Chapter 60 Innocent Boy
A sudden roar like a lion startled Yan Zhihuai, causing him to drop the chocolate from his hand.
Yu Zhouxing and Yan Chaoqing exchanged a glance: So, Grandpa Lu doesn't know that one of his little cabbages has been taken?
Fu Yanle was also a little confused, and quickly winked at Lu Minghe: Damn! Didn't you tell the old man?
Lu Minghe: Of course I didn't say that!
Fu Yanle was furious: Why the hell didn't you say so?
Lu Minghe couldn't help but roll his eyes: Why the hell am I not saying anything when you're the one saying it?
Previously, Fu Yanle had taken a liking to Su Fengyao and had done all sorts of things for him, which greatly displeased Old Master Lu. He was convinced that Fu Yanle was bewitched and even wanted to invite various masters to his home to work together to exorcise the evil spirits from his grandson. It can be said that Old Master Lu, who had been powerful for most of his life, was most frustrated during the years when Fu Yanle lost his mind because of Su Fengyao.
Later, when the day finally arrived that Fu Yanle awakened, Grandpa Lu held the parrot and almost wept with joy. But despite this, Grandpa Lu was still wary of Fu Yanle's behavior of "falling in love".
When Lu Minghe learned that Fu Yanle and Yu Jingchen had agreed to a marriage, he didn't take it seriously at all. After all, these two were completely unrelated, and to agree to a marriage right off the bat seemed ridiculous.
They're not really dating, but they've agreed to a marriage of convenience. If the old man finds out, it'll be another dog-beating incident. It's better not to tell him and just pretend nothing happened. After all, once the agreement expires, they'll be done with each other!
Seeing that the two little beasts were still attacking each other with their eyes and completely disregarding him, Old Master Lu slammed his fist on the table and said, "You two little beasts!"
Grandpa Yu fiddled with Yan Zhihuai's fluffy coat, not quite understanding why Old Man Lu would call his two grandsons "little beasts." Wasn't that just a veiled insult calling himself an old beast?
"Ahem!" Lu Minghe took the lead, "Grandpa, let's talk this out, don't get angry, the child is old enough to save face!"
“That’s right, Uncle Lu.” Yan Chaoqing placed the teacup next to Old Master Lu. “This is a treasure from the old house. I brought it out especially to entertain Uncle Lu. Please have a sip and calm down.”
Old Master Lu snorted coldly, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "I knew it! Why did this weasel suddenly show up at the door? It seems you want to see if my grandson suits your taste, doesn't it?"
Grandpa Yu calmly replied, "My grandson's boyfriend, is it not allowed for me to take a look?"
"Of course not! Why should only my grandson be here, while your grandson isn't even a shadow?" Old Master Lu put down his teacup. "What? Doesn't your grandson respect his boyfriend's grandfather?"
"Of course I wouldn't dare."
Yu Jingchen's voice rang out from outside the hall.
Fu Yanle immediately turned his head, "Brother Chen!"
Yu Jingchen entered the hall, pinched the back of his neck, then turned to look at Old Master Lu and said, "I heard that Grandpa invited you to our home, so I rushed back immediately. However, the company is quite a distance from the old house, and it's rush hour now, so I was delayed on the way. It was my fault for not being able to greet you in person, but I absolutely did not mean to be disrespectful to you."
He walked over to Old Master Lu, poured him some tea, raised the cup with both hands, and said in a gentle and respectful tone, "Please forgive me."
Grandpa Lu hesitated to accept the tea, and Grandpa Yu frowned at the sight, but dared not spoil his grandson's mood, so he could only hold his breath. Yan Chaoqing was somewhat worried, but did not say anything in favor of her son. Yu Zhouxing was not flustered at all, and was happy to see his son make a fool of himself.
Yu Jingchen's eyelids were lowered modestly, his wrist straight and steady, but Fu Yanle couldn't resist. He stepped forward and took the teacup from Yu Jingchen's hand, unusually using both hands, and pretended to be a well-behaved grandson, saying with a smile, "Grandpa, please have some tea."
"...Hmph!" Old Master Lu took the teacup. "You're siding with outsiders, you're spineless!"
Fu Yanle said, "Chen Ge and I just got back, and he went to work at the company, so it really wasn't intentional that I was late. I can vouch for that."
"Then why didn't you tell me you had a boyfriend before? Everyone else knew, but I didn't!" Old Master Lu put down his teacup again. "Am I so unworthy?"
"How could that be!" Lu Minghe, who had once extorted ten million from Yu Jingchen, quickly stepped forward to defend Fu Yanle. "In all honesty, this is my fault. I thought their relationship wasn't stable enough, and I was afraid you'd get upset if you found out, so I decided to keep it from you until things were more stable."
Who knew that he would suddenly meet the parents publicly today! He thought that Grandpa Yu just wanted to take a look.
“That’s right, that’s right.” Fu Yanle nodded repeatedly. “But Chen Ge and I are stable now. I like him, and he likes me. We are really in a serious relationship, and we’re not afraid of Grandpa finding out.”
Yu Jingchen resisted the urge to pat Fu Yanle's head and said, "Grandpa Lu, I know that in your eyes, no one is good enough for Lele."
Grandpa Lu said, "Of course!"
"But I genuinely like Lele. There is no ulterior motive involved, and there is no exploitation or deception involved. I have no prior dating experience, so I cannot guarantee that I can be perfect in every way, but I will always take this as my standard and commitment, and do my best. I said this in front of both sets of parents. This is my attitude and sincerity, showing that my feelings for Lele are definitely not just a passing fancy, and that I have no intention of belittling or toying with him."
