At this time, the Shi family had another visitor.

This visitor was none other than Lu Chi, who was somewhat worried about Shi Fa Ke.

Yesterday at Shengxing Restaurant, after Shi Fa Ke was taken away by her third brother, he had quietly inquired around and confirmed that the baby-faced person was indeed Shi Fa Ke’s third brother Shi Zhonghai, only then did he put his heart at ease.

Today, after the school lessons ended, he bought several gifts, planning to pay a formal visit.

At this moment, Lu Chi felt somewhat anxious inside. After all, thinking from their perspective, he had taken their daughter to a restaurant to drink, and she had gotten drunk… hmm, he probably wouldn’t be beaten and thrown out, would he?

Carrying this unease, Lu Chi knocked on the Shi family’s door.

The one who came to open the door was the second son, Shi Zhongshan. When he opened the door and saw who it was, he couldn’t help but jump back, pointing at his nose and exclaiming, “Foolish scholar? What are you doing here?!”

Lu Chi’s mouth twitched. He immediately recognized that the person before him was the clerk from the pawn shop who had cheated him, and according to what that young apprentice had said, this clerk was also the young master of the pawn shop…

However, why was the young master of the pawn shop at the Shi family?

And what was this “foolish scholar” nonsense? Not content with cheating him, they had even given him such a “refined nickname” behind his back?

Shi Zhongshan immediately realized that this foolish scholar knew his little sister and had even arranged matchmaking for her!

But… what was he doing here? Hadn’t the He family already refused the proposal? Or perhaps… he had heard that He Ketian was here and followed her?

But then, Shi Zhongshan remembered something extremely important – the Jiangnan Misty Rain painting he had personally mounted! This foolish scholar before him very likely was Master Linyuan himself! Thinking of that basket full of paintings he had carried on his back that day, his eyes immediately became fervent.

Lu Chi shivered under his gaze. This was the familiar… look of sizing up a fat sheep.

“What a coincidence, you’re also visiting the Shi family…?” Lu Chi probed.

“Not a coincidence, this is my home.” Shi Zhongshan showed an enthusiastic smile.

Having made up his mind, he instead calmed down, thinking that since the jade bracelet was pledged as a dead pawn and it was impossible to redeem it, what did he have to fear?

Lu Chi was stunned for a moment, “…Your home?”

“Yes, I wonder why Young Master has come to my home?” Shi Zhongshan asked knowingly.

Heh, just now he was calling him foolish scholar!

However, Lu Chi didn’t have the mind to complain at this moment. He said somewhat confusedly, “Uh… I came to visit Miss Shi.”

“Ah, so you came to visit my sister. Since you’re here, why be so polite?” Shi Zhongshan very warmly took the things from his hands, saying with a smile, “Please come in quickly. May I ask your honorable surname?”

Sister?

Lu Chi’s eyes immediately became clear. He had met Big Brother Shi, and yesterday at Shengxing Restaurant the baby-faced person who took Shi Fa Ke away was her third brother, so the person before him… should be the Shi family’s second son.

He immediately understood why that jade bracelet had appeared on A’ke’s wrist.

“I am Lu Chi.” Smiling slightly, Lu Chi replied.

It could be said he was extremely polite – after all, the person before him might very well be his future brother-in-law, and moreover, his divine assist.

“Oh, so you’re the Young Master Lu that my little sister has mentioned.” Second Brother Shi didn’t know at this moment that Lu Chi was scheming in his heart. Because he was thinking about those paintings, his expression appropriately became three parts more enthusiastic.

These two people, each harboring ulterior motives, somehow inexplicably became familiar with each other…

This enthusiastic attitude made Lu Chi feel somewhat flattered, after all, he had originally thought he would be beaten and thrown out… Or could it be that Third Brother Shi hadn’t told them that Shi Fa Ke had been drinking with him yesterday when she got drunk?

“Miss Shi has mentioned me?” Unable to resist the temptation, Lu Chi couldn’t help but ask.

He really wanted to know how A’ke had spoken of him to her brothers!

Mm, that’s right, Lu Chi had already secretly started calling her A’ke in his heart.

Seeing how much he cared about what A’ke had said, Second Brother Shi’s eyes suddenly became somewhat sharp. He thought again of the painting he had given to A’ke. Could it be… this foolish scholar’s interest wasn’t in wine but in his family’s A’ke?

However, this sharp look was immediately concealed, quickly returning to normal.

Both men intentionally tried to get closer, their relationship warming rapidly… as if they had suddenly become good friends who regretted not meeting sooner.

Just then, Big Brother Shi and Third Brother Shi Zhonghai heard the commotion and came out as well.

“Young Master Lu?” Big Brother Shi was very happy to see Lu Chi and stepped forward to pat his shoulder vigorously.

Second Brother and Third Brother Shi both knew Big Brother Shi’s strength. Probably because of the name “Xianxian,” Big Brother Shi had suffered much ridicule since childhood, so he focused entirely on growing strong. His muscular build was intimidating to behold, and his strength was extremely shocking. These several heavy pats made even Second Brother and Third Brother Shi feel nervous just watching.

However, Lu Chi maintained his smile, not even changing his expression.

Eh, quite interesting. Shouldn’t he be a scholar with no strength to even tie up a chicken?

“Big Brother Shi, long time no see.” Lu Chi replied politely.

“Yes, long time no see. What good timing today – my third brother has returned and we’ve prepared some good dishes at home. Stay for dinner, let’s have a good drink together.” Big Brother Shi also really liked Lu Chi’s character, so he spoke very heartily.

No… drinking really wasn’t necessary.

Your Shi family’s hereditary alcohol tolerance was somewhat… hard to describe.

Big Brother Shi didn’t notice Lu Chi’s indescribable expression and turned to Third Brother enthusiastically, “Third Brother, this is Young Master Lu. You haven’t met him yet, right? Although he’s a scholar, his personality isn’t wishy-washy at all. He’s a very good person!”

Shi Zhonghai’s baby face showed a meaningful smile that made Lu Chi’s heart jump.

“No, we’ve already met. Yesterday at Shengxing Restaurant, he was drinking with A’ke.” Third Brother Shi looked at Lu Chi and spoke leisurely.

“What?!”

Big Brother Shi and Second Brother Shi both changed expressions simultaneously, along with another roaring voice that had just arrived and only heard the last sentence – the daughter-doting maniac Shi Changtai.

Lu Chi immediately felt danger… the enormous pressure made him want to turn and run instantly.

But he couldn’t be a coward…

This moment he would have to face sooner or later…

“Father!”

At the critical moment, Shi Fa Ke’s voice rang out, successfully preventing a tragedy that was about to occur…

Hearing Shi Fa Ke’s voice, Lu Chi instinctively looked over. Seeing that her complexion looked rosy and her spirits were good, with no signs of discomfort, he felt somewhat relieved.

Then Lu Chi’s scalp went numb again, because he saw that Miss from the He family.

Lu Chi groaned inwardly. Why was Miss He so coincidentally here too?! She wouldn’t think he had followed her here again, would she?!