AAWOMAHI Chapter52

When Lu Xingmian went to report to Yancheng University, Lu Sihang, who was accompanied by Xia Yuefang, also came to report to school.

 

Lu Sihang did not do well in the college entrance examination, and his final grades were only enough to get into an ordinary university.

 

When they came to report, they took a taxi.

 

The Lu family had already moved out of their original luxurious villa into an ordinary neighborhood, so they naturally no longer had luxury homes or cars.

 

Even the idea they had before of sending Lu Sihang to study abroad was gone. Studying abroad costs hundreds of thousands of yuan a year, and they simply could not afford that much money now. They were having a hard time even maintaining a normal standard of living.

 

While Xia Yuefang was accompanying Lu Sihang to report, her phone kept vibrating. The group of wives in her social circle were showing off that their children had gotten into a certain prestigious university or had gone to a certain prestigious university abroad. The tone of their bragging made Xia Yuefang feel very uncomfortable. Just as she was about to quit the group, someone mentioned that Lu Xingmian had been admitted to Yancheng university.

 

Xia Yuefang was stunned. Lu Xingmian had actually gotten into Yancheng University. It was well known that it was much harder for students from other provinces to get into Yancheng University, but Lu Xingmian had actually been accepted. She had never known that Lu Xingmian was so good at his studies.

 

On the way back, Xia Yuefang, who was sitting in the taxi, turned her head by chance and saw a person at the bus stop. It was Lu Xingmian.

 

He was dressed ordinarily, carrying an ordinary backpack, and like all those ordinary people, he was taking the bus on such a hot day.

 

Xia Yuefang turned her face away. He really was just an ordinary person. How could people from high society like them take the bus?

 

She saw the earring in Lu Xingmian’s ear. At a glance, it looked like the kind you could buy for two yuan at a small roadside shop. The so-called “sapphire” on the earring was worthless glass. Xia Yuefang thought wearing that kind of earring was tasteless and it was really embarrassing.

 

Xia Yuefang knew that their current predicament was only temporary.

 

Lu Yan had already found a business partner he had worked with before, and they were now collaborating on a project. As long as the project was successful, it was only a matter of time before the Lu family made a comeback.

 

They would move back into that luxurious villa, and they would still be people of high society. At that time, she would be able to send Lu Sihang abroad to study at a very good school.

 

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The last time Lu Yu called, it was because he had accidentally told his parents that Lu Shiran already had a boyfriend when he went home.

 

His parents were overjoyed when they heard this and quickly asked who Lu Shiran’s boyfriend was. After repeated questioning from Father and Mother Lu, Lu Yu had no choice but to surrender.

 

Lu Shiran found time to go home.

 

Father and Mother Lu were a little surprised when they saw that Lu Shiran had come alone. “Where’s your boyfriend? Why didn’t you bring him back?”

 

Lu Shiran: “It’s not a good time to meet yet.”

 

Lu’s mother: “Why? Your father and I won’t eat him.”

 

Lu Shiran had been single for so long and had finally met someone he liked. As parents, they were naturally happy. They had heard Lu Xingmian’s name mentioned by others before and had seen the boy from a distance. After learning about Lu Xingmian from Lu Yu, they felt some sympathy for the boy, so they wanted to meet him.

 

However, Lu Shiran seemed to not want them to meet Lu Xingmian.

 

Lu Shiran said that he did not want Lu Xingmian to feel so much pressure.

 

Lu Xingmian had finally gotten together with him, and Lu Shiran naturally took great care of him, for fear that Lu Xingmian would be hurt in some way.

 

Lu Xingmian was like a little wolf pup who had finally left his own small territory and slowly, timidly, came to Lu Shiran’s territory. He was still unfamiliar with everything around him, but as soon as there was any sign of trouble, the little wolf cub, who was still testing the waters, would be scared and run back to his own territory to hide.

 

Now, with his parents wanting to meet Lu Xingmian, Lu Shiran naturally stopped them. It was not the best time yet.

 

If Lu Xingmian were to meet his parents at this time, Lu Shiran was worried that he would be afraid.

 

Mother Lu explained that they were not against their relationship; they just wanted to meet Lu Xingmian.

 

But Lu Shiran still refused.

 

Seeing how determined Lu Shiran was, Father and Mother Lu understood in their hearts that Lu Shiran was truly serious and was afraid that they would scare away his boyfriend.

 

Lu Shiran and his father sat on the balcony, drinking tea and talking about recent work matters. Xiao Youzi came and lay on Lu Shiran’s lap, asking her uncle for his phone to play with.

 

Lu Shiran gave her his phone. Xiao Youzi sat quietly beside her grandfather and uncle while playing games quietly. Lu Shiran glanced at her and saw that she was also playing Snake.

 

This game seemed to be very fun. He had also seen Lu Xingmian play this little game.

 

After playing for a while, Xiao Youzi held up the phone. “Uncle, you have a message. It’s from that cute profile picture.”

 

Lu Shiran raised his eyebrows and took the phone. It was from Lu Xingmian.

 

That afternoon, Lu Xingmian had a few classes and was about to go back.

 

Lu Shiran smiled and replied that he was also about to go home and would be passing by their school soon, telling Lu Xingmian to wait for him so they could go home together.

 

After replying to the message, Lu Shiran stood up and told his parents that he was going back.

 

After Lu Shiran left, Xiao Youzi told Father Lu, “Grandpa, I know where Uncle is going.”

 

Father Lu laughed. “Where is your uncle going?”

 

Xiao Youzi said proudly, “I saw Uncle’s WeChat. Uncle is going to pick up a big brother. That big brother is out of school.”

