Chapter 52: A Family of Three

When they arrived at the airport, the two elders of the Lu Family seemed only then to realize that Lu Yanshen was not there.

The fact that Lu Yanshen had been discharged from the hospital was already known to them.

They also knew that Xie Wantang, after being discharged, went to the hospital to visit Lu Yanshen; they heard that Xie Wantang brought Specially Made Medicine, so Lu Yanshen recovered so quickly.

Having repaid his wife's kindness, that night Lu Yanshen, as husband, accompanied his wife, his father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law to a meal; the two elders thought Lu Yanshen did the right thing.

They originally intended to have Lu Yanshen find time to take the whole family to stroll around Sijiucheng.

But they did not expect Xie Wantang's adoptive parents to be leaving so soon.

Indeed, there are many chores in the countryside; the household has many matters that cannot be set aside, so they would not feel at ease staying to play.

Since the others are leaving, how could Lu Yanshen, as husband, not see them off?

The second‑born brat doesn't know what he's busy with; his older brother is so busy yet still finds time to come and see them off.

"Where is the second son?" Lady Lao asked Madam Lu, turning around.

Madam Lu shook her head, indicating she also did not know.

At that moment, Lu Rourou called out in one direction, "Second brother—".

"Cao Cao, Cao Cao, here!"

Everyone turned to look; Xie Wantang also followed the voice and saw Lu Yanshen holding Dongdong, Pei Xiao pushing a luggage cart behind him, and Xia Meng, elegant as a lady, standing beside Lu Yanshen.

From a distance it truly gave the feeling of a three‑person family déjà vu.

Wang Ma and Xie Butler, seeing this, had the smile that had been on their faces vanish instantly.

They had come this time on orders to assess the character of this brother‑in‑law, Lu Yanshen, and the real reason the miss wanted to divorce him.

Now, seeing Lu Yanshen, the brother‑in‑law, in broad daylight openly pairing with another woman while holding a little boy, the boy's eyebrows and eyes were almost exactly like the brother‑in‑law's.

Those who didn't know would think that was the brother‑in‑law's child.

Xie Wantang also did not expect to run into Lu Yanshen and Xia Meng here.

After staying out all night yesterday, she met them at the airport early this morning; Lu Yanshen truly kept his First Love on the tip of his heart.

Even if she were pregnant, she could not match the place that Xia Meng, this First Love, held in his heart.

If he can't compare, he won't.

Xie Wantang thought very openly, and each time she thought more openly than before.

Before, she thought divorce only required Lu Yanshen's signature.

Now, she wants divorce, but first must deal with the two elders of the Lu Family, then have Lu Yanshen sign.

She wants to leave with the baby in her womb, which is absolutely impossible.

Xie Wantang now feels a bit regretful; at the time she only thought of dealing with Lu Rourou and Madam Lu, making them behave, but now she finds herself trapped on the side of the two elders.

Lu Yanshen heard Lu Rourou's shout, looked this way, saw the whole family had arrived, along with Xie Wantang and her father‑in‑law and mother‑in‑law, and his reaction was calm.

Xia Meng, upon seeing the Lu family, felt very embarrassed and wanted to take Dongdong out of Lu Yanshen's arms.

As a result, Dongdong clung tightly to Lu Yanshen's neck, cooing, "No mom, I want Daddy Lu to hold me."

Xia Meng was awkward and could do nothing with Dongdong.

Dongdong had just recovered; these past few days he was sick and cried daily, and she could not bear to make the little fellow cry again.

"It's fine, I'll hold him," Lu Yanshen whispered.

Then he simply held Dongdong, led Xia Meng, and walked openly toward Xie Wantang and the others.

Aside from the two Lu elders, whose brows were tightly knit in displeasure at Lu Yanshen and Xia Meng's actions, the other Lu family members watched the scene as if enjoying a drama.

Lu Yanze stood at the back, observing everyone's subtle expressions.

The focus lingered on Xie Wantang and her adoptive parents' faces.

In fact, her adoptive parents were two very simple people; their reaction was straightforward—displeased with Lu Yanshen's behavior, and immediately feeling pity for their adopted daughter.

So, finally, Lu Yanze fixed his gaze tightly on Xie Wantang's features—her eyebrows, eyes, frown, and smile—missing nothing.

Xie Wantang remained composed.

Even someone as deep‑thinking as Lu Yanze could not tell whether her composure was genuine or feigned.

Xie Wantang does have a bit of skill.

"Are Mom and Dad going back?" Lu Yanshen asked Wang Ma and Xie Butler first.

"Yes, there are many chores at home; if we don't return soon, it will be bad," Xie Butler replied, his voice unusually cold compared with last night.

"Indeed, may Mom and Dad have a safe journey; after a while when I'm less busy, I'll take Wantang to Haishi to see the two of you," Lu Yanshen said, showing no intention to explain.

"Son‑in‑law, who is this?" Wang Ma, unable to wait any longer, looked up at Xia Meng and the little boy cradled in Lu Yanshen's arms.

"Oh, this is Xia Meng, my other sister," Lu Yanshen explained.

"……"

"Another sister?"

That wording made Xie Wantang involuntarily look up at Lu Yanshen again, her eyebrows and eyes clearly lifted.

First Love is First Love, and a 'qing' sister is just a 'qing' sister.

What does 'another sister' mean?

Lu Yanshen openly locked eyes with Xie Wantang; in that instant of mutual gaze, Xie Wantang's face was full of disdain while Lu Yanshen wore an unfathomable smile.

"Grandparents, Mom and Dad, older brother, I need to accompany Xia Meng to M Guo; her ex‑husband is causing trouble." After speaking, Lu Yanshen turned to Xie Wantang and added, "I'll be back within a week."

Facing Lu Yanshen's brazen shamelessness, Xie Wantang turned her face away.

The departure time for Lu Yanshen and Xia Meng's plane was approaching, so they went ahead and left like that.

Lady Lao was nearly out of breath and about to turn away.

Madam Lu and Lu Rourou were simply watching the comedy; in front of Lady Lao they lacked the nerve to stir trouble against Xie Wantang or add insult to injury, but seeing Xie Wantang taken down made them delighted, even overjoyed.

Lu Rourou even shouted in her heart, "My second brother really is a good brother."

Those two slaps Xie Wantang gave her finally let her vent half of her anger.

Just wait, she will still find a chance to return those two slaps Xie Wantang gave her, in full.

Wang Ma and Xie Guanjia were furious, immediately putting on an act, insisting on taking Xie Wantang back.

Lady Lao tried persuading them both ways, and with Xie Wantang also urging them, the two finally relented.

Seeing them off to board the plane, Xie Wantang told them both, "When you get back, just tell the truth; no need to embellish."

"Miss, you're being too wronged like this." Wang Ma said heartbrokenly; with no one else present, Wang Ma finally reverted to her former way of addressing her.

"It's fine; as a debt of gratitude for saving my life, enduring some wrong is appropriate. Your miss isn't always suffering this wrong—look, my mood is quite good now, isn't it?"

Her heart was utterly wounded; upon seeing even more extreme scenes, the pain would only keep fading.

"Miss—"

Wang Ma still felt heartbroken.

"Alright, Wang Ma, Xie Guanjia, let's go. When you get home, give me a call. Also, the Old Master and Lady are coming; if you can persuade them, do so; if you can't, don't go around spreading rumors."

"Understood, Miss." the two replied.

After seeing the two off onto the plane, Xie Wantang turned and walked toward the airport exit; Lady Lao, worried about her, waited at the door, wanting her to take their car back.

Xie Wantang smiled and accepted Lady Lao's kindness.