Chapter 4: This is Porridge? It's Clearly a Death Warrant!
The morning sunlight spilled through the floor-to-ceiling windows onto the expensive mahogany dining table of the Lu Family Manor.
A strange smell of traditional Chinese medicine wafted through the air.
When Lu Shixuan came downstairs with messy hair, the dining table was already full of people.
His father, Lu Zhenhua, was reading a newspaper, while his mother, Lin Wanru, was elegantly stirring her coffee.
His eldest sister, Lu Qingwan, was looking at reports on a tablet; his second sister, Lu Zhirou, was resting with her eyes closed; and his third sister, Lu Hongyi, was munching on a sandwich.
Busy in the kitchen was the true young master, Ye Chen, wearing an apron and a fawning expression.
Lu Shixuan glanced at the system panel in his mind.
Today's daily mission: Show extreme pickiness and extravagance during breakfast, and humiliate the true young master's hard work.
Reward: 5 million in cash, 100 villain points.
Lu Shixuan's mouth curled into a smirk.
This mission is easy.
He swaggered over to his exclusive seat, pulling out the chair with a sharp, grating screech.
"So noisy, no manners," Lu Zhenhua scolded with a frown, but his eyes involuntarily drifted to the milk cup by Lu Shixuan's hand—it was warm fresh milk that Lin Wanru had specifically ordered to be changed, fearing the boy would get a stomach ache from drinking cold milk.
"Dad, morning," Ye Chen walked over carrying a large clay pot, a confident smile on his face. "This is the 'Nine Yang Health Porridge' I specially brewed for everyone. I studied medicine with my master on the mountain; this porridge can replenish Qi and nourish the blood, perfect for the current season."
As Ye Chen spoke, he diligently served porridge to everyone.
The porridge was dark brown, with various unknown medicinal herbs floating in it, and the smell was indeed... very pungent.
"Mom, your appetite hasn't been great lately, so I added some extra ingredients to this bowl for you." Ye Chen handed the porcelain bowl to Lin Wanru with both hands.
Lin Wanru was somewhat moved.
After all, he was her biological son, and he already knew how to care for his mother right after returning.
Just as she was about to reach out and take it...
"Clang!"
Lu Shixuan suddenly waved his hand, knocking the bowl out of Ye Chen's hands and onto the floor.
The scalding porridge splashed everywhere, with a few drops even landing on Ye Chen's trouser legs.
"Ah!" Lin Wanru cried out in surprise.
Dead silence filled the room.
Lu Shixuan stood up, stepped on the puddle of porridge, and covered his nose with a face full of disgust: "What kind of bullshit health porridge is this? It stinks like pig slop! Ye Chen, if you want to poison us, just say so. Don't pull this underworld crap!"
"Is the Lu family short of food for you? Making such a mess first thing in the morning, it's disgusting!"
Lu Shixuan's insults were harsh, his expression arrogant to the extreme.
Ignoring the heat, Ye Chen's eyes instantly turned red as he looked at Lin Wanru: "Mom... I just wanted to show some filial piety... Big brother, he..."
Lu Zhenhua slammed the table: "Lu Shixuan! You've gone too far! That was your brother's good intention!"
Lu Shixuan sneered, just about to continue his verbal assault to solidify his "evil young master" persona.
However, his anxious inner thoughts suddenly exploded in the minds of his three sisters and his mother, Lin Wanru, like a broadcast:
[Good intention?]
[I think it's murderous intent!]
[Does this idiot even understand medical principles?]
[Mom has chronic gastritis caused by stomach cold; cold and cooling things are her absolute taboos.]
[There are so many mung beans and cassia seeds in this porridge. Although they reduce internal heat, for Mom, they're basically laxatives!]
[After one bowl, Mom will be stuck in the toilet all day, and might even end up in the hospital for dehydration!]
[And Dad, don't you know you have high blood pressure?]
[Those roots in the porridge are wild mountain ginseng, right?]
[They are incredibly tonic and heating. If you drink it, won't your blood pressure soar to 220?]
[Whose fault will it be when a cerebral blood vessel bursts then?]
[This isn't health porridge; it's clearly a death warrant!]
[If I don't knock it over, am I supposed to just watch my parents get sent to the ICU?]
[Sigh, being the villain is really exhausting.]
[System, this level of pickiness is extreme enough, right?]
[Quick, let Dad hit me!]
[It's best if he uses a belt!]
Lin Wanru's hand, reaching for a tissue, froze in mid-air.
She knew some health basics, and after being reminded by the "inner voice," she looked closely at the residue on the floor.
Indeed... the mung beans were clearly visible, along with the dark cassia seeds.
She really did have acid reflux last night. If she had actually drunk this cold-natured stuff... a layer of cold sweat broke out on Lin Wanru's back.
She looked at her biological son, Ye Chen, who was full of "grievance," with a hint of scrutiny in her eyes.
This child claimed to have studied medicine, but how could he blindly give people medicinal meals without even doing a basic consultation?
On the contrary, A Xuan... to prevent her from drinking this bowl of "poison," he would rather bear the infamy of "wasting food" and "bullying his brother" just to knock it over.
Lin Wanru's heart felt as if it were soaked in warm water, turning soft and aching.
"A Xuan..." Lin Wanru's voice was slightly choked.
Lu Shixuan was overjoyed: Here it comes, here it comes!
Mom is going to scold me!
Quick, call me a profligate son!
"A Xuan is right."
