Chapter 210 Internal Conflict
Lu Guojiu is indeed very worldly-wise now. When others don't speak, he doesn't say anything either. He just sits there fiddling with his sleeves.
Lu Guoji actually didn't quite understand what the old lady meant. First of all, he didn't know Lu Guosheng's current situation. Secondly, he wasn't very clear about the strength of Lu Guojiu's family, because Lu Guojiu was a low-key person and didn't like to brag to others. None of the relatives and friends in the village knew the true abilities of Lu Jingshen and Ai Xiaoxia. At most, they knew that they were doing business and that Ai Xiaoxia's biological parents were leaders, and that was all they knew.
Although Ai Zhu knew Ai Xiaoxia's abilities, she naturally would not spread the matter. How could she let Ai Xiaoxia become the object of everyone's envy?
However, Lu Guosheng understood what his mother meant. He quickly followed Wang Jinfeng's words and said, "Don't worry, mother. We brothers will definitely unite and won't let you worry."
Lu Guosheng said this, and Lu Guoji also said: "Don't worry, mother, I will listen to you."
At this time, Wang Jinfeng looked at Lu Guojiu and said, "Second brother, please express your opinion as well, so that I, your mother, can feel at ease."
Lu Guojiu said: "Mom, I will do what I should do, but I won't do what I shouldn't do."
This was the nonsense chat technique Ai Xiaoxia had taught him. When it was inconvenient to refuse directly, he would answer with words that sounded fine but were completely useless.
Ai Xiaoxia was very satisfied with what her father-in-law said. She smiled secretly at Lu Jingshen and raised her eyebrows.
Lu Jingshen was just thinking that his father's way of chatting was quite sophisticated. He said something but it seemed as if he hadn't said anything. It didn't seem like something he could come up with. Now looking at his wife's eyes, he understood that this was due to the guidance of Ai Xiaoxia. He also smiled and blinked at Ai Xiaoxia.
Wang Jinfeng was a little confused when she heard what her second son Lu Guojiu said: "Second son, you are living a good life now, you are promising, and your children are very capable. The future glory of our Lu family depends on you. You can't just live a good life by yourself. Remember, only when the Lu family is strong and your brothers are capable can you consolidate your position. Can outsiders be the same as your brothers?"
Ai Xiaoxia took over the conversation at the right time. After all, Lu Guojiu was dealing with Wang Jinfeng, and it was not as convenient for him to talk to Wang Jinfeng as she was. She was the granddaughter-in-law, so she had fewer concerns.
She frowned at Wang Jinfeng and asked, "Grandma, when my dad was sick, why didn't you ask my uncle and my younger uncle to help our family? Why wasn't the theory of family unity important then? Why is it important now? Does this matter depend on the occasion, time, and person?"
These words made Wang Jinfeng's face flush, but she also knew that Ai Xiaoxia was not easy to deal with, so she had to humble herself this time and be humble so that her youngest son could get the benefits. Otherwise, if her youngest son was ruined, she would have no happiness in her later years.
She wiped away her nonexistent tears and said to Ai Xiaoxia, "Xiaoxia, grandma knows you have a knot in your heart. In fact, grandma also regrets everything that happened in the past. It was all grandma's fault back then. Grandma was also young and inexperienced. Now grandma really knows she was wrong and regrets it. Please forgive grandma."
Ai Xiaoxia could see that Wang Jinfeng's calling her "Grandma" was so affectionate that it was obvious that she came prepared, so she had to fight her.
She also touched the non-existent tears: "Grandma, you don't know how hard my dad has been through these years. My dad often sits on the kang and cries, saying that his life is not worth living. Even his own mother looks down on him, and his brothers never treat him as a relative. He hasn't wanted to live many times. The wounds of so many years have scarred his heart. It was not until this year that he slowly walked out of the shadow of the past. Grandma, if you really still have a little pity for my dad, don't always say such words of brotherly love and respect, let alone put pressure on him with filial piety. You say these words lightly, but in my dad's heart, they are extremely heavy. My dad is not young anymore, and it has been too difficult these years. Please don't torment him anymore. He is in poor health and has had major surgery. Grandma, I beg you, just leave my dad with the last bit of warmth."
Ai Xiaoxia spoke with tears in her eyes, thinking to herself, when it comes to acting, you are still young. I have watched all the big harem dramas, such as "Huan Zhuan" and "Yi Zhuan". I can almost write the script. How can I not deal with your little routine?
Lu Guojiu lowered his head. He knew his mother's previous purpose and intention. In fact, he was worried that Ai Xiaoxia had no solution. After listening to Ai Xiaoxia's words, he knew that his daughter-in-law always had surprises and she could deal with any tricks of anyone.
Lu Jingshen held back his laughter and lowered his head to fiddle with his scarf. This wife was simply a dramatic actress.
Wang Jinfeng was so upset by Ai Xiaoxia's words that she didn't know what to say, because she couldn't say what she wanted to say now. If she said anything more, it would be like rubbing salt into her second son's wounds. How sad would her second son be?
Lu Guoji was a little puzzled. You know, Wang Jinfeng is a very powerful person in this family. On New Year's Day, how could a junior talk to Wang Jinfeng like this?
He looked at Wang Jinfeng and said, "Mom, the second son's daughter-in-law is really ignorant. You don't have to pay attention to her. How can a junior talk to an elder? She has no respect for her elders. She has a little ability but she doesn't know her own weight. She dares to say anything. What does she know?"
But Wang Jinfeng was extremely anxious and quickly said to Lu Guoji: "Big brother, people like you who always stay in the village have no horizons. Our Lu family will rely on Jingshen and his wife in the future. The second brother is a person with good fortune. You should spend more time with the second brother in the future. No matter what unpleasantness there was in the past, you are the eldest brother, so apologize to your younger brother quickly."
"What? Mom, you want me to apologize to the second brother? Why? I'm the eldest brother, so what if I suppressed him a little in the past?" Lu Guoji didn't understand what his mother meant at all.
Wang Jinfeng was furious: "Boss, you don't listen to me? If I say you're wrong, you're wrong. You were wrong about Zhang Tingting before."
At this time, Jiang Lirong couldn't help but speak up: "Mom, even if Tingting may have had some misunderstandings with them at that time, it's not a big deal. I haven't even had time to tell you a big happy news. Our Tingting is pregnant. If it's a boy, he will be your great-grandson. Tingting is a great contributor to our family."
Only then did Ai Xiaoxia remember what Zhang Tingting meant by those strange words before. It turned out that she was pregnant. However, why did an ordinary family's pregnancy become like the emperor wanting a grandson to inherit the throne?
Wang Jinfeng was happy to hear the news, but this happiness was nothing compared to what happened in Lu Guosheng's family. Besides, Wang Jinfeng had many grandchildren, so she would not have to worry about not having great-grandchildren. The most important thing now was that Lu Guojiu could ask Lu Jingshen to help Lu Guosheng find a good job again.
But it is useless to make a promise directly to Lu Guojiu. Now we have to use the big hat of family affection to pressure him.
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