Lu Chen of the Tai Hua Great Dao

"Brother Chen, why are you hitting your head?" He Dan asked naively.
"Mosquitoes. I'm going to work."
"Oh, Brother Chen, don't bully Sister-in-law!"
He Dan worriedly instructed him again, then returned to work. Lin Xiang Hong nudged him, asking softly, "What's wrong?"
"I already talked to Brother Chen. It's nothing serious."
He Dan stacked ten bricks in one go, saying boldly.
Lin Xiang Hong rolled his eyes. This fool, talking to Brother Chen?
Even with ten more tongues, he couldn't talk back to Brother Chen.
"Don't carry so much!"
Lin Xiang Hong saw the fool piling bricks high like a mountain, and his heart pounded.
"It's fine."
He Dan easily hoisted it up. He was strong, and recently he had been eating meat with every meal, so his strength was even greater.
Lin Xiang Hong looked admiringly as his brother flew up the scaffolding effortlessly, then looked at his own small frame. His heart felt sour; he couldn't even carry a third of that.
Sigh!
"What about Brother Chen?" Lei Ming also came over, asking casually.
"Just a quarrel between husband and wife."
Lin Xiang Hong still didn't like this guy, but he didn't want to admit it was due to jealousy. He and He Dan could only do heavy labor, while Lei Ming just had to hold a pen and draw blueprints, which was easy, and he earned more money than both of them.
But he also knew that Lei Ming's work was technical, something others couldn't do, while their work could be done by anyone. This was the difference between being educated and uneducated.
If only he had studied properly back then.
Lei Ming frowned, muttering, "A quarrel? Sister-in-law is so good; Brother Chen must be in the wrong."
Lin Xiang Hong didn't speak, but he agreed in his heart.
If he could marry a wife as beautiful, as good at cooking, and as good at earning money as Jiang Han Yan, he would definitely worship her like an ancestor, not daring to say a harsh word. Could it be that Brother Chen was getting arrogant after earning a bit of money?
Unconsciously speaking his thoughts aloud, Lin Xiang Hong fearfully covered his mouth. If Brother Chen heard these words, he would definitely get beaten.
Lei Ming, however, took it as truth. "Men change when they get rich. Brother Chen's thinking is wrong. I need to talk to him. Virtue must match one's position! "
He didn't want to strive alongside a dark-hearted boss who would abandon his wife when he got rich, because if he could abandon his wife today, he could abandon his subordinates tomorrow.
"What is Little Ming saying? What medicine matches what position?"
He Dan returned, carrying an empty carrying pole, and heard the latter part, not understanding.
"It's probably that medicine that can boost excitement. For a good relationship between husband and wife, that aspect needs to be good. You wouldn't understand."
Lin Xiang Hong self-righteously explained, then seeing He Dan's bewildered expression, he immediately lost interest. Such a tall and strong man, yet still unenlightened about such matters; there was no talking to him.
Lei Ming found Lu Chen, opened the door, and spoke directly, "Brother Chen, the money you're earning now is still just a small drizzle; you can't be arrogant. A wife who shared hardships cannot be abandoned. The words of our ancestors must be kept in mind. Although my words may not be pleasant to hear, honest words are often harsh. You must treat Sister-in-law better."
Lu Chen didn't understand the meaningless words at the beginning, like "wife who shared hardships." He understood the latter part: another person coming to lecture him.
He was so angry he laughed. Everyone said he bullied Jiang Han Yan. Did no one think Jiang Han Yan bullied him?
"Are you idle and making mischief? Go carry bricks!"
Lu Chen glared coldly.
"Oh!"
Lei Ming obediently left. Carrying bricks was impossible for him; he couldn't handle it.
"Come back!"
Lu Chen called out, and Lei Ming obediently returned.
"Let me ask you something, what kind of gifts do girls like?" Lu Chen asked softly, afraid of being overheard.
He didn't understand this area. Lei Ming usually read romance novels, so he probably knew.
Lei Ming's eyes lit up. This was indeed the right person to ask. He asked, "Is it for Sister-in-law?"
"Mm."
