Chapter 128: Chapter 128: Apology

After Lu Xiao and Ares left, the lights in the Duke Green Mansion stayed on all night.

Sounds of wailing echoed from within.

By then, however, Lu Xiao and Ares were already home. After a hearty meal, there was nothing else to do, so they simply washed up and went to bed.

Just before turning in, however, Lu Xiao sent a message to Admiral Clan: “Father, thank you. I was very happy to meet Grandmother today. ^_^”

She thought Admiral Clan would surely be asleep for the night, but to her surprise, she received a reply just moments after sending her message: “That’s good.”

Two simple words, very much in Admiral Clan’s style.

Lu Xiao remembered how Admiral Clan had messaged her before, promising he would handle the matter with Duke Green’s family. She never expected he would go to his own mother to do so, nor that he wouldn’t tell her right away. This gave Lu Xiao a new perspective on the Admiral.

Admiral Clan was a man of strong convictions and principles. He was far more tolerant and understanding toward people and matters he had come to accept.

If Lu Xiao had to describe him, Admiral Clan was a clear-headed male who knew exactly what he wanted.

It made Lu Xiao feel that Admiral Clan was different from other males.

Perhaps it had something to do with his upbringing under Duke Galli Odello.

Meeting Cecilia today had also left an impression on Lu Xiao; there was something different about the old woman.

She wasn’t like other females, who were all arrogance and no brains.

Lu Xiao felt that just thanking Admiral Clan with words wasn’t sincere enough. She had to do something more substantial.

’Maybe I should invite Admiral Clan over for a meal.’

’A man like Admiral Clan probably isn’t in need of anything.’

’Admiral Clan helped me so much, probably because he wants us to have a good relationship. I can’t just do nothing in return.’

So, when Ares came out of the shower, Lu Xiao told him her idea.

Of course, Ares had no objections. In fact, he also hoped Lu Xiao would grow closer to his family.

’His little female deserved to be liked by everyone.’

After talking with Ares, Lu Xiao sent another message to Admiral Clan: “Are you free this weekend? I’d like to invite you to our home. Would that be convenient?”

Admiral Clan had just gotten home. A flicker of surprise appeared in his eyes when he saw the message; he hadn’t expected Lu Xiao to take the initiative and invite him over.

He had thought their conversation was over with her previous message.

He was both surprised and pleased to receive this new message. “Yes, that’s convenient,” he replied. “I’ll be there this weekend.”

Just after he sent his reply and stepped through the door, Lu Ge Wei’s sarcastic voice rang out. “Coming home this late every day. You think this place is a hotel?”

Admiral Clan’s good mood instantly evaporated. His gaze swept across Lu Ge Wei’s face. He truly couldn’t understand how a woman like her could have given birth to a daughter like Lu Xiao.

’Thank goodness Lu Xiao didn’t turn out like her. A true blessing in this unfortunate situation.’

“I don’t have to come back at all.”

His words nearly made Lu Ge Wei faint with rage.

But just as she was about to lash out, Admiral Clan had already turned and headed upstairs, completely ignoring her.

Seething with hatred, Lu Ge Wei smashed another cup that night.

*

The next morning, Lu Xiao went to work at the Seventh Military District with Ares. The moment she stepped into the clinic and saw Teacher Ai Li, before she could even say hello, Teacher Ai Li grinned and said, “My dear, the 20 million from Duke Green has arrived.”

“So soon?” She had thought Duke Green would drag his feet for a few days; she didn’t expect the money to be transferred so quickly.

“I know, right? I was shocked when I got the message this morning, too. I can’t believe they actually sent the money.”

This 20 million capital injection would be enough for the Fifth Research Institute to replace a whole set of old equipment.

Lu Xiao checked her own account and then told Ares to check his.

Sure enough, the money had arrived in both of their accounts.

Lu Xiao immediately transferred her share to the Fifth Research Institute’s account.

Seeing this, Teacher Ai Li asked in surprise, “What are you doing?”

“This 20 million was Duke Green’s compensation to me. I don’t need it, so just consider it Duke Green investing 40 million in the Fifth Research Institute.”

“Since it’s yours, you should keep it. What, is the money burning a hole in your pocket?” Her words were identical to what Ares had said, leaving Lu Xiao unsure whether to laugh or cry. “It’s not that. I just don’t want to spend this money. I’d rather invest it in the Fifth Research Institute to help more people. Just think of it as me doing a good deed.”

“Is it because the money’s from Duke Green, and you feel weird using it?” Teacher Ai Li chuckled and patted Lu Xiao’s shoulder. Don’t be fooled by Lu Xiao’s youth; she had seen long ago that the young female was very principled.

’She demanded this money from Duke Green’s family just to make them squirm. Now that she’s achieved her goal, the thought of actually using the money makes her uncomfortable.’

“In that case, on behalf of everyone at the Fifth Research Institute, I thank our generous benefactor for the donation.” After speaking, Teacher Ai Li seemed to recall something. “You don’t need to give any to Major General Ares?”

“No need. He received his own separate compensation.”

Hearing this, Teacher Ai Li’s eyes lit up, and she couldn’t help but ask, “Your trip yesterday… don’t tell me you two cleaned Duke Green out completely?”

“I doubt it was that bad.” ’Sixty million sounds like a lot, but for a Duke, it probably isn’t enough to ruin him,’ Lu Xiao thought.

“Well, I think that the next time Duke Green’s family hears your name, they’ll be sure to give you a wide berth.”

“That would be for the best!”

Lu Xiao had barely finished speaking when the CLICK-CLACK of high heels announced an arrival. Teacher Sherry burst in like a whirlwind. “My dears, have you seen it? Two apology letters appeared on Duke Green’s account this morning! They’re from his two daughters, publicly apologizing to Lu Xiao and Ares! Xiao Xiao, have you seen them?”

“Really? I haven’t had a chance to look yet.” Lu Xiao hadn’t expected Duke Green to be so efficient. Not only had the money arrived, but the apology letters had been published as well.

’They must have been truly terrified by that 60 million fee.’

Lu Xiao opened her terminal and found the two apology letters. The contents of Beina’s and Beixian’s letters were slightly different, yet also very much the same.

The difference was that Beixian’s apology was addressed to the males she had harmed in the past, and it included a side of apology and gratitude toward Lu Xiao.

Beina’s, on the other hand, was directed at Lu Xiao and Ares.

What they had in common was that both sisters’ apologies revolved around the theme of “seducing” males.

With these two letters out, it was safe to say that Duke Green’s reputation would take a significant hit. For the foreseeable future, at least, the members of Duke Green’s family would have to tuck their tails between their legs and behave.

Perhaps in anticipation of the potential fallout, the comment sections for both sisters’ letters had been disabled.

But even so, that didn’t stop people from gossiping about it endlessly in private.

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