Fan Shenglun walked up to Lu Gengsheng's portrait and bowed solemnly.
The middle-aged man, who had been a prominent figure in the business world for many years, took only three seconds to make this gesture, but it influenced Lu Yi and everyone present for most of their lives.
Upon hearing Lu Yi's words, he looked each of the girls up and down.
Finally, the focus shifted from Liang Shiyue's face to Liang's mother.
He stepped forward and politely extended his hand.
"Thank you for taking care of Lu Yi for so long. If you encounter any trouble in the future, you can come to the Fan family to find me."
Mrs. Liang was shocked and at a loss for what to do.
A person with such a powerful aura is clearly not an ordinary boss.
Her work rarely involved dealing with people of this caliber, and she was unsure how to interact with him.
He rubbed his hands together, looking at Lu Yi with a restrained expression.
"And this is...?"
Before Lu Yi could answer, Fan Shenglun gave a gentle smile.
"I am Lu Yi's godfather, surnamed Fan. I'm here today to pay my respects to Old Master Lu. I'll go to Lu's parents later to inform them."
His arrangements were so meticulous that Mother Liang choked up and couldn't speak after hearing them.
With red eyes, she grabbed Fan Shenglun's hand.
“Lu Yi has had a tough few years. I’m so happy for him that you’ll be taking care of him from now on…”
Fan Shenglun was taken aback when he saw how excited she was.
I had heard Fan Huijun talk about Lu Yi's background before. All I knew was that the child was lost at a young age and later grew up in his adoptive mother's home.
Later, she depended on Lu Tangbo for survival, but lived alone most of the time.
Lu Yi was taken back to the Lu family by his biological parents some time ago, but he didn't stay there for long. He moved back to his adoptive parents' old house because he couldn't stand the difficulties caused by his siblings.
His more than seventeen years of hardships can be summed up in a single sentence from an outsider.
Hearing Liang's mother recount Lu Yi's hardships with such a flustered tone, he felt a mix of emotions.
Perhaps I've been living in a superior environment for too long, and I can no longer empathize with those unfortunate children through mere imagination!
Fan Shenglun glanced at Lu Yi, who looked calm and composed beside him, and nodded seriously.
"Don't worry! Junjun is growing up and will get married sooner or later. Lu Yi is the only son in the Fan family, and I won't treat him badly like others do!"
Seeing her mother lose her composure in front of so many people, Liang Shiyue awkwardly tugged at her sleeve.
She called out softly, "Mom, didn't we agree on this at home?"
Liang's mother let go of Fan Shenglun's hand and wiped away her tears.
“I’m sorry, I watched this child grow up. I couldn’t help but feel sorry for him when I thought about how he was suffering.”
Her moist eyes revealed a gentle concern, as if she were silently offering solace to someone beyond the person before her.
Lu Yi's lips moved slightly, and after Fan Shenglun put his arm around his shoulder, he chuckled and said, "Auntie has also worried a lot about me and Uncle, and I remember it all!"
As he spoke, he looked at Liang Shiyue with a gentle expression.
"This is Sister Junjun's father, and also my...godfather. You haven't met him before, but do you know what to call him when you see him again?"
Gu Keke glanced at Liang Shiyue with envy and said first, "Uncle Fan, I recognized you, but you didn't recognize me?"
Lin Xiaoya, standing at the very edge, had a strange expression.
Upon hearing how Gu Keke addressed Fan Shenglun, he nudged Gu Keke and stepped forward, saying, "Hello, Uncle Fan."
The space wasn't big to begin with, and with her squeezing in like that, Gu Keke could only squeeze Liang Shiyue, which meant Liang Shiyue ended up standing at the back.
"Jiangzhou has been known for its beautiful women since ancient times, and Coco has grown into a stunning beauty!"
Fan Shenglun affectionately patted Gu Keke's head. "I heard you were asking around about alpacas the other day. I happen to have a friend who raises these little creatures in the countryside. I'll take you to see them another day."
Almost everyone in the circle knows that Gu Keke has some mental issues.
But no one ever saw her have an attack.
No one knows who first spread the rumor.
Anyway, when the news reached Fan Shenglun's ears, Gu Keke was the kind of lively young lady who believed everything she heard, acting on a whim without seeking any meaning, just for fun.
So, deep down, I feel that this girl has an easier life than my own daughter.
He also wanted Fan Huijun to live such a carefree life, but the heavy burden couldn't be left unattended, so he could only suppress her lazy style and force her to become a strong woman like Lu Baofei who could stand on her own.
Because of this, the father and son had many conflicts.
The most serious incident was when Fan Huijun, in a fit of anger, went abroad to stay far away from him.
"Uncle Fan, when are you going? Can I come along too?"
Unwilling to be ignored, Lin Xiaoya took another step forward.
Seeing Fan Shenglun and Gu Keke chatting enthusiastically, Lu Yi calmly took Liang Shiyue's hand and brought her to his side.
Liang's mother was also completely baffled by Lin Xiaoya's actions.
But she didn't know what to do, so she quietly went to the rest area to greet the guests.
"This person is also...Lu Yi's friend, right?"
Fan Shenglun glanced at Lin Xiaoya's eyebrows and eyes, and a question suddenly arose in his mind.
This girl is quite shrewd; at first glance, I thought I saw a young Mrs. Lin!
"Yes, Lu Yi and I are very close. Uncle Fan, my surname is Lin and my name is Lin Xiaoya. Please take care of me in the future."
Lin Xiaoya's lips curled slightly upwards, and the shrewdness between her brows was undisguised, revealing her eagerness to curry favor with the Fan family.
"Great, it'll be more lively if everyone goes."
After Fan Shenglun finished speaking casually, he turned to Liang Shiyue and said, "This girl is clearly a promising student. I heard from Junjun that you got into a university in Fengcheng. Not bad, not bad at all. You have a bright future ahead of you!"
Liang Shiyue was surprised to receive the compliment and flashed a set of neat white teeth.
"Thank you, Uncle Fan. Actually, I didn't do well on the exam, otherwise I could have stayed in Jiangzhou like Xiaoya."
Liang Shiyue couldn't bear to see Lin Xiaoya embarrassed, so she deliberately helped her out.
Looking at her, Lin Xiaoya not only showed no gratitude, but also glared at her with disdain before turning her head away.
"Xiaoyue, don't underestimate yourself. Fengcheng University is no worse than Jiangzhou University. When we were choosing a partner university for our targeted training program, we chose Fengcheng University."
Fan Shenglun seemed to like Liang Shiyue very much, but he wasn't as affectionate as he was with Gu Keke.
Lu Yi sensed Lin Xiaoya's hostility towards Liang Shiyue and knew that Lin Xiaoya wanted to find out Liang Shiyue's identity in public through Fan Shenglun.
Fan Shenglun could see it too.
Just then, a commotion broke out outside.
Everyone's attention was drawn to it.
Fan Shenglun patted Lu Yi and Liang Shiyue on the shoulder respectively, "You are both good kids, take care. Xiao Yi, I'll go to the car to make a call first, and I'll come back later."
Seeing Lu Yi nod, he avoided the crowd and strode away.
"Xiaoya, you haven't left yet?"
"Mom, I told you Xiaoya was definitely waiting for me, but you didn't believe me!"
Lu Han emerged from the crowd, and her eyes widened the moment she saw Lin Xiaoya.
"Han'er..."
Qin Fengying tried to stop him, but it was too late. Lu Han had already run ahead of Lin Xiaoya and become the most conspicuous person around.
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