After Transmigrating into a Scum Gong, the Rich Young Master Got Pregnant with My Child - Chapter 34

Chapter 34

“Hey!” Li Xiao asked him, “Why do you say that? My brother is actually quite easy to talk to.”

“Your uncle’s son, Li Yuan?” Lu Zhaoyi asked. “Is that him?”

Li Xiao nodded.

Lu Zhaoyi said, “He’s an old brother-complex case. He definitely won’t like me.”

Li Xiao laughed: “Why would you think that?”

Lu Zhaoyi said, “The author wrote it that way. Your brother has a very big opinion of the scumbag protagonist.”

“Are you one?” Li Xiao asked. “Abandoning after taking advantage, utterly shameless, heartless, seeking pleasure at first sight—what else is there to describe a scumbag?”

Lu Zhaoyi burst out laughing: “Xiao Xiao, you are too gentle. Even your insults are all idioms?”

Li Xiao blinked: “Is there a problem?”

“None,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Using civilized language is everyone’s responsibility.”

Li Xiao felt that he wasn’t saying anything serious. Lu Zhaoyi smiled: “Xiao Xiao, come here and give me a kiss.”

Hearing this, Li Xiao walked over to him. Lu Zhaoyi pulled him onto his lap, and they exchanged a deep kiss.

Li Xiao lay in his arms and suddenly asked, “Are you planning to grow your hair long and tie it up?”

Lu Zhaoyi shook his head: “Xiao Xiao, do you want to hear the truth?”

Li Xiao’s eyes answered for him.

“I’m afraid if I cut it badly, you won’t like me anymore,” Lu Zhaoyi said with a serious expression, as if this were truly a crucial matter.

Li Xiao immediately laughed: “You are so handsome; you’d look good even without hair. Don’t worry about that.”

Lu Zhaoyi said, “Whether I look good or not is my natural ability, but if I get a bad haircut, I’ll be upset.”

“Mr. Lu has such a huge contrast,” Li Xiao said. “Completely different from what people outside say.”

Lu Zhaoyi asked, “What do they say outside? That I’m treacherous, shameless, or something else?”

“The young president of a listed group, with assets of who knows how many small goals,” Li Xiao said. “They’ve pretty much slapped every scary adjective onto you.”

Lu Zhaoyi chuckled: “So what do you think, Xiao Xiao?”

Li Xiao said, “Subjectively speaking…”

He didn’t continue, so Lu Zhaoyi stared at him. Li Xiao smiled and spoke: “The person I like, the person I want to marry, and also, an immature brat.”

“The first two terms are too nice, I’ll just pretend I didn’t hear the last one,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Xiao Xiao, give me a hug.”

Just as Lu Zhaoyi embraced Li Xiao, his phone on the side rang.

Li Xiao told him, “That’s Sister Chu’s call. My brother probably came in person.”

Lu Zhaoyi said, “That’s too exaggerated. He truly is his favorite younger brother.”

Li Xiao said, “Mr. Lu, do you want me to go with you to see my brother?”

Lu Zhaoyi said, “That would make me lose too much face.”

Li Xiao said, “Then I’ll wait for you inside. I’ll come out to greet you after you and my brother finish signing?”

“Okay,” Lu Zhaoyi said, then kissed him on the forehead.

Lu Zhaoyi met Li Yuan with Chu Siyu. Just as he had expected, Li Yuan’s face was definitely not pleased. Lu Zhaoyi knew that having been together for just over ten days and already wearing matching rings would be hard to explain, so he was completely accommodating.

Lu Zhaoyi sat face-to-face with him, discussing the land deal, but what Li Yuan wanted to ask was definitely not about that, as Li Yuan’s eyes occasionally landed on the ring on his hand.

After Li Yuan took a sip of coffee, Lu Zhaoyi noticed that a layer of gentleness suddenly enveloped Li Yuan’s whole being. What happened?

Lu Zhaoyi looked back and, sure enough, saw his boyfriend approaching in their direction.

“Xiao Xiao, why did you come?” Although it was a question, Lu Zhaoyi silently stood up, leaving the inner seat vacant.

Li Xiao smiled: “Brother, am I interrupting you?”

“Sit down quickly, Xiao Xiao. You’re not well; don’t stand too long,” Li Yuan spoke to Li Xiao with much more tenderness. Lu Zhaoyi thought: The original novel didn’t describe this carefully enough.

Li Yuan’s affection for Li Xiao radiated from the heart. Even as Lu Zhaoyi helped Li Xiao sit down, Li Yuan kept watching Li Xiao.

Li Xiao: “Brother, after you sign the contract with my boyfriend, let’s go out for a meal together, okay?”

With that tone, Lu Zhaoyi felt utterly drowned in affection, let alone Li Yuan. They quickly finalized the contract details and signed the agreement.

Li Xiao chuckled: “This is the dowry.”

Li Yuan immediately looked slightly exasperated: “Xiao Xiao, how are you already wearing engagement rings? I hadn’t heard anything about this.”

Li Xiao said, “Brother, you just got back, and Lu Zhaoyi and I haven’t set a specific date yet, so I didn’t tell you.”

“It had better be so.” Li Yuan’s gaze passed over Li Xiao and then settled on Lu Zhaoyi’s face. Lu Zhaoyi inexplicably felt a surge of nervousness. Being Li Xiao’s older brother was the biggest reason Lu Zhaoyi would show him respect.

