Chapter 112: Homecoming
Chapter 112: Homecoming
After a thrilling hour-long drive to the Mystic Realm, Li Kai then spent another hour driving Lu Wu and the others back to Lu Wu's residential complex.
Without a second thought, Li Kai helped unload the luggage, not even stopping for a drink before preparing to leave.
On one hand, Lu Wu had just returned, and Li Kai couldn't afford to tire him out.
On the other, during the drive back, Li Kai had asked Lu Wu numerous questions about his recent research project, gaining much inspiration. Now, with his ideas bursting, he was eager to return to his studies.
However, just as Li Kai was about to get into his car, Lu Wu grabbed his arm.
After all, Li Kai had driven for two hours to get here; Lu Wu couldn't let him leave without even a cup of tea.
And so, Li Kai was pulled into Lu Wu's home for the first time.
But since Lu Wu hadn't informed his family of his return, no one was home when they arrived.
Lu Wu had no choice but to put down his luggage and make a cup of tea for Li Kai himself.
Meanwhile, Doudou, after placing the luggage, headed straight for the kitchen. With mealtime approaching and Li Ru Yu not at home, Doudou took on the responsibility of cooking.
One entertaining guests, the other cooking—they already resembled a married couple.
Witnessing this scene, Li Kai felt a surge of warmth, and his heart couldn't help but silently praise his little Lu Wu.
Not only was Lu Wu an astonishingly talented Breeder, but he was also open-minded, willing to impart his breeding methods without reservation. Even in matters of the heart, he shone with a dazzling light.
Unlike other geniuses who valued appearance and looks, falling in love with every pretty face they saw.
Whether before or after his success, Lu Wu's eyes were always fixed on Doudou, an ordinary, even slightly overweight childhood friend.
What defines a perfect, good man? Lu Wu was the embodiment of such a man.
As these thoughts crossed Li Kai's mind, his gaze intensified, almost overflowing with admiration.
Lu Wu felt a bit embarrassed under his scrutiny.
"Uncle Li, don't stare at me. Drink your tea!
Oh, Uncle Li, are you free these days? I need your help with something!"
"I'm free, very free!"
Li Kai didn't ask what the matter was, but his head nodded vigorously.
However, before Li Kai could inquire, Lu Wu explained himself.
"It's like this: my little skeleton is already on the brink of evolution, right? These days, I plan to further enhance its quality and refine its evolution plan. I want to prepare for its upcoming evolution.
This is quite a big task, and I'm a bit overwhelmed on my own. So, I'd like your help!"
At these words, Li Kai's eyes lit up, and his already active mind became even more engaged.
"I'm extremely free, incredibly free!
I, Li Kai, am free 24/7. Lu Wu, whatever you need, just leave it to me!"
Li Kai understood.
Although Lu Wu said he needed help, he was essentially asking for mentorship.
Li Kai couldn't possibly pass up this opportunity.
Moreover, from Lu Wu's words, it seemed he already had a plan for the little skeleton's evolution.
This further piqued Li Kai's interest.
Despite being a half-baked Breeder, Li Kai possessed a strong desire for knowledge in his field.
He genuinely wanted to know how Lu Wu, his little genius, had solved the currently unsolvable problem of the little skeleton's evolution.
Li Kai even asked related questions on the spot.
Lu Wu never hid anything in this regard. Since Li Kai asked, Lu Wu opened up and shared his thoughts.
As fellow Breeders, they easily fell into a deep conversation about breeding, continuing until Dudu finished cooking and called them for dinner, pulling Lu Wu and Li Kai out of their engrossed state.
"Let's eat first, and we can continue discussing the matter tomorrow."
After calling out to Li Kai, Lu Wu turned to Dudu and asked, "Why haven't my dad and the others returned yet? Did you call them?"
Dudu, sounding like a nervous wife, replied, "I asked when I was cooking. Uncle said they had some issues over there and might not make it back for dinner."
She continued, "Uncle asked us to pick up Nini from Quancheng Hospital after we're done eating."
Lu Wu's eyebrows furrowed at once.
"Quancheng Hospital? Why is Nini in the hospital? Is she sick?"
"It's not Nini who's sick, it's..." Dudu bit her lip before continuing, "It's Li Nainai who's ill."
"Li Nainai is sick?"
Lu Wu was initially confused, not immediately recalling who was being referred to. But soon, he recalled his past life's memories related to this.
Li Nainai was referring to Lin Jianying's grandmother, whom Lu Wu's previous self had known.
In a 1619 book bar, there was an error-free version!
After all, Lin Jianying was Lu Wu's predecessor's childhood friend, and their relationship was even closer than Lu Wu's current one with Dudu.
Moreover, due to Lin Jianying's parents being professional summoners, their home was filled with summoner-related items, which Lu Wu's predecessor particularly enjoyed visiting.
With frequent visits, Lu Wu's predecessor became quite close to Lin Jianying's grandmother.
Lu Wu remembered that Lin Jianying's grandmother was especially fond of his predecessor.
Hearing about her serious illness and recalling the kind old lady, Lu Wu also felt a bit downcast. At the same time, he understood why Lu Hai Kong and the others didn't return for dinner.
Dudu, seeing Lu Wu's low spirits, became flustered.
Ever since summoning the mini skeleton, Lu Wu hadn't exchanged a word with Lin Jianying. She didn't know how Lu Wu would react to this news.
So, at this moment, Dudu was at a loss, feeling especially anxious.
Noticing Dudu's distress, Lu Wu patted her head to calm her while saying, "Let's go see Li Nainai after we eat!"
Dudu was taken aback, seemingly not expecting Lu Wu to make this suggestion.
After all, Lu Wu and Lin Jianying hadn't spoken in months, and everyone assumed Lu Wu must hate Lin Jianying, so they wouldn't expect him to visit his grandmother.
Otherwise, Lu Hai Kong wouldn't have asked Lu Wu to pick up Nini; he would have requested him to visit Li Nainai.
Now that Lu Wu wanted to see Li Nainai, did it mean he was forgiving Lin Jianying? Lu Wu had no idea what Dudu was thinking or worrying about. If he knew Dudu and his father were concerned about this, Lu Wu wouldn't know what expression to make.
In truth, Lu Wu didn't hold a grudge against Lin Jianying.
After all, Lu Wu wasn't his predecessor, and Lin Jianying wasn't Dudu.
To Lu Wu, Lin Jianying was just a bystander who made him feel particularly submissive and obedient.
Hate Lin Jianying? To be blunt, was it necessary? Did Lin Jianying deserve it? Moreover, Lu Wu's visit to Li Nainai wasn't about forgiving Lin Jianying; it was purely out of concern for the kind old lady who was close to his predecessor, as per his memories.
However, Dudu didn't ask, and Lu Wu didn't explain.
Instead, Li Kai, sitting nearby, immediately volunteered to drive Lu Wu to Quancheng Hospital.
Lu Wu didn't refuse, and after the meal, they set off for Quancheng Hospital in Li Kai's car...
(End of Chapter)
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