A charming widow in her 70s married a factory manager and raised his children.

Chapter 123 Good News, Bad News

Lu Congyue knew them, although he had only met them a few times when he was sixteen or seventeen.

At the time, they didn't give him a friendly look at all.

She probably never imagined that one day she would want to marry her precious daughter to him.

"Congyue, what are you standing there for? Call for help!" Guan Jing greeted the other party and urged Lu Congyue to call for help.

Lu Congyue pursed his lips slightly and nodded lightly: "Director Kong, Madam Li."

Kong Jun and Li Zhenhong were stunned, while Guan Jing cursed inwardly in anger.

"Don't be so polite, we'll be family soon." Kong Jun put on a formulaic smile, nodded to Guan Jing, and said, "Let's go see Lao Lu, how's he?"

Guan Jing sighed, "I just got back too, I don't know the situation yet."

Li Zhenhong looked around, then asked in confusion, "You're all back, where's my Yazhen?"

"Yazhen has some things to take care of, she'll be back in a couple of days." Guan Jing winked at Li Zhenhong, "Let's go see Lao Lu first, we can talk on the way."

As she spoke, she gave Lu Congyue a warning look: "Congyue, come along, your father is waiting for you."

But she forgot that Lu Congyue had never listened to her.

"I have just visited my father and he is full of energy and vigor for his age, so I will not stay any longer, lest something happen to him and I am blamed again. I will leave now."

After Lu Congyue finished speaking, he turned and left without giving anyone any face.

Kong Jun and Li Zhenhong both looked rather grim. As soon as Lu Congyue left, they asked Guan Jing what he meant by this, whether he looked down on their Yazhen.

"Don't forget that it was your Lu family who proposed the marriage. If it weren't for your sincere attitude when you proposed, I wouldn't have agreed," Kong Jun said, not very happy.

Although he is now of a lower rank than Lu Sheng, his daughter is much stronger than Lu Congyue. You should know that back then, Lu Sheng did not even acknowledge Lu Congyue as his son.

But their daughter Yazhen is a child they've spoiled since she was little, a college student, and very successful. In that sense, Lu Congyue is not good enough for their daughter.

Li Zhenhong shared the same attitude as Kong Jun. She had two sons and a daughter, and her daughter was born when she was thirty years old. Her family doted on her so much that she felt she was already being treated unfairly by Lu Congyue.

Guan Jing cursed Lu Congyue in her heart, but she still had to put on a smile and explain, "We've known each other for so many years, how could you not know what Congyue is like? He's just stubborn and got angry with Lao Lu. Actually, he's good to Yazhen. Yazhen came back late to help Congyue, so don't worry."

The three people went to visit the patient in the ward while talking.

Lu Congyue had already walked out of the hospital and stood at the door for a moment, considering what to do next.

Should I stay for two more days to see how things go, or just buy a ticket and go home?

He preferred to buy a ticket back home; he missed his wife and children.

That's where he belongs.

Thinking of Kong Yazhen who was left at the factory, Lu Congyue was very worried and went straight to the post office to make a call and ask about the situation.

Unexpectedly, the first message after the call was connected was that Lin Wei's mother had gone to find Zhuang Qingxiang.

Lu Congyue's face darkened, and he immediately asked, "Did she make things difficult for Zhuang Qingxiang?"

Niu Jianzhong poured out his grievances, recounting in detail how Lu Li knelt down in public and begged Zhuang Qingxiang to spare Lin Wei, but he didn't know what happened in the end.

"I heard that Kong Yazhen took Luli away, and it seems she even went to the office to make a phone call. Nobody knows the specifics."

"Understood." Lu Congyue frowned. "Keep a close eye on my house these next few days, and don't let Lu Li and Kong Yazhen get close again. I'll buy a ticket and go back now."

"Director Lu, how is your father? It's not good for you to rush back as soon as you arrive in Beijing. I'm here with you. Why don't you stay in Beijing for a couple more days?" Niu Jianzhong advised.

"I know what I'm doing!" Lu Congyue said calmly.

After making the call and paying, Lu Congyue quickly left, intending to go to the train station to see if he could buy a train ticket for tonight or tomorrow morning.

I never expected to run into Lu Guoqiang on the street.

"Lu Congyue?" Lu Guoqiang was somewhat surprised to see him. "What are you doing here? Are you... going to the train station? Are you leaving?"

Lu Congyue had nothing to say to his half-brother. He glanced at him calmly and walked away.

Lu Guoqiang felt ignored, and his anger flared up instantly.

"Stop right there!" Lu Guoqiang took two steps to block his way. "I'm talking to you, can't you hear me? You have absolutely no manners!"

"Who taught you to talk to me like that? You have excellent upbringing." Lu Congyue laughed coldly.

Lu Guoqiang was not only younger than him, but also shorter. In front of the imposing Lu Congyue, he seemed to be born a head shorter.

Lu Guoqiang felt even more resentful.

He was clearly born and raised in the capital, while Lu Congyue was a country bumpkin. Why did he seem superior to others?

Moreover, he still hadn't found the job he wanted, while Lu Congyue was already a factory manager. His parents said that the organization was still evaluating him and that he could be promoted again in two years.

Why should I?!

But he immediately thought of Lin Wei, who had been wrongly accused and arrested.

With her around, Lu Congyue will be lucky to get a prison sentence; let's see how he manages to rise in rank.

"Hehe, Lu Congyue, I advise you not to be too arrogant. These days, people like you will get their comeuppance." Lu Guoqiang laughed smugly.

Lu Congyue raised an eyebrow slightly, not understanding where he got his confidence from. The malice on his face was obvious, as if he was sure he could trample him underfoot.

So, what happened?

"Your family of three hasn't even faced retribution yet, so what am I afraid of?" He replied without any politeness, wanting to see Lu Guoqiang act rashly and say something more.

Lu Guoqiang's face turned ashen with anger: "Lu Congyue, how can you speak like a human being? It's your father lying in the hospital too. You angered him to the point of being in the hospital, and instead of going to stay with him, you're wandering around the streets!"

"Me, go and guard him? Are you afraid he'll die too late?" Lu Congyue chuckled. "If you're willing, I'll go and guard him right now."

As he spoke, he actually turned and walked towards the hospital.

Lu Guoqiang was stunned for a moment, then, remembering how his father had almost had a heart attack from being angered by Lu Congyue, he quickly stopped the man again.

The old man can't afford to have any more accidents before his work is properly arranged.

"Alright, alright, go do whatever you want. My mom's keeping an eye on Father's side," Lu Guoqiang said irritably. "Just keep being arrogant. Let's see how long you can keep this up!"

Lu Congyue raised an eyebrow as he watched him leave.

It seems he really can't leave right away; he needs to stay for a couple more days to see what Lu Guoqiang is up to.

Although he decided to stay for two more days, Lu Congyue did not go to the hospital and called back every day to inquire about the situation.

On the first day, Niu Jianzhong brought good news: Lu Li and Kong Yazhen had both left.

The next day, Niu Jianzhong delivered some bad news: someone from the provincial capital had contacted him, saying that Lin Wei had been released.