Chapter 739: Playing the Emotional Card
Seeing that Lu Yichen was about to take Zhong Nian Yao away, Mrs. Lu still stiffened her neck and refused to bow her head. Lu Yihong became anxious and quickly stood up to stop them.
"Yichen, don't leave so quickly, let's talk it over!"
If Lu Yichen left today, who knows if he would be able to call him back next time. The Lu family is in a precarious situation right now, and the only person who can solve it is Lu Yichen. As long as Lu Yichen is willing to speak up and clarify that this is all a misunderstanding, the Lu family's crisis can be easily resolved.
"But why do I feel like we're not very welcome here?" Zhong Nianyao smiled innocently, looking cute, but her words pierced the heart. "Actually, we didn't really want to come here. After all, seeing you makes Yichen easily think of those sad things."
It didn't say what Lu Yichen's sad story was, but everyone present knew that it was about how Old Man Lu killed Lu Yichen's biological parents.
Hearing this, everyone present had a hint of embarrassment on their faces.
Madam Lu's face darkened, and she spoke in a reproachful tone, "You came here today just to cause trouble for us, right?"
"You are really wronging us. We never intended to come here."
After saying that, Zhong Nianyao took Lu Yichen's hand and said, "It seems that the people here don't welcome us at all! Let's leave quickly! Otherwise, staying here will only bother them."
Lu Yichen didn't hesitate and took Zhong Nianyao's hand and left.
"Don't go." Lu Yihong stepped forward again and blocked Lu Yichen's way. "Mom didn't mean anything. It's just that Dad passed away, and she's having a hard time accepting it. That's why she's been acting a little erratically lately. Don't make a fuss about it."
After saying that, he looked at Madam Lu and winked, "Mom, don't you think so?"
Madam Lu naturally couldn't swallow this anger, but for the sake of the Lu family, she could only force a smile, "Yichen, Nian Yao, I just said the wrong thing. There have been so many things happening recently, and I haven't been in a good mood, so this is why I am like this. Please don't be offended!"
"Yes! Yes!" Lu Yiming also stepped forward to act as a peacemaker, "Yichen, please sit down first, let's have a good talk!"
Everyone's eyes fell on Lu Yichen, waiting for his answer.
However, Lu Yichen handed the initiative to Zhong Nianyao. He looked at Zhong Nianyao, and his meaning was very clear, that is, to let Zhong Nianyao decide whether to stay.
Zhong Nianyao nodded slightly.
Soon, Lu Yichen took Zhong Nianyao's hand and sat down.
Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao did not speak first, but looked at the other members of the Lu family quietly, as if waiting for them to speak first.
After a long moment, Lu Yihong cleared his throat and spoke, "Yichen, the reason I asked you to come back today is because of the recent rumors. These rumors are so good at distorting the facts. Father is not that kind of person at all. Right now, you are the only one who can help with this matter."
"Ahem!" Lu Yiming beside him also spoke up, "Yichen, we don't want you to do much. We just want you to issue a statement to rebuke those keyboard warriors who are spouting nonsense and tell them to shut up!"
"Why do you think this is just a rumor?" Zhong Nianyao said with a smile, "This is true."
"No, father is definitely not that kind of person." Lu Yile retorted subconsciously.
"Yichen, you just need to issue a statement," Lu Yihong advised. "Father just passed away not long ago. It would be such a great insult to him if he died with such a bad reputation."
Lu Yichen didn't answer immediately, but fell silent. He looked around with sharp eyes, as if observing something.
Mrs. Lu looked at Lu Yichen with a rage. However, since they needed Lu Yichen's help, she could only swallow her anger.
Now the entire Lu family is caught up in public opinion. To resolve the public opinion, we must first resolve Lu Yichen’s issue.
If it weren't for this, she would have kicked Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao out long ago. She didn't want to see Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao at all.
Finally, Lu Yichen spoke, "Impossible."
Hearing this answer, Madam Lu became anxious and almost jumped up, "Lu Yichen, you really don't show any mercy at all, right?"
"I'm not asking you to do anything embarrassing right now. I'm just asking you to clarify. Why can't you help with such a simple matter?"
"What do you want to clarify? Those rumors outside can't be considered as gossip!" Zhong Nianyao said with a smile, "Those things that Mr. Lu did back then were just rumors. What's the big deal? Since they are facts, there is no need to clarify them at all!"
Lu Yichen on the side did not say anything. He was holding Zhong Nianyao's hand and playing with it. It seemed that even Zhong Nianyao's hand was of higher status than theirs.
Mrs. Lu was so angry at Zhong Nianyao's words that she almost had a high blood pressure attack.
Seeing this situation, Lu Yihong winked at his wife.
Shi Shi immediately came to Madam Lu's side, looked at her, and prevented her from saying anything to anger Lu Yichen and Zhong Nian Yao.
Mrs. Lu wanted to say something, but was pulled away by Shi Shi who was standing beside her. Then she saw Shi Shi shaking her head.
She suppressed all her anger and planned that after this turmoil in the Lu family, she would never let Lu Yichen and Zhong Nianyao go.
Lu Yihong calmed down, looked at Lu Yichen, and began to play the emotional card, "Yichen, no one knows what happened back then. But the fact that your father raised you is an ironclad fact."
"Father has been very kind to you for so many years. Do you really want to watch him leave and bear the infamy?"
"Does this have anything to do with me?" Lu Yichen's tone was icy. "I've already investigated everything that happened back then. My biological parents were killed by your father. That's the truth. How dare you still be here and ask me to clarify things for him?"
"Are you stupid, or do you think I'm stupid?"
The cold words echoed in the living room. They were calm, without a trace of complaint, as if simply stating a fact. But everyone present couldn't help but get goosebumps.
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