ABLO Chapter 59

When Lu Yang and Ruan Mian returned to the Military District hand in hand, it was already evening. The moon was up and shining brightly on the ground.

Liu Minghu was waiting at the gate of the Military District. When he saw them, he hurried over to greet them.

“Major General, the Marshal is here! And your father and mother, they’re here too!”

When Lu Yang and Ruan Mian heard his words, they were stunned for a moment, opened their eyes wide in surprise, and sped up towards the Military District.

Although Grandpa Lu said he would come a few days ago, they didn’t expect him to come so soon without saying a word. Ning Mixiang and Lu Zhengwei also returned to China with him.

As Lu Yang walked in, he asked Liu Minghu: “Since Grandpa and the others are here, why didn’t anyone inform us?”

Liu Minghu explained, “I originally wanted to inform you, but the Marshal heard that you and your wife were going on a date, so he didn’t let me disturb you. He said to let you two have a good time and that it wouldn’t be too late to talk when you got back.”

Ruan Mian couldn’t help but smile. Grandpa Lu’s personality really hasn’t changed at all.

Lu Zhengwei used to live in Ancheng all year round, so the Lu family has a house in Ancheng. When they rushed over, Grandpa Lu and Lu Zhengwei were sitting on the sofa and talking, and Ning Mixiang was busy in the kitchen; it seemed that she was going to cook by herself.

Lu Yang and Ruan Mian stood at the door, looking at the scene in the house, and stopped at the same time, and suddenly their eyes were red.

A lot of things have happened in these past few years, and it is fortunate that they can still get together like this.

Grandpa Lu and Ning Mixiang are still in good health. Although Lu Zhengwei cannot return to the military, his health is gradually improving. Lu Yang and Ruan Mian have both grown up. Time flies; it seems like many things have changed, yet it also feels like nothing has changed.

Liu Minghu didn’t want to disturb their family reunion. After sending Lu Yang and Ruan Mian over, he left quietly.

Lu Yang and Ruan Mian stood at the door and looked for a while, holding back their tears, and walked into the house hand in hand.

Grandpa Lu heard a sound and turned around. Seeing the two of them holding hands, he couldn’t help but smile and teasingly said, “You two little ones finally came back.”

They walked over together and shouted in unison: “Grandpa.”

“Dad.”

“Uncle.”

Lu Zhengwei nodded and looked at them with satisfaction. Hearing Ruan Mian’s address, he deliberately teased: “I am looking forward to the day when Mian Mian and Baby Lu call me Dad together.”

Ruan Mian was stunned for a moment and lowered his head embarrassedly.

Lu Yang looked at Ruan Mian and said with a smile, “I’m looking forward to it too.”

Ning Mixiang heard the voice, wiped her hands, walked out of the kitchen, and said to Ruan Mian, “Don’t tease Mian Mian, don’t you see that Mian Mian’s face is red?”

Ruan Mian looked up and smiled, and called out, “Auntie.”

Ning Mixiang nodded, “Mian Mian, tonight I’ll make you fried carrot balls. It’s a new recipe I learned while abroad, and it tastes really good. As for you, Baby Lu, I’ve made braised pork for you. You’ll definitely eat to your heart’s content tonight.”

Lu Yang raised an eyebrow and said, “Mom, with your cooking skills, I really can’t compliment you. I’ll go cook instead.”

He took off his coat and rolled up his sleeves while walking into the kitchen.

Grandpa Lu, Ning Mixiang and Lu Zhengwei looked at him in surprise when they heard his words.

Grandpa Lu asked Ruan Mian in disbelief, “What did Baby Lu say he was going to do? Did I hear it wrong?”

Ruan Mian smiled and explained, “Grandpa, Baby Lu has learned to cook. The food he cooks is delicious. You can try it tonight.”

Ning Mixiang smiled, “It seems that Mian Mian has already tasted it.”

Grandpa Lu looked at Lu Yang’s back with some disbelief. He never would have thought that his grandson, who had never even washed a dish before, could now cook a meal. Is it really edible?

Lu Zhengwei smiled and said to Ning Mixiang: “Since Baby Lu wants to do it, let him try.”

“Alright then,” Ning Mixiang said as she took off her apron and sat down on the sofa in a joyful mood. “Let that kid show off a bit. I want to see if his cooking is really better than mine.”

Ning Mixiang waved to Ruan Mian, “Mian Mian, come here and let Auntie look at you.”

Ruan Mian walked over and sat down, “Auntie, I’m so happy that you and Uncle returned to China.”

Ning Mixiang clapped her hands and said, “Good, we’ll stay in the country for a longer period this time.”

“That’s great.”

“Auntie bought you a lot of clothes coming here, and Auntie has put them in your room. Try them on when you have time.”

“Thank you, Auntie.”

Lu Zhengwei smiled and said, “Mian Mian, you don’t have to thank her. Your Auntie likes buying clothes the most. She hasn’t changed in all these years. Buying clothes makes her happy. She should thank you.”

Several people sat in the living room and talked leisurely. The atmosphere was lively, and there was constant laughter.

Ruan Mian was worried about Lu Yang and wanted to go into the kitchen to help. However, before he went in, he was driven out by Lu Yang.

He had no choice but to return to the living room and continue chatting with the elders, pouring them tea and water, engaging in pleasant conversation.

In the past few years, under the influence of Grandpa Lu, Ruan Mian’s tea-making skills have become first-class. He found some tea leaves and personally made a pot of tea for everyone.

