Chapter 116: Candlelight and Smile

Chapter 116 【】: Candlelight and Smile

"What are you doing?"

Lu Xun was so frightened by her that he shrank back and avoided her hands.

Come to think of it, why are you still using it?

You even grabbed your waistband... There's something wrong with you! He looked at Ding Xuezhu warily.

"Ahem... don't think too much, Xiao Lu." Ding Xuezhu blinked her beautiful eyes, coughed, and explained: "You wore the wrong clothes, let me straighten them out for you."

"Stop lying to me." Lu Xun shook his head.

Is there anything wrong with wearing a suit?

Consider me a minor, right?

"Really, look at this."

She stretched out her little hand, pointed at Lu Xun's waist, and said:

“Although I know that many people cannot wear a suit without a belt, but the raised belt buckle will push against the waistcoat, causing the lower edge of the waistcoat to not fit the pants. In this way, the very clean, smooth and elegant three-piece suit effect will be lost. .

You can wear a belt without a vest, but if you wear it, it will be careless and affect the appearance of the suit. "

"Really or not?" Lu Xun frowned, "I found ten people wearing suits on the street, and nine of them were wearing belts. I don't think there is any problem."

Belts are a very practical tool that can both hold pants in place and serve as decorations.

"That's because they are not particular about it." Ding Xuezhu hugged his chest with his hands and said firmly, "When wearing a three-piece suit, it is best to use suspenders to fix the pants. Not only can the front and rear gears be freely adjusted, but it can also relieve the pressure on the waist. It’s both beautiful and neat, as well as convenient and practical.”

"Overalls?" Lu Xun frowned and shook his head, "Too old-school."

"There are some that are not old-school." She chuckled. "Your trousers have a built-in adjustable buckle on the waist. You can use it to tighten the waist. No additional fixing tools are needed."

Hearing this, Lu Xun lowered his head and looked, it was true.

It is indeed a high-end suit, perfectly designed.

"I'll help you take off the belt." She started again.

"No, no, no, I'll do it myself!" Lu Xun quickly dodged back and didn't want her help.

He first tightened the adjusting buckle to secure the trousers, then opened the belt buckle and pulled out the belt.

Crunch~

Just at this moment, suddenly, the door opened.

A slender middle-aged man walked in.

"Haha, Xuezhu, dad, I'm here again... eh, eh?!"

Ding Zehai's words stopped abruptly.

He stared blankly at the two people in the office, facing each other at close range.

First he looked at his daughter Ding Xuezhu, then at the handsome young man named Lu Xun, and finally his eyes fell on the belt in the boy's hand... Ding Zehai's expression gradually became dull.

"Well...you continue, haha, continue, pretend I didn't come, hahaha, you must continue!"

After he reacted, his expression became extremely exciting, his face was red, excited and excited.

Before the two of them could explain, he ran out quickly, muttering crazy words such as "I'm going to have a grandson", "The Ding family has an heir"... and quickly slammed the door shut. .

A man and a woman in the room: "..."

"What are you going to do?" Lu Xun scratched his head and looked at Ding Xuezhu, "Did Uncle Ding misunderstand something? I'll explain."

"It's okay, you don't have to worry about this smelly old man!" She gritted her teeth, her beautiful eyes spitting fire, "Don't pay attention to him, just ignore him."

Damn it, you didn’t give birth to me until you were over a hundred years old.

Your daughter is only 27 and you want to have a grandchild?

Fuck you, go and have your spring and autumn dreams!

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Jinghaicheng, District 32.

Single-family old house, new home!

"Dad, are you really feeling better?" Xie Manyu walked around her father, touching left and right with her little hands, full of curiosity.

Xie Zhenhai's body is a very advanced bionic body. Although the internal structure is still largely mechanical, the whole body is made of light alloy bones.

But except for bones, most of the rest of the body's tissues are bionic.

For example: artificial nerves, bionic tendons, bionic joints, electronic bionic eyes, artificial skin, response coordinators...

Part mechanical, part bionic.

