Lu Shangnan barged in through the entrance of the old residence without any prior notice, his arrival abrupt and stormy.
This sudden, ill-tempered visit instantly shattered the previously harmonious atmosphere in the living room.
The elderly lady turned to look at him, first surprised, then said, “Second Brother, why have you come so suddenly?”
“Didn’t you even inform me in advance?”
Lu Shangnan shot a furious glance at the elderly lady and sneered, “Sister-in-law, it seems you really don’t consider me family? Ever since Big Brother passed away, you’ve only focused on raising Peishen, while the rest of us relatives are just outsiders in your eyes, aren’t we?”
The elderly lady had no such intention; she was merely curious about his sudden visit without a prior phone call.
“Second Brother, what are you talking about? We are all of the same clan and the same family—how could I not acknowledge you?”
“Is there something you need today?”
Lu Shangnan curled his lips, glanced at his nephew Lu Peishen, who had never shown much fear of him, and snorted disdainfully. “I heard that Peishen has gotten married and even has a child on the way.”
“You’ve kept it quite a secret, not even telling a relative like me? Are you afraid I’d object?”
Hearing this, Lu Peishen let out a cold laugh. “Uncle, since you already know the answer, why bother asking?”
He and Lu Shangnan had never gotten along.
Even though they were of the same clan.
Of course, he wasn’t afraid of him.
In terms of bloodline, he was purer than this distant uncle.
What Lu Shangnan disliked most about Lu Peishen was his cold arrogance, as if he looked down on everyone in the world, including his own elders.
However, Lu Shangnan was older than Lu Peishen and had been in society for much longer.
It wasn’t as if he had no skills of his own.
So, Lu Shangnan suppressed his anger and continued with a cold smile, “Of course I have to ask. I am your elder.”
“Besides, your marriage is a major event in our clan.”
He paused, his gaze shifting to the girl standing beside Lu Peishen.
She was slender and delicate.
One side of her face was as beautiful as a celestial being, while the other was marred by a deep, ugly scar.
How could someone like Lu Peishen, with his proud Wolf Clan heritage, stoop to such a human girl???
Lu Shangnan couldn’t help but mock his nephew’s questionable taste.
It was even worse than his own.
“Peishen, I know you look down on me, your uncle, but it doesn’t matter. Even if you do, I have something to say to you and your grandmother today.” Lu Shangnan pulled his gaze away from Ye Xixi, but his nose began to twitch.
The Wolf Clan’s sense of smell was far superior to that of humans.
After a moment, Lu Shangnan detected that the baby in Ye Xixi’s womb was a precious male!!!
The thought that this child, once born, would threaten his own son’s inheritance rights made a flash of bloodlust flicker in Lu Shangnan’s eyes.
“The state of our clan is no secret to any of you. Now that she’s pregnant, our clan’s bloodline will surely no longer remain pure.” Lu Shangnan clenched his fists, raised his chin, and looked down arrogantly at the elderly lady. “Since it won’t be pure, Sister-in-law, I suggest you… start grooming my son, Yuze, early. His fiancée is from the Ye family in the southern part of the city.”
“Sister-in-law, you must know the Ye family, right? They are also of our clan.” Lu Shangnan said, as if showing off.
Standing beside Lu Peishen, Ye Xixi listened in confusion.
What did he mean by “the same clan”???
Wasn’t she of the same race as them—all Chinese?
This Uncle Lu, Lu Peishen, seemed just like her aunt—quite sharp-tongued and harsh.
“Nonsense. With me here, do you think you have any say?” Lu Peishen didn’t want to listen to this uncle’s blabbering about racial superiority and bloodlines. In his view, he married for love, not for bloodline.
Suppressing the anger in his eyes, he raised his hand and signaled to Shao Bai at the door.
Shao Bai understood.
He quickly walked over and, unafraid of the uncle’s status, directly grabbed hold of him.
“Take Uncle back. As long as I’m here, Uncle, you needn’t entertain any illusions about the Lu Family’s affairs,” Lu Peishen said coldly. “Also, I advise you to look into the Ye Family’s background.”
“Don’t make a fool of yourself.” The Ye Family was indeed part of the Wolf Clan, but… the Ye Family’s young lady was not of pure bloodline. She was a mixed-blood, half-human and half-wolf.
