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Lu Zheng initially did not want to go out, but upon hearing Wen Qian's words, he nodded and headed toward the door.
Lu Chen was still excitedly chatting with Wen Qian when he heard the sound of the door opening. Wen Qian glanced up toward the door.
"Mom, they all envy me and say my dad is so tall. When I sit on Dad's shoulders, I'm the tallest kid!"
Lu Chen beamed with happiness, his little face glowing with pride as a small tooth peeked out from his smile. Wen Qian was surprised to see that her son had a little fang; she hadn’t noticed it before.
She gently patted the little guy’s hair and said, "You’re so happy! In a few days, we’ll be leaving here. Xiao Chen should say goodbye to his friends and spend more time with them these days."
It was rare for her son to have two close friends; it wouldn’t be right to leave without saying goodbye, as it would hurt them all.
"Mom, are we not going to live here anymore?"
Wen Qian looked down at her son, who was frowning slightly, and nodded. "Yes, we won’t live here anymore; we’ll be moving somewhere else."
"Yay! Yay! Chen Chen wants to!"
The little guy jumped up and down on the ground, laughing joyfully. "Mom, Chen Chen is so happy!"
"I'm happy too!"
Wen Qian caught her son as he leaped into her arms, wiping away the beads of sweat forming on his forehead with a smile.
Lu Yao took a couple of steps closer to Lu Zheng and whispered angrily, "Big Brother, you can’t be fooled by Wen Qian. She already has a lover. They often met secretly while you were away. If it weren’t for Mother not wanting to make things worse and lose face, we would have kicked her out long ago."
Zhang Yan looked at Lu Zheng’s indifferent expression and anxiously chimed in, "Big Brother, you have to believe us! We are family! That little bastard Lu Chen is definitely not your child; he’s that lover’s!"
As she spoke, she nervously watched Lu Zheng’s reaction. "Big Brother, we have evidence! Lu Yao has been beaten for years; Father knows about this too."
Lu Zheng coldly stared at the two people in front of him who were trying to act innocent until they finally grew tired of their charade. Only then did he speak softly.
"I am not family with you; why should I believe you?"
Both were shocked as they looked at Lu Zheng, realizing that everything they said had fallen on deaf ears.
"If you keep framing her, I will break your legs."
With that, Lu Zheng turned around. He had already known about this matter; Yang Yong had made it clear to him. If it weren’t for Yang Tong just transferring to the army not long ago, he might have learned even more.
Noticing the noise, Wen Qian looked up just in time to meet Lu Zheng's gaze as he entered. Both seemed to have something they wanted to say.
Lu Zheng sat down by the bed and looked at Wen Qian seriously. "Just tell me."
Wen Qian let out a cold laugh. Were they saying that I had someone else behind your back and that Xiao Chen isn’t your child?
He paused, glancing at Wen Qian’s icy expression, then nodded as if seeking salvation and immediately spoke up, “I don’t believe it. I trust you; you’re not that kind of person.”
“I’m not that kind of person, Lu Zheng. Do you really know me? Do you know what kind of person I am?” Wen Qian looked at him, pressing for an answer.
“I... I believe you wouldn’t do something like that. It’s not just trust in your character; it’s also because your father wouldn’t raise a child like that.”
Wen Fu and Wen Qi were deeply in love, having spent their lives together in harmony. Growing up in such an environment, Wen Qian surely wouldn’t be lacking in morals.
Moreover, the child looks like me.
Lu Chen and Lu Zheng looked remarkably similar when they were young; both were thin and dark-skinned. However, while Lu Zheng’s eyes were fierce and wolf-like, Lu Chen’s gaze was softer, resembling a puppy seeking affection.
It was ridiculous that Lu Yao and Zhang Yan claimed Lu Chen wasn’t Lu Zheng’s child. They must have lost their minds to utter such foolish lies.
Ha! Wen Qian chuckled softly to herself before looking at Lu Zheng seriously. “There was indeed a man who helped me—not just once, but for four years.”
Even though Lu Zheng had mentally prepared himself, his heart still skipped a beat.
