Free Web NovelChapter 959: Chapter 355: This Never-Ending Tsunami of Heartbreak (Part 4)_2
It took a while before there was a reaction, with a slight smile, "Am I not good-looking like this?"
Lu Huai’an lowered his gaze, focusing on the woman’s clean face. He saw his own reflection in her eyes, very clearly, and the pain in his heart eased a bit.
His deep voice seemed to carry a certain alluring charm, "This is great too. You were also beautiful when you had long hair, Xiao Chu, grow your hair long for me."
Lin Chu knew from a young age that Lu Huai’an found girls with long hair more pleasing to the eye, probably because of his mother, Song Jingyuan, so she always had long hair.
For so many years, it had become a habit.
Lin Chu touched her short hair, smiling, "Now that the weather is getting colder, having long hair seems nice too, so I won’t cut it."
Anyway, she was bound to leave.
Hearing Lin Chu’s words, the distinct features of Lu Huai’an’s face showed a hint of a smile, even his deep eyes carried a gentle air.
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Shen Weiyi was still the Lu family’s adopted daughter and, of course, wouldn’t be absent from such an occasion.
Yesterday’s turmoil seemed to have had no effect on her. Though she spoke little, her demeanor was graceful and polite, lacking nothing in courtesy.
In comparison, Lin Chu’s presence seemed quite awkward.
When she and Lu Huai’an divorced, the entire An City knew. Even though they had remarried, no one at the scene, except for Lu Zhengmao, knew.
Especially since everyone was seated at the dining table, forced to engage in polite conversation, it only added to the awkwardness.
Lu Zhengmao seemed not to expect Lin Chu to come, and Lu Huai’an’s gaze was constantly on her. Even when drinking tea, he had to do it himself. With guests present, he couldn’t vent his anger.
Qi Ming ate very little; he didn’t like such occasions.
At a young age, he understood the warmth and coldness of human relationships. He could sense the strange looks people gave his mother, even the probing gazes they directed at him.
He bowed his head and lightly tugged at the hem of Lin Chu’s clothes, "...Mom."
Lin Chu lovingly patted her son’s head, apologized to the elders politely chatting and drinking tea, and then said to the man beside her, "It’s a bit stuffy; let’s go get some fresh air outside."
Lu Huai’an didn’t think much about it, as if everyone present meant nothing to him, "I’ll accompany you." ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
Everyone’s gaze focused in that direction. Lin Chu remained composed, naturally pulling her hand out from the man’s grasp and then stood up.
"No need, you all are discussing business, and I won’t understand anyway. Besides, there’s only one exit here, and I can’t run away."
As if she could turn into a butterfly and fly away, he had to watch her every moment.
In the end, the one who compromised was Lu Huai’an.
He instructed the servant to bring over coats for the mother and son, first draping one over Qi Ming. When he straightened up, his deep voice whispered in Lin Chu’s ear in a tone only she could hear, "It’s cold, dress warmly, and if you’re not back in twenty minutes, I’ll come to get you."
Lin Chu felt a bit speechless, "I know, I know, you’re so naggy."
She gave Lu Huai’an a look, but in his eyes, it appeared more endearingly charming.
How long had it been since he saw her like this?
Too long, far too long.
It dazed Lu Huai’an, so much so that even after Lin Chu led Qi Ming out of the living room and closed the back door, his gaze remained fixed in that direction.
Lu Zhengmao closed his eyes, shook his head, and sighed, and an old friend beside him began to speak, easing the somewhat tense atmosphere with a laugh.
"Old Lu, why are you so serious? It’s normal for young people to be affectionate. Your grandson looks just like Huai’an when he was young. When he grows up, he’s sure to be outstanding. Among the brothers, you are the luckiest."
Lu Zhengmao, being highly concerned with face, wouldn’t lose his temper in such a situation. Even though he was extremely dissatisfied with Lin Chu and Lu Huai’an’s actions, he held back and didn’t explode.
He suppressed his emotions and smiled, "The child’s still young; you’re praising him too early."
Another middle-aged man in military uniform also spoke, "It’s not just the looks that are similar, even the personalities are quite alike. Huai’an also didn’t like to talk much when he was young."
"That’s right, I remember that too."
These were Lu Zhengmao’s comrades. Even though they hadn’t seen each other for years, they had been present when Lu Huai’an was born. Regarding Lu Family’s deceased daughter, Lu Yicheng, no one would bring her up voluntarily.
It’s a rare meeting, and they seldom talked about work-related matters, mostly discussing life.
Someone turned their gaze to the quietly seated Shen Weiyi, "Is this Weiyi? I often see you on TV—my daughter is a fan of yours."
From the moment Shen Weiyi saw Qi Ming enter, she was in a daze. With such similar features, even outsiders could recognize it; of course, so could she.
