Reborn as a Rich Woman in the Eighties-Chapter 732 - 731: After Waiting Through the Clouds, the Moon Shines Bright

Chapter 732: Chapter 731: After Waiting Through the Clouds, the Moon Shines Bright

No one expected the always gentle and virtuous Shao Meirou to say such things with so much hidden hostility.

Fang Youlan’s face turned ashen with anger, and she stretched out a finger to point at Shao Meirou but stuttered without being able to utter a single word.

Lu Guangqi sighed inwardly. It was all his wife’s own fault for bringing trouble upon herself. Who could she blame when her daughter-in-law spoke to her like that?

After being taken aback, Lu Hailing could not stand it anymore. Shao Meirou was being disrespectful to her mother right in front of her; if she, as a daughter, did not speak up, wouldn’t that mean Shao Meirou was bullying their Lu Family because they lacked defenders?

"Elder sister! What are those words? Our mom is Xiaozheng’s biological grandmother. How could she harm his child? How can you even say such a thing?"

Shao Meirou looked straight at Lu Guangqi and Fang Youlan, sneering. "Where did I get that from? You just got back and probably have no idea what has happened, do you?

Then listen well to what they have to say, and after that, you can argue with me!"

From the reaction of Lu Hailing, she knew immediately that the old man and woman had definitely not told her about the Fetal Exchange Medicine!

Indeed!

How could they shamelessly speak of such an embarrassing matter to anyone?

Lu Hailing stamped her foot in frustration, "You..."

But Shao Meirou did not pay her any heed, picked up her bag and said to Lu Guangqi, "Dad! I’m leaving!"

She didn’t want to stay in that place for another second!

Otherwise, she might say even more outrageous and unfilial things!

What else could Lu Guangqi say at a time like this?

It was actually a good thing that Shao Meirou left. If she continued to argue with the old lady and her daughter, the situation would surely end even more badly.

"Alright!"

Fang Youlan knew her husband was truly angry, so she dared not make a sound.

Lu Hailing watched as Shao Meirou swiftly went to the door, changed her shoes, and left.

When the door slammed shut, she involuntarily closed her eyes.

Lu Hailing asked in a shrill voice, full of fury, "Dad! Mom! What exactly happened? Why has she become so arrogant?

Does my elder brother know about this? I can’t accept this! I’m going to call my elder brother and have him discipline his wife!

She shows no respect for her elders without any provocation!"

Lu Guangqi angrily thumped his cane on the floor, "Enough! Calm down!"

Lu Hailing was unaccustomed to seeing her father this angry and her indignation subsided, but her curiosity intensified. She had to know what had happened!

"Dad! Mom! What on earth happened?"

Lu Guangqi snorted coldly, "Fang Youlan! Tell your youngest daughter what you’ve done!"

After Lu Hailing heard the whole story, she suddenly understood why her sister-in-law was so furious.

She couldn’t help but blame her mother, "Mom! How could you do such a thing? No wonder my sister-in-law acted like that! Ah! Since I’ve been back, you didn’t tell me... otherwise, wouldn’t I have..."

Over the years, she had always had a good sister-in-law relationship with Shao Meirou.

Whenever there was something in the family that needed help, Shao Meirou was also fully supportive.

But now, an awkward rift had formed...

Shao Meirou left Lu Guangqi’s house, still visibly upset.

She knew her complexion was poor, and returning home like this would surely tip off her father.

If he found out that his in-laws were displeased with her decision to have Lin Xia do her postpartum recovery at his house, he would certainly have second thoughts and possibly make changes.

That was something she was desperate not to witness; she knew how much her father wanted to see Lu Zheng and their child every day.

Also, the fact that she had an unprecedented argument with her mother-in-law and sister-in-law today, she was uncertain how Lu Pengcheng would react upon finding out—whether he would think she behaved improperly and criticize her.

Therefore, Shao Meirou didn’t head straight to Shao Chengzhi’s house; instead, she went to her own place to call Lu Pengcheng.

With a voice filled with grievance and anxiety, Shao Meirou said, "Pengcheng! I need to tell you something! Your sister came back from Shanghai, and then dad asked me to join for dinner!

When your mom heard that I’d arranged for Lin Xia’s postpartum recovery to be at dad’s place, she expressed her displeasure and disagreed, even saying the sick energy from dad might infect the child... I really got angry at that moment, and I talked back to her with some harsh words..."

She knew that Lu Pengcheng was a filial son, and even though he sometimes acted rebelliously of late, deep down he was still someone who leaned towards his parents and sister.

Lu Pengcheng had no idea about Shao Meirou’s quarrel with his family when he received the call.

As Shao Meirou recounted everything to him in detail, he was truly taken aback.

Having been with her for over thirty years, apart from the time she lost her composure when they found Luo Xinyan in Spring City, she was always gentle and good-tempered.

Even towards the elderly, despite the Fetal Exchange Medicine incident, when they visited his parents for New Year’s on the thirtieth, she did not put on an angry face or speak harsh words.

"...Meirou! It’s okay! What my mom said was wrong in the first place; your dad isn’t suffering from anything contagious. What right does she have to say something like that?" Lu Pengcheng coughed lightly, "Are you alright? Did they gang up on you..."

He knew his mother well; she was serious about pulling rank due to age. Add to that his younger sister who was no pushover themselves, even with the old man present, it would not guarantee Shao Meirou wasn’t mistreated.

Shao Meirou’s heart skipped uncontrollably; she hadn’t expected Lu Pengcheng could say such things even now!

She thought for sure that after knowing about it, Lu Pengcheng would definitely say she was in the wrong, after all, that was his mother!

To say she wasn’t moved or felt sweetness would be a lie!

All her life, she had longed for care and protection from Lu Pengcheng, and unexpectedly, it arrived when she least anticipated it.

Her eyes welled up as she murmured, "I’m fine! Hailin argued with me for a bit, then I told her to ask herself what had happened, and after that, I left!"

Lu Pengcheng let out a sigh of relief at the other end, "That’s good! Don’t worry! They haven’t called me about this matter! They probably feel they don’t have a leg to stand on!

You don’t have to go over there these coming days; Lin Xia and the rest will soon be back, so there’s plenty to prepare for!"

"Okay!" Shao Meirou covered her mouth, trying to keep her voice from revealing that she was crying.

Her tears were not out of sorrow, but from overwhelming emotion.

Shao Meirou thought she had concealed it well, but Lu Pengcheng intuitively felt it.

His tone softened a few degrees, "Meirou! My retirement paperwork is almost done! It might not be long before I can come back! Then I can spend more time with you, and help look after the child!"

Touched by Lu Pengcheng’s simple yet heartfelt words, Shao Meirou couldn’t help but start crying out loud, "...Pengcheng! We’re waiting for you to come back!"

"Okay! Take good care of yourself!"

Even after hanging up the phone, Shao Meirou was still in a state of laughing and crying.

She had loved Lu Pengcheng for half her life, enduring so much for his sake.

Her once ardent heart had gradually cooled, daring not to hope for their future.

Unexpectedly, she finally saw the clouds part to reveal the moonlight...