A whirlwind marriage with a high-ranking official: Lights out, don't force me to take the initi

At the Lu family's dining table, the bowls and chopsticks were gradually put down.

Lu Weihua stood up: "Xiaojun, let's go out and have some fun."

Although she and Xiaojun are from different generations, they are actually not that far apart in age.

Lu Xiaojun understood from her gaze and quickly followed her off the table.

Only the parents, brother and sister-in-law, and Ye Wenxi remained at the dinner table.

Ye Wenxi didn't beat around the bush.

"Mom and Dad, brother, sister-in-law..."

"I have some things I need to explain to my family."

She described the whole process in detail.

He started by recounting his childhood experiences, without mentioning much hardship, and focused on Xu Mancang's character.

He also mentioned several conflicts with Su Ran, including the letter he received this time.

And there's also her and Lu Weidong's judgment.

As Lu's parents listened, their expressions gradually darkened.

In Lu Zhenghua and Liu Xiuyun's hearts, Ye Wenxi was already their own child.

Lu Zhenghua spent half his life in the military, while Liu Xiuyun practiced medicine for many years.

The two of them had a broader perspective than ordinary elders, and their understanding of things was also more profound.

Therefore, they have a deeper understanding and appreciation for Ye Wenxi.

Especially after learning that she was exceptionally intelligent and capable.

Now even the propaganda departments of the city and the military region value her abilities.

The elderly couple increasingly agreed with what their daughter Weihua had said:

Ye Wenxi is a treasure.

The Lu family got their money.

Ye Wenxi recounted the events calmly, but could not hide her concerns:

"But this time the enemy is in the dark while we are in the light, and the Su family has a deep foundation."

"The connections and methods she can utilize are probably more complex than we anticipated."

Lu Weiguo, the eldest brother who had been listening quietly for a long time, finally spoke up.

"His surname is Su, his background is so powerful that we need to be cautious, and he has three children..."

He turned to his father: "Dad, look, isn't that him?"

"Yes." Lu Zhenghua put down his teacup, his tone firm.

"Su Changqing. There's no mistake."

"Dad, do you know about his family situation?" Ye Wenxi asked Lu Zhenghua.

"Mm." Lu Zhenghua nodded.

Lu Weiguo took over and briefly explained Su Changqing's identity and background.

really.

It's tricky.

The Lu family was already considered prominent in the military.

However, it is a latecomer, and its foundation is mostly in the military.

Compared to the intricate network woven by the Su family across generations in the military, political, and business sectors, they are indeed at a disadvantage.

Ye Wenxi suddenly regretted listening to Lu Weihua.

Wouldn't this just cause unnecessary trouble for the family?

Her fingers tightened unconsciously, and her lips pursed.

"Wenxi," Lu Zhenghua's voice rang out.

"You're right to tell us this."

Ye Wenxi raised her eyes.

"If you trust your family, leave this matter to us."

Lu Zhenghua looked at her, his tone steady and powerful.

"Focus on preparing for the exam, then go back to your unit and continue doing your work."

He paused, each word landing with a resounding emphasis:

"Dad promises you, no more storms will reach you."

A few words, not heavy, yet like a stabilizing needle, firmly embedded themselves in this undercurrent.

"But before that, I need to ask what you think."

"After all, he's your adoptive father, and this involves your reputation."

He paused for a moment and gave her a choice:

"You can just give us one sentence and tell us how to handle it, and we'll do it."

"But Dad, what about the Su family..."

Lu Zhenghua raised his hand to stop her from speaking.

"To be honest, our family's roots are not as deep as those of the Su family."

His tone shifted abruptly, his gaze suddenly sharpening:

"But if they've already set their sights on our home and are bullying my daughter-in-law, Lu Zhenghua's daughter-in-law."

He gently pressed his palm on the table, making no loud noise, yet silencing the entire space.

"Then let him try and see if he can pull his hand back completely!"

Ye Wenxi remained silent for a moment.

"Mom and Dad, brother and sister-in-law, I understand."

"If I need any support from my family, I will definitely ask."

Her gaze swept over every face, finally settling on Lu Zhenghua.

"But now, please believe in me, and believe in Weidong."

