Ch. 161Could You at Least Gossip Behind Their Backs?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Ye Qingya, Lu Zhengyao's former lover, arrives with her son, Lu Yunting, claiming that Lu Zhengyao is the father.
- Lu Zhengyao refuses to acknowledge Lu Yunting as his son without proof.
- Mrs. Lu and Lu Mingyu suspect Ye Qingya's intentions and suggest a paternity test.
- Lu Zhengyao's mother, Old Madam Lu, decides to keep Ye Qingya and Lu Yunting at the old residence to get to the bottom of the matter.
Character Developments
- Lu Zhengyao remains firm in his stance, not easily swayed by Ye Qingya's emotional appeals.
- Lu Yunting is revealed to have a poor academic record and a history of domestic violence.
- Ye Qingya demonstrates manipulative behavior, trying to exploit the Lu family's situation.
Significant Themes
- Paternity and inheritance, as Ye Qingya and Lu Yunting attempt to claim their place in the Lu family.
- Trust and deception, as the Lu family members weigh Ye Qingya's words against their own beliefs.
Character Interactions
- Lu Zhengyao and Ye Qingya's past relationship is explored, with Lu Zhengyao maintaining a cold and distant attitude.
- Lu Mingyu and Song Shi'an discuss the situation, with Lu Mingyu defending his father's integrity.
- Old Madam Lu takes charge, making decisions to protect the Lu family's reputation.