The Master's Mask Unveiled Again-Chapter 1014 - 1013 Lu Mian is Better Than You
After school that day, Lu Yutian finally took the time to visit the hospital. π§πβ―ππππππ°π·π¦π.πΈβ΄π
Xiaoyang greeted her in the corridor, giving a brief update on the old manβs condition.
"Miss Yutian, the old man just had his eye stitches removed yesterday. The doctor said his vision has recovered to ninety percent. Heβs in a great mood and has been cheerful all day."
Lu Yutian, however, wore a gloomy expression and responded indifferently with a simple "Mm."
"The eldest master, the madam, and the young master all came by earlier in the day. They chatted about some family matters and mentioned you."
Lu Yutianβs heels came to a halt. "What did they say about me?"
"They said that both you and Lu Mian are in the Elite Class now," Xiaoyang answered truthfully.
Lu Yutian did not want to hear this name. She was only interested in knowing how her uncle and aunt perceived herβwhat her standing was in their hearts.
"What else did they say about me?" She had no desire to hear anything related to Lu Mian.
Xiaoyang shook his head. "Rest assured, Miss Yutian, nothing else."
Lu Yutian: ...
This is worse than saying nothing at all!
The girl in high heels, clearly displeased, stomped her foot, the sound notably louder than before.
Just then, they arrived at the hospital room. Without even knocking, Lu Yutian pushed open the door and walked in with a sullen face.
Lu Beihua, who had been resting, was awakened from his half-asleep state by the sound of her heels. Opening his eyes, the first thing he saw was the less-than-happy face of his granddaughter, Lu Yutian.
The old man furrowed his brow slightly.
"Grandpa."
"Mm."
Lu Beihua gestured, and Xiaoyang immediately adjusted the hospital bed to help him sit up.
Lu Yutian, on the other hand, casually seated herself in a chair nearby. She picked up a fruit knife and began peeling an apple.
Seeing this, Lu Beihua felt increasingly uncomfortable. This granddaughter who barely visited once in two weeksβwhen she finally did show up, she exuded an air that made it unclear if she was here to visit him or to show her displeasure.
His earlier good mood dissipated at once.
Lu Beihua turned his face away and picked up a newspaper from the bedside table, his attitude noticeably cooler.
Lu Yutian, preoccupied with her own thoughts, failed to notice these subtle changes. While peeling the apple, she muttered discontentedly, "Grandpa, back at Chixia Sect, why didnβt you speak to Elder Jing for me? I lost so much face in front of my classmates."
Lu Beihua looked at the newspaper unhurriedly. "What, were you bullied at school?"
"Not exactly bullied; itβs just that when the family couldβve helped me out, why didnβt anyone handle things for me? Iβm in the Elite Class now, studying artificial intelligence. Building relationships with my classmates benefits both the company and the family..."
Unable to stand it any longer, Lu Beihua folded the newspaper in his hands and gave her a cold, disappointed glance.
"While you were at your military training, I had an eye infection and ran a fever for several days. I couldnβt even think about you."
According to the surgery timeline, if not for the infection, his stitches couldβve been removed in just a week. Instead, the recovery was prolonged by more than half a month, during which he endured significant discomfort and underwent numerous tests.
Fortunately, the final results were perfect. He could now see without any issues.
A serious illness not only restored his eyesight but also gave him clarity about certain people and things.
Noticing the tense atmosphere, Xiaoyang quickly approached with a cup of warm water and a small box of medication.
"Sir, itβs time for your medicine."
Lu Beihua took the cup and medicines, double-checking, "Are all the prescriptions here?"
"Everythingβs here, everything," Xiaoyang reassured.
"You didnβt mix up the blood pressure medication, did you?" Lu Beihua still felt uneasy.
The motion of Lu Yutian peeling the apple paused for a moment.
Paying no attention to her, Lu Beihua meticulously counted the medications, his caution stemming from experience. Missing a weekβs worth of blood pressure pills had once caused a sudden flare-up. Though he didnβt think much of it during the incident, the memory now filled him with lingering dread.
He thought, if not for Lu Mian getting him the special medication and arranging for Ya Lingβa highly skilled doctorβto perform the surgery, he might never have recovered.
In fact, he might not even have survived the intracranial bleeding...
Thanks to Yun Sang introducing such a capable sister, he had made up his mind: once he fully recovered, he would invite Lu Mian over to the house to express his gratitude properly.
After all, the girl had saved his life, yet he didnβt even know what she looked like. It simply wouldnβt do to ignore this debt of gratitude.
Xiaoyang, bowing his head humbly, emphasized repeatedly, "Itβs all correct! There wonβt be a repeat of last time."
"Mm." After verifying the medicine, Lu Beihua swallowed them with water in one swift motion.
Having set down the empty cup, he showed little inclination to acknowledge Lu Yutian.
Xiaoyang tried to smooth things over. "Miss Yutian, the old man didnβt tell you before because he was worried youβd be concerned."
Lu Beihua let out a sound from his nose but said nothing.
Failing to understand her grandfatherβs intentions, Lu Yutian aggressively peeled a piece of apple skin, feeling wronged. "Grandpa, Iβm really busy. Schoolwork, company mattersβeverything requires my attention. I just hope the family could lend a hand where it can. Itβs not asking much. Back at Chixia Sect, you have no idea how awkward it was for me..."
"Yes, youβre busy." Exhausted, Lu Beihua looked at his granddaughter. "When you were busy registering at school, an outsider, Lu Mian, stayed here with me for three days. Sheβs also attending Qing Universityβdoes she not have to register too?"
"Thatβs different!" Lu Yutian was annoyed at being compared to Lu Mian again. "I had an agreement with my professor, and they even held a welcome ceremony for me. I was the guest of honorβhow could I not go?"
Lu Beihuaβs eyes grew complicated, his gaze shifting away from Lu Yutian. He had accumulated enough disappointment and no longer wished to argue.
Softly, he murmured, "Lu Mianβs grades are better than yours. Iβve never heard her mention any welcome ceremony..."
Lu Mian!
Lu Mian!
Hearing her grandfather praise that girlβthe one she loathed mostβLu Yutian felt as though a fire had ignited within her. She slammed the fruit knife and apple onto the table to express her dissatisfaction.
The old man cast a sharp look her way, and realizing her outburst, a flushed Lu Yutian quickly lowered her head.
Her grandfather was the patriarch of the Lu Family. Though he didnβt involve himself in the companyβs operations, he remained the majority shareholder and held the ultimate authority.
Years ago, when her father ventured to the O Continent, it was her grandfather who provided the initial funding. For decades, his word had been law within the family.
Her impulsive actions had clearly crossed the line.
"Grandpa, Iβm sorry."
Lu Beihua withdrew his sharp gaze.
Feeling even more wronged, Lu Yutian pressed into the palm of her hand fiercely, trying to compose herself.
