9 – Jiao Jiao Realizes He Doesn’t Have Much Time Left
At the same moment!
In a luxurious villa complex.
A handsome man soaking in the bath, eyes closed in bliss, suddenly heard the call of the ancestor. His eyes snapped open, his expression shifting instantly!
The ancestor was in trouble!
She was summoning him for protection!
Overjoyed, he lifted his long legs and stepped out of the bathtub, quickly changed into a thin shirt and trousers, and rushed out of the villa!
He drove himself, not even bothering with the chauffeur!
After all, the chauffeur wouldn’t dare to run red lights or drive the luxury car at airplane speeds!
But he dared!
No wonder he was so excited—who knew how many people the ancestor had just summoned for protection?
If he arrived late, others might snatch the credit!
Following the direction of the ancestor’s voice transmission, he sped off at top speed!
In less than five minutes, Shang Lu parked his sports car in front of the hotel.
He smoothed his wind-tousled hair with his fingers, then pushed open the car door and strode into the lobby.
Su Jiaojiao and Su Tuantuan were sitting boldly on the lobby sofa, waiting for him.
Two security guards stood nearby, as if guarding against their escape.
Seeing Shang Lu enter, Su Jiaojiao crooked a finger. “Over here.”
Shang Lu was pondering as he walked—should he drop to his knees and perform a grand salute as soon as he reached the ancestor, or…
Hearing the ancestor’s voice, Shang Lu immediately looked up.
Taking in the ancestor’s face, which was so ugly it was unbearable to look at, Shang Lu broke into a cold sweat…
He instantly knew what he should do.
The ancestor was trying to hide her identity and keep a low profile!
He strode over, simultaneously gesturing for the security guards to step back.
Standing before Su Jiaojiao, his handsome face wore a gentle, intoxicating smile.
“Jiaojiao—”
“Do you want to die?” Su Jiaojiao lifted her gaze calmly, eyeing this flamboyant man.
Shang Lu crouched before Su Jiaojiao, holding his trouser legs, his handsome face smoothly switching to a pitiful, tea-like expression.
“What did I do wrong this time? You summon me, and as soon as I arrive, you scold me…”
As he spoke, he placed his slender fingers on the sofa beside Su Jiaojiao’s leg, curling and uncurling them, trying to grasp the hem of her clothes.
“My heart aches so much, ancestor. If you don’t believe me, touch it—it’s about to shatter—”
“Ugh…” Su Tuantuan clung to his mother’s arm, rolling his eyes in disgust.
Here we go again.
What’s wrong with these men, always pretending to be weak in front of his mother, hoping for her pity? Pah! Becoming Su Tuantuan’s father isn’t that easy!
The next moment, he got his wish as he heard the big brother’s low cry of pain.
“Ah—”
Just as Shang Lu’s finger was about to touch Su Jiaojiao’s clothes, she swiftly pinched it and bent it backward!
Su Jiaojiao said, “If you don’t want your fingers anymore, let me know in advance next time. I’ll gladly help you dispose of them for free.”
Shang Lu pitifully retracted his finger, which was already numb with pain.
He looked at Su Jiaojiao with grievance. “Ancestor, you’re so harsh…”
Su Jiaojiao rubbed her temples in frustration—this damn white lotus man!
She pointed directly at the door. “Shang Lu, if you don’t speak properly, get lost. I’ll call a few others instead. I remember Qin Xi is also in this city on a business trip. He…”
Before Su Jiaojiao could finish, Shang Lu anxiously interrupted her.”Ancestor, you must not call Qin Xi. What’s so good about that rhinoceros spirit? He’s so stupid. Besides acting in TV dramas to deceive little girls, he can’t do anything! How could he be as smart as me and understand your heart?”
He said pitifully, “Ancestor, please don’t dislike me. It’s not my fault I’m a sika deer monster. I was born with a pitiful nature and am timid. When you get fierce, I get scared…”
He raised his hand to swear an oath, “But! If you don’t like seeing me like that, I promise I won’t act that way in front of you again!”
Su Jiaojiao was satisfied to see him acting normal again.
She told Shang Lu about how she had just conjured a fake ID and was mistaken for a wanted criminal, then pointed her chin toward the service desk. “Go handle it.”
Shang Lu snapped his fingers. “A small matter, Ancestor. Please wait a moment. I’ll finish dealing with it and come back to accompany you right away!”
He stood up and couldn’t resist patting Su Tuantuan’s little head. “Our little Tuantuan is getting cuter and cuter, just as adorable as your mom!”
“My kicking you is even cuter!” Su Jiaojiao lifted her long leg and gave him a kick.
He blinked his big eyes innocently. “Ancestor, is the little deer also cute when being kicked?”
Just as Su Jiaojiao was about to lose her patience and kick him again, he quickly turned and walked toward the service desk with elegant steps.
Su Jiaojiao gazed thoughtfully at Shang Lu’s retreating back. “This flirt…”
She glanced down at Tuantuan, who was blinking his big eyes and looking at her innocently, then swallowed the rest of her words.
Not suitable for children. Better not say it.
Shang Lu went over and said a few words to the attendant. The attendant nodded repeatedly, looking at Su Jiaojiao with great respect, as if she were some important figure!
With the trouble resolved, Shang Lu returned holding a room key.
He squatted down in front of Su Jiaojiao again and extended an invitation with a smile.
“Ancestor, I have an 800-square-meter villa nearby with a garden and swimming pool. The scenery is lovely too. Since you and Tuantuan have just come down from the mountain, why not come to my place first?”
Su Jiaojiao took the room key he was hiding in his palm and gave him a sidelong glance. “Go there so you can spread rumors among other monsters that you’ve got a beauty hidden away in a golden house, hmm?”
He’d been seen through…
Shang Lu rubbed his nose.
He pointed at Su Tuantuan beside them and suggested quietly, “Ancestor, look, you’re alone with a son. People are bound to gossip. I can help you avoid trouble! I don’t mind being Tuantuan’s nominal father!”
Su Tuantuan interjected disdainfully, “Brother, it’s not that you don’t mind—you dream of being my dad.”
Su Jiaojiao pinched her son’s little cheek and said to Shang Lu, “I mind. Give it up.”
With that, she stood up, took Su Tuantuan’s hand, and headed toward the stairs.
“Take me upstairs.”
“Ah, coming!”
The dejected Shang Lu immediately revived, stood up, and took several big strides to catch up with Su Jiaojiao and Su Tuantuan.
Just as Su Jiaojiao reached the elevator, the doors opened.
Looking up, Su Jiaojiao saw the kind uncle who had earlier told her about the hotel’s surveillance cameras.
The uncle seemed to have already checked in and settled. He was now leading a seven- or eight-year-old child out of the elevator.
Su Jiaojiao had a good impression of this kind-hearted uncle.
Her gaze swept over the uncle, and she suddenly frowned.She hadn’t carefully observed this uncle before, but now upon closer inspection, she noticed he was plagued by illness, as if his life was nearing its end.
“Uncle, wait a moment.”
Su Jiaojiao stepped forward and called out to the uncle.
The uncle, who had been talking to his little grandson, stopped and looked at Su Jiaojiao.