Lu Tongzhi could no longer hold back his explosive temper and kicked his son, sending him stumbling back two steps.
"Stop interrupting me. Miss Xiao is currently looking for a husband, and I'm telling you to keep a low profile and avoid her for now."
"Why?" Lu Ping's eyes suddenly widened. "Dad, that's not what you said before. You used to say that if I could marry Miss Xiao, I would have a solid backer. Why are you changing your tune now?"
"You little rascal, don't play dumb with me. Are you unaware of Mr. Xiao's current situation?
"If it were in the past, with your qualifications, they wouldn't even give you a second glance."
Lu Ping curled his lips. He thought that would be perfect.
"Listen to your father," Lu Tongzhi said, his voice softening. He was genuinely afraid that this foolish boy would act stubbornly and actually marry a terror into their home. "If she were a legitimate daughter, I definitely wouldn't object.
"Unfortunately, our modest family isn't worthy of one.