Lu Chen replied, his expression unnatural.
Lei Ming smiled smugly, thinking his words had worked. It seemed he had the potential to be a persuader. If he had been born during the Warring States period, he might have been able to debate against a group of scholars.
"Girls like romance. It's best to give flowers, or some beautiful jewelry. The thought is what matters most."
"Got it. Go carry bricks!"
Lu Chen dismissively pushed him away. Flowers and jewelry, he remembered.
Lei Ming wanted to suggest three hundred and sixty-five more gift-giving tricks, but he was unceremoniously chased away. He left reluctantly, planning to talk to Lu Chen again next time.
These past few days, Jiang Han Yan's mood hadn't been good either. She hadn't expected Lu Chen to be so angry. It had been three days, and he hadn't spoken to her, coming home with a cold face, making the atmosphere truly uncomfortable and seriously affecting her mood.
Moreover, she realized that she liked Lu Chen, perhaps more deeply than she thought. These three days had been difficult. She had even wondered if she should try to take some responsibility.
But she still didn't dare. The responsibility of a family was too great; she felt she couldn't bear it.
Sigh!
Jiang Han Yan sat in the courtyard, enjoying the cool air, and couldn't help but sigh. If Lu Chen still gave her the cold shoulder and didn't talk to her today, she would move out. Out of sight, out of mind. Even if her body couldn't handle it, she would move. She wouldn't tolerate this dog-like temper.
"Dou Dou, if Auntie Jiang leaves, who will you follow?"
Jiang Han Yan called Dou Dou over. Jin Shan Shan would definitely follow her. It was just that the little fellow was a bit difficult; after all, Lu Chen had adopted him, but she had been raising him recently. She had raised the little fellow to be fair and plump, and their bond had deepened. She couldn't bear to part with him.
If Lu Chen didn't agree, she would secretly kidnap Dou Dou, hmph!
Dou Dou tilted his head, his eyes dazed.
"Auntie Jiang is leaving soon, Jin Shan Shan is leaving too. Do you want to come along?" Jiang Han Yan spoke more clearly, feeling a bit sour and uncomfortable in her heart.
Dou Dou was anxious, clutching her hand, shaking his head vigorously, tears streaming down his face. He didn't want to part with Auntie Jiang.
Jiang Han Yan felt even more upset. She sniffled, hugged the little fellow, and said with sky-high resentment, "It's all your Uncle Lu's fault. He's such a blockhead, always making Auntie take responsibility. What if I don't take responsibility? I just don't want to have children; I never said I'd definitely like another man. Couldn't he say something soft? That big tyrant, that scoundrel, I'll give him a laxative tonight!"
Dou Dou nodded vigorously, "Laxative!"
Uncle Lu was too bad, bullying Auntie Jiang. He deserved a laxative.
"We'll go to Hu Cheng together. Auntie Jiang has money; I can raise you. We won't live with that tyrant anymore." Jiang Han Yan felt even more uncomfortable. Without Lu Chen, this "natural oxygen," she didn't know if her little life could even be preserved.
Lu Chen returned early. Before he even entered the house, he heard that woman wanting to kidnap Dou Dou and run away, and even wanting to give him a laxative. She was plotting for wealth and harming lives, all of it.
The corner of Lu Chen's mouth slightly curved. He knew then that he had misunderstood that night. Women indeed liked saying one thing but meaning another. The matter of having children could actually be negotiated. He didn't necessarily have to have one; having Dou Dou was enough.
He looked at the bouquet of roses in his hand, then pinched the box in his pocket, feeling a bit awkward. It was his first time giving a gift in his life; it felt truly strange.
"This bouquet is so beautiful, give me a few stems!"
Auntie Xu, who had bought vegetables, saw Lu Chen holding a large bouquet of flowers and felt a pang of desire. She reached out to take some, but Lu Chen dodged. He had climbed over the wall to pick these from Third Brother's house, costing him four chicken drumsticks to bribe the puppy.
Jiang Han Yan heard the commotion outside and immediately retracted her mournful expression, putting on a cold face. She wouldn't be the first to back down.
Who's afraid of whom!