Shadow and Light: The Bride Who Clicks Her Way to Love-Chapter 129 - 130: First Visit to the Old Residence

She followed Lu Shifeng into the Bentley and arrived at a place in the suburbs, nestled amidst mountains and water.

Among the green mountains and clear waters, there was a complex of buildings with white walls and black tiles, styled very much like Jiangnan, elegant and sophisticated, resembling an ancient village, completely different from Lu Shifeng’s post-modern high-tech villa in the city.

She got out of the car with him.

As they walked along the bluestone slabs, crossed little bridges over flowing water, the old house’s butler, Mr. An, led a few servants to greet them at the main hall entrance, smiling at Lu Shifeng, and said, "Young Master, Young Mistress, please come in, the family has been waiting for you for a while."

Lu Shifeng asked, "Are Grandfather and Mother here too?"

Today, he was still wearing his usual black suit and white shirt, the slightly stern demeanor contrasting with the green mountains and flowing waters around the old house, but Mr. An was evidently already used to him like this, respectfully bowing his head as he replied, "In the main hall are Mr. Yong, Young Master Shi Xu, and Miss Shi Li; the old master, madam, and lady are still in the back, I will go and fetch them."

Lu Shifeng said, "Grandmother’s health isn’t good, so no need to fetch her, I’ll personally take Xingyu to pay her respects later."

Su Xingyu glanced at him, this was the first time she heard him mention this grandmother, so infrequently that she almost forgot the Lu Family even had such a grandmother. Before them, Mr. An became even more respectful: "The old madam specifically instructed that the Young Mistress is entering the house for the first time, and she must come to the main hall to take a look no matter what."

So Lu Shifeng nodded and led Su Xingyu into the main hall.

The main hall was bustling with activity, a group of young people in their teens and twenties chatting and laughing, casually eating snacks. When they entered, all the young people stood up and bowed respectfully to Lu Shifeng, calling out, "Cousin Shifeng."

The Lu Family had strict rules; Lu Shifeng was the eldest grandson, the Crown Prince, always distinct from other siblings since childhood.

Lu Shifeng walked past them to the Grandmaster’s chair on the upper right side—while all the young people were bowing to him, there sat a middle-aged man unmoving, dressed in a deep gray Zhongshan suit, sipping tea with hands well maintained. Lu Shifeng stood properly, called out respectfully, "Uncle."

The middle-aged man was his uncle Lu Yong, also his late father’s younger brother.

Lu Yong then put down the teacup and greeted him with a kind smile: "You’re back? Let uncle have a look, you seem more imposing now. These days you’ve been living well outside, even brought a new bride back. You’re quite something, always keeping away from women, but suddenly getting married quietly without even inviting uncle for celebratory drinks."

"Uncle is joking," Lu Shifeng replied meticulously, then turning to Su Xingyu, "Come meet uncle."

Su Xingyu had done her homework in advance and already knew this uncle’s identity, so she respectfully called him, "Uncle."

"Good, good." Lu Yong said with a smile, took out a big red envelope and handed it to Su Xingyu, "This boy Shifeng isn’t thoughtful enough, as his uncle I can’t fall short, niece-in-law, take this, it’s Uncle’s meeting gift for you."

Su Xingyu glanced at Lu Shifeng.

Lu Shifeng said, "If Uncle gives it to you, just take it."

Only then did she accept it with both hands, then thanked Lu Yong with a graceful smile.

Lu Yong chuckled with delight and praised, "Shifeng, you’ve married a wonderful wife, so gentle and polite."

"Uncle overpraises," Lu Shifeng replied.

"Look at you, look at you," Lu Yong laughed and shook his head, sighing, "From childhood to now, you’ve been so dull like this; how many times has uncle told you, in front of family there’s no need to be so rigid. Niece-in-law, you have to help him change this habit, in the long run he’ll become estranged from his brothers and sisters."

Su Xingyu just smiled.

She was merely a newlywed who just entered the family, not seeking fame or profit, only hoping not to make mistakes at this family banquet, certainly not in the mood to stand out or show off, keeping a low profile was the most prudent approach.

After receiving the big red envelope from Lu Yong, other siblings also came forward to pay their respects, and Lu Shifeng introduced each one to her.

Lu Shili was among them, at this moment taking a cup of tea from a servant and bringing it before Su Xingyu, "Sister-in-law, it must have been tiring traveling by car all the way, come, have some tea, it’s Biluochun from our own tea plantation, very sweet and clear."

Su Xingyu accepted it and started chatting with her.

Soon other brothers and sisters joined the conversation, all young people; within minutes, they became acquainted, with one praising her hairstyle, another complimenting her handout, and some inviting her to tour nearby scenic spots in the coming days. It wasn’t surprising they were so enthusiastic, considering Lu Shifeng always seemed cold and difficult to approach; the only way they could form a connection with him was through those close to him. Su Xingyu looked quiet and approachable.

Moreover, they were all very curious about how Lu Shifeng suddenly married without saying a word, when his mother had been explicitly looking for noble heiresses for him these past years, but rumor had it his wife this time was just a commoner?

This low-key and obedient-looking girl, was she really as docile as she appeared?

What extraordinary means did she use to get married into the family?

Each harbored their own thoughts, yet conversations were lively and cheerful, chatting away vigorously.

After a while, suddenly from the doorway came Mr. An’s announcement: "Master, madam, lady have arrived."

The originally lively main hall fell silent, everyone stood up and looked toward the door.

There came an elderly man full of vigor, strolling slowly, beside him was an old lady leaning on a cane, and on the other side of the old lady was a middle-aged noble lady, now carefully supporting the old lady, with a face full of reverence.

"Dad, Mom, Sister-in-law," Lu Yong greeted them.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, Aunt," this was the young masters and misses of the Lu Family.

Lu Shifeng also led Su Xingyu forward: "Grandfather, Grandmother, Mother." His way of addressing the elders was more formal than that of his siblings, showing more education but appearing more distant.

Su Xingyu hesitated for a moment, then followed him in calling, "Grandfather, Grandmother, Mo...ther."

The last two words came off her tongue lightly but extremely awkwardly.

That call of "Mother" reminded her of her own biological mother Mu Yun, how many years had it been? Since Mu Yun passed away when she was five, she never called anyone like that again. Fortunately, she should be thankful that Lu Shifeng just distantly called "Mother," otherwise if it were an affectionate and soft "Mom," her tears might have uncontrollable flooded.

She raised her head and looked at his mother.

That was a middle-aged woman dressed quite sumptuously, her carefully maintained skin was fair and moist, with arched brows and phoenix eyes, wearing a ring of bright green and crystal-clear jade on one hand, the size of a cat’s eye, gleaming with brilliance.