Chapter 83: Lu Chi ate all the crabs

Lu Chi doesn't like eating crab; before, he disliked seafood even more.

Because Lu Mu never let Lu Chi eat these from childhood on, over time he couldn't stand the fishy smell of seafood.

But this time, Lu Chi actually, in front of his mother, started eating crab on his own.

Lu Mu watched her son staring at her, then, in front of her, she removed a crab leg; afterwards, Lu Chi opened the crab shell and directly ate the crab roe inside.

Lu Chi's gaze was as if he were certain that Lu Mu had put medicine in these dishes.

Seeing Lu Chi's state, Lu Mu felt anxious inside, but in front of Su Yun Jiao she couldn't let him spit it out.

Su Yun Jiao also didn't expect Lu Chi to openly rebel in front of his mother.

Lu Chi said: "Before, I didn't understand; occasionally eating seafood, I thought it was pretty good. Mom, please make it for me often from now on."

Looking at Lu Chi's gaze, Lu Mu suddenly felt uneasy.

Su Yun Jiao felt that an invisible barrier seemed to separate Lu Mu and Lu Chi, keeping mother and son apart.

"If you like it, I'll make it for you again later, but... we agreed this time it was for Su Yun Jiao to eat; how can you eat so much? You're really clueless."

Saying that, Lu Mu placed another crab onto Su Yun Jiao's plate.

But as soon as the crab was placed on Su Yun Jiao's plate, Lu Chi snatched it away again.

"Su Yun Jiao doesn't like crab anymore, right? Then don't waste it—I'll eat it."

Lu Chi, in front of his mother, opened another crab once again.

Lu Mu looked at her son and practically gnashed her teeth in hatred.

She glanced at the nearby sea snail, then placed it before Su Yun Jiao, saying: "Su Yun Jiao, don't mind him; come, eat this."

Before Su Yun Jiao could speak.

Lu Chi again moved that plate to himself, saying: "I really like eating these seafood today, Mom; Su Yun Jiao doesn't like it, so I'll eat it all."

Lu Chi said that, but his face showed no smile.

His words were like saying: if you keep giving Su Yun Jiao, he'll eat all of it.

Lu Mu didn't dare let her son eat more of these things.

At that moment she didn't dare to serve Su Yun Jiao any more dishes.

Su Yun Jiao also didn't know if Lu Chi had taken the wrong medicine today; why was he constantly blocking her dishes for no reason?

Could it be that Lu Chi discovered something wrong with these dishes?

"Aunt Lu, I happen to not be very hungry today; if there's nothing else, I'll leave first."

Saying that, Su Yun Jiao stood up.

Seeing Su Yun Jiao about to leave, Lu Mu panicked and said:

"Su Yun Jiao, Aunt Lu invited you over this time actually for your coming-of-age ceremony; I thought... you've lived in our house all these years, and I've long regarded you as my own daughter; your coming-of-age ceremony, I must personally help with; entrusting it to outsiders, I wouldn't feel at ease."

Lu Mu emphasized the word "outsider."

Su Yun Jiao clearly understood that the "outsider" Lu Mu meant was Lu Jingqing.

For a moment, Su Yun Jiao found it somewhat laughable.

Over the years, Lu Mu has relied on Lu Jingqing to support the Lu family, spending his money, yet still regards him as an outsider.

If she really had the guts, she should have had the ability back then not to beg them to return and recognize their ancestry.

What's she pretending to be a living Buddha here for?

Looking at the hypocritical Lu Mu before her, Su Yun Jiao gave a slight smile and said: "Aunt Lu, I've already handed this matter over to Brother Jingqing to handle; Brother Jingqing is also a member of the Lu family, he'll surely handle it more properly; I've lived in the Lu family for so many years, I truly don't want to bother you any further."

"How could you say it's bothering..."

Before Lu Mu finished speaking, a knocking sound suddenly came from outside.

The maid went to open the door and saw Lu Jingqing and Secretary Li standing outside.

Seeing it was Lu Jingqing, the maid quickly told Lu Mu in the reception room: "Madam, it's Mr. Lu."

Upon hearing it was Lu Jingqing.

Lu Mu's expression turned somewhat unnatural; she suppressed her inner dissatisfaction, walked to the door, and feigned warmth: "Jingqing, why did you specially come to our home today?"

"To pick up Su Yun Jiao."

Lu Jingqing walked straight in.

Lu Mu watched Lu Jingqing walk toward Su Yun Jiao, while Su Yun Jiao obediently stood at his side.

On the surface, Su Yun Jiao appeared even closer to Lu Jingqing.

Seeing that, Lu Mu's heart suddenly felt a twinge of unease, and she said: "Jingqing, just now I and Su Yun Jiao were talking about you; I heard that for this coming-of-age ceremony, you're going to organize it for Su Yun Jiao?"

"That's the case."

Seeing Lu Jingqing acknowledge it, Lu Mu awkwardly said: "Jingqing, Su Yun Jiao has lived in our house all these years anyway; organizing her coming-of-age ceremony should be our responsibility, letting you handle it would be troublesome."

