Chapter 175 Bian Ji! I'll kill you!

Just as Bian Ji was about to speak again, a series of "tap tap tap" sounds came from upstairs.

Lu Xun, Lu Qi, and Lu Yuan ran down together and rushed to Lu Cheng, who was still screaming, and restrained him.

"Waaaaah..."

Lu Qi covered his mouth tightly with her hand, while Lu Xun and Lu Yuan each took one of his arms and led him inside.

As the group passed by Bian Ji, they smiled and nodded at him.

"Xiao Ji, you can continue sitting and drinking your tea."

"We'll... take care of something first and then come over."

Just pretend you didn't see anything.

Lu Cheng's feet were almost lifted off the ground, yet he was still waving his arms and legs and thrashing about.

"Waaaaah!"

Help! He's murdered his own brother!

Is there anyone going to come forward and judge this?

Lu Cheng was no match for the strength of the three people and was dragged into the room.

Lu Yinzhao witnessed this scene and almost knelt down in admiration.

When everything is normal, the fourth brother is the biggest variable.

If he had known this would happen, he would have just told the truth in the first place.

It's better than my fourth brother losing face so badly on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

After the three of them took Fourth Brother away, Lu Yinzhao quickly tidied his clothes and ran downstairs.

"Dad, Mom... Brother Ji, I'm sorry, I overslept."

Lu Yinzhao sat honestly next to Bian Ji, with his parents opposite him.

Lu Wenyan hasn't said a word since just now.

Although he knew that Zhao Zhao was in a relationship, he was still shocked when he learned that the person was Bian Ji.

He had always thought that Xiao Ji's feelings for Zhao Zhao were just like those of an older brother next door to a younger brother. After all, the two had grown up together since childhood, knew each other well, were childhood playmates, close friends, and even family.

Lu Wenyan had never imagined that their relationship would suddenly turn into a romantic one.

After a long time, he was able to understand why the two children were able to get together.

Because of their familiarity, they know each other's strengths and weaknesses and can perfectly tolerate each other.

Lu Wenyan felt quite relieved to leave Zhaozhao in Xiaoji's care, and thinking of this, his depressed mood improved considerably.

Yin Song and Lu Wenyan had different mindsets. When she learned that Zhao Zhao's boyfriend was Bian Ji, she beamed with joy.

Xiao Ji is the son of her best friend. The relationship between the Bian family and their family goes without saying; they are very close.

Xiao Ji is a child they've watched grow up. He's been steady and outstanding since childhood, and now he's doing well in his career, showing signs of taking off. Xiao Ji is a responsible child and treats Zhao Zhao well, so Yin Song has no reason not to like him.

She said that Zhao Zhao's judgment of people is always right.

“I used to joke with your mother that I would adopt you as my godson. Now that you and Zhaozhao are together, I do have an extra son like you.”

Yin Song looked at the two children sitting in front of him; they seemed like a perfect match.

"Regarding Zhaozhao's affairs, we have always prioritized his own wishes. Xiaoji, you are a good boy, Uncle knows that, but since you are sitting here today as Zhaozhao's boyfriend, Uncle still wants to say a few more words..."

"Uncle Lu, please speak freely."

"Zhao Zhao was spoiled by the entire Lu family as he grew up. Although he has always been well-behaved and considerate, he is actually very sensitive and sometimes gets stuck on things. He doesn't like to talk about his grievances."

"..."

"If you discover other quirks in him later, be more tolerant, but don't spoil him forever. When two people are together, it's more practical to remind each other to move forward than to just go along with and coax him."

"I'm not afraid of conflicts in a relationship, what's scary is avoiding them and not resolving them. In the future, whether it's a small quarrel or a difficult decision, I hope you two can talk things out and not let him keep his worries to himself. This is what I care about most as an elder."

“You’re a sensible child. From now on, whether your life together is sweet or bitter is entirely up to you. As your parents, we’ll just leave you a bowl of hot soup when you’re tired. If you’ve suffered any grievances, you can also tell us. We are your elders and can also be your buffer…”

Bian Ji was somewhat surprised.

He originally thought Lu Wenyan would say something to intimidate him.

For example: If you don't treat Zhaozhao well, I'll chase you to the ends of the earth and break your legs.

However, Lu Wenyan's words revealed the boundless care and love an elder has for a younger generation.

Lu Wenyan didn't just tell him to spoil Zhaozhao rotten. Instead, she approached the issue from both of their perspectives, telling them that relationships are both easy and complicated.

It requires mutual maintenance, rather than one party desperately sacrificing and exhausting themselves; such a relationship will not last.

Bian Ji was prepared to be beaten up by the Lu family, but instead he received care from the two elders, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

"Uncle, I have kept everything you said in mind. Thank you so much for what you said today. Zhao Zhao is the person I want to protect with everything I have in my life. I will keep his affairs in mind immediately and never let him suffer any injustice."

Bian Ji spoke earnestly, extending his right hand and firmly grasping Zhao Zhao's left hand.

Lu Yinzhao was moved to tears by his father's words.

He hadn't expected his father to be so calm and composed.

However... the more Lu Yinzhao heard, the more he felt something was wrong.

Why does it feel like I'm getting married today?

Lu Wenyan's words sounded exactly like the advice he was giving his own child before their wedding.