From the appearance, his body is exactly the same as his own three years ago. With the naked eye, there is no difference at all. Even the hair has been restored, not a single hair is missing.

Moreover, not only does it look good, this bionic body is also very practical in terms of practicality.

It has the same tactile perception as humans, can run extremely fast, has infinite strength, has quick reactions, has excellent eyesight, has minimal wear and tear even if it exercises violently, and has super performance.

It only requires a small battery and can run for more than fifty years, with excellent battery life.

After all, it is a high-tech bionic body worth 60 million.

It is not a poor imitation of the human body, but optimization or even transcendence.

In the entire Jinghai City, how many people dare to say that they are "worth" 60 million?

Xie Zhenhai has thick eyebrows and big eyes, and looks very handsome.

"I'm really fully recovered. This new body is great."

He looked at his daughter lovingly and reached out to touch her face. Suddenly his nose became sore and his eyes became moist, so he hurriedly closed the corresponding function and quickly adjusted his mood to normal.

Xie Manyu grabbed her father's hand and put it against her face. She could clearly feel the body temperature and pulse, which were exactly the same as those of humans.

"Hmm~ I can really feel the body temperature, hehe." She smiled, very happy.

"Xiao Lu has worked hard these years. Let me remind you, Xie Zhenhai, these 60 million are borrowed and must be returned to the children in the future." Jiang Jingfei came over and said with a straight face, "In the past three years, Xiao Lu has been there The black clinic works exhaustingly, working while going to school, and can't even get a hot meal. We already owe him too much."

"Yes." Xie Zhenhai nodded seriously, "Don't worry, I understand. I will find an anonymous online part-time job as soon as possible, work hard, and make up for what I have owed to Xiao Lu over the years."

The couple should not have said these words in front of their daughter, as if they did not regard Lu Xun as a family member and had to clearly separate their "debts".

But 60 million, including the surgery fee and the medical expenses for the previous three years, it’s almost 70 million!

What does 70 million mean to a civilian family?

The Xie family did adopt Lu Xun for nearly fourteen years, from childhood to adulthood.

But over the years, their investment and expenditure on Lu Xun was far less than a fraction of this astronomical figure.

This is a great kindness.

A debt is a debt, and it cannot be fooled by just saying "family affection".

Xiao Lu may not care about the money, but they can't care less.

These words were also said to Xie Manyu on purpose.

Brothers, let’s settle the score clearly.

What's more, Lu Xun is the nephew, adopted son, and Xiaoyu's cousin, not his biological son.

That needs to be figured out more clearly.

Xie Zhenhai and Jiang Jingfei cannot take Xiaolu's contribution as a matter of course... Xiaoyu can't do the same.

Repay a debt of gratitude, repay a debt of debt.

This is the right thing to do.

How much can you pay back? Can it be paid off? This is not a primary concern.

The most important thing is attitude!

"Don't worry, Dad, I... I will study hard, get admitted to a prestigious school, work hard after graduation, and pay back the money I owe my brother."

Xie Manyu is no longer a child. She is very sensible and has firm eyes.

"It's not just money. Your brother lost three years of youth, three years of hard work, and... those risks." Jiang Jingfei pursed her lips, touched Xiaoyu's head, and said softly, "None of these can Forget it, keep it in your heart forever."

She clearly knew better.

The old octopus died for 60 million.

My nephew was injured all over his body and almost died for these 60 million.

But I won't go into details about this because Lu Xun and her agreed to keep it a secret.

"Yes, I understand." Xie Manyu nodded with a serious expression on her face.

Crunch~

While the family of three was talking, the door opened.

The three people turned their heads at the same time, looked over, and then froze.

"I came back from get off work, and it rained on the way. Fortunately, I borrowed an umbrella... Hey, why do you look at me like this?"

Lu Xun put down his umbrella, and when he stood up, he found that the three of them were looking at him in astonishment, their expressions full of shock.

"Are you my brother?" Xie Manyu couldn't believe it and called out tentatively.

Boom~

Oh~ This familiar mind is broken.

It was confirmed, it was indeed her brother.

