Finally, the weekend everyone loved arrived. Zhou Yi had prepared everything early, as agreed, just waiting for his two little princesses to finish washing up and changing clothes before they could set off.
They were going to visit Peter Parker's uncle and enjoy a delicious lunch there. Since he had promised Peter Parker, Zhou Yi naturally had no reason to break his word. Moreover, he was also very interested in Spider-Man, who was active in New York City.
Being able to explore Spider-Man's family background was indeed a good pastime for him. And if possible, taking Spider-Man under his wing wouldn't be a bad idea either. No one would ever think they had too many capable people working for them; they would always want more. Zhou Yi was no exception.
Soon, the two little ones walked out, accompanied by Aida. Because Serana couldn't be active in sunlight, Aida was now responsible for handling the household affairs during the day. Of course, nominally, Serana was the one in charge of the household; Aida could only be considered an assistant at most. This was the vampire lady's bottom line, and she absolutely wouldn't allow anyone to touch it.
The two little ones weren't wearing overly formal attire today. Aida had observed carefully; she could see that Peter's family wasn't wealthy. Dressing too formally could sometimes make the hosts feel awkward. So, she dressed the two girls more casually. Knitted sweaters paired with skirts, plus over-the-knee thick cotton socks and delicate calfskin shoes, both highlighted the two little girls' exquisite cuteness and didn't make them seem too casual.
For a family gathering, this kind of attire was just right. And Zhou Yi was much easier to manage than the two little girls. Aida only prepared a light-colored casual suit for him, which was enough to solve the problem.
But when the time came, Aida was still a little worried. She straightened Zhou Yi's tie and asked.
"Boss, are you sure you don't want me to come along?"
"It's just a regular family dinner, there's no need to worry so much!" Zhou Yi looked at Aida strangely, not understanding why she felt this way.
"I know you're the Dawn Knight, fearless. But Boss, that young Mr. Parker doesn't seem simple either. I think his skills are even better than mine. I'm not worried about your safety, but I can't say the same for Sherry and the others!"
As Zhou Yi's assistant, she wasn't worried about her boss, but rather his daughters. This was quite strange, but Zhou Yi didn't think it was a bad thing. Aida's concern for Sherry and the others meant she had invested emotions. And once emotions were invested, it wouldn't be easy to let go.
In the end, she could only integrate into Zhou Yi's circle and become a loyal follower.
"Don't worry, I know his true identity. There won't be any danger." Patting Aida's hand, Zhou Yi responded to her concern with a smile.
But Aida rolled her eyes at him, casually pulling her hand away, and chided, "Boss, I don't think my job description includes being flirted with!"
"Sorry, sorry. It's just a habit, a habit."
Zhou Yi had to admit his mistake. He'd actually mistaken Aida for Serana just now. He was used to Serana tidying his clothes, so when Aida was adjusting his tie, he'd instinctively reacted that way.
"Maybe I should ask for some extra benefits. This is too disadvantageous, isn't it?" Aida made a resentful expression, which immediately put Zhou Yi under pressure.
"You decide. You don't need to ask me."
Having said that, he pulled the two children and got straight into the car. Aida's resentful look made him feel uneasy. Facing a fairy-like Aida, he decided to leave. Because if he stayed, he was really worried that he wouldn't be able to control himself and do something he shouldn't.
Aida didn't say anything more. She just watched Zhou Yi leave silently. And after Zhou Yi disappeared from her sight, a figure suddenly appeared beside her, in a field of illusory purple light.
"Isn't this a bit out of line? This is not what we agreed upon before."
"I'm not as stupid as you are. I wouldn't miss such a good opportunity. Women who don't utilize their advantages are simply too foolish."
Aida glanced at her, a faint smile playing on her lips. Her words were filled with the disdain and mockery of a victor. The figure, clearly agitated, gritted their teeth and said, "Don't be so smug. He doesn't completely trust you. You're not exactly someone who inspires trust. Only I am on his side."
"He will accept me, as long as I give enough. As for you, a woman without any femininity, hehe!"
Aida ended their conversation with her laughter, turning and leaving, leaving the trembling Psylocke standing in place. After a long while, Yukio walked over.
"You shouldn't have argued with her; you should know you can't win against her."
"It's too late not to argue now. I'm not like you," Psylocke shook her head. "I know what she wants, which might not be a problem for you, but it's too important for me. I have to fight for this opportunity."
"I'm just worried you'll do something wrong. Having desires isn't the problem; it's doing stupid things because of those desires."
"Don't worry, I'm not stupid. It's just a competition between women!" Psylocke snorted and disappeared on the spot. Yukio sighed softly.
