Chapter 72: Luckily, I didn't let my son join the army
Wang Shufen added fuel to the fire, making Old Master Lu's face even uglier.
Although Wang Shufen's words were somewhat harsh, it must be said that they were not entirely without merit.
Lu Ye is a filial son. He used to call every now and then to ask about the elderly man's condition.
He hadn't contacted his family for almost a month, even though Lu Zheng'an and Xie Yun repeatedly emphasized that they had called the military and that Lu Ye was busy.
But Old Master Lu was becoming increasingly uneasy. If Lu Ye had been away on missions for a month and hadn't returned, something must have happened.
Xie Yun was furious and scolded Wang Shufen, "Sister-in-law, watch your words. Don't use your subjective assumptions to create anxiety. Dad's health is already not good. What are you up to by talking nonsense and deliberately making things difficult for the old man?"
Wang Shufen retorted, "Sister-in-law, who's talking nonsense? Ask Dad if he has the same suspicion. We're just being kind and concerned about Lu Ye's safety."
Xie Yun was speechless after being confronted by Wang Shufen, and had a terrible headache.
Even though her son lived in the south of the city, only twenty or thirty kilometers away from home, she couldn't tell him the truth.
However, Lu Ye is in better condition now and should be able to go home soon.
Xie Yun felt a little more at ease after thinking about this. She looked at Grandpa Lu and said, "Dad, don't listen to Shufen's guesses. Lu Ye is safe. He's fine. You know his work ability. He's a company commander. How could anything happen to him? You know how strong his professional skills are. How many missions has he carried out over the years? Every time he's completed them excellently and returned home safely. We need to trust him and not create anxiety for ourselves."
Wang Shufen, ever the irritating one, chimed in, "Sister-in-law, haven't you heard the saying, 'If you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet'? The real problem is..."
Xie Yun interrupted her sharply with a stern face, "Shut up."
Although Xie Yun, as a teacher, usually appears serious, she speaks to those around her in a very gentle and polite manner.
This is also the first time she has ever lost her temper with Wang Shufen.
"Can't you speak properly? You can't expect anything good to come out of a dog's mouth."
Seeing that Xie Yun was truly angry, Wang Shufen pursed her lips and said nothing more.
As Lu Ye's second aunt, she naturally didn't want anything to happen to him.
Besides, her niece is deeply in love with Lu Ye and will marry no one else.
If something happens to Lu Ye, how heartbroken will her niece be?
Given how infatuated that girl is with Lu Ye, she might even be willing to commit suicide for love.
But she felt that what she had just said was not wrong, after all, Lu Ye's profession was what it was, and to put it bluntly, his job involved risking his life.
No matter how strong Lu Ye's fighting ability is, those criminals are not to be trifled with.
Thinking of this, Wang Shufen secretly felt fortunate.
A few years ago, her son Lu Hai reached the age to join the army, and the old man always wanted Lu Hai to sign up to join the army.
Lu Hai was spoiled by his parents since childhood and couldn't endure hardship. He was unwilling to go to the army to suffer. His parents also didn't want him to join the army.
After all, her husband, Lao Lu, is in business and hopes that his son can gain experience alongside him, which will be helpful in his future career.
They were farsighted. If their son had followed the old man's arrangement and joined the army, she would probably be just as anxious as Xie Yun now, living in fear and worrying about her son's safety all day long.
Now things are so much better. Her son works with Lao Lu to manage the coal mine, and she can leisurely stay at home as a wealthy lady.
She's a true winner in life.
However, my health is really terrible. My fingers and ankles are still swollen and painful, and my whole body is stiff in the morning. At night, all my joints ache, and I can't sleep well.
It's not relaxing at all anymore.
Seeing Wang Shufen rubbing her fingers in pain, Xie Yun said, "Second Aunt, instead of wasting your time worrying about your own health, look how swollen your face is! I think Xiao Zhi is right, this doesn't seem like normal weight gain; it's probably related to the medication you're taking. The thing is, even after taking the medication, your condition isn't improving, and your fingers are still swollen. You should go to the hospital to get it checked out."
After Xie Yun said that, Wang Shufen struggled to raise her hand and touch her face.
I just feel like his face is getting bigger and bigger.
Moreover, my face was burning, as if I had a skin allergy.
My joints are also very painful.
Suddenly, he lost all interest in Lu Ye's safety.
Thinking that her son would be home soon, she felt a little happier. "Dad, don't worry too much. Lu Ye might really have work to do. It's okay if he doesn't come back. Our Xiao Hai will be home to see you in the next couple of days. He's your eldest grandson, and Xiao Hai is very filial. When he comes back, let him spend some time with you."
After Xie Yun's reminder, Old Master Lu carefully examined Wang Shufen and sighed.
"Alright, I think your health is even worse than mine. Go back to your own home. Go back and take good care of yourself. I don't need you to take care of me."
Wang Shufen had originally planned to go back to her own home as soon as possible, but Lu Shaoan was no longer in Nancheng. If she went back, she would be alone at home with no one to take care of her. At least in the military compound, there was Zhang Ma to cook for her.
After Lu Shaoan made money, she suggested several times that she wanted to hire a nanny for the family, but Lu Shaoan disagreed. Every time she brought it up, he would scold her, saying that she didn't work and was willing to do housework and cooking, so what use was she?
Anyway, her son will still come to the military compound to visit the old man when he returns to Nancheng, so she might as well stay here.
Wang Shufen said to Old Lu.
"Dad, don't worry about my health. I'll go to the hospital tomorrow. My previous doctor is away on a business trip and won't be here for the next couple of days."
"I'm fine, I'll stay here and take care of you. Shao'an specifically told me before he left that I must take good care of you and make sure you take your medicine on time. Aren't you making things difficult for us daughters-in-law by acting like this? When Shao'an comes back and sees you haven't taken your medicine, he'll definitely scold me and say I don't know how to be filial."
Wang Shufen, adopting the demeanor of a dutiful daughter-in-law, patiently tried to persuade the old man.
But Old Master Lu wouldn't listen to a word he said.
His face showed signs of irritation.
Xie Yun was at a loss and didn't know what to do.
That evening, Lu Zheng'an finally returned.
He saw that the old man's medicine was still on the coffee table, and the old man was watching the news on TV. Xie Yun and Wang Shufen were sitting next to him, their expressions full of helplessness.
"Dad, why aren't you taking your medicine again?" Lu Zheng'an criticized the old man with a stern face. "You were a regimental commander when you were young, how come you're acting like a child now? Even Old Li's five-year-old grandson in the compound is more obedient than you."
Old Master Lu, "..."
He glared at Lu Zheng'an, his beard bristling, and demanded an explanation.
"What do you mean? I'm not even as good as Old Li's grandson?"
Lu Zheng'an shrugged. "You're really not as good as other people's kids."
Regardless of how he evaluated himself, Old Master Lu reiterated his stance: "I'm telling you, I won't take my medicine without news of Lu Ye. Unless you tell me the truth about him."
The old man was pale and thin, and his complexion was clearly very poor.
As a son, Lu Zheng'an felt helpless and heartbroken.
These were the old man's last words.
He knew that the old man had already guessed something.
They were using this method to force them to tell the truth.
He composed himself and said in a relaxed tone, "Your eldest grandson called my workplace; he's coming home for the weekend."
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