Chapter 9 Who Meets Whom is Unlucky (Part 2)

She stood by the window, gazing into the distance

A year later, Mother Lu passed away

Tu Ran could not help but laugh, saying: "I can see it now, she is indeed the empress of your family, and men who fear their wives are destined for wealth. Of course, my father is afraid of her, which makes her even more fearless in the face of heaven and earth"

Lu Chengcheng misunderstood her words and said, "So we all hate Sun Huiguo, which is why the relationship between my brother and my father has become so strained. However..." She continued, "My father, as he grew older, realized how wrong he had been and would often shamelessly seek out my brother from time to time. It has been nearly ten years now. My brother has a soft heart; he is somewhat like my mother, so he no longer treats my father the same way as before."

On a summer afternoon, the sunlight is intense, and the green leaves sway gently

Tu Ran came to her senses after half a day and said softly, "No wonder..."

After dinner, Lu Chengcheng must pull Tu Ran into her room to sit for a while. Even after closing the door, Lu Chengcheng still quietly said to Tu Ran: "Sister, actually, Sun didn't go on a business trip out of town; she had a quarrel with my dad before you came."

Lu Chengcheng did not continue speaking, as if the piercing and urgent cries from years ago echoed in her ears, it was her mother

Tu Ran was taken aback: "Mom, it can't be that serious. It's been almost three months, my little heart has already grown. I would never do such a thing. Besides, what others calculate may not necessarily be accurate, so you don't need to worry about it."

Tu Ran's early pregnancy symptoms have improved significantly, and her appetite is gradually returning to normal. She had heard that some expectant mothers experience morning sickness until delivery, which made Tu Ran worry for a while, often imagining herself in a peculiar state of being emaciated after seven months, with only her head and belly being conspicuous. Tu Ran is now more than three pounds lighter than before her pregnancy, and there is no visible change in her belly. Wang Weili said, "Don't worry, the days of gaining weight are ahead, especially in the last three months." Tu Ran is now more than three pounds lighter than before her pregnancy, and there is no visible change in her belly. Wang Weili said, "Don't worry, the days of gaining weight are ahead, especially in the last three months."

The girl said again: "My dad has wanted you to come over for a long time, but she just refuses. My dad is useless, he is afraid of her."

At that moment, Tu Ran thought to herself, if Lu Chengyu truly had such intentions, he would not need her at all. However, even if he was unwilling, it was still very necessary to establish a good relationship between both parties. Wang Weili then said: "Ranran, this time you must give birth to a son. The Lu family has been passed down for three generations with only one heir, and the old man surely cherishes grandsons. If you have a son, all of his family's assets will surely belong to you. In a few days, I will find someone to calculate it for you. If it’s a girl, then just don’t keep her, and you can try again later." Wang Weili reiterated: "Ranran, this time you must give birth to a son. The Lu family has been passed down for three generations with only one heir, and the old man surely cherishes grandsons. If you have a son, all of his family's assets will surely belong to you. In a few days, I will find someone to calculate it for you. If it’s a girl, then just don’t keep her, and you can try again later."

Tu Ran quickly sat back at the table. Before long, someone knocked on the door. A family member opened the door, and he entered, with a circle of white cotton gauze wrapped around his head

Lu Chengyu had been away for nearly two weeks when Old Master Lu called to invite Tu Ran to dinner at his home over the weekend. Wang Weili was quite pleased and said to her daughter: "As people age, they hope to enjoy the blessings of having their grandchildren around. Remember to be polite and maintain good relations with them; your husband will thank you for it in the future"

Lu Chengcheng, however, said proudly: "Not really, she is most afraid of my brother," she couldn't help but laugh as she spoke, "Sister, didn't you see that golden front tooth in her mouth? It was knocked out by my brother a while ago."

On the bright and glaring road, a young figure finally appeared, pedaling his bicycle at a rapid pace, the wind lifting the hem of his clothing

However, the woman with the surname Sun was truly formidable; the men beside her did not dare to step forward, yet she alone insisted on coming in. At that moment, she was even smiling, her smile radiant, as if she regarded everything with indifference. Without a word, my brother threw a punch at her; had he used a chair, it likely would have resulted in a fatality, so he opted for a punch instead. The woman with the surname Sun immediately fell to the ground, blood oozing from her mouth and nose. Then, my brother was also struck by someone.

Wang Weili expressed her disapproval: "Don't be foolish. In families like theirs, the treatment of daughters and sons is simply not the same. Just wait and see."

She opened her mouth and finally asked hesitantly, "What is wrong with you?"

