Old Master Li looked at the smooth marble wall in the private room like a mirror.
"Ah, I'm still as handsome as I was when I was young!" After admiring himself in the mirror for eight hundred times, Old Master Li finally sat down satisfied and waited for his granddaughter.
Although Li Zhen said he was just a sperm donor, anyone she would choose couldn't be too bad.
No more talk online: sperm donors are heartless, but feelings grow over time.
What if they ended up together?
As Old Master Li was lost in thought, the door of the private room opened.
Li Zhen walked in first, followed by her friends.
Not having seen her grandfather for many days, Li Zhen happily threw herself into his arms, "Grandpa..."
"There, there..." Old Master Li perfunctorily hugged Li Zhen for a second before pushing her aside, craning his neck eagerly to look at the people behind. "Hello, hello everyone."
Li Zhen, pushed aside: ...
Everyone greeted warmly, "Hello, Grandpa."
Old Master Li was stunned.
Which one was it!
Three men came in.
This girl really! To avoid making the sperm donor too obvious, she had to bring so many people.
Lu Yanming stepped forward, "Grandpa, hello."
As soon as Old Master Li saw him, his eyes lit up instantly.
This man stood out too much with his chiseled features and refined temperament. Wearing a pair of scholarly gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes were elegant and spirited.
Old Master Li immediately judged: he could rule out this one first.
Someone so outstanding wouldn't be willing to be Li Zhen's sperm donor.
"Hello." Having said that, Old Master Li hurriedly let go of Lu Yanming's hand.
Lu Yanming: ...
Old Master Li sized up Meng Yuanjie and Fei Zhao. Both were quite handsome, but eventually his gaze settled on Fei Zhao, who was better dressed in a suit.
Old Master Li excitedly grabbed Fei Zhao's hand, "Young man, you look very healthy! And handsome too! Not bad, not bad at all. What's your surname? How many in your family...?"
"My surname is Fei..." Fei Zhao was stiff as a rod, and looked over at his young master's expression.
Lu Yanming glared at him, his eyes dark and gloomy, striking fear into people's hearts.
Fei Zhao nearly cried.
Old Master wasn't praising him, he was sealing his doom!
Fei Zhao quickly pulled Lu Yanming's hand to join Old Master Li's, "Grandpa, this is my boss, Mr. Lu! Young and promising, from a prestigious family, pleasant looking..."
Those were the only words Fei Zhao could think of.
Old Master Li shook Lu Yanming's hand tightly, "Young boss, you lead Fei well, and have cultivated him into quite an outstanding person! Thank you!"
Fei Zhao: ...I'm done for!
As soon as Li Zhen heard this, she knew her grandfather had got the wrong person. She was at a loss.
Zhang Xiya and the other two exchanged amused looks, enjoying the rare sight of their boss's rich expressions.
Old Master Li sat down and pulled Fei Zhao to sit beside him.
Fei Zhao felt like he was sitting on pins and needles. He popped right back up, pulling Lu Yanming over, "Young Master, please sit."
Hearing this form of address, Old Master Li's gaze flickered over Lu Yanming imperceptibly.
Young Master.
Such a form of address was usually only used in century-old prestigious families.
And the family would have to maintain prosperity and glory for generations, to have loyal servants who were born and raised to serve the family all their lives.
Also called home-born servants.
Old Master Li sighed inwardly. Although Fei was just a home-born servant, getting involved with a prestigious family was extremely complicated.
The Yu Family was a typical example back then.
But as long as Li Zhen was happy with her choice, that was all that mattered.
Old Master Li beckoned everyone to sit down, then clapped his forehead, suddenly realizing he had forgotten to order first amidst the excitement of waiting for them.
"It's alright, Grandpa. This gives us more time to chat." Qiao Yi quickly placated him.
"That's right, that's right!" Zhang Xiya nodded.
Lu Yanming picked up the teapot and poured tea for Old Master Li, "Grandpa, the dishes have already been ordered."
"When did you order them?" Li Zhen asked, surprised.
