Chapter 329: A pleasant chat
Lu Beiyu, who had brought up the topic, had a particularly ugly expression, her face turning red and blue. When she looked at Zhong Nianyao, her eyes were murderous. If eyes could become physical, she would have cut Zhong Nianyao into pieces by now.
Although Long Jiarui was the center of the topic but had never spoken a word, she felt very happy at this moment.
She was the eldest daughter raised in a wealthy family, so it was natural that she would not indulge in petty love affairs. Her union with Lu Chenran was not based on love at all.
She didn't care about Lu Chenran keeping a mistress outside. It wasn't Zhong Mengxuan, but it could be Li Mengxuan, Chen Mengxuan, etc. What she was dissatisfied with was that this matter was exposed not long after they got married. It was simply a slap in her face.
In this matter, the greedy mistress was indeed despicable. However, Lu Chenran was not innocent either.
However, there are some things that she is not suitable to say out loud. Now that Zhong Nianyao says it so carefreely, it really feels so damn good!
The matter between Lu Chenran and Zhong Mengxuan was originally the eldest wife's matter. Now that Zhong Nianyao had said it so bluntly, everyone was at a loss for words.
"Miss Zhong!" Madam Lu's sharp eyes fell on Zhong Nianyao. "I think you should have some sense of what to say and what to say! Although it was the old man who invited you here today, don't forget that this is the Lu family."
"Madam Lu, then you really wronged me."
Feeling the pressure deliberately emanating from Madam Lu, Zhong Nianyao's expression remained unchanged, a faint smile still on her face. "From the moment we entered until now, all the topics were brought up by you. I just responded with a few words. Of course, if the truth I told you makes you unhappy, then I apologize here. After all, not everyone listens to the truth."
"Of course, there's also the fact that it was your granddaughter who first brought up this topic. It seems she's quite critical of her brother! Otherwise, she wouldn't bring up these... uh, scandalous things about her brother in such an occasion!"
"Don't talk nonsense." Lu Beiyu almost jumped up and pointed at Zhong Nianyao's nose and started scolding, "When did I ever say anything about my brother! I was talking about your shameless cousin."
"Yeah!" Zhong Nianyao nodded, not angry at all. "Then your brother who got involved with my cousin isn't necessarily a good person either!"
Lu Beiyu was so angry that her face turned red.
"What are you talking about!"
At this moment, a commanding voice rang out, followed by the figure of Mr. Lu coming down the stairs. His sharp eyes swept around the people in the living room, and his tone was a little stern.
One step behind him was Lu Yichen. His eyes first fell on Zhong Nianyao. When he saw the smile on Zhong Nianyao's face and her relaxed expression, his originally stern face instantly melted.
Seeing Mr. Lu's arrival, Mrs. Lu's aggressive aura immediately disappeared, and the smile on her face became kind, just like an ordinary elder. "We didn't talk about anything, just chatting about family matters. This is Miss Zhong's first time here, so we can get to know each other better."
As she spoke, her gaze fell on Zhong Nian Yao, with a warning in her eyes.
Mr. Lu didn't seem to believe what Mrs. Lu said. He looked at Zhong Nianyao, and the majesty on his face disappeared, replaced by kindness. "Nianyao, did you enjoy chatting just now?"
Mr. Lu's statement, which was so obviously contradictory, made Mrs. Lu look very unhappy.
After Zhong Nianyao looked around at the people sitting in the living room, under everyone's somewhat worried gaze, she slowly said, "It's fine. It's a pleasure chatting with them."
After the words were spoken, everyone else breathed a sigh of relief.
They were worried that Zhong Nianyao would take this opportunity to complain, and then they would definitely be reprimanded by Mr. Lu. No matter what Zhong Nianyao's identity was, she was a guest invited by Mr. Lu.
Therefore, in front of Mr. Lu, they didn't dare to say anything excessive to Zhong Nian Yao.
Old Madam Lu gave Zhong Nianyao a look that said, "You're smart."
Facing Madam Lu's gaze, Zhong Nianyao just found it funny.
From the beginning, she had no intention of complaining. She wouldn't even take such a small matter to heart, so how could she possibly complain? Moreover, she couldn't possibly suffer any loss in such a small situation.
Although he could sense that the atmosphere in the living room was a little off, since Zhong Nianyao had already said so, Mr. Lu naturally wouldn't continue to ask questions.
Now that Zhong Nianyao and Lu Yichen are together, there's a good chance she'll be able to enter the Lu family in the future. By then, Zhong Nianyao will still have to get along with other people. There are some things she has to go through, and as the head of this large family, it's not convenient for him to interfere too much.
Mr. Lu soon sat down and started chatting with Zhong Nian Yao, asking some trivial questions.
Because of Mr. Lu's presence, others no longer dared to make sarcastic remarks.
The atmosphere in the living room also seemed much more harmonious.
Soon, dinner was ready, and everyone went to the living room and took their seats.
After sitting down, Zhong Nianyao noticed something strange. She and the old man were sitting to Mr. Lu's right. To Mr. Lu's left sat Mrs. Lu. Next to Mrs. Lu sat the protagonists of the day—Lu Chenran and Long Jiarui.
This seating arrangement is indeed quite strange. Lu Yichen's status in the Lu family should not be high, so why is he sitting on the right side of Mr. Lu?
The others didn't show any signs of abnormality either, as they were obviously used to it.
However, she did notice that when Lu Yichen and she sat down, Old Madam Lu looked at Lu Yichen deeply.
The look was complicated, filled with fear and dissatisfaction, but without any kindness. It was not at all like the look a mother gives her child.
Although she was confused in her heart, Zhong Nianyao's face did not show it at all.
The Lu family was a large family, so they naturally followed certain rules. For example, they were not allowed to talk while eating or sleeping. While they didn't say a word, they didn't say too much either, and it was very quiet.
Lu Yichen has been taking care of Zhong Nian Yao, picking up food for her, peeling shrimps and picking out fish bones from time to time, acting like a model boyfriend.
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