Chapter 318: A Grand Gift

Since the last time we went to the Lu Family, there has been no news; Yu Wanrong guessed that the Lu Family must be discussing some terms, and indeed Lu Cheng showed up today.

Lu Cheng's condition doesn't scare Yu Wanrong, because she had already prepared a gift he couldn't refuse for Lu Cheng.

"I heard Qing Yan say you really like this Siheyuan; anyway, Lao Lin and I will split the house, we hardly stay here, so this Siheyuan is yours, as a thank‑you for taking care of our Yan Yan."

Yu Wanrong said, eyeing the courtyard.

This Siheyuan still belongs to Lin Qingyan's grandfather; both its architecture and its scenery are among the best in the Capital City.

Moreover, it is a sole property in a prime location, honestly Yu Wanrong is reluctant to let it go.

But to get Lu Cheng to agree to a divorce and to revive the Lin Family, a Siheyuan is nothing.

Lu Cheng felt a surge of emotion; he didn't expect Yu Wanrong to be so generous—she hadn't even spoken, she just gave it to him.

Lu Cheng knows that this Siheyuan will be worth two hundred million in later generations; if Yu Wanrong learns its value, he wonders whether she'll regret it.

"Aunt, that's a bit insulting; not everything can be measured with material things…"

Yu Wanrong was taken aback; she is well‑versed in etiquette—gifts shouldn't be the most expensive, but should suit the recipient's taste.

She thinks the Lu Family is large and has a brother in the countryside; if they return to the city, housing will be tight, so giving the Siheyuan to the Lu Family would solve the shortage directly.

Who would have thought Lu Cheng was so upright; just as Yu Wanrong was about to think highly of him, Lu Cheng immediately added.

"But I like being insulted."

Yu Wanrong helplessly shook her head, realizing she had overestimated this kid.

Lu Cheng wouldn't be polite; it's like a melodramatic movie scene—slap a bank card on the table, give you five million, and leave my daughter!

Moreover, Yu Wanrong slapped a full two hundred million on the table.

"Aunt, I heard you came to ask my father for money a few days ago, but my father refused…"

"You!"

Yu Wanrong sprang up, clearly furious; she's seen shameless people, but never anyone this shameless.

One Siheyuan wasn't enough, and she even opened her mouth to ask for money!

"Fine, fine, I'll get it for you right now."

Seeing Yu Wanrong fuming, Lu Cheng didn't mind at all—why not give it?

My father has pride; he doesn't know the sacrifices behind him.

These days, Lu Cheng has been busy clearing Lin Zhenfeng's name; the hardship is beyond words, as it carries the risk of execution.

After all, policies are still unstable; if anything untoward happens, Lu Cheng and Senior Sister could both be dragged down, so three thousand yuan isn't much—consider it Senior Sister's hardship fee.

Su Feixue's family has a sick father who takes medication and injections for years; the Insulin isn't cheap.

"Aunt, don't be angry; I'm not interested in money. Mainly I think, I don't want you to feel guilty. If I take the money, you'll be at ease, right…"

Yu Wanrong quickly took the money from the room and slapped it on the table: "As expected, divorcing you was the right choice; you don't deserve our Yan Yan at all."

"Aunt, don't say that; you're making me look even more shameless."

Lu Cheng took the money, spat on his fingertip, and counted it right in front of Yu Wanrong.

Yu Wanrong's complexion grew even worse: "Stop counting, it's three thousand."

Three thousand yuan is the salary Lin Zhenfeng has been receiving for years; in this era it's a huge sum.

And Yu Wanrong's willingness to hand it over without hesitation proves her determination to let her daughter divorce.

Lu Cheng stuffed the money into his pocket while sighing.

Others who are reborn either flip goods, open factories, or buy some venture to get their first bucket of gold; Lu Cheng, however, dug his first bucket of gold straight from his "mother‑in‑law."

Saying that would embarrass the Rebirth Brigade.

"Alright, Aunt, I'll reluctantly accept it."

Yu Wanrong turned ashen with anger; she thought she could handle anyone, but meeting such a shameless Lu Cheng threw her off balance.

"We Lin Family can still afford this money! Tell me, when will you file the divorce papers for Yan Yan?"

The current Yu Wanrong no longer wants any entanglement with Lu Cheng; she wants to finish this matter quickly and put it behind her.

Finally, Lu Cheng fell silent for a moment: "Aunt, I haven't said my condition yet."

If Yu Wanrong could keep her cool earlier, now she clearly can't.

"I've given you the Siheyuan and the money; is that not enough? Don't open your mouth like a lion, thinking the Lin Family is easy to bully."

Yu Wanrong spoke again, completely losing the elegance she had earlier.

Lu Cheng signaled her not to get too worked up: "Aunt, my condition concerns Qing Yan; if you don't listen, I won't divorce."

Yu Wanrong truly had no way out; her daughter now refuses to divorce, and if Lu Cheng also refuses, the divorce will be very hard to finalize.

She had to calm down and patiently say: "Go ahead."

"I know you've already found a match for Qing Yan; I can agree to divorce Qing Yan, but after the divorce she may marry anyone except Qin Shou."

Yu Wanrong was stunned again; she couldn't figure out why Lu Cheng's attitude swung so wildly.

He'd acted like a greedy scoundrel before, now he's suddenly earnest about his daughter.

Yu Wanrong just thought Lu Cheng was up to some more trick.

"Who Yan Yan marries after divorce is a matter for our Lin Family, nothing to do with you."

"Yes, that's indeed not my concern, but there's something I must clarify…"

Lu Cheng took a sip of tea and continued: "These past days I've asked someone to clear Lin Shushu's name; through some feedback material, I found that Lin Shushu's persecution was inseparably linked to the Qin Family."

Yu Wanrong didn't believe it: "What do you mean by saying that now? You claim the Qin Family harmed us—what evidence do you have?"

Lu Cheng shook his head: "None, or rather no direct evidence."

It can only be said that the Qin Family acted covertly; those materials were identified by others, but investigations show those people had at least some contact with the Qin Family.

Yet to claim the Qin Family did it solely based on those materials would be too far‑fetched.

Yu Wanrong smiled: "Since there's no evidence, I have reason to suspect you're slandering."

Lu Cheng was neither angry nor impatient; it seemed that discussing this matter now truly had no meaning.

After divorcing Lin Qingyan, he and the Lin Family would have no further ties.

"Alright then, Auntie, that's the situation, believe it or not; I've said everything I needed to say, that's all, so I'll be leaving now!"

Lu Cheng stepped out of the pavilion, then turned back: "One more thing, Auntie, you shouldn't think I'm entangling you in anything. Originally, Qing Yan and I had a marriage by agreement; as for why? Consider it a repayment of a favor. But now, we're even."

Lu Cheng said this, patted the money in his pocket, and then left the courtyard.

Yu Wanrong was left alone there, lost in thought; she had expected Lu Cheng to make a big scene and cling to the marriage, but the outcome turned out so smooth.