Rebirth Counterattack with Space
Chapter 275 - 267: The Past of the Xie Family (Part 1)

Chapter 275: Chapter 267: The Past of the Xie Family (Part 1)

"Dad, would I dare to talk nonsense about such a big issue? I saw it with my own eyes, although the photo at Grandpa’s house is of young Mr. Pei, his eldest grandson, who is also my classmate’s fiancé, looks exactly like him when he was young."

Qin Xinqi, worried that Qin Jiangong might not believe him, was thorough in his explanation, "There’s also another grandson of the Pei Family, and his wife whom I’ve seen outside, I definitely could not have mistaken them."

"..."

Qin Jiangong immediately became lost in thought. His youngest son loved to play, which was not wrong, but when it came to major issues, he was not confused and unreliable. He believed what his son said.

"Dad, it’s a pity that Lu Yun is a woman and also the granddaughter-in-law of the Pei Family. Although we are classmates, it’d be improper for me to deliberately get close to her. If the Pei Family thought I was trying to steal her away, it would be quite the spectacle."

Qin Xinqi truly felt it was a pity. He fantasized in his mind that if Lu Yun were the son-in-law of the Pei Family, at least he would be able to get close and be good buddies with him.

"But no matter what, having this connection of being classmates is beneficial. In the future, our family must gradually deepen our relationship with the Lu Family. However, we must not be too eager so they don’t sense that we are deliberately trying to befriend them, that would greatly reduce the effect."

"...Looks like you were the one who was overlooked. You are probably the one in our family who resembles your grandfather the most." Qin Jiangong was speechless for a moment, then let out a sigh of realization.

"..." Qin Xinqi was also temporarily lost for words. Was that supposed to be a compliment? It was a compliment, right?

"Becoming related to the Pei Family by marriage, it looks like the Lu Family is going to move up a notch. Fortunately, there hasn’t been anything unsavory between our two families in the past. You’re right, you’re not suitable to approach the young lady, but that doesn’t prevent us from using this to bring our two families closer."

Although Qin Jiangong felt a sense of superiority and looked down on "nouveau riche" types like Lu Aiguo, he never let it show on the outside.

After all, Qin Jiangong was not foolish enough to offend people for no good reason.

"You’re not getting any younger. Stop messing around outside all the time. When the summer and winter vacations come, go to the company to start learning how to manage it. Your grandfather decided that your older brother would go into politics, and you will have to take over the family business. You’ll support each other. Now that you are sensible, I am reassured. Both my sons have become successful, and I can meet your grandfather without feeling ashamed," said Qin Jiangong with a smile of relief.

For the first time, Qin Xinqi was praised by his father to his face. Instantly, the corners of his mouth curled up in proud delight, but before he could enjoy the feeling, Qin Jiangong glared at him again.

"Why are you so vain? Just a couple of compliments and you’re already getting a big head?"

The smile on Qin Xinqi’s face froze instantly. Wasn’t changing faces this quickly a bit much?

Qin Jiangong glanced at him satisfiedly, feeling secretly proud. Humph, this greenhorn, barely grown and already daring to laugh at his own father. Thinking he was all that after just a few praises?

"Run an errand to your grandfather’s house tomorrow to give them a heads-up, so they don’t accidentally offend someone when they encounter them outside, like your uncle or cousins," Qin Jiangong instructed in a great mood.

"Oh, I know."

Qin Xinqi responded gloomily, internally criticizing, how redundant these instructions were. Even if his dad didn’t mention it, he would have done it anyway. It wasn’t like he was talkative or idle, returning home with the intention of gossiping with his old man...

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Capital City Airport.

Today was the day everyone was heading back, and Shitou and Lu Yun rushed back to the "Changxin Garden" villa early in the morning to see everyone off.

After leaving the airport, Xia Yuan got into the car with Lu Yun and Shitou.

The mother and daughter huddled together in the back seat, and Xia Yuan said with both relief and concern to Lu Yun, "Luckily, you convinced your aunt, or I would have had to go through a lot of trouble."

With only this sister left of her three siblings, Xia Yuan could not say much in front of her in-laws and Lu Aiguo when Xia Na had refused to come to the Capital City in July.

Seeing that her sister and brother-in-law were about to miss this opportunity, it was impossible for her not to be anxious. But truly asking her to reveal the secret, she was still hesitant, considering her daughter.

"She is my own aunt, how could I just stand by and do nothing? However, I only revealed a little bit, didn’t say much, and also told my aunt not to tell even my uncle and my two cousins," Lu Yun explained, not missing the fleeting worry that crossed Xia Yuan’s face.

"That’s good," Xia Yuan was reassured. She knew her daughter was sensible and that her own sister, who was very tight-lipped, would definitely not disclose anything that wasn’t supposed to be revealed.

"The nutritional supplements you prepared have all been taken with us. I’ve especially instructed them that these were specifically for their elderly family members, and those will have a very good conditioning effect on the older folks, who should be taking them once they’re back home."

The nutritional supplements Lu Yun had specially prepared contained the intermediate level Body Strengthening Elixir. They were intended for the parents-in-law of Lu Aijiao, Lu Aijiao’s father-in-law, as well as the parents of Zhang Cai and Gu Tianming.

Taking into account their old age and the fact that they were in-laws, although her family couldn’t offer them medicinal baths, the addition of the Elixir would at least show some care. If one day it became something that could be spoken about, it would be easier to explain to Gu Tianming, Zhang Cai, Xie Jiang, and Xie Changgen.

"How are Auntie Aimei’s in-laws doing with that widow now?"

As this topic came up, Lu Yun suddenly remembered the messy affairs of Auntie Aimei’s family, Lu Aimei, and her curiosity was piqued.

In the past, because Lu Aimei’s mother-in-law, Tian Xiaoju, was biased and favored her eldest son, handling affairs unjustly, Aimei’s husband Xie Changgen was also confused, and it almost led to a divorce.

In the end, Aimei’s father-in-law, Old Fourth Xie, took a drastic step and solved the problem by dividing the family property.

The division made years ago still sparked ridicule behind their backs in the village toward Tian Xiaoju for her foolishness.

Initially, Tian Xiaoju did not take such comments seriously, believing she had a good life in her eldest son’s home with a considerable sum of money in her hands. Although she could see that her younger son and daughter-in-law, supported by their maternal family, were gradually doing better from their "humble beginnings," she and her eldest son’s family were envious.

However, the fact that she had hidden a large sum of money when the division took place was known to no one but herself, and it would be false to say she did not feel guilty.

So for the first few years, everyone lived their own quiet lives.

Yet this quietness came to a halt when Tian Xiaoju grew older and her money was slowly but thoroughly swindled away by her eldest son and daughter-in-law.

Without money in hand, her daughter-in-law, Lin Meizhu, did not take nonsense—she started to find Tian Xiaoju unpleasant in every way.