Chapter 320: Persuading the Master

Having heard about Lu Cheng's divorce, Xu Erye was truly incensed today.

His Disciple can only be called incompetent by him, but if others point fingers, that is unacceptable.

Grabbing Lu Cheng, Xu Erye was about to go to the Lin Family for a proper discussion.

Others fear Yu Wanrong, but Xu Erye is not afraid.

"Master, Master, don't go, I've already decided this."

"Decided what! I didn't agree, so we can't dissolve this marriage."

As a Closed-door Disciple, Xu Erye truly treats this young Disciple sincerely, and the Senior Sister and Senior Brothers also look after him.

Whenever he speaks up, even a trouble like Lin Zhenfeng will be taken care of.

Xu Erye is advanced in age, and Yu Wanrong is a domineering person; going there now would only risk a fight, and if Master's health is jeopardized, Lu Cheng could be tormented by guilt.

"Master, really don't go, a forced melon isn't sweet."

The phrase "a forced melon isn't sweet" made Xu Erye hesitate.

Lu Cheng, seizing the moment, said: "I can only say that Qing Yan and I lack destiny; even if forced together, the two families are on different levels, and it would only bring endless trouble. So this is no longer a matter between two people, but a matter between two families."

Hearing Lu Cheng's words, Xu Erye couldn't help but sigh.

The Disciple was right; for a cadre family like the Lin Family, the children's spouses must also come from cadre families, so they can support each other politically.

In contrast, the old Lu Family is merely a worker family; even though the conditions are quite good for an ordinary household, they can never integrate into an official family.

Seeing the rational Disciple beside him, Xu Erye instantly furrowed his brows and immediately gave Lu Cheng a head blow.

"Hey, you kid, you're finally calm, but you make me look like a clown hopping around here!"

Lu Cheng grinned: "No, no, Master, you're just caring about me. I know you're afraid your Disciple will be bullied. Rest assured, Master, anyone who could bully your Disciple hasn't even been born yet."

While Xu Erye wore a puzzled expression, Lu Cheng brought up the matter of demanding a Siheyuan from the Lin Family.

Lu Beitang instantly became displeased; he was about to say his son lacked backbone, that at this moment one should be steadfast and never take others' property, but Xu Erye didn't care.

"If you want it, you should have it; why not take it! Lin Zhenfeng's Rehabilitation was thanks to my Disciple's effort; demanding a house from him is a trifle! And I still think that's not enough."

Since Xu Erye said it that way, Lu Beitang had to swallow the words he was about to utter.

From Lu Cheng's return to confirming the divorce with Lin Qingyan, only two days passed, and his father, mother, and Master gradually accepted the outcome.

The only lingering pain was losing such a good daughter-in-law.

That night, Xu Erye was left to eat, Lu Beitang kept drinking, and Lu Cheng was still offering comfort at the table.

"Mom, don't worry; with a son as talented as yours, just say how many daughters-in-law you want, and tomorrow I'll bring you a whole truck."

Chen Xianglan rolled her eyes: "You act like you're marrying piglets, yet you'd bring a whole truck! If you can find me a daughter-in-law like Qing Yan, I'll even burn high incense."

"Look at your mother, this matter is over; stop bringing her up, okay?"

"Alright, alright, no more mention, hurry and eat. Erye, have more vegetables, fewer drinks, the night is dark and the road is long…"

Lu Beitang, drinking heartily, glared: "Hey, who drinks halfway? Later let Lu Cheng take Erye back, don't worry."

Chen Xianglan said nothing further.

Because he had to see off the Master, Lu Cheng didn't drink; after the meal he left the house, intending to smoke in the courtyard, saw Xi Er Fang lit, and went inside.

"Don't come into my room to smoke, it smells terrible," Lu Ying said disdainfully upon seeing it.

Lu Cheng had to discard the cigarette butt, turned around and saw his sister pressing a sheet of paper: "Sis, you're leaning on the table—are you writing to Wu Zhekun again?"

"Yes, it's about Ning Ning. The New Year is near; Wu Zhekun said he'll take leave for the New Year, then wants to bring Ning Ning home for the holidays."

Lu Cheng nodded; it must be said that Wu Zhekun is very attentive to Ning Ning, because this was Wu Zhekun's first experience with disaster relief, and Ning Ning was the first survivor he uncovered, leaving a deep imprint in his heart.

To say Ning Ning's misfortune, her whole family perished, even her uncle refused to adopt her, yet she was lucky to have met Wu Zhekun.

Ning Ning being taken home for the New Year should be a happy thing, but sister Lu Ying wore a melancholy face.

"What's wrong? What are you worried about?"

Lu Ying glanced, pulled her brother to the side chair: "Of course I'm worried about you—you divorced Qing Yan, what will you do now?"

Although the siblings often bicker and tease each other, they are still close siblings, and Lu Ying genuinely worries about her brother.

This divorce means the brother will now bear the label of a second marriage.

Lu Cheng was unfazed: "It's fine, sis, why worry about me? My divorce is even better; now we have two more bachelors at home, so Mom won't point the gun at you later, and I can share some of the pressure."

"Huh, as soon as you speak, you lose all decorum," Lu Ying sighed, "Just wait, this year's situation for our family won't make Mom and Dad happy at all."

Indeed, Lu Cheng was also quite worried; clearly his parents had been fretting these past few days and looked haggard.

When he inadvertently glanced at the letter on the table, Lu Cheng suddenly had an idea.

"Sis, I know how to make Mom and Dad happy."

Lu Ying, unimpressed, said: "Hmph, unless you don't divorce Qing Yan, Mom and Dad will never be happy."

"That's not certain," Lu Cheng pulled another sheet of paper from the table.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm writing to our elder brother, asking him to bring his wife, the whole family, to the Capital City."

"Huh? Have elder brother and sister‑in‑law return? Is that possible? Our elder sister‑in‑law just gave birth recently; how could she find time to come?"

"You don't get it; precisely because there's a new child, the whole family returning to see Mom and Dad will make them very happy, and it'll spare them from directing anger at us."

Lu Ying thought for a moment, then nodded: "Makes sense, then write quickly; I also want to see sister‑in‑law, and I miss Qing'er a lot."

"Don't tell Mom and Dad; it'll be a surprise for them later."

"Tsk, you're full of ghostly ideas…"

"San'er, San'er, your Master has had too much to drink; take him back, otherwise he'll keep drinking. Drinking too much harms the body; you can't keep drinking like that!"

"Coming, Mom."

Hearing Mom's call, Lu Cheng replied, then said to his sister: "I have to see off the Master; you should write it."

"Alright, you go then; tomorrow you can also put the reply to Wu Zhekun in the mailbox together…"

A few days later the divorce certificate was processed, Lu Cheng regained his freedom, and from then on he could roam the Flower Sea without any hesitation.

Ahem? That's a bit disappointing! He should have kept advancing through the sect, restoring the family's honor.