"Xiao Wu went to see a movie with her classmates," Lin Guixiang picked up her phone, "I told her to come back right after the movie."
"No need, no need," Grandma Lu immediately stopped Lin Guixiang from making the call, "Let her have fun. The child finally has a winter break, let her enjoy it."
"Alright then." Lin Guixiang nodded.
Lu Lingli continued, "By the way, Aunt Lin, isn’t Xiao Wu taking the college entrance exam this year?"
"Yes, she is, on June 8th."
Lu Lingli smiled and said, "With Xiao Wu’s intelligence, she will surely come out on top and win the laurels."
"I’ll take your lucky words, Lingli."
Grandma Lu immediately followed up, "Guixiang, does Xiao Wu have a dream school?"
"She says she wants to get into Capital University," and with that, Lin Guixiang picked up her cup and took a sip of water, "I’m already prepared. Wherever she gets in, I will open a branch of Beauty Chant there."
**
Elsewhere.
Bai Lu arrived at the Zhang Family’s place in a luxury car.
The current situation at the Zhang Family was somewhat troublesome.
The stock market had been in a state of continuous decline, and Zhang Xianxian’s Z plan was being delayed again and again...
What was once the number one wealthy family was gradually declining without anyone noticing.
Upon learning of Bai Lu’s visit.
Zhang Xianxian’s eyes were filled with an unspeakable look.
What on earth did Bai Lu want?
How could someone like Lu Ye be worthy of the dazzling her!
Standing beside Zhang Xianxian, Wei Nan earnestly advised, "Xianxian, although Lu Ye is not worth mentioning, we still have to give face to the Lu Family. No matter what, Bai Lu is the mistress of the Lu Family, and moreover, she said she brought a special gift for you."
Upon hearing the word "gift," Zhang Xianxian’s eyes brightened, "Then I’ll go downstairs with you to have a look."
Bai Lu was already waiting in the Zhang Family’s main hall.
Zhang Xianxian put on a smile, "Madam Lu."
At the sound of Zhang Xianxian’s voice, Bai Lu immediately turned her head, and on seeing her, she was momentarily stunned.
There was no other reason.
It was just that the current state of Zhang Xianxian was very poor.
Her skin was very yellow, her hair somewhat oily, and her fully made-up face still gave off a listless appearance, as if she hadn’t woken up yet.
Zhang Xianxian was not like this before.
Could it be that she had not rested well lately because she was busy with the Z project?
Bai Lu’s brows slightly furrowed.
However, Bai Lu quickly composed herself and, with a smile, walked over, "Xianxian, have you been too tired lately?"
Zhang Xianxian also knew that ever since losing the System, she was not the same as before—after all, her radiant beauty was all thanks to the System. Since Bai Lu mentioned it, she naturally went along, "Hmm, I haven’t been sleeping well."
"Young people must get enough rest, otherwise it’s bad for the skin," Bai Lu continued.
Zhang Xianxian nodded slightly, "Hmm, thank you for your concern, Madam Lu."
"What’s there to thank? We’re all family here."
Family?
Hearing this, Zhang Xianxian felt like she was about to throw up.
Did Bai Lu know what she was talking about?
Who was family with her?
She might as well take a good look at herself in the mirror.
After saying that, Bai Lu added, "But the pressure on young people these days is really great. Our Sansan has been so busy lately that he rarely comes home. I’ve told him so many times. Money is endless, but your health is most important. He just doesn’t listen."
At the end of her speech, Bai Lu sighed with some helplessness.
Hearing this, Zhang Xianxian looked at Bai Lu, her eyes full of sarcasm.
What was Bai Lu trying to say?
Did she want to imply that Lu Ye was actually a successful person?
How busy could a car mechanic be?
Did she really think she was a fool?
With this thought, Zhang Xianxian deliberately said with sarcasm, "The capable are always busy, after all. Someone as impressive as Lu Ye, it’s rare to find anyone like him globally. It’s normal for him to be busy."
Upon hearing this, Bai Lu’s face immediately lit up with joy, "Xianxian, you really have an eye for talent!"
Now, everyone in Qing City thought that Lu Ye was worthless, just a no-good car mechanic.
Even Ou Tinglan, who had an arranged oral betrothal with Lu Ye, mocked him saying that the toad lusted after swan meat.
If it had been anyone else, they would probably have started mocking her by now.
But Zhang Xianxian didn’t.
Not only did she not.
Zhang Xianxian actually felt that Lu Ye was capably hardworking.
