Chapter 157 You're such a dog, so incredibly filial!

He had always thought Xia Qianqian was a parasitic plant that needed Lu Zheng's protection, but now it seemed that she was not a parasitic plant at all, but a phoenix with sharp claws hidden in her body!

Lu Rensheng's expression changed completely, from initial contempt to shock, and now to disbelief.

Xia Qianqian took in his loss of composure, and a barely perceptible smile appeared on her lips: "Mr. Lu, as I said, A-Zheng and I are doing very well."

Lu Rensheng opened his mouth, but found that he couldn't utter a single word.

He had always wanted to crush this "country woman" with money and status, but he never expected that she would slap him hard in the face with even greater wealth!

Xia Qianqian pushed the wooden box in front of him, her smile gentle yet carrying an undeniable sharpness: "Mr. Lu, good tea deserves good teaware, and so do good people."

The subtext couldn't be clearer—I, Xia Qianqian, am more than a match for Lu Zheng!

Lu Rensheng stared at the gold bars and the set of purple clay teaware on the table, feeling a burning sensation on his cheeks, as if he had been slapped twice in public.

But he was, after all, a seasoned shrew who had been navigating the business world for many years. The shock on his face vanished in an instant, replaced by a deeper level of inquiry.

Face? How much is face worth?

As long as it brings benefits, he's willing to do anything, even if it means being humiliated or forced to bend over backwards!

He never expected that this seemingly weak country woman would have such talent!

The gloom on Lu Rensheng's face vanished instantly, replaced by a warm and gentle smile, the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes revealing his "sincerity": "Miss Xia, you're too kind!"

He made polite remarks, but his eyes were glued to the set of purple clay teaware, unable to look away.

He didn't care about gold bars, but the words "Made by Shi Dabin" were like a tickle to his heart!

"This is just a temporary place for me. All the good stuff is in Hong Kong." Lu Rensheng pretended to decline, but his hand honestly covered the wooden box containing the tea set, and his fingertips couldn't help but rub the warm surface of the box.

"You should keep these; they're perfect for young people."

He had already planned in his heart that if Xia Qianqian "insisted" a little longer, he would "reluctantly" accept it, and at the same time, probe her background.

"stop!"

Lu Zheng suddenly spoke up and scolded, "Qianqian, what have I been teaching you? When giving gifts, you should give something that touches the heart! What kind of fine tea and utensils hasn't Mr. Lu seen? How dare you present this set of trinkets you picked up from a roadside stall?"

As he spoke, he reached out and slammed his hand down on the wooden box, his eyes filled with disappointment: "Put it away quickly! Don't embarrass yourself here!"

Xia Qianqian looked at him, somewhat puzzled, thinking: Has Lu Zheng... taken the wrong medicine?

Before she could finish speaking, she saw Lu Zheng wink at her quickly, a mischievous smile flashing in his eyes.

Just then, the screen exploded with comments like fireworks:

[Hahaha! Everyone burst into laughter! Lu Zheng, are you trying to make your dad live or die from anger?!]

[“A roadside find”—a bamboo shoot! This is a teapot by Shi Dabin!]

Look at Lu Rensheng's hands! He's using all his strength to grab it!

Xia Qianqian glanced down at the comments and sure enough! Lu Rensheng's hand, which was pressed against the wooden box, was clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white, the veins on the back of his hand were throbbing, and even his breathing was a little rougher!

Xia Qianqian understood instantly!

Lu Zheng wasn't lecturing her at all; he was clearly saying the opposite of what he meant, just to prevent this old fox from getting the upper hand!

The more fiercely he cursed, the more Lu Rensheng felt itchy inside, yet he couldn't bring himself to snatch it. This tactic of "killing someone by destroying their spirit" was truly ruthless!

Xia Qianqian suppressed her laughter, immediately crossed her hands in front of her chest, lowered her head slightly, looking like a frightened little quail, even her shoulders shrank slightly, perfectly matching the pose.

"Lu Zheng, don't blame me," she said softly, with a slightly aggrieved nasal tone. "I misunderstood... What good things hasn't Mr. Lu seen? Why would he look down on my little trinkets?"

As she spoke, she deftly stuffed the wooden box and gold bars into her cloth bag, her movements so fast it was as if she was afraid of being robbed. In just a few quick "swishes," she had collected everything.

Lu Rensheng watched helplessly as the tea set disappeared into the cloth bag, his heart aching so much that his internal organs were convulsing, and he almost fainted on the spot!

He stared intently at Xia Qianqian's hand, his knuckles clenching white under the table. He felt like a million cats were scratching at his heart. "Couldn't you have been a little more polite? Even a half-hearted refusal would have been enough! If you'd just said so, I would have 'reluctantly' accepted!"

Xia Qianqian, as if afraid he would change his mind, quickly hid behind Lu Zheng with her cloth bag, muttering under her breath, "Luckily I packed it up quickly, otherwise it would have been so embarrassing..."

Lu Rensheng: "..."

Xia Qianqian definitely did it on purpose!

Lu Zheng looked at his father's frustrated expression, who dared not retaliate because of his pride, and his eyes were almost overflowing with sarcasm.

He put his arm around Xia Qianqian's shoulder and said sternly, "It's good that you know you were wrong. Don't give me things away randomly again."

"Mmm!" Xia Qianqian nodded like a chick pecking at rice, secretly glancing at Lu Rensheng. Seeing that his face had turned green, she almost couldn't help but burst out laughing.

The comments section was already bursting with laughter:

[Hahaha! Shrimp and pork heart! The male lead is so mean!]

[Lu Rensheng: I've already taken my pants off, and this is what you show me?]

[My heart goes out to Mr. Lu for three seconds. He got all excited for nothing and even suffered internal injuries from holding it in, hahaha!]

Xia Qianqian immediately adopted a well-behaved look of "I have learned my lesson," curtsied slightly, and said in a voice as soft as cotton candy, "Mr. Lu, it's getting late. If there's nothing else, I'll go back with A-Zheng first."

She secretly glanced at Lu Zheng and deliberately sighed, "He's very particular about his bed. Apart from the earthen bed in Xiangyang Village, he can't sleep all night in any other place. I have to go back and make him some calming tea."

"puff--"

Lu Rensheng almost spat out the tea he had just drunk!

Are you unfamiliar with certain types of beds? Or traditional earthen beds?

This woman was clearly doing it on purpose! She was deliberately emphasizing their "deep love as husband and wife" in front of him, and deliberately making his priceless villa sound inferior to a simple earthen bed in the countryside!

The veins on his hand, which was gripping the teacup, bulged and his knuckles cracked. His anger shot up to the top of his head—this despicable couple was making a fool of him!

"This is his home!" Lu Rensheng finally couldn't help but roar, "Where else could he go?!"

Lu Zheng helped Xia Qianqian to her feet, not even lifting his eyelids, his tone as cold as ice: "Home?"

He scoffed, his gaze sweeping over the magnificent yet cold study, his words piercing to the heart: "A place you don't come back to more than three times a year deserves to be called home?"

He supported Xia Qianqian's waist and turned to leave: "Qianqian, let's go. Let's go back to Xiangyang Village, that's our home."

"Hey!" Xia Qianqian responded immediately, her steps light as a bird returning to its nest. Before leaving, she turned back and bowed to Lu Rensheng, smiling innocently. "Goodbye, Mr. Lu! Come visit our countryside sometime!"

Watching the two walk away hand in hand, the butler stood there, his palms sweaty—should he stop them or not?