The Reborn Sidekick Rejected The Male Lead
Chapter 153 - 150: Captured

Chapter 153: Chapter 150: Captured

The accountant at the Urban Paper Mill hurried to find workshop director Eldest Shen.

"Old Shen, something has happened to your family."

The first thing Eldest Shen thought of was his mother, the most worrisome member of the family: "What happened?"

"Your younger brother called, saying that your mother and two nephews have been detained by the Academy District Police Station. He told you to hurry over and see."

Upon hearing this, Eldest Shen frowned and felt a lurch in his heart.

"Did he say what for?"

"I don’t know the specifics; the call came to the director’s office. Luckily, I caught it. The vice director of the factory just left, and they’re selecting candidates from among you workshop heads. You have the best chance, and at a time like this, you really can’t afford any mishaps. Better take leave and go see what’s happening."

"Alright, Old Li, thank you for today. We’ll have a drink some other day."

"Sure, hurry along."

Eldest Shen went to find Shen Family’s Older Sister-in-law, who worked in the same company, and briefed her on the situation at the propaganda department.

Shen Family’s Older Sister-in-law said with a grave expression, "Your mother, she really outdoes herself. Back in the day, she severed ties with others out of fear of being implicated. Now that someone is doing well, she wants to cozy up and take advantage. Your younger brother listens to everything she says, and see, now there’s trouble.

Hmph, your Old Shen Family, all because of Old Granny Shen, one bad apple spoils the whole barrel. Now you see why I don’t let the children near your mother. Just look at her, what kind of examples she’s set for those two kids of Old Shen. I won’t interfere in this. Do as you see fit, but don’t bring those people back to our home."

"Ah, let me go and see first. Old Li just mentioned that they’re picking the next vice director and I stand the best chance. Leadership values me highly, and I can’t afford to slip up at this critical juncture."

Shen Family’s Older Sister-in-law was fuming, "You’ve hardly made it to this position. If she affects you because of this, don’t blame me for being unfilial. I’d dare to fight her to the death."

"I’ll go take a look first."

By the time Eldest Shen rushed over, Lu Jingqiu and Jiang Nanzhou had already arrived.

Eldest Shen had a rough idea of the situation by the time he arrived and encountered a tough stance: Shen Liang was even holding an axe, threatening to chop someone down—a complete defiance of order. If it weren’t for his own stake in the matter, he wouldn’t bother with it.

"Comrades Lu and Jiang, this matter is indeed my mother’s fault. She’s been fond of taking advantage since she was young, and she’s gotten used to it. No amount of talking can control her; I’ve told her so many times, but she won’t listen, and now she’s led my nephews astray. After I return, my younger brother and his wife won’t spare her either. Here, I want to apologize on their behalf and say we’re sorry. If there is anything we need to do, whether it be an apology or compensation, we’ll do whatever we can."

Lu Xianrun stared at Eldest Shen and snorted, "Compensation, apology? Look at the face of my daughter. She’s grown so big and I’ve never had the heart to even lay a finger on her, and look what you’ve done—you’ve scratched her with a ghastly mark. My daughter has delicate skin; she couldn’t withstand your old woman’s clawing. Do you think we’re after your money? Director Liang, we won’t accept any settlement."

Director Liang turned to Eldest Shen and said, "You heard them; they won’t accept a settlement. Your mother intentionally injured someone. Look at this medical report; this young lady’s face might even scar. In cases like this, it counts as minor injury. She’ll get at least two years. Your two nephews, with their threats and violence, fifteen days detention and a twenty yuan fine. Although the sentencing is light, both kids, whether it’s for education or employment in the future, that’s a record. It will not only affect them but their children and family as well. Go back and discuss with your family, and bring them some clothes."

Eldest Shen became anxious upon hearing this and hurriedly said, "No, no, Director Liang, let’s talk this over. Comrades, let’s negotiate. The old lady is advanced in age, and the kids are still young, only seventeen or eighteen. If they really go to jail, it will ruin their lives. We will definitely educate them properly if we go back. Please show some mercy, give us some leeway."

His son had a promising job at the power supply bureau, and he wouldn’t allow his mother to ruin it—that he wouldn’t permit.

As soon as he finished speaking, the police pulled him aside. Director Liang said to Lu Xianrun, "There’s nothing to discuss now, just wait for the news. This case won’t last long in court. If you ask me, they just need to pay some money, teach them a lesson, and they won’t dare to cause trouble in your place again."

Lu Xianrun nodded, "Okay, since Qiuqiu has injuries on her face, let’s head back first. Another day you and I can get together again."

"Sure, take care on the road."

"Thank you, Uncle Liang."

"You are all good kids. I will definitely come over when you get married."

After such an incident, Lu Xianrun wasn’t in the mood to look at houses anymore and took the kids back home.

When he checked his daughter’s face upon returning, he saw some redness and swelling and said with distress, "Take a leave of absence, stay home, and rest for a couple more days."

Jiang Nanzhou thought the same, "I’ll take you to school to ask for leave in a bit."

Lu Jingqiu refused, "No, I can go to school tomorrow. I’ve just been elected as the study committee member, and I need to set a good example for my classmates. Besides, my face isn’t that exaggerated. It was Aunt Wei who did this on purpose, and the medical report is also exaggerated. Isn’t this to deal with the brazen Old Madam Shen? Additionally, I’ve got what I needed, including stuff to touch and eat.

Aunt Wei said it will scab over in two days and then I can take off the gauze."

After saying this, seeing Jiang Nanzhou about to object, Lu Jingqiu pouted and insisted, "I don’t care, I’m going to school."

Jiang Nanzhou looked at her like this and almost couldn’t help pinching her little face.

Lu Xianrun had no choice but to agree.

When Jiang Nanzhou left, he agreed to take her to school the next day.

...

At the Shen Family, Eldest Shen couldn’t concentrate on his afternoon shift after hearing the news. Shen Lao Er and Shen Er also hurried to the city in a cattle cart.

When Big Sister-in-law Shen heard Old Madam Shen might be jailed, she was quite pleased. Sister-in-law Shen didn’t care about Old Madam Shen, but she couldn’t overlook her son. She was furious; if it weren’t for the old woman stirring up trouble, how could the two kids have been taken away? So audacious to dare use an axe on someone.

Shen Lao Er asked, "What do we do now?"

Feeling frustrated, Eldest Shen took a drag of his cigarette and said, "No matter what, we’ve got to get them out. I’m on the rise now, my son works at the Power Supply Bureau, and he has a bright future ahead. If anyone in our family ends up with a record, it’ll be hard for us to do anything in the future.

It’s no big deal if the old lady gets a record at her age, but the two kids are still young. Director Liang said today that it’ll be hard for the kids to find jobs in the future."

Sister-in-law Shen became anxious, slapped her thigh, and pointed at Shen Lao Er, "Shen Lao Er, if you still want your son to have a good future, split the family. You go live with your mom and stop wrecking my son’s life."

This time, Shen Lao Er kept his head down and stayed silent.

Shen Family’s Older Sister-in-law asked, "What about that family, what did they say?"

Eldest Shen replied, "They don’t want to settle. Ah, you didn’t see what condition the old lady left the young girl in. Such girls from the city are pampered like honey, soft and tender. With the old lady’s thick nails, you can imagine. That family isn’t short on money, they don’t want to settle, they just want the old lady to be locked up in prison."