My Billionaire Husband Claimed Me His Precious-Chapter 795 - 714: Harbor Ulterior Motives
"Oh."
Though Mo Wenwan wasn’t quite sure whether she’d been seeing things just now, Lu Xing’s gaze was indeed fixed on Qin Miaomiao. Lu Xing should be well aware that Qin Miaomiao is his sister-in-law, and besides, Lu Qing and Qin Miaomiao seem to have a genuinely strong relationship.
"Maybe I shouldn’t jump to conclusions too early. Seeing how Old Master Lu protects him, perhaps I need to reconsider my perception of Lu Xing," Mo Wenwan muttered quietly to herself.
She began to feel discontent with the idea of merely being Lu Xing’s bedmate. A different kind of thought began to take root in her mind. She suddenly realized she very much wanted to be his legitimate girlfriend, and with that realization, her perspective shifted entirely.
Qin Miaomiao changed into a casual outfit and tied her hair into a simple ponytail, giving her an overall lively and playful look. Thinking about how her grandfather had been sulking made her feel uneasy. Nonetheless, she did not regret her decision—no matter the outcome, she had resolved not to look back. With that thought, she walked out of the room.
"You don’t seem to be in a good mood."
Lu Xing suddenly appeared before her, catching Qin Miaomiao somewhat off guard.
"Mr. Lu, what are you doing here?"
Qin Miaomiao deliberately projected an air of detachment, intent on ensuring Lu Xing understood her position. Her gaze didn’t linger on him but shifted instead to the stairway across the room.
"Sister-in-law, why so cold?"
Qin Miaomiao smiled lightly. "It seems you haven’t learned your lesson yet. Lu Xing, you and I both know what’s in your heart—there’s no need to beat around the bush."
"Sister-in-law, what happened last time really had nothing to do with me. Look, I even ended up in the hospital for half a month because of it. I’m just as much a victim."
Mo Wenwan, feeling bored, wandered aimlessly until she happened upon Lu Xing and Qin Miaomiao conversing. Seeing Lu Xing’s apparent interest stirred some unexpected thoughts within her.
"I almost misunderstood you before—I hope I didn’t leave you with a bad impression."
Qin Miaomiao didn’t mind. Either way, his coming or not made little difference, so long as he didn’t provoke her. She said, "Since Grandfather insisted on inviting you, my opinion doesn’t matter much. But I hope you won’t cause any unpleasantness with Lu Qing."
"Seems you’re quite concerned about him."
Mo Wenwan discreetly opened her phone and pressed the record button. She suddenly felt envious of Qin Miaomiao, realizing that, in Lu Xing’s eyes, she held a special place. Especially watching as he shamelessly engaged with Qin Miaomiao, his entire demeanor took on a strikingly different tone.
Lu Qing helped Grandfather settle into a reclining chair in the courtyard. Old Master Lu studied him but didn’t seem to recognize him, instead saying a few things.
"I know you’re unhappy about him being here. But he’s still a Lu, and no matter how much you dislike him, he’s your half-brother. I’m not asking you to accept him—just treat him and his girlfriend with the basic courtesies due on an occasion like this."
"I understand Grandfather’s intentions."
Lu Qing had many swirling thoughts in his mind. Seeing Lu Xing always made him recall unpleasant memories. The reason for his dislike of Lu Xing visiting the ancestral home stemmed from his inability to decipher Lu Xing’s motives—it was this uncertainty that bred resentment.
Mo Wenwan left first, followed by Qin Miaomiao and Lu Xing descending the stairs one after the other. Though outwardly calm, both were occupied by their own internal struggles.
"It’s rare for us to get together for a meal, so let’s just keep it casual,"
Old Master Lu said a few simple words, raised his glass, and the four of them lifted their glasses perfunctorily—merely as a token of respect for Old Master Lu.
