Chapter 92

"Lu Zong also has a good grandfather." Xie Wantang replied calmly.

She unfastened her seatbelt, picked up the cane beside her, and prepared to get out of the car.

Lu Chen was just about to get out of the car to go to the trunk and help Xie Wantang get the wheelchair, when Lu Family's second son walked straight to the driver's side and held the door shut from outside.

"Thank you, Lu Zong, for bringing our Tang Bao back. It's so late, please don't trouble yourself to get out of the car," Qin Family's second son said with a smile.

Lu Chen nodded: "All right, Doctor Qin, then I'll leave it to you."

"No need for you to ask; she's our sister."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Lu Chen poked his head out the window and said to Xie Wantang, who was surrounded by the three Qin brothers: "Miss Xie, be here at nine a. m. next Saturday, don't be late."

"Got it, thank you, Lu Zong."

"You're welcome."

Qin Muyang pushed Xie Wantang's wheelchair, while Qin Family's second son and third son walked one on each side, like guardians flanking her.

The four siblings entered the house; Lu Chen watched them go, then reversed and drove away.

Xie Ningmeng had finished packing the grapes, then saw the four siblings but not Lu Chen, and wondered: "Where's Lu Chen? You didn't invite him in to sit? I specially picked grapes for him to pass on to Professor Wu."

"Oh dear—" Qin Family's second son had forgotten about that.

Xie Ningmeng frowned: "……"

Qin Family's third son chimed in: "Mom, it's like this—we invited Lu Chen, but he said he had something urgent, didn't even get out of the car, and just drove off."

"Exactly, exactly, exactly—just what the third son said." Qin Family's second son quickly agreed.

Watching the two brothers act in concert to deceive their mother, Xie Wantang really didn't feel like exposing them.

Is it that Lu Chen simply doesn't want to get out of the car?

Clearly, he can't get out of the car.

Of course, she wouldn't say that out loud.

"Forget it—then we'll wait until Tang Bao goes to class and have her take it to Professor Wu." Xie Ningmeng isn't the type to hold a grudge; once people have left, there's no point in quarreling.

"These grapes are for Tang Bao to eat," said Qin Family's second son.

"Just one bunch is enough—Tang Bao's condition means she should eat fruit in moderation; she can't overindulge, or she'll fail the Down syndrome screening." Xie Ningmeng said.

"The rest, Mom, I'll help you put them away," Qin Family's third son also said eagerly.

Qin Muyang silently watched his two younger brothers act like good babies in front of their mother.

Xie Ningmeng had them help, then she looked at Xie Wantang: "Tang Bao, when are you going to class?"

"Next Saturday."

"Perfect timing—by then your foot will be healed; starting tomorrow, go with Mom to the Chinese medicine clinic for acupuncture rehab."

"Okay." Xie Wantang nodded.

……

Here, Lu Chen returned to the grand hotel.

He thought the old man would be waiting at the entrance, but instead the old man ordered a pot of tea and was sipping it while waiting in the private room.

He really knows how to enjoy life.

It's just drinking tea this late at night—does he not want to sleep?

Lu Chen walked upstairs with a grim face, taking long strides.

The private room door was open; before he even entered, he heard the old man's hearty laughter.

Was he keeping someone else company for a chat?

Lu Chen entered and saw Su Nianchu, who should have been in Sijiucheng working with Pei Xiao to help Xia Meng with the aftermath.

His face grew even grimmer.

He was angrier than when he learned the old man was drinking tea so late.

Su Nianchu was starting to not follow orders.

That annoyed him.

Su Nianchu saw Lu Chen's expression and knew he was angry, dissatisfied with her.

But she really wanted to work beside him.

That's why, after being invited by clients several times, she finally agreed to come to Haishi to eat with them.

It wasn't intentional; running into each other at the same restaurant was heaven's arrangement.

When she bumped into Xie Wantang in the restroom, she boldly guessed that she had come to the private room, and then learned that Lu Chen had recommended Xie Wantang to his grandfather.

This discovery really made her a bit worried.

I originally thought that once Lu Chen finally broke free from Lu Yanshen's shadow, he could keep his distance from Xie Wantang.

But she had no idea they weren't keeping distance.

Lu Chen even let Xie Wantang meet his family.

What does that mean?

Just thinking about it feels terrifying.

So Su Nianchu let Professor Wu see her, and thus she was summoned by Professor Wu to come in and keep him company.

Then they waited together for Lu Chen.

Professor Wu was displeased with Lu Chen staring at Su Nianchu like that: "Lu Chen, why are you staring at Xiao Su like that? Do you think she's chasing after you? She's just having a meal with clients and happened to be at this restaurant."

"……"

Lu Chen remained silent.

"Xiao Su, don't pay him any mind—if he dares to get angry with you, just come find Grandpa Wu." Professor Wu backed Su Nianchu up.

Especially, Su Nianchu saw that Lu Chen wasn't speaking, her pretty, delicate face had turned pale.

This made Professor Wu feel even more heartbroken.

"Is your work over there done?" Lu Chen still asked.

"Almost done. I came to Haishi and consulted with Pei Xiao; he said it was okay, so I dared to agree with the client." Su Nianchu replied softly.

"Where are you staying?" Lu Chen changed the subject.

"Downtown, not far." Su Nianchu said; she had originally wanted to find a hotel near LC, but she was afraid Lu Chen would get angry, so she didn't dare.

"Hmm, take a taxi back by yourself."

"Okay."

"No, we're leaving anyway; let's see little Su off." Professor Wu spoke up for Su Nianchu again.

"At this hour, letting a girl walk alone makes him uneasy."

Lu Chen naturally felt at ease; given Su Nianchu's defensive ability, even a desperate criminal, she could take down several bare-handed.

"They were having a meal with the client, and you called them over to keep you company for tea—do you think you did the right thing?" Lu Chen asked lightly.

Professor Wu: "……"

"This kid, he's actually also quite scared."

"The thing he can't figure out is, little Su isn't any worse-looking than that Miss Xie; why does this kid prefer a girl in a wheelchair and not even give little Su a second glance?"

"This kid's train of thought is really weird."

"Grandpa Wu, let Lu Chen see you off; I'm fine, the hotel is just nearby, I'll get there after a few steps." Su Nianchu said.

Professor Wu nodded.

"Lu Chen, next time I won't act on my own; I'll definitely let you know in advance."

"I remember, you said something like that last time." Lu Chen's attitude was very cold.

Holding Professor Wu's packed belongings, he turned and had Professor Wu steady his own cane, then he headed for the door first.

When he reached the door, he turned back, looking at Su Nianchu whose face was still pale: "If you don't want to cooperate on something, you can tell me early; backing out is better than pretending."

Su Nianchu: "……"

She just wanted to take the opportunity to come see him.

The result was his such cold warning.

Su Nianchu lifted her head and forced back the tears that were almost about to spill.

At this moment, Professor Wu didn't interject; he knew Su Nianchu was doing things for Lu Chen's sake, and Lu Chen saying this clearly meant little Su hadn't handled things well.

If that's the case, then he shouldn't blindly protect her.

Wait until Lu Chen's anger subsides, then he'll find a chance to advise.