jdhmnovel Chapter 690 Coming and Going as Flown By
Chapter 690 Coming and Going as Flown By
The elderly man sitting in the middle of the hall was none other than Old Master Lu.
He was still using a cane, and his demeanor was quite different from the initial impression he gave on his wedding day.
The elderly woman next to him must be the second concubine, who is Lu Wangqian and Lu Wangshen's biological grandmother.
Her outfit... was very retro.
It's the kind of retro style that would make you look perfectly natural in a period drama set in the Republican era.
The two were dressed neatly, showing no signs of disarray, and their expressions were very calm, as if Sheng Hanyu had just come to have afternoon tea.
Sheng Hanyu's heart skipped a beat.
In other words, they actually believe the situation is under control?
Blood is flowing like a river outside.
Or perhaps, as those in power who have survived numerous internal power struggles within the Lu family, they are already used to this situation.
But where does this confidence come from? It can't be because the bunker has better defensive capabilities, can it?
"Greetings, Old Master Lu and Madam Lu."
Sheng Hanyu nodded politely, but did not sit down. He stood in the middle of the hall with Xu Jingyan.
There was no other reason; he wasn't really there as a guest, so sitting down at this point would have diminished his imposing presence.
"I had no idea that the Gong family of the capital was also going to interfere in the affairs of our Lu family," the second concubine spoke first.
Sheng Hanyu previously said it was hard to say which side she was on because Lu Wangqian and Lu Wangshen were brothers and also her grandsons.
She estimates that she can profit from either of them, regardless of who wins.
At first glance, it's easy to tell that she's on Lu Wangqian's side, but that may not be the final answer.
"What you're saying, Madam, isn't it just about not missing out on opportunities?" Sheng Hanyu smiled slightly.
Xu Jingyan showed a slightly surprised look, but quickly concealed it.
Is Sheng Hanyu such an aggressive person?
But given the current situation, if he were to show weakness and say that he did not represent the Gong family, wouldn't he lose another bargaining chip?
"Our Lu family is not something you can easily devour!"
The second concubine shouted, but her voice and emotions were not very strong.
Sheng Hanyu shrugged. "Or should I say, this is the choice between the second young master and the third young master?"
Mentioning only Lu Mingye probably won't work; you have to mention both of them.
But it also means that he could never side with Lu Wangqian.
"What exactly is your relationship with the third young lady of the Ye family?"
The old man spoke up, and the angle of his question was quite tricky.
It must be said that he found the key point.
There was no connection between Sheng Hanyu and the Lu family; it was only established through Ye Sanqing.
But of course he wouldn't tell the truth.
“A strategic partnership,” Sheng Hanyu said with a smile.
"Really? I have a feeling you're working for the Ye family...?" Old Master Lu's gaze swept over Xu Jingyan. "The Gong family is, after all, a family on par with the Ye family. Young Master Sheng, don't you think your behavior is a bit..."
Trying to provoke him won't work.
Sheng Hanyu isn't the kind of person who would jump up and slap someone just because she's ranked below them.
"You said it yourself, it's just what it looks like. Is it possible that your eyesight is failing?"
Sheng Hanyu revealed an inscrutable smile.
What he meant was, do I need to report to you about the specifics of my cooperation with the Ye family?
You are older and of higher seniority, but not in terms of status.
When you get old, you have to accept it and retire when it's time.
"How can this child talk like that?"
The old man didn't say anything, but the second concubine spoke in a reproachful tone.
The tone of voice implies that they are no longer treating him as the Gong family's representative, but rather as a junior.
"Haha." Old Master Lu chuckled ambiguously. "Then I suppose he's not as good as the younger generation. I heard that the fourth young master of the Ye family studied medicine? Why don't you have him take a look at me?"
Oh.
He didn't really mean he wanted to see the eyes.
What I mean is, I knew the Fourth Young Master of the Ye family was here, but I didn't attack him, and I might even have protected his safety. Shouldn't you take that into account?
Ye Siqing's situation was an accident, but it's not something we can use as leverage in negotiations.
"There are so many people, isn't that a bit inappropriate? After all, he came with his classmates," Sheng Hanyu continued with a smile.
Lu Dongli and his group are alright for several reasons. First, Seventh Madam might have a backup plan to protect his territory. Second, they were university students, and the old master probably knew that such things could easily escalate. Third, there's the matter of Ye Siqing.
If Ye Siqing had acted alone, or if he had only stayed with Lu Dongli, the old master might not have taken the same measures to deal with it.
“Yes, our Lu family isn’t some kind of amusement park, you know…”
Grandpa Lu suddenly stared at Sheng Hanyu and said, "Is it someone who can come and go as they please?"
His words carried a subtle threat, and a circle of bodyguards had appeared around him without him noticing.
Sheng Hanyu patted his clothes.
"I don't know about others, but I suppose I can come and go as I please."
Xu Jingyan felt that he should be on guard out of politeness, but Sheng Hanyu was too calm, so he found it difficult to cooperate.
If Ye Yifan were here, he'd probably be just as calm... no.
She would probably go directly to Old Master Lu's seat and ask him to move aside, then sit in the main seat and give orders.
So, Sheng Hanyu's aggressiveness isn't that strong after all!
"Don't misunderstand, I don't mean to cause trouble for either of your families. Please sit down. Serve tea." Old Master Lu pointed to the seat opposite the second concubine.
So the initial probing phase is over, and we can now officially begin negotiations.
Sheng Hanyu sat down, picked up the teacup that was served, opened the lid and smelled it, but did not drink it and put it down again.
Although he said he was very good at these things, actually... he wasn't very happy to play mind games with these old men and women here.
When I get back, I must make sure Lu Wangshen gives me compensation for emotional distress...
"Let me say this first: it's not that I dislike the tea, it's just that I don't like the taste, so there's no need to ask someone to change it."
Since Sheng Hanyu didn't drink the tea, the next move would inevitably be a smooth series of tactical maneuvers like, "We haven't been very hospitable! What are you doing? Quickly bring us some better tea!"
He deliberately interrupted the combo!
“…Okay.” The second concubine, who was about to beckon someone to do these things, paused and lowered her hand.
"It's getting late, so I'll get straight to the point. Is it true that the old master previously designated Lu Mingye to inherit the Lu family?"
Sheng Hanyu ignored the second concubine's clenched hand and asked the question directly.
"It has always been true," Old Master Lu gave a very affirmative answer.
Sheng Hanyu shrugged, looking puzzled.
Seriously, you let Lu Wangqian get into this mess?
"I wasn't sure a couple of days ago, but now that you're here, it's true."
Old Master Lu could tell that he was not one to beat around the bush, so he answered quite directly.
"And what about Lu Wangshen?"
Sheng Hanyu asked a question that no one had expected.