Chapter 26: Don't Make Me Say It Twice

Since the formalities were resolved, after glancing at the clock, Madam Lu from the Lu Family invited everyone to dinner.

Qiao Li immediately agreed upon hearing this, but Ran Dongkui wasn't in the mood and repeatedly refused.

Madam Lu urged, "Though we're not having a wedding, we still can't skimp on proper etiquette, tonight you must stay for dinner. Next time, I'll gather all the kids, and both families can get together again."

"Grandma," Lu Ziheng suddenly spoke up, "Xiaoyu and I have things to take care of tonight, so we won't be dining here. Maybe some other time."

Since they all said they had obligations, Madam Lu had no choice but to nag them with a few more words.

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Leaving the old residence, just before getting into the car, Ran Dongkui came over, "Third young master, may I speak with Xiaoyu alone for a moment?"

Lu Ziheng glanced at Ran Yu, nodded, and granted his request.