Lu Zechuan wasn't too surprised by the remark, after all, he had also done early graduation before.
"If you need any help, feel free to ask me," Lu Zechuan said, extending a business card to Xia Mian.
Xia Mian took the card and glanced at it—Lu Zechuan, Chairman of the Lu Group.
Xia Mian put the card away, thinking that Lu Zechuan was indeed quite straightforward with her!
So openly revealing his background to her, wasn't he afraid she had ulterior motives?
"Quite accomplished at a young age!" Xia Mian smiled, but her gaze lingered on Lu Zechuan's face for a moment.
Lu Zechuan's appearance was one of great wealth, with a full forehead, a square chin, eyebrows like north constellations, eyes like stars, a tall nose, full lips, and large earlobes.
This face suggested a life of wealth and endless servants.
Yet now, his face was shrouded in a faint dark mist, affecting his fortune.
"May I ask if you've offended anyone over the years?" Lu Zechuan had helped her many times, and naturally, she didn't want to ignore it if he was in danger.
Offended people?
Lu Zechuan slightly furrowed his brows, "The list of people I've offended is quite long."
What Lu Zechuan said was indeed true. As the head of the Lu Group, his decisive and efficient manner had offended many over the years. But these people probably didn't dare think of retaliating.
Moreover, anyone who could cast a spell on him must be someone close to him who knew his birthdate.
"You've been set up," Xia Mian paused for a while, unsure of how to explain to Lu Zechuan, "The amulet I gave you should not leave you."
Xia Mian reminded him again, feeling uneasy.
Currently, helping Song Juan get a divorce is the most urgent task.
With her amulet protecting him, Lu Zechuan's life was not immediately in danger; his matters could be postponed slightly.
"Alright," Lu Zechuan replied with an inscrutable "okay," "Shall we have a meal together?"
Xia Mian was about to refuse, but her stomach betrayed her by growling.
She glanced at her watch; it was already two in the afternoon, and she hadn't even had lunch yet.
"Alright, my treat," Xia Mian smiled, "Consider it a way to thank you for saving my life today!"
Lu Zechuan smiled faintly, a smile like a gentle breeze, leaving Xia Mian dazzled.
The two didn't choose a high-end restaurant; instead, they picked a nearby home-style diner.
Xia Mian mentioned it was her treat, and Lu Zechuan didn't stand on ceremony, ordering three signature dishes.
With Lu Zechuan's distinguished air and Xia Mian's striking beauty, they made quite the picturesque scene in the modest restaurant.
Halfway through their meal, Lu Zechuan's phone rang.
Upon taking the call, Lu Zechuan's expression turned complex and unreadable, "Grandma, aren't you being unreasonable?"
On the other end, a frail voice came, "Ah Chuan, I'm half a step in the grave, and you won't even fulfill this small request? Do you want me to die with regrets?!"
Lu Zechuan's face darkened, "Grandma, you're not terminally ill, it's not that easy to die..."
The voice on the phone suddenly increased, "I don't care! I want you to bring a girlfriend back now! Or I'll die immediately!"
Lu Zechuan was shaken, his eardrums hurting, so he quickly moved the phone away.
Looking up, he saw Xia Mian watching him with a mischievous expression.
Lu Zechuan's gaze was enigmatic, his thin lips curled into a mysterious smile, "Fine, I'll bring a girlfriend home right now."
Lu Zechuan hung up the phone, his gaze falling on Xia Mian, "Can you do me a favor?"
Xia Mian swallowed a piece of crispy meat, took a napkin, and wiped her mouth slowly before speaking with leisure, "I don't like deceiving people, especially not the elderly."
"Xia Mian," Lu Zechuan's dark eyes fixed on her, he sighed softly, "My grandma, she may truly not have much time left. Do me a favor, come and meet her once. You might never have to see her again."
Xia Mian remained silent for a moment, feeling some gratitude towards Lu Zechuan.
As long as it's a request from him, she couldn't bring herself to refuse it.
"Alright, I'll go with you," Xia Mian seemed to have made a decision.
Just the opportunity to see what kind of people the Lu Family consisted of, and who was causing the current fate of Lu Zechuan.
The Lu Family's villa was on Fulin Mountain; the entire mountain was the Lu Family's property.
The lower part of the mountain was developed into gardens, with scenic paths along the way, while the mountain had a series of villas.
When Lu Zechuan brought Xia Mian to the Lu Family, Xia Mian was genuinely taken aback by the luxurious buildings before her.
Lu Zechuan led Xia Mian inside, and as they entered, they saw a man and a woman sitting on the living room sofa.
Seeing Lu Zechuan, the woman's expression changed subtly, then she hurriedly got up, her face covered in a smile, "Ah Chuan, why didn't you say you were coming today?"
Lu Zechuan glanced at the woman, his expression distant, his eyes cold, "I'm here to see Grandma."
With that, he led Xia Mian upstairs.
The woman's smile didn't falter, her words carried a hint of flattery, "Is this your girlfriend, Ah Chuan?"
Lu Zechuan didn't answer, just impatiently furrowed his brows.
The woman wisely closed her mouth and awkwardly sat back on the sofa.
Seeing the woman embarrassed, the man wasn't pleased, "Lu Zechuan, what attitude is this! Remember, Ah Man is your aunt!"
Lu Zechuan's gaze was icy as he watched the man, sarcastically speaking, "You remember she's my aunt! My mother hasn't been gone for a few years, yet you're already eager to mess around with her sister. Truly a good husband and brother-in-law!"
Lu Zhenqing's face darkened; having his dirty deeds exposed left him unable to maintain his composure, "I'm just respecting your grandparents' wishes... maintaining the bond between the two families..."
Lu Zechuan didn't want to hear Lu Zhenqing's nonsense, he held Xia Mian's hand, maintaining his composure as he coolly ascended the stairs.
Being ignored by Lu Zechuan, Lu Zhenqing fumed with rage, pounding his fist on the coffee table, grumbling, "This unfilial son is going to drive me to death!"
Shen Man gently reached to pat his back soothingly, "Don't take things too seriously with the child, after all, he is my own nephew. Initially, if I hadn't felt sorry for him losing his mother, I wouldn't have..."
Shen Man swallowed the rest of her words.
Lu Zhenqing affectionately grasped her hand, "Ah Man, you are a good woman, I've always known that. I see everything you've done for me and my son. Rest assured, I will never mistreat you!"
Shen Man smiled slightly, "Zhenqing, I trust you."
Feeling much calmer, Lu Zhenqing added, "That brat, if it weren't for the fact that the company still needed him, I would have kicked him out of the Lu Family long ago!"
Shen Man reached out her hand, gently tracing circles on Lu Zhenqing's chest, "Zhenqing, he is my own nephew. If you drive him out, people will surely point fingers at me, saying I can't tolerate a child born to my elder sister."