Cao Wenqi bit her lip tightly, her heart filled with conflict and helplessness. Although she had some interest in the house, it paled in comparison to Qian Duoduo's life-saving grace. Moreover, Lu Yuan's protective nature instilled fear in her; she knew she couldn't easily cross his line. Recalling Lu Yuan's first arrival on Hainan Island, she hadn't known her brother-in-law's temperament then, so she hadn't been particularly accommodating. However, Lu Yuan hadn't given her any face either, even being rude to her. Even when she complained to Lu Xing, she only received a cold response: "Don't cause trouble for Lu Yuan." This made her realize that in the Lu family, no one could stop Lu Yuan's actions, including herself.
After that, everything went wrong for her until a month later, when Lu Yuan left and her life returned to normal. When she told Lu Xing about this experience, Lu Xing sighed helplessly and said, "I told you long ago not to mess with Lu Yuan. He's a special person in his family. Although he's usually easy to talk to, if someone angers him, the consequences are unimaginable. At best, you might get hurt; at worst, you might even lose your life. Most importantly, you and Lu Yuan seem to have no connection whatsoever, which is baffling. These are all lessons we've learned since childhood. Even if you tell others these things, no one will believe you. After all, we're in the midst of the 'Destroy the Four Olds' movement right now."
Lu Xing didn't really care about Cao Wenqi's thoughts, because he knew that some things she had to think about and understand herself; only then could she truly realize her situation. He felt that Cao Wenqi wasn't stupid; on the contrary, she was quite clever and could figure things out. This was one of the reasons why he was willing to always accommodate her.
Gu Qi'en was also chatting with Lu Cheng about Qian Duoduo. She asked her husband with curiosity, "Honey, I heard that Duoduo built a residential complex in Pengcheng. It's very beautiful and she's very rich. Do you think if we had that kind of money, she could let us participate in it?"
Lu Cheng glanced at his wife in surprise, then smiled and sat down beside her, taking her hand gently and saying, "Why would you have such a thought?"
Gu Qi'en smiled sheepishly and explained, "Isn't it because Mom gave Duo Duo a house? I'm a little envious! And to be honest, I don't think we'll stay in Xinjiang Province forever. I'm also thinking of having the children come back to Beijing to study, since the learning environment here is much better than in Xinjiang Province."
Lu Cheng nodded and said calmly, "Although Mom handled that courtyard house, I heard that it was given to Duo Duo by Grandpa and Grandma. You know that when Grandpa and Grandma were in Heilongjiang Province, the Qian family took good care of them, and the siblings were quite outstanding. Grandpa and Grandma never had a chance. It was completely unexpected that Yuanzi was able to win over Qian Duo Duo. I think it's perfectly normal for them to be so happy and give her a courtyard house."
After hearing this, Gu Qi'en frowned slightly, seemingly disagreeing with her husband's point of view. She retorted softly, "That's true, but I still feel that this courtyard house was given away too easily. Won't the Qian family think we're being taken advantage of?"
Lu Cheng smiled and comforted his wife, "Don't think too much about it. After all, Grandpa and Grandma really love Yuanzi and Duoduo. And this isn't the first time we've dealt with Qian Duoduo. You might not have dealt with her as much as we have, but I think she's not simple. The patent for the rice we grow in Xinjiang Province is still in her hands. It won't be easy for her to buy a yard."
Gu Qi'en sighed and said helplessly, "I hope so, but I'm just being cynical."
Lu Cheng nodded gently after hearing this, indicating that he understood his wife's thoughts, but he still reminded her, "At present, it is a fact that this courtyard has been given to Duo Duo, so there is no point in saying more. If Yuan Zi or Duo Duo finds out, they will feel uncomfortable."
Gu Qi'en nodded and replied, "I know, I was just saying it offhand."
Wenya and Lu Yiheng sat on the sofa, smiles beaming as they carefully counted the money in their savings account. As they counted, they excitedly discussed their future plans. Suddenly, Wenya looked up at Lu Yiheng and said with a smile, "Old man, is this enough for our daughter-in-law to get married? After all, she's quite well-off herself; we can't be stingy!"
Looking at his wife's radiant appearance, Lu Yiheng couldn't help but smile and replied, "Well, you can discuss this with Mom. By the way, that Lu Jiang guy is still single, it's really a headache!"
Wenya sighed helplessly after hearing this and said, "Yeah, why isn't he in a hurry to find a partner? Oh well, it's okay, let's take care of the things in front of us first, one thing at a time!" After saying that, the two smiled at each other.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Wen Ya brought several children to the Wen family to pay their respects. As soon as she entered the house, she saw two familiar figures, and her happy face instantly fell.
With a gentle smile, she stood up and greeted them warmly, "Wen Ya, long time no see!" Wen Ya nodded but didn't respond much, and went straight to sit down in a spot some distance away from them.
Upon seeing this, the old lady of the Wen family's face immediately turned gloomy. She held Wenrou's hand tightly and asked with concern, "Rou Rou, how long do you plan to stay this time? Can you stay a few more days?"
Wenrou glanced furtively at the person sitting next to her, who was intently peeling an orange for a strange girl. A faint smile appeared on her lips as she softly replied, "Mom, I really want to spend a few more days with you, but we're just passing through Beijing this time."
Following the gentle gaze, Grandma Wen saw Wen Ya peel another orange and carefully place it in Gu Qi'en's hand. She turned to Wen Ya and said, "Ya Ya, go home and talk to your husband Yi Heng about it. See if you can transfer Rou Rou and her husband back to Beijing for work."
Wen Ya swept the orange peels into the trash can, her face indifferent, and said calmly, "In Beijing, it's either me or her. We can't live in the same city at the same time. I don't want her showing up in front of me every now and then, making me feel uncomfortable." Hearing this, Old Mrs. Wen's brows furrowed tightly, revealing deep dissatisfaction.
Grandma Wen looked at Wen Ya and said coldly, "You and Rou Rou are both my daughters!"
However, Wenya firmly retorted, "No, she is the daughter who grew up by your side and was loved by you for twenty years. As for me, I am just your biological daughter. My affairs have never been important. I am already a grandmother, no longer that child who longed for maternal love. Therefore, I have no expectations of you anymore. How could you possibly think that I would agree to let this person I despise into my life?"
At this moment, Wenrou's eyes gradually reddened, and tears welled up in them. She said softly, "Ya Ya, how can you talk to your mother like that?"
Wenya slowly stood up, gently clapped her hands as if to brush off the dust, and then calmly said, "I've already been back to my parents' home. Since you all think I'm in the way, I won't be coming back next year." After saying that, she left with her three sons, two daughters-in-law, daughter, and son-in-law.
Grandma Wen, trembling with anger, pointed at Wen Ya's retreating figure and said, "She, she..."
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