Chapter 161: Be Happy and Have Fun Forever

On Lu Huai's birthday, Nian Xi gave him a set of fine pens, ink, paper and an inkstone, as well as a silly and cute tiger lamp.

Lu Huai's zodiac sign is tiger.

He had everything he needed, so Nian Xi carefully made a lantern for him.

Ever since she made a rabbit lantern for Gu Ci last time, Nian Xi discovered that she was quite talented in this area. Although she wasn't good at other things, she made lanterns quite well.

Lu Huai resisted the urge to raise his lips and asked with a stern face, "The Lantern Festival has already passed, why are you sending me lanterns now?"

Without waiting for Nianxi to speak, Wen Qingheng spoke first, "You should be content, Nian'er has been doing it for five days. No one in our family has it, but you have it."

Yes, it was Lu Huai’s birthday, and Wen Qingheng also came.

If she goes alone, she will be in trouble.

So Nian Xi specially asked her elder brother to go with her.

Lu Wensheng originally booked an entire floor of Pan Building just for the three of them to have a quiet lunch.

But now with the addition of Wen Qingheng, this move seems a bit redundant.

As for Wen Qingheng, he had already developed a thick skin when he resigned from Gu, and he was very familiar with being annoying.

What's more, the current situation is that the old man, Duke Lu, is in unrequited love, but his daughter Nian'er doesn't have such a heart.

Speaking of Lu Wensheng, he was a high-ranking official, but he played all kinds of tricks. He even used a child to capture his sister, clearly bullying her because she was kind.

As an older brother, he must be on high alert today!

So he put on a serious look and said, "Duke Fuguo, please forgive me for coming here without permission."

Lu Wensheng usually had a gentle look on his face. He was not even a bit surprised by Wen Qingheng's appearance. His voice was light, like the wind passing by the ears or the undercurrent of a spring:

"I have always heard that Lord Wen is an outstanding person, but it is a pity that we have never met before. Today, we meet and it is really extraordinary. I am a few years older than you. If you don't want to give up, you can call me Song Qing."

Wen Qingheng: ...

Why is it different from what I imagined?

The Duke of Fuguo is quite... polite?

Wen Qingheng was still a young man, and next to Lu Wensheng, he was not as dignified or experienced as him. He could not bring himself to call him "Songqing" no matter what.

Lu Wensheng did not force him and led him inside.

This private room is the largest one in Panlou. It is not only a place for dining, brewing wine and tasting tea, playing lyrics and listening to music, but also a place for resting.

The elegant room was scented with incense, paved with fine mats, and decorated with small bronze beasts at the four corners, giving it a very elegant feel.

When you open the window, you can see the bustling West Market, but you can't hear any noise at all. It's a quiet place amidst the hustle and bustle, and it showcases the prosperity and style of the capital.

"Master Wen, please take a seat. I have obtained the best Lushan Cloud Mist. I would like to share it with you, Master Wen."

"…Just call me Jinghe."

Lu Wensheng readily followed suit and said with a smile, "Jinghe, sit down."

His skill in making tea is excellent.

After seven cups of tea, it was placed in front of Wen Qingheng. The teacup was filled with milky mist, like snow waves, and the fragrance of tea also wafted out.

"please."

Wen Qingheng usually prides himself on being a scholar, but he pales in comparison to Lu Wensheng.

He picked up the teacup and praised it sincerely, "Good tea."

In this side room, Nian Xi was talking to Lu Huai about this tiger lamp, "You can hang it on the bedside."

"I've tried it. It's not very glaring when you put it in the tent. If you're afraid of the dark at night, just light a cup. Isn't it interesting?"

The most valuable thing in this world is uniqueness.

And have intentions.

Lu Huai's mouth was almost raised to the sky at this moment, but he still deliberately asked, "Did you really do it?"

Nian Xi then pretended to stretch out her hand to show him, "Your hand is injured in several places."

