Be Careful, Scum Dad! Mommy Is Back!-Chapter 132 - The News Was Deliberately Spread by Lu Xining

Chapter 132 -132 The News Was Deliberately Spread by Lu Xining

The sun set, and the sky gradually darkened.

Lu Xining said to the two clinging to her side, “Jing Zheng, take Nuonuo back to the room.”

She had the butler lead the guests to the tea room located in the back of the courtyard.

She herself quickly returned to her room to change out of her casual clothes and into a more formal outfit before swiftly heading out.

Unlike the smaller side parlor where she met Zhang Yuzhi before, the tea room at the back was larger and brighter, with interiors made from the world’s top materials, soundproof and private, a tranquil environment ideal for negotiations.

A group of distinguished individuals was approaching her from not far away.

Lu Xining stepped forward to greet them, “Old Xi, what brings you here today?”

Xi Juan, clad in an ash-gray traditional Chinese outfit, walked with a steady and unhurried pace, his unique demeanor and elegance untouched by the years, every step firm and strong.

He was now respectfully addressed as “Old Xi.”

Though in his sixties, his bearing was still as majestic as a pine tree.

Xi Juan exuded not just the authority and presence of a superior overseeing the grand scheme but also a boundless ambition and a cautious restraint against temptations.

The secretary half a meter behind him also appeared to be a formidable figure.

Not to mention the bodyguards who were positioned strategically before their arrival, clearly elites who had retired from the military.

Lu Xining took all of this in with a calm gaze, maintaining a certain level of caution towards the people before her.

The secretary smiled warmly at her, “Miss Lu, Old Xi would like a word with you in private.”

Lu Xining nodded and led them in.

The tea-brewing skills she had specifically learned at the Ji Family came into play just at the right moment.

She closed the door.

Now only Lu Xining and Xi Juan were inside the room.

Lu Xining, clad in a custom-made ethereal white silk Chinese dress with sleeves tied back for ease of movement, sat at the tea table. Compared to the ostentatious tea-brewing ceremonies that catered to the public, she omitted the unnecessary theatrics, her slender fingers deftly beginning to prepare the tea.

Each move she made was so graceful and peaceful, every scene like a beautiful painting come to life.

Soon, the room was filled with the aroma of tea.

Lu Xining smiled at the elder sitting quietly across from her, “Old Xi, please.”

Xi Juan carried an ease that only years could settle, he picked up the tea cup slowly, savoring the lingering taste on his lips and teeth.

He nodded, “Good tea.”

Lu Xining took the initiative to ask, “Is there urgent business that brings you here today, Old Xi?”

If it weren’t for something urgent, she couldn’t imagine why he would come at this time of day, particularly not in keeping with his usual habits for meeting with others. Especially since he came personally.

Xi Juan put down his tea cup with a gentle smile, giving off an approachable and steady vibe.

“I’ve heard, Xiao Lu, that you’re working on the ‘Artificial Uterus’ experiment.” His eyes shone with intense interest, yet without causing any discomfort.

Lu Xining was momentarily taken aback, not expecting Xi Juan to be so well-informed.

She nodded: “At the moment, it’s just an idea, I haven’t started the research phase yet.”

Xi Juan: “Do you plan to collaborate with me?”

Regardless of who he dealt with, he always had a friendly countenance, a reflection of his effortless mastery over human nature.

He said “I,” not indicating the power that backed his current position.

Hearing this, Lu Xining’s mind tensed up instantly, she poured more tea while pondering his intentions.

Xi Juan was probably going to retire in a few years.

As far as she knew, he had a daughter, but few people were aware of what his daughter looked like or other details about her.

Judging from recent years, his daughter was unlikely to succeed him. Given that, his previous remark was indeed thought-provoking.

For wealth? A person like him would hardly care about those things.

For fame? Then why not just talk to her directly from the perspective of his responsibilities, which would be better?

Xining remained calm, her brain working furiously, unable to fathom the purpose behind his words.

“Xiao Lu, you also have a great talent for research, but domestically it’s not like abroad. Without a strong support, even if you develop good technology, you might not be able to keep it in your own hands.”

“I have helped you, and I like you as my junior. If you are willing, from now on, you will be like my own granddaughter.”

His two sentences could almost be said to be a matter-of-fact display of both kindness and authority, crushing with indifference.

Xining’s fingertips suddenly tightened.

Under Xi Juan’s gentle gaze, she felt a tingling sensation on her scalp.

Yet, he continued to sip his tea slowly and methodically, unhurried, waiting for her considered response.

The country is currently promoting a third-child policy. If the research on “Artificial Uterus” technology can truly succeed, it would not only help many families struggling to conceive have their own children but also reduce the hardship of pregnancy for women.

Having experienced two pregnancies herself, Xining could deeply empathize with the difficulties of motherhood.

A light fragrance wafted through the quiet tea room.

She met Xi Juan’s gaze; it was gentle and warm like a senior looking at a junior, yet it surged subtly with the dangerous aura of someone in power.

Time ticked away, second by second.

Xi Juan raised his eyebrows slightly and asked indifferently, “Well?”

Xining: “Old Xi trusts me so much; this cooperation is naturally excellent.”

Having just returned to the country for less than half a year with most of her influence abroad, now was the perfect time to build connections and also balance the current situation.

A slight arc formed on Xi Juan’s lips, and he nodded to her.

At his position, every single day’s time had to be portioned out for various uses; having settled the matter, he naturally would not linger.

The secretary entered from outside the door, placing three exquisite gift boxes in front of Xining.

“Miss Lu, these are gifts from Old Xi for your three children as a meeting present.”

Xining: “Thank you, Old Xi.”

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She personally escorted them to the car, with the secretary opening the door for him.

By this time, the sun had set completely, but the afterglow remained, casting a more blurred and mystic feel to everything.

The car window lowered a crack, and dim shadows flickered inside the vehicle.

The years had never treated this outstanding figure of authority poorly; even at an age of over sixty, he still maintained an appearance more distinguished than his peers.

Xi Juan: “No need to see me out. Go back.”

After the guests left the Lu Family, she returned to the tea room and opened the exquisite gift boxes on the table.

Three identical golden longevity locks with classic, intricate, and ingeniously crafted designs, incorporating auspicious patterns, each lock also featured a gemstone in the center.

Two of them had emeralds of the same quality, and the third one had a pink-purple diamond of better quality than the Pink Star, which set the highest auction price in the world.

The precision of the detail work undoubtedly highlighted the value of these three longevity locks.

Jing Zheng entered the tea room from outside and saw her contemplative appearance by the table, expressing concern, “Are you alright?”

Xining shook her head; the indoor lighting made her features all the more radiant.

She turned to Jing Zheng and said, “There’s no need to spread the word about the ‘Artificial Uterus’ research in the lab anymore; we’ve found a suitable partner for cooperation.”

Jing Zheng replied with a nod, “Let’s go, it’s time for dinner.”

On the highway under the night sky, like an endless tunnel through time, the secretary in the passenger seat inquired, “Old Xi, why did Miss Lu agree so easily to cooperate?”

According to their investigations, Xining always took a long time to consider each cooperation and would conduct thorough investigations into her partners, being very cautious.

Xi Juan chuckled lightly, “It’s naturally because… she deliberately let the news reach our ears.”

She was like a sesame dumpling, with a contrasting appearance to core.

He lowered his gaze to find the contact in his phone, and a quick message was sent out.