Chapter 316: Cutting the Gordian knot
In the afternoon, just as the sun was setting, someone came to the door: Lu Mingqing and Liu Chaoxing.
Lu Minghai stood at the door of Lu Mingjiang's main hall and called out, "Come in, sit inside."
Lu Mingqing didn't refuse: "Sit down. You guys are always so lively during the New Year!"
Lu Minghai said: "When you reach my age, it will be the same."
After entering the kitchen, Lu Dongcheng stood up again and greeted the two people, and gave each of them a cigarette.
Liu Zhaoxing looked at Zhou Mingli: "What is this?"
Lu Dongcheng said, "Oh, this is Chun'e's boyfriend, his surname is Zhou, Zhou Mingli."
He then introduced Lu Mingqing and Liu Zhaoxing to Zhou Mingli.
Lu Dongping came in from outside, holding a cloth bag in his hand and put it on the table. He greeted the two of them, pulled up a stool and sat down around the fire.
The usually empty kitchen suddenly became crowded, but also very lively.
Lu Mingqing also said directly: "Dongping, today is the first day of the Lunar New Year. It should be a happy day for visiting friends and hanging out. Are you sure you want to talk about these things today?"
Lu Dongping nodded: "It shouldn't be today, but if we miss today, we may not have the time to get together."
"Then tell me how you want to solve this problem."
Zhou Mingli then realized that these two people were not here to visit, but were specially invited by Lu Dongping, probably because of the Cui Qinghong matter.
Lu Dongfu whispered to him, "Lu Mingqing is the team leader, and Liu Zhaoxing is the accountant."
Lu Dongping said, "I'm bothering you to come here during the New Year because I want to be a witness. I also asked Cui Qinghong at that time, and she didn't want to leave. We were wrong in this matter. My parents are old and confused. It's not Cui Qinghong's fault. But just fooling around like this is not a solution. Donglinwa doesn't want to, and you say he's staying at home like this, what's the point? He doesn't want to come back, and the girl is wasting her time here in vain."
Lu Mingqing asked, "Still no news about Donglinwa?"
Lu Dongping shook his head: "No, it's freezing cold, who knows where he ran off to, and we don't know whether he's dead or alive."
"This damn kid has always been so opinionated since he was young. He does whatever he wants." Liu Zhaoxing took over and said, "With our current conditions, it's good enough that we can find a wife. It's not good enough that he keeps making trouble all day long. What's the point of doing this all day long?" When it came to Lu Donglin, the conversation went off topic again.
Lu Dongping brought the subject back to the present moment. "Things have already come to this. There's no point in saying more. I've already asked Cui Qinghong about this. Dongfu, go out with Chun'e and see where the person is hiding. Call her in, and we'll put an end to this matter in front of everyone."
Lu Dongfu responded, stood up, and walked out the door right after Lu Chun'e.
Lu Mingjiang asked him, "What are you going to do?"
Lu Dongping said, "I've asked her, and she doesn't want to leave. This is what I mean. If she doesn't want to leave, it's okay. Ask her to come and kowtow to you, and you can adopt her as your goddaughter! Chun'e and I won't be able to take care of you at home in the future, and the same goes for Donglin. Adopt a goddaughter and have her live at home, so you can have someone to talk to and someone to serve you. She's not that old this year, not even eighteen yet. Stay here for two years, and if she finds someone suitable, she can marry off from the Lu family. As for how to deal with it then, that's your business with her, and the three of us will definitely not interfere."
After saying that, he took out a piece of paper he had written in advance from his pocket and said, "Of course, these things are useless if you just say it. Words are not enough. I asked Chun'e to write it down. When the servants come, we will ask her what she thinks. If she agrees, we will read it in front of everyone, and then we will all press our fingerprints. She will keep a copy, we will keep a copy, and the team will keep a copy as a witness."
As long as Cui Qinghong agrees, it will be a good thing for everyone. He will go to the brigade and then to the commune to set up a separate household for her. She can do whatever she wants in the future, but she will no longer be known as Lu Donglin's wife.
Liu Zhaoxing nodded: "That's fine, it's a good thing. It depends on what that girl thinks." Lu Mingjiang's family has become successful. Not to mention the younger one, Lu Dongping and Lu Chun'e will both be city dwellers and have stable jobs. If Cui Qinghong is not a fool, she should know how great the benefits will be if she becomes a godparent. This is a good thing that others can't even imagine.
Zhou Mingli raised his eyebrows slightly and glanced at Lu Dongping. He was quite capable. Cutting the Gordian knot was the best solution at the moment.
As she spoke, Cui Qinghong came in from outside with her head hung down.
There were so many people in the kitchen that she was so nervous that she could hardly breathe. She knew that these people wanted her to leave, but she really didn't want to go back, ever again.
She wiped her eyes and sniffed: "I'm not going back. My food supply has been transferred. I'm not going back. I didn't say I had to marry that guy. It was you who wanted to exchange me -"
Lu Dongping said, "It's okay if you don't go back. We're not the kind of people who would do anything drastic. We were just discussing this matter, and there's a solution now, but the prerequisite is that you behave yourself and don't cause any trouble for our family. Otherwise, whether you want to go back or not, I'll tie you up and bring you back!"