Li Yuan actually understood this point. Neither he nor Lu Zhaoyi masked their usual business aura, yet both dropped their defenses because of Li Xiao.

They shared a common loved one: Li Xiao.

At this moment, Lu Zhaoyi suddenly felt very lucky. In this world, some people feared him, some envied him, and some deeply loved him.

When they entered the elevator, Li Xiao and Lu Zhaoyi’s hands were already clasped together. Li Yuan naturally didn’t miss it, but he didn’t say anything.

“Xiao Xiao, how long have you two been together?” Li Yuan asked the most crucial question. For a moment, Lu Zhaoyi felt awkward.

“I’ve always liked him,” Li Xiao said, feigning grievance. “Brother, don’t ask any more. Leave Xiao Xiao some dignity.”

Hearing him say that, Li Yuan didn’t press further. After all, Lu Zhaoyi was the person Li Xiao liked, and he couldn’t interfere too much. Furthermore, given Li Xiao’s level of protectiveness, he must genuinely like Lu Zhaoyi.

Li Yuan said, “I’ll leave after your engagement party.”

“Thank you, Brother,” Li Xiao said. “I love Brother so much.”

“I wonder if you’re referring to me, your brother, or your Mr. Lu brother,” Li Yuan joked.

Li Xiao whispered, “Brother knows how to play the game.”

Li Yuan was stunned: “Xiao Xiao, where is your mind going?”

Li Xiao blushed slightly. Lu Zhaoyi tried not to smile too obviously, but Li Xiao still saw it. He gently pinched the back of Lu Zhaoyi’s hand, and Lu Zhaoyi’s smile became even more pronounced.

Seeing them like this, Li Yuan also felt relieved. He had been concerned, but the state of the two clearly showed their affection was strong.

Li Xiao subtly exchanged a look with Lu Zhaoyi, signaling that the “alarm was lifted.” Lu Zhaoyi naturally understood.

They chose a private dining restaurant for their meal. Li Yuan said, “Xiao Xiao really likes this place. You should bring him here to eat more often in the future.”

Lu Zhaoyi nodded: “Okay, Brother.”

Lu Zhaoyi’s quick change in address surprised not only Li Yuan but also Li Xiao.

“Is this Mr. Lu’s sincerity?” Li Yuan chuckled. “I’ve received it.”

Lu Zhaoyi said, “Thank you, Brother.”

After ordering, the three also ordered wine. In any other setting, Lu Zhaoyi would never let Li Xiao touch alcohol, but since Li Yuan was present today, the situation was different, and a different approach was needed.

After they clinked glasses, Li Xiao said, “Brother, Mr. Lu was very worried before seeing you.”

“Worried about what?” Li Yuan asked. “Worried that I would object?”

Li Xiao nodded: “He said you’re famous in our circle for having a brother complex and was afraid you’d oppose us.”

Li Yuan said, “Xiao Xiao, I naturally care about you very much.”

“I understand everything, Brother,” Li Xiao said. “I’m sorry for making you all worry during this time.”

“I’m not usually in the country, but I still pay attention to family matters and your affairs,” Li Yuan said, taking a small sip from his glass.

After he finished that sentence, Li Yuan looked at Lu Zhaoyi: “My brother is in your hands now.”

“Don’t worry, Brother,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I will definitely take good care of Xiao Xiao. I like him very much.”

Lu Zhaoyi made this commitment to Li Yuan, but for Li Xiao, it was simply another declaration of “I like you.”

Lu Zhaoyi had expected this meal to be somewhat uncomfortable, but to his surprise, Li Yuan actually felt quite good about him. By the end, they even exchanged contact information.

Li Yuan said, “I entrust my brother to you.”

Li Xiao, who hadn’t drunk much, spoke up: “Brother, you should have confidence in my husband.”

Lu Zhaoyi and Li Yuan both froze. Li Xiao asked, “Did I say something wrong?”

The two replied in unison: “No.”

Li Xiao smiled: “That’s good then.”

Though Lu Zhaoyi didn’t say anything, he thought to himself that he could never let Li Xiao touch alcohol again; he was being too exaggerated.

After seeing Li Yuan off, the two didn’t return to the company but went directly back to Xizhou.

Li Xiao said, “Mr. Lu, shall we get engaged?”

“Of course,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “I have to choose a propitious date carefully. Xiao Xiao, what do you think?”

Li Xiao laughed: “I won’t choose. Every day you are here counts as a propitious day.”

“You shouldn’t say that,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Although it sounds touching, if every day is the same, won’t life be very boring?”

“Are you tired of me?”

Looking at Li Xiao’s eyes, Lu Zhaoyi could almost predict the threatening lines or spoiled phrases he would use.

“Of course, I’m not tired,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Since my Xiao Xiao likes me so much, how could I be tired? That would be ungrateful.”

Li Xiao said, “You flatter me.”

“There’s no talk of flattery,” Lu Zhaoyi said. “Xiao Xiao, having you by my side is something that makes me very happy.”

“Mmm,” Li Xiao said. “I’m very happy too.”

“But…” Lu Zhaoyi said, “Xiao Xiao, can I ask a question?”

“Just ask whatever you want,” Li Xiao said, amused. “Is there anything you can’t ask?”

Lu Zhaoyi said, “Today in front of my brother, why did you say you had liked me for a long time? Were you just saying that to deceive him?”