<h4>Chapter 1033: Chapter 1027 Bai Family Ancestral House</h4>


    The Bai Family’s ancestral house is simr to an ancient mansion, but not asrge, giving the impression of a small courtyard house. Compared to the heat outside, the courtyard feels refreshingly cool, thanks to arge tree nted in the center that provides shade over the entire courtyard, making it a pleasant spot to enjoy a summer breeze.


    Half an hour after leaving home, Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing arrived at the gate of the Bai Family Ancestral House in their car. They got out of the car, each with a faint smile on their faces.


    Lu Tianxing opened the back door of the car, took out the gifts he had prepared, and with his other hand, gently held Bai Zhiqing’s soft, jade-like hand.


    Bai Zhiqing didn’t say anything about Lu Tianxing suddenly grabbing her hand. Instead, she took out the keys, opened the door, and walked inside.


    As soon as they entered the courtyard, they saw Bai Qiao Mountain lying on a rocking chair, humming a Huangmei tune under the shade, looking very leisurely and contented.


    Seeing Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing, Bai Qiao Mountain smiled slightly and said, "You two came back from Modu without letting me know, otherwise I would’ve had Weiwei drive to pick you up."


    Lu Tianxing smiled and said to Bai Qiao Mountain, "Grandpa, we wanted to surprise you and the family."


    "It certainly is a surprise. It seems like your rtionship has progressed quickly during this trip to Beijing. Looks like I’m getting closer to having a grandchild."


    Bai Qiao Mountain’s eyes fell on Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing’s intertwined fingers.


    "Grandpa...," Bai Zhiqing responded with a yful pout to her grandfather’s teasingment, stomped her foot, released Lu Tianxing’s hand, and walked into the room.


    Bai Qiao Mountain watched Bai Zhiqing’s back, chuckling. "Tianxing, let’s not stand outside anymore. Come in and let’s talk."


    As he finished speaking, Bai Qiao Mountain stood up and headed inside, with Lu Tianxing following behind him.


    Entering the hall, Lu Tianxing noticed the room’s decor had a touch of ancient elegance. If it weren’t for some modern amenities, he might have thought he traveled back to ancient times.


    "Have a seat!"


    Bai Qiao Mountain pointed to a chair, motioning Lu Tianxing to sit down.


    "Okay!"


    Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing nodded and sat across from Bai Qiao Mountain.


    "Grandpa, where are Grandma and Weiwei?" Bai Zhiqing asked, noticing He Can and Bai Weiwei were not around.


    "They went shopping," Bai Qiao Mountain replied briefly, then looked at Lu Tianxing and said, "Tianxing, I heard your trip to Beijing was a bit unsettled. Are you okay?"


    Lu Tianxing shook his head and said, "Grandpa, I’m fine. It was just a small crisis that I have already resolved."


    After scrutinizing Lu Tianxing and confirming he was fine, Bai Qiao Mountain nodded, then spoke in a somewhat dissatisfied tone, "I told you not to go to Beijing. Yet you insisted on following Zhiqing there. Luckily, nothing happened to you. Otherwise, how am I supposed to have a great-grandchild? I’m telling you, several months have passed since the year’s deadline. If you don’t hurry up, don’t me the old man for being harsh and kicking you out of the house."


    When he heard this, Lu Tianxing’s face was immediately covered with ck lines. It seemed the old man was more concerned about whether he could have a grandchild than his safety.


    Bai Zhiqing’s face turned red after hearing Bai Qiao Mountain’s words. Like a little girl, she said to Bai Qiao Mountain, "Grandpa, what are you saying? If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll pull out your beard."


    Seeing Bai Zhiqing’s girlish demeanor, Bai Qiao Mountainughed heartily, but inside, he felt a sense of relief. It seemed his original choice of Lu Tianxing was the right one. Now, Bai Zhiqing was no longer the cold and silent person she was a few months ago; she was clearly a girl in love.


    "By the way, did your coboration seed this time?" Bai Qiao Mountain suddenly asked.


    "Of course it did, Grandpa. You don’t know your granddaughter well enough; would I fail?" Bai Zhiqing replied proudly.


    "Yes, my granddaughter is amazing. If you could give me a lovely great-grandchild, it would be even better," Bai Qiao Mountain said, stroking his beard.


    "Grandpa, I’m ignoring you. Hmph, I’m going outside to see if Grandma is back," Bai Zhiqing said as the blush she managed to suppress reappeared on her face. She stomped her foot petntly, stood up, and walked outside.


    Bai Qiao Mountain chuckled as he watched Bai Zhiqing leave the hall, then shifted his gaze to Lu Tianxing. "Tianxing, tell me the truth. How did you get hurt in Beijing? With your skills, not many can injure you."


    "It’s nothing, just that they sent a master, and I was caught off guard, so I got hurt a bit. But it’s nothing serious. See, I’m fine now, aren’t I, Grandpa?" Lu Tianxing replied with an embarrassed chuckle.


    Bai Qiao Mountain snorted and said, "Nothing serious? Nothing serious, and you stayed in the hospital for several days? Didn’t I give you phone numbers before? If something happens, you should call my old friends to help you."


    "Grandpa, there was no major issue, so I didn’t want to bother those old-timers," Lu Tianxing said awkwardly, touching his nose. Honestly, he didn’t want to call those old-timers. The people Bai Qiao Mountain had connections with were high-level military officers, who likely knew about his identity. If they found out he went to Beijing, they would try their best to bring him back into the military.


    He had grown used to his free lifestyle and didn’t want to go back to the regimentation of military life.


    "Hmph, don’t think you can fool me. You think I don’t know what you’re thinking?"


    Bai Qiao Mountain cast a sidelong nce at Lu Tianxing and said in a not-very-pleased tone, "I know you’re very skilled, but there’s a saying, ’better safe than sorry.’ No matter how strong you are, you can’t always ensure you won’t fall victim to unexpected troubles."


    "I understand, Grandpa. This time, it was just an ident. I underestimated the opponent’s strength. Don’t worry. I’ll be more cautious next time," Lu Tianxing promised Bai Qiao Mountain.


    "That’s good," Bai Qiao Mountain nodded and said, "I heard you wiped out the Beijing Wang Family?"


    Lu Tianxing was slightly taken aback by Bai Qiao Mountain’s words, but wasn’t surprised. Although the Wang Family’s decimation was ultimately suppressed by the Yanhuang Group and higher authorities, so ordinary people didn’t know who did it, Bai Qiao Mountain was once a general. His oldrades now held high-ranking positions, and it wasn’t difficult for them to find out the truth.


    Without hiding anything, Lu Tianxing nodded and said, "The Wang Family had dealings with the Heavenly God and tried to ambush me in Tanqin Gorge. I teamed up with Sima Lingyun to use this opportunity to draw out the Heavenly God, and that’s why I took action against the Wang Family."