"Paris?" Erik frowned upon receiving the news from Raven. "Why would Storm take Rogue to that city across the ocean?"
Storm was Ororo. The codename was entirely due to her ability to manipulate the elements of nature, such as storms.
"I don't know the reason, after all, that's Charles's turf. I can't stay in that place forever. But the information should be accurate." Raven shrugged, indicating she didn't know the specifics.
Erik pondered for a long time but couldn't figure it out. With this lack of information, he couldn't get the information he wanted. However, this didn't make him indecisive. He had always been decisive. This had never changed.
"Raven, get ready. We're going to Paris immediately. Let me see what methods our old friend has prepared to deal with my attack."
Hearing this topic, Raven also smiled. She also remembered the days when the three of them were together. Back then, Charles and Erik often played chess together, and she would accompany the two leaders of the Brotherhood of Mutants. At that time, Erik often played the role of the aggressor.
Soon, under Magneto's command, the Brotherhood of Mutants he led began to operate efficiently. In fact, to put it plainly, they didn't need to prepare anything, just pack their luggage and board the plane named after Magneto was enough.
Magneto's ability allowed him to achieve all-terrain magnetic levitation flight within the Earth's range, and he wouldn't even feel tired taking a group of elite subordinates. Under his ability, it was only a matter of a few hours from the United States to Paris. However, when he set off, Zhou Yi and the others had already arrived at their destination.
The Hôtel Plaza Athénée, a member of the Dorchester Collection, is one of the most renowned hotels in Europe. Built in 1911, its nearly a century of history has earned it an outstanding reputation. After a comprehensive renovation in 1999, the hotel further enhanced its reputation by allowing guests to enjoy the "luxury of Paris" through its unique atmosphere. The Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris has 191 rooms, including 45 suites. From the rooms, one can admire the pleasant scenery of Avenue Montaigne, and also directly overlook the Eiffel Tower, located to the west of the hotel.
Located between these two world-famous landmarks, the Hôtel Plaza Athénée Paris undoubtedly embodies the popularity and taste of Paris. After renovation, the hotel's exterior and lobby adopted a warm color scheme, primarily red and gold, creating a comfortable atmosphere of warmth, enthusiasm, and romance.
This kind of thing might not move a pragmatist like Zhou Yi, but it held great appeal for Ms. Zhou Lan, who worked as a fashion designer and often called herself an artist.
Therefore, long ago, she had booked the largest suite in this world-class luxury hotel – the Eiffel Suite, number 750. And now she was here, waiting for the arrival of her two children and their friend.
This suite, named "Eiffel," was divided into two floors, with a very reasonable layout. Upon opening the door, the first thing one saw was an elegant and chic living room. One wall was composed of several large floor-to-ceiling mirrors, making the entire space appear spacious and bright.
The imitation Japanese-style window design was paired with noble French embroidered floor-to-ceiling curtains. The decorative patterns embroidered with copper thread matched the beige velvet sofa, along with the Makassar ebony and mahogany trimmed wooden furniture with rounded edges. Combined with the large terrace extending from the floor-to-ceiling windows, one could feel the true Parisian style whether indoors or outdoors.
As soon as they entered, the siblings Zhou Yi saw their mother, Zhou Lan, sitting there smiling.
Although many years had passed, Zhou Lan, who had always maintained a comfortable life, seemed to have hardly changed. She still looked beautiful. While she didn't possess the youthful vitality of Xia Ruis, she was filled with a mature and elegant noble temperament.
It could be said that Zhou Yi and Xia Ruis, a pair of siblings with excellent qualities, inherited a great deal from Zhou Lan's genes. This was especially evident in their appearance.
Seeing her children, Zhou Lan was clearly very happy. However, as a woman who cared deeply about her appearance, especially given her profession in fashion, which scrutinized outward appearances, she always took her actions very seriously. She always presented her best self to others.
It had to be said that this appearance of hers could fool many people, especially those inexperienced young girls and the two women who were already uneasy. In front of her, they didn't even know where to put their hands and feet. Although Ororo and Jean Grey could still behave normally, one could sense their restraint from every angle.
Of course, there were always exceptions. Logan, the old roughneck, didn't care what kind of person appeared before him. Although his long life hadn't left him with many memories, it had etched certain things into his bones. Nobility held no meaning for him; he had witnessed many noble beings turn to dust before him, while he remained unchanged.
So, facing Zhou Lan, he only nodded slightly and remained silent. He wasn't good at dealing with this kind of person, so he simply didn't bother with such a thankless task.
The other exceptions were Zhou Yi and his sister. Among them, Xia Ruis behaved the most unusually. She directly opened a portal and, with a bing sound, threw herself into Zhou Lan's arms, rubbing her cheeks frantically against Zhou Lan's body while shouting in a tone that was almost sickeningly sweet.
