“You… you must be joking, how could you…” After his initial shock, the man couldn’t resist sneering, “These days, nobody plays the hero to save an ugly monster.”
The moment the words “ugly monster” left his lips, they struck a nerve in Lu Peishen like a sharp thorn.
His eyes darkened, and he raised his hand, delivering a fierce punch that sent the arrogant, ill-mannered man sprawling to the ground.
“You’re the one who’s as ugly as trash. I’ll say it again—apologize to my wife,” Lu Peishen gritted his teeth, his voice cold and forceful.
The man on the ground, unaware of Lu Peishen’s identity, had taken an unexpected blow. Beyond the pain, the humiliation was unbearable, especially with his new wife watching. Apologizing would surely make him a laughingstock in her eyes.
So, he refused to back down. Grimacing in anger, he scrambled to his feet, intent on kicking Lu Peishen. He swore to himself that if he didn’t retaliate, he’d wash his hair upside down.
But as his foot shot out, Ye Xixi rushed over protectively, grabbing Lu Peishen’s arm and urging, “Uncle Lu, be careful!”
Thanks to her quick intervention, the man’s kick missed its mark. Enraged, he turned his fury on Ye Xixi, raising his hand to strike her. “Ugly monster, get out of my way!”
That was the final straw for Lu Peishen. Insult anyone else, but Ye Xixi? Was he asking for death?
Lu Peishen’s brow furrowed, his expression turning dark and menacing. He swiftly seized the man’s wrist, twisting it with brutal precision. In the sudden silence, a crisp crack echoed through the air.
Lu Peishen had snapped the man’s wrist bone!!!
Excruciating pain shot through the man, contorting his face as he wailed and clutched his injured hand, sobbing uncontrollably. The woman beside him panicked, screaming that she would call the police.
Unfazed, Lu Peishen calmly wiped his fingers and continued to grip the man, forcing him to his knees. Crouching down, he fixed him with a cold, ruthless glare and warned in a low voice, “Go ahead and call the police. Afterward, the legal team of Lu Corporation will sue you for defamation against my newlywed wife. How about we meet in court?”
Lu Corporation?? He was with Lu Corporation? And now he was threatening a lawsuit? The man knew all too well the power and reputation of Lu Corporation in the capital—it was not an entity to be trifled with. He had crossed the wrong person.
The thought of potentially applying for a job at Lu Corporation in the future drained all his bravado. Instantly, he wilted like frostbitten eggplant, too intimidated to even consider calling the police.
Ignoring the searing pain in his broken wrist, he forced an exaggerated, strained smile and stammered to Ye Xixi, “Miss, I’m sorry, I… I apologize… I was blind and ignorant. I’m the ugly monster, the toad. I’m sorry, so sorry.”
“I’ll kowtow to you,” he added, placing his hands on the ground and bowing repeatedly, his head thumping against the floor.
Ye Xixi was startled by his dramatic display. Worried that bystanders might record the scene and spread misinformation online, tarnishing her Uncle Lu’s reputation, she tugged gently at Lu Peishen’s sleeve and whispered, “Uncle Lu, that’s enough. I’m afraid someone might post a video online.”
Lu Peishen understood. Glancing back at the concerned young woman, he reassured her, “I’ll handle it. Don’t worry.”
“The marriage certificate is all taken care of, let’s go.” After speaking, Lu Peishen left the man still kowtowing behind and led Ye Xixi away first.
The two of them walked one after the other through the VIP passage of the civil affairs bureau and directly boarded the waiting Bentley.
As soon as she entered the Bentley and smelled the familiar sandalwood scent inside, Ye Xixi instantly relaxed.
“Uncle Lu, thankfully nothing serious happened just now.” She had really been afraid someone might record a video.
Lu Peishen said, “Anything concerning you is a serious matter. Don’t pay attention to that scumbag’s words.”
“Xixi, you are not ugly.”
Ye Xixi was actually no longer angry about that jerk insulting her; she was just worried about someone filming. Hearing Lu Peishen comfort her like this warmed her heart.
She immediately showed a sweet, soft smile and said, “Mm, Uncle Lu, I won’t pay him any mind.”
