Under the warm light, the aroma of the steak filled the room. Garnished with two pieces of broccoli and a small fruit salad, it looked especially appetizing.
The red wine in the glass was made by a count from the Stour region. Count red wine wasn't very famous in the outside world, and many people probably hadn't heard of it. Search engines couldn't find any information about it.
That was because Count red wine wasn't sold to the public. After the Jiang family bought the winery, which was located in the best wine production area in France, they drank some of the wine and gave the rest to their friends and business partners.
The wine and dishes were delicious, and people were whispering to each other. The atmosphere at dinner was quite harmonious.
A noblewoman in a black dress cut the steak on the plate in front of her elegantly, but didn't put it in her mouth. She looked at Lu Chaoge and asked, "Chaoge, how are you doing at school?"
"Very well." Lu Chaoge put down the fork in her hand and answered in a low voice.
"I heard from Zhuliu that some people were bullying you. Why are they so hateful? Should I ask Zhuliu to talk to your school? Or should I ask your Uncle Jiang to talk to the director of education? " The noblewoman seemed to care a lot about Lu Chaoge, as if she was going to take care of everything when it came to Lu Chaoge.
"No need," said Lu Chaoge. She wiped the corner of her mouth with a white cloth and said frankly, "There were some small disputes, which are inevitable in any job. I can handle it. "
"That won't do. Our Chaoge is so outstanding. Why should they bully you? "said the noblewoman unhappily.
"Mom." Jiang Zhuliu put down the knife and said with a smile, "You said that Chaoge is so outstanding. Why are you still worried about her? Don't worry. No one can bully her. "
"You're always on her side." The noblewoman glanced at Jiang Zhuliu and said, "Luckily, Chaoge isn't your wife yet. If you get married, I won't have a say in this family. "
Lu Chaoge didn't say anything and lowered her head to cut the tomatoes on the plate.
Seeing Lu Chaoge's reaction, Jiang Zhuliu smiled gently and said, "Mom, don't you trust me and Chaoge? Are we the kind of people who don't know how to be filial to the elderly? "
"No. Of course not. "The lady's beautiful face darkened. She looked at her son and Lu Chaoge with a smile and said, "Chaoge, Zhuliu, when are you two going to get married? He's not young anymore. He should be married, right? In the past, when you said that you wanted to be busy with your career, I agreed. Now, Zhu Liu's career was going well, and Chaoge had become the vice-principal of the school … That was a success, wasn't it? What other excuses do you have? I'm still waiting for my grandchildren. "
"Mom …" Jiang Zhuliu consoled, "We will consider all of these things."
"What comprehensive consideration? By the time you've considered everything, I'm already on the verge of death. "Why don't you just listen to me and get married on New Year's Day this year? We can find an auspicious day next year … I've already done some calculations. Zhu Liu's fate is Ocean Bottom Gold, and Zhaoge's is Water. You two are perfect for each other. Zhaoge can also bring good luck to her husband … "
Lu Chaoge put down her knife and fork and said, "I'm full. Enjoy your meal. "
After that, she got up and left the dining room, heading upstairs.
Jiang Zhuliu put down his cutlery as well, his eyelids drooping slightly.
Kiang Long Tan stared at his wife sharply and said, "Don't you understand that you shouldn't talk when you're eating?"
"Do you have to follow these stupid rules when you're eating? It'd be great if we could sit down together and chat happily … "
"Let the kids decide for themselves." After saying that, Kiang Long Tan also left the dining table.
"Hey, Old Jiang …" the rich woman called out. Seeing that her husband was ignoring her, she said to her son angrily, "Look at your father. Are you his biological son or is Lu Chaoge his daughter? Why are both you and your father talking about outsiders? Are you going to let me stay in this house anymore? "
"Mom, it's not like I don't know father's personality …" Jiang Zhuliu sat down next to his mother and held her hand. "He always doted on Zhaoge more when we were little. I'm used to it."
"He's good to Zhaoge. Am I not doing the same for Zhaoge? It's because I'm too good to her that I want her to become our Jiang family's daughter-in-law … "The rich woman grabbed Jiang Zhuliu's hand and said," My son is so outstanding. There are so many girls who want to marry into our family. "
"Mom, how can you praise yourself like that?" Jiang Zhuliu laughed. "I'm your son. Of course you think I'm good in every way."
