Over The Top! He Keeps Making the Gold-Digging Alpha Cry - Chapter 70

Xu Wanxing had already quickly run back to the dormitory to pack up and leave the school gate.

In the car, Lu Yanbai said, “Choose one of the jade carvings, wood carvings, calligraphy and paintings, or antiques to give the old gentleman as a gift.”

Xu Wanxing was cautious, extremely cautious, and finally chose the jade carving. The experience of the protagonist Alpha in his previous life was his confidence.

Even if he made a fool of himself, he could probably leave a bad impression on Elder Lu, which would pave the way for the protagonist Alpha.

Choosing the jade carving was a sure bet.

The shop was hidden in an inconspicuous location, not far from a residential building, giving it a strong sense of everyday life. Xu Wanxing could never have imagined that a master jade carver would hide and open his shop here.

It was truly a case of ‘great minds concealing themselves in the city.’

Upon entering the shop, Lu Yanbai told Xu Wanxing to pick any style. Xu Wanxing pointed casually and chose ‘Monkey Stealing the Peach,’ though he couldn’t tell himself; he thought it was ‘Monkey Delivering the Peach of Longevity.’

The shop assistant wanted to object, but Lu Yanbai waved his hand, a slight smile playing on his lips. “Send this one.”

The old gentleman usually loved collecting jade carvings, but he hadn’t collected this style, and no one dared to give him one like it. It was certainly unique.

Tomorrow was the start of the holiday, so Xu Wanxing was sleeping at Lu Yanbai’s house tonight.

Lying in bed with his eyes closed, Xu Wanxing found it difficult to sleep. The thought of seeing the old gentleman tomorrow kept him anxious.

Xu Wanxing secretly snuggled closer to Lu Yanbai and rubbed against him.

No sound. Was Lu Yanbai asleep?

Xu Wanxing intended to snuggle back, but a force suddenly grabbed his waist and pulled him over.

He fell into Lu Yanbai’s warm embrace.

Lu Yanbai’s voice was hoarse with a hint of softness. “Baby, what’s wrong?” He was clearly still drowsy from just waking up.

Xu Wanxing thought about the cane the old gentleman used to hit the protagonist Alpha until he was bawling, and he swallowed hard. He couldn’t help but ask, “Husband, does your grandpa’s hitting hurt?”

“Hitting people?” Lu Yanbai rested his chin on the top of Xu Wanxing’s head, his eyes still closed. “He never hits people. His temper is very good, he treats people kindly, and he’s a very amiable old man. Don’t worry, baby.”

Xu Wanxing: ???

This description was completely different from what he saw in the plot; it didn’t match Elder Lu at all.

Could the plot be wrong?

Or was Shen Yuxian too deserving of a beating?

Could Shen Yuxian, in his capacity for being annoying, be more irritating than him—a gold-digger who is poor, lazy, and somewhat like a ‘flunky’?

Definitely not.

Xu Wanxing was still a little uneasy. Lu Yanbai patted Xu Wanxing’s back, coaxing him to sleep as if he were a child.

Under this gentle patting, Xu Wanxing gradually fell asleep, and when he opened his eyes again, the window was bright.

Xu Wanxing was in a daze. The car had already stopped outside the Lu family’s old estate. The gate opened automatically. Lu Yanbai parked the car and led Xu Wanxing toward the magnificent, old-fashioned estate that looked rich in history.

Xu Wanxing was holding the jade carving—the gift Lu Yanbai gave him—in one hand, and Lu Yanbai’s hand in the other. He was very nervous, his palms were wet with sweat, sticking to Lu Yanbai’s cool, jade-like hand.

Lu Yanbai noticed it, gently squeezed Xu Wanxing’s palm, and his voice was soothing. “Be good, don’t be nervous. There’s nothing to be afraid of. I’m just taking you to meet the family.”

Isn’t this meeting the parents?

He was terrified. He was a loner in his previous life, and in this life, he was dating someone he was bound to divorce sooner or later. This was his first time meeting the parents.

