After a decade of absence, returning to Beijing was an adjustment the Lu Family found difficult.
Following the official reinstatement of Elder Lu and Lu Zhenfeng, the family seemed to return to their former days of prestige. Visitors arrived in a steady stream, but the Elder, once adept at navigating such social circles, found himself losing patience. He often made excuses about his health to send guests away early. Even so, because his grandson Lu Heng was riding the crest of popularity, the visitors would feign ignorance of the Elder’s hints and persist in staying, some even angling for a free meal.
Elder Lu kept his composure in front of the guests, but his expression grew increasingly strained. Seeing this, Qiao Qingqing knew she couldn't just kick them out, so she could only offer a polite smile and say she was going to prepare lunch.
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