Deep Bonds Between Brothers

Inside the Lu Family, Qiu Zhiheng looked at his wife, Duan Shaoxia, and shook his head.

Lu Yuanhai is beyond cure.

"Madam, it is my incompetence that I have failed to take good care of the two young masters. I have no face to stay in the Lu Family any longer."

Qiu Zhiheng really wanted to leave the Lu Family.

This was not only due to Yao Lao's suggestion, but also because of Qiu Zhiheng's self-blame.

Qiu Zhiheng was indeed unaware of the assassination attempt on Lu Maoxian, but if he had seen the signs earlier, there might have been a chance to salvage the situation.

"Zhiheng," Duan Shaoxia grabbed Qiu Zhiheng's hand, "You can't abandon us, mother and son. I know the two children are immature and have hurt you, but please don't hold it against them. Yuanshan is dead, and Yuanhai is like this, don't resent them..."

As she spoke, Duan Shaoxia burst into tears.

Qiu Zhiheng didn't know what to say.

Leaving the Lu Family can be put aside for now, but Qiu Zhiheng can't figure out what to do next.

Lu Maoxian in a couple of days, and this dragging on isn't a solution.

His men brought news that Lu Maoxian's sons had secretly taken over several of Lu Yuanshan's businesses, and these businesses had to be brought back. Qiu Zhiheng hurriedly left home with his men.

No sooner had Monkey Qiu left than Duan Shaoxia's sister, Duan Shaohong, arrived.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Duan Shaoxia, who had originally intended to find an opportunity to send Duan Shaohong away, realized that now was not the time to welcome guests and that saying too much might reveal her true intentions.

But Duan Shaohong refused to leave and went straight to the point. "Sister, I've heard that something happened to my two nephews, hasn't it?"

Duan Shaoxia was taken aback. "Who told you that?"

"The rumors that came from Lu Maoxian are that you had an affair with Monkey Qiu and that you ruined two children."

"That old dog, he's talking nonsense!" Duan Shaoxia's eyes immediately turned red.

Duan Shaohong grabbed Duan Shaoxia's hand and said in a low voice, "Let's go inside and talk."

Once in the bedroom, Duan Shaohong said, "We grew up together, so we shouldn't keep anything from each other. Is something really wrong with Yuanshan and Yuanhai?"

"It's nothing..."

"You're still hiding this from me? This has spread throughout Green Water City! That old dog Lu Maoxian has ruined your reputation!"

Lu Maoxian spread the news, and Duan Shaoxia knew she couldn't hide it anymore, so she told Duan Shaohong what had happened.

Upon hearing that Lu Yuanshan had died, Duan Shaohong also shed tears. "Sister, how could you keep such a big thing from me? You should at least tell your sister, don't bear it all alone."

The two sisters cried for a while, Duan Shaohong got to the point. "Sister, that old dog Lu Maoxian will definitely not let you off this time. Monkey Qiu is an outsider after all. Without someone to take charge of the family, he simply can't handle this."

"But Yuan Hai..."

"Treating Yuan Hai's illness slowly is the priority. Before we cure Yuan Hai, we need to find someone to support the Lu Family's Direct Lineage."

The so-called Lu Family Direct Lineage is actually Lu Dongliang's bloodline.

Besides Lu Yuanshan and Lu Yuanhai, does Lu Dongliang have any other blood relatives?

There were so many that Lu Dongliang couldn't even count them all.

But these are not Duan Shaoxia's children, so how could Duan Shaoxia possibly accept them?

"Girl, we certainly wouldn't acknowledge someone else's child, but you won't acknowledge my child either?"

"Of course I am my sister's child..." Duan Shaoxia looked at Duan Shaohong with a surprised expression.

Duan Shaohong's face didn't turn red; now was not the time to blush.

"Sis, when did this happen?"

"Before you got married, after I got married."

"You're not talking about Huaiyi, are you?"

Duan Shaohong nodded slightly; she was referring to Huaiyi.

Zhang Huaiyi is the eldest son of Duan Shaohong and her husband Zhang Bochun.

Duan Shaoxia flew into a rage. "How could Huaiyi be...?"

"Girl, listen to me. Before you married Dongliang, Dongliang and I had already been intimate. It's not like I'm doing you a disservice..."

Duan Shaoxia grew angrier and angrier as she listened, wishing she could beat Duan Shaohong up on the spot.

After listening to Duan Shaohong talk for half an hour, Duan Shaoxia calmed down.

