Chapter 384 The Whole Family Stands Firm, Undeterred by Wind and Rain
Lu Zhenguo stood to the side without saying a word.
The old man walked around the room twice and then stopped.
"What do you plan to do with these materials?"
“I will have someone investigate,” Lu Zhenguo said. “Whether it’s true or false, we have to find out.”
The old man nodded. "That's right. But..."
He paused.
"No matter what the results are, they cannot shake Wan Tang's position in this family."
Lu Zhenguo looked up. "Dad, you mean..."
“What I mean is,” the old man said, “Wantang is the person Jingyan chose himself, and she is also the granddaughter-in-law I approve of. Her mother’s affairs have nothing to do with her.”
Lu Zhenguo was silent for a few seconds, then said, "I understand."
The old man sat back down in his chair. "Go tell Meng Wan to tell Wan Tang about this. Don't keep the child in the dark."
"good."
Lu Zhenguo turned and walked out.
As he reached the door, the old man called him back.
"Zhenguo."
"Um?"
"Tell me, who delivered these materials?"
Lu Zhenguo shook his head. "I don't know. But he's definitely not a good person."
The old man sneered, "Trying to mess with my granddaughter-in-law? Let's see if he has the ability."
evening.
Meng Wan knocked on Su Wantang's door.
Su Wantang was reading a book when she saw Meng Wan come in, so she put down the book and stood up.
"mom."
Meng Wan walked over and pulled her to sit down.
"Wantang, there's something I need to tell you."
Su Wantang looked at her, "What is it?"
Meng Wan recounted how Lu Wenhai had received the materials.
Su Wantang listened without saying a word.
Her expression was calm.
Meng Wan held her hand. "Wantang, no matter what happens, I believe in you, and I believe in your mother."
Su Wantang looked at Meng Wan, her eyes welling up with tears.
"Thank you, Mom."
Meng Wan patted her hand, "Silly child, what are you thanking me for? You're my daughter-in-law, who else would I trust if not you?"
Su Wantang lowered her head and remained silent.
She knew perfectly well who had sent these materials.
It's either "Eagle's Nest" or "Mr."
Unable to find out the truth about her mother, they resorted to these dubious accusations to slander her.
Meng Wan said a few more words of comfort before leaving.
Su Wantang sat on the edge of the bed, looking out the window.
It was already dark.
She stood up and walked to the window.
The lights in the yard came on, shining on the snow, making it a dazzling white expanse.
She heard footsteps and turned around.
Lu Jingyan walked in from outside, still carrying a chill with him.
He took off his coat and walked to her side.
"Did Mom tell you?"
"Um."
Lu Jingyan pulled her into his arms. "Don't be afraid, I'm here."
Su Wantang didn't say anything, but buried her face in his chest.
Lu Jingyan rested his chin on her head. "I will have someone investigate these materials thoroughly."
“No need to investigate,” Su Wantang said. “I know who it is.”
Lu Jingyan's body stiffened for a moment. "You knew?"
“Yes,” Su Wantang looked up, “they came for me.”
Lu Jingyan's eyes turned cold. "Eagle's Nest?"
“It should be,” Su Wantang said. “They couldn’t find out the real details about my mother, so they used these things to slander her.”
Lu Jingyan remained silent.
His fingers caressed her hair, combing it over and over again.
"Wantang, I don't care who your mother is or what she has done."
Su Wantang looked at him.
Lu Jingyan's eyes were serious. "You are my wife, the mother of my child. That's enough."
Su Wantang's nose tingled with emotion.
She hugged him and buried her face in his chest.
The two of them just hugged each other, neither of them saying a word.
It was a long time before Lu Jingyan finally let go of her.
"Are you hungry? I'll ask Wang Ma to make something to eat."
Su Wantang shook her head. "I'm not hungry."
Lu Jingyan looked at her and said, "Then lie down for a while. You look a little tired today."
Su Wantang nodded.
