Chapter 67: Go Get a Divorce

Lu Heping and Tian Xiu’e exchanged a glance, a little embarrassed. They couldn’t really explain the situation; they hadn’t thought that much when they picked up the child.

They simply considered it a gift from God. Now, looking back, they felt a little worried.

Lu Heping said hesitantly, “If there was really a problem, they should have come looking for the child by now. Since they haven’t looked for him all these years, there shouldn’t be any problem.”

He wasn’t just making excuses. When they found the child, others had seen them, right at the hospital entrance.

If someone really wanted to find the child, they could have easily found clues and asked around.

But they didn’t come, so they must have given up on Lu Jian Shen.

Over the years, Lu Heping often dreamt of that day. Each dream made him feel more sorry for Lu Jian Shen.

Such a small child, abandoned in a trash can, freezing, his body purple with cold, without any identifying marks or information.

Tian Xiu’e nodded in agreement. They weren’t unreasonable people. At the time, they had considered returning the child if anyone came looking for him.

Maybe she wasn’t meant to have children, that she could never give birth.

Who would have thought she could even have twins?

Seeing this, Jiang Chengzhong’s anxiety eased slightly. He thought it made sense. Yes, if they really wanted to find the child, they should have come by now.

After all, it’s been over twenty years. Maybe they’re gone, too.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Chengzhong finally nodded, “Let’s do as planned. We’ll have their engagement and wedding in a few days. It’s a little rushed, though.”

Jiang Chengshan panicked, “No, I, I, I…”

Jiang Chengzhong glared at him, “Shut up! What’s it to you?”

If he continued to make trouble, it would never happen.

Men should know when to shut up. If Jiang Chengshan continued to act up, he’d have to teach him a lesson.

Jiang Chengshan wilted. That made sense, but getting married so quickly didn’t seem right. The Lu family hadn’t rebuilt their house yet.

Wouldn’t Jiang Xiangxiang have to live with the whole family? Just thinking about it made him suffocate.

After much deliberation, Jiang Chengshan came up with a compromise, “My house is empty. After they get married, they can live with me. I can cook for them and take care of them. It’ll be fine.”

Lu Heping refused, “No, absolutely not.”

They were getting a daughter-in-law, not making Lu Jian Shen a son-in-law. If word got out, they’d be the talk of the village. Absolutely not.

Lu Heping had his limits. Moreover, his affection for Lu Jian Shen was genuine, not feigned. He couldn’t let the villagers ridicule him.

Tian Xiu’e added, “That’s right, in-law. Traditionally, the groom doesn’t move in with the bride’s family. Don’t worry, we’ve already chosen a place for him. We’ll just go to the village chief, get a permit, and acquire some land for a homestead. Then the two of them can live there.”

Everyone needs their own living space. She knew this well.

When she was young, newly married into the Lu family, living with a large family, she suffered a lot. Even now, thinking about it made her uncomfortable.

Before Lu Jian Shen even mentioned marriage, she had started thinking about building a house for him. But because he hadn’t returned, and was in the army, she didn’t know where he would settle down, so she put it aside.

Now that he was getting married, even if she had to borrow money, she would arrange it for Lu Jian Shen.

Build a house?

Hearing this, Jiang Chengshan felt a little shameless. He really did.

Shen Qiu Yue was relieved. The Lu family’s attitude was impeccable and reliable. How their future life would be was up to the couple.

But there was one more thing.

Shen Qiu Yue said with a heavy tone, “I wonder when the political review will come, and whether Ye Mei Ping’s actions will affect Xiangxiang?”

Government employees getting married had to undergo a political review.

Jiang Xiangxiang’s character was impeccable, and her ancestors were clean, so there shouldn’t be any problems.

But Ye Mei Ping and Jiang Rourou were not decent people, and everyone in the village knew about their past actions.

If there were any issues, it wouldn’t be good.

Jiang Chengshan hadn’t considered this. He was taken aback when Shen Qiu Yue mentioned it, but quickly made a decision.

“It’s fine. I’ll go to the police station and divorce her. That way, there won’t be any issues.”

“Are you sure?”

Jiang Chengzhong was thrilled. His second son had been bewitched for years, unable to see Ye Mei Ping’s true colors.

No matter what Ye Mei Ping did, he would say it was fine.

Now that he finally saw the light, Jiang Chengzhong wanted to buy firecrackers and celebrate.

Jiang Chengshan nodded, “Ye Mei Ping has wronged Xiangxiang. It’s unfair to let her actions affect Xiangxiang. I’ll take care of it.”

Shen Qiu Yue felt relieved, “Okay. We still have time to prepare.”

Jiang Xiangxiang didn’t know that both families were worried sick about them. She appeared in the courtyard again, not idle, pulling Lu Jian Shen to the kitchen to supervise the work.

She hadn’t forgotten about Lin Shu Fen, a slightly more sophisticated green tea.

She loved dealing with green teas.

Lin Shu Fen was cutting meat and picking vegetables, muttering, “Annoying. I never knew the second son’s family was so well-off? So much meat, he must have bought a whole pig. Otherwise, I’ll take some back later!”

Jiang Xiangxiang appeared at the door, “Third Aunt, if you take anything without permission, I’ll call the police. Everyone will lose face.”

Lin Shu Fen hadn’t expected her to come and supervise. Hearing her words, her expression was awkward, her eyes evasive, and she looked embarrassed.

But inwardly, she was furious.

She knew it. Jiang Xiangxiang wasn’t a good person. If she married into the family, her life would be even worse.

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