Chapter 116 As a father, I should bless you
Sun Meixi clenched her fingers so tightly that her nails almost dug into the soft flesh of her palms, but the pain was not even one ten-thousandth as painful as if her heart were being tortured to death.
He said before that he didn't know her, but now it is revealed that he has known her for a long time.
The so-called million-dollar transfer for the purchase and sale of antique jewelry became a complete and ridiculous lie in the face of the name "Xingmao Garment Factory".
The lies were torn apart, revealing the bloody and most unbearable truth.
The truth behind Lu Tingzhou's car accident was like a sword hanging over Sun Meixi's head. At this moment, it finally fell down with a whistling wind.
The air in the restaurant seemed to be sucked out in an instant.
Sun Meixi felt a tightness in her chest.
Lu Jinxuan's face was as white as a piece of paper.
He finally understood.
I completely understood what my father meant when he said in the text message, "I can't face the situation of my family killing each other."
It wasn't that his father couldn't face the loss of an old love.
He couldn't face the fact that his wife was the murderer who attempted to murder his brother.
But he didn't have the courage to send her to prison, nor did he have the face to stay in this house.
Escape is the only option.
"Brothers killing each other..."
Lu Jinxuan muttered to himself, all the strength in his body was drained away, and he leaned limply against the back of the chair.
After all, Mr. Lu has been through a lot of blood and rain, and he has seen all kinds of situations.
The moment Lu Tingzhou finished speaking, his old face with wrinkles all over it instantly became so gloomy that water could drip out of it.
There was a "bang" sound, which was the crisp sound of the ivory chopsticks in his hand hitting the bone china bowls and plates.
In the restaurant where you could hear a pin drop, the sound was amplified infinitely, making everyone's heart shudder.
"Tingzhou," the old man said with a frost in his voice, "Come with me to the study."
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In the living room, the light from the crystal chandelier was cold and dazzling.
Sun Meixi sat on the sofa. She looked like a wax figure with its soul taken away. She sat there stiffly with empty eyes.
Only the slight, uncontrollable trembling revealed the turmoil in her heart.
The door of the study was closed tightly, blocking out all sounds but unable to block out the suffocating feeling of oppression.
Of course Sang Wan understood what Lu Tingzhou meant.
Sun Meixi wanted to kill Lu Tingzhou.
Lu Tingfeng was looking at Sun Meixi at this moment, feeling frightened. He didn't expect this woman to be so cruel.
At first, he had only thought of driving the third child away, but he had never expected her to...
Tang Qinlan sat next to her husband, far away from Sun Meixi, and felt scared when she thought about her previous provocations against her.
"From what the third brother said, it was the eldest sister-in-law who did it. Do you think she did it?"
She whispered in her husband's ear in a low voice.
"It should be correct. The Third Brother wouldn't make up something that doesn't exist."
Lu Tingfeng stared at the door of the study. He couldn't understand why the third brother did this.
He can easily find no evidence with his methods. Could it be that he doesn't want to get Song Xinran involved?
Sang Wan was pulled by Lu Siyue to sit at the outermost part of the living room. She was not at peace at the moment. Lu Tingzhou was born in such a family, and conflicts were inevitable.
Then she thought about the mess in her own family and could understand it.
Human nature is greedy.
She just didn't expect that this accident would involve her mother.
So were Xu Shiming and others involved?
She was in a daze when Lu Siyue pulled her arm. Just now, Lu Siyue's mind was not on listening to the adults, but chatting with her classmates.
Several of her good friends asked her to help get autographs.
Besides, this wasn't the first time her grandfather had lost his temper during a meal, and she was used to it.
"Aunt, can you give me a few autographs? My classmates all like you very much."
Sang Wan turned to look at the shy girl next to her, then raised her head to glance at Lu Tingfeng who was sitting opposite her.
It is better not to let the discord between adults affect the younger generation.
Moreover, the little girl looked so innocent that it was hard for her to refuse.
"Okay, I'll go back and sign more for you, and make sure every one of your classmates gets one."
Lu Siyue nodded excitedly, "Thank you, auntie."
"You go back first. The adults still have some matters to deal with. I'll have someone send the signature you requested after I sign it."
"Okay, then I'll go back and do my homework."
Watching Lu Siyue leave happily, Sang Wanqi glanced at Sun Meixi. The frightened and desperate face did not make her feel happy.
She stood up and walked to Lu Jinxuan, looking at the big boy who was devastated by the truth.
She reached out and gently patted his cold, stiff shoulder.
"Jinxuan."
Her voice was soothing, "Be yourself."
"It's your parents' fault, it has nothing to do with you."
Lu Jinxuan didn't say anything, nor did he look up.
In his heart, everything his mother did was for him, and the deep self-blame and guilt made him not know how to face it.
His mother was determined to have him replace his uncle and was even willing to kill him.
Unable to face it, my father chose to become a monk.
However, his most innocent uncle never made things difficult for him because of the things between their parents.
Instead, he is being trained step by step.
Twenty minutes felt like a century.
The door of the study finally opened.
