Chapter 94: Lu Liâs Woman Comes Knocking?
âGood job, you Lu scamp, playing tricks on me, huh!â Caoâs grandfather, unable to contain his laughter, pointed at Lu Li after a brief moment of worry.
He had thought there was a problem with the treatment!
âLu Li~~â Cao Yingying playfully scolded Lu Li with a roll of her eyes.
Her eyes sparkled with joy, delighted to see Lu Li becoming more open and cheerful than ever. It was such a contrast to his previous life, where he had been constantly hurt, leading to a numb existence. Now, he could even joke around.
âHaha, youâre happy, right!â Lu Li laughed heartily, genuinely content. This level of happiness was something he had never experienced in his previous life.
Caoâs grandfather was a kind man. Lu Li was aware that if it hadnât been for the elderâs tacit approval in his previous life, Cao Yingying might not have been by his side during his final days. The elderâs indulgence towards Yingying and his kindness towards Lu Li made him a respectable figure, worthy of admiration by both Lu Li and Cao Yingying.
âYou little Lu fellow!â Caoâs grandfather, still chuckling, pointed at Lu Li once more.
After a moment of playful banter, Caoâs grandfather couldnât hide his joy.
âLittle Lu lad, you once said youâre a businessman. So, tell me, what do you want this old man to do for you? As long as itâs within my power, I wonât refuse.â
Caoâs grandfather suddenly got serious: âI heard youâre planning to head to Modu. Do you need me to help you make some connections?â
âGrandfather~~â Cao Yingying frowned, puffing up her cheeks in disapproval.
Lu Li smiled warmly, squeezing Cao Yingyingâs hand: âGrandfather, youâre being too formal. Youâve already given me the most precious thing. How could I ask for more?â
Cao Yingying, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment at holding hands in front of her grandfather, tried to pull away, but Lu Liâs grip was firm. She playfully glared at him, her heart swelling with sweetness.
âAh, my Yingying being in love with you doesnât count as something Iâm giving to you. I havenât stooped so low as to trade my granddaughter for my legs,â Caoâs grandfather declared with authority.
Lu Li had proclaimed himself a businessman, and the treatment was indeed a form of âbusiness.â However, his granddaughter would never be part of any deal. That was a line that couldnât be crossed!
âLittle Lu lad, now that you and Yingying are together, the future of the Cao family will stand behind you. But letâs first settle our âbusiness.'â
It might have sounded unnecessary, as Caoâs grandfatherâs words implied future support, effectively dissolving the so-called âbusinessâ into thin air.
Lu Li could somewhat understand Caoâs grandfatherâs perspective, feeling a bit helpless. How could he have known he would end up with Cao Yingying!
Glancing at Cao Yingying, who nodded softly at him, Lu Li felt a surge of warmth.
âIf thatâs the case, perhaps Grandfather could prepare a wedding dress for Yingying, the best one, along with a diamond ring.â
Caoâs grandfather chuckled at Lu Liâs words, then laughed heartily: âYou little rascal, youâve got me wrapped around your finger, havenât you? Alright, I concede.â
Indeed, if Lu Li faced trouble, could he just stand by and watch?
Even if there was no trouble, how could he refuse to help Lu Li!
âHowever, Iâm not fond of those Western wedding gowns. A phoenix robe and crown, thatâs our peopleâs finest. Yingying wearing that for her wedding will be beautiful.â
Caoâs grandfather waved his hand, declaring confidently.
âThank you, Grandfather.â Lu Li appreciated the thought.
Cao Yingying, stunned by the man beside her, felt the warmth of his hand on hers. Even after being reborn, she felt moved to tears.
âYou rascal, if only you had been like this earlier, perhaps we could have been together in our previous life.â Her eyes reddened slightly, overjoyed to finally hear Lu Liâs confession.
âWhat now, still calling me grandfather? After preparing a phoenix robe and crown for Yingying, isnât calling me grandfather a bit too formal?â Caoâs grandfather laughed heartily.
âGrandfather!â Lu Li complied smoothly.
Cao Yingying, her cheeks blushing, bowed her head shyly, her heart brimming with warmth and tears of happiness sparkling in her eyes.
Life was truly beautiful. She had received Lu Liâs love, and even if that love was now shared, it was equally precious. With her familyâs blessings and her lover by her side, she cherished her quiet protection of her.
This life, Cao Yingying would not allow anyone to disrupt.
Anyone who dared to harm Lu Li would have to contend with her first.
A chill flashed in her eyes as she remembered Ye Chen, who had killed Lu Li in her previous life. This time, he wouldnât succeed. She would work alongside Lu Li to deal with that bastard Ye Chen.
âHa ha ha ha ha, very good, very good!â Caoâs grandfatherâs series of âgoodâ showed his satisfaction.
Although Lu Li was somewhat of a playboy, his granddaughter liked him. Aside from his philandering, Lu Li had no other faults and possessed capability. Most importantly, his granddaughter had accepted his philandering.
Her happiness was paramount.
âTake good care of Yingying in the future. Donât let her suffer.â
Of course, as a grandfather, he still had to advocate for his granddaughterâs interests.
âGrandfather, rest assured, I couldnât bear to.â Lu Li looked at Cao Yingying tenderly. How could he bear to see her suffer?
âHow dare you, you rascal, you sure have a way with words. Thatâs how you charmed away my Yingying!â Caoâs grandfather huffed, his tone becoming unfriendly.
âCough, grandfather⊠it was me who pursued Lu Li.â Cao Yingying raised her hand, her cheeks blushing, softly speaking.
âThatâs because this rascal bewitched you.â Caoâs grandfather stiffened, stubbornly insisting.
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At the Lu family estate, Chen Ya arrived overnight, eager to see Lu Li, the man she had been longing for. Her arrival, even knowing it wasnât polite, stemmed from her desire to see the man she loved.
Things had changed significantly, perhaps due to the butterfly effect of her rebirth. Lu Li wasnât struck down by Ye Chen and had given up on that wench Zhang Ziqin. Although there was now Chen Xiaoyi, Chen Ya still had confidence in herself.
âHello, madam, may I ask who you are looking for?â The security guard diligently performed his duties.
âIâm looking for Lu Li,â Chen Ya said, her nervousness mounting.
In her previous life, she had visited the Lu family estate, but Lu Li was no longer there, except for Lu Ya, the wretch.
âIâm sorry, the young master has not yet returned. Please allow me to inform them.â
âGo ahead, tell your young master his woman has come for him.â Her mature charm radiated from her elegant cheongsam, the perfect backdrop for her mature beauty.
The security guard was stunned. Did this lady just say sheâs the young masterâs woman? Could this be one of the young masterâs romantic entanglements coming to call?
With two Mrs. Lus inside, was this the start of a domestic inferno?
For a moment, the security guard didnât know whether to inform them or not.