She can no longer hear what her family members are saying.
At this moment, Chen Niaoshu was only thinking about how to get Maiwei to withdraw the lawsuit and reach a settlement.
On the other side of the compound was the Lu family's residence.
Grandpa Lu calmly brewed tea in his study.
"There's chaos outside, and you're still at home drinking tea!" Grandma Lu said sternly, stepping into the study.
She snorted coldly, sat down opposite the old man, and slammed her hand on the table.
"If the sky falls, there are tall people to take care of it. Why are you worrying? Your heart isn't good to begin with," Old Master Lu said with a faint smile, quickly trying to comfort him.
How could he not know what's going on outside?
But he didn't care. Even if they lost the lawsuit, Maiwei wouldn't dare to ask for that much compensation unless they didn't want the Chinese market.
Everyone outside is waiting to see the Lu family make a fool of themselves; frankly, it's just jealousy.
After Lu Yunshen retired from the military, many people did not expect that he would do so well in Fuzhou.
"Do you know about Yun Shen's shipping company?" Old Mrs. Lu calmed down a bit.
She was so frightened by the rumors that they could trigger a relapse of her heart condition.
"Don't worry about it. Yun Shen will be back in a few days. When has that kid ever let anyone control him?" Old Master Lu said calmly.
He poured a cup of tea for his wife, a smile welling up in his eyes.
Grandma Lu nodded. "That would be best."
What she was worried about was whether her grandson's girlfriend would be a good match.
"Qingyu didn't say anything, so it's alright," Grandpa Lu continued to reassure her.
This lawsuit has alarmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who may think that China will handle this matter with milder measures again.
Grandma Lu took a sip of tea and didn't say anything.
No matter what rumors circulate within the compound, they are just rumors, just like the previous rumors about the Chen family's granddaughter and Yun Shenchu's boyfriend.
Old Mrs. Lu knew perfectly well that the Chen family and the Lu family were now on two different paths, and it was best if they didn't have any contact.
The Beijing social circle isn't large, and the fact that the Lu family doesn't take sides is already quite conspicuous.
Although the Chen family doesn't take sides, there are too many variables.
…
A week later, on the train from Fukushima to Kyoto.
"We'll be there in two hours." Lu Qiuying raised her hand and glanced at her watch.
Lin Ziyan leaned against the window, watching the scenery rushing past.
"I'm going crazy if we don't get there soon..." she said listlessly.
Lin Ziyan had never taken a train ride for such a long time before.
After three days and four nights, she felt like she smelled terrible.
Lu Qiuying smiled and shook her head, then poured her a cup of hot water.
The journey was relatively safe.
"Aren't you going to visit any tourist attractions in Beijing?" Lu Qiuying asked suspiciously.
Lin Ziyan drank a few sips of hot water before saying, "I'm not going."
In her past life, she traveled around Beijing on a shoestring budget with her classmates, visiting every tourist attraction.
The main reason for this trip is to visit the Beijing Lianchao supermarket.
"My great-aunt called my uncle and mentioned my trip to Beijing. He booked the Huazhou International Hotel for me. Do you know where it is?" Lin Ziyan asked casually as she remembered.
Lu Qiuying paused for a moment, "Near my home, the only foreign-owned hotel in Beijing."
Lin Ziyan nodded, not surprised that her uncle would book such a hotel.
There are guesthouses everywhere in Beijing now, and the accommodations are probably just average.
However, it is still much better than Fukushima.
As the two chatted idly, time flew by, and the train slowly pulled into Beijing Railway Station.
The aisle of the carriage was crowded with people, but Lin Ziyan remained calmly seated and showed no intention of getting up.
Lu Qiuying wanted to say something, but after seeing her expression, she didn't speak.
There were two women in the same carriage, each with a child, but the children didn't cry or fuss for so many days; they would just eat and then sleep.
"Miss, I have a lot of things, could you help me carry one of my bags?"
"My husband is waiting for us at the platform," the older woman suddenly said, her eyes showing some timidity.
Another woman, slightly younger, was carrying a child on her back and dared not speak. She was also carrying three bags and had difficulty walking.
There were only a few of them left in the carriage; the two passengers on the top deck got off at the previous stop.
"Sure." Lin Ziyan smiled and picked up a bag for him.
Lu Qiuying's eyes were full of surprise, but she didn't show it on her face.
That old woman only dared to ask Lin Ziyan for help, not Lu Qiuying.
They were almost the last to get off the train. It was pitch black outside, and they couldn't tell who was who at all.
Everyone was dressed in dark clothes and carrying large and small bags.
Lin Ziyan only brought a small suitcase and a cloth bag, making her travel light.
Lu Qiuying pushed a large suitcase.
"Girl, over there," the old woman called out.
Lin Ziyan didn't move, but pulled Lu Qiuying to stand still.
The two women were so focused on looking back at them that they didn't notice the plainclothes police officer standing in front of them.
"Auntie, I won't go with you," Lin Ziyan said with a smile, but the smile didn't reach her eyes.
The old woman's face instantly changed, and she shouted to the side, "Come out quickly, grab her..."
Three men dressed in dark blue clothes ran towards Lin Ziyan.
"Mother of the child, how can you live with yourself abandoning such a young child?" the old woman cried out in grief.
Lu Qiuying was stunned for a few seconds, and when she came to her senses, the men were already in front of her.
Those nearby listened, glanced at the scene, and walked away.
"Come home with me..."
A man spoke sharply and reached out to grab Lin Ziyan's hand.
The other two surrounded them.
"What couple doesn't argue?" the old woman said loudly as she walked over carrying a child on her back.
"Ayan, come home with us quickly, we'll talk about everything once we get home," the old woman added.
Lu Qiuying stared at the old woman, and when she inadvertently saw the cold light in her eyes, her hands trembled involuntarily.
Was all that cowardice just an act?
Lin Ziyan pulled Lu Qiuying back to the carriage entrance and said coldly,
"Auntie, isn't the child on your back your grandson?"
The group stopped in their tracks, their eyes revealing wariness.
The old woman subconsciously touched her back, her mind in turmoil.
By this time, there weren't many people left on the platform.
She gritted her teeth and immediately gave the man who was approaching a meaningful look.
The two girls in front of me are so pretty, they're sure to fetch a good price.
The old woman made up her mind and decided to stick to the original plan.
She frequently travels this route, and there are many of their people nearby, so she's not worried about making a mistake.
As long as she insists that these two girls are her wives, no one else will dare to interfere in her family affairs.
"What are you standing there for? Bring him back first. Aren't you embarrassed enough already?" the old woman scolded sternly.
Lu Qiuying coldly watched the group. The young aunt looked bewildered, her legs still trembling, whether from the cold or fear, it was hard to tell.
"Come home with me obediently, or you'll regret it..." Several men approached them.
He was about to grab their hands...
Beep...
A whistle blew, and a security guard from the platform in the distance walked over.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lin Ziyan kicked the shin of the man who was closest to her.
He lost his balance and fell to the side.
Seeing that things were going badly, the other two men immediately fled.
"Don't come any closer, or I'll strangle her..."
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