What Are You Sneaking Around For?

In the end, Lu Linyuan never gave a definite answer about whether he would arrange it. In any case, everyone left after eating their fill in comfort. A world where only one little kitten got hurt had been achieved.

Lu Linyuan had just brought Ruanruan home and was about to hand her to a servant when Lu Yiyi called.

"Hello-"

"Brother, are you going to Grandma's on Saturday?"

"I haven't been over since I got back from my business trip. I'll go on Saturday."

"Oh, okay! Remember to bring your cat. I told Grandma you bought one, and she said to bring her along when you come back. I was thinking that if you weren't going, I'd come over and take Ruanruan to show Grandma."

"Okay, I know. Are you out?"

"Hehe, I went to a livehouse with my girlfriends."

"Don't come home too late. Send me a message when you get home."

"Mm-hmm!"

Although Lu Linyuan hadn't put the call on speaker, Ruanruan was right there on his arm, and her sharp ears had heard everything. She was going to see the boss's grandma on Saturday.

Ruanruan thought excitedly, I get to go out and play again! Most importantly, I can snuggle up to the little beauty Yiyi.

Snuggling against the boss's hard body every day is so uncomfortable.

Saturday.

The Lu Family's old residence, the Lu Group Courtyard.

The Lu Family's old residence was in the old town, where many ancient buildings were still preserved. Many famous tourist attractions were also located there, so tour buses could often be seen passing along the main streets.

The Lu Family's old residence was a small complex of pavilions and towers. If the family hadn't donated many things back then, the old residence would probably have been taken over and designated a tourist attraction.

Though the buildings were ancient, they had been renovated and fitted with many modern amenities, making life more comfortable and convenient.

Ruanruan was lifted out of the car and looked around through the carrier's transparent cover, stunned by everything before her.

Rock gardens and gazebos-was this really not a park?

There were winding corridors and buildings she couldn't name, even their eaves exquisite, as though she had traveled back to ancient times. At that moment, Ruanruan felt terribly uneducated. She couldn't name many of the things around her and only felt that seeing them in person was even more striking than seeing them on TV. Exquisite details and ancient charm were everywhere, and the flowers and trees were lush and green.

Before Lu Linyuan had even stepped into the main courtyard, he could already hear Lu Yiyi chattering away inside from a distance, along with Grandma's laughter.

"You girl, you're always full of clever ideas."

Lu Linyuan carried the cat carrier inside and saw Lu Yiyi leaning over the table, giving Grandma a manicure?

"Grandma, I told you this nude nail polish would suit you perfectly. Look how pretty it is! This is all eco-friendly nail polish, so it won't damage your nails. Put your hand under this lamp so it'll dry faster, and I'll apply a protective coat-" As soon as she finished speaking, she looked up and saw her brother walking in. "Brother, you're here! Hurry and take Ruanruan out so Grandma can see her."

Grandma Lu's silver hair was white as snow. She wore jade stud earrings, a delicate and distinctive jade necklace, and a plain, loose-fitting qipao. Her bearing was graceful and dignified, and a kindly smile lingered around her eyes and brows. When she saw Lu Linyuan, she raised her other hand and beckoned him over.

"Linyuan, you're here. Come sit down and rest. It's hot outside, isn't it? The temperature in Yunlan City has been much too high lately."

"With the weather this hot, don't go out meeting your friends for the next few days."

Grandma Lu chided him, "As if you needed to tell me! I haven't been out in a week. No matter who asks me out, I won't go." Her tone alone made it clear she was a very talkative old lady.

She had none of the arrogance and unapproachable air of a wealthy family's grand lady.

After coming in, Lu Linyuan didn't sit down immediately. Instead, he first lifted Ruanruan out of the carrier and placed her in the crook of Grandma's arm. "She's rather mischievous, Grandma. Be careful she doesn't scratch you."

Grandma Lu cradled the plump, soft Ruanruan and liked her at first sight.

"This little thing is so cute. My skin and flesh are old and tough anyway. She might not even break the skin after scratching me several times. She can use her claws however she likes."

Lu Yiyi immediately protested, "Who says? Grandma, your skin is the most tender! And Ruanruan is very well-behaved, not mischievous at all. She definitely won't scratch you."

"Meow!" Yiyi's right. I'm very well-behaved!

As soon as she finished meowing, she snuggled up to Grandma, rubbing her head against Grandma's chest. Then her eyes drifted toward the jade necklace around Grandma's neck.

Wow, this necklace is so beautiful. It gleamed green and looked anything but ordinary. Ruanruan's courage bred wicked thoughts, and she stealthily stretched out a paw toward the necklace around Grandma's neck. Just as she was about to touch it, she heard a sound.

"Ahem-" Lu Linyuan cleared his throat softly and met Ruanruan's gaze for two seconds when she turned to look at him.

Ruanruan's paw froze, and she silently withdrew it.

Fine, fine. I won't touch it, then. Hmph!

Seeing that Ruanruan had stopped fooling around, Lu Linyuan casually picked up his teacup, brushed the tea leaves aside, and took a sip of tea.