Lin Wanru suddenly pulled a long face and turned to look at Ye Chen, her tone stern. "Ye Chen, this is the Lu family, not your mountain doctor's shop. From now on, you are not allowed to enter the kitchen and mess around without permission! These messy things, throw them away! Throw them all away!"
Ye Chen was stunned.
Lu Zhenhua was also stunned: "Wanru, what are you..."
"You shut up too!" Lin Wanru glared at her husband. "A Xuan is doing it for your own good! Don't you know you have high blood pressure? Do you have a death wish by eating random supplements?"
Lu Zhenhua was left speechless. Although he didn't know why, he didn't dare talk back when his wife was angry.
The eldest sister, Lu Qingwan, put down her tablet and swept a cold glance at Ye Chen: "Didn't you hear Mom? Clean it up."
The second sister, Lu Zhirou, pushed up her glasses and added a finishing blow: "As a doctor, I suggest you don't just hand out prescriptions in the future. Ignorance is sometimes scarier than malice."
The third sister, Lu Hongyi, was even more direct, playing with her dinner knife and looking at Ye Chen with a half-smile: "Still not moving? Waiting for me to put handcuffs on you?"
Ye Chen was completely dumbfounded.
The plot shouldn't be like this!
He clearly added Spirit Spring Water!
Although the herb combination might be a bit strong, Spirit Spring Water can neutralize all side effects!
But he couldn't explain the existence of the Spirit Spring Water.
He could only grit his teeth, crouch down, endure the humiliation, and clean up the porridge on the floor bit by bit.
Lu Shixuan stood to the side, watching this scene, completely numb.
[No... Mom, are you going through early menopause?]
[I'm wasting food!]
[I'm humiliating your biological son!]
[Why are you still speaking up for me?]
[This plot collapse is too ridiculous, isn't it?]
[Could my villain halo have turned into a 'family favorite' halo?]
Ding!
Congratulations to the host for completing the "Pickiness and Waste" mission.
Reward: 5 million in cash.
System Comment: The host's evil deed successfully prevented a family medical accident. Although the behavior was vile, the result... is very subtle.
Lu Shixuan was speechless.
He slumped back into his chair and took a large bite of the sandwich in front of him, as if he were biting the system's dog head.
Just then, the eldest sister, Lu Qingwan, suddenly pulled a car key out of her bag and slid it across the table to Lu Shixuan.
It was a ferrari key, and it was even encrusted with diamonds.
"A Xuan," Lu Qingwan's tone was flat, as if she were talking about a trivial matter. "You didn't sleep well last night. This ferrari LaFerrari is a limited edition, with only a few in the world. Take it to drive around and clear your head."
Lu Shixuan almost choked on his sandwich.
"Cough, cough... Eldest Sister, I don't..."
"Take it," Lu Hongyi interjected from the side. "It's Eldest Sister's good intention. By the way, I have a lifetime membership card for a shooting club; I'll give it to you later."
The second sister, Lu Zhirou, was not to be outdone and took out a black card: "There's a medical equipment exhibition recently. If you're bored, you can go check it out. Swipe it for whatever you like."
Ye Chen had just finished wiping the floor and stood up, only to see this scene of "the whole family doting on the fake young master."
He clutched the dirty rag in his hand, his nails almost digging into his flesh.
Why?!
!
He gets scolded for cooking, while this fake gets luxury cars for flipping the table?
In this family, who exactly is the biological one?!
!
Lu Shixuan looked at the pile of gifts in front of him, wanting to cry but having no tears.
[Don't give me any more!]
[Please, stop giving things!]
[I just want to be kicked out of the house!]
[If I accept cars worth tens of millions, how can I have the face to let you kick me out later?]
[No, I have to be even more outrageous.]
Lu Shixuan's eyes darted around. He grabbed the car keys and tossed them with a look of disdain: "Tch, this kind of crappy car is just barely okay to drive. Since you insist on shoving it at me, I'll reluctantly accept it. But let me tell you upfront, if this car gets wrecked, I'm not fixing it."
After saying that, he grabbed his jacket and stood up to leave.
"I'm going to school! Seeing a certain someone ruins my appetite!"
Looking at Lu Shixuan's departing back, the three sisters didn't get angry; instead, they shared knowing smiles.
"This child, he's harsh in speech but soft in heart," Lin Wanru sighed, her eyes full of affection. "He clearly loves it, yet he has to pretend he doesn't care. Wan'er, take more care of your brother in the future."
"I know, Mom." Lu Qingwan Put away your smile, His gaze turned icy as he looked at Ye Chen in the corner., "As for certain people, if you pull any more little tricks in this house, don't blame me for being unkind."
Ye Chen lowered his head, the resentment in his eyes almost overflowing.
Fine!
Very well!
Since this family has no room for me, don't blame me for using extraordinary means!
Lu Shixuan, you just wait!
...Outside the Lu Family Manor.
Lu Shixuan sat in the red ferrari, feeling the touch of the leather seats, and sighed helplessly.
"System, I can't live like this anymore."
He started the engine, and the roar was like a wild beast.
"Forget it, let's go to school first. In the original book, today's school will have a transfer student, the young lady of one of the Four Great Families of the Capital. Ye Chen will play the hero and save the beauty at school, gaining her favor."
"This is one of Ye Chen's important harem members and his capital for a comeback."
Lu Shixuan gripped the steering wheel, a glint flashing in his eyes.
"Since these women at home won't be won over, I'll go to school and... severely offend this young lady! I don't believe that if I cause a huge disaster outside, the Lu family can still protect me!"
Stepping on the gas, the ferrari shot out like a bolt of red lightning.
Target: Saint Lan Noble Academy!