He had no reference experience and was so nervous his heart felt like it would pound right out of his chest.

Xu Wanxing gripped Lu Yanbai’s hand tightly, as if clutching his lifeline. “Husband, how about we forget it? I don’t want to go in. I’m scared.”

Lu Yanbai stopped and looked at him seriously. “Baby, we are going to get married. Meeting the parents is a necessary step, okay? It’s alright, just follow me. Don’t be afraid, I’m right here.”

Xu Wanxing forced himself through some mental preparation before continuing to follow Lu Yanbai’s steps.

The estate was huge. It took them about five minutes to walk to the door of the old house. Even when they were circling around the side earlier, Xu Wanxing knew how lavish the place was.

Everywhere were various statues carved from marble and white jade, exquisitely beautiful. Everything was lush and green, expertly and beautifully pruned, and even the flowers were blooming in an orderly fashion.

But when they truly arrived at the door, Xu Wanxing couldn’t help but marvel at the sight before him.

What ordinary nice family has so many huge pillars at their entrance? Each one was carved with dragons and phoenixes. If he didn’t know better, he would think it was the Imperial Palace.

Money truly is wonderful.

The main door was open, and the two walked straight in.

No one was in the main hall. Lu Yanbai, accustomed to the layout, led Xu Wanxing further inside.

They walked through the entire old estate until they reached a spot that was extremely shady and cool. Under the lush trees was a small fish pond, and the old gentleman was fishing in the shade.

He was wearing a silk-textured Tang suit, looking very amiable, yet his eyes were extremely sharp, fixed on the water’s surface.

“Grandpa, we’re here. Baby, say hello to Grandpa,” Lu Yanbai led Xu Wanxing to Elder Lu.

The shade of the trees was indeed cool, making Xu Wanxing feel slightly comfortable, but reality completely forbade him from enjoying it.

Xu Wanxing’s face and the tip of his nose were dotted with fine beads of sweat from nervousness. He swallowed and greeted the person in front of him, “Hello, Grandpa.”

The old gentleman smiled and told Xu Wanxing to sit beside him and keep him company while fishing.

Xu Wanxing sat up straight like an elementary school student, with his hands on his knees, occasionally sneaking glances at the old man beside him.

Why was it different from what he had imagined? According to the normal plot, shouldn’t the old man take out his cane and fiercely beat him, asking his precious grandson why he would fall for someone like him?

But Elder Lu did none of that, continuing to fish very calmly. Lu Yanbai held up the gift. “Grandpa, your grandson’s wife-to-be picked this out for you.”

The old gentleman smiled and waved his hand. “Bring it over, let me see.” He then turned to Xu Wanxing and said, “You are Little Xu, right? Do you know how to fish? Help me keep an eye on the fish.”

Xu Wanxing nodded. The old gentleman had already unwrapped the gift and chuckled, looking at the big peach. “A Peach of Longevity, right? Little Xu is quite thoughtful.”

Tomorrow was his birthday banquet, and he had chosen well.

Suddenly, the smile on his face froze. The old gentleman’s eyes widened. He looked at his grandson, pointed at the jade carving in his hand, and then pointed at Xu Wanxing.

“This, this?!”

Isn’t this ‘Monkey Stealing the Peach’? It’s just that the peach was made so big and round that he had mistaken it.

Lu Yanbai wore a slight smile and patted the old gentleman’s arm. “Isn’t it special? I specifically sought it out to give you. He even advised me not to send this one.”

The old gentleman told the butler to take the gift back and put it away. He glared at Lu Yanbai. “You brat, you’re getting naughtier and naughtier.”

Then, thinking of something else, he sighed with emotion, “Naughty is good. Naughty is good. You used to be so reserved you didn’t seem like a living person.”

Following Lu Yanbai’s gaze, the old gentleman saw Xu Wanxing sitting bolt upright by the fish pond, diligently watching the fishing rod.

The old gentleman pursed his lips. “Why do you like him? I originally wanted you and Little Shen to be a couple. It would have been a perfect strong alliance between the Lu family and the Shen family.”