Back to the 60s: The Struggle Career of a Charmed Wife
Chapter 142 - 0142: Running Away From Home 2_1

Chapter 142: Chapter 0142: Running Away From Home 2_1

Although gender equality has now been achieved, striving to break the shackles of feudal detritus, many places still retain the tradition of men at the table when there are guests and women not. This tradition, however, was not maintained in the Lu Family.

After helping Feng Qingxue finish her duties in receiving guests like Chen Ming, Xu Aiguo and others, Father Lu and his guests sat down to dine.

Feng Qingxue first helped herself and Lu Tianzhi with their plates, before beginning to eat as she quietly listened to their chat.

At first, they were discussing ordinary family matters. But after the two children with smaller appetites finished eating, Father Lu sent Lu Tianzhi and Feng Qingyun out to play. Then they began to discuss various situations in the city, took out the newspapers that Chen Ming and Xu Aiguo had brought for Father Lu, of which he had already read. They asked Father Lu to make predictions about the attitude of the state and future policies based on these sources. His assessments were often strikingly astute.

Feng Qingxue noticed that Father Lu’s predictions about the evolution of the nation were incredibly accurate.

How could she describe the feeling? It’s as if there was a sage, a Zhuge Liang, in their house, whose predictions were always inspired.

Sometimes, Father Lu could accurately predict what was about to happen. Without the information Feng Qingxue had read about that era, she wouldn’t have been able to perceive it.

"As I have said before, every end of turbulent times and the establishment of a new country in history have experienced a period of political upheaval. There are no exceptions. We were born in such an era, so it is inevitable that we are involved. We are just ordinary people, with little influence. We can only endure and wait, powerless to change it! The natural disasters and human calamities are so severe these years that those who are fighting for power and profit have to hold their breath. Watch out, after three, five years, when the breath is recaptured, there will definitely be a great upheaval, a great upheaval sweeping across the whole country!"

After hearing Father Lu’s speech, Xu Aiguo quickly asked him with apprehension in Feng Qingxue’s admiring eyes: "Uncle Lu, what should we do? How can we avoid the danger and ensure the safety of our family?"

After a moment’s thought, Father Lu replied, "Your social standing is good, and you are all retired soldiers, now holding crucial positions. You don’t have to worry. The ones who should worry are probably those who don’t have good social standings, like my family. I guess people will be targeted for their social standings when the time comes. Actually, there have already been such tendencies."

"What are you going to do if your social standing is not considered good?" Chen Ming asked with concern.

"Don’t worry!" Father Lu waved his hand, "The higher up, the greater the consequences; the lower class, the less the impact. Historically haven’t those big events been incited by the upper class? Pertaining to their interests. Wanglou is remote and lacks information, which has given me enough time to prepare. As long as we follow what the authorities say, and not stir up trouble, survival is the most valuable thing! Besides, my son-in-law’s uncle is both the head and the secretary of the Wanglou Brigade. He has a kind nature and is now a relative; he will certainly protect us."

Feng Qingxue nodded secretly, she had observed over this period that Father Lu was quietly making ample preparations.

The Wanglou Brigade has her uncle, who is traditional and good-natured, and would not do anything ungrateful. Once she overheard her aunt casually mentioning that their uncle’s appointment as secretary greatly owed to Father Lu’s efforts.

There are Lu Jiang’s comrades in the city. If there’s any stir, they will know it before Wanglou does and will surely notify Father Lu as early as possible.

The fact that Father Lu had started to hide their family’s property revealed his mentality of prevention before it happened. This mentality allowed him to dodge the impending calamity time and again, turning danger into safety.