CHAPTER 564: CHAPTER 484: INDEED, HE IS A BASTARD

Lu Qing knew about Qin Miaomiao’s situation. Now that the old man was exerting pressure, Miao Miao would only feel even worse.

He didn’t want her to endure such pressure.

At this moment, the old man spoke again:

"Alright, tomorrow I’ll officially add Lu Xing to the Lu Family’s genealogy. Lu Qing, as the eldest brother, you must take care of your younger brother. As for your father, I have no expectations of him. But you two must work together and support the Lu Family properly."

Lu Xing appeared obedient and respectful as he said, "Yes, Grandpa."

Lu Qing kept a cold expression and said nothing. The old man knew that, for the time being, Lu Qing was unlikely to accept Lu Xing’s identity. Yet, having voiced his intent, he felt that Lu Qing’s filial piety would lead him to comply, at least in some ways.

Soon after, the old man retired to his room, having taken Lu Qing with him. In the hall, only Lu Xing and Qin Miaomiao remained.

The old man’s words had undoubtedly inflicted considerable psychological stress on Qin Miaomiao. What if she truly couldn’t have children?

The old man clearly valued descendants greatly. As the Lu Family’s eldest son, Lu Qing was already burdened with immense responsibility—especially now that this younger brother, Lu Xing, had suddenly appeared!

Lu Xing seemed pure and kind, but what kind of son could someone like Lu Xingfeng, with his flawed goodness, raise?

Moreover, the way Lu Xing looked at her made her feel thoroughly uncomfortable.

"Hello, Sister-in-law."

He grinned as he greeted her, but Qin Miaomiao sat down by herself, ignoring him entirely.

Undeterred, he walked over and sat down beside her with a smile, saying:

"Sister-in-law, I’ve heard your name before."

"Oh, really?"

"A woman I once had a romantic connection with had the same name. Tell me—isn’t that fate?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Miaomiao’s face instantly turned cold. His words were clearly disrespectful to her.

"There are plenty of people in this world with the same name."

"But that woman disappeared after a wonderful night with me, and I still can’t forget her."

There was an overtly suggestive tone in his words, causing Qin Miaomiao’s expression to darken as she replied coldly, "You should watch your words. This is the first time we’ve met, and saying things like that seems rather inappropriate, don’t you think?"

"You’re my sister-in-law. When a younger brother faces emotional dilemmas, shouldn’t his sister-in-law offer advice and insight?"

"Sorry, I’m neither capable nor willing."

Lu Xing leaned closer with a grin, saying, "People say, sister-in-laws usually spoil their brothers-in-law a bit. Why is it that you’re so guarded against me instead?"

She met his gaze sternly and said each word slowly: "Because I don’t like you. Don’t call me ’sister-in-law’ anymore. Let’s just maintain superficial courtesy."

Lu Xing feigned heartbreak and said, "Sister-in-law, do you really dislike me that much?"

Qin Miaomiao scoffed and replied, "You’re deliberately provoking me, aren’t you? That so-called kindness of yours is just a façade to fool Grandpa. What are you really after by coming back to the Lu Family?"

"Oh my, you saw through me. Sister-in-law, you truly are clever. What do you think I’m back for?"

"The Lu Family’s inheritance?"

At this point, Lu Xing didn’t bother hiding his intentions anymore. His smile turned wicked as he said, "Inheritance? No, I want far more than that. You know what they say: nothing tastes better than dumplings, and nothing’s more fun than... Sister-in-law."

Such provocative words disgusted her deeply. She abruptly stood up, glaring at him coldly.

"I suggest you show some respect, or you’d better watch out for your face!"

"Oh—bold and fiery, I see. That’s just my taste, Sister-in-law."

There was no reasoning with such a shameless person!

She turned to leave, but he grabbed her hand. Reflexively, Qin Miaomiao slapped him hard across the face!