Lu Feng felt the soft, boneless little hand gripping him tightly and said, "Grandpa, we have a daughter now."
"Isn't that child someone you're keeping? You've been married for years!" Lu Bingwen frowned slightly, looking at Lu Wancai with great dissatisfaction.
Although the country now advocates family planning, the older generation still believes that a large family and many children are the right path.
Lu Wancai sat not far away without saying a word. He was also wondering about this matter, but his wife wouldn't let him talk about it, saying that things would happen naturally when the time was right.
But Lu Wancai felt that his son was now a person of importance, and with his social status and wealth, he wouldn't lack women.
“Your sister got pregnant only six months after getting married. For a woman, having a child is the most important thing.” Lu Bingwen straightened his back and said, “Lu Feng, no matter how much money you have, you have to have an heir, you know? Don’t say that the girl is adopted, even if she’s biological, it won’t work.”
Lu Feng could sense that Jiang Xiaoyan beside him was about to cry, so he hurriedly said, "This is between the two of us. Grandpa is celebrating his birthday today, so just enjoy your birthday. As for when to have children, we will naturally make a plan."
"What kind of talk is that? What kind of attitude is that?" Yu Rongguang, standing to the side, stared at Lu Feng angrily and shouted, "Grandpa cares about you, so what? Can't I take care of you anymore? You've only earned a few bucks, and you think you're the boss?"
“I think this is my family’s business,” Lu Feng said.
"What do you mean, 'your home'?" Lu Bingwen was unusually angry. Lu Feng seemed to be showing him great disrespect, and scolded, "You're part of this family too. What do you mean, 'your own home'? I think you're trying to turn the world upside down!"
“Let me tell you, Lu Feng, don’t think that just because you’ve made a name for yourself outside, you can be disrespectful at home. In this family, Grandpa is always the head of the household. Even your father doesn’t dare to say he can make the decisions in his own family. What do you think you’re doing?” Yu Rongguang stared aggressively at Lu Feng and said, “Isn’t this for your own good?”
Lu Feng couldn't stand it anymore. In his mind, no one in the world could directly interfere in his affairs. His values were different from everyone else present.
However, it is now very common for extended families to manage their own families, which gives the impression of top-down control.
“I’ll say it again, this is between the two of us. Since it’s your birthday, just sit there quietly and be the birthday person. Don’t say anything you shouldn’t. You’re just enjoying your retirement now. If you’re kind and gentle, we’ll be filial and everyone will be happy.” Lu Feng said frankly.
Jiang Xiaoyan desperately pulled Lu Feng back, urging him to say less. She said that arguing with an elder in this situation would only make him a laughingstock.
Lu Feng's words shocked everyone present. Lu Bingwen stared at Lu Feng with wide eyes, his face flushed, and pointed at him, shouting, "You've gone too far! You've only made a little money, and you think you can disregard me? I can't control you!"
"Lu Feng, you're making some money, but this family can't keep you here?" the uncle shouted.
“Your grandfather is only doing this for your own good. Why can’t he say anything to you? Not to mention you, even your father has to obey him.”
"This is outrageous! Apologize to your grandfather right now!"
"I've heard people say that the wife the Lu family married is a barren hen. Lu Wancai only has one son, so this branch of the family is probably going to die out."
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The scene was chaotic, with everyone talking at once. Some were watching the spectacle, while others were cursing Lu Feng. The scene was utterly chaotic, and Lu Wancai stood there, his face turning green with anger.
Lu Feng realized that he and the old man had completely different worldviews. If they continued arguing, they would be talking past each other. If he angered Lu Bingwen to death on the spot, these people might kill him.
"It's time to start the meal. We can talk about this later." After saying that, Lu Feng pulled Jiang Xiaoyan towards the table, and all eyes were on him.
Lu Feng sat down and noticed that Jiang Xiaoyan was looking down and not saying anything. He looked down and saw tears streaming down her face. He reached out and wiped her tears, saying, "Grandma, why are you crying again? It's not a big deal. Why don't you go back to the city for the New Year?"
"No!" Jiang Xiaoyan grabbed Lu Feng's arm and said stubbornly, "Leaving would only make us a laughingstock!"
Lu Feng couldn't quite understand people's obsession with having sons these days, and he couldn't comprehend the pain of infertility, which, under such societal pressure, could be enough to drive a person to their death.
Although most parts of the country have abolished the planned economy, the top-down family-style management of many years ago has been retained until more than a decade later, when the rapid urbanization and the impact of the Internet on young people finally broke free from this situation.
This is why the post-90s generation is labeled as a rebellious and decadent generation!
A few minutes later, the birthday celebration returned to normal. People gradually went over to say a few words of blessing to Lu Bingwen, and those who had gifts gave them. Most people came empty-handed because Lu Wancai did not want any money or gifts, and everyone was happy to eat and drink for free.
The eldest uncle stepped forward to comfort Lu Bingwen, with Yao Yao also by his side. Lu Bingwen's expression softened a little, and he turned around to ask, "Why isn't Yao Yao's husband here yet?"
“Grandpa, he’s the chairman of the board and he’s very busy. He said he heard you love tea, so he asked someone to buy some good tea from the place of origin as a birthday gift.”
“Dad, don’t be fooled by his wealth. He’s very filial, much better than some scoundrels.” The eldest uncle said with a smile, “Some people in our family are like frogs in a well. They’ve never seen much of the world. They show their true colors as soon as they get a little money.”
Lu Bingwen snorted coldly and said, "I could tell when Wan Cai was a child that this lineage had no hope!"
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