Seeing Lu Chuanbai compromise, a hint of triumph flashed in Xu Yiyi's eyes, but his little face still put on an aggrieved look.
Soon, Lu Chuanbai drove to a Western restaurant. He wasn't sure if the kid had any food taboos when it came to Chinese cuisine. Western food, like steaks, was healthy and convenient, so he thought it was a good choice.
The female waitress was stunned by Lu Chuanbai's good looks when she saw him. There was a bit more shyness on her face, and her voice was even gentler than usual. "Sir, this is the menu. Please place your order."
Lu Chuanbai took the menu. The waitress glanced at Xu Yiyi and asked with a smile, "Sir, is this your son? He's really handsome."
Xu Yiyi blinked his eyes and sweetly retorted, "Big sister, do you think the uncle is very handsome and want to pursue him?"
Caught in her thoughts, the waitress quickly waved her hands, her face blushing. "No, of course not."
So he's just an uncle. That's okay.
Lu Chuanbai simply ignored the waitress and handed the menu to Xu Yiyi. "Take a look. What would you like to eat?"
Xu Yiyi held the menu like a little adult and took a look. "Well, I'll have the children's set meal."
The waitress took the menu with a smile, and her attitude became even better than before.
After the waitress left, Xu Yiyi slightly raised his chin and assumed the posture of an adult teaching a child. "Uncle, why are you so popular? Even when having a meal, someone has their eyes on you."
Lu Chuanbai couldn't help laughing and subconsciously stroked his head. "You little kid, what do you know?"
Xu Yiyi straightened his body. "I know a lot. Sometimes even mommy needs me to take care of her."
Realizing he had let something slip, the little guy quickly changed the topic. He tugged at his clothes and pouted slightly. "My clothes are dirty, and I don't have any extra clothes to change into. Uncle, could you take me to buy some clothes later? I'll pay you back in the future."
Lu Chuanbai was slightly stunned. Pay him back? Did he look like someone short of money? "Alright, it's just buying clothes. It's a small matter. I'll take you to buy some later. Now, eat your meal first."
Soon, the steaks were served. Lu Chuanbai noticed that the little guy ate very gracefully. It was obvious that he had good upbringing and even a hint of nobility.
He had heard him mention his mommy before. Could it be that... he had run away from home?
But why did he cling to him? Lu Chuanbai was puzzled but simply didn't bother to think about it anymore. Anyway, what could a little kid do to him?
After the little guy finished eating, Lu Chuanbai took him towards the mall.
The little hand holding his big one somehow made him feel a bit warm.
Xu Yiyi had been living with Xu Qingqing abroad for the past five years. He had become a child star at a young age. Looking at the crowded people in the domestic mall, the little guy was very excited. He liked this kind of liveliness.
They found a store specializing in children's clothing, and Lu Chuanbai took him in.
Seeing Lu Chuanbai's full - set of famous brands, the waitress immediately greeted them politely. "Sir, are you here to buy clothes for your son? We just got some new arrivals. Would you like to try them on?"
Before he could say anything, Xu Yiyi nodded. "Yes! Try them all!"
Watching the little guy constantly try on new clothes and ask him for comments, Lu Chuanbai was a bit patient at first, but gradually he didn't want to look anymore. The little guy even thought his words were lacking and asked him to praise in different ways. How could he do that?
So, he waved his hand. "Pack all the clothes he tried on."
Xu Yiyi clapped his hands happily. "Uncle is so generous."
Well, it seemed his trip wasn't in vain. Xu Yiyi had already started imagining a wonderful life in the future. It would be great not to be restricted by mommy.
When the two left the mall, they didn't notice that a paparazzi had taken a picture of this scene and quickly posted it on the Internet.
The title "President of the Lu Group goes shopping with a young child. Suspected to be his illegitimate child" instantly became popular on the Internet.
Although Lu Chuanbai wasn't a celebrity, he had quite a few fans and admirers. Seeing this news, they all shouted below.
"Bullshit illegitimate child. Our President Lu is rich and good - looking. If he really had a child, would he need to hide it? Illegitimate child, such a vicious statement. What an uneducated paparazzi!"
"Have you noticed that this child really looks a bit like God Lu..."
"Impossible! If God got married, he would definitely make it public!"
"No one is worthy of our God!"
Xu Qingqing picked up her phone early in the morning, and an article about Lu Chuanbai automatically popped up. Seeing the little guy holding his hand, she punched the table and gritted her teeth. "Xu Yiyi! You're really good at finding someone!"
Xu An'an quickly leaned over. When she saw the content and pictures of the article, her heart skipped a beat. She slightly closed her eyes and prayed for her brother. Brother, I hope you won't be beaten too badly by mommy.
After a hasty breakfast, Xu Qingqing was about to set off to the Lu Group to find someone. Xu An'an tightly grabbed the corner of her clothes. "Mommy, I want to go too."
Xu's mother just walked over. Seeing Xu Qingqing about to go out, she quickly asked, "Where are you going? You just got home yesterday, and you can't even stay for a while."
Xu Qingqing's momentum immediately weakened. "Mom, there might be news about Yiyi. I'm going out to find him."
"News about my grandson? I'll go with you!" With that, Xu's mother was about to pack up and set off. Xu Qingqing quickly stopped her. "Mom, don't join in the fun. I'll just take An'an with me."
Xu An'an also very sensibly pulled on Xu's mother's sleeve and acted coquettishly. "Grandma, don't worry. An'an will definitely take good care of mommy. When we come back, An'an will buy a gift for grandma."
Seeing her granddaughter so sensible, Xu's mother couldn't close her mouth from smiling. "Okay, grandma will listen to An'an."
She gave Xu Qingqing a look saying "See, I'm still more capable", and Xu Qingqing rolled her eyes at her.
This girl, she's so precocious.
They took a taxi and rushed directly to the Lu Group. As soon as they got out of the car, they happened to bump into Lu Chuanbai and Xu Yiyi walking towards them.
Xu Yiyi subconsciously shrank back and let Lu Chuanbai block his small body.
Lu Chuanbai glanced at him and then found that the person coming was Xu Qingqing. He greeted her with a smile. "Miss Xu, we meet again. Did you come specifically to see me?"
Xu Qingqing politely smiled. Just as she was about to speak, Xu Yiyi, who was hiding behind Lu Chuanbai, winked and made faces, looking at Lu Chuanbai and then waving his hands.
With years of mother - son tacit understanding, Xu Qingqing understood that he was asking her not to expose him.
Although she didn't know what Xu Yiyi was up to, it was still reliable for the child to be with Lu Chuanbai. So she simply followed Xu Yiyi's intention and said to Lu Chuanbai, "It's nothing. I just happened to pass by and thought I'd drop by to see where you work."
Lu Chuanbai's eyes flickered slightly. He didn't think Miss Xu was that idle.
While the two were talking, Xu An'an secretly made faces at Xu Yiyi.