Chapter 072: That's what you know how to do

He raised an eyebrow. "I see that you're glowing after eating so much! People who don't know otherwise may think that you're pregnant."

She stuck out her tongue. "I've always eaten a lot. It has nothing to do with being pregnant."

"I would know this even if you hadn't told me."

Lu Xiangdong couldn't hide his smile.

The servant who had been waiting outside walked in and said, "Young master, the chairman has said that he would like you to return to the Lu family after burning the incense."

Lu Xiangdong glanced at Su Mianmian and asked the servant to send her back.

Su Mianmian suddenly grabbed his arm and leaned close to his ear. She reminded him softly, "After you go back, talk to the chairman properly. I can tell that the chairman cares about you a lot. There can be no grudges between father and son. You should know how to be grateful. I'll go back."

Lu Xiangdong pulled her back. "Let's go back together."

"Huh?" Su Mianmian was stunned.

"Let's go back to the Lu family. Sleep with me at the Lu family's for one night."

"Okay." She nodded helplessly.

* * * * *

When the car drove into the villa, Lu Wenzhong asked a servant to bring Lu Xiangdong into his study, where he was waiting for him.

Lu Xiangdong let Su Mianmian go to her room to rest first. He finished the discussion very quickly.

Su Mianmian was brought into Lu Xiangdong's room by the villa's maid. Lu Xiangdong changed into a set of home clothes and came to the door of Lu Wenzhong's study. He knocked on the door until a sound came from inside. He turned the doorknob and entered.

"The chairman is looking for me?"

Lu Wenzhong asked him to sit. He flicked the ash into the ashtray and sat next to him.

"How long has it been since we have spoke so calmly? When we were young, you would still call me dad. Now that we've grown up, the way you address me has changed." When Lu Wenzhong said this, his heart filled with a mix of emotions. He looked at Lu Xiangdong with deep eyes and spoke with a helpless tone.

Lu Xiangdong pursed his lips and looked ahead. He said lightly, "That's because, in my heart, I feel that other than your identity as the chairman, everything else is just fake."

He knew that his son thought he cared very little. It was all his fault that his son had developed such an opinion, and he didn't blame him.

"I feel guilty towards you and your mother, so I want to try my best to make up for what I owe you." He sighed and changed the topic to Su Mianmian.

"I know that you really like Su Mianmian. I also think that she is the best choice. Your marriage has always been carried out in secret. If you really decide to spend your life with her, I hope that I can hold a wedding banquet for the both of you so that you can truly be together. What do you think?"

If he had asked in the past, he might have considered this. But now, he only wanted to bring Su Mianmian a peaceful life. No one knew that they were married, but the two of them got along very well. Once the news of their marriage was announced to the world, Su Mianmian would be involved in an unknown world from then on.

With the sudden appearance of the Li father and son, alongside Lu Wenzhong's heart attack, everything had become strange. Which of these events were real and which were fake? What was Lu Wenzhong hiding from him?

Before anything was confirmed, Lu Xiangdong would not easily make any promises to Su Mianmian. Once he made a promise, it would be a lifelong matter.

He said that he would consider this matter later. For now, he would settle the company's matters first.

Lu Wenzhong felt gratified. He patted Lu Xiangdong's shoulder and smiled. "Good. It's rare for you to forget about the past and work so hard to help daddy manage the company. Daddy will be your best spiritual pillar."

Lu Xiangdong curled his lips and did not speak.

* * * * * *

Lu Xiangdong did not know the time when he returned to his room. When Su Mianmian woke up, she found there was no one beside her. Did he return to his room last night?

She sat up from the bed and looked around. The unfamiliar environment made her feel a little uncomfortable.

A servant pushed the door open and smiled as he walked in with hot water.

"Miss Su, please wash your face."

Su Mianmian asked, "Where did your young master go?"

The servant smiled and said, "Young master is riding a horse at the farm. The chairman is there too."

Riding a horse? He went to ride a horse early in the morning? Lu Xiangdong was really free. Unlike him, she was about to go to work.

When Su Mianmian went downstairs, she met Lu Xiangdong who had just returned from riding. Lu Xiangdong took off his white gloves and handed them to the servant. He walked towards Su Mianmian.

"Did you sleep well last night?"

"When did you enter the room last night?"

He sat down at the dining table and asked her to sit down as well. He helped her set the chopsticks and bowls and explained, "You fell asleep when I came in. Hurry up and eat your breakfast. I'll get the servant to send you to the airport."

"Oh."

Lu Wenzhong walked in with a laugh. "Stewardess Su, you're awake? Is your breakfast still warm?"

Su Mianmian's eyelids twitched as she thought, 'Why is Lu Wenzhong suddenly treating me so well?'

She chuckled. "It's very delicious. Chairman Lu, let's eat together."

Lu Wenzhong said to Lu Xiangdong, "I've called Vice President Qi over. You can send her to the company later."