She glanced at her hands, which hadn't changed at all, and a look of bewilderment flashed in her eyes. Was it really necessary to go to such lengths for eternal youth?
Having inherited Logan's immortality, she couldn't understand why those two women were fighting so fiercely. It was like someone who had never experienced hunger trying to imagine the pain of famine; she wouldn't understand what it meant to remain young forever, nor would she know what those two women were willing to do for it.
Perhaps, this could be considered her own little happiness. A woman as stoic as her was indeed not suited to get involved in such a struggle.
For Aida and the others, this was extremely important, but for Zhou Yi, it was just a trivial side issue. He had no idea about the stories between the two women. At the moment, he was simply driving the car, heading towards the address Peter Parker had provided.
There was still some time before noon. Zhou Yi finally managed to find the Parker family's address after some effort. Honestly, the Parker family's house didn't look very good; it was an old house that had seen better days. The wooden house, weathered by the passage of time, had a somewhat gloomy feel.
However, although the house's appearance wasn't great, the owners still took great care of it. Zhou Yi noticed the lawn and the fence, which were neatly trimmed, and the damaged parts of the house had been repaired beautifully.
This meant that the owner was a diligent and optimistic person. Especially compared to the messy neighbors around, this difference in the small environment added a lot of luster to the owner.
Poverty wasn't scary; what was scary was laziness and accepting poverty. In this regard, the Parker family gave a good first impression.
Standing in front of Peter Parker's house, Zhou Yi first tidied up the clothes of the two little ones, then adjusted his collar. After confirming that there was nothing amiss, he knocked on the Parker's door.
Soon, there was movement from behind the door. Then, the door opened, and a well-dressed Peter Parker appeared.
"Welcome, Mr. Zhou. My uncle has been mentioning you for a long time; they started preparing for lunch this morning."
"I'm sorry to trouble you. This small gift is a token of my respect!" Zhou Yi said with a smile, handing over the gifts for his first visit.
As an invited guest, it would be rude to arrive empty-handed. However, the gifts couldn't be too extravagant, as that would make the hosts feel awkward, especially at a family dinner. So, Zhou Yi only brought two ordinary items as gifts.
One was a set of ordinary ceramic tea sets, exquisite but not expensive. The other was a small dessert, something Serana had learned to make herself, but the taste was surprisingly good. It was hard to imagine that a vampire who couldn't eat such things would have such talent. However, for the two children, this might be where Serana's charm lay.
Peter took the gifts, and at the same time, he stepped aside and invited Zhou Yi and the others inside. At this moment, he also saw the two girls behind Zhou Yi. He couldn't care less about holding a bunch of things, and he bent down, his face full of a friendly smile, and said, "Hey, hello there. Two adorable little angels."
Erisa, looking a little shy, tugged at Zhou Yi's sleeve, while Sherry responded without any hesitation.
"Hello, sir. I'm Sherry, nice to meet you!"
"Nice to meet you too, and this shy little princess!" Peter replied to the precocious Sherry. Just then, an elderly woman's voice called out.
"Peter, who's here?"
"It's Mr. Zhou, Aunt May. Our guest has arrived!" Peter led Zhou Yi into the living room while calling out.
Soon, a sturdy old man strode over. Zhou Yi recognized him instantly: Ben Parker. The old man he had saved.
Ben Parker's face lit up with a broad smile when he saw Zhou Yi. He wiped his hands vigorously on his apron before extending a hand and saying loudly.
"Welcome, Mr. Zhou. My wife and I have been talking about when we could repay you for saving my life. Finally, this old man has waited long enough."
"You're too kind, Mr. Parker. It was just something I should have done," Zhou Yi said politely, shaking his hand. He wouldn't admit to anything, even if he had actually done something.
"Regardless, I still have to thank you. Sir, I truly don't know what would have happened without you. Oh, and there are two lovely young ladies here, who are they?" Parker noticed the two girls at this moment. Being an old man, he naturally loved children, so he quickly asked.
"These are my daughters, Sherry and Erisa. Sherry, Erisa, say hello to Mr. Parker!"
"Hello, sir! It's nice to meet you!" The greetings of the two little girls made old Parker's mouth almost split to his ears. He truly adored these two children, to the point that he spoke to Zhou Yi without any reserve.
"Oh, your daughters are so lovely. I've always told my wife that I wanted Peter to get married sooner and have a child. But as you can see, Peter is like a child himself, not letting me have a moment's peace."
"Uncle!" Being exposed by his own uncle was not a pleasant experience, Peter could only complain with a bitter face.
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