88. Humanoid Tank

Zhao Ya, upon hearing Lu Yao had arrived, took leave from work and went home, even buying a lot of groceries to make a full table of food and opened several bottles of fine wine, not finding it a hassle at all.

Overwhelmed by her hospitality, Lu Yao took his seat and said with a smile, "I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you."

"Don't you ever mention that," Zhao Ya robustly filled a full cup of white wine, "I was scared to death back then and didn't properly thank you, which I really should have. Here's to you—I'll drink first in gratitude!"

With that, she drank heartily.

"Yi Nuo is my life, without you, it would have been all over for me, I'm going to drink another one to you!"

Zhao Ya was truly grateful and poured herself another cup to drink.

The couple, being genuine in nature, were extremely grateful for Lu Yao's rescue of their daughter and kept urging him to eat more and offering toasts.

After a warm dinner, Lu Yao brought up his question to Zhao Ya: