Chapter 30: Temporary Calmness

Captain Li snorted coldly, “Misunderstanding? You’re breaking and entering to steal. What kind of logic is that? Lu Jianmin gives you money for your old age every month. You can’t bully people like this.” Lu Jingyi mumbled softly from the side, “This should be our family’s meat. The third sister-in-law can eat it, why can’t we?” Hearing this, Captain Li looked at Lu Jingyi, “You’re a girl, and you’re joining in the commotion.

This bear was hunted by your third sister-in-law, not you. What reason do you have to demand it?” Lu Jianmin stepped forward and said to Captain Li, “Captain, you saw what happened today. We’ve suffered so much injustice all these years. This bear meat was given to us by the third sister-in-law, but they came to steal it and even hit Xiaomei. Are they still my family?” Captain Li patted Lu Jianmin on the shoulder, “Jianmin, calm down. After all, they are your mother and eldest brother. Don’t act impulsively.

You’re still family.” Liu Cuifang started crying again, “Captain Li, you can’t favor them. I raised my son with all my heart and soul, and now he has meat and doesn’t give me any. Is there any justice in the world?” Captain Li shook his head helplessly, “Liu Cuifang, think about your actions. How have you treated Jianmin and the third wife’s family all these years? Everyone knows…”

 At this time, Old Man Lu couldn’t help but speak, “Cuifang, we really went too far. Jianmin and the others aren’t easy either. Stop making a scene.” Liu Cuifang glared fiercely at Old Man Lu, “You old fool, you’re siding with them. This isn’t over!” Seeing that Liu Cuifang was so stubborn, Captain Li raised his voice, “Liu Cuifang, if you keep making a fuss, I’ll report this to the commune. Then, your Lu family will become famous.” Hearing that it would be reported to the commune, Lu Jian Guo panicked, “Captain, no.

We’ll handle our family’s own affairs. We’ll handle it ourselves.” Looking at the chaotic situation, Lu Jianmin was filled with resentment, but he didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. After all, he still had to live in the village. He took a deep breath and said to Captain Li, “Captain, as long as they don’t come to make trouble anymore, I won’t pursue this matter. But I only have one daughter, and I cherish her like my own eyes. So my mother has to apologize to Xiaomei. This slap can’t just be forgotten.”

 When Liu Cuifang heard that she had to apologize, she immediately jumped up, “Apologize? Impossible! This little girl is disrespectful to her elders. She deserves to be disciplined.” Captain Li frowned and said, “Liu Cuifang, you’re being unreasonable. Lu Xiaomei is just a child, and you’re her own grandmother. You actually hit her to steal her meat. If you tell this to anyone, even the stars will drown you…” Lu Jingyi thought for a moment, realizing that things had gotten out of hand.

She tugged on Liu Cuifang’s sleeve, “Mom, why don’t we apologize? Otherwise, if this really gets reported to the commune, my brother and I won’t be able to go to school.” Hearing Lu Jingyi’s words, Liu Cuifang hesitated. Although she was fierce, she didn’t want to delay her two youngest children’s future because of this. Lu Jian Guo took the opportunity to say, “Mom, let’s apologize to Xiaomei first. We’ll talk about the meat later. We can’t let Jingyi and Weiqing not go to school because of this.”

 Liu Cuifang gritted her teeth and said reluctantly, “Fine, I’ll apologize. But we’ll have to talk about this bear meat later.” Liu Cuifang walked to Lu Xiaomei and said awkwardly, “Xiaomei, Grandma shouldn’t have hit you. Grandma is sorry.” Lu Xiaomei hid behind Lu Jianmin, looking at Liu Cuifang timidly, without speaking. Lu Jianmin gently patted Lu Xiaomei on the shoulder, “Xiaomei, Grandma apologized. Forgive her.” Lu Xiaomei then said softly, “Okay.”

 Seeing that the situation had temporarily calmed down, Captain Li said, “Alright, now that you’ve apologized, let’s leave it at that. Everyone, go home. Get some rest. We have to work tomorrow.” Hearing this, everyone slowly dispersed. … This matter finally came to an end, and Lin Yuexi was not affected at all.

She was still thinking about how to deal with the over 100 pounds of bear meat. Now everyone in the village knew that her family had half a bear. She couldn’t secretly sell it on the black market… Lin Yuexi thought for a moment and decided to hang the bear meat piece by piece on the half-floor of the hall. After doing all this, Lin Yuexi packed the herbs and Gastrodia elata she had collected from the mountain yesterday, and then she took out some precious medicinal herbs from her space.

She cut off the bear gall and other parts of the bear that could be used as medicine, planning to sell them at the county medicinal herb company the next day. … The next morning, Lin Yuexi took another piece of bear meat and took her two children to Wang Lijuan’s house. Lu Xiaomei ran over happily when she saw her, “Third Aunt, why are you here?” Lin Yuexi smiled and touched her head, “Third Aunt has something to do in the county. I want to leave your brother and sister here for a day.

 Is that okay?” Hearing the commotion, Wang Lijuan came out and quickly said, “Yuexi, don’t worry. Leave the two children with me. You don’t have to worry.” Seeing this, Lin Yuexi stuffed the bear meat and her two children into Wang Lijuan’s hands, “Thank you then…” Then she grabbed a handful of white rabbit candy from her pocket and put it in Lu Xiaomei’s hand. Lu Xiaomei’s eyes lit up immediately. She looked at the candy in her hand, her face full of surprise and excitement, “Wow, Third Aunt, it’s candy!” She carefully held the candy, as if it were a precious treasure. Lin Yuexi smiled and said, “Xiaomei, share it with your brother and sister. But don’t eat too much. You’ll get a toothache.

” Seeing this, Wang Lijuan also smiled and said to Lin Yuexi, “You’re so polite. You came and brought so many things.” Lin Yuexi said, “Second sister-in-law, it’s nothing. You’ve helped me a lot, both before and now. I heard about what happened last night. Your mother-in-law and the others are too much. Consider this bear meat as a gift from me. Give it to Xiaomei to nourish her body.” Lu Jianmin came out of the house and saw the bear meat Lin Yuexi brought. He frowned slightly, “Third sister-in-law, why are you bringing meat again? There was such a big commotion yesterday because of this bear meat. You should take it back.” Lin Yuexi waved her hand, “Second brother, don’t worry about it.

I know what happened yesterday. They won’t dare to bother you again. This meat is for the children. They won’t dare to ask for it again.” Wang Lijuan winked at Lu Jianmin, “Jianmin, let’s accept Third Sister-in-law’s kindness.

Xiaomei hasn’t eaten meat for a long time.” Lu Jianmin sighed helplessly, “Alright, then Third Sister-in-law, don’t worry about going to the county to do your business. We’ll take good care of the two children.”

 After thanking them again, Lin Yuexi turned and set off for the county. Lu Xiaomei shouted happily from behind, “Third Aunt, come back soon!” Lin Yuexi turned and smiled. Her heart was filled with warmth.