Seeing Lu Chuanbai's embarrassment, Xu Qingqing voluntarily reached out her hand to Xu An'an. "An'an, come back."
Only then did Xu An'an pout and get out of Lu Chuanbai's arms, coming to Xu Qingqing's side.
"Mummy, this auntie is so mean. An'an doesn't like her." Even after coming to Xu Qingqing's side, Xu An'an still looked extremely repulsed.
Gu Anrou's face contorted with anger. "What do you mean 'auntie'? Call me sister."
Xu An'an tilted her head. "But Uncle Lu is an uncle. If you want me to call you sister, then should you also call Uncle Lu 'uncle'?"
"Hey, which niece is always trying to get close to her uncle? Mummy, this sister is so shameless."
Gu Anrou trembled with anger, pointing at Xu Qingqing and scolding. "Is this the good daughter you've raised? What kind of things is she saying? Xu Qingqing, does your family have any manners at all? A daughter without a father really knows nothing!"
Lu Chuanbai's face darkened. "Gu Anrou, get out! You're not welcome here!"
Gu Anrou looked utterly shocked. "Brother Chuanbai, how could you push me out? I'm doing all this for you."
Lu Chuanbai slammed his chopsticks down. "Get out! Don't make me say it a second time!"
Tears welling up in her eyes, Gu Anrou ran out.
Xu Qingqing's face was cold. If Lu Chuanbai hadn't stopped her in time just now, her slap would have landed on Gu Anrou.
She stood up, took the two children with her, and looked at Lu Qi. "Regarding the money, since it's the rule in this line of work, please, Young Master, transfer the money to my account later. I don't deserve to stay for this meal anymore. That's that."
Seeing that she was about to leave, Lu Chuanbai also followed her out.
In the corridor, Xu Qingqing looked at Lu Chuanbai who was blocking her way, feeling quite speechless. "Young Master Lu, what are you doing blocking my way? If Miss Gu sees this later, she'll misunderstand again."
"It doesn't matter if she misunderstands me, but I can't let my children be wronged. I don't mind suffering a bit myself, but if it's my children who are wronged, I'll turn into a shrew if I have to."
"I'm sorry. What happened just now was all because of me. I apologize on her behalf." Lu Chuanbai rarely lowered his head and said sincerely.
But Xu Qingqing felt sad when she heard this. Clearly, it was Gu Anrou who had done something wrong, yet it was Lu Chuanbai who was apologizing.
Had their relationship already reached such a level?
She nodded, showing no emotion. "Okay, I got it. Let's just end this matter here. If there's nothing else, Young Master Lu, I'll take my leave."
Seeing that Xu Qingqing was determined to leave, Lu Chuanbai ultimately failed to stop her.
In the car, Xu An'an and Xu Yiyi glanced at each other.
"Brother, I want to stay with Uncle Lu and keep an eye on him, so he won't be deceived by that Gu Anrou."
She lowered her voice and said to Xu Yiyi.
Xu Qingqing, who was driving in the front, was a bit distracted and didn't pay close attention to what was going on in the back. So she didn't hear what the two children were saying clearly and just thought they were chatting for fun.
Xu Yiyi also lowered his voice. "But I've already been brought back. What reason do you have to go there?"
Xu An'an glanced at him and lifted her little chin slightly. "I'm different from you, brother. People say that little girls are like warm little cotton-padded jackets. I'll definitely be more welcome than you, brother. Just watch."
Xu Yiyi was unconvinced. "Don't talk nonsense. You don't even have a reason to stay by Uncle Lu's side right now. Didn't you see? Mommy is already angry with Uncle Lu."
Saying that, he took out his phone, his eyes shining. "But it doesn't matter. I saved Uncle Lu's number. We can secretly chat with Uncle Lu."
Xu An'an was happy. "I want to save it too."
After clumsily saving the number, the two children said they were tired and wanted to sleep as soon as they got home. Xu Qingqing was in no mood to stop them.
In the room, the two little rascals were extremely excited.
Xu An'an dialed the number, and Lu Chuanbai's voice came from the other end.
"Hello." The deep male voice was indeed Lu Chuanbai's.
"Uncle Lu, it's me." Xu An'an's sweet voice sounded.
Lu Chuanbai's voice immediately softened a bit. "An'an, how did you get Uncle Lu's number? Do you need something from Uncle Lu?"
Xu An'an gave Xu Yiyi a smug look, as if to say, See, Uncle Lu is still gentle with me.
Xu Yiyi turned his head away and snorted softly.
"Uncle Lu, I accidentally broke Mommy's favorite antique at home. Uncle Lu, can I go and stay at your place tomorrow? Otherwise, Mommy definitely won't be in a good mood when she sees me for a while."
Xu An'an still acted coquettishly, with a hint of grievance in her voice.
Lu Chuanbai believed her. Thinking that these two kids were always lively, he immediately agreed. "Sure. I'll pick you up at your place tomorrow."
"Great."
After hanging up the phone, Xu An'an jumped up happily. "Brother, see? I'm so amazing."
Xu Yiyi lectured her like a little adult. "But you lied."
"Humph, haven't you ever lied? Brother, you've deceived Mommy a lot when you were a kid."
Seeing that Xu An'an was about to bring up old scores again, Xu Yiyi quickly gave in.
"Okay, okay, you're always right. After all, you're my little sister."
Early the next morning, Xu Qingqing took the two children and was about to go to the store. She had received a transfer from Lu Qi last night, and it was actually 100,000 yuan.
She didn't expect that just restoring a painting could earn so much money. This instantly gave her more motivation. She always felt that she had achieved her value.
Before they had gone far, they saw a familiar car parked by the roadside.
Xu Qingqing stopped the car, and Lu Chuanbai got out.
Xu An'an quickly rolled down the window and greeted him. "Uncle Lu."
Xu Qingqing's face looked a bit grim. She wanted to just drive away.
But Xu An'an acted coquettishly. "Mummy, An'an misses Uncle Lu so much."
Helpless, Xu Qingqing stopped the car. Xu An'an immediately ran out and was about to throw herself into Lu Chuanbai's arms.
Lu Chuanbai caught her, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
He didn't know why, but he couldn't help but dote on these two children when he saw them. Maybe it was because these two children were sensible and smart, Lu Chuanbai thought so.
Xu An'an leaned close to Lu Chuanbai and whispered. "Uncle Lu, don't tell Mommy directly about me breaking her antique. I'm afraid she'll remember it and scold me again."
Lu Chuanbai nodded. "Don't worry. Uncle Lu promises you."
Xu Qingqing got out of the car and forced a polite smile. "Mr. Lu, we meet again. I don't know if our city is just too small, but I seem to run into Mr. Lu every day."
Lu Chuanbai chuckled. She was the first person to talk to him sarcastically to his face.
"It's not that the place is small. I came here on purpose. Gu Anrou was rude yesterday. I've already taught her a lesson. I'm here today to apologize specially."
"Apologize? We can't afford it."