Lu Chen's shrewd eyes took in Lu Jin'an's reaction, then he smiled nonchalantly, adopting the loving, nagging tone of an elder.
"Although the current situation is not very suitable, if there is a suitable candidate, you can ask your father for advice."
"I don't need a high social standing or a good family background, I just want to find someone who will care for me and be there for me for the rest of my life."
As he spoke, Lu Chen stared at the soup bowl in front of him, lost in thought, and sighed.
"Sometimes, if you set your goals too high, you'll end up with nothing."
After saying this, he looked up at Lu Jin'an again, staring at him intently with a serious expression and a hint of warning.
Lu Jin'an was about to explain that he didn't have those feelings for Li Xin'er.
Lu Chen didn't give him a chance, suddenly changing his tone and giving a troubled smile.
"Just like Yu'er's mother."
Upon hearing Lu Chen's words, Lu Jin'an and Lu Peiting were once again at a loss for words.
The Yu'er that Lu Chen mentioned was his daughter, Lu Yu.
Lu Chen's wife, Lu Jin'an, had only met her when she was very young. Lu Peiting was even younger then, only one or two years old, so there was no memory of her at all.
In the eyes of the younger generation, this aunt was very mysterious, because everything about her was taboo in the Lu family.
Lu Jin'an only knew that she had a significant background and a very special identity.
In China, the Lu family can be considered one of the most prestigious and powerful families, with top-level status in the military, politics, and business.
Even in such a family, their grandfather, Lu Yumin, had to be very polite when he met his aunt.
She disappeared suddenly when Lu Jin'an was six years old. One day after school, she never saw that person again. Her family also kept quiet about it, and it became a mystery.
Lu Jin'an could still vaguely remember what her aunt looked like: black hair and black eyes, very beautiful, speaking softly and gently, with her eyes crinkling when she smiled, and always very tenderly patting their heads with a smile.
Lu Jin'an was a little worried, "Third Uncle."
Lu Peiting, standing beside him, hesitated, but eventually lowered his eyes obediently.
Lu Chen raised his hand towards Lu Jin'an, a relieved expression on his face, as if the years had passed and all the past troubles had faded away with time.
"It's alright, I'm glad you understand."
A flicker of guilt crossed Lu Jin'an's eyes as she carefully considered her words and gave her assurance.
"Uncle, don't worry. I know very well that today was just an accident. I can guarantee that I will not have any improper thoughts about Li Xin'er until I understand her situation clearly."
Actually, he was just momentarily distracted today. It's impossible for him to have already fallen for Li Xin'er.
However, it is indeed unusual for him to be absent-minded today.
To become the captain of Longyan, he underwent extraordinary training.
It was precisely because both Lu Chen and Lu Jin'an understood this that Lu Chen so earnestly reprimanded him, and that Lu Jin'an made this promise, leaving himself room for maneuver.
He was quite certain that he had no romantic feelings for Li Xin'er at the moment, but he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't in the future.
He could only guarantee that he would prevent this situation from happening until he had a clear understanding of Li Xin'er's background.
As soon as Lu Jin'an said this, before Lu Chen could react, Lu Peiting, who had been silent and pretending to be invisible, suddenly lost his composure.
He always maintained a cool and mature demeanor, but this time his voice couldn't help but rise and change pitch.
"Li Xin'er?!"
Lu Chen and Lu Jin'an turned to look at him with puzzled expressions.
At first, they were surprised and puzzled by his outburst. Then, thinking about his relationship with Li Xin'er, they both had their own thoughts in their eyes.
Lu Jin'an nodded calmly, her expression serene and open.
"It's Li Xin'er, what's wrong?"
Lu Jin'an and Lu Peiting are four years apart. They have been playing together since they were little and have a very good relationship.
As a result, Lu Peiting felt much more at ease talking to Lu Jin'an.
Lu Peiting was still somewhat incredulous. He turned to Lu Jin'an and asked incredulously,
"Brother, so you like Li Xin'er?"
Lu Chen watched Lu Peiting's every move from the side, catching the changes in his emotions, without rushing to speak.
Lu Jin'an placed his right elbow on the table and supported his right forehead with his right hand. The curled-up posture of his arm made the muscle lines of his arm particularly obvious.
He turned his head and looked at Lu Peiting with a helpless and headache-like expression.
"Pei Ting, was my expression unclear enough, or does your reading comprehension need a complete overhaul?"
He said he wouldn't have any inappropriate thoughts about Li Xin'er without thoroughly investigating the matter.
Is this hard to understand?
Lu Peiting, however, didn't believe any of this. If that was the case, then his third uncle wouldn't have said those things. He felt that his brother must have done something to convince his third uncle.
Otherwise, given Uncle San's personality, he wouldn't do that.
"That's why I'm asking you this, brother, do you like her?"
Undeterred, Lu Peiting continued to ask, a hint of anxiety appearing on his face. Before Lu Jin'an could turn around, he pressed on.
"When did you start liking her?"
Lu Jin'an glanced at him sideways, then extended her left index finger and pressed it directly against Lu Peiting's forehead, pushing him back.
"You're overthinking it. No, you're not."
Lu Jin'an sensed something was off about this kid. She frowned, looked Lu Peiting up and down, and stared into his eyes as she asked,
"But you, with such a strong reaction, it's not like something's wrong..."
He wondered if this kid had any other thoughts about Li Xin'er.
But before she could finish speaking, Lu Peiting interrupted her hastily, his words ringing out firmly and resolutely.
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