Chapter 418: Chapter 418 You were kicked out of the house
Ren Yongshi grabbed Lu Tianlei’s arm and gave him a knowing look.
Lu Tianlei softened his tone, pleading, “Dad, we’re family, aren’t we?”
Ren Yongshi wiped away two tears. “I never meant to destroy this family; I came here to be part of it.”
Liu Yun let out a cold laugh. “You want to join the family of a married man? Did your face forget to grow with your body when you were born?”
Ren Yongshi clenched her back teeth, still maintaining an aggrieved and pitiful expression.
Lu Tianlei’s heart ached for her. He held her hand and spoke coldly, “We truly love each other, Liu Yun. We’ve long run out of feelings between us; why keep entangling ourselves? I’ll divorce you, you’ll leave this family, and we’ll join it together.”
Old Lu erupted with fury. “Stop spewing nonsense with me! Let me tell you, none of you three are stepping into this family! Lu Tianlei, I called you over today not to discuss shares. This is an official notice—you’re being kicked out!”
Old Lu added, “Throw them out.”
The bodyguards nodded, called for two more, and dragged them out one by one.
The three people kicked out of the house were seething with rage, trying to get back in, but the door was shut, and the code had been changed.
No matter how much Lu Tianlei knocked on the door, no one responded.
The three returned home, only to find the locks had been changed and someone standing at the door waiting for them.
“Old Lu said the property you’re living in belongs to the Lu Family. Since father-son ties have been severed, it’s Lu Family property, and it will be repossessed.”
Ren Yongshi dropped the pretense, yelling harshly, “This is my home! You’re trespassing—I’ll sue you!”
“Miss Ren, Miss Liu Yun and Mr. Lu Tianlei haven’t divorced yet. Every penny you spent during their marriage is marital property. Miss Liu Yun has appointed a lawyer; every cent has been traced. Prepare to pay it back.”
Ren Yongshi wanted to retort, but the person had already turned and left.
Blocked from their home, Ren Yongshi felt stifled.
Lu Zhengyang was fuming to the point of speechlessness. Having lived a privileged life since childhood, he had never faced such humiliation.
A stifled Lu Zhengyang exploded with rage. “Dad, they’re trampling all over you! You better figure something out!”
Ren Yongshi said, “Tianlei, it’s all my fault. Listen, you go back and admit you were wrong—pretend to break up with me.”
“I don’t want to see Liu Yun; you know our marriage is dead in name and reality. How could I fake being with her just to make you suffer? I won’t do it.”
Ren Yongshi: “…”
Inside, Ren Yongshi cursed Lu Tianlei for being such a fool.
Outwardly, she smiled. “Tianlei, if you don’t go back, how are Zhengyang and I supposed to get by? Just for our sake, go back and apologize. The home’s gone; who knows the state of the other properties? They’ve repossessed them all—how are we supposed to go on? Will we end up sleeping on the streets?”
Lu Tianlei had no choice but to follow Ren Yongshi’s advice and go back to bow his head.
…
Nan Qiao arrived at Old Lu’s home. His legs were now able to walk.
He walked a little each day, rested, and made slow progress.
“Qiaoqiao, thank you—you’re my lifesaver. If it weren’t for your help, I’d still be a cripple.”
“Grandpa Lu, you’re my grandparents’ friend, and my elder. These are simply things I should do.”
Old Lu was genuinely fond of the polite and humble young lady.
If Qiaoqiao could marry into the family as his granddaughter-in-law, how wonderful that would be.
Old Lu laughed warmly and asked, “Qiaoqiao, do you have a boyfriend?”
Nan Qiao felt a bit awkward and was about to answer when Old Lu continued, “If you’re looking for a boyfriend, you must be discerning. Ideally, someone trustworthy—don’t you agree?”
Nan Qiao nodded in agreement. “You’re absolutely right, Old Lu.”
“Lu Chen and Lu Wang—I watched them grow up. They’re impeccable in character and capable too.”
Nan Qiao: “…”
She had only come to give Old Lu a follow-up consultation, not to be matched with someone.
“Old Lu, I already have a boyfriend.”
Old Lu was taken aback. That quickly?
But come to think of it, a girl like her certainly wouldn’t lack for admirers.
Old Lu, unwilling to let it go, gently asked, “Which family’s son is he? Do I know him? In Jing City, outstanding young men with good character are indeed scarce. As for boys from other families, though, someone like Li Yehan—he’s a good one. Talented, accomplished, and handsome too.”
Nan Qiao smiled faintly. “My boyfriend is Li Yehan.”
“What!” Old Lu froze.
He had been expecting someone else, hoping his grandsons might still have a chance.
But with Li Yehan, their family truly had no luck.
“Ye Han is a good boy, and his taste isn’t bad either.” Old Lu said with a smile.
Nan Qiao smiled back but didn’t say much, and the atmosphere became a bit awkward.
“Grandpa Lu, your body is still recovering. If anything happens, let me know. I have other matters, so I’ll head out now.”
Old Lu wanted to see Nan Qiao off, but she declined and left.
Old Lu sat down and sighed.
“Our family just isn’t lucky enough.” He said with some disappointment.
Lu Wang came in, smiling. “Grandpa, what misfortune are you talking about now?”
“Having someone like Qiaoqiao as a granddaughter-in-law—what luck do we even have?”
Lu Wang: “…”
Thinking of Nan Qiao and Li Yehan being together, Lu Wang kept silent.
Old Lu sighed again. “The Lu Family’s reputation doesn’t mean much anymore. I kicked your father out to fend for himself. I’ll wait and see how long Ren Yongshi sticks with him.”
Lu Wang grunted in acknowledgment, not bothering to concern himself with Lu Tianlei’s affairs.
A person like that wasn’t worth wasting his time on.
…
Huo Siyu ordered some barbecue and beer, walking home along the way.
Mo Shaolin appeared ahead of her. When Huo Siyu saw him, she stopped in her tracks.
Mo Shaolin had lost a lot of weight. His cheeks were gaunt, his beard scruffy; he had lost his former neatness.
“I’m sorry. It was all my fault before.”
Mo Shaolin spoke as he came closer to Huo Siyu.
Huo Siyu held barbecue in one hand and beer in the other, unable to free her hands to hit him.
“Mo Shaolin, are you sick? If you’re sick, go see a doctor. Don’t come to me; I can’t cure your cold-hearted selfishness.”
Mo Shaolin suddenly took out a knife and handed it to Huo Siyu.
“If stabbing me can help ease your anger, then stab me. I know—everything before was my fault. I hurt you.”
These words—Huo Siyu had heard them too many times before. She didn’t want to hear them again.
Huo Siyu set the barbecue and beer aside and took the knife from Mo Shaolin’s hand.
“You want me to stab you?”
“If it can make you less angry.”
Huo Siyu sneered, a chill spreading across her face.
She lifted the knife and stabbed it into Mo Shaolin’s body.
Pain swept over him. Mo Shaolin frowned, his eyes fixed on Huo Siyu without a trace of resentment.
Huo Siyu pulled out the knife and stabbed him again.
“Mo Shaolin, let me say it one more time—stop showing up in front of me. The harm you’ve caused me will never be erased! Trying to play the redemption arc of chasing your wife? You’re not worthy!”