[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-scholar-s-advanced-technological-system":3,"chapter-scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-45":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Scholar's Advanced Technological System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1330322,1769,"Chapter 45 - Thinking About Fear","scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-45",45,"\u003Cp>Translator:Henyee TranslationsEditor:Henyee Translations\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The car stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou had not expected this. He thought that Mrs. Yang would take them to an unusual place, but the destination was actually a small street far away from the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The marble decorated entrance was deep inside a strange street. Instead of being buried by the small shops, it stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe this is the style of the rich?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou did not understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They got off from the car. Mrs. Yang walked in front and lead the group of people into the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The decor of the restaurant was completely different from the entrance. It was like a different world. Water was flowing through the marble statues while the various plants represented a western style. In fact, the restaurant brought out a sense of beauty between China and the west.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a western restaurant like this in the middle of nowhere, Lu Zhou knew that the owners must be insanely rich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Four people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This way, please,” said the waiter as he made a gesture. He guided the group of people onto the second floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqi refused to sit with her mom and so, she sat next to Lu Zhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like back in the car, Chen Yushan sat next to her auntie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group sat down and the waiter brought four glasses of lemonade while placing two menus on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mrs. Yang flipped through the menu. With a gentle smile, she said, “This restaurant is quite good. It’s very quiet and there’s no city noise here. In a place like the City of Jin Ling, it’s difficult to find such a restaurant. I recommend the steak here. If you don’t fancy the steak, the paella is quite good as well. Today is my treat so order whatever you want.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’ll order...” murmured Lu Zhou as he smiled cautiously. When he looked at the menu, his eyebrows jumped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mother f*cker, so expensive!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>888 yuan for steak? What the hell is that? I’ll order the fried rice... Hundreds of yuan for the rice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a scam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when he saw Mrs. Yang’s expression, it looked like she did not feel that there was anything wrong with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou could not help but think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rich people’s concept of money is on a completely different level than mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqi did not mind. She took the menu from Lu Zhou and quickly flipped it over. She pointed to a picture and said, “I want the applewood steak! And this ice-cream...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, Chen Yushan ordered as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lu Zhou’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou thought for a bit and eventually decided on the Spanish paella.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not want to waste their time. Besides, he had never eaten it before. Also, eating with a knife was too fancy for him. He did not want to embarrass himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Mrs. Yang, she only ordered a salad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou looked at the picture of the salad and he wondered if Mrs. Yang would actually be full just from eating the salad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because there were not a lot of people in the restaurant, the dishes arrived quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou looked at the steamy seafood risotto and could not help but drool over it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the green mussels and scallops sprinkled in garlic, it looked very delicious!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou had not even picked up his spoon when Han Mengqi stole a piece of mussel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou’s eyebrows jumped. He did not want to step down to the same level as her so he pretended like he did not see anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Han Mengqi’s movement had not escaped her mother’s watchful eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, Mrs. Yang said sternly, “Meng Qi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqi’s smile faded and she looked towards the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mrs. Yang... I think there’s no need to be so strict. Han Mengqi is just joking,” said Lu Zhou with a smile as he tried to mediate the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is about politeness,” said Mrs. Yang seriously. She did not give in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou looked helpless and did not say anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He really could not comment much on how to educate other people’s children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just felt sympathetic towards her...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vibe was quiet during dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou and Chen Yushan sensed the cold war between the mother and daughter. When they glanced at each other, they saw the helplessness in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yushan, “Sorry, I didn’t know it would be like this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou, “It’s okay, actually I expected it...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou suddenly realized that he seemed to have mastered a new skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could communicate with people just by looking in their eyes?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What is this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did I develop this from looking at her in the library?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or is it the system...