Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Chapter 53 Lu Fu...
Chapter 53
What Mrs. Lu worried about finally happened.
The woman Lu Hongzhi kept outside was actually kneeling at the gate with her child in her arms, crying, as if she would not get up from her knees until the mother and daughter were allowed to return to their ancestral home.
She might kneel, but a group of tabloid reporters were waiting at the Lu family's gate, waiting for a sequel. Many Hong Kong citizens now buy newspapers just to read the sequel to the Lu family's story.
According to mainland sources, Madam Lu and Lu Hongzhi's marriage was also an arranged one. Madam Lu, who had little affection for her husband, paid no attention to Lu Hongzhi's romantic affairs, let alone his numerous women or children. After all, she had been taught from a young age to be a competent mistress of the household, unconcerned with concubines and illegitimate children, lest she lose her status and bring shame to her family.
In the past, a foolish concubine had danced before her. She showed no mercy, having her beaten to death with a stick and summoning everyone in her family to witness the ceremony. Furthermore, she personally sent away the concubine's eldest son, whose whereabouts remain a mystery to this day.
The concubines and illegitimate children were all terrified, but the one who made them behave and obey was Lu Hongzhi, the head of the family.
This bastard didn't say a word the whole time.
Knowing they all had to live under the Madam's control, they all became incredibly sensible. Of course, that was only on the surface; who knows how many more subtle tactics were used behind the scenes. Lu Shengyan had personally experienced quite a few.
After so many years, Hong Kong law suddenly abolished concubines.
From then on, Lu Hongzhi no longer brought new people home, and the Lu family no longer had to worry about housing shortages.
After living in peace for several years, all the men in the family kept mistresses outside, but the Lu family was the only one that was reported in the newspapers because of this scandal.
Mrs. Lu felt deeply ashamed. Many wealthy wives in Hong Kong even called to check on her, under the guise of concern. Some even offered her all sorts of detrimental and self-defeating advice, just to watch the fun.
Mrs. Lu was annoyed when she discovered that Lu Hongzhi had recently been having an affair with a male celebrity. Mrs. Lu, who was in menopause, could no longer tolerate it.
But Lu Hongzhi said, "Men can't have children, so what's so hard to bear?" Wasn't he less of a worry than the mother and daughter kneeling outside the door? He also said that having more or less children wouldn't affect Lu Shengyan's share of the family fortune. The real concerns were the concubines and illegitimate children, who would share 30% of the inheritance with all the illegitimate children.
The inheritance rule of 70% for legitimate and 70% for illegitimate children was passed down from the previous dynasty, and it was also the main reason why Mrs. Lu did not kill those illegitimate children.
Mrs. Lu was fine, but when they heard this, those aunts and illegitimate children of the Lu family who seemed honest and sensible on the surface started to make a fuss.
They were not easy to deal with to begin with, so from the day these people started fighting among themselves, the Lu residence was in a state of chaos. Then, Mrs. Lu, unable to bear it any longer, even started to ask for a divorce.
I don't want to stay in this rotten place anymore.
The old man and old lady of the Sheng family were still around, so how could they let their daughter be "confused"? However, Mrs. Lu was determined to divorce Lu Hongzhi and even moved out of the Lu family mansion.
Lu Shengyan came to find Weisheng, not because he really wanted to kill his half-brothers and sisters at this critical juncture, but because he planned to get some medicine from Weisheng first.
There are drugs that make men sterile and drugs that make people weaker but not dead.
He was only eighteen years old, and it was difficult for him to convince everyone to take over the Lu Corporation. Even with the Sheng family behind him, they were not completely trustworthy. So his father had to hold on for a few more years.
However, the most urgent task is to prevent his father from leaving offspring everywhere and end this farce of the Lu family from the root.
Weisheng hadn't been paying attention to the gossip about Hong Kong's wealthy people recently. After listening to Lu Shengyan's purpose, he didn't ask whether he had such medicine. Instead, he asked him calmly, "Do you disagree with Mrs. Lu and Mr. Lu divorcing?"
His mother had been able to call the shots in the Lu family for so many years because the Sheng family had supported her from behind. If his mother had insisted on having her own way, given the attitude of his grandparents, they might have published an announcement to sever ties with his mother.
After that, the power of the Sheng and Lu families was used to put pressure on my mother, and it was impossible for her to get a divorce.
