Chapter 86 The Custody Battle

"Stop daydreaming! If anyone's really going to kick people out, it'll be you guys getting out!"

She paused, staring coldly at Yang Juanhua, before speaking again.

"However, we can wait until Lu Jianguo comes back to divide it up—I'm just afraid he won't be able to come back!"

Upon hearing this, Yang Juanhua's heart skipped a beat.

"Jianguo...could it be...you're the one who killed him?"

Her voice trembled, and her eyes were fixed on Shen Cuifen.

"Grandma, you need evidence to back up your claims!"

Shen Cuifen's voice suddenly rose in pitch.

"What do you mean by 'harmful'? How dare you say such things? If you dare to spout nonsense again, I'll have you arrested and locked up in the police station to reflect on your actions! Don't think I wouldn't dare!"

Yang Juanhua always felt that Shen Cuifen's eyes darted away for a moment.

That moment made her even more suspicious.

What's even stranger is that Shen Cuifen left right after she finished speaking.

They didn't even leave behind a harsh word.

Yang Juanhua stood there, increasingly uneasy.

But to say that Shen Cuifen actually did that kind of thing.

She didn't quite believe it.

How can someone kill someone and remain so calm?

If it were her, she would have fled overnight.

Why would they stay at home and wait to be arrested?

The more Yang Juanhua thought about it, the more confused she became, and her heart sank.

What exactly happened to Lu Jianguo?

Didn't she specifically send her son to the Cao family to find Zhou Wenjuan last night?

Logically speaking, the founding of the nation should be there.

But Zhou Wenjuan isn't at the Cao family's house today either.

The founding of the nation was nowhere to be seen.

he……

Where did they go?

He left without a word, leaving her here anxiously waiting!

Yang Juanhua became increasingly angry as she thought about it.

For now, all we can do is wait.

"Zhongping, go wash the dishes."

Yang Juanhua pointed at Lu Fuquan and said.

Her tone was harsh, and her finger almost poked Lu Fuquan's nose.

Lu Fuquan glanced at Lu Guilin, feeling resentful.

"Why should I wash? I'm not a servant! He does less work than me!"

Lu Fuquan's voice was filled with grievance and anger.

They were both boys, but the whole family favored Lu Guilin.

Upon hearing this, Yang Juanhua felt even more embarrassed.

"You forgot? You even hit your brother! He needs to take good care of himself, what if he develops health problems? You wash him today, it's his turn tomorrow!"

She glared at him as she spoke, her tone full of reproach.

Lu Fuquan wasn't buying it at all.

"He's been pulling my head so much it hurts, I can't wash it!"

He turned and left after saying that.

Seeing this, Lu Guilin clutched his groin and cried out, "Grandma, Zhongping is such a bastard! You're the only one who can wash this bowl today!"

He drew out his voice, feigning extreme pain.

"Get out! Get out of here now!"

Yang Juanhua was so angry that she slapped Lu Guilin on the shoulder.

Upon hearing this, Lu Guilin vanished in a flash.

After washing the pot, Yang Juanhua sat under the eaves and waited.

The sun was slowly setting in the west, but the figure she was hoping for still hadn't appeared.

Lu Jianguo did not return.

Lu Shuixian didn't come back either.

At that moment, the aroma of braised chicken wafted from the kitchen.

"Mom! It smells so good!"

As soon as Lu Zhongshun entered the courtyard, he smelled a rich fragrance.

He heard early in the morning that Shen Cuifen had killed a chicken.

Shen Cuifen also promised that as long as he helped Yang Juanhua pass on a message, she would save a chicken leg for him at noon.

It made him think about chicken legs all morning during class.

When the teacher called on him to answer a question, he blurted out "chicken leg".

This caused the whole class to burst into laughter.

As soon as school was over, he would run home as fast as he could.

He didn't even go when Er Gouzi asked him to go steal bird eggs.

