With President Xia's support, Lu Zheng had no more worries and could now handle the rest himself.

If trouble arises here, Lu Zheng can even ask President Xia for help.

However, he and Mingxiang still planned to wander around during the day, because it was unlikely they would be able to do so at night.

Of course, he also sent a message to Xia Linyu, telling her to be prepared.

Although Xu Yue did not plan to go back with Xia Ruo today and intended to run away, she still needed to make the necessary preparations.

At the very least, she couldn't let Xia Ruo lash out at her on the spot.

She understood the principle that deep love can turn into deep hatred.

In addition, she felt that the reason she was in this dangerous situation was because of Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang. Even if she was really going to be unlucky, she had to take revenge on the two of them first.

And so, both sides began preparing for their respective tasks.

Time passed by second by second, and before long, it was already dark.

Mingxiang had just taken Lu Zheng to eat a local specialty dish... cold noodles, when her phone started beeping.

Lu Zheng is very good at eating spicy food, so her face was bright red from the spiciness.

Mingxiang said with a smile, "They called, it's a video call, should we answer it?"

Lu Zheng chuckled and said, "Answer it, of course we should answer it. Otherwise, their call would have been for nothing. If we don't answer, it would seem like we're being unfair, wouldn't it?"

Mingxiang chuckled: "You're full of bad intentions."

Despite her words, Mingxiang still answered the phone.

As soon as the call connected, the old clan leader's voice rang out: "Mingxiang, is Lu Zheng with you?"

Ming Xiang nodded: "Yes."

"Give him the phone." The old patriarch's tone had completely changed. Gone was the gentleness he had shown when he met them earlier, and the obsequious manner he had displayed before. Instead, his tone carried an air of unquestionable authority.

Ming Xiang glanced at Lu Zheng, whose face was flushed red, and then said to him, "The old clan leader wants to speak with you."

Actually, Lu Zheng's face was just red because he had eaten too many chili peppers.

One of the characteristics of this cold noodle dish is that it's spicy enough.

After this match, Lu Zheng was naturally a little overwhelmed.

But to his surprise, the old clan chief interpreted his sweating appearance as fear of them.

Upon seeing Lu Zheng's expression, the old patriarch was first taken aback, then sneered inwardly.

Lu Zheng's feelings are just so-so... I thought he was so strong and had such high tolerance, but he's just a complete coward.

Despite his thoughts, the old patriarch did not voice his sarcastic remarks. He simply glanced at Lu Zheng and said, "Lu Zheng, after much consideration, we believe that you and Ming Xiang are not a good match. You two should break up."

Lu Zheng actually knew they would do this tonight.

Moreover, Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang had already planned to completely suppress the old patriarch tonight.

Mingxiang's parents were also there.

The old clan chief said, "I know you might not listen to what I'm saying, or you might think I'm meddling a bit, but I'd like to invite the two of you to the brigade compound tonight so we can have a proper talk. Let's not get all worked up and argue, that's pointless. Also, you and Mingxiang should think this through on your way here."

Today, the old clan chief and his family have two things to do. One is to make Mingxiang break up with Lu Zheng, and the other is for Mingjia Village to make it clear that they are breaking ties with Lu Zheng, ceasing their cooperation with him, and choosing to side with Li Gu instead.

Anyway, with Xia Ruo's support now, and Zhou Heng and his son appearing here, they're quite a force to be reckoned with.

They felt that their power had far surpassed that of Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang.

Therefore, they really have no need to make any concessions.

His tone naturally became much more serious.

Lu Zheng chuckled and said, "Is the old patriarch sure you want us to go? Not only will Mingxiang and I not be separated, but if the two of us go, you'll be the ones who suffer."

The old clan chief chuckled and shook his head: "Hehe, not necessarily."

Lu Zheng was so frightened that his face turned red, yet he was still pretending to be calm.

The old patriarch didn't believe that Lu Zheng really had such great abilities that he could survive their heavy encirclement and suppression.

I believe Lu Zheng definitely doesn't have that kind of ability.

"Okay, let's hang up now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a busy signal came through the phone.

Lu Zheng sighed: "Ming Xiang, I gave him a chance, didn't I?"

Mingxiang rolled her eyes playfully: "Of course."

However, Lu Zheng still said, "Besides them, your parents must be here too, which is a bit difficult for you."

He was Mingxiang's love, while Mingxiang's parents were her closest relatives.

Given this situation, Mingxiang's choice will be very difficult.

Lu Zhengzhui was actually a little worried for her.

Because Ming Xiang is not Jiang Li'er.

Jiang Li'er, that crazy woman, does everything without any psychological burden.

That woman is a complete pervert.

But Mingxiang is different.

Mingxiang's love for Lu Zheng was genuine.

She would truly give everything for Lu Zheng.

That's why Lu Zheng didn't actually want to put her in a difficult position.

Unexpectedly, when Mingxiang heard Lu Zheng say this, she not only didn't feel nervous at all, but instead giggled.

Lu Zheng looked at her in surprise: "Aren't you worried?"

Mingxiang gently shook her head: "What are you worried about? You don't know my parents, but I know them very well. I know they will always live in the eyes of others."

This is an indisputable fact. If the villagers say it's right, then they definitely think it's right; if the villagers think it's wrong, then they also think it's wrong.

The reason they consistently opposed Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang being together was not necessarily because they genuinely disliked Lu Zheng.

Rather, it was because the villagers kept saying that Lu Zheng was inferior to so-and-so, so they naturally felt that Lu Zheng being with Ming Xiang was a big mistake.

Once the old clan chief and the others are completely convinced, they will immediately adopt an attitude as if they have realized they have done something wrong.

Upon hearing Mingxiang's words, Lu Zheng's heart stirred: "You mean that as long as we change the old clan chief's opinion of us, their opinion will immediately change as well?"

Mingxiang nodded gently and said, "Yes, that's how my parents are. The villagers' attitude is much more important than Grandpa's attitude, so don't worry."

Even so, Mingxiang also felt a little sad.

It's truly speechless to see one's own parents acting like this.

They blindly follow the crowd; it's unclear when they'll truly realize that they should be living for themselves, not living according to the opinions of others.