Lu Yunzhou, a grown man, couldn't utter any tender words, only saying, "Uncle, it's alright, I'm back now."

Lu Mantang had drunk a bit too much today, his face was flushed, and he kept saying while holding Lu Yunzhou's hand, "Good, good, good, it's good that you're back, your grandparents can rest in peace now."

He was referring to Lu Rong's parents.

Lu Yunzhou's eyes reddened as he thought of the kind old couple.

In his memory, they had a few good years, which were when his grandparents were still alive.

"Yes, the days ahead will be good."

Lu Mantang held his hand, his eyes filled with relief.

Lu Mantang was a little drunk. Today was an elder's banquet, and he drank quite a bit of wine, but most of it was on behalf of Lu Yunzhou. He was happy that his family members were doing well.

He was drunk, but his mind was clear.

As Lu Yunzhou helped him home, he muttered to himself, "Yunzhou, you must treat Wanyue well, or we will not let you off the hook."

Even though he was drunk, Lu Yunzhou didn't brush him off and solemnly agreed.

Back home, Lu Mantang collapsed into bed and fell asleep immediately.

After giving him a bowl of hangover soup and confirming that he was asleep, Lu Yunzhou went home.

Lu Heng called a car and was moving tables and chairs. Soon all the tables and chairs were in the car, and Lu Heng and Lu Yunzhou went to deliver them together.

Qiao Wanyue returned to her room, her eyelids feeling heavy. She closed the door and lay down on the bed to doze off for a while.

When I opened my eyes again, the room was dark.

A large face came into view.

He sat on the edge of the bed, gazing at himself.

Qiao Wanyue's heart pounded.

I was terrified.

"You're back?"

Lu Yunzhou touched his nose guiltily.

Are you hungry?

Qiao Wanyue got up, and Lu Yunzhou turned on the light.

She glanced down at her watch; it was 7:10.

I'm not hungry.

Qiao Wanyue patted her chest, still shaken.

Lu Rong was preparing dinner in the yard, which was leftover fish and meat from lunch. They had prepared a lot, and some of the leftovers were given to neighbors and relatives, while some were kept for themselves.

Qiao Wanyue ate a few bites casually.

"Are you full?"

Lu Yunzhou asked her.

"Um"

"I'm going next door, do you want to come and see what's going on?" Lu Yunzhou wiped the grease from his mouth.

Qiao Wanyue was somewhat confused.

She was a beat slow to react.

Under her puzzled gaze, Lu Yunzhou naturally took her hand and walked out.

Qiao Wanyue looked down at those calloused hands and naturally took them in hers.

Qiao Wanyue: ? ? ?

His hands were large, with many calluses on his palms, but they weren't offensive.

Go next door to see what's going on?

By the time Qiao Wanyue realized what was happening, Lu Yunzhou had already led her away from the Lu family and to the door of the Yang family next door.

He considerately asked Qiao Wanyue to stay away.

Lu Yunzhou didn't even knock; he kicked open the door next door.

She kicked the rickety door open.