Chapter 174: A Pause in the Bustle
Lu Yao always quietly amazes everyone.
Suddenly I became curious about the original plot direction of Lu Yao.
However, such talents, no matter what circumstances they are in, will not remain unknown for long.
They seem silent on the surface, but in fact they are quietly taking root and working hard to bloom brilliant flowers.
When I look at the film, I feel as pure as ice.
The smile in Lu Mingchao's eyes was like ripples on the water, slowly and gracefully.
The same piece of paper, in the eyes of Old Lady Zhang, is a death warrant.
"Nephew Wei Xian, are you here prepared?"
Wei Zhang said calmly, "It's not good to trouble the old lady twice for the same thing."
"Please take a look, old lady."
Old Lady Zhang took a closer look, and with a hint of surprise in her heart, she said with a fake smile, "My nephew has a capable man under his command."
"It's just to make a living." Wei Zhang's response was flawless.
Old Lady Zhang placed the paper upside down on the wooden table, then pressed it heavily with her fingertips, and said in a deep voice, "As sensible people, we should be honest with each other. My dear nephews, do you really want to be so decisive about this matter?"
"My dear nephews, you have lived in Lotus Town for a long time, and your relationship with the Zhang family is not just a day or a night. You should know that what is detailed on the paper is the ancestral property of the Zhang family passed down from generation to generation."
"Unless the family encounters a major change, facing the desperation of being torn apart and having nowhere to go, the ancestral property should never be touched or sold lightly. Your actions are forcing me to become a sinner of the Zhang family and making me bear the bad name of being unfilial. This is truly an unjust act!"
Old Mrs. Zhang was extremely emotional, her face flushed, and a thick breath came out of her nose.
There was a slight sound, and the thin paper was torn.
Seeing the torn paper, Old Lady Zhang felt an indescribable sense of joy in her heart.
After a long sigh, he continued, "Since you all already know that the purpose of my selling the land and paving the road is to support Sun Kee in Changhe County, then you should also understand that even though there are speculations and rumors from the outside world, Sun Kee, as an old brand, is still stronger than a horse. Its strength should not be underestimated, and it will never default on any debts."
"Sun's is not only supported by the eldest son Sun, but also has a backbone like Sun Wude. Sun Wude was able to start a business on his own, and now he is also capable of leading Sun's to overcome difficulties and regain its glory."
"If you are willing to give me a little face today..."
Lu Mingchao's eyes twitched slightly.
Sun Wude?
No morals?
The ancestors of the Sun family were far-sighted in the matter of naming.
The story of Mr. Sun's rise to wealth is a story of immorality and dishonesty.
Perhaps, when he was young, Sun Wude was indeed a man of opportunism, daring and fighting spirit.
As for now, let’s not talk about it.
"With the sound of the money being thrown on the ground, could it be that Old Lady Zhang also signed a written contract with the Sun family, clearly indicating the mortgaged property, and stamped it with Old Lady Sun's private seal?"
Although the sound was not loud, a dense layer of goose bumps appeared on Old Mrs. Zhang's arms.
Just like the dim lanterns hanging under the eaves, they swayed from side to side in the raging cold wind, constantly hitting the gray walls, which made people feel disgusted.
Old Mrs. Zhang: I finally know what it feels like to eat flies!
"Let's put it this way..."
Wei Zhang interrupted Old Lady Zhang's cunning excuses and said, "Yes, let's put things in perspective. We, a small family, will not interfere with Old Lady and Sun Bantian's big business, but please let us rest assured, Old Lady."
"Especially since the old lady has such confidence in the Sun family, there is no need to worry about being unable to repay the debt and having to mortgage it."
"It's just a deed that's better than nothing."
We have already broken off relations today, so the nice words are just pretense.
"Wei Zhang!" Old Mrs. Zhang suddenly raised her voice.
Wei Zhang smiled gently and calmly, "Old lady, are you calling me to sign a deed and write a document with me first?"
He immediately bowed and said, "Wei respectfully obeys your command."
Old Lady Zhang scanned the people in the flower hall one by one, and said through her teeth, "Okay, okay, okay."
"Very well."
"Things change. You are so eager to take advantage of others' misfortunes. Aren't you afraid of retribution?"
Old Mrs. Zhang flicked her sleeves, spread out the paper, picked up her pen, and finished it in one go.
Wei Zhang took the document and shook it. He waited until the ink dried before passing it to the others. He looked up at Old Lady Zhang and said, "Wei has learned a lot today. Not signing a document is a favor. Signing a document is the right thing to do. How come Old Lady said it was a mean act of adding insult to injury?"
"In this case, there is no need for Wei Zhang to do business with us anymore."
Wei Zhang bowed and walked away.
The merchants who arrived together all followed Wei Zhang's lead and left together.
Wei Tang felt like she was sitting on pins and needles. She was so upset that she thought it was inappropriate for her to stay here, so she looked at Lu Mingchao as if for help.
Lu Mingchao stood up and bowed, "I won't bother you any more, I will wait for old lady Zhang's instructions."
"Are they also your work?" Old Mrs. Zhang gritted her teeth.
Looking at Lu Mingchao was like looking at an irreconcilable enemy who dug up one's ancestral graves and killed one's parents.
Lu Mingchao chuckled, "Grandma Zhang, please don't get angry and splash dirty water at will."
"Goodbye."
Wei Tang followed closely behind Lu Mingchao.
There seemed to be the crisp sound of cups and plates falling to the ground and shattering in the flower hall. Lu Mingchao turned around and glanced at them from a distance.
When you are living in the wild and worried about your safety in the future, you will miss these beautiful broken cups.
Outside the palace.
Wei Tang tugged at Lu Mingchao's sleeve and sighed with lingering fear, "This is the first time in my life that I was so shocked and dumbfounded by the excitement. I was afraid that Old Lady Zhang would be irritated and chase you with his cane in hand to beat you."
"Catch me and beat me?" Lu Mingchao said in a long tone, "Old Lady Zhang has to be respectable."
Wei Tang smiled suddenly, then suddenly thought of something and his smile faded. After hesitating for a moment, he bit his lip and summoned up his courage to ask, "Did Zhang Sheng and Young Master Sun instruct Sister Zhi to falsely accuse Brother Lu?"
Lu Mingchao said casually, "It's not really an order."
"They used coercion and inducement, and they hit it off immediately."
"Sister Wei, I won't bother Cheng Zhi about this matter anymore."
Wei Tang's fair and tender face turned red in an instant, and she waved her hands to explain, "Ming Chao sister, that's not what I meant."
She just didn't expect Cheng Zhi to conspire with others to harm Brother Lu.
"I understand." Lu Mingchao pinched Wei Tang's cheek with itchy hands.
Suddenly, Wei Tang was like a wild cat with its fur standing on end. He put his hands on his hips, his round almond-shaped eyes widened even wider, and said in a fierce tone, "You are disrespectful. I am older."
Just as Lu Mingchao was about to smooth the little wild cat's fur, he saw the little wild cat become docile and elegant at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Following Wei Tang's line of sight, Lu Yao and Wei Zhou were waiting at the entrance of the alley.
"Chao Chao." Lu Yao waved towards Lu Mingchao.
Wei Tang: You can also just wave to her by default.
Wei Tang clutched the handkerchief, thinking to himself in a self-deceiving way.
It was getting darker and dusk was falling.
[Yun Jin was turned over by Hong Lang]