I run a hotel in Huangshan

Chapter 35 Family Banquet
Han Qingyue had had enough of the arguing and simply ignored Qin Wendong, picking up a grape and popping it into her mouth. Qin Wendong smiled helplessly. Things like this couldn't be forced, and if they weren't handled properly, it could backfire. At least for now, Han Qingyue was still happy to have Lu Siqing around, even if she only considered him a friend.

Han Qingyue understood her cousin's thoughts, so she didn't blame him. However, she just wanted to focus on her career and run the family hotel well. She was not interested in men for the time being.

The next day, the shareholders' meeting approved Zhou Chenyu's proposal to acquire a stake in Qingxin Group as planned. Zhou Chenyu was backed by the massive Yuguang Group, with his father as chairman, which was undoubtedly a good thing for Qingxin.

When Lu Siqing heard the news of Zhou Chenyu's investment in Qingxin, he felt like he was facing a formidable enemy. In his view, this was not just a business transaction, but also a battle between two men.

Just as his family's Chengxin Supermarket was about to open a new location in Huangshan, Lu Siqing volunteered to manage the new store. Seeing that his brother, who had always been passionate about traveling and livestreaming, wanted to manage the family business, Lu Sicheng was delighted and immediately agreed. When he returned home that evening, Lu Sicheng shared the news with his father, Lu Wentao.

"What, your brother is going to manage the new store? When did he change his personality?" After hearing his son's words, Lu Wentao was extremely surprised and almost spit out the tea he had just taken.

"I don't understand it either. However, it's a good start for him to go to Xindian. After all, we all hope that he can do something for the family instead of just running his travel agency and doing live broadcasts." Lu Sicheng replied with a smile.

"That's right." Lu Wentao nodded with satisfaction.

Lu Sicheng knew his brother's intentions, but he didn't think it necessary to say them out loud. Once Lu Siqing's next plan came to fruition, his father would naturally know his intentions.

"By the way, I'm free this weekend. Ask Siqing to bring Han Qingyue back for dinner. I want to meet her." Lu Wentao said casually.

Lu Sicheng agreed while guessing in his heart that his father must have known what his brother was thinking, otherwise why would his father think of Han Qingyue when talking about this topic.

But it would be normal even if his father guessed it. Lu Siqing had not been home for more than a month and had been staying in the hotel with Han Qingyue. It was not surprising that he did anything for her.

Lu Siqing was particularly excited when he learned that his father was going to invite Han Qingyue home for dinner. However, after a brief moment of excitement, he was in a dilemma. Would Han Qingyue agree to go home for dinner with him? For him, this was definitely a difficult question.

"Brother, Qingyue won't agree to go home with me." Lu Siqing pretended to be pitiful, with a bit of coquettishness in his tone.

Lu Sicheng was disgusted by him and poked him on the forehead and said, "You are a grown man, speak properly!"

"There's nothing I can do about it. Qingyue won't agree!" Lu Siqing was very sure.

"I have some news that may be helpful to you. I heard that the cooperation between Qingxin Hotel and the previous supermarket has been terminated, and they are looking for a new supplier. Aren't you going to help manage the new store in Huangshan? Why don't you give it a try? I'll give your beloved Qingyue a preferential price, and I don't mind losing some profits." Lu Sicheng winked at his brother.

Lu Siqing instantly understood what his brother meant and said excitedly, "I understand, brother. I can use this to negotiate terms with Han Qingyue."

"Hey, hey, hey, be smart. Be more tactful when talking to Han Qingyue. Don't make it seem like you're making a deal." Lu Sicheng looked at his brother with an expression of anger at his brother.

"Okay, don't worry, brother! Thank you, brother. You have suffered a great loss for me." Lu Siqing looked at his brother ingratiatingly. He was obviously moved to tears, but he still looked mean on the surface, which made Lu Sicheng want to hit him.

As Lu Sicheng expected, after Lu Siqing talked to Han Qingyue about this, he invited her to dinner at his home. Han Qingyue agreed, but Lu Siqing could see that she agreed reluctantly.

Although Han Qingyue didn't particularly want to go, she still dressed to her elders' liking, considering she had to meet someone. She wore a white Chanel-style suit, her long black hair draped gracefully over her shoulders, and even switched to a light, fruity perfume. She looked both dignified and elegant, yet gentle and charming.

"Qingyue, why are you dressed like this? Is this still you?" Lu Siqing had been waiting for her at the door early. He was genuinely surprised to see Han Qingyue, who looked so different than usual. He knew Han Qingyue's preferences. On weekdays, she mostly dressed stylishly and casually, rarely wearing professional attire even in hotels. Clearly, she had prepared meticulously for her visit to his home, embodying the poise and dignity so often admired by elders.

"How is it? Does he look well-behaved and sensible?" Han Qingyue asked with a smile.

"I think so. At least I like it very much." Lu Siqing gentlemanly took the things from her hand and helped her open the car door.

There was some traffic congestion in Beijing in the evening. Two hours later, the car stopped in front of Lu Siqing's house, and the villa was brightly lit.

"Besides me, who else comes to your house for dinner?" Han Qingyue asked.

"My parents only invited you, no one else."

Lu Siqing was so busy parking the car that he didn't notice Han Qingyue's unusual behavior. When he turned around, he couldn't help but laugh: "Qingyue, you're not nervous, are you? There's a saying that goes, 'An ugly wife is afraid of meeting her parents-in-law.' You're not ugly, what are you afraid of?"

"Lu Siqing, don't forget, I'm accompanying you home this time as part of our deal." Han Qingyue was neither angry nor annoyed, she looked at him with a smile and reminded him.

"Han Qingyue, I'm sure that sooner or later you will come home with me again as my girlfriend!" Lu Siqing looked straight into Han Qingyue's eyes and spoke word by word.

Han Qingyue was at a loss for words, but she didn't refute him. It wasn't because she couldn't, but because she didn't want to.

The two got out of the car together. In order to let his family come out to greet Han Qingyue, Lu Siqing deliberately did not use the key to open the door and rang the doorbell.

Lu Wentao and Lu Sicheng knew that Lu Siqing had brought Han Qingyue back, and they both greeted them warmly at the door. Only Gao Huifang was not there. Han Qingyue greeted them politely.

Lu Wentao was dressed in casual clothes with a kind smile on his face. Lu Siqing could see that his father liked Han Qingyue very much.

Han Qingyue and Lu Sicheng had met before, and he looked quite similar to Lu Siqing, which made her feel very close to him.

"Mom, Siqing brought Qingyue back!"

Seeing that his mother had not come out yet, Lu Sicheng shouted loudly, but heard no response.

"My mother is cooking in the kitchen with my aunt, so she probably didn't hear it. Let's go in first!" Lu Siqing explained to Han Qingyue.

Han Qingyue nodded and smiled, then walked into the living room surrounded by the three men of the Lu family.

After a while, Gao Huifang emerged from the kitchen. Though she wore a loose apron, she still maintained a well-maintained figure, possessing a slender and graceful figure uncommon for someone her age. She had fair skin and a beautiful face. Even in her fifties, she remained a striking beauty. However, she was a bit too aloof.

Han Qingyue stood up and greeted her, but she just smiled faintly and had no other expression.

(End of this chapter)