 

Father Lu was amused by Xiao Youzi and thought to himself that Xiao Youzi might have to change what she called Lu Xingmian in the future.

 

Lu Xingmian had just walked out of the school gate when he saw Lu Shiran and his luxury car. Lu Xingmian walked straight over.

 

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“Ge, you came so fast.”

 

Lu Shiran buckled his seat belt for him. “It was on the way. I was nearby.”

 

When they got home, Lu Shiran told him that he had gone back to the Lu clan’s house and that Lu Yu had mentioned his boyfriend to their parents, so they now knew about him.

 

Lu Xingmian, who had just entered the door, froze. Did Father and Mother Lu know about him? Would they dislike him?

 

Lu Shiran made Lu Xingmian sit on his lap and skillfully helped him change his shoes. “They like you very much. They wanted to meet you, but I refused.”

 

When Lu Xingmian heard that Lu Shiran’s parents wanted to meet him, his heart pounded so hard it felt like it would leap out of his chest.

 

But when he heard Lu Shiran say he had refused, Lu Xingmian’s heart dropped from his throat back into his chest.

 

Lu Shiran said with a gentle smile, “You don’t need to be afraid. I won’t let them meet you so early until you’re ready.”

 

Lu Xingmian was stunned for a long time before he whispered, “Ge, thank you.”

 

Lu Shiran really understood him. If he had to meet Lu Shiran’s parents now, he would be a little uneasy and afraid, but Lu Shiran understood that.

 

However, Lu Xingmian quickly thought of a new problem.

 

Lu Xingmian was a little worried. “Ge, will Uncle and Aunt be angry?”

 

They knew he existed and wanted to meet him, but he wouldn’t meet them. Would that leave a bad impression on them? He thought of the time when he didn’t attend the dinner with Xia Yuefang and the others because he wasn’t feeling well, and Xia Yuefang had accused him of having no manners or etiquette.

 

Lu Shiran comforted him. “No, I’ve already made it clear to them. They understand and are very considerate. Besides, I’m the one who didn’t let them meet you. It has nothing to do with you, so don’t worry, Zai Zai. I’ve got everything covered.”

 

The most reassuring words in the world were those four words: “I’ve got everything covered.” Lu Shiran would not make him feel awkward.

 

Moved, Lu Xingmian hugged his neck and kissed Lu Shiran. “Thank you.”

 

This fleeting kiss was not enough to satisfy Lu Shiran. He reached back and held the back of Lu Xingmian’s head, kissing him again.

 

Lu Xingmian felt that Lu Shiran was usually ascetic and indifferent, but every time he kissed him, he felt that Lu Shiran could eat him up on the spot.

 

Lu Shiran was very good at kissing, and a novice like Lu Xingmian was completely led by him.

 

At the entrance, there was the smacking sound of their kisses. Lu Shiran especially liked to kiss his lip bead. Lu Xingmian felt dizzy and also heard Lu Shiran say, “Zai Zai, stick out your tongue.”

 

Lu Xingmian obediently extended the tip of his tongue, which was gently enveloped by Lu Shiran’s warmth. His mind went blank, leaving him with nothing but instinct to respond.

 

Lu Shiran’s kissing skills grew more skilled each time. Just now, with only a hand resting on the lower part of his back, Lu Xingmian couldn’t stop a sound from escaping.

 

When the kiss ended, Lu Xingmian clutched Lu Shiran’s clothes, gasping for air. His ten fingertips were pink, and there was a glistening liquid on his begonia-colored lips, which Lu Shiran gently wiped away.

 

Although his movements were very gentle, Lu Xingmian’s lips became even redder.

 

Lu Xingmian was young and vigorous, and such intimate contact gave him a very obvious reaction. He was not wearing much and was still sitting on Lu Shiran’s lap, so he couldn’t hide anything. He quickly got up from Lu Shiran.

 

There was a vase in the living room. The shy Lu Xingmian did not notice and accidentally knocked it over.

 

With a “bang,” Lu Xingmian had not even reacted before his feet were lifted off the ground.

 

Lu Shiran picked him up and placed him on the sofa, looking anxious. “Did it hit you?”

 

Lu Xingmian shook his head and looked at where the vase had fallen. The vase had shattered, and there were fragments all over the floor.

 

Lu Xingmian: “Ge, I knocked the vase onto the floor.”

 

This vase looked quite expensive. It wouldn’t be an antique, would it?

 

Lu Shiran first checked Lu Xingmian from head to toe to make sure he hadn’t been hit and hadn’t stepped on any fragments. He saw Lu Xingmian keep looking at the vase.

 

“That vase? It was just placed there casually. It’s not expensive.”

 

Lu Xingmian was a little skeptical. “Is it really not expensive?”

 

Lu Shiran said, “It’s really not expensive. It’s something Xiao Youzi won from a ring toss at the night market last time.”

 

Something won from a ring toss—that’s good. Only then was Lu Xingmian relieved.

 

The porcelain fragments on the floor: ……

 

Although it wasn’t expensive, he was the one who broke it. Lu Xingmian got up to clean up the fragments but was held down by Lu Shiran. “Sit down. I’ll do it.”

 

With so many fragments, what if Lu Xingmian accidentally cut himself?

 

Just as Lu Shiran knelt to gather the shards, the door swung open and Butler Hou entered with fresh ingredients.

 

Butler Hou often came to deliver various fresh ingredients, and Lu Xingmian had only just learned that these things were all grown and developed by the Lu clan’s own farm.

 

The same went for the fruits, which was why they tasted many times better than the ones sold outside.

 

As soon as Butler Hou entered the door, he saw Lu Shiran bending down to clean up the fragments on the floor. After he got a clear look at the fragments, Butler Hou’s eyes instantly widened.