When my great-aunt saw Old Madam Lu's tense face, her heart skipped a beat, as if struck by a heavy hammer. She suddenly realized why she had come to Beijing. Her heart began to race. However, she quickly reconsidered; she was, after all, an elderly woman in her sixties or seventies. Surely she couldn't be so disrespectful? Thinking this, my great-aunt composed herself and mustered her courage to speak: "Sister-in-law, that Xiao Fen is getting more and more outrageous! He dares to bring all sorts of scoundrels home; he's utterly disrespectful and lacks manners!"
Just as she was about to continue her tirade, she suddenly noticed Wen Ya gently waving at Qian Duoduo. Qian Duoduo smiled and gracefully stepped forward, politely calling out, "Auntie." Then, Qian Duoduo affectionately took Wen Ya's arm.
Upon seeing this, the great-aunt froze on the spot, filled with suspicion. She knew that Lu Yiheng's status was now vastly different; even they, his relatives, had to carefully choose their words when speaking to him, lest they offend this important figure. And this Wen Ya, though named Wen Ya, appeared gentle, quiet, elegant, and poised, but in reality, she possessed a stubborn streak that no one dared to underestimate. Years ago, the Wen family had racked their brains and schemed relentlessly to force her to dissolve her marriage with Lu Yiheng. However, facing immense pressure from the Wen family, she remained as steadfast as steel, gritting her teeth and refusing to agree. Unexpectedly, Wen Ya not only never agreed to end the marriage, but also resolutely severed ties with her parents, accompanying Lu Yiheng to the remote northeastern region to work in a cowshed. She endured all the hardship and exhaustion.
Who could have imagined that the Lu family, once mired in hardship in a cowshed, would one day see the light of day again! Even more astonishing is that Lu Yiheng now holds a high position, and even though the Wen family wants to mend fences, Wen Ya remains steadfastly opposed, refusing to even meet with anyone from the Wen family. To be honest, even someone as weathered as him can't help but feel a sense of awe towards Lu Yiheng and Wen Ya deep down. However, this awe is entirely different from the awe he feels for Old Master Lu.
It's important to understand that Lu Yiheng is now a vice-national-level figure, holding a significant position and influence within the central government. Furthermore, his three sons are all exceptionally talented. His eldest son, Lu Jiang, serves as the provincial party secretary, a powerful regional official wielding considerable authority. His second son works in the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, serving as a regimental commander; his abilities are undeniable, and it's said he single-handedly solved the vegetable shortage problem for the corps and surrounding communities, earning him a first-class merit award from the Central Military Commission. Even the youngest son is not to be underestimated; working at a weapons research institute, he not only enjoys generous government stipends but has also become an expert at a young age, enjoying a renowned reputation in the field.
As the saying goes, a strong father makes a strong son. Such an outstanding family is truly beyond the reach of others, who dare not even harbor the slightest thought of overstepping their bounds, and may even unconsciously reveal a hint of flattery and obsequiousness. Now, even if he dares to tell Old Madam Lu that Lu Yuan's marriage is not going well, he would not dare to say the same thing in front of Wen Ya. If he said it in front of Old Madam Lu, she could still maintain some face, but it's different with Wen Ya.
Ever since she stepped into the Lu family's old house, a thought of taking advantage of her age had welled up in her mind. She was eager to have a good chat with Lu Yiheng about her son, hoping that he could achieve greater success in his career. That day, she casually mentioned that Lu Yiheng was still single and that she intended to introduce him to her granddaughter-in-law's sister. However, she never expected that from that moment on, Wen Ya's attitude towards her would undergo a complete change.
When she looked at herself, her expression was contorted and her tone became extremely harsh, as if she was deliberately looking for trouble. She thought that she could suppress him just because of her status as his cousin. However, to her utter surprise, she was directly criticized by Lu Yiheng.
Lu Yiheng even called his son over and, in front of her, mercilessly berated him mercilessly. The extent of his criticism was astonishing. For the first time in her life, she had witnessed how cultured people could insult others to such an extent. Without using a single vulgar word, he could render her completely powerless to resist, and instead instill a sense of fear deep within her.
My great-aunt immediately went to find Old Mrs. Lu, hoping she could talk to Lu Yiheng. Little did she know that this cousin-in-law was also a formidable person. She seemed to respond to my request casually, and she was also good at playing the game of Tai Chi, using minimal effort to get rid of me.
Later, she tried several times to bring up the topic of her son's job again, but each time she was about to speak, Old Mrs. Lu would immediately interrupt her, saying in her crisp tone, "We're old now. Our second son is more capable now, and we can't hold him back, can we? We don't want to live like that again. Back when we were down on our luck, we asked for help everywhere, but no one was willing to lend a hand. Now our lives are gradually getting better, and many relatives we hadn't contacted before have reappeared. Sigh, what's that old saying again? Second son's wife, can you help me remember?"
When Wenya heard her mother-in-law's question, she gave a forced smile and slowly said, "Mother, yes, when you're poor, no one cares even if you're deep in the mountains; when you're rich, even distant relatives come to visit."
After hearing this, Grandma Lu nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile, "Yes, that's it! It's always good to read more books!" After saying that, she ignored her cousin and turned to attend to her own business.
The great-aunt stood there, somewhat dazed, watching the old lady and Wenya's retreating figures. Her heart was filled with helplessness and disappointment. Looking back, she realized how foolish she had been. She hadn't even noticed the disrespect shown to her by this mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. She could only force a smile and say, "Sister-in-law, I was just joking with Xiaofen and his friend." Without figuring out the identity of the young woman linked with Wenya, she figured it was best to keep quiet; otherwise, her son would surely come here to get scolded again.
Wenya ignored the confused old lady in front of her and asked directly, "Duoduo, it's okay. This is your own home. Be assertive. There's nothing wrong with that."
Qian Duoduo smiled and nodded when she heard Wen Ya's words. This kind of mother-in-law doesn't seem so bad!
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