Paranoid Doctor Only Loves Me
Chapter 353 - 322 Counter-enticement, Old Master (2 updates)_1

Chapter 353: 322 Counter-enticement, Old Master (2 updates)_1

Tang Su and Lu Han came out of the cinema and it was already after four in the afternoon. Driving home, they would arrive just in time for dinner.

Bai Wei was especially happy when she learned that Tang Su had time to come over for dinner and personally prepared the meal.

Moreover, knowing that several of the Bai Family’s children were away and that Patriarch Bai complained about the house being empty, Bai Wei also invited him over, making it convenient for them to meet at home.

Patriarch Bai was tight-lipped, so Bai Wei had no idea that he had already met Tang Su through Old Master Wu and was very pleased with her.

While Tang Su and Lu Han were still on their way, Bai Wei brought out the cold dishes first. The hot dishes and steamed dishes were kept warm in the pot, soup was being slowly simmered on the stove, and there were a few stir-fries that could wait a few more minutes.

After bringing out the cold dishes, Bai Wei went to the living room and cautioned Patriarch Bai, "Dad, no matter what you think of the girl, please be careful with your words."

"Whether you like her or not, you can’t say too much. Also, I need to lay the groundwork with you. Lu Han is set on this girl, and Old Lu and I are extremely fond of her, having decided she’s to be the daughter-in-law of the Lu Family."

"As for the Bai Family’s daughter-in-law..."

"There’s nothing to be done even if I don’t agree, is there?" Patriarch Bai interjected before Bai Wei could finish her sentence.

Really, was he, the elder, being underestimated that much?

Lu Maoyan, sitting nearby, couldn’t help but laugh after hearing their conversation.

The interactions between this father and daughter had always been amusing.

It always made him, usually so calm and detached, unable to resist a chuckle.

Hearing his laughter, father and daughter both looked up, "What are you laughing at? What’s so funny?"

Two sentences, in the same frequency, word for word, spoken in unison, causing Lu Maoyan to burst into uncontrollable laughter.

The furrowed brows of the father and daughter duo, and the butler coming over to pour tea with notably upturned corners of his mouth.

When Tang Su and Lu Han entered the house, they immediately felt the great atmosphere inside.

The two exchanged a look, and Lu Han, holding Tang Su’s hand, walked in.

"Mom and Dad, Tang Su and I have returned," Lu Han said, his mood excellent.

The date for Tang Su’s grandmother’s surgery had been set, and their return trip was scheduled for the day after her surgery.

Once back in Hua City, they would be able to live their quiet, comfortable lives once more; then he would take his household registration book, choose a sunny and splendid day, and they would get their marriage certificate in Hua City.

After that, everything would fall into place.

As for the wedding, they could leave it to their parents to handle, giving the elders a sense of accomplishment.

They would simply follow the arrangements and find time to participate when necessary.

In the span of one afternoon, Lu Han had already planned out the arrangements to come.

No one could stop him.

"Grandpa, how come you’re here too?" Lu Han was surprised to see Patriarch Bai; hadn’t the old man already met Tang Su at the club?

Why was he here again today?

"Can’t I come? Tang Su, come over here and sit with Grandpa Bai for a while. Your aunt is waiting for you two to return to stir-fry a couple of dishes. When she’s done, we’ll eat," Patriarch Bai instructed.

"Then I’ll go to the kitchen and give Auntie a hand." Tang Su, far from feeling comfortable sitting around waiting to be served, knew how to cook a few dishes herself.

This being her second visit, she should probably take the initiative to help out, right?

"No need, you just come and sit down. Have some pastries, drink some tea. You must be tired from shopping all afternoon. Go in and give your wife a hand," said Patriarch Bai.

Immediately after, Patriarch Bai instructed Lu Maoyan.

As his father-in-law, the old man spoke up, leaving Lu Maoyan with no choice but to comply swiftly, getting up and making room in the living room for the three of them.

It didn’t matter. While they enjoyed some family time with the grandchildren in the living room, he and his wife could enjoy some private time in the kitchen.

Well, he had to admit that the old man’s instinctive arrangement was pretty good.

He was certainly pleased with it.

"Tang Su, take a seat for a moment, dinner will be ready soon," Bai Wei said to Tang Su with a smiling face.

"Okay, thank you, Auntie" Tang Su responded obediently with a nod.

"It’s no trouble at all. Entertaining the old man is the real tough job, so bear with it," Bai Wei also gave Tang Su an early warning, afraid that Patriarch Bai might say something too shocking.

Hearing his mother say this, Lu Han, while pouring tea for Tang Su, leaned over and asked his grandfather, "Grandpa, doesn’t my mom know that you’ve already met Tang Su in private?"

"Shh." Patriarch Bai quickly turned to check if Bai Wei and Lu Maoyan had gone into the kitchen, and seeing that they were already heading there quickly, he relaxed and whispered, "How could I say that? If your mom found out, she might scold me a little, but forbidding me from dining with Tang Su, that would be a big problem."

"..."

Lu Han’s expression stiffened. Anyone who didn’t know better might think his mother was a disrespectful daughter.

His grandpa was really exaggerating.

In the remaining short time, Patriarch Bai ignored his own grandson and kept chatting about this and that with Tang Su, asking about her grandmother’s condition, inquiring when her parents planned to retire, and whether they had considered relocating to Beijing.

Upon learning that Tang Su had a bookstore and a cafe in Hua City, Patriarch Bai was also delighted, "It’s good that this girl has her own business. I still have some retirement savings, and the kids have been very filial over the years, saving up quite a lot. Grandpa can top up an investment for you to open a flagship store in Beijing, how’s that?"

After all was said and done, he wanted to lure Tang Su and her family to Beijing.

This way, he could have meals with Lu Han and her every day. Even if Lu Han wasn’t around, seeing the obedient Tang Su often would be quite nice.

Tang Su: "..."

Tang Su was embarrassed and utterly speechless with shock.

How could she possibly covet Patriarch Bai’s retirement money?

Before she knew of the depth of Lu Han’s family wealth, it was one thing; back then she thought, as a doctor, Lu Han wouldn’t earn much.

Afterward, when they got married, she could contribute more money, no trouble; their humble home needed both of them working hard together.

If everything depended on one person, how could their home thrive?

Now that she knew even Patriarch Bai’s savings were daunting, enough for her to open a flagship store in Beijing, that was a lot of money.

She dared not take it; holding onto it would be too hot to handle.

"Grandpa, you could use your retirement savings to buy a courtyard house in Hua City, where the real estate prices are quite reasonable now. Moreover, Bai Dingkai and Simen are there, and also, Old Master Tan and Lin Jiaojiao have opened a small pub, which is much livelier than Beijing," Lu Han started to tempt in return.

As soon as Old Master Wu heard that Old Master Tan and Lin Jiaojiao had opened a pub in that area, his eyes instantly lit up. "Are you talking about that brat from the Tan Family?"

"Yes."

Patriarch Bai had a realization, "So that kid has been enjoying life in Hua City these years."

Then, Patriarch Bai excitedly slapped his thigh, "Alright, decided, I’m going to buy a courtyard house in Hua City."

Carrying soup out of the kitchen, Bai Wei, startled by Old Master Wu’s sudden move, trembled so much her hands shook: "..."