Thinking about it carefully, Zhang Huaiyi looks a lot like Lu Dongliang, so he may indeed be Lu Dongliang's child.

He is also Duan Shaohong's son, and they are very close in blood.

They are related by blood.

That actually is a good idea...

The question is, will Duan Shaohong's husband Zhang Bochun, agree to this?

Duan Shaohong sneered, "What could he possibly disagree with? If it weren't for our Duan family all these years, he wouldn't even have enough to eat. I don't know what I was thinking when I fell for him."

Zhang Bochun's family background was far inferior to that of the Duan family, but Zhang Bochun was handsome when he was young and was Duan Shaohong. In addition, the Duan family did not strictly control their daughter, so they agreed to the marriage.

Duan Shaohong said, "Sister, Huaiyi is Dongliang's son. He looks so much like him, you can tell at a glance."

From now on, he'll change his surname to Lu, and he'll call you "Mom." That's settled!

Duan Shaoxia remained silent, only focusing on wiping away her tears.

That evening, Qiu Zhiheng returned to his residence, his face extremely pale.

Since the business deal hadn't been recovered, Lu Maoxian's attitude was very tough. He believed that Qiu Zhiheng was not qualified to talk to him and that he wanted to see the two Lu Family brothers.

Disturbed and agitated Monkey Qiu Zhiheng wanted to go back to his small building for a good night's sleep when Zhang Huaiyi Qiu Zhiheng arrived and bowed to him, saying, "Uncle Qiu."

"Huaiyi?" Qiu Zhiheng recognized Zhang Huaiyi, but he didn't understand why he was still at the Lu Mansion so late.

Duan Shaohong said, "Steward Qiu, from now on Huaiyi will be a member of the Lu Family."

Qiu Zhiheng was taken aback, but then he understood what Duan Shaohong meant.

Qiu Zhiheng knew that Zhang Huaiyi was Lu Dongliang's son, because Lu Dongliang had also mentioned it.

Duan Shaohong is sending Zhang Huaiyi over now, so he's going to take over as the head of the family.

Isn't this ridiculous?

Duan Shaoxia looked at Qiu Zhiheng and said, "Zhiheng, do you have another idea?"

Monkey Qiu was speechless; he really didn't have any good ideas.

But making Zhang Huaiyi a son of the Lu Family is definitely not a good idea.

No one would acknowledge Zhang Huaiyi's identity; not even Lu Dongliang had ever admitted it.

Although Lu Dongliang was known for his womanizing ways, he kept his personal life very separate from his romantic relationships. He had only ever been involved with one woman in his life, and that woman was Zhuo Yuling.

Of the children outside, he only recognized two: Lu Xiaolan and Lu Chunying.

He accepted Lu Xiaolan because Zhuo Yuling was indeed useful to him.

He accepted Lu Chunying because she found Lu Xiaolan, which was considered a merit, and he also liked Lu Chunying's personality.

Now that Zhang Huaiyi has suddenly appeared, how can he possibly gain a foothold in the Lu Family?

Monkey Qiu kept shaking his head at Duan Shaoxia. Duan Shaohong frowned and said, "Steward Qiu, what do you mean? Do you think you can interfere with what your mistress has decided?"

"On the first day of next month, Huaiyi is holding a banquet to acknowledge his mother and change his surname. You'd better hurry up and get things done."

There are still ten days until the first day of next month. If this is really done, the Lu Family will be completely finished.

Monkey Qiu sat in the small building all night without sleeping.

Duan Shaoxia stood by Lu Yuanhai's bedside, gazing intently at her son.

"Son, I'm finding you a brother. I'm doing this for your own good."

After sitting in silence for a long time, a knock came at the door.

Duan Shaoxia opened the door, and Zhang Huaiyi was standing outside. Duan Shaoxia had asked him to come.

Zhang Huaiyi looked at Duan Shaoxia, called her "Auntie," and dared not say anything else.

This was Duan Shaohong had instructed me to do. When I first arrived at the Lu Family, I had to act shy so as not to arouse suspicion from them.

Duan Shaoxia smiled and said, "Child, this is your home, don't be so reserved. From now on, call me Mom, not Auntie."

Zhang Huaiyi blushed and nodded. It was a little awkward for someone in his thirties to start calling someone "Mom."

Even more embarrassing things were yet to come. On the first day of next month, he would have to change his surname and serve tea to all the elders in front of the entire Lu Family.

He knew it was shabby, but Duan Shaohong told him it was his best chance to turn his life around.

Once he becomes the head of the Lu Family, he will have endless money to spend, countless girls to sleep with, and a status and identity that others dare not look up to.

