My Multiple Identities Revealed After Marrying the Bigshot
Chapter 227: Return to the Village

Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Return to the Village

"My dad definitely isn’t at ease and wants to go back and check on things. Since that’s the case, I might as well bring it up first and go back with him. He’ll feel more comfortable, and I can take the initiative," Lu Youxi told him.

"I’ll go back with you guys," Zhou Shuyan immediately said.

"No need, no need." Lu Youxi instantly remembered the last time Zhou Shuyan wanted to go back with her, and the two had no choice but to sleep together, which was awkward.

Although Liu Yushu wasn’t going back this time, Lu Zhenguo was still there.

If Zhou Shuyan went, he would surely end up sharing a bed with her again.

Even through the phone, Zhou Shuyan could read Lu Youxi’s cautious thoughts.

"I’m actually planning to visit Grandma Xu. Don’t worry, when the time comes, I’ll just say I’m staying with her at her place," Zhou Shuyan explained with a smile.

Lu Youxi thought about it, and it seemed okay, so she couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow and say, "Then why didn’t you stay at Grandma Xu’s place last time we went back?"

Zhou Shuyan: "..."

You sure react quickly, young lady.

But Zhou Shuyan’s mind was also quick, and he immediately said, "Last time we stayed at home for a long time, I couldn’t possibly stay at Grandma Xu’s all the time, could I? That would make your parents suspicious."

Lu Youxi: "..."

That was true.

"Then it’s settled. I’ll go back with you guys, and if Old Madam Lu and Ge Guifen kick up a fuss, I can still cover for you." Zhou Shuyan didn’t count on Lu Zhenguo to be much help.

If they really caused trouble, Lu Zhenguo would probably be taken aback.

Lu Youxi felt a warmth in her heart, and her voice softened as she nodded, "Okay."

After ending the call, Zhou Shuyan asked Yu Zeqin to check his schedule for the upcoming weekend.

"I have a dinner with Lai Zhonglin on Sunday night," Yu Zeqin said.

Zhou Shuyan nodded and responded, "I’ll be back before then on Sunday, so no problem."

Therefore, on Friday night, Zhou Shuyan came to the Lu Family’s house, making it convenient to depart together on Saturday.

That night, Zhou Shuyan slept contentedly on the floor. Since he had gotten an apartment to create the illusion that they spent weekends there together, Lu Youxi had been staying in her school dormitory, and it had been a long time since Zhou Shuyan had shared a room with Lu Youxi.

To be able to sleep in the same room as Lu Youxi, even if he was just on the floor, made him quite satisfied.

Anticipating a tough battle the next day, Zhou Shuyan didn’t bother Lu Youxi.

He slept peacefully.

Early Saturday morning, the three of them set off for the airport.

Previously, Lu Youxi hadn’t been flush with cash, so they had taken the train.

At that time, there were no high-speed rail services available, and trains definitely weren’t as fast as planes.

But this time, Zhou Shuyan had bought the airplane tickets.

To maintain his persona, Zhou Shuyan couldn’t even buy business class tickets.

Even buying three tickets was something Liu Yushu and Lu Zhenguo felt bad about, saying taking the train would be just as fine.

While waiting at the boarding gate, Lu Youxi whispered to Zhou Shuyan, "I’ll give you the money for the two tickets."

"Are you treating me like an outsider now?" Zhou Shuyan glanced at Lu Youxi, "If I come over to your place for a meal casually, should I also pay you for it?"

"That’s different, the tickets are too expensive," Lu Youxi muttered.

"My income is decent, and besides, we don’t fly often," Zhou Shuyan said. "Taking a plane is definitely faster."

"Did you buy the return tickets?" Lu Youxi asked further.

Zhou Shuyan nodded, "Yes, I bought them as a round trip."

"I’ll buy the return ticket, you are not allowed to buy it," instructed Lu Youxi.

"Okay," Zhou Shuyan agreed.

It was Lu Zhenguo’s first time on an airplane, and he was a bit nervous. Everything felt both new and yet unfamiliar.

From boarding to finding his seat in the cabin.

Lu Zhenguo touched the small tray table in front of him and then the buttons on the armrest of his seat, hesitating to press any of them.

He had to quietly ask Zhou Shuyan, "Xiao Zhou, what are all these for?"

Zhou Shuyan demonstrated for Lu Zhenguo, folding down the small tray table, "This is for placing drinks or airplane meals. However, we will arrive in Fengnan City before noon, so there won’t be any meals, just some snacks."

"Here is to adjust the seat back; this way it reclines, and this way it goes upright," Zhou Shuyan demonstrated again.

"During takeoff and descent, the tray table mustn’t be lowered nor the seat back reclined," Zhou Shuyan explained.

"I understand," nodded Lu Zhenguo.

Lu Youxi then whispered, "But our flight is short, only an hour and a half long. If we’re not too tired, it’s better not to recline our seats. The space between seats here is quite narrow, and if we recline, it will be uncomfortable for the passengers behind us."

"Alright," Lu Zhenguo did not want to be disliked.

Even though it was designed this way, he had the right to recline the seat.

And even if he did, the passengers behind couldn’t complain.

But Lu Zhenguo’s temperament was such that he really disliked causing inconvenience to others.

Upon reaching Fengnan City, they could only take a bus to Hetai Town.

Then they took another ride back to Hexing Village.

As soon as the three of them entered the village, the news of their return had already spread to the end of the village.

Old Madam Lu, hearing that Lu Zhenguo had returned, danced with joy.

"It must be Youbang who told Zhenguo about the old master’s illness, and Zhenguo has come to see him," said Old Madam Lu elatedly, "Zhenguo is a filial son, he will definitely seek treatment for his father."

"Mom, quickly move dad back to the bedroom!" Ge Guifen thought of something even more important, "Our brother is so filial, if he sees us keeping dad in the storeroom, he will definitely be angry. Will he still give us money then? He might just take dad to the Imperial Capital."

Hearing this, Old Madam Lu of course disagreed, how could they let Old Master Lu go off to the Imperial Capital to enjoy good days by himself.

"What are you waiting for? Move him quickly!" Old Madam Lu rushed into the storeroom.

Old Madam Lu pulled back the blanket, only to see that Old Master Lu was wearing a shirt with no pants.

Underneath him was a urine pad.

Because it was covered by the blanket, the smell of urine was even more pronounced.

Old Madam Lu and Ge Guifen held their noses in disgust.

Old Master Lu, handled in such a manner, had completely lost his dignity as a person.

This was how they had treated him these past few days.

His facial paralysis prevented him from moving his mouth much, so now he was only fed white porridge for every meal, leaving him frail.

They left him in the storeroom uncared for.

Except for feeding him a bowl of porridge at mealtimes, they hardly ever saw him.

They just placed a urine pad under him and left him without trousers.

Making him defecate and urinate in bed.

At that moment, Old Master Lu was glaring at Old Madam Lu with resentment.

He had heard everything they said outside.

Because Lu Zhenguo had returned, they were now putting on an act!