203: Chapter 204 Losing Face for the Lu Family!
203: Chapter 204 Losing Face for the Lu Family!
The person approaching was clad in a white suit, an Armani, with a Vacheron Constantin watch on his wrist, and handsome features—clearly some rich second-generation heir, holding a glass of red wine.
As soon as Lu Xingyue spotted the individual, her expression soured, and she said coldly, “Xu Hui, what do you mean by that?”
Then Lu Xingyue turned to Tang Zhong and apologized, “I’m sorry, senior!”
“It’s fine!” Tang Zhong replied.
The man in the white suit was a rich second-generation heir named Xu Hui, who had taken an interest in Lu Xingyue.
He had come to attend Grandpa Lu’s birthday today and had tried to strike up a conversation with Lu Xingyue earlier, but she had ignored him and was waiting outside for someone else, angering Xu Hui.
What he hadn’t expected was that Lu Xingyue was actually waiting for someone like Tang Zhong, which further infuriated him, so he decided to come and have a talk to see what was what!
Xu Hui smiled and said, “What could I possibly mean?
I just wanted to make a friend!”
Then he looked at Tang Zhong, extended his hand, and introduced himself, “Brother, I don’t know how to address you.
I am Xu Hui, the heir of the Jianghai Xu Corporation!”
He believed that his reputation among the younger generation was very significant and that this person should have heard of him and would surely shake hands with him.
Then, he could retract his hand promptly to show this man his place.
Of course, Xu Hui was unafraid, having met all the prominent young masters in Jianghai, but he had never seen this man before, so he had no fear of offending him.
However, much to Xu Hui’s surprise, Tang Zhong didn’t so much as glance at him, nor did he say a word, completely leaving Xu Hui hanging.
This made Xu Hui’s face turn ugly.
“Brother, may I ask where you work?” Xu Hui asked again.
“I don’t want to talk to you.
Can you leave?” Tang Zhong said coldly, and then walked away with Lu Xingyue.
This left Xu Hui thoroughly snubbed.
Xu Hui’s face lost all its color, and he could only grind his teeth in anger.
This guy actually dared to disrespect him like that.
Watching the two of them walk away, his eyes filled with a venomous glare, “Ignorant fool, just you wait!”
At that moment, Lu Xingyue was leading Tang Zhong toward Lu Haiyang to introduce him.
While walking, she reminded, “Senior, don’t get angry with that Xu Hui.
He, being the only child of the Xu Family, often looks down on others.
I’m afraid he’ll try to trip you up, so be careful.
These rich second-generation heirs are very petty!”
Tang Zhong laughed and waved his hand, saying, “No problem!”
He wasn’t one to stoop to quarreling with trash.
Let’s go meet my grandpa.
I’ve told him about you, and he’s been wanting to see you!” Lu Xingyue said with a smile.
“I’ve been looking forward to meeting him as well!”
Soon, Lu Xingyue had brought Tang Zhong to Lu Haiyang’s side.
Next to Lu Haiyang were several middle-aged men and women who were showering him with flattery.
“Dad, I wish you fortune as vast as the East Sea and a life longer than the Southern Mountains!”
Another woman, holding a jade Buddha, said, “Dad, this is a gift from your daughter!”
However, Lu Haiyang didn’t seem very pleased, merely offering a faint smile.
But those people kept piling on the compliments, all children of Lu Haiyang.
Just then, Lu Xingyue arrived with Tang Zhong and announced cheerfully, “Grandpa, I’m here!”
Initially, Lu Haiyang’s face was downcast, but as soon as he saw Lu Xingyue, his demeanor brightened a lot and he said, “Xingyue, you’re here!”
“Yes!” Lu Xingyue replied with a smile.
The middle-aged men and women glanced at Lu Xingyue with disdain in their eyes.
But their interest quickly shifted to Tang Zhong.
Tang Zhong offered a friendly smile and then turned his attention to Lu Haiyang.
