The Cannon Fodder Doesn't Want to Return to the Rich Family (Translated)

Chapter 29 Continued

Chapter 29 continued

At a café near the school.

Lu Yao looked at Li Guiyu and Chen Rong sitting across from him with a cold expression, his lips slightly parted, "So what exactly do you want after all your efforts to stop me?"

Seeing Li Guiyu remain as quiet as a quail, Chen Rong had no choice but to speak up to break the silence. She smiled ingratiatingly.

"Lu Yao, please calm down. We're just worried about you. We're afraid you might suffer in the Lu family. Think about it. If the Lu family really had your best interests at heart, why haven't they announced your identity to the outside world? To give a not-so-appropriate example, if they truly valued you, you wouldn't have been mistaken for an illegitimate child at school for so long."

Because of the incident caused by Li Guiyu earlier, Chen Rong also knew about Lu Yao's situation at school.

Chen Rong did not notice that behind them was a hidden booth, with several lush plants conveniently blocking their view. At that moment, Lu Qi and Ye Muqing were sitting right there.

Hearing Chen Rong's disparaging remarks about the Lu family, Lu Qi's face darkened immediately. He was about to stand up in anger, but Ye Muqing quickly pressed his shoulder.

Ye Muqing: "Qi Ge, if you go out now, you'll alert them. Let's see what kind of tricks she's trying to play."

As they heard voices from the other side, the two of them carefully listened.

Lu Yao's voice was deep and emotionless, "So, is that all you wanted to say?"

Seeing that Lu Yao seemed unmoved, Chen Rong pretended to be earnest and caring.

"Xiao Yao, your aunt is just looking out for you. Otherwise, why would we bother with these things? I have to say something unpleasant—you might not like it. But think about it, you've been missing for so many years. Your mother has probably turned her support to Lu Qi's side. While you suffered and struggled after being abducted, Lu Qi was enjoying the privileges of being the Lu family's eldest son, basking in the love and care of your mother and father."

Hearing the voices from the booth, Lu Qi suddenly recalled how Lu Yao had once been heartbroken over a twenty-yuan watch. His heart ached with a growing bitterness. Indeed, while he had been oblivious to the daily struggles, Lu Yao had already endured so much suffering.

Noticing Lu Qi's pained expression, Ye Muqing was startled. He whispered, "Qi Ge, you're not letting this nonsensical talk brainwash you, are you?"

Just as Lu Qi was about to speak, Lu Yao spoke up.

Lu Qi held his breath nervously. Did Lu Yao also share these thoughts? Did he feel it was unfair?

Lu Yao's eyes revealed rare distaste as he spoke frostily, "Don't call me that. I don't think we're close enough for that."

Upon hearing Lu Yao's words, even Li Guiyu, who had been sitting by the side as if indifferent, showed a look of disbelief.

So, after all that, Lu Yao's main concern was just the form of address?

If it weren't for the intention of persuading Lu Yao to join the Li family's side, Chen Rong would have wanted to slam the table and leave.

Was this person really that dense? How could he not understand the main point of what she was saying?!

Ye Muqing couldn't help but chuckle quietly, "What's this called, punching cotton?"

Lu Qi also curved his lips into a smile.