I Married into a Rich Family After the First Date - Chapter 27

Chapter 27: The Lu Family’s Old Mansion

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

However, her short silence before her answer made Lu Beichen think that she was too embarrassed to say she did not have a job.

He raised his eyebrows as he said, “You won’t be able to earn money by just playing on the computer. Why don’t I introduce you to a job? In the old mansion, you’ll definitely have to go out to work at times to avoid arousing suspicion. By the way, what’s your education background?”

He didn’t want to waste his breath talking to his family about why his wife didn’t have a job.

Tang Wei’s face turned a little ugly when she heard that. She replied coldly, “I have a bachelor’s degree, but you don’t have to find me a job. I really have one, so don’t worry.”

“…That’s good.” Lu Beichen retracted his gaze.

The car that had been stuck in the traffic jam for more than twenty minutes finally moved.

Lu Beichen closed his eyes to rest. He did not plan to continue chatting with her.

Tang Wei was still very angry. Who said she couldn’t earn money using the computer? She could even fool around with money if she really wanted to!

She sneered in her heart. Lu Beichen actually had his own moments where he was short-sighted. This was quite a shocker as she thought of him as some sort of wisdomful god. She turned to look out the window.

Half an hour later, they arrived. When they were on the way there, Lu Beichen rejected several calls from the old mansion. In the end, he ordered Xiao Chen to reply to one of the calls for him. Xiao Chen told them that they would be there soon.

Tang Wei got out of the car and stood where she was, waiting for Lu Beichen.

The old mansion was indeed befitting of its name. It had the feeling of a simple and ancient family.

At this moment, another car stopped by the side. It was Butler Ji.

Tang Wei closed her eyes. What a coincidence.

When Lu Beichen got out of the car, he saw Butler Ji taking out Tang Wei’s luggage. He raised his eyebrows and said coldly, “I told you that I’ve already told the old mansion to prepare your clothes and other daily necessities. Why did you still bring your stuff?”

“I don’t feel comfortable using the Lu family’s stuff.” Tang Wei frowned. Everything the Lu family prepared must have been very expensive. She couldn’t just take advantage of them for everything.

Lu Beichen was a little unhappy after hearing this, but he did not say anything else.

Whether she wanted to use the things they prepared or not had nothing to do with him, and he would not force her at all.

He pressed the tip of his tongue against his teeth and said lightly, “Let’s go.”

Tang Wei looked at the man’s outstretched palm. He was still looking at her indifferently.

She pursed her lips and put her hand on it.

The woman’s fingers were cold, but the man’s big hands were as warm as a stove. She sighed as she felt this, thinking of how men and women really have special physiological structures.

Lu Beichen felt the coldness from her hand and frowned, saying, “Why is your hand so cold? Next time, make sure to wear mittens.”

Tang Wei glanced at him. Was he acting in advance?

When she realized this, she smiled sweetly and said, “Got it, hubby~”

“…”

Lu Beichen’s footsteps slowed slightly, and his expression froze for a moment.

He said with difficulty, “You… Don’t have to call me that.”

“Oh.”

The two of them went around the cobblestone path and walked for three minutes before reaching the bamboo garden.

Tang Wei walked on the cobblestones in her high heels and couldn’t help but complain, “This old mansion is really quite big.”

Lu Beichen said casually, “It’s not that big. There are only four gardens; Qin Garden, Bamboo Garden, Wei Garden, and Lu Garden. The one we’ll be staying for a month in is Qin Garden.”

Tang Wei’s jaw dropped as she said in disbelief, “Four gardens? Isn’t that basically humongous? For someone like me who has never seen the world, this really makes me feel haughty.”

“Don’t worry, you can act haughty once we go in later.”

“Why?”

Lu Beichen did not say anything. He only looked at her with an unfathomable expression.

Tang Wei thought of the situation where he and Old Master Lu always didn’t get along, and she immediately understood.

