Lu Zhengye only attended school for a few days when he was taken back by the Gu family, but he didn't like it and that was that.
However, being in a place like the Island of the Dead, where all sorts of people mingle, he could speak many languages, and Zhang Yuanhe had also taught him a lot of common sense about the outside world, so Lin Yusheng did not think that her Aye was inferior to those who had read the classics.
The light turned green, and Lin Yusheng shook his hand, saying, "I understand, let's drive."
...
In the end, no one touched their chopsticks at this last meal.
Lu Jing helped the old butler to his feet and said, "Let's go back."
"Sir, would you like to eat something before you leave?"
Lu Jing smiled wryly, "I can't eat anymore."
He hadn't been able to eat anything for two days and could only drink water; he could feel that his life was coming to an end.
The Lu residence was very quiet at night, and everyone gathered at Lu Jing's door.
Lu Jing slept for a very long time. It took the old butler half an hour to wake him up.
The family doctor came to examine him, and Lu Jiwen and the others also put down their work and rushed back.
Lu Mochuan sat on the sofa, his whole being exuding sadness and exhaustion, with a hint of dejection.
Xie Yuqiong felt sorry for her son and said, "Mo Chuan, go back to your room and rest."
"How can I go back to rest in peace with Grandpa like this?" Lu Mochuan frowned.
"There's nothing we can do about it; it doesn't matter whether you're here or not."
Just as Lu Mochuan was about to retort, the family doctor came out from inside.
He rushed forward all by himself, while Lu Jiwen and his wife remained motionless.
"Doctor, how is my grandfather?"
The doctor shook his head apologetically, "Go in and spend some of the old man's last moments with him."
Lu Mochuan looked incredulous, his eyes filled with tears.
He stepped inside with difficulty, and Lu Jiwen and Xie Yuqiong exchanged a glance before following suit.
Lu Jing lay on the bed, his pupils already beginning to dilate.
Lu Mochuan forced a smile and squatted down beside his bed, "Grandpa."
Lu Jing was brought back to his senses by the sound. He tried to focus his gaze on his grandson's face, wanting to see his appearance one last time.
Upon seeing it, he chuckled twice, as if he had phlegm stuck in his throat.
He used his last bit of strength to raise his hand, and Lu Mochuan quickly took his hand in his palm. His body temperature was no longer as warm as before.
"Grandpa," Lu Mochuan choked up again.
Lu Jing spoke with difficulty, addressing the old butler.
"Let everyone else leave. I... have something to say to Mo Chuan alone."
Lu Jiwen and his wife were shocked, but Lu Jing didn't even glance at them.
"Dad, what do you mean?" Lu Jiwen asked coldly.
Lu Jing closed his eyes, unwilling to answer the question.
The old steward went to invite the two of them out, but neither of them moved.
Lu Mochuan couldn't help but say, "Mom and Dad, you should go out first."
Lu Jiwen clenched his fist, then relaxed it, and finally snorted coldly before leaving.
The door was closed, leaving only the grandfather and grandson inside.
Lu Jing opened his eyes again, tears streaming down his face.
Lu Mochuan, suppressing a sob, wiped away his tears and asked, "Grandpa, would you like some porridge?"
Lu Jing shook his head, as if he was using the last bit of strength to remember his grandson's face.
His breathing was already more inhaling than exhaling.
"Mo Chuan, Grandpa was wrong. From now on, go do what you like to do. Don't fight with A Ye anymore. The fate of the Lu family is already sealed."
"Don't feel sorry for anyone. Everything is cause and effect. We have to pay for the sins we committed. Don't hate Aye. You will have to rely on him in the future. He is not a bad person. Grandpa left you some money. It is not the Lu family's assets, but it is enough for you to live a worry-free life for the rest of your days."
Lu Mochuan was already sobbing uncontrollably. "I'm sorry, Grandpa, I'm late."
"No, Grandpa is glad you didn't grow up at home."
"Grandpa wants to ask you a favor. Your uncle will be released from prison in half a month. Could you help Grandpa... pick him up? Don't tell your parents about this."
Although Lu Mochuan didn't know why, he still nodded obediently.
After Lu Jing finished speaking, he gradually loosened his grip on Lu Mochuan's hand.
The room was too quiet; Lu Mochuan could hear his grandfather's breathing gradually stopping.
He held his grandfather's hand, as if trying to hold onto the remaining warmth, but it was all in vain.
Three hours later, Lu Mochuan dragged his numb legs out.
The butler stood outside the door, while Mr. and Mrs. Lu Jiwen sat on the sofa.
The old butler asked, "How is the master?"
"Grandpa... passed away at 9:28."
The old butler was completely stunned.
Mr. and Mrs. Lu Jiwen stood up in shock.
Lu Jiwen walked over with a sullen face. "Didn't he say he wanted to see me?"
Lu Mochuan shook his head numbly.
Lu Jiwen was so angry that he pushed over a vase, and the old butler couldn't catch it before he could grab it.
The old butler's pupils dilated in shock. "This is the master's favorite vase!"
“The person is dead, what use is this dead thing?” Lu Jiwen asked with red eyes.
Lu Mochuan watched this scene with a mocking smile, "No wonder Grandpa didn't want to see you before he died."
Lu Jiwen was furious and punched Lu Mochuan.
Lu Mochuan endured it, and blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
The old butler suddenly laughed, his eyes full of mockery. "The master already knows the truth about what happened back then. How can he face you now?"
Lu Jiwen's body trembled, and his expression became somewhat subtle.
Lu Mochuan: "What truth? Is there anything I don't know?"
Xie Yuqiong's expression was not good, and she clearly knew what had happened. She said, "Don't ask so many questions. Go and call someone to prepare for your grandfather's funeral."
Lu Mochuan suppressed his anger; his grandfather had just passed away, and he didn't want the family to be turned upside down.
*
The news of Lu Jing's death spread the next day.
Although everyone knew that the Lu family's future status might be in jeopardy, out of respect for the deceased, many wealthy families in Lucheng still came to pay their respects.
Lu Jiwen saw this as an opportunity and desperately tried to win over collaborators, appearing unusually proactive at the funeral.
Xie Yuqiong was disheartened. She stood there silently, looking dejected.
The only ones truly saddened at the funeral were Lu Mochuan and the old butler.
Even the guests who came to pay their respects were more heartbroken than Lu Jiwen.
Lu Mochuan ignored the voices and looked towards the gate, hoping to see his second brother.
...
Lu Jing's death was not unexpected for Lin Yusheng and Lu Zhengye, but neither of them paid much attention to it, since true feelings no longer existed.
Qin Yi and Lu Zhengye have been working together to find incriminating evidence against Lu Jiwen.
Rumors kept circulating online, and Lu's stock price had already fallen to rock bottom.
Fearing that Lu Jiwen might act rashly if pushed too far, Lin Yusheng canceled all her engagements and stayed home to take care of the children.
Lin Yusheng initially felt guilty towards the child, but Lu Shifan was overjoyed.
"Finally, no more homework!"
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