"This suit of yours...is not bad." The uncle's eyes lit up. He knew the goods, and he could tell at a glance that this nephew's suit was worth a lot of money.

He stood up and walked over, patted Lu Xun's muscular arm, and praised: "Haha, not bad, not bad, great. Little Lu is now a mature man."

Auntie's eyes also shone brightly, and she walked around Lu Xun, mouthing "tsk tsk" all the time.

This guy is so young, but he didn't expect that after putting on a high-end suit, he would have the aura of a "reliable adult male" coming to him.

A tough guy in a suit!

"Brother, where did you steal it? Or rent it? Are you going on a blind date?" Xiaoyu's eyes widened.

Boom!

Another brain meltdown.

"My boss gave it to me. I couldn't refuse it, so I accepted it." Lu Xun explained.

"That female boss of Baoqi Pavilion?" My aunt immediately became alert.

"Yes." Lu Xun nodded, there was nothing to hide.

He had been working at Baoqi Pavilion for almost a month, and he had already told them about the matter... Of course, he hadn't said anything about the underwater ruins yet, and was about to.

Aunt and uncle looked at each other and exchanged glances.

"Ahem, Xiao Lu, there are many temptations in the adult world. I thought that with your mature mind, you should be able to distinguish right from wrong." Auntie said.

"Yes, it is a good thing for young people to have great ambitions, but don't think about taking shortcuts. Maybe you think it doesn't matter now and it doesn't matter if you sacrifice, but you will definitely regret it in the future. The more you think about it, the more you will lose." My uncle helped.

The two men hinted fiercely, but the words were too vague, and Xiaoyu was confused.

Girl bosses, sacrifices, shortcuts…

What are you talking about? Her eyes were confused, and she felt like she was not on the same page as them.

"Don't worry, don't think too much."

Lu Xun instantly understood what the two elders meant.

It reminds him that he must work hard on the ground and don't think about getting to the position by relying on beauty and accompanying the female boss. The position gained through shortcuts will not be stable and cannot be maintained.

He couldn't laugh or cry and explained:

"It's really just a gift. I will find an opportunity to give her a gift in return. Don't worry, my achievements today are all due to my own efforts. I know the cost of taking shortcuts better than anyone else. It's not what you think."

Phew~

The couple breathed a sigh of relief.

Xie Manyu:? ? ?

"What on earth are you talking about?" She couldn't bear it anymore, put her little hands on her waist, and asked angrily, "There are only four people under one roof, and you three are still engaging in encrypted channels? That's too much. What's the password?"

"Children, go ahead." Lu Xun said calmly, "Just a minor, don't get involved in adults' affairs."

"..."

Good guy, didn’t you just become an adult today? So good at pretending! Xie Manyu was so angry that her teeth itched with hatred.

End of episode.

Xie Zhenhai hesitated for a moment and said, "Xiao Lu, let me tell you something..."

He talked about his plan to find a job.

I used to be a disabled person with no choice, but now that I have recovered, I must create a new source of income for my family as soon as possible, and I can no longer be a useless burden.

However, when Lu Xun heard half of it, he couldn't help but raise his hand to interrupt:

"Stop, stop, stop talking. Uncle, if you are in this situation, you will be fined hugely as soon as you are reported. Why are you looking for a job? Part-time job online without a contract? There is no need to work hard to earn a few small bucks."

"What small money? I..." Xie Zhenhai was about to defend.

Snapped!

Lu Xun directly threw the two contracts on the table: "Come on, let's take a look. Can you earn the money from these two contracts by working illegally for five thousand years?"

The couple looked at each other and opened the two contracts in surprise.

hiss--

The next moment, uncle and aunt shook their hands at the same time and took a breath of cold air.

A monthly salary of 1.2 million for one year?

Plus a short-term contract with a daily salary of 50 million?

For a moment, the two of them were confused and their brains were shut down.

"I don't want to show off." Lu Xun explained patiently, "I just want to say that just like the previous owner of this old house, one of the sons of the Zhu family got rich and sold the old house and took the whole family with him. Living an elite life in the inner city will make his struggle more meaningful and his life more fulfilling."