He headed straight for the kitchen, but was stopped by Yang Juanhua under the eaves.

"Zhongshun, did you tell me what I asked you to convey?"

Lu Zhongshun suddenly stopped, his brows furrowed.

"I said I ... it!"

Lu Zhongshun replied impatiently.

Then he rushed to the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Shen Cuifen had already cooked the chicken.

The pot was still steaming, and the golden chicken pieces, coated in a thick sauce, glistened temptingly under the light.

As soon as Lu Zhongshun stepped through the door, his eyes were fixed on the large bowl on the table—

On top of the bowl lay a whole chicken leg.

He recognized it at a glance; it was something Shen Cuifen had specially left for him.

Lu Zhongshun felt a surge of heat in his heart, and without caring about the heat, he reached out to grab it.

With a sharp "smack," his hand was forcefully slapped open.

Shen Cuifen had a stern face and her brows were furrowed.

"Look at your hands, they're as black as charcoal! How dare you touch the food when they're this dirty? Go wash your hands and clean them before you eat!"

He wasn't angry when he was hit on the way; instead, he just smiled and scratched his head.

"Oh dear, I forgot, I forgot! I'll wash it right away, I'll wash it right away!"

After saying that, he turned around and ran towards the pool, shouting as he ran.

"Mom, please don't let anyone touch my chicken leg! I'll be right back after I wash it!"

After washing his hands, he rushed back to the dining table.

Then, without waiting, he grabbed the chicken leg and took a bite.

At this moment, Shen Cuifen picked up a piece of chicken and put it into Lu Guizhen's bowl.

"Guizhen, don't wash their dishes anymore. I'm divorcing Lu Jianguo in a couple of days, and we'll never have anything to do with them again."

Upon hearing this, Lu Guizhen's hand trembled slightly.

She lowered her head, not daring to look into Shen Cuifen's eyes.

She simply nodded slightly, her voice very soft.

"Hmm...I understand."

She didn't really want to do this job.

But every time they finished eating, those people would throw down their bowls and chopsticks and leave.

She had to tidy up quickly when no one was around.

When Shen Cuifen sees this, she'll definitely get angry and throw a tantrum.

The doctor said that getting angry is bad for your health.

Moreover, Shen Cuifen's temper has become increasingly volatile in recent years, and her complexion has deteriorated day by day.

Lu Guizhen saw this and was very anxious.

So she simply washed the dishes secretly.

Just to save some trouble and reduce arguments at home.

Lu Zhongshun was happily munching on a chicken leg.

Upon suddenly hearing the word "divorce," she abruptly stopped.

He looked up, staring blankly at Shen Cuifen.

"Mom, what should I do?"

His voice suddenly became softer and trembled slightly.

"Are you only taking my eldest sister and fourth sister with you, and not me?"

Lu Zhongshun's eyes reddened, and his lips trembled slightly.

The chicken leg in my hand didn't taste so good anymore.

"Mom, can you take me with you? I don't want to live with them... I want to live with you..."

His voice grew softer and softer until he was almost choked up, and tears streamed down his face.

Shen Cuifen glanced at Lu Zhongshun.

His eyes held a hint of scrutiny and contemplation.

In truth, she knew that the child was not bad at heart; he was clever and quick-witted.

If someone had properly disciplined and patiently guided them from a young age, they would never have gone astray.

They wouldn't be as rebellious and stubborn as they are now.

But if she continues to live with Lu Jianguo, she will eventually be led astray by her two older brothers.

No matter what, Lu Zhongshun is still a piece of my flesh and blood.

Shen Cuifen couldn't bear to just abandon him like that.

"If you really want to be with me, that's fine too."

She put down her chopsticks and looked at him intently.

“From now on, you must study hard and do your homework. When you come home, you must also help with chores, sweeping the floor, washing dishes, and everything else. If you can do all that, I'll think of a way to fight your father for custody of you!”

Lu Zhongshun's eyes lit up when he heard this.