Chapter 162: Parting on bad terms
The moment she saw the old lady of the Lu family, Zhong Nianyao was stunned for a moment. However, she then remembered the meal she had with Lu Yichen before, and she had a rough idea of what was going on.
Madam Lu looked towards the door. When she saw Zhong Nianyao coming in, she just glanced at her indifferently and pointed to the seat opposite, "Sit down!"
That attitude wasn't exactly arrogant, but it was disregarding. Clearly, in her eyes, someone like Zhong Nianyao was simply not worthy of her attention. There wasn't any contempt or arrogance, but it was clear she didn't take anyone seriously.
Zhong Nian Yao was not angry. She went straight to sit down opposite Mrs. Lu. Then, before the other party greeted her, she picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.
After seeing Zhong Nian Yao's behavior, Mrs. Lu, who was sitting opposite, couldn't help but frown, and a trace of disdain flashed in her eyes.
The two of them sat opposite each other like this, and neither of them spoke first.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the room was exceptionally silent. Aside from the faint murmur of the woman serving beside him making tea, there was no other extraneous sound in the room.
"You're quite patient."
It was unknown how long it took before Mrs. Lu slowly spoke. However, her tone was flat and it was impossible to tell what she meant. "It's just a pity!"
Zhong Nianyao raised an eyebrow, but didn't ask what was the pity. She just smiled and said, "Of course I can keep my composure. After all, it was you who came to me today, not me who came to you."
Hearing this, Madam Lu was not angry, but smiled gently, "You are quite an interesting little girl, but it's a pity that you and my third son are not a good match!"
really!
Zhong Nianyao immediately understood what was going on. She picked up the teacup and took a sip before continuing, "So, Madam Lu, you came to me today because of Third Master Lu?"
"I heard that you are very familiar with my third son!" Mrs. Lu also put down her teacup and looked directly at Zhong Nianyao, "I didn't know that my third son likes your type!"
"Mrs. Lu, I think there are some things that need to be made clear."
Mrs. Lu's disdainful attitude didn't cause any emotion in Zhong Nianyao. Her tone remained calm. "I don't know who you heard this from, but there's nothing ambiguous between Third Master Lu and me. We were just having a simple meal."
"Really?" Madam Lu said sarcastically, "I've never heard of him having dinner with that woman before. You're a special case."
"It's truly my honor!" Zhong Nianyao shrugged and continued, "But, Madam, you've made such a fuss to come see me just for a meal. Should I be flattered?"
"Sharp-tongued!" A hint of displeasure flashed in Madam Lu's eyes. "However, our Lu family has a deep foundation and has always maintained good relations with other aristocratic families. What our Lu family needs is a daughter-in-law who is prudent in her words and deeds, not a sharp-tongued one."
"Don't worry about that," Zhong Nianyao shook her head. "Old Madam, I can tell you that I have no interest in Third Master Lu, nor in your Lu family, so there's no need for you to be so nervous."
Hearing Zhong Nianyao's statement, a hint of confusion flashed in Mrs. Lu's eyes, "So, are you expressing your determination to me?"
"No!" Zhong Nianyao smiled. "I'm just telling you how I feel right now, so you can rest assured for the time being. No one can predict what will happen in the future. Maybe one day I'll suddenly become interested in Mr. Lu Sanye!"
"I'm just a person who follows my heart, so I really can't predict what will happen in the future."
She never made any conclusions about things that had not happened yet. As for what happened between her and Lu Yichen, she did not have any strange feelings, at least not now.
As for what happens in the future, we’ll talk about it later.
Of course, she didn't deny that her answer was just to piss off Old Madam Lu. After all, she was really unhappy that she was invited here like this.
Hearing Zhong Nianyao's words, even Mrs. Lu, who had remained calm, couldn't help but change her expression. "You are provoking me."
"I dare not."
Although she said this, the expression on Zhong Nianyao's face was completely different. "I'm just telling the truth. However, I think what the old lady needs now is not to lecture me here, but to take good care of Mr. Lu. After all, Mr. Lu is your son. There is no relationship between you and me."
The Lu family was the most prominent family in the imperial capital, and indeed in China. Everyone had always been respectful to Old Madam Lu, but now she was being lectured by a young girl. Her expression darkened.
As Mrs. Lu's expression changed, the air pressure in the private room became lower and lower.
The woman who was making tea nearby slowed down her movements and even her breathing. Her nerves were tense, for she was afraid that she would become cannon fodder if she was not careful.
Zhong Nianyao, who caused all this, seemed completely oblivious. She smiled faintly and stood up. "Madam Lu, I think, by now, you probably don't really want to talk to me anymore. So, I won't stay here any longer and bother you."
"I'll take my leave now. Please continue to drink your tea slowly!"
After saying that, under Madam Lu's stern face, she turned around and left the private room.
The bodyguards at the door didn't dare to stop her and could only let Zhong Nian Yao leave.
After Zhong Nian Yao left the private room, Madam Lu could no longer control her anger and directly threw the teacup on the table to the ground, making a series of crisp sounds of broken porcelain.
Neither the woman making tea in the room nor the bodyguard guarding the door dared to breathe.
Zhong Nianyao, who had not walked far yet, raised a sarcastic smile at the corner of her mouth after hearing the sound of the cup being smashed.
After leaving the teahouse, Zhong Nianyao dialed Lu Yichen's number without any hesitation.
This was before, Lu Yichen said that they wanted to exchange numbers, so that if there were any more supernatural incidents in the future, he could ask her for help. She thought about it and felt that it was okay, so they exchanged numbers.
Soon, someone picked up the phone and a magnetic voice sounded.
"It's really rare that you would call me."
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