801 Brother-in-Law Nikolai (2/2)

Lu Zihao's mouth twitched. On the inside, he was laughing at the black cat's attempt at negotiating. Damn. This cat was indeed his sister's child. Wait. His sister was never this shameless when asking him in their past lives. It was the old man who corrupted his sister, teaching her about being shameless in front of family. Grandpa Lu's booming laughter echoed in his mind.

Bacon's tail twitched, an indication that it didn't like what his uncle said that his older sister Ketchup was worth more than him right now. Finally, he admitted, ”Bacon doesn't have full comprehension yet of the value of money as it applies in the labour market. Since this is the case, I will ask my father to negotiate a fair salary for me instead.”

A furrow formed between Lu Zihao's brows. His remnant stirred again at the mention of Jin Liwei. ”There's no need to disturb your father again about this matter. Just ask your mother tomorrow.”

”According to the white dumbhead's records, Mother is weak to Uncle Zihao. If I ask Mother, then there is a high probability that she will tell me to work for Uncle for free which is not in line with my original intention of wanting to offer my assistance to Uncle's work in the first place. Bacon doesn't want to work for free. The white dumbhead is earning her own money so I want to earn my own money, too. That's why it's better for me to ask my father instead. Father is an adept businessman and he will surely negotiate a fair salary for me. After all, he is also the one overseeing and guiding the white dumbhead in running her own business.”

Lu Zihao was about to dissuade the black cat but before he could say anything, Bacon had already said, ”Wait a moment, Uncle Zihao. Bacon will now ask Father.”

The black cat AI's golden eyes dimmed once again.

At the moment, he really didn't want to have any contact with Jin Liwei because the man had a direct effect on the original's remnant. He didn't have the patience to keep subduing the irritating existence inside him in such short intervals. He knew that avoiding Jin Liwei wasn't a sustainable solution, especially after promising his sister to attend their wedding at the end of the month. Nevertheless, all he wanted was a break to recharge his frayed nerves caused by the remnant in the past few days.

Bacon's dim golden eyes glowed brightly again. Without even so much of a greeting that he was back, he immediately announced, ”Now connecting Father's call in 3…2…”

Lu Zihao didn't want to talk to Jin Liwei. ”No, wait—”

”1!”

”Hello, Lu Zihao,” Jin Liwei's voice sounded throughout the penthouse.

Silence.

”Or should I say, Brother-in-law Nikolai?”

Lu Zihao shot up from his seat. ”What did you just call me?”