Chu Yao called Lu Xize and his two friends to come upstairs with her. The old, worn-out hallway was a stark contrast to the distinguished air the three men exuded, yet none of them showed the slightest hint of displeasure on their faces.
The woman who opened the door was the same auntie as before. She jumped in surprise when she saw Chu Yao enter with three men.
The four of them went inside. Chu Yao gestured for Cheng Yu and Lu Ziqian to have a seat on the living room sofa, while she and Lu Xize walked into Chu Zhen Dong's room.
Chu Zhen Dong was still sitting on the edge of the bed. When he saw Lu Xize and Chu Yao enter together, his face showed no trace of surprise, as if he had already guessed who was coming.
Lu Xize calmly met Chu Zhen Dong's gaze, then bowed respectfully. "Uncle Chu."
He didn't call him "Dad" right off the bat—not because he didn't accept him, but because he didn't want to be so abrupt.
