After five bigwigs in Beijing's elite circle fell into their trap, I fled.

Chapter 130 The Other Side of a Rich Family's Young Master

The villa's door opened, and Yan Yu walked in, half-embracing a slender, tall girl.

The girl had delicate features, fair and smooth skin, and a pair of loosely framed glasses perched on her nose. She wore casual sportswear, exuded a cool and breezy vibe, and had a nonchalant expression. She was completely different from those pretentious little vixens who tried every means to squeeze next to Yan Yu!
The mother of the swallow had already thought highly of Jiang Shu after just one glance.

Her son, who was cold and distant to everyone, now had eyes brighter and more dazzling than the setting sun outside the door, his gaze fixed intently on the girl beside him, his face full of smiles, looking both obedient and gentle.

Mother Yan was overjoyed and strode forward to grab Jiang Shu's hand: "Little Shu, right? Welcome, welcome!"

Jiang Shu silently withdrew her hand, but did not pull it back.

She looked at the dignified beauty with a classical air, then at Yan Yu.

Yan Yu helplessly slapped her mother's hand away, took Jiang Shu's hand herself, and introduced her softly, "Sister, this is my mother."

"Hello, Auntie." Jiang Shu greeted her politely, her gaze passing over Yan's mother and looking towards the hall behind her, a slight unease on her face.

The banquet hall, comparable to the most luxurious in a hotel, was packed with people. Dozens of eyes were fixed on her like spotlights. The last time Jiang Shu faced such eager and intense gazes was a few months ago when she left the village to study in Jiangcheng, and the villagers saw her off with great enthusiasm.

Yan Yu noticed Jiang Shu's embarrassment and said in a low voice, "They are all uncles and close relatives. Sister, you can sit with me later and just focus on eating. Leave all the social interactions to me."

After saying that, he pulled Jiang Shu towards the two most conspicuous spots that had been reserved.

Following closely behind, Yan's mother sat down on the other side of Jiang Shu and warmly greeted her, "Little Shu, Auntie didn't know what you liked to eat, so I prepared a dish from each of the major cuisines of China. Try them all. Next time you come, Auntie will know what you like to eat."

Jiang Shu: "Thank you, Auntie."

Just as she was about to pick up her chopsticks, several orderly footsteps suddenly came from behind her, and six men in uniforms and white gloves appeared behind them.

Then, they all greeted "Young Master" and began to serve food to Yan Yu and Jiang Shu, and to prepare each of the shelled ingredients.

Jiang Shu: "...Do you usually eat like this at home?"

Before Yan Yu could answer, her father couldn't help but complain, "It's not usually like this! Normally, when my A Yu eats, there are at least sixteen people serving her. It was your aunt who was worried you would feel uncomfortable, so she removed ten of them because they weren't good-looking. There are only six people now, I don't know if they can even serve my A Yu well."

Mother Swallow: "Say less to me."

Jiang Shu glanced at the group of uniformed staff bustling around Yan Yu and herself, then looked at Yan Yu, who seemed unfazed: "So, all those shrimp-peeling and fish-boning skills you learned from them?"

The mother swallow's hand trembled slightly as she tentatively asked, "Yan Yu, shall I remove the fish bones and peel the shrimp for you?"

Yan's father snorted: "How could that be? My son cherishes his hands very much. Even a simple hand wash requires a professional to clean and maintain them. He used to ignore me when I asked him to get me a cup or a toothbrush. His grandfather even hired three male assistants for him, including feeding services. Should I go and call them over?"

Yan Yu: "..."

Mother Yan glared at Father Yan: "Xiao Shu is still here! What nonsense are you talking about! My Yan Yu may be a bit useless usually, but when it comes to his girlfriend, he'll still take the initiative! A Yu, didn't you just say you were peeling shrimp? Hurry up and peel some for Xiao Shu!"

Yan Yu sighed and picked up a shrimp, peeled it skillfully, and placed it in Jiang Shu's bowl: "I'm sorry you had to see this." Jiang Shu cleared her throat: "It's not a joke, I never imagined your life in a wealthy family would be like this—um, Uncle Yan, could you tell me more?"

Yan Yu pleaded pitifully, "Sister, please don't ask anymore. I'm not usually like this. It's just that there's a kind of useless person called Dad, so I don't like to come back on weekdays."

Jiang Shu glanced at him and said, "Shut up. I want to hear what Uncle Yan has to say."

Yan Yu sighed and fell silent.

How did a simple meal turn into a source of gossip for the wealthy patron?

He waved away the group of servants behind him and served Jiang Shu soup: "If you want to hear some gossip, you can, but don't listen on an empty stomach. This is my mom's best soup. Let's eat and chat, okay?"

Jiang Shu absentmindedly drank her soup, but her eyes were fixed on Yan's father.

Looking at him with those bright, expectant eyes, Yan's father suddenly felt an urge to confide in him:
“My son, Ayu, is different from other heirs of wealthy families. He experienced something bad when he was five years old, so we, as his elders, have inevitably been more protective of him over the years, serving him every need without lifting a finger…”

The mother of the swallow coughed lightly with a cold face.

Yan's father changed the subject: "He is indeed very meticulous in his service, but his character has not gone astray! You can rest assured, he is not the kind of playboy outside. If any girl touches the hem of his clothes, he will take it off and throw it away. I have never seen him get close to any girl when he was young. He is very chaste."

The relatives nearby began to chime in:
"Absolutely! I haven't seen him bring a girl home in all these years! He personally dealt with those who wanted to create scandals with him, forcing many to leave the industry. You probably can't find anyone in the entertainment circle more self-disciplined than him now!"

"What is the entertainment industry compared to Yan Yu's extraordinary talent in computers! Yan Xing Group is able to remain invincible in the technology world entirely because of the products he has developed."

"Xiao Shu, looking across the entire capital, there really isn't a boy more outstanding than our Yan Yu! In a family like ours, we don't need to lift a finger, so please don't look down on him for his lack of self-care skills..."

"Don't dislike him for being quiet and aloof. Geniuses are often a bit arrogant. He usually ignores everyone at home too. If he dares to be aloof to you after you get married, just give him a good scolding and he'll behave..."

Jiang Shu: "...Don't worry, I don't mind."

She poked at the rice in her bowl absentmindedly: "Unapproachable, lacking self-care ability... So this is what Yan Yu is like at home!"

“No one dares to mess with him normally. Don’t let his cute appearance fool you, he can be ruthless when he gets angry! I remember the day he burned down the neighbor’s building, and even I, as his father, was terrified by the look in his eyes…” Yan’s father sighed, but Yan’s mother stomped on his foot viciously!
"Shut up, stop talking!" Mother Yan quickly tried to smooth things over. "Xiao Shu, don't listen to your uncle. There was a reason for what happened back then. A-Yu is a very kind child. Come on, keep eating! Yan Yu, why don't you hurry up and put some food on your girlfriend's plate?"

With Yan's mother's involvement, Yan's father's impulse to confide was immediately cut short, and Jiang Shu could no longer inquire further.

An hour later, Yan Yu took Jiang Shu to the study on the second floor.

Jiang Shu went inside first, and Yan Yu, who was behind her, was stopped by Yan's mother.

"Go inside and look around for a while. I'll come in shortly." Yan Yu gently closed the door and then looked at her mother.

Mother Yan glanced at the study door, and her face darkened!
(End of this chapter)