"Aren't there any places with a good environment?"

“A place with a good environment, let me think…” Zhou He began to think.

Xie Qingyu was bored at night and wanted to go out to play. In fact, he had thought of some places on the way here.

Places like amusement parks and movie theaters.

Since the two of them went out together at night, it looked a bit like they were on a date.

Zhou He didn't even have much experience with formal dating, and he hadn't been to these kinds of places much.

However, now is the time for him to cultivate his relationship with Xie Qingyu, so he should go to places where young couples go.

But he couldn't say it now, because he really couldn't imagine Xie Qingyu appearing in such a place.

I imagine she'd cross her arms and look at the amusement park with disdain, then utter the word "childish."

"Be quiet," Xie Qingyu suggested.

"There really is such a place. It's one of our own, a small opera house with a very nice environment. There are performances every day, and we can watch them. Don't worry, all the guests have private rooms, so it's very quiet except for the singing."

The small opera house that Zhou He mentioned is a traditional opera venue that many people in the city would kill to get a chance to visit.

It features top-notch traditional performing artists, and the repertoire performed daily consists of their signature pieces, with different pieces every month.

Some people go there to relax, while others go to show off their refined tastes.

But whatever the reason, the entrance fee is an unimaginable price for ordinary people.

For the Zhou family, such a place was simply a way to pass the time when they were bored.

Zhou He doesn't like that kind of place.

The rest of the Zhou family rarely went to that place either.

Except for his uncle.

“It’s really great. Let me tell you, all the singers there are masters. If you want to go, I can take you there,” Zhou He asked.

The more Zhou He thought about it, the more he felt that the place was pretty good.

There's music playing, so it's not too dry to talk about, and there's a private room where two people can be alone without being disturbed by others.

"Let's go check out the place you recommended," Xie Qingyu agreed.

Seeing that Xie Qingyu had no objections and the destination was confirmed, Zhou He had a clear direction and drove very fast.

Even though we drove very fast, it still took some time to get there.

The performing arts center is not located in the bustling city center; it is rather remote.

As soon as the car arrived at its destination, a parking attendant immediately came over.

Especially after Zhou He got out of the car, the people who were greeting them at the door became noticeably more enthusiastic, and they led Xie Qingyu and Zhou He upstairs.

"We have a lot of guests today, and the private rooms are almost all booked. Would it be alright to arrange for Luo Xue?" The manager of the restaurant was the one who led the way after we came up.

"Tinghe has also been reserved?" Zhou He asked, taken aback.

The manager paused for a moment before replying, "Yes."

Zhou He didn't notice the manager's expression, but Xie Qingyu did notice his momentary pause.

"Who is Tinghe? Is it someone you come here often?" Xie Qingyu asked at the right moment.

Upon hearing her question, Zhou He immediately explained, "You can think of Tinghe as the super VIP room here. It's expensive and high-class, and very few people are willing to pay for it. So, the Zhou family usually stays there when they come over, but it seems that won't be possible today."

Zhou He didn't regret it; business comes first, a principle that every child from a family that runs a business understands.

Even though he hasn't taken over the business yet.

But this is something I've known since I was a child.

Xie Qingyu nodded after listening, seemingly lost in thought.

If the reservation had actually been made by a customer, the manager wouldn't have hesitated like that.

Xie Qingyu chuckled inwardly. She had guessed right; Zhou He wouldn't come out for no reason.

"It's alright, it's the same even if it's snowing," Zhou He said to the manager.

The manager's smile finally eased a little. "Okay, this way please."

Xie Qingyu stood behind the manager, looking at the engravings on the small wooden plaque next to the private room.

The manager led them to a private room, where a picture of falling snow was engraved on a wooden sign.

Just like Xie Qingyu thought.

None of the private rooms along the way had names written on them; only the pictures on the wooden signs at the entrances were different, and those were the room names.

"Please wait a moment, the tea and snacks will be served shortly. Would you like to order something?" the manager said respectfully.

"Take a look and see if there's anything you'd like to eat?" Zhou He handed the wooden menu to Xie Qingyu with practiced ease.

"This is my first time here, can you recommend some dishes?" Xie Qingyu did not take the menu.

"Then let's put up all the signs. You don't have any dietary restrictions, do you?" Zhou He asked.

Seeing Xie Qingyu shake her head, he then said to the manager, "Just do as I said, bring a little of each of the shop's signature dishes."

After Xie Qingyu sat down, the first thing she did was to observe.

The design here is really good.

The private boxes on the second floor offer a direct view of the performance on the stage below, and since the boxes are semi-enclosed, you can hear the sounds coming from below.

However, the distance between each private room is quite far, and there are some sound-absorbing green plants in between. With the amplification of the singing below, you can basically not hear the sound from other private rooms.

Sitting on a recliner in the semi-open area of ​​a private box and watching the performance below is indeed a pleasure.

The lobby on the first floor is not empty; it has been divided into several smaller areas.

Like the semi-enclosed booths in a bar, each booth is separated by greenery, so guests on the first floor cannot see each other.

Those below are basically people who came purely to listen to the music.

The food is served very quickly, and the dishes are very local and not too strong in flavor, making it a perfect place for an elegant dining experience.

Zhou He was a little uneasy after ordering the food. He wasn't unfamiliar with being alone with girls, but this was the first time he had ever been this nervous.

Fortunately, Xie Qingyu didn't seem to notice. While the dishes were being served, she chatted with Zhou He casually, guiding him to relax without realizing it.

"You said this place was built by your uncle, but isn't he rarely in the country?"

“Yes, this was built when he was in high school, and he’s the one who comes here the most. He comes almost every time he goes back to China,” Zhou He said immediately.

“That’s pretty impressive. These are all traditional Chinese cultural elements,” Xie Qingyu said, pointing to the decorations in the room.

“Although he spends most of his time abroad, he still has a lot of exposure to Chinese culture. When he takes classes on traditional Chinese culture, even the teacher can’t argue with him.” Zhou He’s tone was full of admiration when he spoke of Zhou Shenye.

"You've made me a little curious myself," Xie Qingyu said.

“If we have a chance to meet in the future, I’ll introduce you.” Zhou He was a little embarrassed. “Actually, he’s in China right now, but he’s been quite busy lately.”

He suddenly became excited as he spoke, "Maybe he'll come today."

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