"It's not just me who thinks you're good. The entire Jiang City thinks you're good." The rich woman said proudly, "Otherwise, why would the Four Talents of Huacheng only choose you, Mei Yingxue, Lan Shanggu, and Liu Shu? Which one of you isn't the most beautiful and talented in our Huacheng? Why didn't they put Li Baldy, Zhang Fatso, and Wang Er Mazi up? "
"That's because some bored people put the four of us together to create some ranking. You don't know how many people we've offended and been ridiculed because of this ranking … Plus, what are the Four Talents of Huacheng? Aren't there still the Seven Lunatics of Hua Xia? "
"Pfft, those people are all crazy … The Four Talents are enough. Why are you thinking so much? Son, when are you going to marry Lu Chaoge? Look at Lu Chaoge's big butt. She looks like she's going to give birth to a son … I have experience in this area. "
"…"
…
In the Jiang family's mansion, Lu Chaoge had a room of her own.
Ever since her parents passed away, Lu Chaoge moved in.
The Jiang family treated her well and treated her like their own daughter.
Especially Kiang Long Tan, who treated her even more attentively than his own son, Jiang Zhuliu. Although Mother Jiang, Ren Jing, was a little naggy, she was also very tolerant and took care of her.
Jiang Zhuliu treated her well too.
However, it was also because everyone treated her well that Lu Chaoge always felt like her whole body was covered by mucous membranes, making it hard for her to breathe.
It was so heavy that it made her feel uncomfortable.
She looked down at her chest. Other than her full breasts, there wasn't much clothing … Maybe it was because her breasts had grown a little. It was really annoying to have to take her wherever she went.
She took out the jade Guanyin from her neck and gently held it in her palm. A trace of coolness passed through her, and her restless mood gradually calmed down.
This was worn around her neck by her mother when she was very young, and it was her most precious ornament. Because of the long time, many details of her life had been forgotten. However, when she held this jade Guanyin, some fragments of her life with her parents would naturally flow into her mind.
It was like a floodgate of memories. When it was opened, the tide of memories would surge out. When it was closed, the water would recede, and she couldn't remember anything.
Knock, knock …
There was a light knock on the door.
Lu Chaoge walked over and opened the door. Kiang Long Tan stood at the door with a loving face and said with a smile, "You haven't eaten enough, have you? Do you want the kitchen to send you another bowl of soup? "
"Uncle, no need. I'm full. "Lu Chaoge refused. "Come in and have a seat."
Kiang Long Tan walked into the room and sat down at a small table on the balcony. "Chaoge, make me a cup of coffee. You make the best coffee in our family. Even your aunt and Zhuliu can't compare to you. "
Lu Chaoge didn't secretly rejoice at the praise. She went to the cabinet and took out a cup of coffee, then carefully steeped it.
It wasn't freshly ground coffee beans, but as long as it was carefully steeped, it would have a very extraordinary taste.
Lu Chaoge put a cup of coffee in front of Kiang Long Tan, then pulled out a chair and sat across from him.
Kiang Long Tan took a sip of the coffee, letting the bitter aroma reverberate in his mouth. Only then did he look at Lu Chaoge and say with a smile, "It's been so many years, and you know what your aunt is like. She likes you, and that's why she's always trying to make our families closer … She doesn't mean any harm."
"I understand," said Lu Chaoge indifferently.
"Of course, it's really annoying to talk about this kind of thing too much. I'll have a good talk with her and ask her to stop pressuring you on this matter. Young people should solve their own problems. Why should old people like us get involved? "
Lu Chaoge was grateful in her heart, but her face was as calm as a mirror. "Uncle, let's not talk about it. I don't want to put you in a difficult position."
"What's there to put me in a difficult position?" Kiang Long Tan put down the cup of coffee and said seriously, "I'm trying to reason with her. Does she want to quarrel with me? Besides, talking about this issue over and over again is like bullying others and trying to get back at her. "
Kiang Long Tan looked at Lu Chaoge with pity and said, "You came to our Jiang family when you were six, and I've always treated you as my own daughter. Whether you want to be Jiang Zhuliu's wife or not, you're a part of our Jiang family … No one will treat you as an outsider.
"Don't feel any pressure on this matter. If you like Jiang Zhuliu, then be with him. If you don't like him, then kick him aside. I trust in Chaoge's taste, and I believe that you'll be able to find the man you like … You're the one in charge here, and no one is allowed to interfere. "
"Thank you." Lu Chaoge was finally touched and she thanked him again.
"There's nothing to thank me for." Kiang Long Tan waved his hand and said. "There's no need for thanks between father and daughter. You're always treating yourself as an outsider. That's not good. "
Lu Chaoge smiled but didn't say anything.
No matter how well the Jiang family treated her, she still felt a deep sense of loneliness.
There was one kind of irreplaceable feeling that was more peaceful than love, more enduring than friendship, and more touching than family.
People looked forward to it every day when they were away from home.
People got tired of each other when they returned home.
That kind of feeling was called father and mother!
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