“Sister, who do you think that person is? From what Little Six said, didn't Father treat him a bit too courteously?”
Liu Yongyu and Liu Yulu walked towards the courtyard. Thinking of the young man who suddenly appeared today, someone around their own age, he couldn't help but feel a little worried.
He thought about how Father had never been very satisfied with him, and now that such a person had suddenly appeared, he grew even more anxious.
Liu Yulu, hearing this, glanced at her agitated younger brother, a hint of helplessness on her face. “Calm down. What’s with all the rushing? It’s just an outsider who suddenly appeared. Maybe he’s a distant relative or something. Why are you so worried and eager?”
“But Little Six said that this person and Father seemed to have secretly agreed, not even informing the servants, and he just came by himself. It’s so mysterious, how can I not be worried?”
Liu Yongyu said helplessly.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to be calm and composed; it was just that this fellow’s appearance was too strange.
If he were truly a guest, Father would always inform the servants in advance, having them prepare so as not to neglect the distinguished guest.
He knew this very clearly.
Now, this fellow’s appearance was just too unusual.
Liu Yulu, hearing this, also frowned slightly. To be honest, this matter did indeed seem a bit off.
However, for now, she couldn't let herself be flustered. She immediately spoke, “Alright, what this person’s background is, we’ll find out when we meet him later and probe a bit. No need for such wild guesses.”
Liu Yongyu still felt a bit anxious, but at this moment, he could only nod in agreement.
Liu Yulu shook her head and sighed. Her younger brother was so impatient. If this person who came truly was Father’s child from outside, then her younger brother would likely be in trouble.
Although she didn't know what kind of person he was, given her younger brother’s demeanor, if the other party was even slightly better, he would be a thousand times superior to her younger brother.
For example, today, she was perfectly fine staying at home. Going out with her younger brother was entirely because she couldn’t trust him alone, so she had to go along to keep an eye on him, to prevent him from causing trouble or being deceived.
“Let’s go, pay our respects to Father, and casually sound him out.”
“Okay!”
Liu Yongyu’s eyes lit up at these words, his gaze filled with joy.
He didn’t want anything else now; he just wanted to know the fellow’s background. Now that he had a chance to probe him, it was simply too good.
Thinking of this, he hastily followed his sister towards Father’s study. He had already asked on the way, and Father was currently in his study.
A moment later, the two arrived in front of the study and immediately saw their father, his face ruddy and looking pleased with himself.
Seeing this, both of them were stunned for a moment, then exchanged glances, a hint of unease flashing across their faces.
In the past few days, they had often seen Father looking troubled, even appearing to have lost his appetite during meals.
They had also asked their father if something was wrong, causing him to look so worried.
But Father had always been unwilling to speak, and they had no way to help.
This had been going on for several days in a row; anyone who wasn't a fool would know that their father had something on his mind.
And now, seeing Father so happy, it was clear that his worries had been resolved. And precisely at this time, a stranger had arrived at the manor, which couldn't help but make them connect the dots.
At this moment, both saw a hint of unease in each other’s eyes.
“It’s over, who exactly is this person? Just after he arrived, Father’s complexion became so ruddy, as if all his worries have been resolved.”
Liu Yulu thought for a moment, then stepped forward and whispered, “Father, I heard a guest has arrived at the manor?”
“Yes, Father, I also heard. Who is this person?”
Liu Yongyu quickly chimed in as well.
Liu Yulu frowned at these words, casting a helpless glance at her younger brother.
Asking about someone’s background with such urgency—was he afraid that his father wouldn’t see through his little schemes?
Since she was already asking, her younger brother could have just quietly listened. Why did he have to add his two cents?
Liu Yulu felt utterly helpless, but there was nothing she could do; after all, this was her younger brother.
Liu Zonghua seemed not to notice his son’s little schemes and still smiled, “At the family banquet later, I will introduce all of you to this guest.”
Family banquet?
Both of them felt their hearts skip a beat at these words.
For just a guest, was a family banquet necessary? Could it be that he wanted the guest to get acquainted with the members of the Liu family in advance?
At this point, even Liu Yongyu felt uneasy. It seemed like Father was having the guest recognize people.
Thinking of this, his face instantly turned pale.
“Understood, Father.”
Liu Yulu noticed her younger brother’s expression, quickly replied, and then pulled him away.
If this younger brother stayed here any longer, he would cause trouble sooner or later.
If that happened, her father would probably dislike her younger brother even more.
Thinking of this, she naturally quickly pulled her younger brother away.
Liu Zonghua, however, didn’t think much of it. He wanted to hold this family banquet because he naturally hoped He Xiuyuan would see all his wives and daughters.
That way, if that dirty thing or whatever entangled his wives and daughters, He Xiuyuan would also intervene, or so he thought... “Sister, what should we do? From Father’s meaning, this person really is Father’s child from outside!”
Liu Yongyu finally spoke angrily after they had walked some distance away.
He hadn’t expected that he might suddenly have a new competitor.
“Don’t panic. We still have Mother at home. Let’s go talk to Mother. With Mother’s help, the situation won’t be too bad.”
Liu Yulu thought for a moment, then said in a deep voice.
Liu Yongyu’s brows brightened with joy. “Yes, Mother is still at home!”
Since Mother was there, there was no need to worry too much. No matter what, Mother would stand on his side.
Thinking of this, he excitedly pulled his sister to go find their mother.
With Mother’s methods, dealing with this He Xiuyuan would be a piece of cake, wouldn't it?
