Rebirth 78: Hunting for Treasure in the Mountains, Spoiling My Wife and Daughter to the Heavens

As Lu Weiguo walked out of his mother-in-law's house, he was still in a daze.

The mother-in-law simply drew a red line.

That is...

No one can die!

The rest is up to Lu Weiguo to decide.

As long as no one dies, she can cover for Lu Weiguo.

As for how much of a safety net there is.

Even without being explicitly stated, he knew it meant protecting Li Xiulian, Lu Jiahuan, and Lu Jiacheng from harm.

He knew his mother-in-law's background; if he hadn't been a woman back then...

Like her comrades, she probably hasn't been granted any titles or honors.

At least in this small place, he is a very important person, or someone who is protected and valued.

Of course, his purpose in coming to his mother-in-law's house was not to seek any solutions.

Just as he said, he only wanted a safe place for his wife and children.

He has just broken ties with Qian Yunshan.

Especially the situation where there's a lot of money involved.

The two were now locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Of course, he left room for interpretation in his words.

For someone who valued his descendants and younger generations so much, Qian Duolai's last words were definitely the key to his comeback.

As for what was said?

Little did he know!

"Forget it, let's go home first. Ugh, what a mess this is."

Lu Weiguo sighed, and after venting his anger, most of the hatred in his heart subsided.

Wrapped tightly in my cotton coat, my legs felt like wheels of fire as I rode home.

. . . . .

On the other side, the Zhao family.

Upon seeing Zhao Jiaying return, Zhao's mother and sister finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Regardless of Zhao Kaishan's repeated assurances that Zhao Jiaying must not get into trouble.

But who can feel at ease if they haven't seen the person?

"Look at you! Of all the things you could do, you've caused my daughter to get hurt because of work. Think about it carefully; this can't happen again!"

A mother's love is strong, and this time Zhao's mother was truly angry.

Even thugs and hooligans know that one should not harm one's family.

It's unbelievable that these officials would do such despicable things.

"Mom, I'm fine. I'm the one who caused Dad trouble." Zhao Jiaying lowered her head, just like a child who had done something wrong.

"What trouble you've caused is all your father's fault. Go change your clothes and sleep with your sister tonight." Zhao's mother pulled Zhao Jiaying over, her eyes full of heartache.

"Okay, you'll sleep with me tonight. The kids are all asleep, so don't worry, I won't disturb you." Sister Zhao felt incredibly sorry for Zhao Jiaying when she saw her like this.

"Mom, sister, I'm really fine. You should worry about Dad instead."

Upon hearing this, Zhao's mother looked at Zhao Kaishan, who had remained silent.

It wasn't until she saw how exhausted Zhao Kaishan looked that she realized something was wrong with her husband.

"What's wrong, honey? You got angry just because I said a few words to you?"

Zhao's mother stepped forward and took off Zhao Kaishan's coat.

"I just called your parents."

"Huh? What's going on? Aren't they at the nursing home? Why are they calling so late?" Zhao's mother didn't seem to be blaming her.

But the elderly couple were getting on in years, and they were shocked to hear that Zhao Kaishan had actually called his parents that very night.

They knew something serious had happened.

"We're all family, we'll all find out sooner or later. Come and sit down, I'd like to hear your thoughts."

Zhao Kaishan pulled over a stool, gesturing for everyone to gather around.

He recounted everything he knew from the moment Zhao Jiaying was arrested.

Not afraid of losing face, he recounted his previous agreement with Qian Yunshan in detail.

This is what a harmonious family is like.

But when it comes to Lu Weiguo's desperate act to avenge his wife...

The expressions on Zhao's mother's and Zhao's sister's faces were completely different.

One was frowning with worry, concerned about her husband's future.

One had a rosy complexion, her mind filled with images of a man willing to fight the entire world for her.

"So how did you decide?"

After listening to Zhao Kaishan's description.

Zhao's mother poured herself a glass of water to calm herself down.

I was able to accompany my husband to this remote little town.

It would be a lie to say I wasn't worried or that I wasn't mentally prepared.

I imagined my husband returning to his hometown looking dejected and humiliated.

She realized that her husband would ultimately have to rely on her parents' connections.

I never imagined it would be because of a... interesting young man.

She is a woman, after all.

Who doesn't admire a man who would fight the whole world for a woman?

But the consequences of doing so...

That's a bit irrational.

"This is what I'm struggling with right now. Don't be fooled by my physical altercation with Qian Yunshan; we both know what's going on."

Whether we take action or not is irrelevant; we can't control how things unfold. But if we do, it will absolve us both of responsibility.

Therefore, as long as I remain an observer, our agreement will still stand.

The important thing is that this way he can focus on dealing with Lu Weiguo, and I can also find incriminating evidence against him.

Yes!

Today's commotion actually has some benefits for Zhao Kaishan.

And quite a lot.

If we look at it rationally...

He simply laid his hands out and became a bystander.

Sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.

He's definitely a beneficiary.

It's not entirely without benefits.

But seventy or eighty percent of the benefits are positive.

Zhao Jiaying was completely bewildered, while Sister Zhao was still deeply moved by Lu Weiguo's heroic act of protecting his wife.

Only Zhao's mother nodded, then said, "If that's really what you think, you wouldn't have called my parents, would you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Kaishan finally smiled: "You know me best, yes, but I did act a bit foolishly today. Seeing that kid Lu Weiguo protecting his wife..."

That coldness, that ferocity, is just like when you were little, you got separated from your parents and ran to my house.

I stood in front of you, facing the gun barrel. I understand Lu Weiguo perfectly. At that moment, he couldn't care about life or death, or anything else.

Thinking about it this way, I feel full of energy, as if I've returned to my youth.

"Hmph, if you hadn't risked your life to protect me back then, I wouldn't be with you!"

Zhao Jiaying and Sister Zhao unintentionally got a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

I must say, the love stories told by the older generation are really sweet.

"So you want to?" Zhao's mother continued to ask.

"You guessed right, I understand the meaning behind Lu Weiguo's second letter now."

The proverb "When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked" doesn't describe my relationship with Qian Yunshan.

It's about our relationship. It doesn't matter who's the rabbit and who's the dog, as long as we share a common ideal...

Neither of them can live without the other.

As soon as Zhao Kaishan finished speaking, his mother looked jealous and said, "What's going on? Are you two getting so close?"

"No, it's just that we share the same ideals, and Lu Weiguo's ideals are far too grand, exceeding our understanding. He even uttered four words: 'Revitalize the Northeast.'"

If we don't start now, it will be too late. I don't understand, I don't comprehend, but all his ideals are for the people and the common folk.

That's enough to know.

As the saying goes, those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. There's no need for me to talk to Qian Yunshan, nor is there any need for any agreements.

Listening to Zhao Kaishan talk about his ideals and ambitions.

A smile appeared on Zhao's mother's face, but instead of praising her, she looked at Zhao Jiaying and said, "Girl, did your dad say his back was bent today? Just because he called your grandpa?"

"Pfft!"

In an instant, the whole room was filled with laughter and joy.

Like green seedlings in spring, they reflect a vibrant scene.