His mother had a falling out with the Sheng family, and the divorce was not finalized. His father, the concubines in that house, and his brothers and sisters were ready to eat him and his mother alive.
Now, he no longer has the identity to protect his mother, nor the ability to protect himself.
So it’s not that I disagree, but that I can’t do anything about it.
Weisheng nodded twice to Lu Shengyan in understanding, and said a summary that made Lu Shengyan blush:
"First, you're worried that Mrs. Lu's divorce will ultimately harm your interests and prevent you from successfully inheriting the Lu family. Second, if you don't support Mrs. Lu's divorce, she'll be the only one who suffers, while you can still enjoy Mrs. Lu's protection and be the glorious eldest son of the Lu family and the grandson of the Sheng family.
Third, compared to killing countless descendants of the Lu family, leaving your father with no choice, you naturally chose the simplest and most self-serving option."
After saying that, Weisheng raised an eyebrow at Lu Shengyan jokingly, "What gave you the illusion that I would help someone like you?"
Lu Shengyan: "...The Wei family is weak. If you are willing to help me, the Lu family will definitely help and support the Wei family in the future."
"I don't believe it, and I don't want to think about those things in the future. Up to now, the wealth accumulated by the Wei family is enough for me to squander my whole life." Wei Sheng interrupted Lu Shengyan's unfinished words, "I am a selfish person, and I don't think about how much wealth to leave for my children and grandchildren.
My father was able to single-handedly build such a large fortune, I was able to sneak into Hong Kong and kill those kidnappers on my own, and I believe my children can also support themselves with their own abilities. As for you?
Your current promises are all empty words. As for the future?
Haha, the business world is like a battlefield, where are the friends?"
After saying that, he patted Lu Shengyan on the shoulder, left him on the playground and left the school.
Instead of discussing such family feuds with a little brat, she might as well read a few more pages of books and memorize the characteristics of antiques from various dynasties.
He wants to charge into battle just by writing a blank check. Is he stupid or am I stupid?
It can be said that Weisheng had no impression of Lu Shengyan before, but now he has only bad impressions of him.
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On that day, no one knew what Lu Shengyan said to Weisheng, nor did anyone know what Weisheng said, but many people saw Lu Shengyan call Weisheng to the playground. The two talked for a long time on the playground, and then Weisheng left the school with his schoolbag on his back. Lu Shengyan kicked the fitness equipment with an annoyed look on his face.
It looked like a confession was rejected.
So no matter what the truth was, the rumors about Weisheng and Lu Shengyan spread from that day on.
Then, Du Xinyi caught wind of the campus gossip and told Sheng Sinian about it, who then mentioned it to his mother. Soon, aside from Weisheng, the person involved, who was unaware of the outrageous gossip, a small number of people in Hong Kong's upper class were already paying attention to it.
The eldest son of the Lu family and the eldest daughter of Minsheng are dating?
Oh my god, maybe Hong Kong is about to usher in a business marriage.
When Xu Zhirui told Weisheng about this, he finally read this outrageous speculation in a Hong Kong tabloid. When he saw the sentence "May lovers finally get married" at the end of the report, he felt a chill down his spine.
With such a philandering father, she wouldn't care even if Lu Shengyan married into the Wei family, okay?
Seeing Weisheng's upset look, Xu Zhirui couldn't help but ask her what kind of man she wanted to find in the future.
"As long as the family background is clean, she likes it, and it's not limited to men."
After jokingly saying this in his heart, Weisheng actually told Xu Zhirui very seriously about his standards for choosing a partner.
He must be tall, handsome, well-read, knowledgeable, able to follow her train of thought, and in tune with her. He must...
Xu Zhirui: ...Then you’d better not look for it.
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Just when Weisheng suspected that Lu Shengyan had leaked the misunderstanding, she was blocked by tabloid reporters at the school gate when she got up early to go to school.
"Miss Fang, I heard that you and the eldest young master of the Lu family are getting married soon. Is this your own idea or is it a marriage between the Lu and Wei families?"
"Ms. Fang, what do you think about your future in-laws getting divorced? Do you agree with Mrs. Lu and Mr. Lu getting divorced?"
"Miss Fang, when is your wedding with Mr. Lu scheduled?"
