"Dad, I'm willing but unable. I have no money or power. It's good enough that I can take care of myself. Besides, I'm almost retired and I'm not young anymore. I can't handle all those trivial matters. I want to live a few more years. My children and grandchildren have their own lives. Why bother with so many things!"
Lu Jiangang spouted a bunch of fallacies and sounded very aggrieved. He only had so little money left for retirement, and after paying for his good-for-nothing son's medical treatment, what would he do when he got old?
Hmph, he's really seen through people's hearts. You can't rely on your parents, you have to rely on yourself. Money is the most important thing. You can't count on your children. Saving money is the real deal.
"Smack!"
The old man was so angry that he smashed another teacup, and a few shards splashed onto Lu Jiangang's hand, drawing blood.
"Dad, why are you taking your anger out on me? It's been like this since we were kids. My eldest brother is your pride and joy, he's good in every way. My youngest son is the one you and Mom love the most. I'm nothing, I never get any good things, but I'm the one who gets to vent my anger. Why is that..."
Lu Jiangang was also furious. He was a cadre in his unit, and although he didn't have any real power, his position was still respectable, and everyone had to treat him with courtesy. But the old man never treated him like a human being and would smash things at the drop of a hat. He couldn't stand this dog's attitude anymore!
"You...you...are you even human? Have your mother and I ever skimped on your food or clothing? You're useless and you blame us for not raising you properly. I'll beat you to death, you bastard!"
The old man was so angry that he trembled and couldn't speak.
He never expected his second son to be so full of complaints. His eldest son was indeed his pride, because his eldest son had brought glory to the family with his life, and he deserved it.
The youngest son is also sensible and considerate. Although he doesn't talk much, he is reliable and rarely causes his parents any worry.
The second son was a troublemaker from a young age. He couldn't do anything right. He was bad at studying and even worse at work. He couldn't get into university and couldn't learn any skills. If he were in an ordinary family, Lu Jiangang would definitely have lived a miserable life. But he had good connections and the honor left by his eldest son, which gave him the opportunity to become a cadre. Otherwise, who would have paid any attention to him!
But this bastard is hopeless. Despite being given such a good platform, he became more and more irresponsible, always complaining and blaming others, never looking for problems within himself.
The old man smashed several cups but was still not satisfied. He picked up his cane, which was propped up in the corner, and swung it around aimlessly. "Take a piss and look in the mirror. What are you? How are you comparable to your eldest brother? You can't even compare to the eldest brother's toes!"
Lin Shufang's eyes reddened. She completely agreed with these words. Lu Jiangang and her husband were not even worthy of being compared.
Lu Jiangang was trembling with pain after taking several blows. He shouted angrily, "My brother is good in every way, and I can't compare to him, but I've lived longer than him. What's the use of him being so powerful? He still died young!"
Lin Shufang trembled, tears welled up in her eyes, and she rushed over angrily, slapping Lu Jiangang with all her might.
The burning pain on his face fueled Lu Jiangang's rage, and his expression turned ferocious. Damn it, anyone can hit him now, even a woman dares to slap him. Do they really think he's a pushover?
Lu Jiangang made a vicious move. He didn't dare to hit the old man, but why wouldn't he dare to hit a woman?
But Lu Mo blocked his hand as it reached out.
"Second Uncle, have some self-respect!" Lu Mo's cold eyes chilled Lu Jiangang to the bone.
Lin Shufang slapped him again, saying hatefully, "You still have the nerve to mention your older brother? You think you got into your current job because you're so capable? Bah! My husband risked his life for it. You've enjoyed so many years of good fortune all thanks to my husband. How dare you speak ill of him? Are you even human?"
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