Lu Anxing's Visit

Mother Ye grumbled, "This child is really... always reporting only the good news and hiding the bad since she was little. If your father and I hadn't seen it on the hot search this time, were you still planning to keep us in the dark?"

Having her thoughts read, Ye Yihe felt a bit guilty and quickly replied, "No, of course not. I was just about to complain to you both, but I didn't expect you to find out so quickly."

"If your brother hadn't stopped us last night, we would have picked you up and brought you home long ago." Mentioning this, Father Ye was still somewhat displeased.

"Oh, my most handsome dad, I'm really fine~ Don't worry!" Ye Yihe said with a bright smile.

Mother Ye spoke up at this moment, "It's all thanks to Xiao Lu this time. Remember to treat him better in the future, and don't always bully him."

"When did I bully him? Clearly, he's the one bullying me," Ye Yihe blurted out.

Mother Ye was caught between tears and laughter. "Sure, sure, he bullied you."

"Your mother is right. We really should thank Xiao Lu this time. Call him and ask if he's free to come over for dinner tonight," Father Ye told her.

Ye Yihe hesitated for a moment. "Maybe we shouldn't..."

Before she could finish, Mother Ye interrupted, "What do you mean 'shouldn't'? Hurry up and call Xiao Lu. I'll tell the auntie to prepare some more delicious dishes."

Unable to refuse, Ye Yihe resignedly took out her phone to call Lu Anxing, praying in her heart that he was busy with work and wouldn't answer. But to her surprise, he picked up instantly!

"Are you home?"

Ye Yihe was stunned for a moment, instinctively replying, "Yes."

"You've worked hard these past few days. Get some rest early."

Only then did Ye Yihe remember her main purpose and quickly said, "Uh, about that, are you free tonight?"

"Hmm?"

"My parents found out about Fang Meimei's matter. They want to thank you, so they asked me to invite you over for dinner tonight." Having said that, Ye Yihe quickly added, "If you're busy, then forget it. Work is more important!"

"I'm free," Lu Anxing answered without a second thought.

Ye Yihe was dazed. "You're what?"

"I'm free," Lu Anxing's voice carried a hint of laughter. "I'll head over now. I'll be there within half an hour."

Ye Yihe: "..."

***

Meanwhile, in the meeting room of the Lu Group.

A faint smile flashed in Lu Anxing's eyes, his thin lips curving slightly as he stood up. "That's all for today's meeting. Summarize the rest and hand it over to Xiao Lin. Any other questions?"

Everyone shook their heads in fear. "No, sir!"

"Meeting adjourned," Lu Anxing said, leading the way out of the meeting room.

As soon as he stepped out, the project manager who had just finished reporting breathed a sigh of relief. "That really scared me to death just now! I thought I'd have to pack my bags and leave today. Thank goodness, truly thank goodness!"

"Special Assistant Xiao, which 'living Bodhisattva' just called Lord Lu???"

"Yes, yes! This is the first time I've seen Lord Lu smile! Heavens! Was it the woman who came to the company to look for him last time?!"

"Lord Lu isn't in love, is he? I heard my wife say Lord Lu went to participate in a dating reality show a few days ago! Could it be true? Are we getting a boss's wife soon?!"

"Is it true or false? Special Assistant Xiao, hurry up and tell us!"

Xiao Lin: "..." A bunch of gossip mongers.

"Special Assistant Xiao, say something! We're dying of curiosity! What's the future boss's wife's personality like? When is the wedding?"

"I really didn't expect Lord Lu to fall in love. It's truly unbelievable. I thought he would grow old alone..."

"Just looking at Lord Lu's attitude, the future boss's wife's position in his heart is absolutely unshakable!"

Xiao Lin took a deep breath. "Are you guys done with your work? Is the report written? Is the proposal ready? How is the performance review preparation going?"

Everyone immediately dispersed. "Just pretend I didn't say anything!"

***

"What did Xiao Lu say?" Mother Ye asked.

Ye Yihe put down her phone and replied, "He said he'll be here in half an hour."

Hearing this, Mother Ye smiled. "That's good. Xiao Lu is a good child, young and promising. I wonder who will have the blessing to marry him in the future."

Ye Yihe curled her lips and said disdainfully, "Who would want to like that show-off peacock? He's such a closet show-off!" In her eyes, Lu Anxing was just a wolf in sheep's clothing.

"You girl!" Mother Ye was caught between tears and laughter. "You two have never gotten along since you were young. Only Xiao Lu can tolerate your spoiled temper."

"No way! I'm always the one yielding to him!" Ye Yihe muttered in dissatisfaction. "Since he's younger than me, I just try to tolerate him a bit."

Speaking of this, Ye Yihe asked again, "Is Big Brother still not back? Is the company very busy lately?"

"There's a new project recently. Your brother has been so busy with negotiations these past few days that he forgets to eat and sleep. Tomorrow, I'll ask the auntie to make some nourishing soup and have you bring it to him."

Ye Yihe nodded. "Okay, I got it." She picked up her phone and sent a message to Ye Huannian, reminding him to eat properly.

Not long after, Lu Anxing's figure appeared at the door.

"Uncle, Auntie, sorry for bothering you."

Mother Ye smiled warmly. "Don't be polite, just treat it as your own home. Come in and sit down."

Father Ye also quickly said, "It's all thanks to your help this time. Sit down and have some tea, dinner is almost ready."

Lu Anxing glanced at Ye Yihe, the smile in his eyes deepening as he replied, "Uncle, you're too polite. This is all what I should do."

"A He, hurry up and thank Xiao Lu," Mother Ye urged.

Ye Yihe was silent, her lips twitching slightly. "...Thank you, Xiao Lu." She deliberately emphasized the words 'Xiao Lu'. Who told him to always call her Xiao He'er? Hmph! Tit for tat!

Lu Anxing wasn't angry at all, his thin lips curving slightly. "You're welcome."

"Xiao Lu, why did you think of participating in a reality show? Is work pressure too high lately?" Mother Ye asked with concern.

Ye Yihe couldn't help but mutter, "What pressure could he have? He's just too free."

Lu Anxing pursed his lips slightly. "I just suddenly wanted to experience the atmosphere of a reality show, and it happened that Xiao He'er was participating too. I'm completely clueless about these things, so I'll have to rely on Xiao He'er to take care of me more in the show."

Ye Yihe's eyes widened. What on earth was he talking about?!

"A He, did you hear that? Xiao Lu isn't familiar with these things. You must take care of him in the show. I heard that there are some keyboard warriors online now who curse people very harshly," Mother Ye instructed.

Ye Yihe was instantly speechless. "..." *My dear mother, how do I tell you that those keyboard warriors are cursing your daughter, not this show-off peacock Lu Gou!*

"Thank you, Uncle and Auntie," Lu Anxing replied very obediently.