Lu Huai was very happy that she could make the lantern for him herself.

Don't say that children are ignorant.

Lu Huai grew up in luxury, with the best food, clothing and other necessities. However, other children had underwear and purses sewn by their mothers, but he had nothing.

From now on, he has the capital to brag. What does his pocket matter? He has a tiger lamp that can be placed in the tent to illuminate the room!

The most beautiful tiger lantern!

"Okay then, I forgive you." Lu Huai said awkwardly.

Nian Xi smiled, "Why should I ask you to forgive me?"

Lu Huai lowered his voice, not wanting Wen Qingheng, who was drinking tea over there, to hear, "My father and I only invited you, why is he here too?"

Nian Xi glanced at him, "That's my brother, who came specially to celebrate your birthday. Besides, isn't it good to have more people?"

"If I like crowds, wouldn't the Duke's Mansion be more lively? Would I need to go out with my father?"

Lu Huai had an expression that said, "You don't understand anything."

Nian Xi smiled without saying anything.

It’s not that she doesn’t understand, it’s that she understands too well, that’s why she needs her elder brother to accompany her.

Today she came sincerely to celebrate Lu Huai's birthday, and smiled softly, "I wish Xiaoqi brother happiness and longevity."

Lu Huai, who was usually very generous, became arrogant at this moment. He tried his best to suppress the corners of his lips that wanted to rise, and taught Nian Xi:

"Seventh Brother is Seventh Brother, how can he be Little Seventh Brother? Men cannot be called little."

Nianxi: ...

In fact, you are reborn!

The whole lunch went smoothly.

Before coming, Nian Xi specifically reminded her elder brother to be more restrained.

Lu Huai and his son were not Gu Ci. The reason why the eldest brother was so aggressive towards Gu Ci was because Gu Ci had a good temper. But she was not familiar with the relationship between her and the Duke of Fuguo.

However, all worries are unnecessary.

During the meal, Lu Wensheng and his elder brother had a very pleasant conversation. Even after the lunch was over, his elder brother still looked like he was not satisfied.

Let’s put it this way, Lu Wensheng may not be able to conquer Nianxi with his personal charm, but he can definitely conquer Nianxi’s elder brother, Wen Qingheng.

And it only takes the time of a meal.

At the end, everyone went downstairs together.

Nian Xi and Wen Qingheng fell behind.

Wen Qingheng said pertinently, "I think Brother Lu is a very good person."

Brother Lu?

Nian Xi squinted at him, "Brother, have you forgotten what you said to me when you came here?"

Wen Qingheng kept muttering in the carriage, "The Duke of Fu is almost thirty years old, we don't want to marry an old man with a burden. I tell you, these old men rely on their age and are used to using some tricks to please people, we must not fall into their trap."

"Listen to your brother and stick to your heart. There are many good men in the capital..."

Wen Qingheng certainly didn't forget, but -

"I am generalizing."

Nian Xi burst into laughter, causing the father and son in front to look back at the same time.

After the two men turned around, she whispered to her brother, "Old man?"

“That’s the reading.”

"A burden?"

"I think Xiaoqi is a smart and obedient child."

The brother and sister were arguing and laughing when a group of people came towards them.

Fang Hongxi had been in Beijing for some time and had made many drinking and eating friends. One day, he and his party went to the largest restaurant in Beijing, Pan Lou, to have dinner, and unexpectedly ran into Lu Wensheng and his son.

Inevitably, we stopped to exchange a few pleasantries.

However, Fang Hongxi secretly disliked this Duke——

It's too polite and pedantic. He drinks wine and doesn't even want a prostitute. What's the fun in that?

The two parties met briefly, and since they were not the same kind of people, they went their separate ways after saying hello.

As they passed by each other, Fang Hongxi took a quick glance and was surprised to find that the person behind Lu Wensheng was the unforgettable woman in "Half a Cup of Life" that day.