That deliberate avoidance and stiffness speaks volumes more than direct interaction.
He put down his teacup, his gaze sweeping between Cheng Zhou and Lu You, before suddenly speaking with a hint of scrutiny and confusion: "I remember you two used to be so insistent on being together, how come you're acting like you don't know each other anymore?"
The question was so direct and sudden that the air in the living room froze instantly.
Lu You suddenly looked up, her cheeks flushed red, both ashamed and angry: "Dad, what nonsense are you talking about! That's ancient history!"
Cheng Zhou's perfect smile froze for a moment.
He looked at Lu Zheng, then quickly glanced at Lu You, who was so angry she was practically fuming, a fleeting, complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He suddenly sighed, his expression turning somewhat helpless and aggrieved, and his tone towards Lu Zheng carried a hint of complaining.
"Uncle Lu, please stop teasing me. It's not that I've changed, it's just that Sister You has found someone better and doesn't want me anymore. I can't keep pestering her, can I?"
He said this so innocently, which also confirmed that Lu You did indeed have a new relationship.
Lu You could hardly believe her ears.
That bastard Cheng Zhou, he actually accused me first!
They even tried to trip her up in front of her father!
"Cheng Zhou, what nonsense are you spouting!"
Lu You was so angry that she stood up abruptly, no longer caring about her image.
She pointed at Cheng Zhou, "Who found a better match? You're the one who went for the arranged marriage! Who wants to get involved in the mess your Cheng family is making? I was just cutting my losses!"
"Oh? Was I the one who arranged the marriage first?"
Cheng Zhou stood up, not to be outdone. Although his tone was still relatively restrained, his eyes had turned cold.
"Wasn't it you, Miss Lu, who blocked and deleted me first, and then rushed into Mr. Fu's arms, even wanting to take him home to meet your parents? How come it's my fault now?"
"you!"
Lu You was so angry that she trembled and blurted out, "What's wrong with Fu Mingyuan? At least his family is clean and honest, without so much messy and scandalous stuff! Unlike some families, what else can they do besides cause trouble!"
"Yes, the Fu family is good, everything about the Fu family is good." Cheng Zhou sneered, his sourness almost overflowing. "Then I wish you a speedy marriage into the Fu family as their daughter-in-law!"
"Cheng Zhou!"
"Enough!"
Just as the two were about to start arguing in front of their elders, Lu Zheng slammed his hand on the table, his face turning ashen.
"What's all this noise about! What kind of behavior is this!"
He finally understood: the two of them hadn't completely broken off their relationship.
Instead, it's like they're competing, stabbing each other in the back, each one more stubborn than the last!
Lu Zheng felt a splitting headache, and his good mood, which had come because of his grandson, was completely ruined.
He rubbed his temples wearily, looked at the two bickering lovers in front of him, and said irritably, "I can't be bothered with your business! I can't control it either! Do whatever you want! Figure it out yourselves!"
After saying that, he stood up and said to Lu Rang and Shang Wu, "I'm tired. I'll go back to the hotel to rest first and come back tomorrow."
Lu Zheng didn't even glance at Cheng Zhou and Lu You, and walked straight towards the door.
Seeing this, Cheng Zhou quickly followed, saying, "Uncle Lu, let me see you off."
Lu Zheng waved his hand, refusing.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the living room froze.
Shang Wu quickly gave Lu a wink.
Lu Rang understood, and without saying a word, he stepped forward and picked Shang Wu up in his arms, whispering, "You're tired, let's go upstairs to rest."
Shang Wu obediently wrapped her arms around his neck and was carried upstairs by him.
As she passed by Lu You, she playfully winked at her and mouthed, "Let's have a good chat."
As soon as she entered the bedroom, Shang Wu immediately signaled Lu Rang to put her down and pressed her ear tightly against the door, preparing to eavesdrop on the sounds downstairs.
Lu Rang looked at her gossipy little face and felt both amused and helpless.
He walked over, wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, rested his chin on her shoulder, and chuckled softly, "Awu, eavesdropping isn't a good habit."
"Shh!" Shang Wu held up a finger, her eyes sparkling. "Don't make a sound, this is a crucial moment!"
Lu Rang shook his head, his eyes full of doting affection.
He didn't stop her; instead, he reached out and gently opened the door a crack.
This way, the sounds downstairs can be heard more clearly.
Shang Wu turned to look at him in surprise, but Lu Rang just raised an eyebrow at her, giving her an expression that said, "This is all I can do for you."
Shang Wu couldn't help but chuckle, giving him a kiss as a reward before quickly focusing her attention back on the crack in the door.
Downstairs, however, there was complete silence.
Cheng Zhou walked over, closed the living room door, and looked down to arrange the tonics on the table, not knowing what to say.
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