Fang Yichu's gaze was too cold and his aura was too powerful. Lu Qisheng and his wife were stunned.
That was until Lu Youyou appeared on the stairs with Ge Muyu in a daze and looking completely at a loss. Lu Qisheng immediately reacted and smiled awkwardly. "Fourth Young Master, this is my good brother's son, Ge Muyu. When we were in Jiang City, our families were neighbors. He and Youyou were childhood sweethearts and were as close as biological siblings!"
Ge Muyu tried his best to calm the jitters in his heart. He gently placed his hand on Lu Youyou's shoulder and led her downstairs.
To Ge Muyu, he was declaring his sovereignty to Fang Yichu!
To Fang Yichu, Ge Muyu was declaring war on him!
Gu Fan held a few exquisite and elegant gift boxes in his hand and handed them to Sun Xiangyi. "Mrs. Lu, this is the first gift my Fourth Young Master has brought."
Since it was a formal gift presentation, Sun Xiangyi had to accept it. However, she did not know if Fang Yichu would really become the son-in-law of the Lu family, and she could not keep accepting gifts from the Fang family.
For a moment, Sun Xiangyi looked at the expensive and luxurious gifts in her hand which felt hot as coals to her.
Sun Xiangyi smiled. "You don't have to bring gifts. You're too polite. The Fourth Young Master must have spent a lot on them."
Gu Fan continued. "It's the first time the son-in-law officially visits his fiancée's parents. This etiquette is only right."
Everyone: "…"
Gu Fan continued. "It's a coincidence, really. My wife's hometown is also in Jiang City… Before I married my wife and when I went to visit her parents officially, my mother-in-law cooked me a bowl of brown sugar eggs according to the customs in Jiang City. The meaning behind it was to wish us a sweet and happy marriage. Since the Lu family also came from Jiang City, in terms of customary rites, it should be similar, right?"
Everyone: "…"
Gu Fan did not seem to sense the awkward atmosphere. He continued again. "However, my parents-in-law came from a poor family when they were young. They did not have the chance to study, nor were they cultured. They did not see much of the world in fact. My mother-in-law actually went out to ask around and to learn these etiquette and customary rites. Although the Lu family is also from Jiang City, you are not a normal mid-class family. It's normal for you to not know some of the customary rites."
Everyone: "…"
Gu Fan was indeed the elder brother. If it were that fool Gu Cheng, he would definitely not be as aggressive!
Lu Qisheng raised his eyebrows and looked at Lu Youyou and Ge Muyu who were slowly approaching. He thought for a while and looked at his wife. "Prepare brown sugar eggs for the Fourth Young Master."
Regardless of whether the marriage between the Fang and Lu families would happen in the end, they could not let the Lu family be seen as a family with no etiquette, let alone let outsiders see them as a joke now.
Moreover, the marriage had already been decided. Since Fang Yichu came before they went back on their word and broke off the engagement, Fang Yichu would still be the new son-in-law of the Lu family.
Lu Youyou had never doubted her parents. She knew that her parents would never ignore her thoughts, so she was not afraid. However, she subconsciously looked at Ge Muyu and saw his gloomy face. Her heart ached and she was even more worried about Ge Muyu's emotions. She said gently. "Brother Muyu, let's have breakfast!"
Ge Muyu was not a brainless person. He naturally understood that it was not good for him to have a conflict with Fang Yichu at this time. He thought that as long as Lu Youyou was on his side, he would not be afraid. Hence, he smiled and nodded. "Okay!"
Lu Qisheng watched them leave and felt a little awkward. However, he maintained his manners and said to Fang Yichu politely. "Let's sit in the living room."
Fang nodded without an expression on his face.
Lu Qisheng knew that he was pretending to be a mute and did not expose him. After all, he was not a nosy person. After turning on the television, he handed the remote control to Fang Yichu.
But Fang Yichu shook his head.
The atmosphere froze yet again!
On the other hand, Lu Youyou's and Ge Muyu's laughter could be heard from time to time. Needless to say, they were chatting happily in the dining room.
Suddenly there was a clicking sound. One click, two clicks, three clicks! It came from Fang Yichu's knuckles.
Lu Qisheng looked over in surprise, but Fang Yichu was expressionless. It was as though he was not the one who was clenching his fists.
Gu Fan said coldly. "Sorry, I didn't control my strength well and disturbed the peace of the room!"
Lu Qisheng: "…"
"Haha!"
"Click!"
However, the louder the laughter became, the louder the sound of knuckles cracking became as well.
With that, Gu Fan said without an expression on his face. "Sorry about that."