Chapter 1214: Chapter 1213: Lu Mian Brought Back the Special Medicine
Everyone in the Xiao Family knows how difficult it is to obtain the LA Special Efficacy Drug.
After all, ever since the drug appeared, Xiao Huazun had been eagerly looking everywhere for it, and the results were indeed as Xiu Hualei had said.
Qi Zhen was also unwilling to tell the truth to his son and daughter-in-law and didn’t want to burden Xiao Qimo with guilt, so he kept silent.
Now, Xiu Hualei has brought the LA Special Efficacy Drug, which truly is like delivering charcoal in snowy weather.
But…
Xiao Huazun’s expression turned cold, and his tone was very harsh.
“Gratitude? How do you expect us to express gratitude? Wasn’t it you who caused my wife to have lasting health problems?”
Xiao Huazun held Qi Zhen’s hand.
Years ago, his wife was in a coma for five days and nights, and the Xiao Family mobilized the best doctors and medical resources worldwide just to save her life.
But her body was left with lingering ailments that could not be cured for a long time.
Worried about her limited time, she was always anxious about Qimo’s marriage.
Because of this, the family patriarch directly revoked Xiu Hualei’s family name, gave them a game company, and expelled them from the clan.
Today, when Xiu Hualei brought back the special medicine, there was indeed an ulterior motive worth questioning.
“Just say it, what’s your purpose?” Xiao Huazun asked.
At this moment.
A car slowly drove into the Xiao Family manor.
The servants, who were very familiar with it, went to greet the people getting out of the car.
Xiao Qimo held Lu Mian’s hand.
The Xiao Family butler walked over to them with small steps, his face wrinkling into a happy smile like an old chrysanthemum.
“Sir, Miss Lu is back! Miss Lu, dinner consists of all the dishes you like. I’ve already instructed someone to prepare your room, just waiting for you to settle in…”
The old butler rattled off quite a bit.
Lu Mian couldn’t refuse the warm hospitality, “Alright, thank you for your hard work.”
“No trouble, no trouble, it’s our duty,” the Xiao Family butler replied with an even happier smile.
Xiao Qimo: …..
He’d come back once every six months before and had never seen them so enthusiastic.
Now, did he have no status in the eyes of the butler and servants?
A man whose family status had plummeted walked with Lu Mian towards the main building.
The Xiao Family butler stopped them briefly, cautiously reminding, “Sir, Miss Lu, the elder and his family of four are here.”
“The elder and them?” Xiao Qimo’s eyes suddenly changed, gradually darkening.
“Yes, they’re in the living room discussing matters. Sir, would you like to take Miss Lu for a walk in the garden first?”
The Xiao Family butler sincerely suggested.
He didn’t want Lu Mian to see the troublesome side of the Xiao Family.
Xiao Qimo paused.
Lu Mian raised an eyebrow, not missing the fleeting guilt and remorse on the gentlemanly man’s face.
With her keen intelligence, she had guessed some things.
The young woman proactively said, “Director Qi, let’s go together. I’m not an outsider, after all.”
“…”
At these words, before Xiao Qimo could even chuckle, the Xiao Family butler had already laughed.
“That’s right, Miss Lu is not an outsider! Miss Lu is one of us! Sir, you’re truly blessed…”
What a good girl!
Xiao Qimo: …..
The man initially didn’t want Lu Mian to get involved in the family’s mess, but he was indeed convinced by the girl’s words “not an outsider,” and nodded in agreement.
He held Lu Mian’s hand, talking softly about the grievances between Xiu Hualei and the Xiao Family as they walked.
——
Inside the living room.
Xiu Hualei took a sip of water, put down his teacup, and started speaking.
“Let’s not bring up those old issues from the past. After many years, now that Sufeng Company is near the laboratory, many of our key members have been affected by the radiation of the kind ink particles, delaying numerous matters. Who can I complain to?”
His words carried a hint of blaming Xiao Qimo for inventing ink particles, trying to use it as an excuse.
Xiao Huazun and Qi Zhen wanted to say something, but Xiu Hualei raised his hand, suppressing his frustration, and continued.
“I’ve let go of these matters. Consider this drug my apology. The prosperity of a family doesn’t rely on one or two people; it requires everyone to work together…”
Qi Zhen did not agree with this and slowly tucked her loose hair behind her ear.
“Others may not be capable, but Mianmian and Qimo can.”
Xiao Jianli: “That’s right!”
Xiao Huazun: “My wife is right!”
“…”
Xiu Hualei paused awkwardly for a moment, turned to look at Xiu Qian, and then at Xiao Jianli, beginning to play the family affection card.
“Xiu Qian talks every day about missing his great-grandfather. These years, he’s been industriously studying hard, just wanting to prove himself to his great-grandfather. Dad, don’t you miss Xiu Qian?”
He didn’t spell it out, just hinted at it.
