The days soon turned into weeks as the day before Grandfather Ji's birthday arrived.
Inside the study room of the Lu family house, Old Lu sat in his chair behind the desk, while both his sons sat across from him.
"Father, why did you suddenly call us here?"
Lu Han frown in annoyance as he was supposed to go on a date with a beautiful actress he met. If not for his father's sudden phone call, he would have been out enjoying his time.
Hearing his son's words, Old Lu sighed in self pity. He is blessed with two sons.
Lu Tian listens the most, but he is cold and hard to approach, while Lu Han is playful and open minded.
Why couldn't he just have a decent child?
Brushing the thought away, he clears his throat and pays no mind to his youngest son's annoyed look.
"I called you both here in regards of Old man Ji's birthday tomorrow."
Saying this, he leans back in his seat and held both hands together.
"Have you both prepared gifts for him? If not, your mother and I already have."
Lu Han suddenly froze in his chair. He had been busy with work and fooling around that he had forgotten all about buying a gift. Truth was, he forgot all about the birthday!
Unlike his younger brother, Lu Tian has better memories. Whether it was important or not, he will always remember something.
"I prepared a gift."
Hearing this, Old Lu was taken back surprise. However, it was only for a quick second since he knows his oldest son would not forget the old man's birthday.
After all, the old man was like a second father to him rather than a grandfather.
Thinking of something, he leans forward and couldn't help but curiously ask.
"What did you buy him?"
Lu Tian stares at his father's curious face, but he could sense mischievous in those eyes. He cross his arms over his chest and leans back on his chair.
"You will know once the old man opens it tomorrow."
"…"
Staring at his son, Old Lu snort and rolled his eyes. What, did Lu Tian think he would swap their gifts?
Of course, that is exactly what Lu Tian had thought. After all, he is his father's son and from past experiences, once his father knows what gift he bought, he (Old Lu) will ask for them to trade.
Which he never minded, but this time it was different. He wants to personally give the gift he bought to the old man.
Thinking this, he looks at his father with an expression as if saying, 'Don't even think about asking to trade.'
Old Lu was able to read his son's look and decided to not push it any further, he looks at Lu Han and frown.
"You forgot, didn't you? Be more like your older brother. Old man Ji has been like a grandfather to you both. Go home and buy a gift for him."
Hearing that he can leave, Lu Han's eyes lit up with relief and joy. He smiles with his teeth and did not hesitate to leave at all.
Reaching the door, he turns back around and gives his father a salute.
"Don't worry father! I will not fail you and buy the old man the perfect gift!"
Walking out of the study room, Lu Han quickly paused in his steps. Remembering something, he smack himself on the forehead.
"Aiya! Lu Han ah, how can you forget something so important!"
While he was away, he had read online about his brother being in a relationship with the supermodel, Han Yue Ling. He wanted to ask his brother about it, but work caught up with him.
Not only that, his mother had called him to come over for dinner, but once again, he was busy with work and had to leave Imperial.
Later, his mother called to brag about her becoming a grandmother and that he was going to be an uncle!
When their old man called them to come over today, he planned to ask, but before he could, he was already kicked out of the room!
Thinking this, he decides to go wait downstairs for his brother to finish up.
Inside the study room, Lu Tian was oblivious to his younger brother's thoughts. He stares at his father like a student waiting to be dismissed from class. However, after a long minute pass, he knew his father still had something to discuss with him.
"Tian, regarding Old man Ji's granddaughter, your mother and I still want you to meet her."
Old Lu knew his son's patience is very short, so he decides to not beat around the bush. His wife and him had discussed it over the week and they came to a decision.
"Your mother and I know that you are certain with Yue Ling, but we already promised Old man Ji that you will meet his granddaughter during his birthday banquet."
Saying this, he sighs and looks at his son.
"We are not asking you to see her as a marriageable partner, but only to meet out of respect for the old man."
Hearing this, the space between Lu Tian's brows crease into three lines. He already has Yue Ling. Wouldn't it be unfair to her if he meets another woman? How can he be considered faithful?
It's not like he will ever cheat on her, but still, just the thought of meeting another woman is being unfaithful to her.
Besides, he has long heard about Ji Chu Hua, she is nothing but a white lotus after the Chairman position at Ji Corps. The woman could not wait for the old man to leave the world.
Others may see her as a dainty woman, but he isn't so blind like those others. A woman like that is no where comparable to his wife.
Knowing what Lu Tian is thinking, Old Lu sighs again. He leans back on his chair and faintly smile.
Indeed his son is worthy of being a Lu. Loyal and faithful only to one woman.
"You can bring Yue Ling to attend the banquet with you. As my Lu family's future daughter-in-law, it's good to let other families know that she is a part of our family now. I'm sure the old man won't mind."
Lu Tian nod his head in response. Since he can bring Yue Ling to the banquet with him, he will listen to his father's words and meet the old man's granddaughter.
As their discussion comes to an end, Lu Tian bids his father goodbye and leaves the study room. Going down the stairs, he increases his steps.
He needed to go home because today Yue Ling has a prenatal visit with Ye Zhongwei.
"Waoh bro! Wait for me!"
Seated in the living room, Lu Han calls after his older brother. He was waiting, but suddenly sees a dark shadow flash by and knew right away that it was Lu Tian.
Catching up to his brother outside, he pant in breathing as he has not run in a long time.
"Why are you in such a rush? I want to ask you something."
"Can't talk. Doctor's appointment."
Lu Tian did not slow down in his steps at all. He threw a few words at Lu Han and quickly enters his car. Right now, his wife's prenatal visit is the most important. Knowing how Ye Zhongwei is when it comes to his patients, the man can be considered ruthless.
Watching the car speed away, Lu Han could only sigh aloud. Well, at least that confirms his questions.
Yue Ling is his future sister-in-law and he is going to be an uncle.
Just as he thought this, from the corner of his eyes, he sees a dark figure standing next to him.
Turning his head to see who it is, both his fists aims out as he jumps back with a yelp.
"Ah shit! Xu Long, you monk! You scared the crap out of me!"
However, he furrow his brows with blinking eyes.
"What are you doing here? My brother just left."
Xu Long: "…"
Xu Long stares with a blank face at the driveway as Lu Tian drives his car away. He doesn't even know what kind of face to make at this moment.
They were on their way to Lu Corps when Old Lu suddenly called for Lu Tian to come over. Thus, he drove his boss here.
After waiting, he had just stepped out of the car to get some fresh air and yet…
Who would have thought his boss would forgot all about him.
He takes a deep breath thinking about all the hardship he has to go through as Lu Tian's assistant.
Turning to look at Lu Han he made a pitiful expression, but Lu Han felt it looked more like a constipated face.
"Lu Han, can you offer to give me a ride?"