When Yu Yin and Lu Shurui arrived home, the children were already asleep, and they didn't say anything more, as it was too late.
"Go to sleep, we'll talk about it tomorrow." Yu Yin said and lay down immediately, not wanting to say anything more.
Lu Shurui couldn't fall asleep after lying down. Today's events were beyond his expectations. He never imagined that his mother and brother would scheme against Yin Yin for money. It was ridiculous.
Looking back on his life of more than 30 years, he felt that his life was only full of hope after he married Yu Yin and had children.
He lived with his grandparents when he was young and longed for his parents' love, but he was not taken back to his parents' home until junior high school. By then, he no longer wanted to go back.
As a child, he couldn't make many decisions for himself, but now he's married and has a career, and he has to support his wife and children. Yu Yin had an unhappy childhood, and as her husband, he can't help her too much in her career, but he has to shield her from life's hardships.
The next day, the children went to school, and Uncle Hu and Aunt Hu were busy in the yard. Lu Shurui and Yu Yin sat in the study, ready to have an open and honest talk.
"Yinyin, I don't want to say much about what happened yesterday. I solemnly assure you that I will handle everything related to the Lu family from now on. You don't need to pay any attention to any of them. All I can do is support our parents according to our own circumstances, just like our other siblings."
The money you worked so hard to earn is yours to distribute; no one else has the right to interfere. My parents will need care in the future, and that's our responsibility, not yours.
Lu Shurui didn't sleep half the night. He felt he had to make his stance clear and not let Yinyin face his family.
“I’ll go to Shukang’s place in a bit and also tell my parents my stance. You just do what you like. I’ll take care of the logistics and look after you and the children. I’ll be there for you when you need someone to lean on.”
Lu Shurui made it very clear, and Yu Yin understood. She felt that this was the only way. She didn't really care. Whether it was Lu's mother or anyone else in the Lu family, only those she cared about mattered. Otherwise, what did it have to do with her?
Having experienced such indifferent family relationships herself, how could Yu Yin possibly yearn for family happiness and reunion?
Beneath Yu Yin's seemingly gentle nature lies a rather detached emotional state. Aside from her own small family, the only person who truly touches her heart is her younger brother. Even her brother's wife and children are people she extends her affection to.
Therefore, Yu Yin didn't care about the Lu family's affairs. As long as Lu Shurui's stance was correct, nothing else mattered.
"You understand this yourself. Actually, I don't care about your mother's and brother's scheming. As long as I don't take the bait, nothing else matters. I just hope you understand that we are a family, and I and the child are your responsibility."
Yu Yin spoke calmly; she never cared about people she didn't care about.
Since arriving in Shanghai, she has received care and love from the Lu family's grandparents, and she reciprocates with the same care and love.
Mr. Lu had always treated her well and helped her a lot at work, doing what he was supposed to do, so Yu Yin could get along with him peacefully. As for Mrs. Lu, Yu Yin would not have any contact with her, not even on the day she passed away.
Yu Yin didn't want to ruin her family atmosphere because of unimportant people and things. At present, her family is doing well, her child is healthy, and although she and Lu Shurui don't have a passionate love, they rely on each other and are satisfied.
Yu Yin had always wanted a home, and now that she had one, nothing else mattered.
Lu Shurui understood Yu Yin's meaning, and he could do it too.
Yu Yin doesn't need to go out today; she'll rest for the day. She has to go to the cooked food processing plant tomorrow.
Lu Shurui left home and went to Lu Shukang's house.
When they arrived, Lu Shukang had already gone to work. Only Lu's parents were at home packing their things, preparing to move back. Xiao Hui had moved in with her child during the summer vacation.
"Shu Rui, what brings you here?" Mr. Lu was quite surprised to see Lu Shu Rui come in. Didn't we finish talking about it yesterday?
"What, have you had a change of heart? Seeing your elderly parents going through all this trouble, you've decided to use the money to buy a house?" Before Lu Shurui could speak, Lu's mother launched into a barrage of sarcastic remarks, secretly pleased that it might actually be true.
"Shut up! We haven't settled accounts with you for what happened yesterday. Don't talk nonsense." Mr. Lu only found out about Lu Shukang and his mother's plans yesterday. He thought it was just a family gathering to talk about Shukang's wedding.
Mother Lu opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say anything.
Looking at his mother, who was so unfamiliar to him, Lu Shurui felt no emotion whatsoever.
"Mom and Dad, I came here today to tell you my position. Everything in our family belongs to Yu Yin and has nothing to do with me. Whether now or in the future, all I can do is support you according to my own circumstances, and share the burden with my older brother and Shu Kang."
As for your idea, Mom, that Yu Yin's money is my money, Lu Shurui's money, or the Lu family's money, that's impossible. Don't make any excessive demands in the future; I can't do that. Yu Yin has the right to dispose of the money she earns, even if she donates it all.”
Lu Shurui didn't want to say anything sweet to his mother, hoping she would feel sorry for him. It was useless; he held no place in his mother's heart, so why would she feel sorry for him?
"I understand, I get what you mean. Your mother and I have pensions and a house, which is better than many people our age. You don't need to worry about us. If we ever get sick, you siblings can share the burden. I've raised them all." Mr. Lu understood Shu Rui's meaning. That's good. Live your own life well and don't covet what doesn't belong to you. Otherwise, you'll spoil your children.
"What do you know? He's trying to sever ties with his parents and siblings. Now that he has money, he doesn't want to acknowledge his ancestors. What's wrong with the money Yu Yin earned? Isn't she a member of the Lu family?"
Lu's mother screamed with a ferocious expression, as if she wanted to devour someone.
“Dad, if you need anything, we can discuss it with my brother and the others and give you alimony every month.”
Lu Shurui completely ignored her mother's clamor. She couldn't explain it; she only cared about what she cared about. Everything else was outside her consideration, and talking about it would be pointless.
“No need, we have our own money. We’ll let you know if we really need it.” Ignoring his wife’s displeasure, Mr. Lu said to Lu Shurui, “Alright, you can go back now. Also, tell Yu Yin to take care of your little family. The rest is not her responsibility.”
Lu Shurui left amidst his mother's insults; he felt suffocated being in the same space as his mother.
"If you make such a scene that Shu Rui and Shu Jin completely give up on you, I'd like to see if Lu Shu Kang will still take care of you in your old age and let you enjoy your later years." Lu's father left the room, leaving behind his wife who couldn't understand what he was saying.
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