Mrs. Zuo saw him lock the door and refuse to come out to see her, making her feel even more that her son had something on his mind.
"Ryker, open the door! Open it quickly! Let mom take a look at you!"
She knocked on the door loudly, and Zuo Hong looked at the frightened Zoe Lewis with a headache.
He knew his own mother well, if he didn't open the door for her, she could knock all night, she was particularly persistent.
He turned on the shower, took off his shirt, had Zoe press against the door, and then opened the door a crack.
"Mom, are you done? I'm taking a shower!"
Mrs. Zuo gave him a look-over: "Showering and still wearing pants?"
"I was just about to take them off when you interrupted by banging on the door."
"Are you really okay?"
"What could be wrong with me?"
"It's almost midnight, and you're still not asleep."
"It's just staying up late once in a while, it's no big deal."
"Are you in a bad mood?"
