Ruyi Grand Hotel.
"Sir, all the dishes you ordered are here. Please enjoy."
The waiter left with a smile.
Luo Yan picked up a shrimp with salted egg yolk sauce and placed it in Zhou Lijuan's bowl. "Mom, give it a try."
Zhou Lijuan said worriedly, "Eating here must be expensive, especially the shrimp and fish. Things aren't like they were before the Cataclysm. These foods cost a fortune. We could have just eaten at the shop."
"If you saved this money, it would come in handy after you and Xiao Bai get married."
Luo Yan laughed. "Don't worry, Mom."
"I'm a Dragonrider, and a captain at that. My monthly allowance is only going to increase. The occasional meal out won't cost much."
Zhou Lijuan muttered, "You still can't spend it carelessly. You need to save it. You'll need plenty of money when you have children in the future."
Though she kept saying she felt bad about spending money, Zhou Lijuan didn't dampen her son's enthusiasm.
She picked up the shrimp from her bowl and ate it, commenting as she did.
"Too much salt. It completely overpowers the shrimp's natural flavor."
Luo Yan placed another piece of fish in her bowl.
"Stop putting food in my bowl. Hurry up and eat your own."
Zhou Lijuan glanced at the empty seat beside Luo Yan. "It's a shame Xiao Bai went on a mission. Otherwise, the three of us could have had dinner together tonight."
"Xiao Yan, Xiao Bai has it hard too. She's a girl all by herself, without even a relative."
"You can't bully her."
Luo Yan said cheerfully, "Don't worry, Mom. I haven't bullied her. I can't get enough of pampering her. How could I bully her?"
Zhou Lijuan nodded. "That's good."
"Also, you two aren't getting any younger.