Chapter 43 - Chapter 43: Bai Bing's Hint

Chapter 43: Bai Bing’s Hint

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

“Got it. See you tonight.” After hanging up, he got up and put on his suit.

Ever since his mother passed away, the relationship between father and son had become more and more distant. Although they would meet during festive seasons, they were still as distant as strangers.

A large part of it was because Du Meihong had married into the Lu family. Other than her instigation, a huge reason was also because of Lu Guo’an’s personality. He was domineering and arbitrary, always wanting to make decisions.

Lu Yunxiao was not an obedient child, so no matter if it was about the company or life, they often parted on bad terms.

Lu Yunxiao had already moved out of the Lu Family’s main residence the year Lu Guo’an and Du Meihong got married. Therefore, he returned to the main residence to eat just to deal with his father.

Just now, Lu Guo’an had made it clear on the phone that he was going to invite Bai Bing and her family to a banquet tonight.

There was no need to say too much. The meaning in his words could not be more obvious.

Old Man Lu had always been a condescending person. There were not many people who could make him hold a banquet at home.

Although the Bai family was not considered to be in the top circle, Mrs. Bai and Lu Yunxiao’s biological mother were very good friends in their early years. The two families had never stopped contacting each other all these years, especially since Bai Bing had been favoring Lu Yunxiao all these years.

The elders of the two families and the person involved knew very well.

At six o’clock in the evening, at the Lu family’s main residence. The black Rolls-Royce slowly stopped in the middle of the courtyard. Lu Yunxiao opened the door and got out of the car expressionlessly.

“Yunxiao, you’re back. The food is ready. Let’s eat.” Du Meihong welcomed him warmly and reached out to take Lu Yunxiao’s coat.

Lu Yunxiao handed the suit to the maid, Auntie Xia. Du Meihong’s hand stopped in midair, and her expression was a little stiff. She did not expect Lu Yunxiao to not even give her this bit of face, especially when there were outsiders present.

“You got off work much earlier than usual today.” Bai Bing took the initiative to walk over and help the two of them out.

Lu Yunxiao glanced at her and could tell that she had dressed up meticulously for this dinner. Dior’s new Chinese-style black dress had just the right amount of creases and was decorated with bows at the waist.

To be able to become a famous host, there was no doubt about Bai Bing’s beauty. After dressing up like this, she became even more gentle. In terms of appearance alone, Old Man Lu felt that Bai Bing was enough to enter the Lu Family.

“Mm.” Lu Yunxiao’s tone was indifferent. After saying that, he walked towards the living room and saw his father and Bai Bing’s parents sitting on the sofa, drinking tea. “Uncle, Auntie, long time no see.”

“Aiya, it’s been a long time. Why do 1 feel that Yunxiao has become much more handsome?” Mrs. Bai looked at Lu Yunxiao as if he was her child. She did not hide the love in her eyes. She could always see the shadow of her good friend on his impeccable face.

“Has the company been busy recently?” Father Bai took the initiative to ask.

“I’m fine, Uncle. I’m not too busy.”

“Don’t just focus on work. Your father said that once you’re busy, there won’t be day or night. That won’t do. Although you’re young now, your physical fitness won’t be so good in a few years. You’ll know how harmful staying up late is to your body. Young people, your body is the capital for revolution.”

“Thank you, Uncle. I’ll definitely be careful in the future.”

Lu Yunxiao was only exchanging pleasantries with the two elders, so there was no enthusiasm in his words. This was also what had been giving Bai Bing a headache all these years. Even if you were close to Lu Yunxiao and ate and chatted with him, you would still feel that he was thousands of miles away and difficult to get close to.

This was a distance that Bai Bing could not shorten no matter how hard she tried.

“Don’t stand there. Let’s eat first.” Father Lu raised his hand to greet them.

The two families sat down to eat. As expected, they complimented each other and exchanged pleasantries during the meal. Especially with an outsider like Du Meihong around, they did not have the familiar feeling of being lively when they were young.

After dinner, Father Lu made an excuse that he wanted to have tea with the Bai family’s parents and asked Lu Yunxiao to bring Bai Bing to the backyard.

Lu Yunxiao nodded and the two of them walked out together. The evening breeze blew past her face. Looking at the begonias that were blooming just right, Bai Bing’s heart inexplicably sped up like a drum.

“How have you been… lately?” she asked, feigning casualness.

“The usual.”

“During this period of time, the entertainment section has been talking about you and Third Afass Jiang. You’re not someone who likes to show your face in public. It’s quite annoying to be dragged in front of the public like this.”

Bai Bing’s words were very clear. If it wasn’t for that woman surnamed Jiang throwing herself at you, you wouldn’t have become someone else’s topic of conversation.

How could she know the inside story?