Beside him, Xiu Zhengpei and Zhan Jing didn’t speak, but Xiu Qian looked at Xiu Hualei with a bewildered expression.
When did he ever say something like that?
Moreover, being here today was purely forced.
Being used as a tool is one thing, but to be slandered is just confusing…
Xiao Jianli and the others understood immediately after hearing the first sentence.
Xiu Hualei wanted to return to the Xiao Family.
The three elders on the sofa exchanged glances, and in an instant, their opinions were unified.
Xiao Jianli shook his head, “No, absolutely not. Once Qimo and Mianmian get married, why would I worry about not having great-grandchildren!”
Marrying Mianmian into the Xiao Family was already difficult enough. Adding a disruptive first house with ulterior motives, how could the Yun Family be at ease?
Xiu Qian, shrinking in the corner: …feels a bit hurt.
His status in his great-grandfather’s heart is probably not as important as a pair of Lu Mian’s worn-out socks.
Xiao Jianli continued to refuse, “The Xiao Family has its standing today due to Qimo and Mianmian’s efforts. Just having them is enough; we don’t need outsiders.”
“Dad, you misunderstood…”
Xiu Hualei clicked his tongue, “We’re here to join the family, not to split the inheritance. Sufeng Game Company is doing well now; we just want a reunion, not those worldly possessions…”
After Xiu Hualei finished speaking, Xiu Zhengpei, Zhan Jing, and Xiu Qian all looked at him, feeling instant embarrassment as if they were building several Barbie Dream Houses.
Actually, there was something they hadn’t told Xiu Hualei all along.
The two legendary game planners in the company, the first-generation W God is Xiao Qimo, and the second-generation San Qianyu is Lu Mian.
They hadn’t said anything because these two were too low-key to publicize it. Another reason was the families’ grievances, making it inconvenient to speak.
And there’s another thing they hadn’t mentioned.
The current backbone game planner in the company, Lu Xi, is Lu Mian’s cousin…
“Grandpa.” Xiu Qian tugged at Xiu Zhengpei, “There’s still work at the company. Since we brought the medicine, let’s head back.”
He always felt that with Xiao Qimo and Lu Mian in the Xiao Family, being honest and low-profile was the best outcome for their family.
There’s truly no need to fight for things they won’t win.
Xiu Hualei glared at Xiu Qian with a dark expression, feeling he lacked insight.
He shook off Xiu Qian’s hand impatiently, “Brother and sister-in-law, this medicine is precious. Once it’s gone, it’s gone. I’ve heard that the Presidential Residence plans to export a batch of the LA Special Efficacy Drug, so it’ll be even harder to get.”
He picked up the insulated box, looking as if he were about to take it back.
Xiao Huazun was visibly struggling, his eyes fixed on the insulated box, unmoving.
Seeing this, Xiu Hualei gained more confidence.
“If you don’t need it, I won’t say anything else. I’ll just wish my sister-in-law good health and a long life!”
He stood up, ready to leave.
As he turned around, he saw two figures approaching from the entryway, a man and a woman standing hand in hand, a perfect match in looks and talent.
Both of them were naturally imposing, with an aura that spoke volumes.
Without saying a word, they made Xiu Zhengpei, Zhan Jing, and Xiu Qian all tense and cautious.
Lowering his eyes, Xiu Qian sneaked a glance at the stunningly beautiful girl who couldn’t be ignored.
She was just as arrogant and indifferent as before, unchanged.
She and Xiao Qimo standing there together were truly a perfect match…
Lu Mian ignored Xiu Qian, not even giving a glance to those people, and walked straight towards Qi Zhen.
The three on the sofa instantly beamed with smiles, their mouths stretching to their ears.
Compared to their earlier demeanor, they could be called face-changing experts.
Qi Zhen naturally stood up to greet her, holding Lu Mian’s hand fondly.
“Mianmian’s back! According to my calculations, you’re thirty minutes late. Did your mom not let you come?” Qi Zhen teased, sour over her returning half an hour late.
Lu Mian: Indeed a plastic friendship…
“No, Xiao Mom.”
Qi Zhen snorted, “Really? I sneezed several times this afternoon.”
“…” Lu Mian turned her head, apparently unwilling to lie.
Qi Zhen: “…”
Yun Zhishu is definitely more assertive now, having a daughter makes a difference!
“No problem, since you’re back! The food is ready!” Xiao Huazun also smiled.
Xiao Jianli was even more direct, “Mianmian must be hungry, let’s eat!”
Xiu Qian’s family of four: ???
Xiu Hualei snorted rudely, feeling dissatisfied at being ignored.
“Seems like it’s nothing to do with us, so we’ll leave now.”
He patted the insulated box and prepared to leave.
Xiao Huazun raised his hand slightly.
Lu Mian didn’t pay attention to Xiu Hualei, just smiled gently.
“Xiao Mom, we were half an hour late because we went to get the special efficacy drug for you.”