Chapter 170 will provide this opportunity.
Xia Yu straightened his posture, adjusted his tie, and said casually, "You're right. My dad's health isn't good. I raised Zhenzhen single-handedly when she was little. It's hard to balance work and family. Luckily, Zhenzhen is obedient and sensible. Otherwise, it would be a real headache for me to raise her alone."
What does it mean for someone to take care of her?
Isn't the subtext that Xia Zhen's excellence is entirely due to her father, and has nothing to do with her grandfather?
Grandpa Xia looked over and said, "I told you to bring Zhenzhen back to play often, but you always said you didn't have time and refused to bring her back! Have you forgotten? I taught Zhenzhen calligraphy when she was little! If she hadn't had a good foundation, how could Zhenzhen have been so good at her studies?"
Xia Yu: "Yes, you're teaching a child to write cursive script. Even the elementary school teacher told me that Zhenzhen's homework was completely incomprehensible."
Grandpa Xia retorted angrily, "That's because that teacher was unqualified, what does it have to do with me teaching Zhenzhen calligraphy!"
Xia Yu looked at his silent daughter with a look of satisfaction. His daughter was dressed beautifully today and didn't say a word. When others looked at her, she would just smile politely. She was just like a vase, perfectly beautiful.
Xia Yu sighed with relief, "Fortunately, my daughter is a good daughter. Even if she takes a small wrong turn in life, she can stop the damage in time and make herself better."
Grandpa Xia: "You unfilial son! Who are you calling a misguided person!"
The man who had been talking earlier, seeing that the situation was turning bad, quietly walked away to avoid getting himself into trouble.
Xia Zhen was now like an emotionless smiling machine, completely uninterested in what was happening around her, until her gaze caught a white-haired boy, and her eyes lit up.
Lu Jin also spotted Xia Zhen at first glance.
Today she wore a white strapless evening gown, her long, slightly wavy black hair flowing like seaweed, with a few strands hanging down her chest. The black hair and the fair skin at her collarbone were a perfect match, and a pair of white high heels made her legs look even longer and whiter.
She didn't need to say much; just standing there was enough to attract all his attention.
Before coming here, Lu Jin kept telling himself that there would be a lot of people here, and he had to restrain himself and not give anyone a chance to gossip about her. But when he saw her, he suddenly felt that nothing else mattered.
He wanted to get closer to her.
The sudden appearance of a white-haired boy in the hall naturally attracted the attention of others.
The young man had a cool, white-haired air. He was tall and thin with an upright posture. His straight, tailored black suit accentuated his broad shoulders, narrow waist, and long legs, all of which attracted the attention of the women around him.
They had seen many handsome men, and Song Heng's appearance was the perfect representation in the minds of many girls. But they couldn't quite put their finger on what was so good about this young man. Just looking at his face, he was clean and handsome, but certainly not exceptionally handsome.
For some inexplicable reason, his aloof and distant demeanor, coupled with his height and long legs, inexplicably made people feel a little flutter in their hearts.
However, upon seeing his signature white hair, many people guessed his identity: the young master of the Lu family who was rumored to be engaged to the eldest daughter of the Xia family.
Lu Qi was still standing at the door. He glanced at his son, who was eagerly walking forward, and gave a sarcastic laugh. When they set off earlier, he had asked Lu Jin if he wanted to come earlier, but Lu Jin said no.
If he had shown up earlier, he might have teased Xia Zhen with every guest who came, and he didn't want to cause her any trouble.
But when he actually arrived here, he was still the one who couldn't wait.
Grandpa Xia and Xia Yu were still arguing, with the former calling him a "rebellious son" and the latter saying, "He's just like you, old man." But when they saw the little white-haired boy appear, Grandpa Xia and Xia Yu stopped arguing in unison and looked at the young man who was walking over with stern faces.
Lu Jin was very polite, "Grandpa Xia, Uncle Xia."
Grandpa Xia gave a curt "hmm".
Xia Yu didn't even bother to respond.
Lu Jin didn't mind the elderly father and son's coldness towards him. He looked at the girl beside him, his eyes softening, "Zhenzhen, happy birthday."
Actually, he had already sent her a birthday message on his phone at midnight today, but the feeling of standing in front of her and saying those words to her in person was different.
Xia Zhen's dark, moist eyes shone brightly, like scattered starlight. She smiled, pursing her lips, and said, "Thank you."
Lu Qi also came over, "Brother Xia, Xiao Yu, it's been a long time."
Grandpa Xia smiled and said, "Brother Lu, it's been a long time."
Xia Yu clicked her tongue in disdain.
Lu Qi was heartbroken. He looked at Xia Zhen and said, "Zhenzhen, happy birthday."
Xia Zhen smiled and replied, "Thank you, Uncle Lu."
Lu Qi: "Oh my, Zhenzhen is so beautiful and sensible. It's a pity I don't have such a good daughter."
Xia Yu: "Do you think everyone deserves such an outstanding daughter?"
Lu Qi said regretfully, "So in this respect, I still can't compare to you, Xiaoyu. Brother Xia has a granddaughter like that, which is something that others can only envy."
Xia Yu felt a little smug.
Grandpa Xia was also extremely pleased.
Lu Qi is indeed Lu Qi; he can easily grasp the emotions of the Xia family.
While Lu Qi was praising Xia Zhen to the skies, and Xia Yu and Grandpa Xia were feeling quite smug, Xia Zhen pulled Lu Jin's hand and walked to the side.
She handed him a glass of orange juice. "Lu Jin, are you thirsty?"
Lu Jin did not answer.
Xia Zhen looked aggrieved. "What's wrong with you? Are you afraid I'll poison you?"
Even if she had the intention, she wouldn't poison someone in public like this!
Lu Jin gave up, a helpless look on his face. He reached out to take the cup from her hand, but whether it was because he didn't take it properly or Xia Zhen didn't hold the glass of orange juice properly, the orange juice spilled out, and some of it got on Lu Jin's clothes.
"Oh dear, I didn't mean to!" Xia Zhen put down her cup and grabbed his hand in a panic. "I'll take you to the restroom to take care of this!"
Before she could finish speaking, she had already pulled him towards a less crowded area.
The bathroom door opened and closed again, and the white-haired boy was pushed against the wall. He lowered his eyes, and in the dark room, he could only see the girl glaring at him angrily by the moonlight that slid in from the window.
"Do you know how long I've waited for you! I thought you weren't coming! I messaged you, and you told me not to worry, not to worry, what do you mean? How can I not worry! Lu Jin, do you even care about me anymore! Do you not want to be with me anymore...?"
Before she could finish speaking, a hand grabbed her chin, and his breath assaulted her, urgent and fierce.
Xia Zhen only offered a token resistance before leaning limply into his arms. Her tongue was aching, but she loved it.
Her hand involuntarily rested on his chest, touching the slightly cool fabric of his suit, his chest rising and falling beneath the tailored and formal suit.
He pulled back slightly and bit her lip. "Do you like me dressed like this?"
Her breathing was unsteady, she looked at him longingly, and whispered, "I like you."
This was the first time she had seen him in a suit, and she was immediately captivated.
Xia Zhen leaned against him, tiptoed, and tried to whisper in his ear. He held her waist and lowered his head to cooperate.
She said, "I really want to strip you naked."
Lu Jin's breath hitched slightly. After a while, he lifted her chin with his fingers and murmured in a hoarse voice, "There will be this opportunity."
He lowered his eyes, coaxing the girl to open her mouth with gentle gaze, and once again stole her breath.
Today is her birthday party, he really should have arrived earlier.
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