Chapter 115: Chapter 112: Looking at Lu Dog’s Girlfriend’s Photos
As soon as these words were uttered, Lu Xiao’s mother clutched her chest with a face full of relief. She turned to her husband and exclaimed, “Old Lu, did you hear that? Our son says he really has a girlfriend now, and she’s currently in Shanghai.”
But Lu Xiao’s father furrowed his brows, “I don’t believe it; he’s almost thirty and I’ve never seen him bring any girlfriend home. How can he just have one now?”
Could it really be out of knowledge about his own nearing demise that he has come up with a kind lie?
Thinking this, he coughed emphatically before adding in a deep voice, “Although my health is in bad shape right now, I can at least hold on for a few more years. You better weigh your words and don’t think about deceiving me with lies!”
Why wouldn’t they believe him?
However, these were not the main issue. Lu Xiao looked at his father, fell silent for a moment, and when he spoke again, “The nurse has already told me, your tumor is benign. Although it’s in a dangerous location, as long as you cooperate actively, you can live for many more decades.”
At these words, Lu Xiao’s father: “…”
His face suddenly turned a bit redder as if angered by him, “You boy, don’t I know my own body? Which nurse spouted such nonsense?”
At this point, Lu Xiao’s mother couldn’t help but smile, mediating between the two, “Alright, let’s all say less. The son is just concerned about you, inquiring about your condition so thoroughly.”
Then she looked towards Lu Xiao again, “Son, whose girl is she? What does she do for work, and which part of Shanghai is her family from?”
Their family was in Beijing, but these geographical locations didn’t matter; what was important was that he had a girlfriend he liked, however, it was meant to be.
After all, he had been through so much, his heart had become as stubborn as a rock, especially after that incident back then. Although it was a huge blow to the entire family, the one who suffered the most was him, having witnessed it with his own eyes—
Ever since then, he had become even more unwilling to interact with others, leaving the military, and voluntarily retiring to the West.
She feared her son would never get over it for the rest of his life.
Lu Xiao’s lips twitched as he was about to speak when suddenly, a woman’s voice came from the doorway.
“Auntie, I’m here, I… eh? Who is this?!”
A short-haired girl carrying a heap of fruit appeared at the door, toeing it open, bewildered at the sight of a tall and upright man. Her mind went blank.
However, as she stepped inside and got a clearer look at the man’s features, she internally grabbed a handful of grass in shock.
“Holy crap, Lu Xiao, you actually know how to come back! Do you have any idea how hard it’s been for your aunt and uncle these past years, which I’ve been taking care of!”
She marched in, tossed the fruit onto the table, and began to complain unabashedly.
At these words, Lu Xiao’s father: “…”
Lu Xiao’s mother: “…”
Lu Xiao looked at the short-haired girl, falling silent.
The short-haired girl was Li Zaijun, Lu Xiao’s cousin. She was straightforward and boisterous, having grown up in a Beijing courtyard surrounded by a bunch of boys.
Her parents were both military doctors, but they had sacrificed their lives when she was young, so she was mostly raised by his mother.
Lu Xiao pursed his lips lightly, his expression unchanging, and said in a very official manner, “You’ve had it tough.”
“Please! It’s been more than tough! You walked away without a backward glance, having no idea how difficult your uncle can be.”
As she said this, she took out an apple, rubbed it on her clothes, and resentfully bit into it with a crunch.
Lu Xiao’s father’s eyes twitched and he coughed forcefully to interrupt her, before turning back to Lu Xiao, “Didn’t you say you have a girlfriend? Don’t even think about fooling us, do you have a photo? Show it to your mother and me right now!”