He shook his head dismissively, offering no response, as his gaze swept over the exam paper pressed beneath her book, causing him to furrow his brow

Tu Ran felt a tightening in her heart, yet she remained silent

The mother cried out in anguish, repeatedly calling her husband's name, Lu Yan, saying, "Do not hit my child, do not hit my child, I beg you, Lu Yan..."

Tu Ran looked up at the wall clock; this was his first time being late

That is truly an embarrassing score

Lu Chengyu picked up the exam paper and glanced through it from beginning to end, saying: "Let's discuss the test paper first."

Before my father went out to do business, he was doing very well. Later, for some unknown reason, he encountered a woman with the surname Sun. It is said that this woman has strong social skills and is quite adept at business. In any case, my father fell under her influence. At first, he didn't come home much, and later, whenever he did return, he would argue with my mother, pressuring her to divorce him. My mother was unwilling and urged my father to maintain our family for the sake of my brother and me. At that time, I had just started middle school. This situation continued for two years. Later, my mother fell ill, and my father gradually softened. However, the woman with the surname Sun could not hold back any longer and divorced her husband first. She brought her younger brothers to our home to cause trouble. At that time, my mother was bedridden and unable to get up. The woman with the surname Sun wanted to rush into our house, and my father did not stop them, instead retreating to the side to smoke. My brother was furious and grabbed a folding chair, rushing outside.

Tu Ran's face flushed bright red, and in a childish manner, he attempted to cover the exam paper with his hand, but he was still half a beat too slow.

The two individuals have finally reached an agreement to divorce

Tu Ran did not want to argue with her, so she tidied up and bought some gifts to take to the Lu family. The old man was quite happy to see her; being a person of experience, he did not mention anything about whether the future grandchild would be a boy or a girl, but instead repeatedly reminded her to take care of her health and enhance her nutrition. Lu Chengcheng treated her very well, no longer calling her "sister-in-law," but directly addressing her as "sister". Sun Huiguo was not at home, as he was said to be on a business trip to meet some major clients. Tu Ran did see Sun Xiaobai, who looked better than Lu Chengcheng, was very good at dressing up, but was cold and indifferent, going upstairs right after finishing her meal. Lu Chengcheng treated her very well, no longer calling her "sister-in-law," but directly addressing her as "sister". Sun Huiguo was not at home, as he was said to be on a business trip to meet some major clients. Tu Ran did see Sun Xiaobai, who looked better than Lu Chengcheng, was very good at dressing up, but was cold and indifferent, going upstairs right after finishing her meal.

Tu Ran immediately understood seven parts of it

She hesitated to speak, her eyes seemingly filled with tears: "In fact, my mother didn't die from illness; she was driven to death by anger."

Lu Chengcheng sneered again and said: "Who do you think he is hitting? He is hitting my dad. My dad used that chair to hit his own son, and with one blow, he smashed my brother's head open"

Lu Chengcheng shook her head repeatedly: "From childhood to now, this is the only time I have seen my brother lose his temper so greatly. My brother is not talkative, and there is not much to say between us, but he has never lost his temper with me, not even once has he spoken harshly to me." She paused for a moment before continuing, "That incident can be considered a family disgrace, and I feel embarrassed to mention it. Sun Huiguo is actually just a mistress."

Lu Chengcheng is always taciturn in crowded situations, even somewhat reserved in front of her father, unlike girls from other families who enjoy playfully teasing and being affectionate with their fathers. Old Master Lu tends to show a more serious side towards his daughter rather than a loving one. Tu Ran finally understands why Lu Chengcheng is so close to her; it seems she has no one to talk to at home, and she happens to possess a simple personality that cannot disguise her feelings at all

Before he spoke, he seemed to let out a sigh, which she faintly heard as well

In mid-March, this city was completely soaked in the lingering and dampness of the plum rain season, and life became as monotonous as the unending strands of rain.

Tu Ran exclaimed, "Ah!" in surprise and said, "Does your brother hit women? Or... has your brother always had this kind of preference?"

She gestured with her hand and said: "It was that kind of folding chair with an iron frame. My brother blocked the entrance with the chair and said, 'No one is allowed to enter this door today, unless I am dead.' I still remember the look in my brother's eyes at that time; it was terrifying, as sharp as a knife. People say that desperate individuals are truly desperate, and perhaps my brother was just like that then. I was quite cowardly; I was terrified, constantly thinking about life and death, about survival and the struggle between you and me. I was afraid that something would happen to my brother, while also fearing that those people would break in. People say that desperate individuals are truly desperate, and perhaps my brother was just like that then. I was quite cowardly; I was terrified, constantly thinking about life and death, about survival and the struggle between you and me. I was afraid that something would happen to my brother, while also fearing that those people would break in. Yet he appeared very calm; looking back now, he was only nineteen at that time...