"It’s al ti, Weiwei, where are you planning to go?"
Lu Zhengmao’s authoritative voice ca from the second floor, and Shen Weiyi stopped in his tracks.
He turned around and answered politely, "Uncle, I have an event this afternoon, I need to head over now."
Lu Zhengmao glanced towards the dining room, the young couple showed little concern about outside matters, his sharp eyes behind the glasses sank slightly.
"Which TV station’s staff doesn’t take a break at noon? No matter how urgent, it doesn’t happen during this al ti. Finish eating and let the family driver take you."
A steady and powerful voice, with an undeniable authority.
Shen Weiyi watched as Lu Zhengmao, who had already stepped into the dining room, lightly bit his lower lip, looking sowhat troubled.
Seeing this, Song Jingyuan walked over to her and gently comforted, "Old Lu just received an unpleasant phone call, he’s not angry with you. The kitchen made your favorite dishes, eat a bit before you go."
Shen Weiyi couldn’t find another excuse, she nodded, "...Alright."
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The Lu Family rule was not to discuss any business at the dining table.
The two n hardly spoke, Shen Weiyi was also silent, and throughout the al, only Song Jingyuan and Lin Chu chatted more.
After lunch, Shen Weiyi left the house.
Before going upstairs, Lu Zhengmao gave Lin Chu a look, then said to Lu Huai’an, "Huai’an, co to the study for a mont."
Lin Chu felt a bit daunted by that look, shrinking into the man’s embrace. When she heard the sound of the door closing upstairs, she quietly asked in a low voice, "Did I do sothing wrong?"
Lu Zhengmao wasn’t typically the gentle type with her, but that was due to a soldier’s nature and long-standing authority. However, just now, there was an unmistakable dissatisfaction in that gaze.
Lu Huai’an’s deep black eyes narrowed slightly, concealing all emotions without a trace.
He lifted his hand to press the girl leaning into his embrace down onto the sofa, stood up, and answered flatly, "You ate too much."
Lin Chu, "..."
She didn’t even bother to roll her eyes, watching the man’s back as he walked upstairs, feeling sowhat strange.
Soon after, Song Jingyuan stepped out of the kitchen to find Lin Chu still curled up on the sofa, as Lu Huai’an had left her. She hadn’t moved an inch.
Having been married to Lu Zhengmao for over twenty years, she knew her husband better than anyone else.
Just now, the natural intimacy between the two kids, in her husband’s eyes, was probably...
"Xiao Chu, the father and son have business matters to discuss. Don’t let your mind wander randomly."
Hearing Song Jingyuan’s gentle voice, Lin Chu finally reacted, sitting up from the sofa hurriedly.
She smiled and said, "I wasn’t overthinking, just a bit sleepy."
Song Jingyuan affectionately patted Lin Chu’s long hair, "Tonight is the Ji Family’s eldest son’s engagent party, you and Huai’an should go together. Your dad and I won’t join the hustle. It’s still early, you can go to the small building and rest for a while."
Ji Wanxia couldn’t escape, so Lin Chu was definitely going.
She nodded obediently, "Mm, alright."
Before leaving through the back door, Lin Chu glanced towards the second floor. The dim corridor was silent.
...
Lu Huai’an found Lin Chu on the open-air balcony, she was only wearing a sweater, leaning against the door, staring blankly at the swirling snowflakes.
Frowning, he reprimanded in a cold voice, "You’re old enough to know you’ll get sick dressed so lightly."
As she was pulled into the warm room, Lin Chu snapped out of her daze, gazing at the angry man in a trance, it took a while before she spoke.
"Does your father know... that I manipulated things, forcing you to abandon Shen Weiyi and marry ?"
Her voice was very low and slightly hoarse.
Lu Huai’an’s brow furrowed even deeper.
The two of them continued to gaze at each other, one with clear eyes, the other’s dark and complex.
After a long ti, Lu Huai’an replied flatly, "He doesn’t know."
Lin Chu had been wondering, ever since she moved into this ho, Lu Zhengmao’s attitude towards her had always been subtle, though not exactly fond, he gave her enough face to not embarrass her.
But when it ca to Shen Weiyi, whether it was his tone or gaze, there was an implicit gentleness.
For instance, at the dining table, after he served Song Jingyuan, he would naturally also care for Shen Weiyi.
Lin Chu wasn’t jealous, just felt a sense of loss.
Lu Huai’an turned to leave, but the soft body leaned against his back, arms wrapped around his waist like white lotus roots, and then the girl’s cheerful voice sounded by his ear, "Got it, got it, I won’t bother you anymore, okay?"
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