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nTranslator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

nLu Chao?

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nXue Sheng was stunned. Why is it Lu Chao again? That name must be really common.

nHe did not think much of it. After all, how could the person that Elder Gao had his eyes on be working in a small provision store? Then again, this Lu Chao seemed to be around 25 or 26 years old. His age did match.

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nAfter Xiang Huai shouted, Lu Chao realized what his boss meant. They had a customer and wanted Lu Chao to chase him away.

nDuring this period of time that they’d been in their provision store, there was naturally a reason why they did not sell a single item. Firstly, the location was remote and there were indeed few people nearby. Secondly, Lu Chao was always on hand to chase them away.

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nAfter all, no one was allowed in this provision store.

nLu Chao casually stuffed the bun into his mouth, stood up, walked to the door, and mumbled, “If you’re a little too dumb to notice, our store is temporarily closed for business.”

nAfter saying that, he lifted the curtain for Xue Sheng and planned to return to the breakfast table after he’d left.

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nToday’s soup dumplings were especially delicious but he’d get to them late. He wondered if Boss and the young lady would not leave any for him.

nHearing this, Xue Sheng: “…”

nHow can a business like this exist? Is it because they didn’t open this store to make a profit? No wonder they opened a provision store here at such a young age. They’re looking to retire and don’t have any motivation to work hard at all.

nHe himself had made it to where he was today through his own effort. He despised lazy people the most, so he did not have a good impression of Lu Chao.

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nBut… he wouldn’t happen to be Xixi’s boyfriend, right?

nBecause then, no matter how much he disliked him, he had to try to accept the relationship.

nWell, at least this child had a smile on his face—he looked rather friendly. Meanwhile, the man in black with his back facing him and with his straight sitting posture looked like he was “the most superior” sort. One look and one could tell that he was not to be trifled with. He gave off a gloomy feeling. When the two of them were compared, this child seemed much easier to get along with.

nMoreover, at least he knew how to stand up to welcome guests. He was much more hardworking than that man in black!

nAfter comforting himself thus, Xue Sheng found Lu Chao to be more pleasing to the eye. He coughed and said, “I’m not here to buy anything.”

nLu Chao was surprised. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Xue Xi slowly turning around. When she saw Xue Sheng, she was stunned. “…Dad?”

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nThat single word made Xiang Huai’s body tighten.

nHe slowly turned around… and saw an elegant middle-aged man standing there, smiling kindly at Lu Chao?

nHe raised his eyebrows.

nXue Xi had already stood up and walked over. “Why are you here?”

nXue Sheng retracted his gaze and smiled. “You forgot your vocabulary book in the car.”

nXue Xi suddenly understood. “Oh.”

nShe took the book and looked at Xue Sheng.

nXue Sheng smiled and said, “Aren’t you going to introduce me?”

nXue Xi then realized that Lu Chao was right beside her. She introduced him first. “This is Canine Teeth.”

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nBy the time she finished speaking, Xiang Huai had already rushed to her side. He took the initiative to extend his hand and said to Xue Sheng, “Hello, Uncle. I’m Xiang Huai.”

nXue Sheng nodded coldly at him, then turned to look at Lu Chao and said, “Young lad, do your best.”

nThe baffled Lu Chao: “?”

nAfter speaking, Xue Sheng turned to look at Xiang Huai. When he saw his face clearly, he was a little surprised. This person was really good-looking, but it was a pity that he seemed a little too cold and unfeeling, and he didn’t look like he spoke much.

nXixi had taken the initiative to introduce Lu Chao and even called him Canine Teeth. She looked very sweet, so Lu Chao must be her boyfriend.

nXue Sheng frowned.

nHe did not originally come from a wealthy family, so he did not care too much about the man’s family background. As long as he could improve himself, it would be fine. If Xixi had chosen Lu Chao, then he would pull Lu Chao along, he’d decided. Otherwise, his daughter would be the one suffering in the future.

nAt this thought, Xue Sheng looked at Lu Chao. “Let’s add each other on WeChat.”

nLu Chao, who had already felt a chill on his neck: “?”

nHe hurriedly pushed Xiang Huai. “I don’t have WeChat. Please add my boss!”

nSo scary!

nWhy does Boss’s father-in-law keep smiling at me?

nXiang Huai shot Lu Chao a cold glance before taking out his WeChat. “Uncle, should I scan you or me?”

nXue Sheng pursed his lips. “I’ll sweep you.”

nAfter adding him on WeChat, Xue Sheng said, “Xixi, I’ll leave first.”

nXue Xi nodded.

nAfter Xue Sheng left, the three of them sat at the dining table again. Xiang Huai raised his eyebrows and looked at Xue Xi. “Little kid, doesn’t your dad seem to dislike me too much?”

nXue Xi’s expression was very calm. “I think so.”

n“…” Xiang Huai felt as though his heart had been stabbed.

nHowever, after giving it some thought, the little kid turned to look at him. “My father is a Confucian businessman and rarely dislikes people.”

n“…” He was stabbed again.

nXue Xi continued, “He was very kind to Canine Teeth. Perhaps you just didn’t hit it off.”

n“…” The third stab.

nXiang Huai lost his appetite and looked at Lu Chao again.

nLu Chao, who was on the verge of tears, wished he could turn into air at this moment. If he had a choice, he would definitely not want this appearance that made his elders like him!

nAfter Xue Xi had finished her breakfast, she did not leave the provision store immediately. Instead, she picked up her bag and took out the gift she had bought yesterday. She handed a huge gift box to Lu Chao. “This is for you.”

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nLu Chao felt that he was dead. “…”

nHe picked up the gift box in fear. Without even turning his head, he could feel his boss’s death stare.

nSob, Sister Xi, you’re harming me!

nXiang Huai was filled with jealousy as he looked at Xue Xi. “Little kid, where is my gift?”

nXue Xi paused. “I forgot about you.”

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nAll of a sudden, Xiang Huai felt a sense of disappointment. A strong sense of powerlessness surged in his heart, and he felt as though he was in an ice cellar.

nHe had been dating this kid for two months, and after she had received a scholarship, she actually bought gifts for Lu Chao and did not buy any for her boyfriend?

nLittle children are really a piece of thousand-year-old ice. They can’t be made warm no matter how hard one tries.

nJust as he was thinking this, the girl’s lips curled up and she suddenly said, “I was just teasing you.”

nShe then took out another gift box from her bag. “This is for you.”

nXiang Huai was stunned as he stared at Xue Xi.

nLooking at the gift box in her hand, he felt as though a spring breeze had arrived. All the coldness instantly vanished.

nAnd what made him even happier than receiving a gift was that the little kid actually joked with him.

nThe corners of his lips curled up into a bright smile, as though he wanted to light up the slightly dark provision store.

nAfter Xue Xi left, Xiang Huai opened the gift box first. Inside was a black fountain pen. He picked it up and circled it before smiling. “This fountain pen is really nice.”

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nImmediately, Lu Chao saw Xiang Huai looking at his gift. He opened it in fear and muttered in his heart, Don’t be better than Boss’s gift. Don’t be better than Boss’s…

nThen, he saw an exquisite phone casing.

nThis phone casing was from a big brand and had probably cost nearly a thousand yuan. It was even more expensive than his fountain pen.

nHe was doomed. He was going to die!

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