novellhall Chapter 342 The Lu Family Is Not Feeling Right
Chapter 342 The Lu Family Is Not Feeling Right
Shi Peiran's sudden move stunned everyone, including Huang Yuejin.
Shi Peiran remained gentle and said with a smile, "Speaking of which, Director Lu, you should also thank Grandpa Huang. That day you had a fever and fainted, and luckily Grandpa Huang lent us his tricycle, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to carry you."
Lu Congyue nodded slightly: "Indeed, but not today. I can't come empty-handed to express my gratitude. I'll come back another day with a gift to thank Grandpa Huang."
He spoke very politely, and Zhuang Qingxiang noticed that the hostility on Huang Yuejin's face had lessened, and there was even some embarrassment in his eyes.
Zhuang Qingxiang instantly understood what Shi Peiran meant.
As the saying goes, one cannot hit a smiling face. Shi Peiran had no grudge against Huang Yuejin, and since he greeted him with such a smile, how could Huang Yuejin possibly make things difficult for him?
That way they'll feel more at ease staying here.
"How clever!" Zhuang Qingxiang tugged at Sun Yongxian and gave her a thumbs-up behind her back.
Sun Yongxian revealed a slightly arrogant look.
Just as Zhuang Qingxiang and Sun Yongxian were exchanging glances, Lu Congyue and Shi Peiran told them to leave.
Zhuang Qingxiang, like Lu Congyue, smiled politely at Huang Yuejin and led the children ahead.
After leaving the alley, Lu Congyue told Shi Peiran and the others to go back first, while he and Zhuang Qingxiang took the children home.
On the way, Zhuang Qingxiang smiled and said, "Dr. Shi is very smart."
"If he weren't smart, he wouldn't have gotten this far," Lu Congyue said with a smile.
It's not easy for a child from a rural area to achieve this. His teacher still cares about him and helps him, which is enough to show his intelligence.
When I got home, I tidied up again. After putting everything back in its place, I was exhausted. After washing up, I went straight to bed.
Before falling asleep, Lu Congyue muttered to himself, "Qingxiang, from now on, let's solve problems as they arise. Don't keep moving all the time; it's too much of a hassle. Otherwise, you can just stay at home and kick me out, which would save you from having to pack so much stuff."
Zhuang Qingxiang ignored him, pretending she was asleep, but she planned to do as he said.
It was really tough moving around with three kids all by myself.
However, the biggest problem between her and Lu Congyue has been resolved, and such a thing should not happen again in the future.
After thinking it over, Zhuang Qingxiang said, "Okay, go to sleep now."
The voice was soft and gentle, and Lu Congyue smiled, having a good night's sleep.
After the couple reconciled, Lu Congyue was eager to visit Shang Jiankai in Dong Province.
His wife had been ignoring him before, so he couldn't bring her to Dong Province, lest Shang Jiankai have a bad impression of her.
Now that they've reconciled, Lu Congyue wants to take his wife and children to the border. Although it's troublesome to bring the whole family, he really wants to convey Shang Jiankai's blessings.
Unfortunately, despite my desire to take leave, my request was rejected.
Let alone taking his family with him, he can't even leave alone.
The deputy director got into trouble, and his position is now vacant. The work still has to be done by the director. If he takes leave, who will take over?
The team had accumulated a lot of work to deal with because I was sick and took leave before.
Helpless, Lu Congyue could only call Shang Jiankai and tell him that he would not be able to visit his father in the short term.
Shang Jiankai: "It's alright, work is the priority. When I called you before, it wasn't to ask you to come see me, but mainly to ask about your situation. I still hold the same opinion: no matter how much they have wronged you, you are still family. If we can help each other out, we should. They will remember your kindness."
"Uncle Shang, I understand what you mean, but I need time."
Lu Congyue did not refute, only saying that he needed time to let go.
As for when he can let go, that's up to him.
"As long as you have the data in mind, that's fine."
Shang Jiankai was quite pleased to hear him say that.
It seems my words last time weren't in vain. Lu Congyue's tone wasn't as harsh as before, which means he's been thinking things through.
"And your marriage..." Shang Jiankai said carefully, "You still need to think about it carefully. Don't ruin your future because of it. You've worked hard to get to where you are now, step by step. Don't give up all your past efforts for a woman."
"Uncle Shang, I originally wanted to bring her and the children to see you. Once you meet them, you'll know she's a very good woman," Lu Congyue said sincerely.
"Alright, let's talk about this later. You should focus on getting your work done first."
Shang Jiankai gave a few more instructions and then ended the call, indicating that he did not want to talk about the matter any further.
After hanging up the phone, Lu Congyue sighed.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have taken Zhuang Qingxiang with him; he didn't want to see her suffer.
At that moment, Shang Jiankai was making a phone call to the Lu family in Beijing.
Firstly, it shows that after his persuasion, Lu Congyue's attitude softened.
Secondly, she said she would try to meet the woman Lu Congyue married and her three children soon, and if they were indeed a good match, she would let him be.
Lu Sheng felt very uncomfortable listening to this.
Although he took the initiative to break the ice with Shang Jiankai, he was still very uncomfortable with his son's surname being Shang.
After hanging up the phone, he told Guan Jing what Shang Jiankai had said.
Guan Jing's expression twisted for a moment, then she smiled gently: "Isn't that a good thing? Let Lao Shang take a look."
But as soon as she left Lu Sheng, she began to pace around the room anxiously and resentfully.
We absolutely cannot let Shang Jiankai see Lu Congyue's son. If he does, even a fool could guess that he is Lu Congyue's biological son. If the news gets to Lu Sheng, then his own son will lose everything.
Now that my son has been diligently reforming for almost half a year, he can finally get out of this situation, and we must get that child back too!
While Guan Jing was privately contacting people to handle some matters, Lu Congyue suddenly received a call from Shang Jiankai, asking him to pick someone up at the train station.
The visitor was Shang Jiankai's eldest daughter, Shang Hua.
When Lu Congyue rushed to the train station, he was already almost half an hour late.
In the distance, I spotted a familiar figure.
Straight and upright, dressed in military green, with a bob haircut, he looked dashing and heroic.
Lu Congyue ran over quickly: "Big sister."
Shang Hua is three years older than Lu Congyue, already thirty-six years old, but he still looks young and energetic.
"Cong Yue, you're late," Shang Hua said with a smile.
Lu Congyue almost stood at attention and at ease to give a self-criticism.
Since following Uncle Shang to the Eastern Province, the days I spent living at Uncle Shang's house were days dominated by Shang Hua, and I can't recall them.
"Sorry, I just got the call and borrowed a car to come over, but I'm still late." Lu Congyue scratched his head, involuntarily revealing a bit of vulnerability in front of Shang Hua.
"It's alright, I just arrived unexpectedly." Shang Hua waved his hand. "Take me to the guesthouse to settle in first."
"Big sister, how can I let you go to the guesthouse? Come stay at my house, I have a spare room," Lu Congyue said hurriedly.
Shang Hua revealed a half-smile: "So eager for me to meet your suddenly appearing wife? No way, I'm not that kind of person. If we're going to meet, it has to be a proper meeting."