"When I went to confirm the private room earlier." Lu Yanming put down the teapot and said gently, "Grandpa, I don't know your tastes, so I ordered a variety. Li Zhen loves sweet and sour flavors, so I made sure to order extra Cantonese dishes."
Old Master Li sensed something was up.
The way this man addressed her as Li Zhen, could it be...
Qiao Yi quickly signaled to the other two with her eyes: Time to praise him!
Zhang Xiya instantly got the cue: "Oh my, nothing less expected from the Vice President of our Honghai Group. So thoughtful!"
"Right, Mr. Lu knows Li Zhen's tastes so well, how attentive and considerate!" Meng Yuanjie praised effusively.
Li Zhen: ...Your tones are too exaggerated! How awkward!
Lu Yanming pushed up the gold-rimmed glasses on his straight nose, seamlessly joining in their flattery. "Li Zhen is delicate. I naturally have to pay extra attention, or she'd be unhappy if something went wrong..."
Li Zhen: ???
What nonsense is he spewing, idly babbling away.
Why does it sound like we have some extraordinary relationship, really close or something!
I told Grandpa we only have a biological connection.
Just physical!
No mental or spiritual connection!
If Old Master Li still couldn't make it out, he'd have lived in vain.
"Li Zhen, come out with Grandpa for a bit." He got up and pulled Li Zhen outside.
Outside the private room.
Old Master Li looked pained, "Li Zhen! Isn't that Mr. Lu your sperm donor!"
Sperm donor?
What an awful term.
She would never admit it!
Li Zhen: "He is..."
Grandpa's wording was too accurate, denial was futile.
Old Master Li: "A man like him is outstanding and scheming in every way. You must be..."
"I'll be careful around him, Grandpa."
"Hold onto him tight!"
Li Zhen was stunned: "Huh?"
"A man like him must have countless admirers. Li Zhen, women must use some tactics too. He's a good one, you have to try harder! Can't let him get away!" Old Master Li advised in earnest.
Never mind what prestigious family or young master.
Her Li Zhen was good enough!
Li Zhen was at a loss for words, "Grandpa, we have a very pure relationship, not as complicated as you think..."
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At dinner, Lu Yanming somehow had endless conversation topics, making Old Master Li laugh delightedly.
Zhang Xiya and the other two NPCs chimed in with flattery, praising Old Master Li one moment and creatively complimenting Lu Yanming from all 360 angles the next.
Fei Zhao had to step out briefly for something.
Li Zhen was like an outsider, barely speaking a few sentences.
After the meal, Lu Yanming saw Old Master Li off to the Li family car waiting for him, and passed the gifts prepared in advance to the driver.
When Lu Yanming returned, Li Zhen and Zhang Xiya's group were just coming out of the private room.
Zhang Xiya clung to Li Zhen's arm, basking in shared success, "Little Li Zhen, how did we do today?"
Li Zhen nodded: "Very good!"
Although they overpraised Lu Yanming, the effect was excellent. Grandpa was very reassured about her current state and wouldn't worry about her.
After settling the bill, Lu Yanming came up to them and said, "Thank you everyone today. Assistant Fei has prepared gifts for you all, waiting in the parking lot. I hope the gifts match your kindness."
Li Zhen: "Wait, Mr. Lu, why are you giving them gifts? They won't accept gifts from you..."
"Thank you Mr. Lu!" Not having received a gift in ages, Meng Yuanjie was instantly excited.
If he had known there were gifts, he could have performed even better at dinner!
Li Zhen: ...
"Thank you Mr. Lu!" Zhang Xiya and Qiao Yi chorused as well, flying off eagerly towards the parking lot.
Li Zhen: ...
With everything settled, Lu Yanming leaned down slightly and kissed the still stunned Li Zhen.
The kiss jolted Li Zhen back to her senses, and her face turned red in a flash. "Mr. Lu, you..."
"How was my performance today?" Lu Yanming's magnetic voice was low and proud, like a top student expecting praise for acing a test. "Li Zhen, I want a reward when we get home too."