After that, he repeated what he had just said to Lu Mingjiang and the others in front of her: "We are all very busy, you should think about this matter now. In our family, my father is the head of the family when I am not around, but when I am here, I have the final say."
After saying that, he looked at Lu Mingjiang and Zhang Hongying and said, "Mom, what do you think? Whether you agree or not, let's make it clear in front of so many people."
Zhang Hongying didn't say anything.
Lu Mingjiang nodded: "I have no objection. She's gone, and we can't be so heartless as to delay her forever."
Lu Dongping nodded and looked at Cui Qinghong: "What about you? Have you made up your mind?"
Cui Qinghong was stunned, as if she hadn't understood or digested the meaning of his words.
After a long while, she raised her face and for the first time mustered up the courage to look at everyone present.
"I've made up my mind. I'm willing to do this. I'm staying here not because I have to be Lu Donglin's wife, but because I don't want to go back." As she said this, she knelt down and kowtowed to Lu Mingjiang: "Dad!"
He turned around and kowtowed to Zhang Hongying again: "Mom!"
It's quite neat.
She looks like a very smart girl, completely different from her usual timid self.
Lu Dongping handed the written document to Lu Mingqing: "I'm not just talking about this matter. I found a witness. I've written down everything I just said. I won't say it anymore. Let the captain read it out. Everyone can listen. If there are no problems, put your fingerprints on it, and this matter will be over. Don't worry about us kicking you out. I can also explain to Lu Donglin, and everyone will be happy."
Lu Mingqing took a look, coughed lightly, and read the whole thing over again, word for word, "Third brother and sister-in-law, did you hear that clearly? If you have any opinions, speak up now."
Zhang Hongying said, "I have no opinion at all." As she spoke, she was still wiping her eyes.
It would be a lie for her to say she didn't regret it now. Before Lu Dongping came back, she was so nervous that she didn't know what to do.
It’s okay for Lu Dongping to do this. The person will stay here, and when Lu Donglin finds out, he might come back.
"Where's Cui Qinghong? What do you think?"
Cui Qinghong shook her head: "I don't have any opinion."
Lu Mingqing showed the paper in his hand to Liu Zhaoxing again.
Liu Zhaoxing took out an iron box from his arms. It contained the ink he usually used, his treasure.
He put it on the table and said, "No objections, then come, everyone, put your fingerprints on all of them."
After the fingerprints were pressed, everyone present signed their names and gave one to Cui Qinghong. Lu Dongping from the Lu family kept one, and Lu Mingqing kept one.
This matter is over.
If Lu Dongping said he wanted to resolve the issue, then he would definitely not drag his feet. The matter that Lu Chun'e had been agonizing over for the past few days was finally resolved.
After finishing their business, they chatted for a while, just asking about Lu Dongping's situation in the capital. The topic turned to Lu Chun'e and he said a few words to Zhou Mingli.
Lu Mingqing stood up and said, "Well, the matter has been resolved. You guys can roast them first, and we'll talk about it later."
He got up, and Liu Zhaoxing followed suit: "That's right, it's getting late, let's go back first."
Lu Minghai and Lu Mingjiang tried to keep the guests: "What's the meaning? Since you're here, it's New Year's Day and I'm sorry to bother you. Just sit down and roast for a while. Dinner will be served soon. Let's have a couple of drinks.
Liu Chaoxing said, "If it weren't for the New Year, I wouldn't need you to ask me to come any other day. But today, I can't. I'm cooking at home. If I don't go back, my wife will be whining in the house again. I'll owe you some wine and come back to drink."
Lu Dongping sent the two people out and thanked them.
Lu Mingqing waved and left.
There's no need to thank him. Considering the two bottles of wine Lu Dongping brought, it's no big deal for him to make this trip.
After this matter was resolved, the atmosphere in the kitchen instantly became harmonious.
Cui Qinghong no longer hid, but sat alone in the corner, wiping her tears, crying and laughing.
Lu Mingjiang mentioned Lu Donglin again: "You little bastard! I've lost all my face because of him. I don't know whether I'm dead or alive. It's New Year's Eve, and I don't know if I can even eat."
Lu Dongping said: "He won't starve to death."
Lu Mingjiang glanced at him, not understanding what he meant.
Lu Dongping also looked at him: "Oh, did I forget to tell you that he went to my place?"
Lu Mingjiang:——
Lu Dongcheng: ——You are pretending, but you forgot to tell me.
"What? He ran off to your place?" Zhang Hongying was the first to react. "It's so far, how did he get there? Why didn't you bring him back when you came back?"
Lu Dongping's face darkened slightly. "I can't bring him back. He's in the hospital! He's penniless. How do you think he got to my place? He hitched a ride on a truck and jumped out before it even stopped. He's lucky he didn't get run over. You want him back? How do you want him to come back?"
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