Over The Top! He Keeps Making the Gold-Digging Alpha Cry - Chapter 109

Someone directly took a seat at the dinner table.

Some people got a spouse, while others were forced to leave.

Like him.

But he got money.

A happy ending for everyone.

He was willing to contribute his own effort to this outcome.

Lu Yanbai hummed in acknowledgment. Xu Wanxing couldn’t tell if he accepted his explanation or not.

The urgent matter now was to get Lu Yanbai to invite Shen Yuxuan.

Xu Wanxing tugged on Lu Yanbai’s hand. “So, will you ask him if he’s coming, please?”

“Mainly, four people are more convenient. Otherwise, if Lin Yao takes just the two of us, won’t he be the odd one out? If we invite Shen Yuxuan, the four of us can perfectly solve that problem.”

“Oh, right. There’s a triple-bed room there. Lin Yao wanted the three of us to share a room, but I immediately refused. Husband, what do you think?”

Lu Yanbai was indifferent to the first few sentences, but at the last one, his expression changed.

He looked at Xu Wanxing tugging at his hand, making small gestures. This intimacy was rare.

Lu Yanbai’s expression softened a little. “Fine. I have time now. I’ll call him and ask.”

Although they didn’t get along, they still had each other’s contact information out of respect for Elder Master Lu.

Under Xu Wanxing’s gaze, Lu Yanbai dialed the number.

Seeing that the call connected, Lu Yanbai immediately put it on speakerphone.

Shen Yuxuan’s voice came through the phone, clear and confused: “Lu Yanbai? What do you want?”

Lu Yanbai spoke professionally: “Going skiing in the North next weekend. Do you want to come?”

Xu Wanxing’s ears perked up, not wanting to miss a single sound.

The next second,

“Bang—”

A sharp, grating sound rang out.

Judging by the noise, it sounded like glass or ceramic objects had hit the ground and shattered.

Xu Wanxing moved away from the phone, covering his ears and rubbing them, looking annoyed.

Lu Yanbai’s eyebrows instinctively furrowed. He looked at Xu Wanxing, his eyes filled with concern, but he didn’t speak, just held the phone further away.

The sound of a chair being pulled back came from the other end, followed by silence.

Xu Wanxing’s ears felt better, and he grew curious again. Seeing Lu Yanbai hold the phone away, he leaned back in. He received a warning look from Lu Yanbai but still refused to back off.

After a while, Shen Yuxuan’s voice finally came through the phone.

“Lu Yanbai, are you joking?”

Lu Yanbai glanced at Xu Wanxing and said into the phone: “No, I’m serious. We have three people now and are missing one. Are you coming?”

Xu Wanxing quietly gave Lu Yanbai a thumbs-up, his eyes crinkling, looking immensely delighted.

Lu Yanbai’s words made him think of his own awkwardness just moments ago.

Now it was Lu Yanbai’s turn to feel uncomfortable.

Truly, the cycle of destiny spares no one.

Lu Yanbai unconsciously tightened his grip on the phone, his eyes staring intently at Xu Wanxing’s face, profound meaning hidden within them.

Shen Yuxuan’s voice was full of disbelief. “Why do you absolutely need four people? Aren’t you going skiing in the North? Do you need to play mahjong too?”

Lu Yanbai said calmly: “It’s better with you. That way, no one will feel awkward.”

Shen Yuxuan was even more confused. “Why? Who else is going besides me? You’re one; who are the other two?”

“Xu Wanxing,” Lu Yanbai said. “And one odd one out.”

Shen Yuxuan: “…Do you little couple have a special fetish for bringing two third wheels when you go out?”

Lu Yanbai quietly looked at Xu Wanxing, who guiltily avoided eye contact.

Lu Yanbai: “So, are you coming? You don’t have to pay.”

Shen Yuxuan’s loud laughter came through the phone. “Young Master Lu is so generous? Spending money just to make me a third wheel? I’m not short on your money, but since Young Master Lu is inviting me, of course, I’ll go.”

I’ll just go and enjoy the show, Shen Yuxuan thought. Besides, I’m not the only third wheel.

It’s so satisfying to have Lu Yanbai pay for me.

If he told his friends about this, they would definitely think he was joking.

Just for that, it was worth it.

Lu Yanbai immediately hung up after hearing Shen Yuxuan agree. Shen Yuxuan’s laughter was too loud and distracting, keeping him from properly enjoying Xu Wanxing’s expression.

Shen Yuxuan on the other end: “…”

Xu Wanxing was full of excitement, looking eagerly at Lu Yanbai. Seeing the call end, he wrapped his arms around Lu Yanbai. “Husband, you’re amazing! You’re so resourceful! You actually won over Shen Yuxuan.”

Although the wording sounded strange, Lu Yanbai still appeared very happy.

Since Xu Wanxing was hugging him, he hugged back, holding him even tighter.

Xu Wanxing, slightly breathless, patted Lu Yanbai’s back. “Let go quickly. Don’t get too excited.”

Lu Yanbai loosened his grip. Seeing the housekeeper’s figure, he stood up and pulled Xu Wanxing toward the dining room.

The housekeeper had already prepared dinner. The dishes on the table were all Xu Wanxing’s favorites.

Xu Wanxing smiled genuinely.

Time flew by quickly.

It was now the following weekend, the day they were scheduled to go skiing in the North.

Saturday morning, 4 a.m.

They would return on Sunday to be back for school on Monday.

The actual time for fun wasn’t much.

One moment, Xu Wanxing was in the warm quilt, and the next, he was pulled out, enduring the cold wind at 4 a.m.

His eyes were half-shut with sleepiness.

Lu Yanbai had already packed all the gear, thoughtfully bringing Xu Wanxing’s Advanced Math textbook, practice problems, and scratch paper.

After getting out of the car, Xu Wanxing clutched the textbooks, looking tearful. He had only been speaking casually. Who seriously wants to study Advanced Math while on a trip?

Who would have thought Lu Yanbai would take it seriously?

The luggage had been unloaded. Xu Wanxing didn’t have his own specialized ski equipment and accessories. His original plan was to rent or buy them there.

But Lu Yanbai refused. He wanted every item Xu Wanxing used to be selected by him, so he had stayed up late to prepare a complete set for him.

Today, Lu Yanbai wasn’t driving; the driver had brought them.

Truthfully, this was the first time Xu Wanxing had met Lu Yanbai’s family driver.

Every time they went out to play or travel, Lu Yanbai always drove himself, with only the two of them in the car.

The driver was aloof, saying nothing, silently coordinating with the staff to move all the luggage onto the plane.

Only after the driver left did Lin Yao finally arrive, fashionably late.

His pale face wore a large pair of sunglasses, revealing only his messy hair, high nose bridge, and shapely lips. He looked gorgeous and coolly aloof.

Lin Yao saw the two of them and waved. “Just the two of you? The other one hasn’t arrived yet?”

Xu Wanxing nodded, checking the time on his phone, a hint of anxiety on his face.

Why hadn’t Shen Yuxuan arrived yet?

He was the one who asked Lu Yanbai to invite Shen Yuxuan. If Shen Yuxuan didn’t show up, he felt it would somehow be his fault.

Lin Yao casually nodded. “Who is the last person? Do I know him?”

Lu Yanbai’s gaze lingered for a moment in the air. He looked at Xu Wanxing with confusion. “He’s paying. Doesn’t he know who the last person is?”