Chapter 121: Isn't This Girl Zhang Yifei's Girlfriend?

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So, you’re Song Xuanyuan, right?! The one who used to grab me and pepper me with kisses whenever she saw me as a kid?! Lu Yuanqiu remembered that when she was little, she often had a runny nose, so every time she kissed him, she’d smear his face with snot. Back then, he was so annoyed, no matter what he did, he couldn’t shake her off. He even went to his mom to complain several times.

Now, looking at her, she no longer has a runny nose, and she’s grown much prettier and cuter than before. She’s even wearing white stockings... heh, white stockings.

Song Xuanyuan immediately sat down beside Lu Yuanqiu, her eyes shining brightly as she looked up at him. “Brother Yuanqiu, I’ve missed you so much. We haven’t seen each other in ages…”

Lu Yuanqiu nodded awkwardly. “Yeah, it’s been a long time. I almost didn’t recognize you.”

Song Xuanyuan shyly lowered her head.

The black stretched Lincoln headed toward the city center.

Uncle and Second Uncle chatted about work in the front seats.

Lu Yuanqiu started chatting with his eldest and second eldest sisters about family matters, mostly revolving around Lu Yidong. Song Xuanyuan occasionally chimed in, but her words always included “Brother Yuanqiu.”

Honestly, her voice was a bit grating; Lu Yuanqiu found it quite uncomfortable and got goosebumps several times.

Who would’ve thought the snot-nosed brat would grow into such a chatterbox.

Just as the conversation was lively, Uncle’s voice suddenly came from the front: “Qiu’er, I heard your school is holding a basketball tournament recently? How’s it going?”

Lu Yuanqiu replied, “We made it to the semifinals. Tomorrow, we’ll draw lots to see if we play the semifinals or get a bye straight to the finals.”

At that moment, Second Uncle snorted: “The business partner we’re meeting this time, that guy named Liu, is a hardcore basketball fan. I just talked to him on the phone. He’s still shooting hoops in the basketball court he specially built inside his hotel.”

Lu Yuanqiu asked, “Is this banquet for business negotiations?”

Uncle Song responded, “Yes, the cooperation hasn’t been finalized yet. Our longtime rival, White Rhino Foods, is also trying to negotiate with him. That Liu fellow has been ambiguous and hasn’t given a firm answer.”

Uncle said, “Qiu’er, did you know Liu has two daughters? The second daughter attends Seventh Middle School.”

Lu Yuanqiu was curious, “What are their names?”

Uncle shrugged, “Not sure.”

Just then, Song Xuanyuan excitedly spoke up, “I know his eldest daughter! She’s in the same high school as me, Luzhou No.1 High School. She’s so handsome and beautiful!”

Lu Yuanqiu twitched his mouth. “Handsome... and beautiful? Aren’t those two words contradictory?”

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“Exactly... she dances and is great at sports. When she dances, she’s very feminine. When she plays sports, she’s heroic and spirited!” Song Xuanyuan said with an infatuated expression.

Lu Yuanqiu asked, “What’s her name?”

Song Xuanyuan answered, “Liu Wangchun.”

...

The stretched Lincoln stopped in front of a private hotel. Lu Yuanqiu got out; the steps weren’t high, but Song Xuanyuan insisted that Lu Yuanqiu help her down from the car. He ignored her and turned to follow his two older sisters.

As they entered the hotel, Second Uncle took a call, his tone turning clearly annoyed: “What? Still at the basketball court? I... I really... fine, fine... got it.”

He hung up and spoke angrily, “I honestly want to curse. Are we here to eat or are we a bunch of people just to watch him play basketball?”

Second Uncle was always a bit impatient. At this moment, Uncle patted his shoulder and said, “Let’s go then. After all, the decision to cooperate lies with him. We should follow his lead.”

They arrived at the hotel and, led by attendants, headed to the luxurious indoor basketball court on the second floor.

Along the way, Lu Yuanqiu heard from his two sisters that this private luxury hotel was owned by this Liu guy.

Entering the basketball court, the sound of “thump thump thump” filled the air. Lu Yuanqiu looked up and saw a middle-aged man in a short-sleeved shirt and shorts going up for a layup.

One had to admit, at his age, having such fluid movements was impressive; he clearly exercised regularly.

“Looking good, Old Liu!” Uncle, the shrewd businessman, called out.

Although he was annoyed that the man was playing basketball during dinner, he knew exactly when to say what.

The man named Liu turned and smiled slightly, then made a shooting gesture. Lu Yuanqiu looked up and saw the ball swish through the net.

“Quite a few young people here today?”

Liu smiled and waved toward a direction, “Come on, Xiaoqing, come greet the uncles and brothers and sisters.”

Lu Yuanqiu followed his gesture and was stunned.

A delicate-faced girl approached, smiled, and nodded at the people in front of her. “Hello, uncles, brothers an—”

Her voice suddenly stopped upon seeing a familiar face among them.

Lu Yuanqiu and the girl locked eyes, both equally surprised.

Isn’t this girl Zhang Yifei’s girlfriend?!

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Wait, wait, let me sort this out...

Mr. Liu is the business partner both Lu Corporation and White Rhino Foods are vying for. His second daughter is Zhang Yifei’s girlfriend?! Then why hasn’t Mr. Liu chosen to cooperate directly with White Rhino Foods?

Could it be...

Seeing the close-cropped young man and his daughter eyeing each other for a long time, Mr. Liu asked, “Do you two know each other?”

Lu Yuanqiu gave a tentative smile. “Yes, we go to the same school. Isn’t your daughter Zhang Yifei’s gir—”

“Yes! I’m in the same class as Zhang Yifei!” interrupted the girl called Xiaoqing, suddenly breathing quickly and then turning to her father, “Dad, Zhang Yifei is the son of the White Rhino Foods boss...”

Mr. Liu nodded, “Ah, I know. What a coincidence.”

Lu Yuanqiu smiled without replying. Seeing the resentful look the girl shot him, he understood.

So, teenage romance is something you don’t want your dad to know about, huh? Interesting.

How did this girl end up at a Lu family corporate gathering... Liu Wangchun muttered in surprise.

Oh, right! His name is Lu Yuanqiu... his surname is Lu! She had just realized.

Mr. Liu said, “This is my second daughter, Liu Jianqing. And who is this young man?”

Uncle laughed, “My nephew, Lu Yuanqiu, the only boy in the Lu family, the grandma’s darling. I brought him along to meet the elders and get to know everyone.”

Mr. Liu smiled and kept nodding at Lu Yuanqiu.

Liu Jianqing was utterly shocked—Lu Yuanqiu was a member of the Lu family’s younger generation. She was certain Zhang Yifei had no idea about this.

Uncle chuckled, “Old Liu, how long have you been shooting? Let’s go eat. We’re all hungry. Eating and chatting is better than standing here.”

At this, Mr. Liu gave a subtle smile, patted the basketball, and walked back under the hoop.

“Brother Lu, I know what you want to say. To be honest, Zhang Zhisheng has talked to me several times, and you’ve also come to me a few times. I’m really torn about which side to sign the agreement with.”

(The End of this chapter)