Chapter 60: She’s Not Ashamed

Lu Heping and Tian Xiu’e, upon seeing him approach, showed a flash of panic on their faces, looking incredibly guilty, needing no further explanation.

Lu Jianshen understood immediately.

However, growing up, he never knew… that he wasn’t their biological son.

Jiang Xiangxiang felt a chill run down her spine. She had inadvertently stumbled upon a secret. Finding a partner, getting married, and going to join the army to leave this awful place seemed so difficult.

Nearby, Jiang Chengshan and Jiang Chengzhong exchanged glances. Although they lived in the same village, the Lu family had kept this secret tightly, unknown to anyone.

Shen Qiuyue remained relatively calm, standing still, glancing from one side to the other, her expression complex. Lu Jianshen wasn’t Lu’s son, but whose son was he?

This question lingered in everyone’s minds, yet no one dared to ask it first.

Lu Jianshen coldly pressed, “Why aren’t you speaking? I’m not their biological son, then who is?”

Lu Hemei stiffened her neck and loudly declared, “Of course it’s Jiannan and Jianbei! They are my biological nephews, the Lu family’s bloodline. Who knows where you came from!”

Her words lacked conviction, sounding hollow.

Jiang Xiangxiang’s eyes flickered upon hearing her words. Impossible. Lu Hemei’s words were unconvincing; she looked terrified.

Facing Lu Jianshen, she displayed an indescribable fear.

Moreover, if she truly knew nothing, would she still allow her daughter to marry Lu Jianshen? Obviously not.

This didn’t need to be said; everyone understood.

Especially Lu Jianshen, who felt it even more acutely, needing no one to explain.

Tian Xiu’e glanced at her son’s face and loudly scolded, “Lu Hemei, get out of here! Don’t spread nonsense. My son’s affairs have nothing to do with you!”

Lu Hemei sneered, “Your son? Who knows where you stole this wild child from! At the hospital, I saw your belly deflate and you bled profusely. The doctor said the baby couldn’t be saved, yet a few days later, you brought Lu Jianshen home.”

Under these circumstances, everyone knew something was fishy.

Lu Hemei felt something was wrong at the time and remained vigilant. Her reasoning was simple: she couldn’t let her younger brother wear a green hat.

So, when Tian Xiu’e and Lu Heping were whispering, she eavesdropped.

Unexpectedly, she heard everything.

Lu Jianshen wasn’t their biological child. The Lu family’s child had been miscarried, and they adopted a child from somewhere to raise.

Perhaps, it was even stolen.

Lu Hemei sensed something was amiss with Lu Jianshen’s background, that he seemed powerful.

Over the years, Lu Hemei had probed, saying what she should and shouldn’t, but her younger brother was tight-lipped, revealing nothing.

Because of this speculation – that Lu Jianshen’s background was extraordinary, coupled with his success in the army – she became more interested.

Years ago, she offered to introduce her daughter, Tingting, to him.

Yet, they secretly planned to arrange Lu Jianshen’s engagement without telling her! This was unacceptable!

They intended to keep it a secret, but because of Ye Mei-ping’s matter, Lu Hemei overheard gossip and found out.

She was furious. Fortunately, they hadn’t gotten engaged, only betrothed, and everything could still be salvaged.

Lu Hemei immediately came, determined to stop them. Seeing Tian Xiu’e’s guilty look, she became even bolder.

Lu Hemei put her hands on her hips, “Lu family matters are my matters. Lu Jianshen’s engagement to Jiang Xiangxiang is unacceptable; she cannot enter the Lu family’s genealogy.”

Jiang Xiangxiang couldn’t help but laugh. Her words were shameless. She claimed Lu Jianshen wasn’t a Lu family member, yet said Jiang Xiangxiang couldn’t enter their genealogy.

Even slapping her own face couldn’t be done this way.

Wasn’t she ashamed?

Lu Hemei glared at her and started ranting, “And you, a shameless girl, stirring up trouble here! Are you so desperate for a man? Like your wretched mother, if you’re that desperate, just lie down in the street. The village doesn’t lack anything, especially idle men.”

As soon as she finished speaking, thump!

A kick.

Jiang Xiangxiang blinked, glanced at Lu Jianshen, who stood behind her as if nothing had happened, and twitched slightly, stopping her movement.

Fine. She had wanted Lu Hemei to experience the power of a slap, but it seemed unnecessary now.

She hadn’t realized Lu Jianshen had a violent temper; he didn’t hesitate to strike.

Lu Hemei wasn’t prepared and fell to the ground, her face covered in dirt, her lip bleeding, and a tooth knocked out.

The comedic effect was perfect; it was hilarious.

Jiang Xiangxiang coughed lightly, “Haha, even Heaven isn’t on your side. Serves you right!”

Lu Hemei turned around and roared, “Lu Jianshen, you dare hit me? I’ll fight you! I’ll kill you!”

Lu Jianshen’s brow remained calm and indifferent, “You tripped. This is the Lu family’s home, not yours. Leave.”

Lu Hemei raged, “The Lu family is my family! I told you, you’re a wild child, a nobody! Unless you marry my daughter, you’re not a Lu family member!”

Lu Jianshen’s eyes turned cold, “Is that so? If I remember correctly, you left the Lu family many years ago. Compared to me, you’re less of a Lu family member.”

Regardless of his origins, Lu Hemei’s attitude was disgusting.

Lu Hemei was intimidated by his gaze and speechless, but she didn’t regret it. The second family owed them.

The agreement was broken, which was unacceptable.

Lu Hemei believed she was right, and everyone else was wrong. She was the best.

It was unbelievable.

Lu Hemei didn’t forget her purpose and mustered her courage, “I don’t care if you’re engaged or betrothed. As long as I’m here, it won’t happen.”

Lu Jianshen glanced at her, sneering, “Jiannan, Jianbei, what are you waiting for? Get her out!”