The expressions on the three faces changed in an instant.
Gao Lin observed Lou Yuming's expression, refusing to be flustered. Instead of her usual sharp tone, she poured him a cup of tea and asked tentatively, "When did Yuming return? Oh dear, I forgot to make dinner, your sister-in-law will get right on it!"
"No need."
Gao Lin immediately followed up, "You're right, you're so busy with work. It's rare for you to be back today, you must have come to see the old lady. She's in good spirits today, Butler Lu even pushed her out for some fresh air this afternoon, and she just lay down not long ago."
With her words having reached this point, Lou Yuming had no choice but to stand up, a hint of coldness in the smile at the corner of his eyes. "Alright, then I'll go take a look."
Gao Lin breathed a sigh of relief. As he walked up the stairs, she suddenly added,
"Yuming, we really have you to thank all the time for managing the entire Zhang family so meticulously, just like Butler Lu. We truly can't do without you."
Her words were smooth, and at first glance, no flaw could be found.
But everyone present, except for Zhang Qi, was sharp. She was praising him superficially while subtly belittling him, implying that Lou Yuming and Butler Lu were of the same caliber – servants of the Zhang family!
Yao Yifan, who followed closely behind Lou Yuming, immediately looked dejected upon hearing this.
Lou Yuming merely gazed at her silently, his stern face utterly devoid of emotion, making Gao Lin feel uneasy.
She coughed and forced a smile, saying, "Sister-in-law means you're busy usually, so you don't need to worry about the small matters at home. If Qi'er does anything to upset you, don't hold it against him. He's at an age where he should be out socializing and making friends. If you cut off his bank card, he'll be embarrassed when he goes out in the future. Don't you agree, sister-in-law?"
After going in such a big circle, this was the real reason.
Lou Yuming's sharp gaze swept towards Zhang Qi on the sofa and he asked in a low voice, "Are you afraid of being embarrassed too?"
Zhang Qi's expression changed, and he guiltily shifted his gaze.
"When you were making a scene in the restaurant, smashing dishes and causing chaos, why didn't you think about being embarrassed? Now you know, it's too late!"
Lou Yuming looked down at Gao Lin condescendingly, his voice icy, "Sister-in-law, if you have time, it would be better to manage properly. Elder Brother can't say much usually, and this household can only rely on you now. At your age, you still don't know how to behave. Tell me, how can I dare to entrust the company to him in the future."
After saying this, he strode upstairs.
Gao Lin stood behind him, trembling with rage.
This Lou Yuming was mocking her for suppressing Zhang Bowen, for making her brother have no say in his own home! And finally, he threatened her with the company!
He was usually a man of few words, difficult to get a single sentence out of, yet he possessed such formidable eloquence!
It was like raising a tiger that would bring disaster. If he wasn't removed from his position soon, he would surely become a great threat in the future!
"Mom, my bank card..."
Gao Lin patted Zhang Qi's hand and took out a card from her bag, handing it to him. "If he won't give it to you, Mom will! Be more ambitious from now on, and make him..."
"Thanks, Mom!" Zhang Qi's eyes lit up upon seeing the bank card. He took the card and left with a triumphant swagger.
Zhang Bowen, sitting on the sofa, sighed softly. "Actually, Yuming is right. Qi'er should grow up."
Gao Lin glared at him. "Why didn't you dare to say it just now? What's the use of saying it now? You're just stating the obvious after the fact!"
Zhang Bowen: "..."