In the evening, Luo Zheng got in touch with Lan Xue. Lan Xue told Luo Zheng to co to her house at eleven the next morning and sent over the detailed address, saying her dad would be ho waiting for him. Luo Zheng naturally agreed wholeheartedly. After exchanging sweet words for a while, they hung up the phone. After resting for a bit, his little sister gently knocked on the door and ca in, unceremoniously collapsing onto Luo Zheng's bed. She said to Luo Zheng, who was looking at the moon by the window, "Brother, tell the truth; does sister-in-law's family disapprove of us because we're poor? I heard that marriage here is very particular about being a good match in terms of social status. Poor people want to marry into wealthy families, and the rich want to climb higher."
"Why are you worrying about these things at such a young age?" Luo Zheng scolded, not too kindly.
"I'm not that young. According to the law, I'm already allowed to date." The little sister retorted, not backing down.
"Fine, go ahead and date. I just wonder which bastard you'll end up with." Luo Zheng bantered back, not to be outdone, finding again that childhood feeling of intimacy, comfort, and freedom.
"I haven't found one yet. Once I do, I'll let you vet him first." The little sister laughed nonchalantly and then, her eyes suddenly lighting up, continued, "Bro, how much money does it take for the Lan family to agree to marry off their daughter? If it really doesn't work, we can think of a way together. There's always a solution, you know. Mom worries about this every day."
"Hmm, leave the renovation to them. That'll keep them busy for a while, and they won't have ti to worry about this. As for you, your business is just starting; don't rush, take steady steps. Without a foundation, everything is empty talk. You handle the specifics yourself. I don't understand business matters. If there's sothing you can't solve, leave a voice ssage for . I'll receive it once I finish my mission and co back." Luo Zheng advised earnestly.
"Got it." The little sister nodded, noticing Luo Zheng's low spirits, and returned to her own room to rest. Luo Zheng remained seated by the window, calmly thinking under the moonlight.
Early the next day, Luo Zheng took his family to receive a house, got the keys and the renovation proof, and handed them to Luo Hu. Seeing that the ti was about right, he bid farewell to his family, took a car to the departnt store, bought so gifts, and then went to the entrance of Lan Xue's community. There, he was stopped by security. The security made a call inside to confirm, got pointed in a direction, and released him with a face full of confusion, unable to understand how soone dressed so ordinarily could co here.
Luo Zheng followed the direction indicated by the security, passing by standalone luxury villas, each with front and back gardens, private entrances, and private pools. Every household was wealthy or noble. So villas even had people who looked like bodyguards patrolling around, watching every passerby with vigilance. Luo Zheng didn't want to cause trouble, so he continued walking according to the house numbers.
After a while, Luo Zheng saw a figure standing at the gate of a luxurious villa, watering plants. In a white floral dress, with her hair cascading down, exuding elegance and serenity like a blooming lily, it was Lan Xue. Seeing Luo Zheng, Lan Xue smiled brilliantly, dropped her tools, ca out to open the iron gate, and softly said, "My dad is in the living room. I don't know why he's looking for you, but you should be a little reserved."
"Got it. No matter what, he's an elder." Luo Zheng said seriously.
Hearing this, Lan Xue breathed a sigh of relief, smiled happily, and led Luo Zheng into the living room. Luo Zheng had t Mr. Lan more than once. Although it was his first ti here, he wasn't nervous. Not seeing Lan Xue's stepmother, he couldn't help but look around curiously, but she was nowhere to be seen. Instead, he saw Lan Xing.
Seeing Luo Zheng coming over, Lan Xing was startled, looking incredulously at her father, clearly unaware of Luo Zheng's visit. Realizing she was still in her loungewear and felt it wasn't decent, she glared at Lan Xue before hurrying into her room, slamming the door shut.
"Hello, Uncle Lan." Luo Zheng stepped forward politely and placed the gift aside.
Mr. Lan looked at Luo Zheng with complex emotions, his expression shifting continually, his eyes not blinking, leaving Luo Zheng puzzled. Seeing Luo Zheng uncomfortable, Lan Xue was about to smooth things over when Mr. Lan suddenly got up, glanced at Lan Xue, and then looked at Luo Zheng, saying, "Co with , the two of you don't disturb us. I want to talk to him alone."
Mr. Lan said this and went ahead into the study. Luo Zheng felt Mr. Lan was acting strange today and gave Lan Xue a reassuring look before following him. Once inside the study, under Mr. Lan's instruction, he closed the door, sat on the sofa beside him, half-bowed, straightened his posture, and said, "Uncle Lan, go ahead, what do you want with ? No matter what, you're an elder; I should respect you. Whatever I can do, I'll do my best."
Mr. Lan fixed his eyes on Luo Zheng's, as if trying to see through his thoughts, his expression changing. After a while, he suddenly sighed and said, "Seeing as we're both reasonable people, I'll be direct. I've investigated your situation thoroughly. With your character and ability, there is no issue for you to be with Xue Er."
Luo Zheng was taken aback, a bit unaccustod to Mr. Lan's straightforwardness, but he made an effort to control his emotions and quickly adapt to this way of talking. Gratefully, he smiled and said, "Thank you for your recognition."
"Don't rush." Mr. Lan interrupted, his face showing a montary look of difficulty, but then he quickly beca resolute and said earnestly, "At first, I opposed you and Lan Xue, not because I disdain your poverty. The Lan family doesn't lack money, but because I didn't understand you, plus I had one-sided information, so I opposed you two being together. But that wasn't the main reason."
"What is the main reason?" Luo Zheng asked quietly, surprised. Since Mr. Lan was speaking candidly, there was no need for pleasantries; he went straight to the point.
"If I said the main reason was the Lan family's weakness and wanting to tie up with the Song family, would you believe it? The Song family was shaken by you, and after Song Yan died, they lost one of their pillars, and their family influence started to dwindle. It's their couppance, of course, what's happening to the Song family has nothing to do with why I called you here. That's a matter between the Lan and Song families. The real reason I called you here today is, I hope you can do a favor." Mr. Lan expressed candidly.
"Uh? What is it? If it's sothing I can help with, of course, I will." Luo Zheng said in surprise, sensing that there were so hidden matters involved.
"I've been inford that your capabilities are strong. Lan Xue's grandfather told this personally. Lan Xue's biological mother died when she was just a few years old. It was a murder, and until now, the killer is unknown. A few years ago, I found so clues, discovering a connection to the Song family. At that ti, Song Haitian, the current family head of the Song family, wanted to betroth his niece to ; it was essentially to draw the Lan family in. For the sake of revenge, I agreed, and indeed, found so clues, but it's still not enough. Neither of Lan Xue's sisters know about their mother's tragic death. I hope you keep this a secret."
"I understand. You previously opposed my being with Lan Xue was actually out of a type of protection. Today you shared this with because you think I have the ability to assist you, right?" Luo Zheng asked seriously, seeing Mr. Lan nodding frankly, he continued, "Alright, I accept this."
"Great, as long as you can help avenge my wife, you will be my son-in-law." Mr. Lan said with a revitalized spirit, seriously.
Hearing this, Luo Zheng smiled, secretly swearing that regardless of the reasons, he must help avenge the late mother of Lan Xue.
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