Chapter 264: The Master Is Missing

Yao Yao's remark was startling, and Lu Xiwán couldn't help but grin.

For a moment, Fu Sijue didn't know whether Yao Yao was praising him or mocking him.

Seeing Fu Sijue look embarrassed was a rare sight, and Lu Xiwán was very pleased, even the corners of her mouth curled slightly.

Sensing Fu Sijue's gaze, Lu Xiwán quickly suppressed her smile.

"If President Fu really has plenty of money and nothing to do, consider doing some public welfare—accumulating virtue and doing good deeds."

Anyway, Fu Sijue doesn't care about such small sums.

"No matter how expensive the gift I give you, it's worth it. As for charity, the Fu Clan donates every year."

But to avoid drawing attention, Fu Sijue has never publicized it.

"Since when has President Fu also learned to be slick and glib? Could it be that hanging around Xie Zian for too long has rubbed him the wrong way?"

On the other side of the ocean, Xie Zian sneezed.

It's not that Lu Xiwán meant to insult him; Xie Zian's fickleness is famous, and there's no one else in Haicheng as out of sync as he is.

"Xie Zian can say that to many people, but I only say it to you."

Watching Fu Sijue's earnest explanation, fearing she might be misunderstood, Lu Xiwán twitched her lips.

"President Fu, keep that remark for me to say to others later."

A naive little girl would fall for that, but unfortunately Lu Xiwán is not.

Lu Xiwán took the pile of jewelry back unchanged, and Lu Xixi's previously nervous heart instantly settled.

Even her mood seemed much better.

"Mommy, why did you take it back again?"

"This time it was your brother Yao Yao who gave it; when I have time, I'll buy something for brother Yao Yao."

Lu Xixi smiled contentedly.

As long as Mom isn't angry, that's fine.

"Xi Xi, quickly tidy up our things; we've been resting here for several days, and we'll go home tomorrow."

Having not seen the master for over half a year, Lu Xiwán was also very excited.

Lu Xiwán switched topics so quickly that Lu Xixi couldn't keep up.

"That fast?"

"We've already been delayed on the road for several days; I'm afraid the master will be anxious," Lu Xiwán carefully placed the jewelry back into the box.

Lu Xixi hurried back to the bedroom and sent a text message to Yao Yao.

Although she had already promised Mom not to set her up with Uncle Fu again, creating a little opportunity for brother Yao Yao should be fine, she thought.

Since the things had been packed in advance, the next morning Lu Xiwán and Xi Xi finished breakfast downstairs and were about to leave.

The master, being an old man, dislikes noisy surroundings, so his residence is in the suburbs of Seattle.

Just as Lu Xiwán was pulling her suitcase to leave, she caught a glimpse of a tall adult and a child coming down the elevator.

She glanced back at a guilty Lu Xixi, and without thinking she knew it must be she who told Yao Yao the news.

"I heard you're back to see your master; I'm just passing by to visit as well," Fu Sijue reached out to take the suitcase from Lu Xiwán.

Lu Xiwán gave a faint smile, then expressionlessly brushed Fu Sijue's hand away.

"My things I won't trouble President Fu to carry; President Fu doesn't need to accompany me to visit the master, as the master dislikes having anyone disturb his convalescence."

"If I go with you, it'll also prevent any danger on the road."

Fu Sijue spoke with unshakable confidence, and Lu Xiwán gave him no credit.

"With President Fu by my side, I'm the most dangerous one; President Fu needn't worry about the safety of me and Xi Xi. It takes less than half an hour from here to the master's residence."

Moreover, Lu Xiwán has lived here for so many years; it's not enough to let herself be kidnapped.