Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2549 - 2485: Considered One of the Family Now

Lu Shuangshuang's words dripped with girlish charm, revealing deep closeness and trust toward Jiang Qiuyan.

Jiang Qiuyan decided she was reading too much into it, so she offered a smile and a nod.

"I definitely won't speak loosely around Old Master Lu."

"I know Aunt's lips are the tightest."

With those words, Lu Shuangshuang tugged Jiang Yunqing to sit next to her, then gave Jiang Yuncun's shoulder a pat, "Go on, join the brothers."

Everyone was required to take seats based strictly on their rank.

The ladies occupied one table, the young masters had their own, while Old Master Jiang and Fourth Master handled the guests at a separate one.

The moment Lu Shuangshuang settled in, Jiang Qiuyan sensed something off once more.

Today's honored guest was Old Master Lu, Lu Shuangshuang's own grandfather.

By logic, Lu Shuangshuang ought to be seated right beside Old Master Lu, no?

This spot was reserved for the Jiang family women; her choice to sit here suggested a clear order of precedence—

Jiang Family, Lu Family.

Not with the Lu Family taking the lead.

She viewed herself as one of the Jiang family women.

Yet Xiao Sixth had outright declared he would never marry her...

Reports said Xiao Sixth had broken the news to Lu Shuangshuang face-to-face.

And still, Lu Shuangshuang carried on like this...

Jiang Qiuyan picked up on the oddity yet again.

"Old Lu, come on in, come on in! Tell me, how long has it been since you last came by? Today we're toasting three cups, doctors be damned with their no-drinking nonsense."

Fourth Master Jiang's hearty voice boomed as a group stepped into the banquet hall.

The whole Jiang family rose to greet them.

Old Master Lu, his hair fully silver, clutched a dragon-headed cane while a middle-aged man steadied him on entry. The fellow donned a sharp Zhongshan suit, tall and slim, exuding quiet poise with firm strides.

Lu Junyou was his name; all knew he stuck by Old Master Lu's side constantly. Legend had it he was a remote Lu kin, bereft of family, whom Old Master Lu pitied and thus retained nearby.

Old Master Lu never ventured anywhere without bringing him along. Lu Junyou stayed mostly silent, and despite his polished air, folks soon forgot about him.

They merely saw him as Old Master Lu's faithful shadow.

Fourth Master Jiang supported the other side, as Old Master Jiang lagged a step behind.

Jiang Shiheng lent him aid.

Entering the hall, they claimed the open main table without fuss.

"Grandpa!" Lu Shuangshuang called out sweetly.

Old Master Lu turned, letting out a warm chuckle.

"You cheeky girl, slacking off more than ever—not even walking with Xiao Sixth to welcome Grandpa? Just like your childhood days, always dashing to snag bites early?"

In her thirties now, Lu Shuangshuang still got baby-talk treatment from Old Master Lu.

Any eavesdropper could sense how deeply Old Master Lu treasured her.

"Grandpa, since when did I sneak snacks? Even if I had, not from your table—these aunties and uncles here wouldn't mind a bit."

Lu Shuangshuang fired back with bubbly, flirtatious banter fit for a teenager.

The Jiang family joined in the laughter.

"All grown up and still shameless." Old Master Lu shook his head with a grin, gesturing with his hand, "Fine, take your seat. You're just milking the Jiang family's doting."

These remarks...

Old Master Lu had openly endorsed Lu Shuangshuang at the Jiang women's table.

For some reason, unease stirred in Jiang Qiuyan.

She glanced at Jiang Shiheng, catching only a subtle smile that hid all feelings.