Lu Mu, seeing Lu Jingqing silent, continued: "Besides, organizing a coming-of-age ceremony is a considerable expense; Su Yun Jiao has been staying at your place these past days, and to have you spend money on her ceremony really makes me feel uneasy."

Lu Mu felt that nobody would want to be a foolish spendthrift.

Holding a coming-of-age ceremony would cost at least several hundred thousand; given Su Yun Jiao's current status, one would also need to invite industry elites, naturally requiring booking an entire hall at the most luxurious hotel, including those luxury cars for pick‑up and drop‑off; without eight hundred thousand, this day couldn't be pulled off.

If it weren't because Su Yun Jiao would announce her engagement to Lu Chi at the banquet this time, she wouldn't be willing to spend that money.

"Madam Lu, rest assured, I've already taken care of the coming-of-age ceremony; Su Yun Jiao also thinks it's fine."

After saying that, Lu Jingqing turned his gaze to Su Yun Jiao beside him.

Su Yun Jiao also obediently nodded and said: "Brother Jingqing handles things thoroughly; he's already taken care of everything; I specially went to inspect the venue, and it's excellent."

Lu Jingqing looked at the little girl beside him spouting nonsense, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

The reception room is something he's always had people prepare; Su Yun Jiao hasn't seen it yet.

How could it be so good?

Hearing Su Yun Jiao say that too, Lu Mu's face became somewhat awkward.

At this moment, Lu Jingqing said to Lu Mu: "If there are any other items at the venue, Madam Lu can tell me, and I will have my people prepare them."

Seeing Lu Jingqing voluntarily give him an out.

Lu Mu immediately smiled so broadly she couldn't close her mouth.

Looks like Lu Jingqing came to be the big fool.

Not only does he spend money, he also helps them with tasks.

If she had known it would be like this, she should have entrusted the coming-of-age ceremony to Lu Jingqing earlier.

Lu Mu pulled Lu Jingqing aside, deliberately avoiding Su Yun Jiao, and said: "Back when Jiao Jiao's parents were still alive, didn't we all agree to engage the two children? Now that Jiao Jiao has come of age, I want to fulfill the engagement between the Lu and Su families. Jingqing, do you understand what I mean?"

Lu Mu's hint was already quite obvious, almost an explicit statement.

Lu Jingqing nodded and said: "I remember the engagement between the Su and Lu families."

"Just remember that."

Lu Mu said earnestly: "This child Jiao Jiao has grown up under my watch; I really like her and would love for us to become one family. So for her coming-of-age ceremony this time, I trouble you to settle this marriage…"

Upon hearing Lu Mu directly state her meaning, Lu Jingqing also nodded and said: "I'll handle this matter; there won't be any mistakes."

Seeing Lu Jingqing say that, Lu Mu felt relieved.

"Madam Lu, can we leave now?"

"Okay, okay, I'll personally see you off…"

"No need."

Lu Jingqing refused Lu Mu with a simple sentence.

Lu Mu was merely being polite.

She didn't want to see Lu Jingqing off at all.

Lu Jingqing took Su Yun Jiao's hand and walked toward the door.

Lu Chi also rose from the dining table, and after watching the two leave, he felt uneasy inside.

"Why not let Su Yun Jiao stay? She has always lived at our house before."

Lu Chi wasn't keen on Su Yun Jiao staying at Lu Jingqing's house.

She also just realized today that Su Yun Jiao's relationship with Lu Jingqing had become better than hers with him at some point.

"What's the big deal? Letting them help look after her for a few days—you still aren't willing?"

Lu Mu glared at Lu Chi and said: "She will sooner or later be your wife; you don't need to rush."

Upon hearing that, Lu Chi's face showed no smile.

Since childhood, Lu Mu has been telling herself that Su Yun Jiao will eventually be his wife.

Even now, Lu Mu still holds that view.

"Mom, did you really put something in Su Yun Jiao's food?"

"Of course not!"

Lu Mu said with a dark face: "Where did you hear that rumor? How could I possibly harm Su Yun Jiao? She is your future wife!"

"If not, then why did Zhou Xian say Su Yun Jiao's health is poor?"

"Zhou Xian?"

Upon hearing Lu Chi mention Zhou Xian, Lu Mu quickly recalled the class monitor who had been beaten by Lu Chi at school.

The Zhou family is a medical clan.

Lu Mu had investigated before and found that the Zhou family is indeed not to be provoked.

It is a prominent aristocratic clan.

Lu Mu looked suspiciously at Lu Chi before her and asked: "What else did that Lu Chi say?"

"He didn't say anything else, just that Su Yun Jiao's eating habits are bad and need correction, so lately Su Yun Jiao doesn't like eating seafood and such."

"No wonder…"

"No wonder Su Yun Jiao wouldn't touch any seafood just now."

"Turns out it's that Zhou family kid causing trouble."

Lu Mu took a deep breath to steady herself.

"It's fine."

After Su Yun Jiao's coming-of-age ceremony, the two will become engaged.

By then, Su Yun Jiao naturally won't be able to continue living in Lu Jingqing's house.

"When that time comes, won't Su Yun Jiao get to decide what she eats or doesn't eat?"

Thinking this, Lu Mu looked at Lu Chi before her and said: "Keep a close eye on your future wife; don't let anyone steal her away."