In this situation, how could Lu Han be willing to cower like a coward?

He wouldn't let Lu Yi steal his thunder.

They certainly wouldn't let today's 5th-7th anniversary memorial service end so smoothly.

Lu Yi cares about his adoptive parents and uncle, so let's add fuel to the fire and leave a knot in his heart.

Qin Fengying found Lu Han and Bao Yun's words to be reasonable, so she pulled Lu Baoqi to her side.

“Baoqi, Mom knows you’re upset. If you want to say something, just say it to yourself in a moment. Old Lu will forgive you when he hears it.”

Lu Baozhi brought Lu Baoqi along specifically to help her resolve her inner conflict.

Qin Fengying had no reason not to cooperate.

Forcing herself to stay alert, she led her children around to the side.

"Hey, isn't that someone from the Lu family? Why are they being so low-key..."

Someone shouted something, and Fan Huijun frowned, meeting Lu Baozhi's restrained and evasive gaze.

"Zhizhi, when did you arrive?"

After greeting everyone, Fan Huijun explained to her father, "Lu Baozhi is my classmate. I'm going over to talk to her."

"Lu Baozhi? The eldest daughter of the Lu family looks somewhat like my son, Lu Yi!"

Whether intentionally or unintentionally, Fan Shenglun raised his voice by several decibels when he said this.

Even Qin Fengying, who hurriedly walked to the side, heard it clearly.

She paused, looked at Fan Shenglun and Lu Yi standing side by side, and tears welled up in her eyes uncontrollably.

"Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Lu Han rolled up his sleeve and wiped her face.

"Yi'er is your mother's child, but now that the Fan family has taken him in, your mother must feel terrible, right?"

Lu Baoyun said indifferently.

"Why would Lu Yi rather acknowledge the Fan family as his godparents than return to the Lu family...?"

Lu Baoqi gripped Qin Fengying's arm tightly, her voice trembling with tears.

If she had to choose between Lu Han and Lu Yi as her younger brother, she would choose Lu Han without hesitation. However, seeing Lu Yi choose someone else, her nose suddenly felt sore.

"Let's go, as long as Yi'er is willing."

Qin Fengying spoke frankly, but she clenched her teeth tightly, spitting out each word with great force.

Seeing them walk further away, Lu Baozhi finally couldn't hold back anymore.

She frowned and questioned, "What does your Fan family mean by this? Others may not know who Lu Yi is, but you do?"

Fan Huijun looked at her with a puzzled expression and spread her hands.

"Old classmate, what are you talking about... Lu Yi is my adopted younger brother, and my dad is very satisfied with him. What's wrong with adopting him as his godson?"

Lu Baozhi said with a dark face, "Lu Yi is my younger brother!"

Fan Huijun was taken aback.

He raised his hand and gave her a push on the shoulder.

"Don't joke around. Lu Yi's social connections aren't even with your Lu family. At most, he's related to you by blood, but he's not really family at all!"

Fan Huijun's explanation of "Ding is Dingmao is Mao" left Lu Baozhi speechless.

She regretted that she had viewed her own brother with prejudice.

He is clearly so outstanding.

Not only did she inherit her mother's good looks and temperament, but she also inherited her father's keen business sense and excellent interpersonal skills.

At first, my parents refused to acknowledge each other publicly.

Now that things have escalated to this point, how are we going to handle things when Dad comes back?

"Look over there, that's how a mother should treat her son. Has Lu Yi ever been treated like that?"

Fan Huijun's face was full of disdain.

She really didn't understand what the Lu family was up to.

When he first met Lu Yi, he and his uncle were living in a small room in the cemetery. Even with his arm broken, he still had to think about working summer jobs to earn money for tuition.

The Lu family children, however, were all glamorous and made unwarranted accusations against Lu Yi.

Has anyone put themselves in his shoes and made plans for his future, or made long-term life plans for him?

“My family will never treat him like your Lu family. Lu Yi will have everything Lu Han has, and he will have even more. Lu Baozhi, you've realized this too late!”

Fan Huijun's gaze was intense.

The heat made Lu Baozhi's face sting slightly.

"It's not that simple."

She finished speaking weakly, gave Lu Yi a deep look, and chased after Qin Fengying and the others in the direction they had left.

Gu Huaibei's gaze remained fixed on Fan Huijun from beginning to end.

Fan Shenglun, who was holding Lu Yi's hand, shook his head inwardly as he looked at Lu Yi's dazed expression. "Huaibei, how is your father doing lately?"

Gu Huaibei remained motionless for a long time.

He only snapped back to reality when the people around him laughed.

"Ah, he's fine. He had an important meeting today, he..."

Fan Shenglun snorted, his eyes filled with unspoken doubt.

"Don't give me those flimsy excuses. You and Junjun are both getting on in years, and that old man isn't in a hurry at all."

"Is he waiting at home for me to deliver the girl to your Gu family's doorstep?"

Gu Huaibei paused for a moment, then gave a stiff, awkward laugh.

He then said in a serious tone, "My father has long wanted to pay a visit, but he was afraid of disturbing Elder Fan's peace and quiet. In a few days, his shops in Huainan and Lu Yi will open..."

Fan Shenglun lost his patience.

"Alright, it doesn't matter whether I go or not, but if that old man keeps putting it off, I might change my mind!"

Fan Huijun didn't dislike Gu Huaibei at first, but she had some concerns about the Gu family.

In large families, marriages among young people are never entirely unrelated to interests.

While they may not verbally discuss the importance of social standing in marriage, what they value most in private is the gains and losses before and after the arranged marriage.

"We'll do it as soon as possible!"

Gu Huaibei watched Fan Shenglun pull Lu Yi away into the distance, his eyes practically overflowing with laughter.

There's finally hope for his life's big event.

...

Liang Shiyue and her mother both witnessed the dramatic changes in Lin Xiaoya.

"Xiaoya, what's wrong with you...?"

Lu Yi and the Gu brothers were both there, and Liang Shiyue was too embarrassed to speak up.

The people who came in at this time were just going through the motions. Her tense nerves gradually relaxed, and she began to look at Lin Xiaoya.

Gu Keke glanced at Lin Xiaoya's outfit and said with a smirk, "This limited edition handbag isn't very good in person, but your bracelet has a nice sheen."

“My mom has a similar one. Not long ago, someone offered eight million for it, but she didn’t buy it…”

Lin Xiaoya raised her hand and lovingly stroked it.

"So expensive?" she exclaimed in surprise.

This was a gift from Lin Hongtao. He told her to wear it for now and play around with it, and that he would take her to pick out a different one when he had time.

Unexpectedly, such an inconspicuous little thing is worth as much as a house.

When Gu Keke heard what she said, a look of disdain flashed across her face.

I thought she knew about bracelets and that's why she wore them, but it turns out she just wanted to show off.

It's still more comfortable to be with a pure and innocent girl like Liang Shiyue.

Subconsciously, she moved closer to Liang Shiyue.

Noticing Liang Shiyue's inquiring look, Lin Xiaoya put her handbag behind her back.

"Xiaoyue, I have no secrets from you, just as you have no secrets from me. No matter what my identity becomes, you and I will always be..."

"Xiaoyue, Auntie! Let me introduce you..."

Lu Yi appeared just in time, interrupting Lin Xiaoya's insincere explanation.