Weisheng had never imagined that she would be treated this way. She shook her head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, then pulled out a pen and paper from her schoolbag. Using the aura of a mentor and doctor she had known for years, she ordered them to line up, then wrote down the names and newspapers of all the reporters present.
Then he closed his notebook and said to all the reporters with a serious look: "First, I don't know why such an outrageous rumor spread, but I have nothing to do with Lu Shengyan."
What? It doesn't matter? You're not shy, are you?
Before anyone could react, Weisheng continued, "Secondly, there's an old saying: 'Men fear choosing the wrong profession, and women fear marrying the wrong man.' Mr. Lu has made outstanding contributions to increasing Hong Kong's population base. His love is boundless, and he has countless confidantes and illegitimate children."
Like a tiger father, like a dog son. With such a good father with a character and virtue that is rare in a million, Lu Shengyan is sure to surpass his father. Such an outstanding man, ordinary women like us can only admire from afar and dare not blaspheme.
The reporters present, the teachers and students watching the fun, and the Hong Kong citizens passing by said: This is really cursing without using any dirty words.
"Third, our family is small, and my sister Fang Ke is weak and of average appearance. The elders in my family have already decided to find a son-in-law for me to take care of my childbirth, to fulfill the filial piety and to enjoy the company of his children."
Everyone who heard this: So your family even has a family inheritance for live-in sons-in-law?
After finishing his remarks, Weisheng raised his notebook and scanned the reporters. With a faint smile, he said to them, "Hong Kong citizens have the right to know, but that doesn't include being fooled. I've written down the names and newspapers of all the reporters present. If there are any false reports or quotes taken out of context in the newspapers, I will defend my legal rights according to the law."
All reporters: Damn! They were waiting for them here.
Weisheng ignored these people and walked straight towards the school gate. He had only taken a few steps when a reporter shouted at Weisheng what he thought about Mrs. Lu and Mr. Lu getting divorced.
Weisheng looked back and chuckled, then replied rudely, "If it doesn't concern me, just ignore it. If it does, ask me again."
Don’t get close to me if it has nothing to do with me.
After saying that, he didn't linger any longer, and squeezed into the campus in two steps, ignoring the farce at the gate.
Watching Weisheng's swift and graceful entrance to the school, a reporter adjusted his glasses and said something that his colleagues all agreed with: "He has quite the temperament."
Who says it isn’t?
The reporters all thought Weisheng was amazing, with a clear mind, even considering the possibility of manipulating the reporters. As groups of three or four gathered to comment on Weisheng, Lu Shengyan's car finally appeared at the school gate.
So, these people rushed over again, just like they had just surrounded Weisheng. Not only did they ask Weisheng the same questions as before, but they also repeated what Weisheng had said and asked Lu Shengyan what he thought.
Lu Shengyan didn't have Weisheng's good temper. He asked his bodyguards to clear the way and entered the school without paying any attention to the tabloid reporters.
When I entered the classroom, I found that Weisheng had already started reviewing his lessons as usual, and I felt depressed again.
Thinking of Weisheng's words that day, and then thinking of what he had been planning recently, Lu Shengyan's face showed a look of determination.
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Compared to those tabloids, people in Hong Kong's business community are more concerned about the attitudes of Lu Hongzhi and Wei Zhensheng.
Lu Hongzhi initially looked down on Weisheng, believing Minsheng to be relatively weak and lacking in resources. Later, he considered making a fortune, but after hearing how Weisheng explained the situation to the reporters, Lu Hongzhi resolved to let his son remain single for the rest of his life rather than allow Weisheng to marry into the family.
As for Wei Zhensheng, she had no intention of refuting the outside world's calling her Miss Wei Shengminsheng.
However, when others talked about his daughter, Wei Zhensheng could actually explain to them seriously that Weisheng was his sister-in-law.
When Xu Zhirui was the only one around, he could actually instruct Xu Zhirui with a look of emotion, "That girl has been in Hong Kong for almost a year. When I turn twenty-one this year, you should invite more young people to the banquet. If there's anyone you like..."
Xu Zhirui: “…Okay, sir.”
Just when Wei Zhensheng was talking to Xu Zhirui about the four members of his family, both old and young, and wondering whether they could successfully smuggle themselves across the border, the news of the Lu family's accident spread throughout Hong Kong.
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