“I understand, but there’s no need for that. Isn’t the old master sick? If you anger someone too much and end up causing harm, you’ll feel guilty.”

Lu Beichen was amused. “He’s not actually sick. As for why I agreed to come back… Well, I just wanted to anger him.”

“…” Tang Wei was speechless.

“You’re his son, so it’s fine if you want to do that. However, I’m different. I won’t be joining you in angering an old man.”

The two of them looked at each other under the streetlights outside the door.

The servant who came out to pick up things saw the two people outside the door and shouted, “Third Master Lu is here!”

Lu Beichen retracted his gaze and brought Tang Wei into the hall.

The lights in the hall were bright, and the people inside were staring at the two of them.

“Father-in-law, Aunt, we’re late. There was a traffic jam on the way.” Tang Wei spoke first.

“No worries, you’re not too late,” Aunt Cheng replied.

“Mom, is that Third Sister-in-law?”

“That’s right.”

Lu Beichen brought Tang Wei to sit on the sofa. Tang Wei looked at Old Master Lu first. Heseemed like he had good vitality, not really like a sick person at all. Alas, no one knew their father better than their son.

Then, she looked at Lu family’s youngest daughter. “So you’re Lu Nuo. You’re as soft as your name suggests.”

Lu Nuo was eight years old this year, so she was in third grade at primary school. She had low pigtails with a pink and tender face. Her eyes were clear and lively.

Aunt Cheng was 20 years younger than the old master, only 43 years old this year. She had taken good care of herself and had a precious daughter. When Tang Wei saw this little girl today, she could imagine that she would definitely become more beautiful than Aunt Cheng in the future.

Children loved to be praised. Lu Nuo walked over toward Tang Wei and gently touched her with her hand. Then, she asked, “Third Brother, can I hold Third Sister-in-law’s hand?”

Tang Wei frowned and broke free from the man’s grip. “Of course, you don’t have to ask permission from him.”

She really did not know what Lu Beichen was thinking. The two of them were already sitting very close to each other, but this man still wanted to hold her hand. Thanks to him, her palms were all sweaty now.

Tang Wei wiped her palms and held the little girl’s hand, gently patting her head.

Lu Nuo was a little afraid of her third brother, but she was not afraid of her third sister-in-law. She felt that Tang Wei was a very gentle person.

She smiled and said, “I know your name is Tang Wei. Third Sister-in-law is just like her name. She’s as beautiful as a rose and she smells very good!

“Hahaha, you’re so sweet. Third Sister-in-law has prepared a gift for you. Can you get someone to put it in your bedroom?”

“Thank you, Third Sister-in-law.”

“You’re welcome.”

As the two of them chatted, Lu Beichen was also busy arguing with Old Master Lu.

Aunt Cheng sighed and said loudly, “Why does it feel like there are two completely different worlds in this room?”

Lu Beichen stopped arguing with the old man and turned to look at Tang Wei and Lu Nuo.

“You two seem to be getting along well.”

Lu Nuo shrank back in fear. Tang Wei pulled her in and said to the man, “Why are you saying such weird things?”

“…”Lu Beichen couldn’t continue his words.

Lu Nuo’s eyes darted around as she decided to follow Tang Wei from now on.

“Little Wei, did you bring any clothes over?” Aunt Cheng asked. “If you didn’t bring any, I’ll get someone to buy some for you. I was going to ask in the afternoon, but I was busy and forgot.”

“Wait, didn’t Aunt already buy clothes for me?” Tang Wei asked casually, feeling that something was wrong. If Aunt Cheng did not buy it for her, then…

“No, I didn’t,” Aunt Cheng replied in confusion.

Tang Wei looked at Lu Beichen. He was staring at her with a deep gaze and a calm expression. On the other hand, Tang Wei felt slightlyembarrassed. No wonder he looked so gloomy when she got out of the car. It turned out that she had rejected his kindness right in front of him. He must’ve felt embarrassed.

But how was she supposed to know that Lu Beichen was the one who bought her clothes?