This showed that Zhang Xianxian was no ordinary girl.
Filled with ecstasy, Bai Lu knew that Zhang Xianxian and Lu Ye were a match made in heaven.
An eye for talent?
Hearing this, Zhang Xianxian was full of question marks.
Was Bai Lu unable to understand what people were saying?
She was clearly mocking Lu Ye, how could Bai Lu not hear it?
Idiot.
As stupid as a pig.
Not a shred of discernment.
How on earth did such a person become the matron of the Lu Family?
With that said, Bai Lu, looping her arm through Zhang Xianxian’s, continued, "Xianxian, let me tell you, our Sansan is actually quite outstanding. You might think his current job being just a repairman is all there is, but that’s all just surface level—he’s concealing his true self and also testing the hearts of people."
Zhang Xianxian was utterly speechless.
Could Bai Lu hear what she was saying?
Lu Ye concealing himself?
What did a car repairman have to hide?
Was he afraid someone would steal his Volkswagen Langyi?
But Zhang Xianxian still played along, "Madam Lu, Lu Ye’s true identity must be quite extraordinary, right?"
She was in fact curious to hear what outrageous things Bai Lu could come up with!
"Mmhmm," Bai Lu nodded, "our Sansan’s real identity is indeed quite impressive."
"So what is his real identity?" asked Zhang Xianxian.
"Do you know Mr. K?" Bai Lu looked at Zhang Xianxian.
Zhang Xianxian was first taken aback, then nodded, "I know him."
Of course she did!
After all, Mr. K was her ideal husband-to-be in her heart.
He was also the only one worthy of her.
Zhang Xianxian’s eyes narrowed.
Wait a second!
Bai Lu couldn’t possibly be suggesting...
That Lu Ye’s true identity was actually Mr. K?
Utterly ridiculous.
At that moment, Bai Lu softly added, "Actually, our Sansan’s identity is that of Mr. K."
Upon hearing this, Wei Nan burst out laughing next to them, "Madam Lu, what are you talking about?"
It was hilariously absurd!
A car repairman, who had nothing, actually had the audacity to call himself Mr. K.
Where did that confidence come from?
If one hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, who would believe there was someone so thick-skinned in this world!
It seemed, Bai Lu would stop at nothing to get Zhang Xianxian to marry that good-for-nothing Lu Ye.
Bai Lu looked at Wei Nan, "Mrs. Zhang, don’t laugh, what I’m saying is all true!" freeweɓnøvel~com
Wei Nan was laughing so hard she was near tears.
It was the most delightful joke she had ever heard in her life.
Bai Lu then turned to Zhang Xianxian, "Xianxian, do you believe me?"
Actually, Wei Nan’s attitude didn’t matter.
What mattered was Zhang Xianxian’s attitude.
After all, the person Lu Ye was going to marry was Zhang Xianxian, not Wei Nan.
The tone of sarcasm in Zhang Xianxian’s eyes was almost overflowing, "Believe, of course I believe, I trust everything you say."
Upon hearing this, Bai Lu breathed a sigh of relief; she knew Zhang Xianxian would certainly believe her.
With that said, Bai Lu went on, "By the way Xianxian, I’ve brought you a gift, especially today."
To emphasize the sense of mystery and to surprise Zhang Xianxian, Bai Lu had wrapped the fruit in a beautifully crafted box.
Therefore, from the outside, it was impossible to tell what it was.
"Really?" asked Zhang Xianxian.
Bai Lu nodded, "Of course it’s true, and I think you will particularly like this gift."
"Thank you, Madam Lu."
"This child," Bai Lu chided, "I’ve already said we’re family, there’s no need for formalities!"
After speaking, Bai Lu placed the gift box on the table, unwrapped the layers of packaging, and finally revealed the fruit inside.
Seeing the fruit in the box, Zhang Xianxian was first stunned, then her eyes filled with disappointment.
Bai Lu had always been fawning over her.
Thus, Zhang Xianxian had thought Bai Lu had prepared some kind of surprise for her!
Even if there were no surprises, it shouldn’t have been a box of fruit.
The Lu Family was after all a wealthy household!
Is this what they bring for New Year’s visits?
How down and out is that?
Was Bai Lu deliberately trying to disgust her?
A layer of anger quickly built up deep inside Zhang Xianxian.
Bai Lu did not notice the disgust in Zhang Xianxian’s eyes and said warmly with a smile, "Xianxian, I know you love eating cherries the most, so I had someone specially prepare these for you, do you like them?"
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