"Chengzhou, we are taking our leave first." After Lu Shangjin spoke, he looked at Old Madam. "Mom, take care."
Old Madam pretended not to hear him and patted Gu Mang’s hand while she spoke with a smile. "Ms. Gu, come on over and sit with Grandma."
She tried to pull Gu Mang over to the main table but she did not budge. Old Madam turned around.
Lu Chengzhou had his arms around Gu Mang’s shoulders and he turned his head. "Sixth Uncle, Gu Mang and I will be going to your place for dinner."
Lu Shangjin stopped in his tracks. Lu Chengzhou dragged Gu Mang along, ready to leave.
"Stay right there!" Old Madam gave him an expression that said ’Are you trying to anger me to death?’
Lu Chengzhou kept walking. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Lu Zhan frowned and took a few steps sideways to stop him. He said with a tough voice, "Return after you and Gu Mang have eaten."
Lu Chengzhou looked at him from his peripheral vision.
Although Lu Chengzhou had been in contact with Lu Shangjin for all these years, he had never thought of bringing Lu Shangjin’s family back.
Yet, he did so today all of a sudden. Lu Zhan did not have to think to know who it was for.
He looked at Lu Shangjin. "Shangjin, since you are back, have a meal here with your family."
...
Lu Shangjin and his family sat at the table with Old Madam.
Second Old Master Lu and Lu Xiwei were forced to move to another table. They looked really unhappy.
Gu Mang did not care about her posture. She sat casually with her legs crossed and she propped up her face with her hands.
Lu Chengzhou scooped some dishes for her. When Lu Zhan saw how familiar his son was with her, he was speechless.
No one at the table spoke. The atmosphere was very awkward.
Lu Shangjin glanced at Old Madam who was sitting in the seat of honor. He shot Lu Yang and Lu Yi a look.
The siblings looked at each other and stood up with teacups in their hands. They said cautiously, "Grandma, it’s Mid-Autumn. May you always be healthy."
Old Madam did not move. After a few seconds, she put down her chopsticks and got up to leave expressionlessly.
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