The Ye Family had kept this a secret from everyone.
But Lu Peishen knew.
Because Mrs. Ye was a close friend of his late mother—a human girl.
After speaking, Lu Peishen reached out and firmly grasped Ye Xixi’s hand, his tone instantly softening. “Xixi, I’ll take you to school.”
Ye Xixi responded with an “okay” and obediently followed him out.
As they passed by Lu Shangnan, Lu Peishen paused and glanced sideways at him. “Uncle, you know my temper. Don’t lay a finger on Ye Xixi.”
With that, he led Ye Xixi to the car.
Lu Shangnan, restrained by Shao Bai and unable to move, could only fume with rage on the spot.
Only after Lu Peishen’s car disappeared from the old estate did Shao Bai release him.
Once freed, the old lady had Sister Chen push her wheelchair out and said, “Second Brother, did you hear clearly what A’Shen said just now?”
“Regardless of whether Xixi is of our race or not, she is now the granddaughter-in-law of our Lu Family, acknowledged by me. No one is allowed to harm her.”
After saying this, the old lady had Sister Chen wheel her back inside.
Lu Shangnan stood on the empty steps of the old estate, his face dark with fury, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles cracked.
How infuriating.
Why did they have to oppress him like this? He wouldn’t give up.
The Lu Family must not be tainted by human blood.
After seething with rage for a while, Lu Shangnan turned and left. As he returned to his car, he recalled Lu Peishen’s words.
The Ye Family’s background???
He had already investigated the Ye Family.
There was nothing unusual.
Was he simply jealous that his son could find a pure-blood Wolf Clan girl, while he could only end up with a human girl?
Hmph, just wait and see. He wouldn’t let this rest.
*
At the Media University.
Lu Peishen dropped Ye Xixi off at the school gate. To avoid drawing attention, he still didn’t get out of the car.
But as Ye Xixi was about to step out, the man reached out again, gently holding her hand. “Xixi, don’t take to heart what my uncle said.”
“He has no right to interfere in my marriage.”
Ye Xixi nodded. “Uncle Lu, don’t let it bother you either, or I’ll feel guilty.”
“Don’t be silly, it doesn’t bother me.” Lu Peishen chuckled warmly, his hand clasping hers warmly. “It’s you I’m worried about. Don’t be frightened by our family’s trivial disputes.”
Ye Xixi wasn’t that timid. “Mm, Uncle Lu, don’t worry. I used to be part of a big family too. I understand all those petty power struggles and scheming.” Before her parents passed away, she had been the city’s renowned top socialite.
It was only after her family fell into decline that she became the “ugly duckling.”
“So well-behaved.” Lu Peishen truly thought she was adorable.
What’s going on with this sudden urge to kiss her?
Especially when he saw the girl’s rosy lips, as enticing as jelly candy, drawing his attention.
Lu Peishen’s breath hitched, and he instinctively leaned slightly toward Ye Xixi.
The sudden movement startled Ye Xixi.
Sitting up stiffly, she stared blankly at the handsome man drawing closer, her tongue tied: “Uncle… Uncle Lu…”
“Wh-what’s wrong?” Help, why does it feel like Uncle Lu is getting closer and closer?
Does he want to kiss her?
“Uh—there’s a little bug on your face.” Just as he was about to touch Ye Xixi’s nose, Lu Peishen noticed her flustered expression and paused. One more second, and he would have kissed her.
He quickly restrained himself.
Reaching out, he pretended to brush her face.
As if swatting the bug away.
“Ah, there was a bug?” Ye Xixi hurriedly touched her face.
Lu Peishen straightened up and said seriously, “It’s gone now.”
“After class, Shao Bai and I will pick you up. I have a business dinner today.”
“Be careful during class, and don’t forget about the baby in your belly.”
Ye Xixi continued to touch her slightly flushed face and nodded, “Okay.”
With that, she hurriedly got out of the car.
And closed the door.
The moment she turned around, Ye Xixi let out a sigh of relief. For a moment, she really thought Lu Peishen was going to kiss her.
So embarrassing.
But Uncle Lu probably wouldn’t want to kiss her, right?
She must be daydreaming again.
Ye Xixi silently scolded herself, then pressed a hand to her slightly rounded pregnant belly and strode into the classroom.