Having said that, Bai Lu looked expectantly at Zhang Xianxian.
There was no need to even consider it—Zhang Xianxian would definitely love the gift she had prepared.
Even though cherries weren’t very expensive.
But it’s the thought that counts.
Love it?
Zhang Xianxian was lucky she didn’t die of anger!
This Bai Lu was truly disgusting.
It was deliberate.
For sure, Bai Lu did it on purpose.
Zhang Xianxian took a deep breath, then turned to Bai Lu, "Madam Lu, I apologize, I’m not feeling well, so I’m going upstairs to rest."
Bai Lu was stunned for a moment, not expecting this reaction from Zhang Xianxian.
Could it be that Zhang Xianxian didn’t like the gift she brought?
No.
Zhang Xianxian wasn’t that materialistic.
She must be truly feeling unwell, which is why she’s in such a hurry to go upstairs and rest.
Thinking this, Bai Lu relaxed and stood up, "Okay, Xianxian, you’d better go upstairs and rest."
Zhang Xianxian turned and left.
Bai Lu still wanted to chat with Wei Nan, but Wei Nan then said, "I’m sorry, Madam Lu, you are a distinguished guest in our home, and normally I should make the time to properly entertain you, but today I have a mahjong game arranged with Lady Gu and the others, and it’s about to start, so I must excuse myself."
Wei Nan had originally planned to, out of respect for the gift, tolerate Bai Lu for a while longer, as the Lu Family was no ordinary family. But now Bai Lu had just brought a box of fruit over, clearly not seeing the Zhang Family as worthy of consideration.
Since Bai Lu did not respect them, there was no need for them to respect Bai Lu.
With these words, Wei Nan picked up his bag and turned to leave.
Bai Lu watched Wei Nan’s retreating figure, her facial expression complex.
She knew Wei Nan was looking down on the fruit she brought.
This Wei Nan really was contemptuous.
Luckily, Zhang Xianxian was different from her.
In a moment, Bai Lu also left the Zhang Family’s home.
She had assumed that by the time she got back home, Grandma Lu and Lu Lingli would have been sent back by Lin Wu.
Unexpectedly, the house was empty.
Where were the mother-in-law and daughter?
Bai Lu called the butler over, "Has Grandma and the young miss returned yet?"
"Yes, madam, Grandma and the young miss have not yet returned."
Upon hearing this, Bai Lu’s brows slightly furrowed.
Could it be that Lin Wu hadn’t driven the two of them out?
No!
Impossible!
With this thought, Bai Lu immediately sent a message to Lu Lingli.
[Where are you right now?]
Lin Wu was not there, and Grandma Lu was busy cooking in the kitchen with Lin Guixiang. As Lu Lingli couldn’t help, she cuddled on the living room sofa and played with her phone. Seeing the message from her mother, she immediately replied: [At Xiao Wu’s place.]
At Lin Wu’s place?
Bai Lu subconsciously checked the time—it had been two hours since Lu Lingli and Grandma Lu had gone to the Lin Family’s house.
Could it be that Lin Wu was still keeping them for dinner?
No way.
So, the daughter must be lying to her.
With this thought, Bai Lu pressed the button to make a video call, expecting Lu Lingli would be too guilty to answer, but to her surprise, Lu Lingli answered quickly.
"Mom, are you looking for me for something?"
Bai Lu saw Lu Lingli appeared to be sitting in the living room, the background cozy and warm.
"Lu Lingli, where are you?" Bai Lu asked.
Lu Lingli said with a smile, "I’m at Xiao Wu’s place."
Lin Wu’s place?
Why hadn’t Lin Wu sent her away?
"And your grandma?" Bai Lu continued to ask.
"My grandma is here too," Lu Lingli turned the camera, "She and Aunt Lin are busy making dumplings in the kitchen!"
Soon, Bai Lu saw a younger figure.
From Bai Lu’s perspective, in the kitchen, Lin Guixiang was making dumplings while laughing and talking to Grandma Lu, the scene was very harmonious.
This...
This did not seem to match what she had envisioned.
Lin Guixiang’s facial features were not as shrewd as she had imagined; rather, they were very friendly.
She was also quite beautiful and had an aura that made it hard for anyone to dislike her appearance.
Could it be that she was wrong?
Bai Lu narrowed her eyes, not having time to process, when Lu Lingli turned the camera back around, "Mom, I won’t talk to you anymore, I’m going to help Aunt Lin make dumplings."
Seeing is believing.
Bai Lu had thought she’d see her daughter and mother-in-law become a laughingstock, but she did not expect things to turn out this way.
Just as Lu Lingli was about to hang up the call, she noticed something was off about Bai Lu’s background, "Mom, didn’t you go to pay New Year’s visit to Zhang Xianxian? How come you’re back so early? Did Zhang Xianxian drive you away?"
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