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Lu Weixi was briefly startled before Qin Zhiyou supported her back with his palm and then nodded, âOkay, we, of course, have to go home.â
The car sped away. Along the way, Lu Weixi sat in the back seat, watching the scenes outside the window, silent.
After she and Qin Zhiyou got married, they rarely returned to the Qin family mansion. When she initially broke up with Qin Zhigu, she managed to win Zhiyou from his ex-fiancee. She hated not returning to the mansion every day to show them off. But as Qin Zhigu and Cai Yiren went abroad, she gradually stopped visiting the mansion.
After all, she almost married Zhigu once, so Qin Weijian and his wife Kong Jie were nearly her in-laws. Now that her would-be in-laws have become her uncle and aunt, the servants who used to treat her as the upcoming second young madam now consider her as the eldest young madam. Even if nobody spoke of it, talks were inevitable behind closed doors. Plus, her grandfather often went out for treatment, the lady of the house, Mrs. Yang, spent most of her time abroad, and they had also bought a villa on West Mountain, all of which further detached her from the mansion.
However, when she stepped out of the car and stood in front of the Qin family mansion, eyeing the familiar surroundings, she did feel a bit emotional.
Qin Zhiyou got out of the car as well and stood beside her, watching her gaze at the flying eaves of the roof, lost in her thoughts. He squinted slightly, then quickly returned to his usual demeanor, clearing his throat softly. Startled, Lu Weixi turned to him, understanding his intentions from his faint gaze. She obediently slipped her hand into his arm, leaning against him, presenting a picture of a loving couple as they walked in together.
They passed the front courtyard and entered the grand hall, where they saw that the whole family was gathered enthusiastically around Grandfather Qin, offering tea and serving water. Their entrance did not disturb anyone, all the attention was still on the grandfather.
A servant greeted them, âEldest Young Master, Eldest Young Madam.â
Qin Zhiyou and Lu Weixi nodded subtly and sat at the distant end of the sofa. The servant served tea, and Qin Zhiyou tasted it, even chatting with the servant, âThis is last yearâs Tie Guan Yin, isnât it?â
The servant nodded, âYoung Master is very discerning. Itâs last autumnâs tea. The master has tasted this yearâs tea and said itâs not good, not as fragrant as last yearâs.â
Qin Zhiyou then turned to Lu Weixi, âWhat do you think?â
Lu Weixi tasted it and nodded.
Their conversation attracted their relativesâ attention. Qin Zhimei was the first one to comment, âGrandfather is unwell, all you care about is tea.â
Qin Zhizhi snorted contemptuously, âExactly, they havenât visited for months. Really devoted.â
âZhimei, Zhizhi, say less.â Despite Qin Weijiaâs reprimand, the satisfaction on his face was clear.
Ignoring them, Qin Zhiyou put down his teacup and quietly remarked, âIâm busy with work, unlike Zhimei, who is always busy with nightclubs and shopping. Or like Zhizhi, who changed another girlfriend already. His previous one came to our office two days ago demanding we return her boyfriend or else threatened with some photo scandal.â
âWhat did you say?â Both Zhizhi and Zhimei stood up abruptly, their faces furious.
âStop it, you two,â Kong Jie calmed them and then turned to Grandfather Qin with a smile, âDad, Zhigu has completed his studies abroad and has returned home. Heâll come to visit you as soon as he finishes his work.â
Hearing Qin Zhiguâs name, Qin Zhiyouâs eyes narrowed instantly and turned to Lu Weixi, waiting for her response.