“Xixi, now that we are legally married, Uncle Lu has a gift for you.” Lu Peishen curved his lips, turned around, and took a vibrant, fiery red bouquet of roses from the back seat of the Bentley, handing it to Ye Xixi.
“Xixi, happy marriage.”
Ye Xixi looked at the sudden bouquet of roses, then at Lu Peishen, who was smiling gently. Her heart nearly leaped out of her chest.
Oh, why is Uncle Lu so good to her? She might really fall for him!
“What’s wrong? Don’t you like them?” Lu Peishen, seeing her frozen and not taking the flowers, thought the young lady didn’t like red roses.
Ye Xixi snapped out of it and quickly showed a shy smile, shaking her head as she swiftly took the roses. “No, no, I really like them.”
In fact, she liked them a lot.
“Uncle Lu, you’re really too good to me.” Ye Xixi held the large bouquet of roses in her arms, her beautiful eyes sparkling as if misted with emotion. “So good that… I’m afraid I won’t be able to leave you in the future.”
Won’t be able to leave him? Wasn’t that a good thing? What did this little one mean? Did she still want to leave him?
Lu Peishen pondered for a moment, feeling a faint sense of disappointment. Should he find a way to hint to her? To let her know he liked her? Otherwise, if she kept thinking about leaving… what would he do?
“It’s best if you can’t leave,” Lu Peishen said softly.
Ye Xixi didn’t hear him and turned her face to him, asking cutely, “Uncle Lu, what did you say?”
“Nothing. I have another wedding gift for you here.” Lu Peishen smiled gently and took out a beautiful starry sky diamond necklace worth five million, giving it to Ye Xixi.
After helping her put on the necklace, he had Shao Bai drive to the old lady’s place.
The old residence was located in another famous wealthy area of Beijing.
The Lu Family was a centuries-old Wolf Clan. They had lived hidden among humans, maintaining their wealth for hundreds of years.
However, the Wolf Clan had a sparse population, with few descendants. The Lu Family’s direct bloodline consisted only of Lu Peishen as the sole heir. Although there were other collateral descendants, they were also few in number.
Thus, Ye Xixi’s pregnancy was especially precious. The old lady was overjoyed when she found out. The Lu Family could finally expand its branches.
Otherwise, she had truly worried that Lu Peishen’s generation would be the end of the line.
Fortunately, heaven had eyes, and her Peishen was quite capable, finally allowing her to hold a great-grandchild in her twilight years.
Just thinking about the beautiful scene of holding her grandchild made the old lady, even confined to a wheelchair, feel so happy she wanted to stand up.
Soon, Lu Peishen’s Bentley arrived at the entrance of the old residence.
Sister Chen, who had been attending to the old lady, spotted Lu Peishen’s car and immediately said cheerfully, “Madam, the young master has brought the young mistress home.”
The old lady smiled, the corners of her lips lifting. “Yes, I see.”
“Hurry and prepare some treats.”
Sister Chen replied, “Madam, I’ve already prepared everything—all sorts of desserts that young ladies love.”
“Don’t you worry, I’m sure our young mistress will absolutely adore them.”
The old lady glanced back at Sister Chen, unable to suppress the joy in her eyes. “Most importantly, she’s carrying our Lu Family’s precious golden heir. We must spoil her properly.”
“We can’t let the young lady feel wronged after marrying into our family.”
Sister Chen smiled and nodded. “With Young Master Lu’s devotion, Miss Ye will surely be well taken care of.”
“Would he dare treat her poorly? I’d certainly give him a good scolding if he did.” The old lady chuckled lightheartedly as she bantered with Sister Chen. After chatting for a while, Lu Peishen and Ye Xixi stepped out of the car.
As soon as they alighted, the old lady couldn’t contain her delight and urged Sister Chen to push her wheelchair over to meet Ye Xixi.
She had met the young lady from the Ye Family a few times before.
Although the Ye Family had fallen on hard times in recent years, and Miss Ye had been living with her aunt’s family, that didn’t change the fact that the old lady had taken a liking to her from the very first moment.
She had always dreamed of bringing her home as a granddaughter-in-law.
Now, it had happened—without her even needing to scheme, her dear Ah Shen had managed to win the young lady’s hand.
It was truly wonderful.
From now on, she was determined to cherish and pamper her dearly.