"We still want to handle this ourselves, and try not to involve you."

"As for the rest, if someone passes messages home, or spreads rumors..."

Liu Xiuyun took over the conversation.

"Don't worry, Wenxi. Now that things have come to this, you're a daughter-in-law of the Lu family, one of our own."

"Those words from outside won't get through this door."

Ye Wenxi was deeply moved by the Lu family's understanding and care for her.

That's why she didn't want them to get too involved.

After lunch, Ye Wenxi went out as planned.

She went to the department store alone.

Purchase some fabrics and special consumables that are hard to find in the county town.

I made several trips back and forth in one afternoon.

If Su Ran has spies here, they should have figured out her movements by now.

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In a shady rented room in Daowai District.

Xu Mancang squatted on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed), counting the money in his hand over and over again by the dim light of the candle.

This time he listened to the advice.

After receiving the money from Lu Weidong, he didn't dare to gamble anymore.

He promptly paid off his gambling debts the next day.

After all, they had said that if he didn't pay back, they would take apart any usable parts from his body to settle the debt.

The night I paid off my debts, there was another knock on the door.

Xu Mancang peeked through the crack in the door and saw a stranger standing outside.

They were dressed neatly, unlike locals.

He thought it was someone from Lu Weidong's side sending a message again, and hesitantly opened the door.

The first thing the other person asked was if I had an adopted daughter named Ye Wenxi.

Xu Mancang rolled his eyes and let the person into the house.

It took a few words of conversation for him to understand.

This group is not the same as the group that came to "give him a warning" a couple of days ago.

And judging from what he said...

It seems he still has some kind of grudge against that girl.

The other party first threw down fifty yuan and inquired about Ye Wenxi.

Xu Mancang told him everything he knew.

It was mentioned that she was "abducted".

But his words and statements completely absolved him of any responsibility.

He never mentioned that he was the one who contacted the human traffickers and sold the people himself.

After asking around, the man didn't stay any longer.

But they came back the next day.

This time, we'll get straight to the point.

"There's something I'd like you to do."

As he spoke, he threw a cloth bag onto the table.

Xu Mancang opened the bag and saw that it contained several neatly bundled bundles of 100-yuan bills.

The stack looked to be at least a hundred sheets, brand new, with very few creases.

His breathing became heavy immediately.

He felt that picking up that girl back then was the best deal he ever made.

Ben'er is all back today.

"This is the deposit. I'll double it for you once the matter is settled."

The man paused, then added:

"On the condition that you come with me."

Without saying a word, Xu Mancang put away his few personal belongings and got into the car with the man that same day.

He thought that even if he had to sell himself this time, the money would be enough to cover his costs.

On the way to Harbin, Xu Mancang managed to extract some fragmented information from the other party.

I learned that Ye Wenxi is now married to a battalion commander.

It's the same guy who came to "give him a warning" last time.

The battalion commander's father was also a commander.

Xu Mancang felt uneasy and thought the matter was strange.

That brat, does she really have that kind of life?

The last time I saw that guy, he really did seem to be protecting her.

It seems he's really taken a liking to her.

Does she even have the ability to seduce men?

Xu Mancang tentatively asked what "good thing" he was supposed to do by bringing him here.

The person opposite him glanced at him and said, "When it's time for you to do it, I'll tell you."

"Don't pry into our affairs."

Xu Mancang took the money and didn't dare to ask any more questions, but he kept thinking about it.

Ye Wenxi married into such a powerful family, yet there are still people who make trouble for her.

This group of people can casually take out so much money and order him around.

It seems the person looking for him now is probably someone of considerable importance.

These days, he's been holed up in that rented room in Daowai District.

The other party explained: if they need him to do anything, they will come back to him.

Until then, just wait here patiently.

But these past two days, the more Xu Mancang thought about it, the more he felt that something was wrong.

Both sides have impressive backgrounds.

Even though I took the money, I'll still offend someone regardless of whether the matter is resolved or not.

If he offends either side, he'll never have peace again.

Xu Mancang began to plan his escape route.

A daring idea suddenly popped into my head.

Xu Mancang slapped his thigh and grinned.

"You can have it all!"