“Sidi, you’re welcome to come to your uncle’s house whenever you want.” Luo Xiaoxue held Lu Sidi’s hand and said with a wry smile, “We can’t handle your parents’ tempers. Your mother was very unhappy that Qiaowa brought you to the capital without permission. We’re just afraid of the worst-case scenario. It’s not that we don’t want to take you in, but the responsibility is too great.”
Lu Sidi twisted her skirt, her face full of disappointment.
She really didn't want to go back to that home.
Unfortunately, none of her beloved family members wanted the best for her.
Just then, Lu Siqiao's phone rang.
"Your older sister wants you to move in with her for a while," she said calmly to Lu Sidi.
Perhaps it was because Lu Sirou had benefited from the auction and her net worth had soared, that she took the initiative to offer to have her younger sister live with her.
Lu Sidi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Lu Siqiao first took her to Lu Sirou's apartment, and then took the main family back to the villa in the suburbs.
This place is much smaller than the manor in City A, but it still has ten acres of land, all planted with various fruits. The fishpond also raises common edible fish. The house is a modern three-story building with large floor-to-ceiling windows, warm-colored curtains, and comfortable sofas, full of thoughtful details.
"I didn't want to come. First, I didn't want to disturb your studies, and second, I was afraid that the old lady would feel uncomfortable."
After washing up, Lu Siqiao nestled in Luo Xiaoxue's arms, listening to her loving voice, and pouted, saying, "Grandma is a very good person. She never restricts my friendships. It's mainly because I missed you all. We are family, and family should be together."
"Mom, I have many businesses, but I don't have many people I trust. I really need you." She looked up at me with a look of dependence.
She knew Lu Mingfeng and his wife's weakness. If she suggested inviting them to enjoy a life of luxury, they would definitely refuse, fearing she would take advantage of them. But if she asked them to come and help her, they would go through fire and water without even asking why.
"Mom, it's so good to see you here," Lu Siqiao said softly. "I missed you all."
The next morning, Qian Wenjie personally drove to pick up Lu Siqiao and take her to the Qian family home.
Besides him, a group of people came to the door.
Grandma Ruan led Lu Mingyuan's family, carrying a live chicken in her hand. As she entered the villa, she looked around in amazement.
"No one visits the temple without a reason," Lu Siqiao knew what the second branch of the family was up to when they started getting cocky.
"You go ahead and get busy, I'll take care of things here," Luo Xiaoxue said, patting the back of her hand.
Lu Siqiao had no choice but to leave with Qian Wenjie first. She was going back to school tonight, and who knew if the eldest son's family could hold the fort.
As soon as she left, the tense nerves of Grandma Ruan and the others relaxed.
"If Si Di hadn't told us you were in the capital, we wouldn't have known." Old Mrs. Ruan looked at Luo Xiaoxue with a reproachful expression, blaming her for not understanding social etiquette.
Master Lu said coldly, "We arrived in the capital late yesterday and didn't even have time to pack. What difference does it make whether you say it sooner or later?"
Seeing that he always favored the eldest son's family, Old Lady Ruan was so angry that she grimaced and scolded, "I was just saying something, and you're making such a fuss. Are you afraid others won't know how well you treat the eldest son's family?"
"Mom, it's my fault. I was planning to call you today and then visit you later," Luo Xiaoxue quickly said, trying to smooth things over.
But Old Lady Ruan seized on this and kept nagging, "You are of noble status, how could we trouble you to come and see us? Besides, there are many people and gossips in our small alley, and we are afraid that we would offend your eyes."
"If that's really what you think, then we won't come to see you. What do you want from me today?" Third Master Lu sat on the stairs, rubbing his slightly balding head, and said with dissatisfaction.
Seeing the elderly couple arguing, Liu Yan quickly stepped forward to apologize, saying, "Father, we are family. We had to come and see you after learning that you had come to the capital."
"Dad, did Qiao Wa buy this house for you to live in? Whose name is on the property deed?" Lu Mingyuan asked impatiently.
The couple's words conveyed an important message.
The second wife has her eye on this place.
“This house belongs to Qiaowa. She’s just lending it to us. We can buy a house later when we’ve made some money,” Luo Xiaoxue explained with a smile. “Qiaowa can also come and stay for a while on weekends.”
"So it was just a place for you to live in?" Lu Mingyuan spat and sneered. "You raised her for so long, you deserve some credit even if you didn't do anything special. It would be perfectly reasonable to buy you a house as a gift. Sigh, you've all benefited the Fang family, just like our second branch."
Luo Xiaoxue couldn't stand him saying anything bad about Lu Siqiao, and said coldly, "Second Uncle, how old is Qiaowa? How much money can he earn? This house might still be the Fang family's property. If we want to live in a big house, we can save up for it ourselves in the future. We won't ask Qiaowa to buy us a house."
Lu Mingyuan snorted coldly: "Sister-in-law, you have too good a temper, which is why you've spoiled Qiaowa so much. Now she's becoming more and more distant from our Lu family. You've really raised an ungrateful child."
“That’s because she’s not close to you. She’s incredibly considerate to us.” Luo Xiaoxue directly tore off his hypocritical mask.
Lu Mingyuan was rendered speechless by the rebuttal.
Luo Xiaoxue is too formidable; how could he, a man, possibly be a match for her? He quickly gestured to Old Lady Ruan.
Grandma Ruan said, "You live in this big house, but the second son's family is in a terrible state. Their living conditions are shabby, and Xiaodong is about to start first grade, so it's even more inconvenient for them to get around. How about this, you clean up the second-floor room and let them make do for a while."
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Without a second thought, Third Master Lu said coldly, "This house doesn't belong to us. We're just staying here temporarily. If you want to stay, talk to Qiao Wa."
They also made a fuss once before in City A, wanting to move into the manor in Shashixu.
Lu Siqiao did not agree and instead used Cai Ming's name.
Now that the villa is Lu Siqiao's legitimate property, they figured the eldest son's family would have no reason to refuse them.
But then they brought up Jova.
Liu Yan said irritably, "Dad, Qiaowa only comes back twice a month, why ask her? If she's letting you stay, it's up to us. It's always good to help others, and good to yourself. Xiaodong is also your grandson, a legitimate member of the Lu family..."
Third Master Lu didn't want to scold her, so he just said indifferently, "Now that the family has separated, there's no reason for two brothers to live together again. It's inconvenient."
His words enraged Old Mrs. Ruan. She walked up to him, pointed at him, and scolded, "You, you're always looking after the eldest son's family. Don't forget, the second and third sons are also your sons. If you can't treat them all equally, don't be so biased!"
Master Lu slowly stood up, his eyes narrowed coldly: "I said, there is absolutely no reason for two brothers to live together. Do whatever you want."
After saying that, he said to Luo Xiaoxue, "Xiaoxue, don't pay attention to them, and don't keep them for dinner. Just let them go back."
I picked up my straw hat and went for a walk.
"I'm not living like this anymore!"
Grandma Ruan was so angry that she sat on the ground and started throwing a tantrum.
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