Hearing Lu Zhengguo's words of gratitude, Wang Wei first gave a polite smile before speaking.
"Xiaoxiao is my friend. It breaks my heart to see her crying every day. We hope you can recover your health, Grandpa Lu, please don't be so polite..."
"This young man is so talented; it's truly a rare find..."
Lu Zhengguo praised him, which made Wang Wei scratch his head a little embarrassed. He stood there without replying. He was afraid that if Lu Zhengguo was happy, he would ask Lu Xiaoxiao to marry him. He had a girlfriend, so how could he be fickle?
"Wang Qingzhu, as a daughter-in-law of the Lu family, you have been doing things that harm the Lu family. Your marriage with Ruotian is hereby called off, and everything you have shall be transferred to Xiaoxiao unconditionally..."
Lu Zhengguo said in an unquestionable manner…
"Why should I? This is what I deserve, why should someone else get it for free?"
Wang Qingzhu threw a tantrum, yelling that she was unwilling to give up everything she had. She felt that what she had gained through scheming should rightfully belong to her…
"Just because I am the head of the Lu family, and you are a member of the Lu family, everything you have is given to you by the Lu family. Someone like you who betrays your family doesn't deserve a single penny from the Lu family. If you don't want me to pursue the crime of plotting against me and Xiaoxiao, then obediently hand over everything. I might let you leave the Lu family peacefully. Otherwise, I will not only take everything back from you, but also send you to prison. I think you should have heard of purgatory; that will be your final destination..."
Lu Zhengguo's voice wasn't loud, but it was full of energy, and the authority it contained made Wang Qingzhu tremble. She staggered, as if she might collapse at any moment...
She had certainly heard of Purgatory, a place where a man could hardly survive three months, and a woman could hardly survive three days…
As an isolated prison overseas, escape is impossible. The prisoners live in dark and damp basements every day, which makes them ruthless and vicious, devoid of any compassion.
Due to a chronic shortage of female prisoners, any female prisoners sent there would be subjected to inhumane treatment. The better ones would at least have their bodies left intact, while those who disobeyed would be dismembered and collected by those perverts…
This threat was absolutely nuclear-level to a woman like her. If there was even the slightest hope, she wouldn't want to be in that hellish place. She wasn't afraid of death, but she was terrified of the horrific torture that preceded it...
"I…"
Wang Qingzhu's tone softened, as if she wanted to offer some explanation for herself...
Snap!
Lu Zhengguo, who had already gotten out of bed, gave her a large nose bag and then said coldly.
"Even if you just lost the bet, don't be ungrateful..."
Wang Qingzhu covered her face, staring in shock at Lu Zhengguo getting out of bed. Was this still the same old man who had just been on the verge of death?
Wang Wei only touched him, and he was able to get down. How did Wang Wei do that?
Even if she racked her brains, she would never have imagined that this was Wang Wei's reward for successfully getting a free meal...
At this moment, Wang Wei was already planning his next free meal...
"I...I understand..."
Wang Qingzhu resigned herself to her fate. Lu Zhengguo's current state was an absolute shock to the Lu family. Those who were previously wavering would instantly become Lu Zhengguo's supporters. As the patriarch who had led the Lu family for decades, the weight of his accumulated prestige was unimaginable to anyone...
She obediently handed everything over to Lu Xiaoxiao, who was still completely bewildered, not knowing how she had become the most powerful person in the Wang family...
After finishing everything, Wang Qingzhu returned to her room, dejected. She had lost everything. At least staying with the Lu family ensured she would have food and drink; if she really left, she probably wouldn't know where she would be begging for food the next day…
"Grandpa... I... I'll give all of this back to you. I don't want anything..."
Lu Xiaoxiao pouted, her eyes filled with determination. She truly didn't want to become the family heir. Even these past few days, she had felt the pressure. She was just a little girl; she couldn't bear such a heavy burden…
"Xiaoxiao, what are you doing? There's no reason to ask for something back once Grandpa has given it away."
Lu Zhengguo pretended to be angry and said...
“Grandpa, I only took on this responsibility because of your poor health. Now that you've recovered, the family rights should naturally be returned to you…”
Lu Xiaoxiao argued...
"You brat, you discard what others are desperately trying to take as if it were trash. Do you even know what becoming the head of the Lu family means to you?"
Lu Zhengguo asked in a lecturing tone…
Lu Xiaoxiao's eyes flickered, and she did not respond to Lu Zhengguo's words...
"This means you will have endless wealth and power..."
Lu Zhengguo answered his own question...
"I...I don't want to...I want to be a star, and being the head of the family means no freedom. I also want to stay with Brother Wei..."
Lu Xiaoxiao muttered to herself...
These words made Lu Zhengguo's lips twitch. He thought to himself that besides being sentimental, this granddaughter seemed a bit silly...
"Xiaoxiao, Grandpa's health has just started to improve, and he's really not suited for such strenuous work, so you'll have to look after him for me..."
Without giving Lu Xiaoxiao a chance to refuse, he turned directly to look at Wang Wei…
At the same time, he thought to himself, "What kind of situation is this? I have to beg someone else to take over the position of head of the family. Who would believe that if they told me?"
His gaze was aggressive, which made Wang Wei feel uneasy...
Lu Zhengguo nodded, thinking to himself that it was fortunate this girl had good taste; at least the boyfriend she chose wasn't a fool...
"Xiaowei, I won't say much more in thanks. I support you and Xiaoxiao's relationship. Keep it up..."
Lu Zhengguo nodded with great satisfaction...
"Cough cough..."
These words startled Wang Wei, causing him to cough. He truly didn't know how to respond and could only reply helplessly.
"Grandpa Lu, there's something I need your help with..."
Lu Zhengguo was taken aback, not expecting Wang Wei to be so impolite. However, since the other party had just saved him, he couldn't refuse directly, so he readily replied.
"What is it? Tell me..."
"I'd like you to make a trip to the Qiao family tomorrow..."
Wang Wei quickly said…
"Is there anything I can do?"
Lu Zhengguo frowned and asked…
"Grandpa Lu, your presence is the best proof; you don't need to do anything else..."
Wang Wei responded with a smile…
Lu Zhengguo looked at Wang Wei with suspicion, wondering what he was up to...
Wang Wei quickly explained.
"Grandpa Lu, the Qiao family is holding a grand banquet tomorrow. Those charlatans are just bluffing, but your presence at the Qiao family in good health is the greatest miracle. That's the momentum I need..."
Lu Zhengguo nodded as if he understood, then asked...
"I'll let everyone know that you did all this, but what is your ultimate goal?"
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