The Lu Mansion is bustling today!
Not only are Lu Xinguo and Tu Meijiao here, but their son Lu Beiyao and daughter-in-law Li Siru are also present.
Lu Beiyao manages all the chain supermarkets under YT International, though he doesn’t hold many shares, he wields significant power compared to others.
As soon as Ji Niandong entered, she greeted everyone after introductions, only to see Lu Beiyao sitting silently on one side. His appearance was somewhat plain and honest, but his features were calm and gentle.
Next to him, Li Siru had a dainty and poised demeanor, with big bright eyes that made her look obedient and lovable, yet there was an inherent coldness about her.
It wasn’t until Tu Meijiao’s sharp and keen gaze directed at her that she withdrew her eyes, allowing Lu Beichen to hold her hand and sit down by her side.
"Hello, Grandpa and Grandma, hello, Second Grandpa and Second Grandma, hello, Uncle and Aunt!" Lu Sinian greeted everyone, his expression showing a hint of impatience.
Lu Xinguo praised him with a chuckle, while Tu Meijiao pulled him into her arms and asked, "Nian Nian, tell Second Grandma, are you happy with your new mom?"
Though a woman in her fifties, she was well-maintained, with thin eyebrows and a shallow smile, exuding a certain shrewdness. She dressed opulently, as if she were the mistress of the house.
Lu Sinian wriggled out of her arms, frowning with displeasure, and went over to lean on Ji Niandong, "Sister Tongtong is someone I like, she’s not some new mom!"
The child’s frankness showed, though he seemed to favor Ji Niandong, he didn’t acknowledge her as his new mom. Tu Meijiao was quite satisfied with this response, a wanton smile appearing on her lips.
"Brother-in-law! Beichen is the rightful heir of the Lu Family, why is such a major event like his marriage kept under wraps? Even if we pretend not to know, others will surely ask. This new daughter-in-law... what’s she called again?" Her tone carried a hint of sharpness as she glanced over Ji Niandong, clearly disregarding her.
Lu Qingyuan replied good-naturedly, "Ji Niandong, Tongtong, Beichen’s wedding will definitely take place, but not now! You don’t need to worry about it!"
Tu Meijiao curled her lips, "I wonder which family Miss Ji is a daughter of?"
Lu Qingyuan knew the visitor was hostile and was about to speak when Lu Beichen calmly said, "Does Second Aunt really not know the answer to her question?"
He gently intertwined his fingers with Ji Niandong’s, his touch soft and tender, "Tongtong isn’t from some prestigious background, if Second Aunt wants to make an issue of this, you may want to save your energy. We’re only back because Aunt Hui personally invited us, otherwise..."
Lu Beichen smiled faintly, "There’s a new project in North Africa, who does Second Aunt think should go?"
His gaze subtly fell on his cousin Lu Beiyao, and Tu Meijiao instantly understood his implication, closing her mouth without another word.
His remark not only emphasized that Zhang Huiqin is now the mistress of the house, whom he respects as Aunt Hui, but also indicated that with just one word, he could send her son to the remote and impoverished North Africa at any time!
Tu Meijiao swallowed hard, her expression dire!
Lu Qingyuan quickly mediated, "Alright, let’s drop it. Today is a joyous family gathering, let’s not talk about meaningless things. Tongtong is a good girl, I’m very pleased with her as my daughter-in-law, and fortunately, my eldest grandson likes her too! Beichen has found his own happiness, which is a great thing!"
"But brother-in-law, don’t forget how you promised our Yingying before?" Tu Meijiao refused to relent, as Lu Xinguo tugged at her sleeve.
Lu Qingyuan’s face froze awkwardly, "Yingying was infatuated back then, I thought it could work out, but since Beichen has already found someone he loves, you can’t force these things, don’t you understand this, Sister-in-law?"