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou had to confirm this and so, he looked at Han Mengqi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emmm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqi saw that Lu Zhou was acting weird. Blushing, she asked, “Why, why are you looking at me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, nothing. It just looks like you’re enjoying your food,” said Lu Zhou. He realized what he was doing and quickly diverted his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Mrs. Yang got up from the seat earlier to take a call. She did not pay any attention to the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wouldn’t be good if that strict woman saw this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyway, Han Mengqi actually believed Lu Zhou’s reason. She threw a small piece of steak into her mouth and said while chewing, “Well, it’s okay, but it’s not as good as your cooking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou was embarrassed from the compliment and said, “There’s no point in complimenting me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never lie. You don’t have to believe it,” said Han Mengqi as she rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You cook as well?” asked Chen Yushan. She looked across at Lu Zhou and with a tone of being surprised, she said, “I didn’t know...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course, he’s very good! That... That mapo tofu is super delicious,” replied Han Mengqi before Lu Zhou could even speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like she was showing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It sounds spicy,” murmured Chen Yushan as she shrunk her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still feeling the spiciness from that time Lu Zhou took her to eat spicy hotpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Mrs. Yang came back to her seat. Next to her was a man that looked very polished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meng Qi, aren’t you going to say hi to uncle?” asked the man with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uncle, hi. Uncle, bye,” replied Han Mengqi awkwardly. She did not even lift her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kid...” sighed Mrs. Yang. She looked at the man apologetically as she explained, “I’m sorry. Meng Qi is like this towards everyone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s okay,” said the man with an awkward smile. He greeted Chen Yushan before looking at Lu Zhou. His eyes lit up as he asked, “You’re Lu Zhou, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou was surprised. He did not know he was famous enough to be recognized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even on campus, only a few people could recognize him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Lu Zhou was confused as to how the man knew his name, he still stood up and politely shook his hand, “Hello, and you are?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m the manager of this restaurant. I’m also Mrs. Yang’s friend,” answered the man with a smile as he shook Lu Zhou’s hand. When he released his hand, he said, “You rejected an offer from CEO Wang, right? This boy is good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just that I’m busy with school and I think I don’t know enough yet,” answered Lu Zhou humbly. In reality, he was actually complaining in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are there so many people mentioning this? It’s just rejecting an offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Du Haifeng. Let’s talk again in the future,” said Du Haifeng. He handed a business card to Lu Zhou and smiled as he said, “You guys can continue eating. I won’t bother you anymore.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe because he sensed the coldness coming from Han Mengqi or he was busy. Regardless, he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou sat back down and looked at the business card as he thought, “Shareholder of Haifeng Capital?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I have to take care of this business card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Connections are always useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lu Zhou wanted to start a business in the future, he would need contacts in this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqi saw Lu Zhou accepting the man’s business card and seemed to be somewhat unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou noticed her change of emotion and analyzed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe Mr. Du has a relationship with Mrs. Yang?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re all adults. One is a charming woman that has an unfortunate family while the other is a talented mature man. If some TV shows like drama happened between them, it is to be expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Emm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a bit difficult to evaluate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once emotions are involved in the family, it complicates everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou did not want to intervene in other people’s lives and he was very sure of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Mengqi glanced at her mom and lowered her voice as she whispered to Lu Zhou, “This guy isn’t a good person. Be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay,” said Lu Zhou. He misunderstood what Mengqi meant and so, he looked at her in a caring way. In fact, he felt sympathetic towards her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she said she doesn’t care about having a step-father, if the parents actually remarried, the child will create conflicts, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou obviously did not take what Han Mengqi said into account. She was anxious as she said, “I’m serious!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou looked at her strangely as he said nonchalantly, “I believe you...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You!” Han Mengqi clenched her teeth. She looked left and right before lowering her voice to say, “I saw... Mr. Du likes men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou: ? ? ?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That last sentence was shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered him saying, “This boy is good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Zhou was so scared that he nearly threw the business card out the window.\u003C\u002Fp>",1636,"2026-06-05T19:44:38.932Z",1,"novelbin.me","ae582cba6da857a3609353ef79d69b0136be7562d58bb00d2da3776e4302676c","scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-56","scholar-s-advanced-technological-system-chapter-44",1683,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fscholar-s-advanced-technological-system-cover.jpg"]