Since a divorce application had been filed, Su He felt it inappropriate to continue living at the Lu family's residence. Therefore, she specifically chose a time when Lu Jingyang was not home to return to the Lu family villa, intending to retrieve her personal belongings.
Su He rode her electric scooter to the entrance of the villa area and waved enthusiastically at the gatekeeper.
Having frequented the place often, the gatekeeper naturally recognized her. "Here to deliver takeout again?"
Su He paused.
Her jeans and white t-shirt made her look like a delivery person? However, she didn't deny it.
"I'll be out in a bit."
"No rush, safety first." The gatekeeper pressed a button, and a small gate beside him slowly opened inwards.
Su He thanked him, hit the accelerator, and rode towards a three-story villa by the lake.
"Oh, you actually have the nerve to come back! You're already divorced, what, do you plan to cling to the Lu family and not leave?" Zhao Yafen, who was watering flowers in the yard, sneered sarcastically.
She was Su He's nominal mother-in-law, Lu Jingyang's mother.
Su He couldn't be bothered to respond and walked past her.
"Are you deaf? I'm talking to you, what's with your attitude!" Zhao Yafen's temper flared up upon seeing her demeanor.
In the past, Su He would have ignored her, treating her words like fart. But things were different now, and she didn't want to endure it anymore.
Su He slowly turned around, stopped in front of Zhao Yafen, and looked at her with a half-smile. "As you said, Lu Jingyang and I are divorced! So, please put away that sharp and spiteful face!"
"You! Just as I thought, a crude country bumpkin, no wonder my son can't stand you!"
"Heh!" Su He sneered. "As if I find him appealing! You're the only one who treasures your son like a treasure! Little do you know, to outsiders, he's nothing, not even fit to carry Lu Yanbei's shoes!"
Her words infuriated Zhao Yafen, making her roll her eyes.
"Su He, what are you so proud of! My son doesn't want you anymore, you're a discarded shoe nobody wants! Without the title of young madam of the Lu family, how long do you think you can stay so high and mighty!"
"How dare you talk back to your elders, where are your manners?"
"Don't think you can be so arrogant just because the old man supports you, I, Zhao Yafen, am not afraid of you!"
Behind her, Zhao Yafen continued to curse, completely lacking the demeanor of a lady.
Su He curled her lips in disdain. As if she had gained anything by marrying Lu Jingyang!
Ah, by the way, this Ms. Zhao Yafen was not the original wife, but rather climbed into bed with Lu Yunting when he was drunk. Moreover, even though she bore him a son, Lu Yunting never gave her formal recognition.
To put it nicely, she was Lu Yunting's girlfriend. In reality, she was a mistress!
An elder?
Was she worthy?
Su He didn't linger, heading directly to the second floor, to the old Mr. Lu's study. Since she was back, she had to pay her respects.
At this time, the old gentleman should be practicing calligraphy.
Su He gently knocked on the door, and the old Mr. Lu's robust voice came from inside, "Come in!"
Listening to the familiar loud voice, Su He fell into deep suspicion again. Was the so-called "lucky charm marriage" a scam?
Calming herself, she turned the doorknob and pushed the door open.
Old Mr. Lu was as kind to her as ever. "Su Su is back, have you eaten?"
Su He smiled. "Yes, I have. I... came back to pack some personal belongings."
Looking at the well-behaved and sensible Su He, old Mr. Lu couldn't help but sigh. "It's that brat Jingyang who is unappreciative. Mistaking a stone for a gem, he missed out on such a good girl like you!"
His words made Su He feel a little embarrassed. "I'm not as good as Grandpa says..."
"Don't think I'm old, my eyes are still sharp." Old Mr. Lu smiled, showing no hint of his previous anger.
Su He pondered for a moment, wanting to say something more, but old Mr. Lu had already changed the topic. "Don't take what that scoundrel says to heart. You don't need to rush to move out; if anyone goes, it's him!"
"I'll have people keep your room, cleaned daily. You can come back and stay anytime."
Old Mr. Lu's words moved Su He inexplicably.
In the Lu family, only the old gentleman treated her with genuine kindness. While the warmth provided by the old gentleman was precious, it was far from making up for the negative impressions she received from the rest of the Lu family.
"Thank you for your kindness. I'll come back to visit you when I have time in the future." Su He couldn't bear to refuse too harshly, so she gave such an ambiguous reply.
After a few more exchanges, Su He got up to leave.
Actually, she didn't have many things to pack, just a few changes of clothes and some paintings she had done in her spare time. As for the gifts from the Lu family, such as jewelry, accessories, and bags, she hadn't even considered taking them.
Su He returned to the room at the far end of the second floor. As soon as she stepped inside, she was roughly pulled in.
"Ah..." Su He tried to exclaim, but the sound was choked back.
It was him!
Lu Yanbei.
"Why are you in my room?" Su He exclaimed, startled, glancing left and right, afraid of being seen.
Lu Yanbei's face was grim, his aura imposing. "This is my house, there's nowhere I can't go."
Su He secretly grumbled: So domineering! Doesn't he know how to avoid suspicion? She was his nominal sister-in-law, what if someone saw them?
However, in front of a man with evident anger, Su He didn't dare to argue. "Did you need something from me?"
"Are you just going to leave like this? Don't forget you haven't compensated me for damaging my car before." Lu Yanbei took a step forward, trapping her between his body and the wall.
He was a head taller than her, and his strong oppressive aura made Su He involuntarily swallow. "No, I dare not forget... I, I will work hard to earn money to pay off the debt..."
Lu Yanbei placed one hand on the wall, the other in his pocket. They were very close, appearing quite intimate.
"How will you compensate me?"
Su He thought of the bank card in her pocket and felt a pang of heartache.
She had worked hard to get such a large sum of money! To just give away over a million, wouldn't that be the death of her?
"Can I pay in installments?" Su He asked meekly.
"What do you think?" Lu Yanbei leaned down, whispering in her ear. His warm breath brushed against her earlobe, making her blush involuntarily.
If you're talking, why lean so close?
Su He's heart pounded like a drum, feeling as if she couldn't breathe. "I, I don't have that much money right now..."
Fortunately, Lu Yanbei didn't maintain the posture for long. He slowly straightened up and withdrew the hand that was trapping her.
"Didn't you just receive five million from Lu Jingyang?"
Su He's eyes widened abruptly, and she clutched her purse.
Did he have a listening device on her? How could he know that!
Lu Yanbei was amused by her reaction and suddenly let out a light chuckle. "It's okay if you don't compensate me with money..."
He paused, then leaned in and ruffled Su He's hair. "You can repay me in other ways."
Su He suddenly became alert, instinctively covering her chest. "What do you want?"
The corner of Lu Yanbei's lips curved upwards slightly, and his Adam's apple slid down his throat in a seductive manner. "I'm very generous to my own people."
"How about you marry me and become my woman?" he boldly proposed.
Su He's jaw dropped in astonishment.
Did he, did he know what he was saying?