"Xiaoxue, you're pregnant!"
Upon hearing the news of Luo Xiaoxue's pregnancy, Luo Mingzhi stood at the door, even happier than she was.
Luo Xiaoxue threw herself into his arms, crying tears of joy: "Brother..."
"Silly girl, everything will be alright." Luo Mingzhi patted her back. "Don't pay attention to your stepmother and the others. Just focus on your pregnancy. Your older brother will come to see you later."
Luo Xiaoxue silently shed tears: "Brother, I've put you in a difficult position."
"Silly girl, you're being too polite by saying such things."
Seeing the harmonious scene between the siblings, Lu Siqiao couldn't understand why Old Lady Zuo was so cold and unapproachable.
It turns out that Luo's mother died in childbirth when she gave birth to Luo Xiaoxue. Old Mrs. Zuo was Luo's stepmother, and she brought two daughters with her when she married Luo's father. She had always been rude and unkind to Luo Mingzhi and his sister.
Luo Xiaoxue defied the marriage arrangement made by Old Madam Zuo in order to marry Lu Mingfeng, which angered her father so much that he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage and died.
From then on, the Luo family severed all ties with Luo Xiaoxue, and they even falsely accused Luo Xiaoxue of killing Luo's father.
This also became a source of anxiety for Luo Xiaoxue.
When Lu Siqiao learned about Luo Mingzhi's past from her, she felt not only pity for her but also a deep sense of empathy.
In her previous life, Luo Xiaoxue had no children and suffered the pain of losing her husband. How desperate must she have been?
"Qiaowa, your uncle knows you're a good girl. The old lady has a sharp tongue, but don't mind her. If you have any difficulties in life, just call your uncle." Lu Mingzhi said to Lu Siqiao affectionately, and then took out twenty yuan from his pocket and stuffed it into her hand, "Take this and buy some candy."
He works in the city's forestry department and is considered one of the more successful members of the Luo family. Over the years, he has been secretly supporting Lu Mingfeng and his wife.
This uncle is nice. Lu Siqiao tilted her head back, her lips curving into a smile that revealed a set of white teeth: "Thank you, Uncle."
Their words reached the ears of Cai Ming and the others.
“This kid is good,” Cai Ming said coldly.
Cheng Ze glared at him and said coldly, "Uncle, you're just acknowledging kinship without consulting my aunt. Be careful, or she'll get angry with you."
Upon hearing He Yan's name, Cai Ming's face fell. He secretly pulled him aside and whispered, "Good lad, if your aunt asks about it later, just say it was your idea. You saw that Qiao Wa had a pitiful background and saved your uncle's life, so you insisted that I take her in as your goddaughter."
"How dare you blame it on me?" Cheng Ze sneered.
Cai Ming whispered, "Kid, I think Qiao Wa will definitely grow up to be a great beauty. Uncle, take her in as your goddaughter. It's good to keep the good stuff in the family. When she grows up, you can marry her. This girl is born with good fortune and will definitely bring good luck to her husband and children."
"You old lecher, don't you dare try anything with her, or I'll make you regret it!" Cheng Ze's face turned cold as he glared at him.
Cai Ming nudged his shoulder and said meaningfully, "See, you like little girls too, don't you?"
"I'm not as despicable as you. I genuinely want her to be happy," Cheng Ze said seriously.
He recalled the first time he saw her; she was covered in blood, lying quietly on the hospital bed, her eyes pleadingly fixed on the door.
At that moment, he felt as if something had punched his chest, a dull, aching pain.
"She is as tenacious as a blade of grass, seemingly delicate and weak, but in reality, she is strong inside," he sighed softly.
Cai Ming seized the opportunity to say, "Whether she is a blade of grass or a delicate flower in a greenhouse, if you want her to grow up healthily, your uncle will have to help protect her."
Cheng Ze hesitated for a long time before saying, "Alright, if my aunt asks, I won't expose your true colors."
When the two returned to the private room, they overheard Lu Siqiao and He Zhangzhi's conversation.
