Just Discharged From the Military and Got Tied Down by A Cold Beauty
Chapter 236: Guardian Bird

Chapter 236: Chapter 236: Guardian Bird

Just as Lu Xiao had predicted, they didn’t encounter even a shadow of a mutant on the way.

This area was considered the central district of Shengjing; obviously, they wouldn’t dare to act recklessly.

Moreover, it was broad daylight, with people everywhere.

He guessed that maybe late at night, when everything quieted down, they might not be able to help themselves and cause some trouble.

Now, however, it was very safe.

About five or six minutes later, Lu Xiao was already at the courtyard house with Ali in tow and He Xinmiao by his side.

Looking at the large estate, He Xinmiao couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.

Is this the home of a big shot?

Is this really a home? It looks more like a garden! Even the walls are so long...

Because it was right next to the school, she had heard about this courtyard house before. The teachers at the school often talked about it, too – with a price tag in the billions, it was the dream of many.

She never expected that this mansion would actually belong to Lu Xiao.

"Mr. Lu is back," the two old men at the gate said with a smile as they greeted Lu Xiao upon his arrival.

Lu Xiao: ("▔□▔)

You two are really into this security guard act, huh.

Even wearing security guard uniforms.

"Yep, the teacher’s here for a home visit," Lu Xiao replied, then prepared to open the door.

Of course, he didn’t reach the door

The two Grand Heavenly Men disguised as security guards had already opened it for him.

Lu Xiao’s facial muscles twitched; you guys are way too good at this.

One of you is the eldest son of Liuli Hong, and the other is Liuli Hong’s brother-in-law. Both of you are Heavenly Man Third Rank, why on earth do you know security procedures?

Could it be that you’ve done this before? Exactly what is Luli Base for? A super club? Even this kind of skill is within your repertoire!

But Lu Xiao didn’t say much more and walked inside with Ali.

He Xinmiao hurriedly followed and gave the two old guards a nod and a smile.

The big shot indeed has security at the door.

It just seems that they’re a bit old – if there was an emergency, it looks like they wouldn’t be much help, right?

"It’s so big!" Even though she had mentally prepared herself, He Xinmiao couldn’t help but exclaim upon entering the courtyard.

This wasn’t just like a garden; it was a garden.

Who has pavilions, towers, bridges and running water in their yard?

Indeed, poverty limits my imagination.

"It’s okay," Lu Xiao shrugged, not out of vanity, but because he genuinely didn’t think the courtyard was that exaggerated.

Qin Youling’s family mansion, now that was big.

Genuinely big – walking from the east end to the west end could take half an hour.

"Miaomiao, let’s sit in the pavilion. It’s the perfect place for a home visit," Lu Xiao pointed to the gazebo by the fish pond.

"Okay," He Xinmiao immediately agreed.

In the gazebo, Ali was leaning on the railing feeding the fish, while Lu Xiao sat opposite He Xinmiao.

Lu Xiao poured out the cooled tea on the table and started brewing afresh.

Inhaling the refreshing aroma of the tea, He Xinmiao couldn’t help but ask, "Mr. Lu, what kind of tea is this? It smells wonderful."

"Big Red Robe."

"Big Red Robe? I’ve had it before at my grandfather’s place, but it didn’t smell as good as this."

"Mother Tree Big Red Robe."

He Xinmiao was instantly petrified.

Although she was not knowledgeable about tea, she knew a bit due to her grandfather’s love for it from a young age.

Mother Tree Big Red Robe was almost the ultimate dream of all tea enthusiasts.

Moreover, money might not even be able to buy it now; many years ago, it was exclusively supplied to certain people, and then its harvest was banned for a number of years.

The amount circulating in the market was extremely limited.

"Have a taste," Lu Xiao handed the tea cup to He Xinmiao.

He Xinmiao pursed her lips and took a sip.

And then... there was no afterwards.

"Does it taste similar to other teas?" Lu Xiao asked with a smile.

He Xinmiao nodded genuinely.

"Hahaha, that’s what I think too. We don’t usually drink this stuff, can’t tell the difference," Lu Xiao continued.

This is like people who don’t drink much. Put a bottle of Erguotou and Maotai in front of them, nine times out of ten, they won’t taste any difference.

Anyway, it’s just spicy and strong; who knows whether it’s fragrant or mellow.

With Lu Xiao’s words and laughter, He Xinmiao also relaxed a bit – it turned out, big shots are not much different from us ordinary people.

"Shall we start the home visit then, Mr. Lu?" He Xinmiao picked up her pen and opened the folder.

"Sure."

Just as they were about to start, Ali suddenly stood up on the bench: "Wow, there’s a crow!"

Lu Xiao looked up in the direction Ali was pointing, and on an old tree across the pond was perched a pitch-black crow.

At that moment, as if sensing something, the crow flapped its wings, preparing to fly away.

However, the next second, a broom, like a flying sword, whooshed diagonally upward.

Bang!

The handle of the broom struck the crow’s head severely, and both fell down together.

Lu Xiao narrowed his eyes – a crow, huh? He remembered that among the "Object Control" abilities of mutants, there was one called "Guardian Bird," which could control birds.

It looked like he was already being watched.

"Sorry, Mr. Lu, I used to hunt birds a lot when I was young, got used to it," one of them said.

"The crow should be fine; I’ll go save it." Inside the courtyard, the two Heavenly Men from the cleaning team, one with a broom and one with the crow, ran off as fast as lightning.

He Xinmiao watched all that had just happened and swallowed hard.

She felt there was something really odd about it, but couldn’t quite put her finger on what.

"Miaomiao, shall we continue?" Lu Xiao turned back to look at He Xinmiao.

"Mhm, yes."