"My dear mother, I've missed you so much."
That tone was truly terrifying; Zhou Yi even felt goosebumps all over his body. Even Xia Ruis's friends couldn't stand this tone. This was most evident in Kitty, who shivered all over when she heard this voice.
However, Zhou Lan really loved this, perhaps out of guilt for her daughter, who had a fate unlike most. She doted on Xia Ruis, almost to the point of spoiling her. Naturally, she didn't find this cloying affection repulsive but rather delighted that her daughter was so close to her. Of course, she would never have guessed that Xia Ruis was doing this to inoculate her, to prevent Zhou Lan from flying into a rage when Zhou Yi exposed her secrets.
Kissing her daughter's delicate face, Zhou Lan stood up and embraced her son tightly. She was completely at ease with her son, because few people in the world were as capable as he was. His achievements were enough to make most people blush with shame.
Kissing his mother's face affectionately, Zhou Yi said to her with a smile, "Mom, we might be spending Christmas with a lot of people this time. I've already told you, but I still need to introduce them to you."
At this point, he began to introduce the companions he had brought with him to Zhou Lan.
"These two are Ororo and Jean Grey. Teachers from Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. You might have some impression of Jean, but this is probably your first time meeting Ororo. By the way, I'm on good terms with them."
He gave a slight smirk as he said this. This final explanation clearly made Ororo and the others a little awkward, especially Ororo, who shot Zhou Yi countless dirty looks. Jean, although she didn't show him any color on the surface, was secretly using her telekinesis to pinch the soft flesh of his waist. It had to be said that she had mastered her abilities.
Ororo and Jean Grey greeted Zhou Lan reservedly, and Zhou Lan responded appropriately.
"Hello, Ms. Grey. I remember you; you were the one who helped Xia Ruis settle into the Academy. Thank you very much for taking care of Xia Ruis all these years. And, Ms. Ororo, I've heard of you too; Yi and Xia Ruis often mention you." Saying this, a mischievous smile, identical to Zhou Yi's, appeared on her lips.
As a mother, she couldn't be unaware of the women around Zhou Yi. Although she initially had some reservations, she had become accustomed to it as she delved deeper into the so-called upper class of this world.
Compared to those reckless young people, her son was far more outstanding. Not just in terms of abilities, but also in his sense of responsibility. At the very least, she knew that although her son wasn't a pure person, he had never done anything against his conscience or abandoned anyone.
He had been involved with many women, but all of the relationships ended well. Nothing had ever gone wrong. Besides, as her son, she would be tolerant of any mistake he made, let alone a mere matter of the heart.
Not wanting to tease the two who were feeling awkward at this moment, Zhou Yi introduced others.
"This is Logan, a new friend of mine. He might look like a cowboy, and maybe he really was one. But regardless, he's a good person."
"Hello, ladies!" Logan mumbled, then continued to adhere to his principle of silence being golden. The more you say, the more likely you are to make a mistake; the less you say, the less likely you are to make a mistake. Making this decision at this time was undoubtedly a wise choice.
Looking at the silent Logan, Zhou Lan smiled.
"Hello, Mr. Logan. My son rarely makes friends, so it seems he's quite fortunate. However, from a professional perspective, you have a great presence. Are you interested in becoming a model? Wild styles are trending in Paris right now, and I think you could be an outstanding trendsetter."
Although somewhat exaggerated, Zhou Lan undoubtedly spoke with absolute confidence. Perhaps in other areas, Zhou Lan wasn't as famous as Zhou Yi. However, in the fashion world, Zhou Lan was an absolute world-class design master; leading trends with a single sentence was not an exaggeration.
"Thank you for your kindness, but I'm fine as I am." Perhaps thinking about life as a model, Logan shrank his neck, responding awkwardly. Making him, this wandering lone wolf, put on a leash, stand on a runway, and let those effeminate guys in his eyes pose and shoot... it would be better to kill him.
"My dear mother, aren't you too immersed in your work? Logan isn't those models." Pulling on his mother, he ended this topic that made Logan somewhat scared and turned to Xia Ruis's few friends.
"These are..."
Before he could finish, Xia Ruis jumped in front of him.
"Let me, let me! My friends, I want to introduce them to Mom myself."
Xia Ruis was like a lively breeze, swirling among the few girls, her laughter and proud words echoing everywhere.
"This is Kitty, this is Vivian Lee. And, this is Mary, they're all my little followers. Surprised, Mom? Now I'm a big boss."
Xia Ruis, carried away with her own importance, didn't consider her mother's feelings at all. When she heard this, the smile on her face immediately stiffened.
"Can you give me an explanation, Yi? I remember I told you."
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