"Grandpa He, are you feeling any better?" Lu Siqiao asked kindly.
He Zhangzhi smiled kindly: "Qiaowa, you're so thoughtful. Grandpa is much better now." He winked at her again, "Do you still have the tea you made for Grandpa last time?"
He deliberately referred to the medicine as tea.
Lu Siqiao's face turned bright red, thinking that he had seen through her little trick.
He Zhangzhi smiled mysteriously: "Grandpa won't tell anyone."
Lu Siqiao breathed a sigh of relief and said cleverly, "Qiaowa will make tea for Grandpa right away."
She walked away, and Cai Ming came over and said, "Dad, what kind of tea would you like? I'll have the waiter bring it to you. Why bother Qiao Wa?"
He Zhangzhi glanced at him: "What, just because you've recognized someone as your goddaughter, I can't order her around?"
"Dad, how could I dare? I'm just worried that the little girl doesn't know the proper etiquette. Even if you want to drink Moutai, I'll buy it for you," Cai Ming said generously.
"How can Moutai compare to the tea brewed by Qiaowa?" He Zhangzhi said disdainfully.
A moment later, Lu Siqiao brought over a glass of plain water.
Cai Ming was about to say that she couldn't even brew tea properly when, to his surprise, He Zhangzhi took the cup and drank it all in one gulp.
"Good water, so good!" He Zhangzhi exclaimed excitedly, recognizing the taste from last time.
Lu Siqiao stuck out her tongue: "Grandpa, it's just a glass of water, it's not worth your praise. Otherwise, Uncle Cai will say that Qiaowa is making a mountain out of a molehill."
"You should call him 'godfather' instead of 'Boss Cai'," Cheng Ze kindly reminded him.
Lu Siqiao's face turned as red as a ripe apple, and she stammered, "Qiaowa wouldn't dare. Uncle Cai is such a big shot, Qiaowa is just a poor girl, I can't possibly be worthy of him. I'm already extremely grateful that Uncle Cai is backing me up."
"Look at how sweet-talking this little girl is. Qiaowa, Uncle Cai only has two rascals and has wanted a daughter for a long time. If you don't mind, I'll talk to your godmother and we can arrange a date for the family reunion ceremony." As Cai Ming spoke, he kept an eye on He Zhangzhi's expression. Seeing that he actually agreed, he exclaimed that Lu Siqiao was really capable, managing to subdue He Zhangzhi as well.
After discussing it for a while, Lu Siqiao quietly said to He Zhangzhi before leaving, "Grandpa He, I'll catch some fish for you to nourish your body later."
He Zhangzhi's eyes lit up: "Were those fish sent by Lu Wenqing?"
Lu Siqiao said innocently, "Qiaowa has the ability to make those fish take the bait."
“Alright, Grandpa won’t take advantage of you. Just tell Grandpa what you want.” He Zhangzhi said with a smile.
Lu Siqiao blinked: "Grandpa, could you send me some junior high and high school books?"
She had never been so eager to learn. Before her stood the pinnacle of knowledge at Beijing University. With his guidance, her desire to skip a grade became a natural progression.
He Zhangzhi showed a pleased expression and sighed, "Okay, Grandpa will have Aze organize it for you later. In the future, if you want any kind of book, just tell Grandpa. Even if it's from abroad, Grandpa can buy it for you."
Lu Siqiao nodded vigorously.
After dinner, Cai Ming handed the Mercedes-Benz to Lu Mingfeng, asking him to drive Luo Xiaoxue and her daughter back to the village.
Sitting in the comfortable leather armchair, Luo Xiaoxue felt like she was in a dream.
Although the rift between her and the Luo family remained unresolved, she had a child.
"Jova, even if Mom has children, you will always be Mom's daughter, irreplaceable."
She was worried that Lu Siqiao would feel neglected, so she said solemnly.
Lu Siqiao smiled and nestled in her arms: "Mom, in the next life, I still want to be your biological daughter."
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