Lu Tingzhou walked out, his expression had returned to his usual cold and indifferent state, with no emotion visible.
He walked straight to Sang Wan, and when his eyes passed over Sun Meixi, he raised his eyelids coldly.
Sun Meixi has gradually calmed down now. Song Xinran is not a fool, so how could she say that?
So even if Lu Tingzhou had suspicions, he couldn't get any actual evidence.
Immediately afterwards, Mr. Lu also came out.
In his hand, he was holding a heavy rosewood box with intricate auspicious cloud patterns carved on the surface. It was obvious that it was of great value.
He walked up to Sang Wan, his usually dignified and sharp eyes now held a hint of solemnity, and even a barely perceptible hint of...apology.
"Ms. Sang."
The old man spoke in a deep voice, each word carrying a powerful force.
"My youngest son is stubborn. Once he makes up his mind, even ten oxen can't change his mind."
"He has chosen you, and as a father, I should give my blessing."
He held the wooden box forward.
"What happened before was my fault, old man."
"This is a meeting gift, please be sure to accept it."
Lu Tingzhou didn't let Sang Wan do it. He took the box naturally, and with his other hand, he held Sang Wan's hand firmly.
His palm was warm and dry, like a solid anchor, instantly calming the waves in her heart.
Without waiting for Sang Wan to respond, he pulled her and turned away without stopping.
In a hurry, Sang Wan just nodded slightly and followed Lu Tingzhou away.
As the two of them just left, the old man put his hands behind his back, suddenly turned to Sun Meixi, who was sitting on pins and needles, and gave a thunderous scolding.
"The eldest brother's wife!"
"Go to the ancestral hall and kneel down."
Sun Meixi didn't dare to disobey. She slowly stood up, walked out of the living room, and went to the ancestral hall.
Lu Tingfeng secretly breathed a sigh of relief at this moment. Fortunately, his cooperation with Sun Meixi was not too deep, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.
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The black Bentley drove smoothly in the dark night, leaving the lights of the Lu family's old house far behind.
The heating in the car was turned on very high.
Sang Wan leaned back in his seat, looking at the neon lights rapidly receding outside the window, and remained silent for a long time.
"What are you going to do?" she asked softly, breaking the silence.
Lu Tingzhou held her hand and gently stroked the back of her hand with his fingertips.
He exhaled slowly, turned his head, and his deep eyes locked on her in the dim light.
"Do you hate her, Wanwan?"
His voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of imperceptible fatigue and pain.
"If she hadn't tried to do something to me, your mother... wouldn't have gotten into trouble."
Sang Wan's heart trembled suddenly.
She held his hand with her backhand, her fingertips slightly cold.
"Lu Tingzhou, my mother was just an accident. The person she really wants to kill is you."
She looked into his eyes, and spoke every word clearly and firmly.
"I'll listen to you."
Sang Wan felt sorry for him as he was being targeted by his own family.
Although he seldom mentioned family matters in front of her, just the little that she had glimpsed was enough to make her sad.
Sang Wan's soft and gentle voice was like the spring breeze, blowing into Lu Tingzhou's cold heart.
Slowly melt the coldness in his eyes, turning it into deep tenderness.
He suddenly pulled her into his arms and held her tightly.
Sang Wan's cheek was pressed against his broad, warm chest, the tip of her nose was filled with the refreshing and pleasant scent of cedar from his body, and her ears were filled with the sound of his strong heartbeat, one after another, steady and reassuring.
"My elder brother..." Lu Tingzhou's voice came muffled from above her head, "He has already been in front of the Buddha, punishing himself and repenting for his foolish wife."
"I did this today just to warn her and keep her in line."
"I didn't intend to do anything to her."
He paused, tightened his arms, and gently rubbed his chin against the top of her head.
"But, that's my decision. If you're still angry, if you want to get to the bottom of this... Wanwan, I won't stop you."
No matter what she wants to do, he will be her sharpest knife and strongest shield.
Sang Wan shook her head in his arms.
"I'm afraid this matter is not that simple."
She raised her head and looked at him with clear eyes.
"From what I know now, my mother's car accident was probably related to Xu Shiming and Lin Lan."
Lu Tingzhou's eyes darkened instantly.
"If it's true," he pursed his lips and uttered a few words, "keep investigating and get to the bottom of it."
He can bear the injustice himself, but he cannot bully Sang Wan.
What’s more, Xu Shiming and Lin Lan hurt Sang Wan so much.
"I have asked Qi Qi to ask someone to investigate, and there will be results soon."
Sang Wan hugged Lu Tingzhou's arm, tilted her head back and kissed him on the face.
The atmosphere in the car became warm and sticky because of this intimate action.
The worries that lay in the two people's hearts gradually faded.
Sang Wan's gaze fell on the rosewood box that Lu Tingzhou had casually placed aside.
"Grandpa's gift..." she asked curiously, "What is it?"
Lu Tingzhou let go of her, took the box and placed it on her legs.
"Open it and take a look."
A faint smile appeared at the corner of his lips, gentle and affectionate.
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