Grandpa Lu blew on the hot tea, took a sip, and sighed with satisfaction, “Mian Mian’s tea is still the best. I’ve been drinking coffee abroad lately, and it’s left my mouth feeling bitter. I just wanted to come back home and have a good cup of tea brewed by Mian Mian.”

Ruan Mian smiled and put the tea set away, “Grandpa, stay in Ancheng and don’t leave. If you like to drink, I will brew it for you every day.”

Grandpa Lu took a sip of tea and sighed, “I really want to stay here with you, but unfortunately, there’s still a lot of work to be done in the capital’s military. I can’t retire just yet.”

He looked in the direction of Lu Yang, thinking that his grandson is so outstanding now. If he persists for another two years, maybe his grandson can take over his job, and then he can rest completely.

Lu Yang moved quickly. The kitchen was rich in ingredients. He made several dishes in a short while. Together with the dishes Ning Mixiang made before, it was just enough to make up a full table.

Everyone sat down at the table one by one. It had been a long time since they ate together, and they were all very happy.

This was the first time that Lu Yang cooked for everyone. Grandpa Lu felt that no matter how good or bad the food was, he should not let Lu Yang down. So, he opened a bottle of good wine in a good mood and poured a glass for Lu Yang and Lu Zhengwei.

Good food with good wine is a habit he has been sticking to for so many years.

After Grandpa Lu poured the wine, he looked at the glass in front of Ruan Mian and hesitated with the bottle, “Mian Mian, can you drink?”

Lu Yang smiled at Ruan Mian, picked up the strawberry juice, and poured him a glass, and said to Grandpa, “Grandpa, don’t pour wine for Tutu; he can just drink juice.”

Ruan Mian remembered that last time he drank half a glass of wine, he got so drunk that he turned back into his rabbit form. He quickly nodded, still feeling a bit scared, and took a sip of strawberry juice.

Last time, he accidentally got drunk, but fortunately it was Lu Yang who took him back; otherwise, who knows what would have happened. If he was lucky, he would be taken back by Shen Cheng, but if he was unlucky, he might have to be a stray rabbit for the night.

Since Lu Yang said that Ruan Mian couldn’t drink, Grandpa Lu didn’t insist. He put down the bottle, picked up the chopsticks, and couldn’t wait to taste the dishes made by Lu Yang.

Ning Mixiang and Lu Zhengwei waited for him to pick up the chopsticks and then quickly picked up their chopsticks and tasted them eagerly.

“Alright.” Grandpa Lu chewed the dish in his mouth and said in surprise: “Baby Lu, your dish is quite delicious, almost as good as the chefs in restaurants.”

Lu Zhengwei swallowed the dish in his mouth, nodded and smiled: “It’s really good, better than your mother’s cooking.”

Ning Mixiang playfully hit his back and then turned to Lu Yang, saying, “Well done. An Alpha in the new era should learn how to cook properly, unlike those old-fashioned Alphas who always acted macho and found excuses to push household chores onto Omegas.”

When Ning Mixiang was young, she was also an advocate for Omega rights.

Lu Zhengwei smiled and said to Ning Mixiang, “Then when I have some free time, I’ll also learn to cook. After all, idle hands are the devil’s workshop.”

He’s not as busy as before, so he has time to do some things he wanted to try.

Ning Mixiang smiled, looked at Lu Zhengwei, and said gently: “Let’s do it together.”

In the past, Lu Zhengwei was busy with work and often left home. Later, he stayed in Ancheng for a few years. The two of them were apart and didn’t have much time to spend together.

This time, it was a blessing in disguise. Lu Zhengwei has shed the burdens on his shoulders, and they’ve been spending much more time together. Their relationship has grown stronger, as sweet as when they first got married.

Ruan Mian looked at them and couldn’t help but smile. Unconsciously, he turned to look at Lu Yang. Lu Yang was also looking at him, his gaze clear, his eyes shining like stars.

Ruan Mian’s heart skipped a beat, and he quickly lowered his head to eat.

The meal was exceptionally lively. Lu Yang and Lu Zhengwei had a few drinks with Grandpa Lu. Grandpa Lu was in high spirits, looking at his neatly gathered family with a satisfied and contented gaze.

Lu Zhengwei’s eyes were also relieved. Ancheng was a place he had always been worried about. Now that he saw with his own eyes that Lu Yang managed it so well, he couldn’t help but put down the heavy stone in his heart.

The meal was almost finished, and everyone eating slowed down. Lu Yang secretly held Ruan Mian’s hand under the table.

Ruan Mian was stunned for a moment, raised his head, and looked at Lu Yang. Lu Yang blinked at him gently and scratched his palm with his fingers.

Ruan Mian’s palm was a little itchy, and he wanted to take his hand back, but Lu Yang held his hand tightly.

Ruan Mian’s ears turned slightly red, almost imperceptibly. He didn’t know why, but holding hands with Lu Yang in front of the parents made him feel a bit shy, as if they were having a secret affair.

In the past, when he and Lu Yang played together at home, they often held hands or did other intimate actions in front of the elders. At that time, he could be calm and touch Lu Yang’s hand as naturally as touching his own hand. But now, for some reason, he was so nervous that he held his breath for a moment and even dared not look up at the parents, fearing that they would find out that the two of them were secretly holding hands under the table.

Could it be because Lu Yang is now his boyfriend? Is this the power of having a boyfriend?

He recalled the kiss that changed their relationship, and his ears turned even redder. He lowered his head, pretending to eat, not daring to look at Lu Yang for a long time, and he couldn’t bear to let go of the hand he was holding.