Xiao Hong's gaze swept quickly over Yu Yao, and she said with a smile, "This must be Yu Yao, right? She is indeed a beautiful and talented girl!"
Lu Ze introduced her from the side: "This is my sister-in-law."
Yu Yao's eyes crinkled into a smile. "Hello, sister-in-law!"
Just after we finished greeting each other, Hu Lingyu came over, pulled Yu Yao around, and looked her up and down. "It's only been a short time since we last met, but you look thinner. Mom made your favorite candied apples and garlic shrimp later, so eat more."
Yu Yao smiled and nodded, "Mom's cooking is sure to be delicious, I'll definitely eat a lot later."
Seeing a light sheen of sweat on Yu Yao's forehead, Xiao Hong reminded her, "Mom, Yu Yao and Lu Ze must be tired from their long journey. Let them sit down, have some water and fruit, and rest."
"Yes, yes, your sister-in-law is right."
Hearing the commotion, Mr. Lu and Lu Guojian came downstairs and greeted Yu Yao.
Grandpa Lu said to Lu Ze, "Lu Ze, come to my study with me."
After saying that, he looked around again and didn't see the third brother, Lu Guoliang. He then told Lu Yuanhao to ask Lu Guoliang to come to the study when he arrived.
Hu Lingyu pulled Yu Yao to sit down on the sofa and asked her if she was adjusting well to island life and if there was anything she wasn't used to.
The eldest sister-in-law, Xiao Hong, brought Yu Yao some washed lychees and peeled apples to eat.
The warm welcome from everyone helped ease Yu Yao's initial nervousness upon arrival.
Xiao Hong chatted for a while, then asked Hu Lingyu to keep Yu Yao company while she went into the kitchen to prepare the remaining dishes.
Yu Yao and Hu Lingyu were chatting happily when the door on the first floor opened, and Su Ya and a man walked in.
The man's features resemble Lu Yunqi's, so he must be Lu Ze's third brother, Lu Guoliang.
As expected, Lu Yuanhao's next words confirmed her guess.
"Third Uncle, Grandpa wants you to go directly to the study after you arrive."
Lu Guoliang and Yu Yao nodded, said hello, and went upstairs.
Su Ya walked over and sat on the sofa opposite Yu Yao. She took some fruit to eat while listening to Hu Lingyu and Yu Yao talk, occasionally interjecting a few words.
They seem much more well-behaved now.
Not long after dinner was prepared, Lu Ze and the others came out of the study.
Seeing his serious expression, Yu Yao was about to ask him what was wrong when she heard Old Master Lu drop a bombshell at the dinner table.
"Today is the last family reunion dinner of the Lu family. Starting tomorrow, each branch of the Lu family will publish a notice in the newspaper to separate and sever ties."
"What? You want to split up the family? I don't agree!" Su Ya's expression changed drastically, and she blurted out.
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