Lu Xiangdong looked up at him. He smiled and asked Su Mianmian, "Steward Su, have you met her? She used to be very close to Xiangdong. I've kept her in the company and placed her in an important position. I hope that I can help Xiangdong."

The corner of Su Mianmian's mouth twitched. She did not believe that Lu Wenzhong did not know that Qi Chuyan liked Lu Xiangdong. Did he really keep Qi Chuyan by Lu Xiangdong's side just to help Lu Xiangdong?

She thought that Lu Wenzhong was treating her quite well, and that she may be overthinking things.

"I've met her. She's very beautiful. She's worthy of her status." She raised her face and smiled insincerely.

Lu Xiangdong glanced at her, his eyes hinting for her to finish eating quickly and leave.

However, Qi Chuyan was coming over. Upon thinking this, Su Mianmian did not want to leave so early.

Lu Wenzhong did not notice the strange expressions on Su Mianmian and Lu Wenzhong's faces. They were all hot and bothered. "I think so too. She's coming over soon. Do you want to-"

"No need!" Lu Xiangdong blurted out.

His reaction made Su Mianmian very unhappy. Wasn't he afraid that he would ruin the good relationship between him and Qi Chuyan?

"Why not? Anyway, the airport is quite close to the NEPC International Airlines. I'll take a car with Captain Lu and Vice President Qi." Lu Wenzhong said. She smiled. "Okay."

Lu Wenzhong felt that this was the best plan. He nodded his head vigorously. "Xiangdong, you can drive stewardess Su to the airport first and then return to the company with Vice President Qi. This way, it won't take too much time."

"Chairman Lu, you're really thoughtful."

Lu Xiangdong said helplessly, "Okay."

Qi Chuyan got out of the car and ran excitedly to the silver BMW in front. Just as she was about to open the passenger seat, the door opened and Su Mianmian got out the car. She raised her hand and greeted her with a smile, "Vice President Qi, good morning."

Qi Chuyan's smile froze on her face before she slammed the car door with an ugly expression.

That seat was originally hers, but now it was taken by Su Mianmian. Qi Chuyan, who was sitting in the back seat, crossed her arms and glared at Su Mianmian with a gloomy expression.

Su Mianmian, on the other hand, looked at Qi Chuyan through the rearview mirror and touched up her makeup happily in front of the mirror.

Lu Xiangdong saw her mischievous attitude and smiled.

"Chengwu Su, this mischievous person has achieved success. Are you happy now?"

Su Mianmian put on her lipstick and pursed her lips. "Yes, when I saw that woman fuming with anger at the top of her head, I was very impressed with myself. Why do I have to be so good-looking? Why do I make people jealous?"

Three black lines slid down Lu Xiangdong's forehead. He looked angry.

"..."

She turned her face and made a silly gesture. She pouted. "Captain Lu, how's the color of my lipstick?"

Lu Xiangdong only glanced at her slightly, his gaze fell on her lips uncontrollably. Her lips were very beautiful. With lipstick on, she looked extremely alluring. He rolled his adam's apple. His thin lips moved a little, and he narrowed his eyes slightly. His gaze became increasingly hot, as if he wanted to swallow her whole.

Su Mianmian frowned. She just wanted to ask for his opinion. Why was he staring at her lips so intensely that she felt hot all over?

Qi Chuyan also noticed this. How could these two flirt in front of her?

Su Mianmian swallowed her saliva. Just as she was about to speak, Qi Chuyan, who was sitting behind her, sprayed water all over her face.

Damn it, she really ruined the mood.

Qi Chuyan gloated and covered her mouth. She smiled and said, "Sorry, I didn't do it on purpose. I'll wipe your face with a piece of paper."

Su Mianmian took the paper from her hand and wiped the water off her face with gritted teeth.

Lu Xiangdong had eyes. Of course, he knew that Qi Chuyan did it on purpose. He turned around and glared at Qi Chuyan with a cold gaze. Qi Chuyan shrank her neck and quietly sat back in her seat.

Su Mianmian threw the paper on the seat and looked straight ahead gloomily.

Lu Xiangdong knew that she was currently in a fit of anger. He decided not to speak. Instead, he focussed on driving straight to the airport.

"We're here."

Su Mianmian pulled her seatbelt. After getting out of the car, she slammed the door angrily and ran to the back of the car to retrieve her bag.

Lu Xiangdong quickly got out of the car and ran in front of her. He helped her with her bag from the back of the car, but she pushed it away forcefully.

"Su Mianmian!" He grabbed her bag and called out to her with a hurt face.

"Captain Lu, why are you holding onto my flight box? I'm sorry, I forgot," she bowed to him, "thank you, Captain Lu, for sending me to the airport. I have a plane to catch right now, and time is of the essence. I'll have to trouble you to remove your claws from my things."

"What a weird and calculative woman."

Su Mianmian lifted her high heels and impolitely stepped on his feet. Lu Xiangdong let go of her in pain. Su Mianmian took the opportunity to snatch back her bag and turned to run.

She knew how to use this trick!