"By the way, you seem to know Mr Huo, right?" Lu Zhe recalled something.
He was curious about how his brother had gotten to know Mr Huo. As far as Lu Zhe knew, even influential individuals in the capital sought to meet Mr. Huo, who remained very mysterious and had never made a public appearance. Only a select few people could contact Mr. Huo.
Interestingly, his younger brother was one of those few. As a result, many visitors came to the Lu family, not to meet the elders, but to connect with Mr. Huo through his brother.
"Well, it appears we know each other. What's the matter, brother? Do you have something you want to discuss with him?" Lu Xing asked.
"How could I possibly trouble him with anything?"
Lu Xing touched his nose and replied, "Then what do you want to ask?"
"I heard that the old man of the Chu family has been using his connections to locate him recently."
The Chu family is one of the most renowned and prestigious families in Tonghai City. If there's any movement within the Chu family, the upper class of Tonghai City will surely hear about it.
"That does seem to be the case."
"Please help Mr. Chu if you get a chance," Lu Zhe said.
"Brother, what made you think of speaking on behalf of the old man from the Chu family?" Lu Xing asked.
"Even though the Chu family and our Lu family don't have much contact, if the old man from the Chu family passes away, it will undoubtedly lead to turmoil over the inheritance. That would make things more complicated," Lu Zhe explained. He didn't mention to his brother that he hoped Old Man Chu would live on because Chu Ci was currently with the Chu family, and he wanted to protect her from becoming involved in their inheritance dispute.
"I can promise to mention it to him, but I can't control whether he agrees," Lu Xing replied.
"That's fine," Lu Zhe said. He only intended to bring it up, not to pressure his brother into helping.
"By the way, I have something for you," Lu Zhe added as he took out a photo and handed it to Lu Xing.
Lu Xing was surprised when he saw a signed photo of Yi Xuecheng. "Brother, where did you get this autographed photo?" he asked.
"A friend got it for me," Lu Zhe replied.
"Oh my god! I didn't get an autographed photo at the event today, and you actually managed to get one! Bro, your friend is amazing!" Lu Xing exclaimed.
"She has always been quite resourceful," Lu Zhe smiled.
***
After more than a week on a business trip, Chu Ci and Chu Han's parents, Chu Yuheng and Meng Qingyan, finally returned to the Chu family home. Among their generation, Chu Yuheng stood out for his mature and gentle demeanour.
He has a tall stature, a handsome face with strong features, and sharp, bright eyes.
Meng Qingyan is beautiful and graceful, embodying the traits of a typical noble lady. In her youth, she and her younger sister, Meng Ziting, were known as the Meng sisters, the top socialites in Tonghai City at that time. Now, as the second wife of the Chu family, she possesses not only status, position, and a prestigious background but also remarkable beauty.
Meng Qingyan's virtue and gentleness are well-regarded in social circles, earning her high praise from the elders of the Chu family. The two of them were already aware that Chu Ci had been brought back home by his family while they were in the capital.
Since it was the wish of their seriously ill father, the couple felt they could not voice any objections.
Upon arriving home, they first went to see Mr. Chu.
"Dad…" Chu Yuheng said, holding the hand of his elderly father, who was lying in a hospital bed.
"I brought Chu Ci back," Mr. Chu replied.
"Dad…" Chu Yuheng lowered his eyes, appearing somewhat uncomfortable.
"Even if you and Qingyan have unresolved grievances, I hope you will do your best not to make things difficult for her. After all, she is a member of our Chu family and my granddaughter," Old Master Chu urged.