“His name is Yang Tong; he’s from the neighboring village and my classmate. He’s a very capable person who has quietly helped me many times. I’m grateful to him but absolutely have no other thoughts.”
“I’m telling you this not to explain myself but because I don’t want them to take advantage of this situation.”
Having said all she needed to say, whether he believed her or not was up to him!
“I believe you; I trust you completely.”
Wen Qian was taken aback by his earnestness as he spoke loudly in the room. She nodded in response.
Suddenly, an idea struck her. Her eyes sparkled with excitement as she looked at Lu Zheng. “Why don’t we turn the tables on them? Let’s go along with their intentions and see what they’re really up to.”
Every time the Lu family dug their own graves, they were getting closer to their downfall. It might be better to give them one last grand gift before they left.
Lu Zheng moved closer to Wen Qian, watching her lively eyes dart around like a little fox, his heart racing.
“You must remember this.”
Wen Qian glanced at Lu Zheng running about and shot him an unhappy look, pouting as she didn’t want to continue the conversation.
Lunch was prepared by Lu Zheng, who served it directly into the room while he took some dishes outside to eat.
Lu Yao quietly observed from a distance, noting Lu Zheng’s darkened face and the closed door of the thatched house. A smile crept onto his lips.
He waved toward the room, remarking with delight, “Look at them; it seems they really are fighting. Even the bastard has come out with a bowl to eat.”
Zhang Yan approached curiously and excitedly nodded at Lu's father and Cuihua, truly amazed! Ever since Lu Zheng returned, Wen Qian and the others had never eaten separately, so this time they were having separate meals. Did that mean their plan had succeeded?
Now that there was a rift between them, stirring up trouble in their affairs would be an easy task. Zhang Yan nudged Lu Yao, urging him to find out more and talk about something else.
Lu Yao quickly squatted beside Lu Zheng, eyeing the food in his bowl and swallowing hard. It smelled so good! He was starving.
He couldn't forget his purpose; Lu Yao began his performance. "Big Brother, I saw Wen Qian rolling on the ground with that wild man. They had taken off their clothes, but I wasn't interested in watching, so I let him get away."
"Big Brother, all the money you've sent home over the years hasn't been spent a single cent; she must have used it to support that wild man."
Lu Zheng paused his eating, casting a deep glance at Lu Yao. Just then, Lu Yao caught his gaze and quickly averted his eyes in fright. However, Lu Zheng's next response eased his anxiety.
"I understand."
Excitement flashed in Lu Yao's eyes as he bit his lip, eagerly watching Lu Zheng's bowl until he finished the last bite of rice under his gaze.
Lu Zheng stood up and returned to the house, sitting on a stool with an unreadable expression on his face. It was not just because of what Lu Yao had said about Wen Qian; it was also due to the way Lu Yao had been staring at his bowl like a creep.
In the afternoon, Lu Yao kept looking for Lu Zheng, constantly speaking ill of Wen Qian and Lu Chen. At first, Lu Zheng tolerated it patiently, but eventually, he directly headed up the mountain. Terrified, Lu Yao followed him up the hill.
Before long, Lu Yao fell far behind; he watched as Lu Zheng grew distant and shouted in fear from behind. "Big Brother, wait for me!"
Inside, he was cursing—this bastard was really unbearable! Why did he have to run up the mountain? Didn't he know there were wolves up there? But to complete his mission, he had no choice but to suppress his fear and follow closely behind Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng glanced back at him once, unconsciously quickening his pace. In a flash, Lu Yao lost sight of him entirely. He anxiously shouted out, "Big Brother! Lu Zheng! Lu Zheng!"
However, in the forest, only his own echo resonated back to him, and there was no sign of Lu Zheng's voice. After a few calls, he dared not call out any longer. The villagers had warned him that there were wolves in this area; if he attracted them, it would be the end for him.
Lu Yao planned to retrace his steps, but soon he realized he could no longer find his way home. Panic set in as he darted around in all directions, yet he still could not find a way back.
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