Chapter 231 Birthday Banquet
"Grandpa Lu~ It was all my fault before, I made you and Brother Lu unhappy! After I went back that time, my father gave me a good scolding and I had to go to the company to learn the business for several months before I was released. Please be magnanimous and don't hold it against me!"
"Grandpa Lu~ Look, this is a gift I specially picked out. Do you like it?"
Lu Jianxun raised an eyebrow, his hands resting on his cane without moving. "A child who knows their mistakes and can correct them is a good child. I won't accept the gift!"
"Grandpa Lu..."
"Alright, Shangyue. The old man said you're a good girl, which means he's forgiven you. You don't have to accept the gift. The old man has never had the habit of accepting gifts!" Director Jin gave Jin Shangyue another wink.
Jin Shangyue pouted, let go of her hand, stood up, and backed away.
She left the task of showing concern to her father and looked around aimlessly, her gaze landing on Lu Jinbai, who was sitting on the sofa typing on his computer!
Her eyes darted around, and she turned and walked over. "Jinbai, where's your brother?"
"My brother is very busy, I don't know when he can come." Lu Jin didn't even lift his eyelids.
"Ah~ what are you doing? A bunch of code, it looks so hard~" Jin Shangyue made conversation.
"It's really difficult for you, and you certainly won't understand it. I'm busy, so do as you please!" Lu Jinbai was annoyed just looking at them, turned his head arrogantly, and went upstairs with his laptop!
Liu Jinshangyue sat on the sofa, biting her lower lip in a mixture of anger and annoyance.
The only sounds in the living room were the conversation between Old Master Lu and Director Jin.
"Old man!"
The butler hurried over and, with a keen eye, leaned down and whispered in Lu Jianxun's ear, "There's a man named Wen Yuanhai outside the door. He says he's here to wish you a happy birthday!"
"Wen Yuanhai? His surname is Wen? Who is he to Wen Ni?" Lu Jianxun raised his eyes with a keen sense of familiarity, as if the name sounded somewhat familiar.
"He claims to be Wen Ni's second uncle!" Sensing the gazes of the Jin family father and daughter secretly following them, the butler lowered his voice again, "And he is also the manager of the Gotham branch of Fengxin Bank."
"Oh...then please invite him in." Lu Jianxun nodded.
At this time, outside the military compound
Wen Yuanhai, dressed in a suit and tie, stood by the gate, occasionally raising his hand to smooth the hem of his coat.
Standing next to him was his daughter, Wen Zaizai, who was dressed up and made up beautifully!
"Dad, why did you insist on bringing me here? And why did you make me dress up so carefully? What kind of place is this?"
"Can't you tell it's a military compound?"
Wen Yuanhai glanced at her, then turned his head and whispered, "You have no idea how much trouble I went through to find out where Old Master Lu lives in Beijing? I have to find a way to get back the 20 million that his young master Lu transferred from our bank!"
"The Lu family of Beijing?" Wen Zaizai paused when the 20 million was mentioned. "Is that the Lu family that stood up for Wen Ni at the restaurant last time? They really do have such a powerful background! She actually managed to curry favor with them!"
"What are you trying to curry favor with? I heard that Wen Ni is just a bodyguard for the Lu family! Her relationship with that young Mr. Lu is nothing like what we think!" Wen Yuanhai sneered. "I knew it! With the Lu family's powerful background, why would they be interested in her?"
“Wen Ni is a military officer, how can she not be worthy?” Wen Zaizai said sarcastically. “Besides, she lives in a house worth several million!”
"What are her little possessions compared to the Lu family's?" Wen Yuanhai wanted to say more, but the butler came out and invited them in.
"Once you're inside, you better behave yourself. No matter what relationship Wen Ni has with the young master of the Lu family, Old Master Lu is the backbone of the Lu family! Who knows, Old Master Lu might even like you more! Of all the men you've dated before, not one of them was reliable. If you can win over the Lu family in Beijing this time, then you'll truly be amazing!"
"I understand, Dad." Wen Zaizai puffed out her chest.
The two of them followed the butler into the Lu family's gate.
First floor reception room
In front of the large French windows, the Jin family father and daughter and the Wen family father and daughter sat facing each other, while Old Master Lu sat in the main seat!
The Jin father and daughter sipped their tea in silence, their scrutinizing gazes repeatedly falling on Wen Yuanhai and his companion.
"This is a gift I carefully selected for the old man! I hope he will like it!"
"Well, I won't accept the gifts, but I appreciate the sentiment. You can take the things back later!" Lu Jianxun tightened his grip on his cane, looking steadily at Wen Yuanhai.
Wen Yuanhai gave an awkward smile, looked around, and changed the subject, "However, it's Grandpa Lu's birthday today, why haven't we seen Mr. Lu?"
"He's quite busy and will arrive a little later," Old Master Lu said in a deep voice, adding meaningfully, "But there's no rush. Our family banquet was originally scheduled to start later anyway, because we need to wait for everyone to arrive..."
"Ah, is that so?"
Wen Yuanhai responded verbally.
On their way in, they didn't see Wen Ni at all. They couldn't help but wonder if Wen Ni had fallen out of favor, since the old man hadn't invited her to his birthday celebration! So, Wen Zaizai still had a chance!
Wen Zaizai straightened her back with even more confidence.
Footsteps could be heard outside the reception room.
"grandfather."
"Konno, you're back?"
Hearing that clear, deep, and magnetic voice, Wen Zaizai and Jin Shangyue turned around almost simultaneously!
When Wen Zaizai saw the man's face clearly, her eyes widened in surprise.
"Lu Jinye!? It's actually Lu Jinye! The young master of the Lu family in Beijing is the famous movie star Lu Jinye!" Wen Zaizai was stunned.
She covered her mouth, trying to hide her expression of shock that she couldn't control!
The last time she saw him, he was so well disguised that she couldn't see his face at all. But no matter what, she never expected it to be Lu Jinye!
"A movie star? He's a celebrity?" Wen Yuanhai didn't know much about these things.
All he knew was that his daughter's eyes were shining!
Upon seeing Wen Yuanhai and the Jin family father and daughter, Lu Jinye frowned almost imperceptibly.
He asked in a cold, emotionless tone, "Grandpa, isn't today a family dinner? Why are there so many people here?"
"Your Uncle Jin and this Mr. Wen are both here to wish me a happy birthday."
After Lu Jianxun gave a brief explanation, Lu Jinye understood his grandfather's meaning.
The Jin and Lu families are old friends, so they need to maintain appearances and let bygones be bygones for now. As for Wen Yuanhai, Lu Jianxun only invited him in because he considered him a relative of Wen Ni, but he was unaware of the many connections Wen Ni had with the Wen family!
“Mr. Lu Jinye!” Wen Zaizai suddenly stood up, winking shyly at him. “Previously, there was some unnecessary misunderstanding between you and my father! We came here not only to celebrate the old man's birthday, but also to express our sincere apologies to you in person.”
"Apologize to me? President Wen, have you mistaken me for someone else? Don't you know in your hearts who your Wen family should apologize to?" Lu Jinye's face was cold and stern, and his mocking words echoed in the reception room!
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