When Lu Jingnan arrived at the Bai family home, Bai Yunfei stood at the entrance of the Bai Residence shivering in a thin, short-sleeved t-shirt.
It was the result of him knowing the truth and not reporting it.
His grandmother did not care about him at all.
In the Bai family, their grandfather was very protective of his wife. Whenever their grandmother was unhappy, he would do everything in his power to take care of the culprit.
Today, it was Bai Yunfei's ignorance that made his grandmother unhappy. Originally, he and Tang Shan were having a good time together. In the end, he was called back by his grandmother.
When he came back, Bai Yunfei did not receive his family's empathy and he was subjected to all kinds of criticism.
It was a difficult situation to be in.
Lu Jingnan paid the taxi fare and immediately saw Bai Yunfei's pitiful look.
Bai Yunfei was always famous for being cool. If his fans saw his cowardly look, they would be stupefied.
"Cousin, you're finally back." The moment Bai Yunfei saw Lu Jingnan, he almost burst into tears.
It was such a cold season, and yet he was left outside to be exposed to the harsh wind at night. Bai Yunfei was not even sure if he was his grandmother's biological grandson anymore.
His grandmother doted on Lu Jingnan the most. Although he was not Lu Jingnan, how could she have the heart to make him suffer?
"That's enough. Is this so tough?" Lu Jingnan had a look of disdain on his face. At the same time, he took off his coat and draped it over Bai Yunfei.
He sighed inwardly. His grandmother was ruthless.
Fortunately, Lu Jingnan was confident that his grandmother would never treat him so cruelly.
If she was ever angry with him, all he had to do was to coax her, and she would forgive him.
"Get in."
Bai Yunfei nodded. Like a pitiful little boy, he hunched his body and followed behind Lu Jingnan.
"Young Master Nan, you're here?" Butler Shi was ordered to pick up Lu Jingnan at the main entrance. When he saw Lu Jingnan, he greeted him respectfully.
"Uncle Shi," Lu Jingnan greeted him.
Butler Shi had worked for the Bai family for many years. He was the child left behind by the comrade of Lu Jingnan's grandfather. His grandfather took in Uncle Shi, who later worked in the Bai family as a butler.
Uncle Shi and his wife lived with the Bai family. Their children were quite hardworking and successful in their own rights.
"Young Master Fei, you can only come in after another ten minutes," Butler Shi said righteously as he looked at Bai Yunfei.
It was an order given by the old master. He was merely carrying out the order.
"That's enough, Uncle Shi. Look at him. He's already cold and scared. Let him go. I was the one who threatened him to not speak about this matter, so I'll be responsible for explaining to Grandpa and Grandma. I'll say that I was the one who brought him in and that you couldn't stop me."
Lu Jingnan's words were unpleasant to hear, but he always took on the responsibility.
That was what Bai Yunfei liked about his cousin.
Butler Shi shrugged. "If that's the case, then so be it."
Both the old master and the old madam doted on Young Master Nan. Moreover, Young Master Nan was a man of means and a smooth talker. No matter what he did, he always had a way to make the old madam happy.
If the old madam was happy, the old master would be happy too. Then, the entire family would be harmonious.
With that, Lu Jingnan brought Bai Yunfei back to the house. When Third Madam Bai saw that her precious son had been rescued, she looked at Lu Jingnan gratefully.
"Third Aunt, Yunfei is literally freezing. Please get someone to quickly heat up the water and boil some ginger soup. Yunfei needs to take a hot bath quickly; his lips are so pale. I'm sorry, Third Aunt. It's my fault."
Lu Jingnan knew that Yunfei's mother was very worried. However, she did not dare to defy the old madam for her son.
Therefore, he apologized to his third aunt for causing Yunfei to be punished.
"Jingnan, please talk to your grandmother and your parents. I'll bring Yunfei to his room first. I'll get him to change his clothes before coming down for further punishment," Third Madam Bai said.
She gave Bai Yunfei a look, signaling him to leave with her as soon as possible.
Bai Yunfei was not stupid either. With a nod, he hurriedly left with his mother.
Only then did Lu Jingnan walk over to his grandmother with a smile.
He had a way of coaxing people. He knew he needed to appease his grandmother before anyone else. Once he had coaxed his grandmother, his grandfather would not dare to give him any more looks.
When Old Madam Bai saw Lu Jingnan coming over, she glanced at him and turned around to continue sulking.
'This rascal. I need to teach him a lesson, or he'd really think that I have no temper.'
"Grandma, Grandma," Lu Jingnan called out with a cheeky smile.
She did not answer.
Lu Jingnan started to pretend to be pitiful and said aggrievedly, "Grandma, you asked someone to call me home, and I immediately came back. Here I am, yet you're ignoring me. I feel wronged."
Old Madam Bai was angered by Lu Jingnan. He was the one in the wrong in the first place. Instead of coming home to make amends, he made a fuss about her ignoring him and how he felt wronged.
She turned around and wanted to smack him real hard on the face.
Despite that, Lu Jingnan was too handsome. He looked at her with a pair of puppy eyes, so she could not bear to go on with it.
"You brat, why did you come to Jing City but not come home? What's the meaning of that? Is it because you think I'm too old and naggy?" Old Madam Bai questioned him coldly.
Earlier, the old madam had called her daughter, Bai Yongwei, to reprimand her. Bai Yongwei had explained everything to her, but she could not get over the anger in her heart.
Lu Jingnan was too arrogant.
"Grandma, you hurt me by saying that. I can think badly of anyone in the world, but I would never think badly of you. I came to Jing City this time with a project in hand. I'm afraid that if I stay at home, those acquainted with the Bai family would hound us to get a cut of the project. If I don't show them any favor, it'll put my uncles in a tough spot. That wouldn't be appropriate, would it?"
Lu Jingnan's words were filled with sincerity, which made it impossible for anyone to find fault with him.
Even Old Master Bai had to admit defeat. Lu Jingnang really had a way with people.
That was especially true when it came to dealing with his grandmother. He could appease her with just a few words.
Old Madam Bai was not an unreasonable person. Ever since Lu Jingnan took over the Lu family's company, the Lu family did not interfere in his matters and left him to make decisions.
Since he was here with a project, she would not allow anyone in the Bai family to drag down her precious grandson.
"You came home to see me, not for those people to take advantage of you. With me around, you don't have to worry. Anyone with ulterior motives won't be able to enter our house," Old Madam Bai promised.
Lu Jingnan grinned. "If that's the case, I'll stay here. I'll get Tang Shan to send my luggage over."
"Alright. I had Uncle Shi get someone to clean up your room earlier today. If you're tired, go back to your room and sleep early." Upon hearing that Lu Jingnan agreed to stay, Old Madam Bai's anger dissipated.
Old Master Bai did not say a word.
Lu Jingnan was still the best. It had only been a few minutes, but the old woman who was so angry that she wanted to skin him alive a moment ago was now appeased.
At that moment, Lu Jingnan mischievously winked at his grandfather.
It was a provocative look that meant he was capable. His grandfather thought, 'That brat. He sure deserves a good beating.'
Old Master Bai was so angry, but he could only glare at Lu Jingnan.