174 Meeting Grandpa Lu (2/2)

”And you, Akio. I know you're a writer but don't spend all your time holed up indoors. You look so sallow! Spend more time outside and soak in some sunlight!”

Professor Hisakawa coughed in embarrassment. ”I understand, Sir Lu.”

”And you little girl, don't just stand there. Come and let me see you.”

Iris smiled and stepped forward. ”Hello, sir. My name is Long Xiulan. I've been looking forward to meeting you, sir. Thank you for having us today.”

”Good. Very good.” The elderly man nodded as he examined Iris from head to toe and back up again. He looked pleased at what he was seeing. ”You look even prettier than the photo that Dupont bastard sent me.”

Iris didn't know how to respond so she just smiled respectfully.

”Well, girl. My name is Lu Jianhong and starting today, I'll be your business mentor. So call me Grandpa!”

She blinked a few times. Eh? They just met and he already wanted her to call him Grandpa? Wasn't he supposed to be her business mentor? Shouldn't she call him Sir Lu like the others or perhaps even Teacher?

”Where's your tongue, girl?” He asked in an impatient tone. ”Hurry up and call me Grandpa!”

”Uh…” Iris hesitated. ”I look forward to learning from you, Grandpa Lu…”

”Ahaha! Very good! Come, Xiulan my girl. You too Kalisha and Akio. Let me show you inside my humble home!”

Iris looked around. Humble? This massive mansion?

They followed Grandpa Lu as he showed them around while chatting.

Suddenly, he turned to Iris and asked, ”Your father is the head of Long Industries, correct?”

”Yes, sir.”

”What sir? I told you to call me Grandpa!”

”My apologies, Grandpa Lu.”

He nodded, satisfied with her response. Then he continued, ”So how is your relationship with the Longs? Are they supportive of you being admitted to Cross Academy?”

”They don't know. I didn't tell them.”

”What?! Why not? Are you on bad terms with your family?”

”I was but recently my relationship with my father has improved. As for the others…” She shrugged.

”Ahahaha! I'm not the least bit surprised. The Longs are a bunch of snobs since long ago! I was worried that you'll be stuck-up like them. I'm glad that you seem like a nice girl.” Grandpa looked very pleased.

Then he asked, ”So Xiulan my girl, tell Grandpa, are you single?”