"I am more capable than the son of the Zhu family, but I make my family work hard and work hard just to earn those three melons and two dates... Are you kidding me?"

"Although I earn 50 million a day and love my family, I can't let my family live a prosperous and good life with no worries about food and clothing? 》

Then isn't he an idiot?

"Just stay down and stay peacefully." Lu Xun smiled and said to his uncle and aunt, "Enjoy your retirement life in advance."

"..."

Both uncle and aunt were silent.

...Well, Xie Manyu has been silent, after all, minors can only stay aside.

"Alas~"

After being silent for a long time, Xie Zhenhai sighed, and then smiled happily...his nose was sore again.

My aunt wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, feeling equally filled with emotion.

Children grow up so fast that they are caught off guard.

"Okay, I'll pack up and pay my respects. We have to leave in the early morning." Lu Xun said, "I originally wanted to have a meal with you to celebrate my uncle's recovery, but the timing is unlucky. Let's wait until I get back from my business trip. You three Let’s discuss it together and celebrate properly.”

Xie Zhenhai lay in bed for three years.

Now that I am recovering, I must spend time with my family and make up for the regrets of these years.

They actually have a plan.

"We wanted to go on a trip as a family of four and have fun for a few days, but my brother has a job and can't go. It's not perfect." Xiaoyu sighed.

"Haha, it's okay. You guys are just kidding. My business trip this time is actually like traveling abroad." Lu Xun laughed and asked casually, "Uncle, where are you going to play?"

"Jiuyue City." Xie Manyu answered loudly, "What a scenic spot!"

Um?

Lu Xun was stunned for a moment, and then he remembered something.

"Uh, wait for me."

He turned and went upstairs to his room.

Soon, he came back and handed the three tickets to his uncle: "It just so happens that Kong Zihan is going to hold a concert in Jiuyue City. You guys can make it in time. Let's go and play."

"Wow!"

Xie Manyu jumped up in joy: "Brother, you actually hide such a good thing? Queen Kong Zihan's concert tickets, or three consecutive seats in the front row? Oh my god, can you predict the future?"

What a coincidence.

The three uncles picked around and decided to go to Jiuyue City.

The guessing prizes Lu Xun won from his history teacher were exactly three tickets, one was not too much and one was not too much. Kong Tianhou's concert was held in Jiuyue City.

...This is God's will.

God also gave me a gift for my uncle's recovery.

"Okay, I'm going to go upstairs and pack my luggage first." Lu Xun looked at the time and said, "I have to catch a flight later."

"Let me clean it up for you, Xiao Lu." Auntie stood up and was about to follow her upstairs.

"No, I can just clean it up myself. You guys can continue talking."

He declined and went upstairs.

Half an hour later.

Lu Xun walked down carrying a huge suitcase in one hand.

But he found that the living room was completely dark.

Click~

Suddenly, the sound equipment plays, and a musical melody that has been familiar to me for two lifetimes begins to flow.

"Happy birthday to you~"

"Happy birthday to you~"

"Wish you……"

Xie Manyu walked over carrying a cake filled with candles, singing, and her uncle and aunt were by her side, smiling and applauding slowly.

The warm candlelight reflected on Xiaoyu's bright pupils.

Her smile warmed the cool night, and her voice was sweet:

"Happy 18th birthday, brother!"

"Hurry up and make a wish, Xiao Lu." Auntie said softly.

"Would you like to make a wish first or blow out the candles first?" Xie Zhenhai scratched his head, "It's over. After lying down for three years, I seem to have become stupid, hahaha."

"Idiot dad, of course you should make a wish first and then blow out the candles!"

"Come on, Xiao Lu, your flight is not late, right? Let's have a cake first."

…

This feeling and scene are deeply touching.

For a moment, Lu Xun didn't even want to go to the Naga clan...

Even though he is already a powerful creature of the eighth level of Lord, his heart is still very attached to tonight's candlelight... and smile.