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Chapter 146 - 146 146 Sudden Change
Chapter 146 - 146 146 Sudden Change
?Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Sudden Change Chapter 146: Chapter 146: Sudden Change Those families allied with the Liu Family, now that they know about the absorption of “Luck,” hate the Liu Family to the bone and definitely wouldn’t mind.
Besides, what is reputation compared to salvaging the “Luck” of the younger generations of their families?
Xiao Yu and Luo Ning had asked what to do next before hanging up the call.
Luo Ning then called Lu Xun to relay the message.
Lu Xun was also disgusted by the Liu Family’s sly maneuver, “I have already reported it, and Fengshui Xuanhui has dispatched people to work with the special department for investigation.”
“This matter should be resolved soon.”
He paused then added, “I discovered that the Liu Family specifically bought several villas to house quite a number of Feng Shui Mages. These people are capable of setting up Luck Changing Arrays and are somewhat skilled.”
He cautiously reminded, “Liu Family can almost certainly find out about your meetings and frequent contacts with Xiao Yu, so be careful these recent days.”
Luo Ning gently scratched the head of Xiao Luo sticking to her hand, “Okay, I will be careful.”
Although she was only in the Postnatal Realm, she had many tricks up her sleeve and was not afraid of the Feng Shui Mages nurtured by the Liu Family.
Lu Xun was reassured of Luo Ning’s capabilities, “Mm, as long as you are aware, that’s good.”
He then asked, “Huo Ye messaged me to visit his company to look at antiques tomorrow. Shall we go?”
Luo Ning was indeed in need of such items now, “Sure.”
Lu Xun said with a smile, “Then let’s have lunch together tomorrow, and then head over?”
“Okay.”
Luo Ning hung up the phone and played with Xiao Luo a little.
She smiled and said, “When I find the time, I’ll bring you to find some nice things to bring back, to nourish you as well.”
Xiao Luo, being very spiritual, understood Luo Ning’s words and joyously rubbed her hand, feeling grateful and happy.
The next day, Lu Xun drove to pick up Luo Ning, and they went to an old-timey congee shop for a meal.
This congee shop had a history of a hundred years, and its ancestors were imperial chefs. The nourishing congee they made was unmatched.
Normally, the people who came to drink congee here were discerning gourmets with extraordinary statuses and people from their circles, so they only served regular patrons—newcomers couldn’t even taste the congee.
Lu Xun had accompanied Mr. Lu here many times, so he could secure a reservation.
The congee shop was not located on the main street but in a rather large Siheyuan decorated with an ancient style.
Lu Xun led Luo Ning into the Siheyuan, and the attendant immediately guided them to a private room.
On the way, they bumped into several elders also there to drink congee.
One of the elders saw Lu Xun and warmly greeted, “Isn’t that the young Lu? Where’s your father?”
Another physically robust elder joked, “Can’t you see he brought a young lady for congee today? Old Lu tagging along would just be a third wheel.”
“Ha ha, this is actually the first time I’ve seen Lu with a girl, could this be a sign of good things nearing?”
“Old Lu worries the most about this youngest kid’s marriage; it seems there’s no more need to worry about Lu finding a wife now.”
The elders, clearly familiar with Mr. Lu, chuckled along.
Lu Xun courteously greeted the elders, “Hello Uncle Chu, Uncle Huo…”
He then introduced Luo Ning to them, “This is my friend, Luo Ning.”
As he had not confirmed their relationship yet, naturally, he couldn’t call her his girlfriend.
The elders, being sharp, knew at once that the young Lu had not yet won the girl over.
They were indeed surprised.
Everyone knew that young Lu was highly sought after in aristocratic families, with any family having single young ladies listing him as the top choice for marriage.
Unfortunately, he was famously indifferent to the opposite sex, that kind which was tough to crack, so it left many families wishing for alliances regretful.
But unexpectedly, he had now brought a girl, not from their usual circles, to drink congee here; this represented a certain resolute approval.
Truly rare, Old Lu would probably wake up smiling in his dreams.
Luo Ning greeted them with a natural, easy grace, “Greetings to you, elders.”
These individuals exuded an aura of authority, and their Luck was exceptionally profound, clearly marking them as no ordinary figures.
She wasn’t acquainted with them, so naturally, she wouldn’t address Lu Xun as uncle along with them.
“Hello, young lady.”
“The young lady looks quite nice.”
The elders were impressed by Luo Ning’s confidence and grace in their presence, no wonder she could make the young man from the Lu Family fall over himself to please her.
Lu Xun made a welcoming gesture and smiled, “We won’t disturb you gentlemen from your meal, please, go ahead!”
The elders all nodded with smiles, “Alright, then we’ll head in first.”
As they walked past the two, Mr. Chu suddenly stopped and turned his attention to the shoulder bag Luo Ning carried.
Noticing a little monkey poking its head out, his eyes widened in disbelief, “Eh, is that an Ink Monkey?”
The other elders, upon hearing this, quickly turned to look and were similarly astounded.
They were aware of the existence of Ink Monkeys, but this was their first encounter, leaving them somewhat uncertain.
Seeing Mr. Chu looking at her, Luo Ning nodded, “Yes, it’s an Ink Monkey.”
Mr. Chu’s eyes brightened, “I never thought I’d see such a creature in my lifetime.”
He couldn’t help but say to Lu, “Lu, why don’t you and your friend join us in our private room for some congee?”
Lu Xun didn’t respond immediately, instead, he looked to Luo Ning for her decision.
After she nodded at him, he then smiled and said to Mr. Chu, “Alright, then we will join you, uncles.”
Entering the private room frequently used by the elders, Mr. Chu, staring at the little monkey in Luo Ning’s bag, said, “Xiao Luo, can you let it out for us to see?”
Luo Ning gently patted the baby’s head, “Baby, come out.”
She usually kept the baby in her bag when going out, but it was the first time it came out on its own.
Now seated, she smelled a faint aroma of ink from Mr. Chu and understood why the baby had come out.
“It’s called ‘baby’? It truly is very spiritual,” chuckled Mr. Chu, stretching his hand out to touch it.
However, the baby dodged his hand, its big watery eyes looking adorably lively as it gazed at Mr. Chu.
The elders marveled, “We’ve always heard that Ink Monkeys are very spiritual, and today it really lives up to its reputation.”
Looking at the little creature, not just the young people, even the elders were charmed.
“Xiao Luo, where did you get this Ink Monkey?”
After Mr. Chu asked, he realized he might have been too forward and added, “If it’s inconvenient, you don’t have to answer.”
Luo Ning replied, “It’s no trouble; I encountered it on a deserted island in the Southern Ocean.”
She then briefly recounted her first meeting with the baby and how it had been entrusted to her by its mother.
The elders listened with amazement, “It really is very spiritual.”
“Are you selling this Ink Monkey?” one of the elders couldn’t help but ask.
Luo Ning decisively shook her head, “No, it’s not for sale.”
Mr. Chu was quite tempted, but he knew such creatures were rare finds.
So, he smiled and said, “Such a spiritual creature is meant for those who are destined, it seems only Xiao Luo and it are fated together.”
Luo Ning smiled in agreement, “Mr. Chu is right.”
Regardless of who it was, she would never let the baby go.
The elders could see this, and not being ones for forcing matters, they let go of that little notion.
They amused themselves by playing with the baby, a rare display of playfulness among them.
Old Sir Huo, less interested than the others, began chatting with Lu Xun.
Luo Ning listened to their conversation when, looking up inadvertently, she noticed a change in Old Sir Huo’s face, which made her expression shift.
She couldn’t help but ask, “Old Sir Huo, are you Huo Ye’s grandfather?”