling the shrimp.

Recently, this person loves prawns very much, maybe he didn't eat enough at noon.

Liu Xin'an actually doesn't like peeling shrimp very much, mainly because he usually eats shrimp with their shells on.

"Hey~ I don't even have this kind of treatment, sometimes I really envy Zhuxuan."

Seeing her son treat Pei Zhuxuan so tenderly, Pu Zhenshu felt a little emotional.

"Okay, I'll give you one too, don't talk about it." Liu Xin'an conveniently put the shrimp in his hand into the bowl in front of his mother, mainly because if the mother continued talking, Pei Zhuxuan would find a place to drill. went in.

"And that's sending me off?"

"Then peel another one for you?"

"I'm not so interested in shrimp, I'm actually more interested in other things."

When Pu Zhenshu said these words lightly, both Liu Xin'an and Pei Zhuxuan were alarmed.

It's okay for the rest of the people not to know Pu Zhenshu. Pei Zhuxuan, who has been relieved of Pu Zhenshu so many times, understands how detached this elder is usually.

"I'll give you another one." Liu Xin'an tried to cover his mother's mouth with the peeled shrimp.

Unfortunately, his idea failed.

"When are you two going to get married?"

As soon as the words came out, the two fathers who were still chatting subconsciously looked over.

Liu Xin'an and Pei Zhuxuan, who were the center of the topic, looked embarrassed.

The marriage urging here is actually not unreasonable, think about it carefully, Pei Zhuxuan is 30 this year, Liu Xinan is 28 this year, both of them are not young children anymore.

Of course, marriage depends not only on age, but also on work.

Obviously at this time, Pei Zhuxuan's work does not support her getting married early.

But this kind of thing cannot be used as a reason to prevaricate the elders.

Seeing the embarrassed Pei Zhuxuan, Liu Xin'an hurried out to explain to his girlfriend.

"It's critical for her now"

"We are not urging you to have a wedding with Zhuxuan and have a baby, nor are we asking Zhuxuan to end his work early, but for you, you need that certificate."

Liu Zhengjiang interrupted, and also explained for his wife.

"It's good for Zhuxuan's future work, or if you want to go further, it's also good if you want to develop in China in the future. With that certificate, it will be much more convenient for you, including Xin'an Zhuxuan and your two places to go back and forth."

"Of course, the decision is up to you. I'm just explaining the pros and cons of this matter to you. Brother, what do you mean?"

The topic was brought to him, and Father Pei, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke slowly.

He looked at his eldest daughter, his deep eyes were full of tenderness.

In fact, he is very satisfied with Liu Xin'an, his son-in-law, whether he is a person or doing things, including his various help to Pei Zhuxuan afterwards.

Of course, it is difficult for any father to accept the fact that his good daughter was taken away.

But in all honesty, rather than being snatched away by those brats whom he despised even more, being with Liu Xin'an might be the best result for Pei Zhuxuan.

At least he could tell that his daughter's heart was tied to this kid.

"As long as Zhuxuan is willing, her mother and I will have no objection."

Mother Pei nodded along, showing her attitude.

They invited Liu Zhengjiang and Pu Zhenshu over for the same reason.

Now that they are convinced that Liu Xin'an's family is not as intimidating as those so-called "chaebols" in their country, the last hesitation in their hearts has disappeared.

Now everyone's eyes were on Liu Xin'an and Pei Zhuxuan who was sitting next to him, who was at a loss.

Liu Xin'an took a deep breath, and the hand under the table gently clenched Pei Zhuxuan's little hand beside him, giving his girlfriend courage in this way.

"We'll see for ourselves."

His deep voice also made several elders laugh.

In fact, this is not an answer that is very in line with their wishes, but just like Liu Zhengjiang's education to Liu Xin'an, Liu Xin'an's life is controlled by Liu Xin'an himself.

Instead of directly agreeing at this time, Liu Xin'an chose to follow his own ideas, which made Liu Zhengjiang even more gratified.

Of course, Father Pei was even happier.

If possible, he definitely wants his daughter not to be so anxious to get married
Is his Pei Zhuxuan some kind of bad kid?

Why do you have to be so anxious!
"Okay, I won't rush you, but when you make up your mind, remember to notify me in advance."

"No, I'll just find Lao Dai."

Liu Zhengjiang raised his eyebrows, it's okay not to mention it, but he was also very curious about his son's sudden extra contacts when he mentioned it.

Especially when Zhang Jirong mentioned this matter to him not long ago.

"How did you meet the cultural consul?"

"He is my water friend, and he usually watches my live broadcast. After I came here, he contacted me, and he became acquainted after coming and going."

".this is okay too?"

Liu Xin'an smiled and spread his hands: "I also think it's amazing."

The most important question has been answered, and now the elders will stop talking about the two children.

Liu Xin'an and Pei Zhuxuan, who were happy to be at leisure, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Can be considered fooled in the past.

(End of this chapter)