Chapter 9: A Close Call



“But Dad lost his job—” Lu Siqiao said, conflicted.

“Silly child, you can find another job if you lose one, but if you lose your life, you lose everything.” Third Master Lu came out and said earnestly, “Your father has a skill, so you won’t have trouble finding a job.”

Lu Siqiao's eyes reddened, and she was about to say something when she heard a strange voice coming from outside the door.

"I told you that brat was a jinx, but you wouldn't believe me!"

Shao Lihua stormed in with her two children, yelling, "Today you can lose your job, tomorrow you can bring death to someone!"

"Shao Lihua, shut up!" Luo Xiaoxue stepped forward and argued, "Qiaowa saved my father-in-law and husband!"

"Pah! She even lost her job, and she still claims to have saved someone? She's a jinx!" Shao Lihua spat. "If you ask me, the eldest son's family shouldn't adopt her anymore. Just send her to an orphanage. Don't let her bring bad luck to the entire Lu family!"

"Third brother's wife, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!" Third Master Lu glared and cursed, "Go home right now!"

Unexpectedly, Lu Zhenxing and his sister stepped forward, one of them grabbing his hand and wailing, "Grandpa, you're biased! Ever since Lu Siqiao came to Uncle's house, you haven't loved us anymore! We're your own grandchildren too!"

"Who said Grandpa doesn't love you?" Grandpa Lu could scold Shao Lihua, but he had no way to deal with his two grandsons.

"Sister-in-law, our family affairs are none of your business. If you don't like Qiaowa, just ignore her and keep your distance from her in the future."

Lu Mingfeng, fearing that Lu Siqiao would be neglected, said with a firm gaze.

Continue read on readnovelmtl.com


Recommendation



Comments

Please login to comment

Support Us

Donate to disable ads.

Buy Me a Coffee at ko-fi.com
Chapter List