The next morning, at the entrance of the courtyard house.
"Xiao Wu, I can drive myself, you don't need to take me." Chen Xiuhua slung her backpack over her shoulder, grabbed her car keys, and headed for the door.
"Okay, Fourth Sister, why don't you take the bus or walk? I'm worried you'll drive slower." Chen Xihua had just woken up and hadn't washed her face or brushed her teeth yet.
Watching her fourth sister jog, she couldn't help but tease her, saying that her bookish fourth sister should have more emotional ups and downs.
"Hmph, I'm not like when my older sister first learned to drive." Chen Xiuhua glanced at the sleepy-eyed person with annoyance. Xiao Wu was looking down on her.
Although she's been chauffeured around by a private car these past few days, with Xiao Wu driving her to the research institute in the morning and back in the evening, the two of them chat and talk on the way.
But she wasn't really afraid of driving; she just wasn't in a good mental state before, which is why she didn't want to drive.
Of course, Chen Xiuhua had to go to court yesterday, so she took a day off.
Perhaps it's because I didn't spend all day thinking about that mathematical proof problem.
Chen Xiuhua was also required by Old Man Qin to cultivate her mind and body by practicing calligraphy, reading historical poems and other literary works, and appreciating Miao Huizhu's paintings, which featured various color combinations.
She suddenly felt her mind open up and her thoughts became much more divergent. She had a vague feeling that she had other ideas for that proof question, and that she had been stuck in a dead end before.
So early this morning, Chen Xiuhua couldn't wait to go back and verify, knowing that Xiao Wu had something to do this morning.
I need to go to Lihua Garment Factory with Miao Huizhu to discuss and finalize the clothing styles for the new season.
Therefore, Chen Xiuhua wouldn't let Xiao Wu see her off.
After having breakfast in the courtyard, Chen Xihua and Miao Huizhu went out.
Chen Xiaoliu did not follow; he began packing his luggage, preparing to return to the Southern Province the next day.
Originally, Chen Baohua wanted to stay for another half a month, but Li Yumei called several times to urge her, and there were only two days left before her third sister, Chen Meihua, would be out of confinement.
Just in time, Chen Xihua planned to visit her third sister and Yuanyuan while taking Chen Xiaoliu home.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Lu Zhengjing had already found out the address of Chen Xihua's courtyard house in Beijing, and he was preparing to set off for the Chen family.
About forty minutes later, Lu Zhengjing arrived at the No. 6 courtyard house in Xingfuli.
He stood at the door for a moment, without much thought or hesitation. He first switched the gift to his left hand, then prepared to knock on the door with his right hand, and even raised his voice to ask.
Is anyone home?
"Teacher Qin, I'm going out now."
At the same time, the door of the courtyard house was pushed open from the inside, accompanied by a sound.
It was Chen Xiaoliu who pushed open the door and came out; he was going to buy groceries and cook.
“Seventh Master Lu…” Chen Baohua looked up and asked instinctively.
Then, staring intently at the person standing at the door, Chen Baohua looked wary, his expression subtly showing anger and dissatisfaction.
Upon seeing that it was Chen Xiaowu's younger brother, Lu Zhengjing tried his best to suppress his coldness and softened his expression, saying, "Hello, I am Lu Zhengjing. I am looking for Comrade Chen Xihua. I wonder if she is available?"
"It's inconvenient! My fifth sister isn't home," Chen Xiaoliu blurted out.
Hmph, it's this guy. He looks down on his older sister and his family. What is he doing here now?
Definitely up to no good, Chen Baohua was a little nervous, but he straightened his back instantly, trying to stop the person from coming in.
Even if this person is the seventh master of the Lu family, so what? He can't just barge in.
But this person is really tall. Chen Baohua is already 1.78 meters tall, making him the tallest among his siblings.
But in front of Lu Zhengjing, he could still vaguely feel the pressure brought by the height difference.
Inside the courtyard, Old Man Qin was walking out, preparing to take a stroll and do his morning exercise, when he noticed the strangeness at the entrance.
Lu Zhengjing? The Lu family members who had a falling out with Xiao Wu's family, it seems they've come because of that matter.
A few days ago, Old Man Qin also learned the reason why the Chen family was being slandered.
"Xiao Liu, since we have guests, please invite them in."
