Snowstorm: I’m Super Rich in the Apocalypse
Chapter 245 Too Melodramatic

Chapter 245: Chapter 245 Too Melodramatic

Lu Ruiming’s heart was growing more irritated by the moment. He couldn’t understand, so he questioned Zhang Huishu, "Mom, is it just because of that man? You’ve only been together for a few days, haven’t you? Is he really worth such attachment? Grandpa and Grandma have said they don’t mind if you remarry. Why don’t we move to the main base, and then Grandma can introduce you to someone better, can’t she? This man is not even half the man Second Uncle is."

Lu Jianshe muttered to himself internally, Are you being polite? What kind of comparison is that? But naturally, he couldn’t say it out loud.

He said, "It’s not comparable. What she has is love. You can’t compare her situation to us ordinary people. I’m no match."

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were also silently criticizing. Lu Ruiming was really arrogant, and anyone with a brain wouldn’t say something so foolish.

Zhang Huishu couldn’t tell the truth, so she could only say, "Your Second Uncle is right. Matters of the heart are only known to oneself. I happened to meet someone suitable and don’t want to miss out. After all, at my age, there aren’t many choices left. I just feel that in this apocalypse, I should find a companion, someone to lean on."

Lu Ruiming said, "Mom, you have to choose between love and family, don’t you? You can’t let your love life hold back my own, can you? I can’t even find a job here. If I go to Grandpa and Grandma, I have a bright future ahead of me."

Gu Pan thought to herself, Your bright future? An imaginary, dreamlike future?

Zhang Huishu understood this, but she really couldn’t let Lu Ruiming go to the old couple. It’s not uncommon for sons not to resemble their fathers, but as Lu Ruiming grew older, he looked more and more like his biological father. When Lu Ruiming was younger, he was often sick, and the rash on his face never disappeared. When he was ill, he didn’t resemble anyone much, but as he grew up and his health improved, his demeanor and appearance increasingly resembled that man, and that man was mainly known by Grandma.

She was really driven to the brink of madness. Why did that man leave nothing good behind and only problems for her?

In the past few years, she had sent Lu Ruiming abroad for studies. Although he couldn’t get into a good school, she had the money to support him. In this way, she had dragged it out for five or six years, preventing Lu Ruiming from getting close to the elderly couple.

Then, the apocalypse occurred, which relaxed her vigilance. Who would have thought that now Lu Jianshe would come to fetch people?

Zhang Huishu sighed and said to Lu Ruiming, "Ruiming, it’s not that I won’t let you go, it’s just your leg isn’t healed yet. Like this, when you’re better and I’ve broken up with Uncle Shen, I’ll personally take you to the main base." At this moment, she could only use delaying tactics.

Lu Ruiming didn’t believe Zhang Huishu at all, "Mom, my injured leg won’t prevent me from riding in a car. After all, the military convoys Second Uncle belongs to are very stable. I will also come back regularly to visit you with the military convoys, so you don’t have to worry about me."

He had already made up his mind to leave, so at this point, he had no intention of discussing it further with Zhang Huishu.

Zhang Huishu knew she couldn’t take a hard line now. She could only hope to tell Lu Ruiming the truth later that evening. So for now, she said, "Let me think about it."

Lu Ruiming thought Zhang Huishu had softened up a bit and felt relieved. He asked Lu Jianshe, "Second Uncle, when do you leave? I’ll pack my things in advance."

Lu Jianshe said, "In three days. Don’t rush."

Lu Ruiming replied, "Alright, then I’ll go find Second Uncle ahead of time." The current Lu Jianshe was his savior.

Lu Jianshe thought for a moment, "Alright, then you walk me out. I have a few words to say to you privately."

Zhang Huishu felt a pang of anxiety, "Second Brother, Ruiming’s leg is not well. Let me see you out instead."

Gu Pan knew Second Uncle intended to set Lu Ruiming up, so she said to Zhang Huishu, "Third Aunt, I’m sure Second Uncle has some manly advice to give Ruiming. We shouldn’t disturb them." Saying this, she felt goosebumps herself, but it worked well, and Lu Jianshe was already helping Lu Ruiming out.

Lu Ruisheng, not wanting to leave his wife behind, naturally did not follow Second Uncle outside. Instead, he waited for her so they could go together.

Once outside, Lu Jianshe whispered to Lu Ruiming, "We all understand your mother’s desire to keep you close. After all, with your father gone, you are her only support. But Ruiming, you are still young, and your future is what’s most important."

He looked at Lu Ruiming, a wealth of unspoken understanding in his eyes.

Lu Ruiming nodded quickly, "I understand, Second Uncle."

Lu Jianshe continued, "Your mother has always been cunning, so she might use some strange excuse to deceive you, to scare you into not leaving with us. Maybe something about your origin, just making stuff up to frighten you—a young kid. Especially now during the apocalypse, when many things cannot be verified. True or false—who knows? So, don’t let your mother trick you. Honestly, you are a child of the Lu Family. Even though we’ve found Ruisheng, having two grandchildren is still not enough for Grandpa and Grandma. When you’re with Grandpa, you’ll be the treasured one. Understand? Your future is bright."

Lu Ruiming nodded vigorously, "I understand, Second Uncle. And I won’t let her deceive me. She always thinks of petty short-term gains."

After that, Lu Ruiming said, "Second Uncle, can you please apologize to Brother Ruisheng for me? I was wrong before. It was all instigated by my mother. She always said that without Brother Ruisheng, I was the only grandson of the Lu Family. That’s why I was hostile towards him. Now I realize, isn’t it great to have an additional brother?"

Lu Ruiming was not foolish. If Grandpa wished to see Ruisheng, Ruisheng would also go to the main base. Having an injured leg and being with them would leave him open to bullying. So it was better to apologize first and then wait until he met Grandma for the tables to turn.

Lu Jianshe wasn’t convinced by his words, seeing the insincerity clear in his shifty gaze.

So Lu Jianshe just pretended to agree, "Alright, I’ll tell him." After repeating his warning, "Your mother might try all sorts of ways to keep you here. So, you also need to prepare ahead, in case you can’t leave. If not with me, following the troops on your own could be tough, maybe even impossible to manage. So, cherish this opportunity."

Lu Ruiming nodded seriously, "I know, thank you, Second Uncle."

Lu Jianshe smiled, "Alright, then you should go back."

Lu Ruiming returned to the house, speaking very amicably to Lu Ruisheng, "Brother, Second Uncle is waiting for you and your wife."

Lu Ruisheng and Gu Pan found it a bit awkward and could only manage nervous smiles as they left.

Once outside, none of the three said much, and they left the place together. After some distance, Lu Jianshe finally spoke, "Don’t worry. No matter what Zhang Huishu says, Lu Ruiming won’t believe her. He’s definitely coming with us."

Gu Pan smiled and said, "Second Uncle, you’re really amazing. You’ve got people figured out."

Lu Jianshe looked at Gu Pan and laughed, "You little girl, remember this—the more someone tries to be cunning, the easier they fall into traps. So it’s better to be straightforward and not easy to be manipulated."

Gu Pan nodded, "I understand, Second Uncle."