"No, Dad, Brother Ji, can you two not be so serious? We're just here to simply announce our relationship, right? How did we suddenly get so far off topic?"

Seeing that the two were still talking back and forth, Lu Yinzhao couldn't help but interrupt.

Upon hearing this, Lu Wenyan frowned. "Aren't you serious about Xiao Ji?"

Lu Yinzhao immediately replied, "Of course I'm serious about my feelings for him!"

"That's settled then! Since you've already experienced some minor setbacks in your future life, getting married is inevitable when you reach the right age. I'm making this clear to you both so you can avoid making any mistakes."

"!!!"

Lu Yinzhao almost fell off the sofa, but luckily Bian Ji caught her.

He just wanted to make their relationship public, so how did the conversation suddenly turn to marriage?

Yin Song then patted Lu Wenyan on the shoulder and said, "Alright, young people these days date differently than we did back then. Don't just spout a bunch of grand principles; they don't like listening to that."

It's not that I don't like listening to it, it's just...

It was a bit sudden.

He and Bian Ji are currently only at the stage of simply holding hands, kissing, and hugging.

"Let me summarize your dad's long speech for you. What he meant was that as parents, we don't ask for anything else, we just hope that you two can always keep each other in your hearts and walk together happily," Yin Song said.

“We will!” Lu Yinzhao said with a smile.

He mentally applauded his mother, all his previous worries and anxieties completely vanished.

At the corner of the corridor not far from them.

Four elderly people and three young people were peeking over the wall.

"This kid is the playmate Zhao Zhao used to talk about, right? He and his mother visited Zhao Zhao when she was hospitalized as a child," Yin Zhuoxian said.

“Yes, Grandpa, you’ve all met them. They live near our house,” Lu Xun said.

"The young man has grown up and become more and more handsome. The person Zhao Zhao likes must be exceptionally good," Qiu Manyun said with a smile.

“Grandma, Xiao Ji is a very famous singer now,” Lu Qi said.

“I see. It doesn’t really matter what profession you have, as long as you’re good to our Zhaozhao,” Wen Youtang said.

“They’ve had a good relationship since they were little, and now… Xiao Ji wouldn’t bear to bully Zhao Zhao,” Lu Xun said.

Lu Yuan retorted, "Not necessarily."

"What, A-Yuan, do you know something? That kid bullied Zhao Zhao?" Lu Mingqi's beard suddenly bristled.

"Grandpa, I'm just saying it's possible; nothing is absolute," Lu Yuan said helplessly.

He could certainly sense Bian Ji's sincerity towards Zhao Zhao, but matters of the heart are unpredictable, and who knows what the future holds?

Lu Yuan is not someone who likes to speak with absolute certainty, which may be related to his personality.

He has witnessed many passionate relationships that eventually faded into a lifeless, still pool.

Only when the initial passion fades, but you are still willing to consider each other's feelings, can you truly spend your lives together.

This is also why he doesn't want to bring Huo Hengzhou home right now. Subconsciously, he still thinks that the guy is just acting on a whim, and maybe... after this period of time, he will get bored with him.

"Is anyone there? Hey! I want to see too! I want to see too!"

Lu Cheng was locked in her room by her own older brother and sister and couldn't get out, so she screamed in distress.

Fortunately, the door was relatively soundproof, so Lu Cheng only yelled and didn't punch or kick the door, otherwise it would have made a lot of noise.

After being locked in the room, Lu Cheng gradually figured out what had happened.

Even if he were completely stupid at that moment, he would know that he had mistaken the person for someone else.

He paced frantically around the room, then spotted a plush toy on the table and used it as a target for his frustration.

"Bian! Ji! You little brat, you kidnapped my brother right under my nose! I! I'll—kill—you!"

Lu Cheng clenched his fists and punched the toy several times. Not stopping there, he sat on the toy's head and flattened it, then rubbed it back and forth.

The eldest, second, and third brothers, upon opening the door and seeing this scene, were utterly speechless.

Lu Yuan: "Has he gone mad?"

Lu Qi: "This... is none of my business."

Lu Xun: "Sigh, Xiao Cheng has probably been cooped up for too long. We shouldn't have locked him in the room."

Lu Yuan: "But I'm even more afraid if I release him."

"..." The two agreed.

Seeing Lu Cheng's erratic behavior, Lu Yuan decided to temporarily prevent him from meeting Bian Ji.

Oh, my dear, I've helped you out again.

Lu Yuan sighed silently in his heart.

*

Bian Ji did not stay at Lu's house for long, only half a day before leaving, saying that his parents had an urgent matter and he needed to go there.

This time, Lu Yinzhao was finally able to openly see Bian Ji off.

He followed Bian Ji happily, his hair swaying joyfully.

"Brother, when can I come to your house?" Lu Yinzhao grinned.

Bian Ji raised an eyebrow slightly: "You seem quite impatient?"

Lu Yinzhao blushed: "You're one to talk! Didn't you also rush to get here by plane today? I think you were the one in a bigger hurry!"

Bian Ji leaned forward and kissed the boy's forehead. "Mmm, I can't wait to take you home right now."

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Author's Note: Bian Ji: I can't wait to... (…)

Zhao Zhao: What? You want to get married to Fen? I'll talk about it after I agree. [Glasses]

Fourth Brother: I—don't—agree! (Draws a cleaver) [Angry]