Chapter 474: Women Only Affect Careers

Chapter 474: Women Only Affect Careers

When Lu Hai told him that Lu Ya was working as a waitress at the hotel, Grandpa Lu felt a little more at ease. He asked, "Doesn't the hotel take a holiday during the Chinese New Year?"

Lu Hai casually replied, "I don't know. There are still a few days until the New Year. We'll talk about it when we have the holiday."

"Okay, sure."

Lu Hai suddenly remembered something and reminded the old man, "Grandpa, what I mean is, don't tell my mother about this."

"Why?" Old Master Lu looked at him in confusion.

If we don't tell Wang Shufen, won't she just keep making trouble?

It's clear that Wang Shufen has been truly exhausted by Lu Ya's situation lately.

Lu Hai pursed his lips and spoke in an annoyed tone.

"If she finds out, she'll definitely find out the hotel address and bring him back."

They'll break up the alliance then.

"Also, if it weren't for her spoiling, Lu Ya wouldn't be such a bastard. Let's make her anxious this time and see if she can change her bad habit of spoiling her daughter." Lu Hai said, "Let Lu Ya experience some hardship outside and feel the life of ordinary people."

Grandpa Lu looked at Lu Hai and couldn't help but give him a thumbs up, "Xiao Hai, you've grown up."

"I heard from your father that you are very capable at work and respected by everyone." The old man looked at Lu Hai with admiration in his eyes.

Although this kid is usually carefree and unreliable, his reputation outside doesn't seem to be very good.

But it must be said, their work ability is undeniable.

They have a very clear understanding of issues.

“Grandpa, this is how the men of the Lu family should do things.” Lu Hai gave a thumbs up.

A relieved smile appeared on Old Master Lu's face.

He hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "So, when do you plan to resolve your personal issues?"

Lately, when he goes out, he often hears his old friends talking about this kid, but they seem hesitant to say anything.

He was described as dashing and debonair.

To put it bluntly, "charming and dashing" is just a way of emphasizing the word "charming."

If this continues, his reputation will be ruined.

Lu Hai seemed to be very averse to this topic. He rolled his eyes and said, "Grandpa, there's no rush. I have no plans to get married for the time being. Women will only hold me back from my career and won't be of any use."

"At your age, full of youthful vigor..." Old Master Lu looked at him, but couldn't bring himself to say it, and hesitated to speak.

If you don't find a partner or get married, what if you make a mistake outside...?

The old man took a deep breath and said sternly, "Let me be clear, you can choose not to get married, but you can't have it all. You want to stay single and carefree, but you can't control yourself from messing around outside, understand? You'll ruin yourself that way."

Lu Hai coughed lightly and retorted, "Grandpa, what are you saying? When did I do anything reckless? I'm busy with official duties all day long, I don't have time or energy for anything else."

Even if I had the urge to do it now, I simply don't have the energy.

My body won't allow it.

Bai Zhi returned to her room, changed into loose-fitting home clothes, and then sat down at her desk to write a prescription.

She added or subtracted a few herbs from the original prescription, depending on the situation.

This time, scorpions and snakes were added as well.

Just as she finished writing and was about to take it to Wang Shufen, Zhang Ma called her down for dinner.

"Aunt Zhang, did you finish cooking so quickly?"

Zhang Ma said with a smile, "I really didn't know what to make, so I asked the old man and he said anything was fine. The second madam didn't have much of an appetite either, so I made a stew to warm her up."

When Bai Zhi heard that Zhang Ma had actually made stew today, she immediately felt hungry.

I was fortunate enough to have Zhang Ma's stew once before, and the taste was absolutely amazing.

It tastes even better than the big pot dishes served at weddings and funerals in their rural areas.

The key issue is that rural people live a hard life and are reluctant to use resources.

Zhang Ma's homemade version has everything.

Just thinking about it makes my mouth water. "Aunt Zhang, I love your stew so much. I'm going to eat two bowls today."

Bai Zhi excitedly followed Zhang Ma downstairs to the kitchen to help scoop rice and serve bowls.

Wang Shufen stormed into the house earlier, but she must have calmed down by now. When she sat down at the table again, although she seemed to be forcing a smile, she looked much better.

Seeing the steaming hot stew that Zhang Ma had made, emitting a fragrant aroma, her mood improved as well.

"Xiao Zhi, sit down quickly, let Zhang Ma serve you."

Wang Shufen's words made Old Master Lu frown. He looked at Lu Hai, who was sitting there like a lord, and gave him instructions.

"Xiao Hai, you should move around too, don't just wait to eat."

It's true that Zhang Ma is a nanny, but this second son's family really acts like they're the bosses.

Lu Hai glanced at Bai Zhi, said nothing, and got up to get the food.

Aunt Zhang hurriedly stopped him, "Young Master Lu Hai, no need, I've already served you, please sit down and eat."

Ever since Lu Shaoan gave Zhang Ma an extra portion of her salary, Zhang Ma has been willing to serve this family extra.

After all, she made money.

The extra hundred or so yuan she earned each month made things much easier for her daughter's living expenses during college.

In addition, Wang Shufen's attitude towards her has become much gentler recently.

No more bossing people around.

She was still happy to serve them.

Zhang Ma went to the kitchen, and the family of four sat down to eat together.

"Xiao Zhi, could you write me a prescription later?" Wang Shufen said, then looked at Lu Hai, "Xiao Hai, if you have time this afternoon, could you go and get some Chinese medicine for me?"

Bai Zhi said, "The prescription is ready, I'll give it to you in a bit."

Lu Hai nodded, "I'll go get the medicine after I finish eating."

"By the way, Xiaozhi, I have something to tell you."

Wang Shufen took a couple of bites and, thinking it wasn't a secret, brought it up directly at the dinner table.

"It's your half-sister, Bai Weiwei."

Lu Hai looked up in surprise upon hearing his mother's words.

He seemed surprised that his mother would mention these people.

"What's wrong with her?" Bai Zhi paused slightly while eating and asked casually.

Wang Shufen spoke indignantly, "I went to the labor market yesterday to look for Lu Ya, but I couldn't find her. Guess who I ran into?"

Bai Zhi lifted her eyelids, signaling her to continue.

It's obvious that they ran into Bai Weiwei.

She just mentioned it.

Sure enough, Wang Shufen exclaimed, "I ran into your sister, Bai Weiwei!"

"She actually knew me, and she pulled me aside and started talking to me in a strange and mysterious way."

"What did she say?" Bai Zhi continued to ask calmly.

What kind of trouble is that woman causing now that she's managed to hook up with Wang Shufen?

Thinking of Bai Weiwei's words, Wang Shufen was even more furious. "She had such a mysterious look on her face. One minute she said my daughter was being deceived by a man, and the next minute she said my son was going to jail. In short, she was extremely hateful."

She cursed with a long face, "Bastard, why are you cursing us for no reason?"

"What's most infuriating is that she even tried to persuade me to bring her back as a nanny. What is she up to? And how would I know Lu Ya and Lu Hai's names?"

As Wang Shufen spoke, she looked at Bai Zhi and gave her a questioning look.