Whenever he thinks of that glorious time, Zhang Huaiyi feels blood rushing to his head; the difficulties he is currently experiencing are nothing compared to that.

"Mom!" Zhang Huaiyi called out sincerely.

Duan Shaoxia nodded and led Zhang Huaiyi to Lu Yuanhai's side.

"Huaiyi, this is your younger brother Yuanhai. You know that Yuanhai is ill."

Zhang Huaiyi nodded; Duan Shaohong had told him all about these things.

"Huaiyi, you'll have to take good care of your younger brother from now on."

As for Lu Yuanhai, Zhang Huaiyi had already prepared his explanation. "Mom, don't worry. We're blood relatives. Even if it costs me my life, I'll find a way to cure my brother's illness."

Duan Shaoxia nodded. "Quickly look at your brother, Yuanhai can hear you."

Zhang Huaiyi looked at Lu Yuanhai Lu Yuanhai, who had a tear hanging from the corner of his eye.

To be fair, Lu Yuanhai and Zhang Huaiyi look somewhat alike, even more so than Lu Yuanshan.

Zhang Huaiyi sighed inwardly: This kid's life is over. My mother told me that when the time is right, she will arrange for someone to send this kid on his way.

This kid has had his moment in the spotlight for over twenty years, he's had his fill. It's time for me to have my turn to enjoy the good life.

"Brother, I'll come see you again next time." Zhang Huaiyi was about to get up when he found that Lu Yuanhai's hand was clenching tighter and tighter.

What's wrong? What's this kid up to?

Duan Shaoxia said from the side, "Huaiyi, talk to your brother. He hasn't spoken to anyone in a long time. He's tired of me all the time."

Say?

Can he speak?

Zhang Huaiyi was dissatisfied, but dared not show it on his face. He continued to hold Lu Yuanhai's hand, maintaining a heartbroken expression.

Lu Yuanhai's tears fell one by one.

Watching Lu Yuanhai cry, Zhang Huaiyi felt a sharp pain in his chest.

What's wrong?

Feeling sorry for them?

Why should I feel sorry for him?

Neither of them had ever given me a second glance before, especially Lu Yuanshan. Whenever I asked him for a little money, he would disgust me without hesitation!

Lu Yuanhai is a decent person; at least he never made things difficult for me when it came to money.

Actually, he's always been a good person to me...

Thinking of this, Zhang Huaiyi felt a pang of emotion, and his eyes welled up with tears.

He is actually my younger brother.

This brotherly love is real.

"Yuanhai, take good care of yourself. You'll get better. Believe in your brother, you'll definitely get better..."

Zhang Huaiyi said a few words to Lu Yuanhai, and the more he spoke, the sadder he became.

Tears streamed down his face, completely blurring his vision. He couldn't see Lu Yuanhai anymore; he couldn't see anything at all.

Zhang Huaiyi wanted to wipe away his tears, but he couldn't move his hand.

What's wrong?

Could it be that he was infected by Lu Yuanhai?

Duan Shaoxia said, "Huaiyi, don't be too sad. Go back to your room and rest."

Zhang Huaiyi was also anxious. He wanted to go back to his room to rest, but he couldn't move.

I can't move my hands or my feet.

"Mom, you should get some rest too."

Someone spoke?

Who is speaking?

Zhang Huaiyi's vision was still blurry, and his voice was muffled.

He couldn't move his hands, his feet, or speak.

He couldn't even concentrate; the only thing he could clearly feel was an indescribable numbness throughout his body.

Duan Shaoxia took "Zhang Huaiyi" to another bedroom.

Once in the bedroom, "Zhang Huaiyi" immediately lay down on the bed and began to breathe heavily.

He was very uncomfortable with this body, and blood vessels appeared on his face.

Duan Shaoxia was also in bad condition, sitting on the edge of the bed, sweating profusely.

Zhang Huaiyi said, "Mom, I feel like this body can't accommodate me."

Duan Shaoxia touched "Zhang Huaiyi's " forehead. "Zhang Huaiyi is related to you by blood. This is the physique that Mom can find that is most compatible with you."

"Mom, the pain is unbearable, I really can't take it anymore..."

"Don't worry, Mom has some medicine. You have to hold on."

"Mom, I'm pregnant, but what about my legal status?"

"Let your Uncle Qiu figure out a way to help with your identity; he'll definitely have a solution."

PS: The Emotion Cultivator of the higher-ups are very powerful.

But what can Monkey Qiu do?