Upon hearing Old Man Qin's voice, Chen Xiaoliu reluctantly stepped aside, but his eyes remained fixed on Lu Zhengjing.
Lu Zhengjing didn't care about Chen Baohua's attitude; he had already seen that the Chen siblings had a very good relationship.
So he simply smiled and nodded, then strode into the courtyard and immediately saw the old man who had just spoken in front of the main hall.
Lu Zhengjing felt that the old man looked familiar, but he was certain that he had never seen him before. It seemed that Chen's younger brother had just mentioned "Teacher Qin".
Surname Qin? As if realizing something, Lu Zhengjing felt a chill.
He was almost imperceptible, but after glancing at the old man twice, he did indeed look very much like him.
Lu Zhengjing was almost certain who the person in front of him was!
"Hello Professor Qin, I am Lu Zhengjing, the seventh son of the Lu family. I am looking for Comrade Chen Xihua."
"You're the seventh son of the Lu family, right? Little Fifth has gone out on business."
If it's about the matter between your Lu family and the Chen family, just tell me about it. I'm her teacher.
However, Xiao Wu said when he came back yesterday that it wasn't your fault, and that everything was in the past.
Old Qin smiled and said, without explaining himself, following Lu Zhengjing's words as if it were a casual matter, and turned the page on that matter.
Old Qin had basically figured out what Chen Xiaowu was thinking.
Xiao Wu didn't want to get entangled with the Lu and Chen families, or be associated with them.
"Xiao Liu!" Then, he turned his head and called out to Chen Baohua, signaling the boy to tone down his fierce gaze.
Chen Baohua looked a little awkward and composed himself, but his face remained expressionless, and he pursed his lips.
He walked past Lu Zhengjing and came to Old Man Qin's side. He would go buy groceries later; he would stay home and see what this man was up to.
"Yes, Professor Qin, that was indeed my fault! And I'm here today to sincerely apologize to the Chen family."
"Also... I wonder when Comrade Chen Xihua will be able to return?" Lu Zhengjing first earnestly stated his purpose, then asked uncertainly.
"It won't be until noon at the earliest!" Old Qin could tell that Lu Laoqi's apology was indeed sincere, but he seemed hesitant to speak, and even asked Chen Xiaowu about it.
Does Lu Laoqi also know that Xiao Wu is the one who calls the shots in the Chen family?!
Strictly speaking, that matter concerned the eldest sister of the Chen family; the courtyard house in Beijing belonged to Chen Xiaowu.
Besides, there were only a few girls at home, and Xiao Liu was not yet an adult. As Chen Xiao Wu's teacher, it was acceptable for him to step in and agree on behalf of the Chen family.
The seventh son of the Lu family seems to have come to apologize, but it seems he's mainly looking for Chen Xiaowu.
Old Qin wasn't blind yet; he always felt that Lu Laoqi's motives weren't pure, and that he had other things to do with Chen Xiaowu.
He stopped asking and calmly watched Lu Zhengjing, waiting to see what he would do!
"Okay, sorry to bother you. I'll come back later." Lu Zhengjing placed the fruit and a box of pastries he was carrying on the coffee table in the courtyard, then said goodbye and turned to leave.
Chen Baohua was immediately delighted when Old Man Qin gestured for him to see the guests out, and he jogged after Lu Zhengjing as they left.
As soon as the people stepped outside, Chen Baohua slammed the door shut.
Lu Zhengjing frowned slightly; it was indeed the younger brother raised by Chen Xiaowu.
He had originally intended to stay here and wait for someone, but he didn't mention it.
He could tell that Chen's younger brother was impatient and didn't welcome him at all.
So Lu Zhengjing wisely went outside and waited in the car.
Since that night, Lu Zhengjing had been paying close attention to the Chen family's affairs, and he gradually realized that the feeling was becoming increasingly difficult to suppress.
In particular, the day before yesterday, he called the lieutenant general to report that he planned to go abroad in a while to develop Jingxing Company's overseas market.
When the lieutenant general finally hung up the phone, he brought up the single men in the army again, as if he was saying it to him on purpose: "They're so timid and awkward, not like us soldiers."
Lu Zhengjing made up his mind that he wanted to ask Chen Xiaowu, no matter what the outcome was.
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