Chapter 172 - Chapter 172: Help Me Find My Daughter, And I’ll Give The Peninsula Manor to You
Chapter 172: Help Me Find My Daughter, And I’ll Give The Peninsula Manor to You
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Jiang Yining left the Lu family’s house and called All Man. When she found out that they were at Changtai Shopping Center, she immediately took a taxi and rushed over.
When she arrived, Lu Zhi was still in the jewelry store picking out a gift for her.
Jiang Yining quickly stopped him. “Didn’t I tell you not to buy anything too expensive? Just pick a few will do.”
Lu Zhi casually picked up a sapphire necklace the size of a pigeon egg and placed it in front of her neck. He said calmly, “These are all worthless. I bought it to keep up appearances. As Mrs. Lu, if you look too shabby, I won’t look good either.”
Jiang Yining glanced at the eight-digit price tag and was rendered speechless.
It sure wasn’t expensive.
“Pack these up and send them home.” Lu Zhi took out his black card and handed it to the shop assistant.
The shop assistant bowed at a 90-degree angle and took it with unusual respect. “Yes, sir.”
This attitude was just short of worshiping Lu Zhi as an ancestor!
“Lu Zhi, I told you…”
Jiang Yining opened her mouth, wanting to stop him from squandering his money away.
However, just as she started, Lu Zhi interrupted her. “By the way, didn’t you tell me that you wanted the Peninsula Manor?”
“Yes.” Jiang Yining nodded.
“The Yuan family happens to be nearby. I’ve already informed them in advance that I want to buy the Peninsula Manor. Since you’re free, let’s go to the Yuan family and talk about buying the manor.”
Jiang Yining was a little surprised.
It had only been a day since she mentioned to him that she wanted the Peninsula Manor and he had already contacted the Yuan family.
He took action way too fast!
“It’s not a problem to discuss buying a manor with the Yuan family. However, these things…”
“Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, the payment has been settled. We’ll pack up the things you bought and send them to your residence later.”
The shop assistant smiled and handed the black card back.
Lu Zhi took the card and smiled. He held Jiang Yining’s hand and said, “I’ve already paid the bill. Don’t say so much. The Yuan family is waiting for us.”
After saying that, he dragged her away without any explanation.
Jiang Yining was speechless.
The Yuan family was one of the rising aristocratic families in A-City. Old Master Yuan was only 50 years old this year, but he was famous for being ruthless. Almost everyone who went against him did not have a good ending. Perhaps it was because he had committed too many sins, but he had never given birth to a daughter in his life. He only had seven sons. These seven sons were fighting to the death for the position of the next head of the Yuan family. They were like fire and water.
Anyone who was familiar with A-City had more or less heard of the Yuan family’s internal strife.
Lu Zhi was no exception.
However, he had no interest in the Yuan family’s struggle.
Buying the Peninsula Manor from them was a business transaction.
After the settlement, he would have nothing to do with the Yuan family.
Jiang Yining followed Lu Zhi into the Yuan family’s residence and could clearly feel that the atmosphere there was different from the Lu family’s. The Lu family was a century-old family. It was solemn and dignified, and rules for everything. As for the Yuan family, there was a murderous aura everywhere. One could not help but raise their vigilance when they were in the Yuan family’s house.
The two of them were invited into the living room by the maids.
Then, the maid went to inform Old Master Yuan.
After a moment, Old Master Yuan walked in.
He was dressed in white, linen casual clothes, holding two blood-colored walnuts in his hands, and had a kind smile on his face. He looked only 35 or 36 years old, not at all like a 50-year-old man.
“Young Master Lu, Young Madam Lu, it’s really an honor for our humble house to have you here.”
“Elder Yuan, you must be joking. We’re juniors. We haven’t apologized for disturbing you yet.” Lu Zhi said politely.
“How can the two of you visiting be considered as disturbing me? I tried everything I could to make friends with Young Master Lu, but I failed. I’m really lucky that you can come to my house today.” Old Master Yuan twirled the walnut and waved his hand. “Please sit.”
Jiang Yining and Lu Zhi sat down.
He then instructed the maids to serve tea.
Lu Zhi stopped the maid and said, “We’ll leave after we’re done talking. There’s no need to prepare all this.”
The maid retreated to the side.
Old Master Yuan’s smile was gentle, but it was a little shrewd and calculative. He asked, “Young Master Lu, why are you suddenly interested in the Peninsula Manor? Do you have any plans recently?”
He was deliberately trying to get some news out of Lu Zhi.
Lu Zhi knew Old Master Yuan’s way of doing things. He was like a wolf that smelled blood when he sniffed business trends.
Once he sensed the movement of grass, he would immediately pounce.
Unfortunately…
He had guessed wrong this time.
“My wife likes that place. We’re planning to hold a wedding soon. 1 want to buy it and build her a unique home.” Lu Zhi smiled and looked at Jiang Yining from the side. His dark and deep eyes were filled with deep affection.
“It’s good to be young. Young people are full of yearning for love.” Old Master Yuan smiled and said, “However, I bought this manor for a unique reason. 1 didn’t want to sell it easily.”
Was this a rejection?
Lu Zhi and Jiang Yining looked at him at the same time.
Old Master Yuan rolled the walnuts in his hand. After a few seconds of silence, he changed the topic. “But for Mr. Lu’s sake, I’ve thought about it, as long as you can help me fulfill one wish. I’ll give the Peninsula Manor to you for free.” Jiang Yining frowned.
If Old Master Yuan could give away the manor for free, then what he wanted them to do was definitely not simple.
She did not want to screw Lu Zhi over.
She wanted to persuade Lu Zhi not to agree to his request, but she didn’t say anything.
Lu Zhi answered in a deep voice, “Elder Yuan, please tell me what it is.”
“Very straightforward. 1 admire your personality.” Old Master Yuan chuckled and told him the whole story, “Back then, my father and I were both servants of the Xie family. He had been chased out by the Xie family, so he started his business outside and worked hard to get to his current position. When 1 was in the Xie family, 1 once liked the daughter of a maid.”
“It’s just that after I went overseas to do business, she was also chased out of the Xie family because of some matters. I heard that when she was chased out, she was pregnant with my child. It was a girl… But 1 couldn’t find her even after searching for a long time.”
“When I calculate her age, the child should be about the same age as Young Madam Lu. I want to find them and make it up to them.”
“1 didn’t expect Elder Yuan to be such a sentimental person.” Jiang Yining said sarcastically.
Everyone knew that Old Master Yuan was ruthless and could even use his own son.
How could he miss his first love, who had been missing for a long time?
Could it be that he deliberately set a difficult goal for them to complete and play with them?
Old Master Yuan guessed Jiang Yining’s thoughts. He replied, “I know that there are many bad rumors about me outside. I’m not surprised that Young Madam Lu has misunderstood me. But for someone like me, if 1 want to climb up, I’ll definitely be more ruthless than others.”
“I don’t expect others to understand my difficulties. I only need to have a clear conscience. If you can’t help me fulfill this wish, then forgive me for not being able to give you the Peninsula Manor. This is the place where 1 first met her. I bought this manor to wait for her return.”
“I’m very sorry.”
He said all that needed to be said.
Other than agreeing, was there any other choice?
Lu Zhi thought for a moment and said, “Elder Yuan, please give me some time. I’ll help you find them.”
“Alright!”
Elder Yuan was overjoyed.
Jiang Yining also decided to give it a try. As long as what he said was true and that person did exist in this world, then she could always find clues.
She never liked to give up easily.
However, if she found out that Old Master Yuan was playing with them on purpose, then she wouldn’t be polite.
At that time, she would definitely double it and respond in kind!