Chapter 118: Chapter 118: Complaining

Although there was a small incident during the trip to Blue Lake, everyone had a great time overall.

Before they left, Ares ordered a large quantity of fresh Blue Lake fish.

He could tell Lu Xiao really liked them, and since this type of fish was only available here, it would be difficult to buy them after they went back.

Lu Xiao said nothing, but she silently committed the gesture to memory.

Before they parted ways, Teacher Ai Li specifically reminded everyone, “Go directly to the Seventh Military District tomorrow morning. Don’t go to the Fifth Research Institute; it’ll save you the trouble.”

Everyone said they understood, and after bidding farewell, they headed home.

Blue Lake Manor was certainly nice, but after returning home, Lu Xiao still felt that there’s no place like home.

Home was where she felt most comfortable.

She flopped onto the sofa and snuggled her face into a throw pillow. Just as Lu Xiao felt herself finally relax, her terminal rang. It was Lu Ge Wei.

It wasn’t much of a surprise. After all, Lu Ge Wei had sent her over a dozen call requests before this, none of which she had accepted, nor had she called back afterward.

’She must really need something.’

The call connected. Lu Xiao didn’t speak first, knowing that Lu Ge Wei definitely would.

Sure enough, the next second, she heard Lu Ge Wei’s stern voice. “Did you offend someone from Duke Green’s family?”

At the mention of Duke Green, Beixian’s face automatically flashed through Lu Xiao’s mind.

’I can’t believe she’s such a tattletale.’

“What’s wrong? Did someone come and say something to you?”

“What do you think? Hurry up and apologize to Duke Green’s family.” Lu Ge Wei’s tone made it sound like she automatically assumed Lu Xiao was at fault.

Lu Xiao almost laughed in exasperation at her attitude. “You’re not even going to ask what happened or whose fault it was? You’re just telling me to apologize?”

“What else could it be? It takes two to tango. Even if they were wrong, you must have done something wrong too. What’s the big deal about you apologizing? Are you feeling wronged now?”

“I wouldn’t say wronged, just that this is ridiculous. I’m not going to apologize. If you want to, Mother, you can go yourself—if you have the nerve. Oh, right. If they come to you again, you can just tell them to come find me directly. I’ll be ready for them anytime.”

After speaking, Lu Xiao cut the connection directly. She didn’t want to talk to Lu Ge Wei for a second longer.

What could she even say to Lu Ge Wei? Her mother was the type of parent who loved to put her own child down, who thought her child was worthless. Trying to reason with her was more trouble than it was worth; it was simpler just to focus on her own affairs.

There was no need to waste her energy agonizing over someone like that.

Ares suddenly spoke up. “Pay her no mind. Xiao Xiao, you didn’t do anything wrong. You don’t need to apologize to anyone. They were in the wrong.”

Being so suddenly comforted, Lu Xiao, who hadn’t thought much of it initially, felt a genuine pang of hurt. She reached out and hugged the person beside her. “Ares, are you trying to console me?”

Ares wrapped his arms around her. “Mhm. I’m consoling my Xiao Xiao.”

’Ares and I are being so cheesy right now,’ Lu Xiao thought. But she loved it. ’I’m a hopeless case!’

In stark contrast to the sweet atmosphere between Lu Xiao and Ares, Lu Ge Wei was about to die from anger. After the call ended, she swept the teacup from the table onto the floor. “Now that her wings are strong, she won’t listen to a single word I say! Who am I doing this for, if not for her? Is Duke Green someone she can afford to offend? Does she think she’s so great just because she’s a Merit Earl now?!”

The butler, who was waiting by the door, heard the commotion inside but had no intention of going in to comfort her.

He knew very well that anyone foolish enough to approach at a time like this would just become a ready-made punching bag.

Admiral Clan had just returned home. Hearing the noise, he frowned instinctively. “What’s she throwing a fit about now?”

Upon hearing this, the butler had no choice but to recount what had happened.

Admiral Clan, who hadn’t intended to get involved, couldn’t help but ask a few more questions when he heard that Lu Xiao was part of it. “Did Duke Green come personally?”

“It wasn’t Duke Green himself, just someone from his family.”

“They said Lu Xiao bullied their family’s female?”

“Yes.”

“How exactly did she bully her? And why?”

The butler lowered his head. “I am not clear on the details. The mistress did not inquire, either. She only said that she would make Miss Lu Xiao apologize.”

Hearing this, Admiral Clan sneered. “Apologize? They’re not worthy.” With that, he turned and left.

Only then did the butler feel the oppressive pressure on him lift, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Having spent years stationed on the front lines, Admiral Clan possessed an undeniable presence that an ordinary person could not withstand.

Especially when his emotions fluctuated, a murderous aura would leak out unconsciously.

Even if it wasn’t intentional, it was enough to make the butler’s heart pound with fear.

By the time he came to his senses, he had already said everything, both what he should and shouldn’t have.

Admiral Clan returned to his study and first had someone investigate the matter between Lu Xiao and Duke Green’s family.

Because the matter was simple and the person assigned was very professional, the results came back quickly.

When he saw the contents of the investigation report, Admiral Clan wasn’t particularly surprised.

A young female willing to perform Spiritual Soothing for males could not possibly have a bad character.

That’s why his first reaction after hearing the butler’s account was that this incident definitely had nothing to do with Lu Xiao.

As it turned out, Lu Xiao was worthy of his trust.

He opened his terminal and sent a message to Lu Xiao: “Don’t worry or concern yourself with the matter of Duke Green’s family. I will handle it. As for your mother’s words, don’t listen to them either. Just focus on your own affairs.”

Surprise flickered in Lu Xiao’s eyes when she saw the message.

Although Admiral Clan’s words seemed to come out of nowhere and weren’t exactly gentle, Lu Xiao understood that he was comforting her in his own way, telling her not to worry about this matter because he would take care of it, and also to ignore what Lu Ge Wei had said.

’What’s this all about?’

’Since when has Admiral Clan been this nice to me?’

Lu Xiao was genuinely surprised.

Ares, however, understood. “Admiral Clan is just not good at expressing himself.”

’I’m guessing Admiral Clan never even thought about expressing himself before, right?’ Lu Xiao couldn’t help but think.

’He’s probably only willing to interact with me because he thinks I’m not as domineering and willful as those other females.’

But Lu Xiao didn’t mind. After all, if she were in his shoes, she wouldn’t want to interact much with females like that either, because it would mean endless trouble.

She didn’t have the time for that.

She figured Admiral Clan didn’t have the time for it, either.

But now that Admiral Clan was willing to be her support, she wasn’t going to refuse it.

“Thank you, Father. I feel much more at ease now ^_^”

Upon receiving her reply, Admiral Clan stared at the last sentence. He felt an unexplainable stir in his heart, tinged with a faint sweetness.

’Lu Ge Wei isn’t completely useless, after all. At least she gave birth to such a good daughter.’

With this in mind, Admiral Clan sent a message to his mother: “Mother, do you have any time recently? If you’re free, perhaps you could pay a visit to Duke Green’s family…”

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