Silence ensued for some time, and a fit of laughter broke out in the room as they flattered each other.
Madam Lu loved the feeling of being the center of attention. She grinned like a Cheshire cat as she boasted. "How much is this jade bracelet worth? Oh, it isn't expensive at all. I think you could get it for a few million. I already said no, but my second son insisted on buying it for me.
"How are Zhizhi's grades? Well, all I can say is that they're not perfect but they're passable. Even Professor Han Wei, a professor from Tsinghua University, asks her help with some mathematical questions.
"She's a very nice kid. I already told her she could bring the bracelet to me after she had her breakfast, but she insisted on bringing it to me first. Sigh. She also gave me a back massage and kept me company while I read Buddha scriptures.
"She might not look like it, but she's actually very close to me."
Fu Zhi looked at Madam Lu, not knowing what to say.
