The Old Woman remained silent for a long time, watching their family bicker and roughhouse, cry and laugh...
Though they lacked the poise and elegance of so-called Important Figures, this... this was a family!
Lu Guanghong's sternness carried expectations for his sons; Lu Mama's gentleness carried her longing for them; beneath Lu Chengwen and Lu Chengwu's mischief lay filial devotion and gratitude that came from the depths of their bones.
This family was, in fact, very happy.
Did they know how happy they were?
The Old Woman sighed. "That's enough. No need to listen any further."
"Madam..."
The Old Woman raised her head and smiled. "Old Zheng, the Lu Family is good. They won't harm Wenting."
"Yes."
Old Zheng looked at the people in the courtyard ahead and murmured, "The Lu Family has warmth."
The Old Woman froze for a moment. Turning to look at the courtyard as well, she nodded. "It's too exhausting when a family is constantly scheming against one another."
The dinner was lavish, but the proceedings were dull.
And Huo Wenting was busy to death, forced to excuse herself twice to take calls.
The Old Woman attended as well. As the senior-most member, she sat at the head of the table.
The Huo family sat to her left, while the Lu Family sat to her right.
The Old Woman beamed. "Guanghong, you've raised your two sons very well."
Lu Guanghong's old face reddened. "Uh... I'll make them change."
"Hm?" the Old Woman said. "I mean, they're both very accomplished."
Lu Guanghong's breathing quickened. "I'll beat them when I get home."
Lu Mama nudged him and whispered, "She's genuinely praising them."
"Huh? Oh." Lu Guanghong hurriedly said, "No, that won't do either. They have far too many flaws. As their father, I haven't been strict enough.