The others, however, looked at Tang Zhong with intriguing flashes in their eyes.
Lu Xingyue came to Lu Haiyang’s side and crouched down, “Grandpa!”
“My dear granddaughter, you’ve been here for so long without coming to keep your grandpa company!” Lu Haiyang said.
Lu Xingyue had been waiting outside for Tang Zhong since she arrived and hadn’t come in yet.
“Grandpa, haven’t I just arrived?” Lu Xingyue said with a smile.
“I heard from A’Jin that you were waiting for someone, who is it?” Lu Haiyang said.
A’Jin is Lu Haiyang’s personal butler, who had previously approached Lu Xingyue.
Lu Xingyue smiled and said, “Grandpa, let me introduce someone to you.”
Then she went over to Tang Zhong’s side and introduced him to Lu Haiyang, “Grandpa, this is my senior, Tang Zhong!”
And to Tang Zhong, she introduced, “This is my grandpa!”
Lu Haiyang and Tang Zhong looked at each other and both started smiling.
Tang Zhong cheerfully called out, “Grandpa!”
“Come, let me have a look at you!” Lu Haiyang said, looking at Tang Zhong with growing excitement.
Meanwhile, Lu Haiyang’s sons and daughters, at this moment, after sizing up Tang Zhong, started discussing in low voices.
“This guy’s clothes are shabby; he must not be some rich young master.”
“Lu Xingyue has brought this man to dad’s birthday celebration.
It seems she’s taken an interest in him.
That slut Lu Xingyue, since when has she had such low standards?” a woman, Lu Xingyue’s aunt, spoke mockingly at this moment.
“Who cares, let’s just wait and see!” a senior man said.
He was called Lu Chen, the eldest son of the Lu Family!
Immediately after, Lu Chen walked out towards Tang Zhong, smiled, and said, “Truly a talented individual.
Your appearance reveals something extraordinary.
It’s just that your image is a bit lacking, everything else is quite good!”
Although the words sounded like a compliment, everyone understood the implication.
Lu Xingyue’s expression turned somewhat unsightly.
Tang Zhong heard this and didn’t take it seriously at all.
Seeing that Tang Zhong didn’t react at all, Lu Chen narrowed his eyes and walked forward, reaching out his hand, “This one here, our Xingyue might be deceived by some, but we as parents will definitely vet the suitors to prevent any ill-intended individuals from harbouring any delusions.”
The implication was even clearer: he was insinuating that Tang Zhong was a gigolo.
Lu Xingyue immediately became agitated, “Uncle, what are you talking about?”
Lu Chen turned with a smile, “I just mean to help you vet, that’s all.
What, you bring a boyfriend home and don’t even introduce him?
Which family’s young master is he?”
By saying this, he was being sarcastic.
He had determined that this person couldn’t possibly belong to any distinguished family.
After all, how could a wealthy young master dress in such clothes?
Lu Chen had a construction company under him, and Tang Zhong’s attire resembled that of the workers from this company.
“Uncle, you…” Lu Xingyue’s face grew unsightly.
She knew her uncle would target her at times, but she had not expected it to happen right then – wasn’t this making her senior the butt of the joke?
Then Lu Xingyue turned to Tang Zhong, her face full of apology, “I’m sorry, senior!”
“No harm done!” Tang Zhong waved his hand and, looking at Lu Chen, he broke into a grin, “When someone asks for my name, how could I not answer!”
“I am a physical education teacher!”
As soon as he said this, Lu Chen burst into laughter, joined by others who laughed even more exaggeratedly.
“A physical education teacher?”
“I remember now, isn’t Xingyue the principal at First Middle School?
He must be someone she knows from there!”
However, Lu Chen’s expression quickly became more serious, “Xingyue, today is your grandfather’s birthday.
Why did you invite a teacher?
Don’t you realize that everyone here today is a high-profile figure from society?
Aren’t you just embarrassing our Lu Family?”