Chapter 106 Making a Phone Call

Chapter 106 Making a Phone Call

He Qiaoxiang was outmaneuvered by Ye Xiaoxiao, and things didn’t progress as planned.

Furious, she returned home, timed it just right, and called the Lu Family’s residence.

However, the call didn’t reach Yun Chengxiu but instead ended up with the Lu Family matriarch.

"Xiao He, what can I do for you?" The Lu Family matriarch was quite polite after hearing the other party’s introduction.

Assuming the call was about the two children, since this was Ye Xiaoxiao’s adoptive mother.

He Qiaoxiang held the phone, her eyes darting around. It was actually the Lu Family matriarch who answered.

Even better—the Lu Family matriarch was the one person not to be crossed.

"Aunt Cheng, I’m sorry to call out of the blue, but there’s something I’ve been meaning to share with you."

Nervous—it was her first call to the Lu Family, and they weren’t close—she spoke carefully.

Cheng Yan cut to the chase: "Xiao He, just say what’s on your mind."

He Qiaoxiang: "I don’t know if you’re aware, but Lu Hanchuan is dating Xiao Xiao."

"Xiao Xiao is my adopted daughter." At this point, He Qiaoxiang sighed. "I never imagined the child I raised for over a decade wasn’t my own. After learning the truth, Chengbin and I planned to raise both girls, but Xiao Xiao misunderstood us and left home."

"I just learned she’s seeing Lu Hanchuan..."

Cheng Yan listened on the other end without speaking.

She’d known about the two of them for some time. Why did He Qiaoxiang make it sound like they were sneaking around?

Does the Hao Family disapprove?

That won’t do!

She’s waiting to hold her great-grandbaby.

Hearing silence from the Lu Family matriarch, He Qiaoxiang grew more certain of her suspicion.

The Lu Family must not know that Lu Hanchuan and Ye Xiaoxiao are dating.

"Xiao Xiao’s been spoiled since she was little. I’ve tried to rein her in, but it never stuck."

He Qiaoxiang sighed again: "This time, she cut ties with us altogether. Plus, Xiao Xiao was once engaged to the Xu Family. I thought you, as parents, should know about her and Lu Hanchuan."

Cheng Yan: "..."

How did Xiao Xiao, so well-behaved and sensible, become spoiled in her telling?

Cheng Yan pressed further: "Xiao He, are you saying the engagement still stands? But I heard you introduced your own daughter to the Xu boy."

He Qiaoxiang’s face stiffened for a moment. Fortunately, it was a phone call, so no one could see.

"Yes, that was also the Xu Family’s intention. I love both daughters equally, but Yan Yan and Jianwen just clicked. But I’m afraid Xiao Xiao thinks we’re playing favorites and is with Lu Hanchuan out of spite..."

Cheng Yan finally laughed heartily.

"Xiao He, you're really reading too much into this."

"I've already met Xiao Xiao, and I think she's perfect for our Xiao Chuan."

"Your concerns are completely unfounded. My grandson is good-looking; what young girl wouldn't be interested?"

"Their relationship is just a simple romance, nothing as complicated as you're making it out to be."

He Qiaoxiang tightened her grip on the phone, never expecting the Lu Family to react this way.

"But still..."

Cheng Yan's tone remained gentle, "You just said Xiao Xiao has cut ties with your family? Then this matter is even less for you to decide. Children have their own paths, Xiao He. You should focus more on your own daughter."

The message from the Lu Family matriarch was crystal clear.

In other words, mind your own business.

"The dial tone buzzed..."

He Qiaoxiang's smile faded.

"Is this the matriarch's doing, or the entire Lu Family's..."

...

Lu Guofeng asked, "Who were you talking to on the phone?"

Cheng Yan pouted, "He Qiaoxiang, calling to ask if we knew Xiao Chuan and Xiao Xiao were dating."

Lu Guofeng: "What? Are they against it?"

Cheng Yan: "It’s not about the marriage; it’s about Xiao Xiao. People’s hearts are naturally biased; when they have a biological daughter, the adopted one gets overlooked."

As she spoke, the old lady of the Lu Family became angry.

"When Xiao Chuan comes back, we’ll have to talk to him about this. Even if Xiao Xiao’s biological parents are from the countryside, we can’t look down on them."

"When a couple lives together, it’s about how well they get along. As long as the Ye Family isn’t shady or lazy, I’m all for this marriage."

Lu Guofeng, wearing reading glasses and looking at the newspaper, stopped reading after hearing his wife's complaints, "Why not just send someone to Bai Shi Village to check things out?"

Cheng Yan glared at him, "You know how Xiao Chuan is. If he finds out you’re snooping behind his back, he’ll be furious."

Lu Guofeng: "It’s for his own good; why would he be mad?"

After saying this, the old man felt less confident and added, "Just keep it from him."

Cheng Yan: "Then find someone to discreetly check it out? But don’t be too obvious, and don’t make it look like a spy mission."

Lu Guofeng snorted, "Do I look like I have no sense of tact?"

...

"Ah-choo! Ah-choo! Ah-choo!"

Ye Xiaoxiao sneezed three times in a row in her dorm room.

"Xiao Xiao, are you coming down with a cold?"

Xia Li shielded her pancake and stepped back.

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Nah, my nose just started itching out of nowhere."

Xia Li: "Then someone’s probably gossiping about you."

Ye Xiaoxiao: "Or maybe someone’s thinking about me."

Xia Li smirked, "Your boyfriend..."

Right then, someone burst in, startling Xia Li.

Wang Jiao walked in, arms full of stuff.

Xia Li immediately gave up on inquiring about Ye Xiaoxiao and turned to Wang Jiao, saying, "Did Fang Kaixuan give you all this?"

Wang Jiao sat on the bed, "Yeah, I said I didn’t need them, but he wouldn’t take no for an answer."

Xia Li: "So, are you two official now?"

Wang Jiao gave her a "Are you stupid?" look, "Of course not, do I look like an easy catch?"

Xia Li: "Wow! You’re taking stuff from someone you’re not even dating?"

Wang Jiao: "You’re so naive! Listen, money’s the only way to test a guy’s sincerity. If a guy’s willing to spend on you, that’s when you know he’s serious. I need to make sure Fang Kaixuan is sincere about me."

Xia Li nodded, confused, thinking, 'Typical Beijing girl, always so bold.'

"So, when are you gonna give him a chance?"

Wang Jiao thought for a moment, "At least another month—I’m not some easy catch."

Xia Li looked like she had learned something new.

Ye Xiaoxiao didn’t comment and didn’t care about her roommate’s love life.