Lu Shao is cunning; Miss Nan has fallen for his tricks again.

Chapter 148 Cenxi still wants me to work

Grandpa Lu sighed softly, "I know your abilities. You are an outstanding graduate and alumnus of Huada University. You are the most suitable candidate."

Cen Xi wanted to refuse, but was interrupted by Grandpa Lu, who said, "This matter is settled."

Seeing Cen Xi's hesitant expression, a smile flashed in Lu Cheng's eyes.

"Dad, what's the second thing?"

"The second thing is... Lu Ji's mistress... is pregnant." Old Master Lu said weakly.

He didn't want to face this, but he had no choice but to.

From childhood to adulthood, Lu Ji has never been as worry-free as Lu Cheng. If Lu Cheng hadn't insisted on marrying Zheng Wen back then, Lu Cheng would be sitting in the Lu family's position now.

Fortunately, Lu Zhiyan did not disappoint him. He was able to go to school, study, and find a job without any worries.

Now it was Cen Xi's turn to remain silent. Lu Ji was her ex-husband, and no matter what she said, it wouldn't be appropriate.

"Dad, this matter... as his ex-wife, I have no right or standing to express my opinion." Cen Xi's voice was cold and somewhat helpless.

Why would Grandpa Lu tell her these things?

"So, what does Big Brother mean..." Lu Cheng hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Old Master Lu snorted coldly, his tone laced with sarcasm, "Him? Of course he wants to marry that woman, but your mother doesn't agree. I won't agree either. Even if that child is born, it won't be a bargaining chip for her to marry into the Lu family."

Madam Lu, standing outside the door, glanced at the study door, her thoughts inscrutable.

"Grandma, do you know my sister-in-law? Isn't she a really good person?" Lu Zhiyue asked excitedly, leaning on the old lady's shoulder.

"You mean Ah Xu? I watched her grow up since she was little. In my memory, Ah Xu was a very well-behaved little girl, very sensible, and sometimes quite mischievous," said Madam Lu slowly.

"Really? But I don't think my sister-in-law is the mischievous type." Lu Zhiyue picked up an orange from the fruit plate on the table and started peeling it.

"You were very well-behaved when you were little. Look at you now, you're like a tomboy." Old Madam Lu glanced at Lu Zhiyue's sitting posture with disdain.

Noticing Madam Lu's gaze, Lu Zhiyue quickly closed her legs.

"Grandma, did you prepare an engagement gift for my eldest brother and sister-in-law?"

"According to custom, I don't need to prepare anything, but I have prepared something, and I'll send it over when Xiaoxi delivers the new clothes." Old Madam Lu took a sip of tea.

"Grandma, have some fruit." Lu Zhiruo came out of the kitchen carrying a fruit platter.

Grandma Lu took it and patted the sofa next to her. "Come on, Grandma hasn't seen you in so long. Come and sit down."

Lu Zhiruo smiled faintly, "It's almost the end of the year, so I'm still a bit busy with work. After the New Year, I'll gradually move behind the scenes."

"Go behind the scenes? Why?" Lu Zhiyue popped a segment of orange into her mouth.

"I am already very satisfied with my current achievements, and I don't want to work this hard anymore."

Lu Zhiruo became famous at the age of eighteen for her role as the second female lead in a movie.

She lived up to expectations, excelling in both her studies and career, and in the end, she won every major award in the entertainment industry over twelve years.

"As long as you don't regret it, I support your decision." Old Madam Lu patted Lu Zhiruo's hand.

Zheng Wenman walked aimlessly down the street, his eyes slightly red, clearly having cried.

She took out her phone and called Zheng Zhi. "Brother, I'm divorced."

Zheng Zhi paused as he flipped through the documents, thinking Zheng Wen was joking. "Wen, this joke isn't funny."

"Brother, it's true." Zheng Wen sniffed, his voice choked with emotion. "Do Mom and Dad know about this? What exactly happened? Everything was fine last night, how could they just get a divorce like this?"

She didn't know what had happened or how things had escalated to this point.

“My parents don’t know. I didn’t dare tell them because I was afraid they couldn’t handle it.”

"Never mind, you should go home first. We'll talk about it when you get home tonight." Zheng Zhi hung up the phone, feeling utterly confused.

Zheng Wen had previously told him that she and Lu Cheng had a very good relationship, so why did they suddenly start talking about divorce?
Zheng Wen sighed, forced back his tears, hailed a taxi, and left.

"Then it's settled. I'll persuade your mother to agree to their marriage, but that woman's name won't be included in the family genealogy, and the child won't have any inheritance rights."

"But...shouldn't we still ask for my older brother's opinion?"

The outcome of this matter was so sudden that even the parties involved were unaware of it; it was as if the outcome was directly communicated to the relevant authorities.

The person involved wasn't even qualified to participate in this matter. It's laughable.

His ex-wife was involved in his marriage.

Cen Xi herself felt extremely embarrassed, but since Grandpa Lu insisted on keeping her, she had no choice.

"Dad, I think I should move out. It's no longer appropriate for me to live here."

Cenxi felt a chill run down her spine at the thought of facing off against Lu Ji's current partner.

So she wants to move out as soon as possible.

When they divorced, it was Lu Ji who wronged Cen Xi first. Lu's parents genuinely loved Cen Xi and felt indebted to her, so they refused to let her move out.

Finally, they even kicked their own son, Lu Ji, out of the country.

But now that Lu Ji is getting married, it's no longer appropriate for her to stay.

"No need, you don't need to move out. You can continue to stay in the Lu family." Old Master Lu took a sip of tea and waved his hand calmly.

“But Dad, I have no reason to stay here any longer. It was one thing when Lu Ji wasn’t married yet, but now he’s about to get married. It’s really not appropriate for me to stay any longer.” Cen Xi said, somewhat amused and exasperated.

"Take it or leave it!" Old Master Lu said indignantly. "I can't stand that woman. She's even a few years younger than Zhiyan, about the same age as Zhiyue. It's embarrassing enough as it is, do you think he'll do anything else shameful?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Cheng gasped in shock.

That's a real piece of work.

Based on this calculation, the woman outside Lu Ji's residence must be at least thirty years younger than Lu Ji.

No wonder the old man wouldn't let her be included in the family genealogy; wasn't he after the Lu family's wealth?

"Alright, it's lunchtime. Hurry up and go out to eat, don't delay your schedule." With that, Grandpa Lu picked up his teacup and walked forward.

Cenxi sat there dejectedly. Sigh, neither of these two things went her way.

Lu Cheng stood up, glanced at the dejected Cen Xi, and smiled, "Sister-in-law, don't sit there, go eat."

Cenxi gave Lu Cheng a resentful look. "You don't understand. I'm over forty. I just want to enjoy my family life. I don't want to go to work anymore."

She's been a workaholic in the entertainment industry for almost twenty years, and now she really wants to retire.

Lu Cheng chuckled, "Dad has already made the decision. There's no point in resisting. You might as well try to accept it."

Cen Xi stood up helplessly, muttering under her breath, "Marrying into your family is like selling myself to you. The Lu family has such a huge business, yet I still have to work for them!"

(End of this chapter)