Chapter 327 The Mischievous Young Master 13 He was muttering to himself when suddenly those clear eyes opened in the darkness.
"They sneaked back. Has it finally been confirmed that Aunt Liu is an enemy agent? Is the police conclusive evidence?"
Zi Xi gracefully straightened up slightly, as if she had expected him to return, her voice carrying a hint of the languidness of the night.
All of Lu Ran's dissatisfaction and grumbling instantly got stuck in his throat, and he froze on the spot, his face turning pale and then red.
After he left, he did verify the news of Aunt Liu's arrest through his own channels and realized the seriousness of the matter.
At this moment, Zi Xi's words exposed his true feelings, leaving him only with embarrassment and a sense of helplessness at being seen through.
He opened his mouth as if to refute, but couldn't utter a single word.
Finally, he deflated like a punctured balloon, let out a heavy groan, roughly pulled back the other corner of the blanket, lay down with his back to Zi Xi, and wrapped himself up tightly.
"...Tomorrow! We're going to get our marriage certificate tomorrow!"
After a long while, just when Zi Xi thought he wouldn't speak again and was about to drift back to sleep, she heard his muffled voice coming from under the covers.
Zi Xi rolled her eyes. Why bother getting a marriage certificate? It would be better to just continue living like this without a formal marriage certificate, so that she could leave later.
But the next day, despite Zi Xi's reluctance, the marriage certificate was obtained.
After obtaining the marriage certificate, Ju Luran disappeared again.
Lu Ran didn't appear until the night before his uncle Lu Zhenguo's 60th birthday.
Lu Zhenguo held a high position in the family. Although he did not hold an important position like his younger brother Lu Zhenbang, he was a pillar of the family. He was upright, rigid, and valued rules the most.
Therefore, this birthday banquet was not only a family gathering, but also a display of the Lu family's connections and prestige.
Naturally, Lu Ran and his wife, who had just gotten married, were among those invited.
The birthday banquet was held at the Lu family's old residence, a traditional courtyard house.
The courtyard was decorated with lanterns and colorful streamers, and guests filled the house. The air was filled with the aroma of food and wine and lively greetings.
Shen Yurong and Zhou Qingjian, as relatives of the bride, also squeezed into the birthday banquet.
Zhou Qingjian took off his usual work clothes and put on a brand new dark Zhongshan suit, his hair combed slicked back and shiny.
He was carrying two beautifully packaged boxes of pastries and a long box tied with red silk, inside which was a valuable wild ginseng.
These were all purchased with the money he made from reselling, and they were quite valuable, far exceeding the usual gifts given to younger generations.
Shen Yurong dressed up meticulously, wearing an eye-catching navy blue woolen coat over a maroon sweater, with a newly bought silk scarf around her neck, and her face lightly powdered and adorned with jewels.
As soon as she entered, she took Zhou Qingjian's arm, her face full of smiles, and greeted the elders familiarly.
"Uncle, I wish you boundless happiness and longevity! This is just a small token of my appreciation, please don't find it offensive!"
Zhou Qingjian presented the gift with a respectful tone, but a hint of smugness could not be hidden in his eyes.
During the meal, whenever someone talked about the current situation or livelihood, he would always chime in with a few words at the right time.
Shen Yurong moved among the women of the Lu family, seemingly chatting idly, but her words always inadvertently revealed the affluence of their current life and Zhou Qingjian's abilities.
Their glamorous appearance certainly attracted a lot of attention.
However, their uninvited arrival was met with only slight nods from some of the more reserved elders, such as Uncle Lu Zhenguo, who sat in the main seat, without saying much.
Several old friends who had a close relationship with the Lu family exchanged glances, shook their heads slightly, and whispered among themselves.
In contrast, Shen Zixi and Lu Ran's appearance was much more low-key.
Lu Ran remained as carefree and unrestrained as ever, dressed in a simple shirt and black pants, with his hands in his pockets. He showed no expression as to the arrival of Zi Xi's family for the Lu family banquet.
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