Yu Jingchen looked directly into Old Master Lu's deep, piercing eyes, his tone gentle yet firm.
"I beg you to give me a chance. I will cherish Lele with all my heart and live up to what I said today."
Fu Yanle lowered his eyes and couldn't help but secretly tug at Yu Jingchen's sleeve, then carefully hooked his little finger.
Yan Zhihuai noticed his subtle actions and nodded thoughtfully.
It seems that Brother Fu Yanle and Brother Jingchen truly like each other, because when he saw Ruan Ruan, he also wanted to hook his finger with hers.
"...I'm not an old-fashioned person, and I don't want to do the evil thing of breaking up lovers, but!" Old Master Lu stood firm, "Anyone can say nice things and talk big. Even if you're sincere in your words today, it's only because you two are still together. Once you've lost interest in him, you'll still discard him like trash."
Yu Jingchen said, "I—"
"Report! I have something to say!" Fu Yanle straightened his back and raised his head, as if in military training. "I want to express my opinions and views!"
Old Master Lu glared angrily and immediately activated the silencing mechanism, "You have no opinion!"
Fu Yanle suffered from selective deafness.
“I think as long as Chen is sincere now, that’s enough, because no one can predict what will happen in the future. None of us can be sure what will happen tomorrow, let alone predict how long a relationship will last, so we can’t force things to the future. If one day Chen and I break up and we no longer have feelings for each other, then it just means our fate has run its course, and we can just break up peacefully.”
Yu Jingchen suddenly tightened his grip on Fu Yanle's fingers.
Fu Yanle also beckoned to him and said, "If we break up not because our feelings have dried up, but because someone did something bad and damaged our relationship, then we will resolve this matter ourselves. Of course, it's a bit disheartening to talk about this now, but that's my thought. I think we can deal with the future later. Right now, we genuinely like each other and want to stay together, and that's enough."
He took a breath and said, "I know Grandpa is worried about me and afraid that I will get hurt, but I subjectively believe in Brother Chen's character, and objectively I also believe that he would never do such a shameless thing."
“That’s right.” Old Master Yu finally found a chance to chime in. “I can guarantee my grandson’s character is absolutely flawless. Besides, my grandson has been outstanding since he was a child, always a top performer wherever he goes. Moreover, he has been steady, mature, sensible, and filial since childhood, never causing trouble. You could say he is—”
Grandpa Yu raised his hand, speaking with dramatic intonation: "A pure and innocent good boy, with a clear conscience and a clean mind!"
Yu Jingchen's lips twitched slightly.
“I can also testify for Brother Jingchen.” Yan Zhihuai decided to protect Brother Jingchen’s love. “Brother Jingchen has always rejected love letters and confessions without hesitation, leaving no room for anyone’s imagination, and never being ambiguous or unclear with anyone. He can be said to be a model of male virtue. Tell me, how many pure boys like him are there nowadays?”
Yu Zhouxing's lips twitched slightly.
“Yes, yes, Uncle Lu, look how well the two children match!” Yan Chaoqing’s eyes sparkled with love. “Look at them, it’s like an unknown magnetic field surrounds them, and no one can get in. That magnetic field is love! Tell me, how many young couples these days can be as pure and passionate, intense yet calm as they are? It’s amazing!”
Lu Minghe's lips twitched slightly.
"..." After a long silence, Old Master Lu finally said, "Are you trying to play games with me?"
"I'm just telling the truth, don't get defensive." Grandpa Yu patted Yan Zhihuai in his arms. "If I really wanted to praise my grandson, I could go on for three days and three nights. There's no way around it, my grandson is just that outstanding."
"Isn't my grandson outstanding?" Old Master Lu pointed at Fu Yanle. "My grandson's awards from his school days could fill a dictionary, and knocking them all down could send you to your grave. Which exam wasn't he number one in every time? He could easily get into the top universities in the country, always ranking first in his major. He doesn't even need to fight for a spot to study abroad; schools are vying to give it to him! My grandson has had a wide range of interests since childhood—music, chess, calligraphy, painting, singing, dancing… what can't he do? He's a complete all-rounder!"
A man's competitive spirit truly knows no age or occasion. Lu Minghe maintained his smile: Are you all trying to make this awkward for me?
Grandpa Lu sighed, shrugged, and looked indifferent. "Yes, my grandson is indeed not interested in managing a company or anything like that, but he always makes a fortune from his investments. What does that show? It shows he has amazing insight and decisive, quick, and steady decision-making ability!"
Lu Minghe's smile became even brighter: That's because the money he lost, I made up for it all!
"As for Su Fengyao, I believe you have all heard some rumors about him, but I want to say: that's all bullshit!" Old Master Lu said arrogantly. "Throughout history, which sage or capable person has not suffered some trials? Su Fengyao is not a disgrace to my grandson, but just an insignificant piece of dog shit in his life's journey. His appearance is to make my grandson's character and vision clearer!"
“That’s right!” Yan Chaoqing clapped her hands. “He doesn’t deserve it!”
Yu Zhouxing straightened his sleeves, remaining noncommittal.
"If you ask me, it's like a small temple with a lot of evil spirits, or a shallow pond with many turtles."
Old Master Lu had a leopard-like head and bulging eyes, looking fierce and menacing.
"Cao Pi's wife went to the battlefield, and Zhen Ji drew her sword!"
Author's Note:
Are you all just fucking cringeworthy?
Authors: Fu Yanle, Yu Jingchen, Lu Minghe.
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