She lay in bed with her eyes closed.
Lu Jingyan sat on the edge of the bed, holding her hand.
The night grew deeper.
Su Wantang tossed and turned, unable to sleep.
She opened her eyes and saw Lu Jingyan still sitting by the bed.
"Jingyan".
"Um?"
Aren't you going to sleep?
Lu Jingyan turned his head. "You sleep, I'll watch over you."
......
The next morning.
Shen Qing knocked on the door of Lu Jingyan's office.
She had a smile on her face and was carrying a thermos in her hand.
"Jingyan, are you there?"
Lu Jingyan looked up, saw her, and frowned slightly.
"Chief of Staff Shen, is something the matter?"
Shen Qing walked in and placed the thermos on the table.
"I heard you've been very busy lately, so I made you some soup."
Lu Jingyan didn't move. "Thank you, but no need."
Shen Qing's smile froze slightly, "Jingyan..."
“I said, no,” Lu Jingyan said coldly, “You can leave now.”
Shen Qing gritted her teeth, "Jingyan, I know you're angry with me, but..."
“I’m not angry,” Lu Jingyan interrupted her. “I just don’t want to have any private contact with you.”
Shen Qing's face turned pale. "Jingyan, you're doing this because of her..."
“Yes, because of her,” Lu Jingyan stood up, “She is my wife, and I will not allow anyone to hurt her.”
Shen Qing's eyes reddened, "But Jingyan, do you know about her mother? Those materials..."
“I know,” Lu Jingyan said. “I know everything.”
Shen Qing was stunned.
"You know? Then why did you..."
“I don’t care who her mother is or what she has done,” Lu Jingyan said, word by word. “I only know that she is my wife, Lu Jingyan, and the mother of my child.”
Shen Qing swayed slightly.
"Anyone who dares to touch her is my enemy," Lu Jingyan's eyes were frighteningly cold, "I don't care even if it's the entire Lu family."
Shen Qing was so frightened by the decisiveness and madness in his words that she took a step back.
She opened her mouth, as if to say something, but couldn't utter a single word.
Lu Jingyan walked to the door and opened it.
"Please."
Shen Qing picked up the thermos and staggered out.
She turned around as she reached the door.
"Jingyan, you will regret this."
Lu Jingyan sneered, "The only thing I'll regret is not recognizing you sooner back then."
Shen Qing's tears fell.
She turned and ran out.
......
At three o'clock in the afternoon, the atmosphere in the conference room of the Lu family's old residence was so oppressive that it was hard to breathe.
Old Master Lu sat in the main seat, his face ashen. Lu Zhenguo and Meng Wan sat on his left, and Lu Wenhai on his right, still holding the brown paper bag in his hand.
Su Wantang walked in arm in arm with Lu Jingyan, her steps steady.
She wore a navy blue cheongsam, her hair was styled in a bun, and she wore a pearl necklace. She looked dignified and poised, without a trace of panic.
Lu Wenhai's eyes flickered when he saw her.
"Please sit down," said Old Master Lu.
Su Wantang and Lu Jingyan sat down.
Lu Wenhai cleared his throat. "Big brother, Dad, I called everyone here today because there's something I need to make clear."
He pushed the brown paper bag to the middle of the table.
"This is material sent anonymously, about Su Wantang's mother, Bai Xiuzhu."
Old Master Lu didn't move, he just looked at him.
Lu Wenhai continued, "The materials contain many photos and receipts that prove that Bai Xiuzhu was very close to the triads in Hong Kong when she was doing business in Shanghai."
Meng Wan frowned.
Lu Wenhai added, "Our Lu family is a military family, and we value reputation above all else. Jingyan is currently a brigade commander, and he'll continue to rise in rank. If he marries someone whose family has such a stain on their reputation..."
"So?" Old Master Lu interrupted him. "What are you trying to say?"
Lu Wenhai took a deep breath. "I think we should re-examine Su Wantang's family background. If there really is a problem..."
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