Chapter 97: Chapter 97

Red Fifth Street Police Station.

The Lu Family quickly arranged for Lu Weihua to be bailed out.

When picking him up, both Father Lu and Lu’s mother were present. Looking at their son, they both were tempted to slap him.

Both are cultured and respectable people, unsure of how they raised such a son.

Back in the day, their son went to the countryside and dated two girls at once, and the situation was exposed, causing both families to come knocking. They paid a large sum to settle the matter.

Thinking of sending him to the countryside to toughen him up and curb his behavior.

Who knew he’d be just as unruly there, getting involved in fights when playing wasn’t enough for him.

Father Lu, with a stern face, didn’t want to talk to his son and began to blame Lu’s mother, "It’s because you’ve spoiled him too much. If he doesn’t change, he’ll ruin himself eventually."

Lu’s mother thought, didn’t you spoil him too?

During those years in the countryside, you were the one constantly asking if he had enough money to spend!

But arguing over it was pointless.

Lu’s mother sighed and said, "Alright, alright, let’s not talk about it. Let’s just forget this incident."

Luckily, their son was clever this time. They spent money to get a call from the town to warn him. They heard that a girl named Tian Xiang reported him to the police, even informing the factory team leader. The family deliberated overnight and decided to have Lu Weihua turn himself in.

By turning himself in, he could get a lighter sentence and some advantage.

That night’s event, as long as that girl named Tian Chuying didn’t reveal it, the case could be defined as retaliation and premeditated assault, which isn’t a big deal. Their son was an accomplice, so he might just have to pay some fines and be detained for a few days.

If they were willing to settle privately, more money could prevent any detention. But they heard from a familiar person at the station that the other side was firm about not settling privately.

Father Lu was still angry and didn’t listen to his wife at all.

"This time can be forgotten, but what about next time?"

Lu’s mother also got angry, "Then what do you suggest we do?"

Father Lu: "Find a matchmaker to introduce a suitable girl for him, immediately make it official, he’s not getting any younger. He needs to start a family and settle down."

The last two sentences were directed at his son.

Lu Weihua, with his head down, whispered, "I’m okay with it, but I want to find someone I like myself."

He initially wanted to marry Tian Xiang, but it clearly wasn’t going to happen now.

Father Lu got even angrier hearing his son, trying to kick him.

Letting him choose means who knows when he’ll be satisfied, so this effort would be in vain.

Just as his foot stretched out, a figure rushed over from nearby and punched Lu Weihua in the face.

Lu Weihua fell over from the hit and looked up to see Tian Chenhui’s furious face.

"Lu Weihua, you son of a bitch!"

Tian Chenhui never thought this guy would target his sister.

He had clearly promised not to go after his sister, yet...

Thinking about how recently he’d invited him home and later coaxed his sister to meet for a meal, Tian Chenhui wished to slap himself.

Why was he so stupid, introducing him to his sister knowing he couldn’t be trusted?

He was truly stupid to consider this guy a brother when he was preying on his sister.

Tian Chenhui continued to punch Lu Weihua.

Lu Weihua received two or three punches, crying out loudly.

Father Lu saw this and hurriedly rushed over to pull them apart.

The security officer who heard the commotion came out, and soon they separated the two.

Sanli Lane Courtyard.

After disciplining her son, Hu Honglian returned with Tian Xiang.

They had just returned to the city yesterday, and the factory gave the rescue team a two-day leave. Tian Xiang didn’t need to go to work and could rest at home.

Hu Honglian still hadn’t recovered and remained sullen on the way back.

At home, Tian Xiang poured Hu Honglian a cup of hot water, checked the time, and said she’d prepare some lunch, suggesting they eat something simple.

Hu Honglian sighed and said, "Don’t bother, I’ll do it."

Her daughter was already wronged and should be pampered and protected, definitely not consoling her mother.

Hu Honglian brushed aside her frustrations and went to cook.

The luncheon was simple, rolling out dough pieces, adding some greens, and generously scooping chili oil into the bowls. Eating something warm in the cold winter was good enough.

Just as they were about to eat, comrades from the neighborhood police station arrived, saying Tian Chenhui hit someone near Red Fifth Street and wanted them to come bail him out.

They knew who he hit without being told.

Hu Honglian was so angry she wanted to smash her chopsticks, clearly warning her son to keep calm before leaving, but he still caused trouble!

Forget it, forget it.

Hu Honglian sighed, smiling at the young officer who came with the message, "Got it, thank you, comrade."

The young officer was puzzled, "Auntie, aren’t you going to take a look quickly?"

Hu Honglian: "He’s an adult, what do I need to see? This son, I don’t want him anymore, whether he lives or dies is none of my business."

Tian Xiang: "My mom’s just angry right now. Alright, officer, we understand. We’ll be over shortly."

The officer nodded and left quickly.

After finishing the meal, Hu Honglian eventually went to bail her son out, but she met Tian Chenhui at the station.

It turns out the Lu Family didn’t press charges. The police station gave a small admonishment and released him.

After all, the case concerning Tian Xiang wasn’t resolved, and the Lu Family wouldn’t dare pursue the matter!

As Tian Xiang’s brother, it’s understandable that Tian Chenhui wanted to beat Lu Weihua out of anger.

At the station, Hu Honglian scolded her son again and then told him to hurry back to work, exhausted and unwilling to deal with it anymore.

On their way back, Tian Xiang comforted Hu Honglian, saying there had been a lot today and suggesting they take a nap.

Hu Honglian chuckled, indeed her daughter was considerate.

But when the mother and daughter returned to the courtyard, He Cuifen stormed in crying.

He Cuifen already knew about Tian Chuying’s detention. She had gone to the police station to understand the situation, which wasn’t looking good. Based on current evidence, her daughter was the principal offender.

Although criminal retaliation likely wouldn’t mean jail time, her job would probably be lost.

He Cuifen cried and begged, wanting Tian Xiang to settle the case privately.

Hu Honglian couldn’t sleep her nap either, cursing He Cuifen thoroughly.

Things were chaotic in the courtyard; quite a few people gathered to watch. Knowing the situation, everyone said Tian Chuying deserved it.

Initially, she ruined Tian Xiang and Lu Feng’s matchmaking. Later, when they got along well with a widow, she shamelessly approached as well. This time, out of jealousy, she directly harmed her cousin Tian Xiang.

This was no relative, more like a sworn enemy!

Private settlement was impossible.

He Cuifen, having been scolded and humiliated, left it for now.

When Meng Cheng’an rode over on Tian Xiang’s bicycle, he saw a bunch of women gathered at the Tian Family’s door, chattering about the events.

But seeing him approach, they exchanged glances and fell silent.