Rebirth in the 90s: Her Counterattack and Redemption

Chapter 102: Chapters 80-81 Truth/Return_4

Grandpa Luo was talking about the past without knowing that his youngest son had signed an unequal treaty. It was solely because his granddaughter earnestly asked to know what dad had done for his brothers and sisters that he shared some past events. What saddened the old man was that Fourth had treated his brothers and sisters that way, yet he never earned the sincere acknowledgment of several families, and it pained him to think of the hardships his youngest son had gone through.

Upon hearing this, Luo Ye understood that the unequal treaty her father had signed was forced upon him by his siblings under the guise of familial love. How could she feel close to such a group of people? No matter the reason, she couldn’t truly forgive them.

Therefore, it couldn’t be better for her to leave with Grandpa this time.

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At the same time, the Luo Family in Island City had an unexpected visitor—Yang Xing and his father Yang Songping. Luo Zhenggang and Wen Xin were both somewhat surprised to see the two.

”Mayor Yang, please have a seat,” Luo Zhenggang quickly regained his composure.

Yang Songping smiled and said, ”Zhenggang, don’t be so formal. This is a private visit, just call me Songping. I hope we’re not disturbing you with our impromptu visit.”

”Of course not, you’re most welcome!” Luo Zhenggang was extremely puzzled inside. What could be the reason for their visit? It was indeed rare for superiors to visit subordinates at home.

”Mayor Yang, would you like green tea, black tea, or flower tea?”

”Wen Xin, don’t worry about it. Anything is fine, the main thing is to chat,” said Yang Songping with a smile, looking at Luo Zhenggang. ”Zhenggang, your household is the only one in the compound that doesn’t have a maid, right?”

”Wen Xin doesn’t like having strangers at home, hehe...” Luo Zhenggang spoke honestly, there was nothing to hide. Speaking otherwise would just seem affected.

”Aunt, let me pour the tea, you take a rest.” After Wen Xin brewed the tea, Yang Xing quickly took the teapot and offered to serve.

Yang Songping patted his son’s head lightly: ”You little rascal, you never work this hard at home.”

”Dad, I’d like to but Mom won’t let me...” Yang Xing diligently offered the first cup of tea to Luo Zhenggang: ”Uncle, please have some tea.”

Luo Zhenggang laughed and passed the cup to Yang Songping: ”Give it to your dad first, he’s the guest and that’s the proper etiquette.”

”Zhenggang, you’re being too polite; I’m not here just as a guest...”

After a half day of seemingly idle chit-chat with Luo Zhenggang and Wen Xin, and just as the couple thought the father and son might have just come over out of sheer boredom, Yang Songping broached the main topic: ”Zhenggang, Wen Xin, I’m truly sorry to mention this, and as a father, I shouldn’t really get involved in such matters. However, the situation is a bit unique for both our families. I wouldn’t trust anyone else to interfere, so I came here myself.”

Luo Zhenggang did not hide his puzzled expression: ”Please speak, Mayor Yang.”

”You’re not playing fair, Zhenggang. Alright, I won’t make it hard for you; let’s stick with Mayor Yang.” Yang Songping cleared his throat: ”I won’t beat around the bush. Yang Xing has taken a liking to Luo Ye. My wife and I are also very fond of her, so I want to discuss with brother and sister-in-law about letting the two kids see if they hit it off. If things work out, could we set an arrangement?”

Luo Zhenggang and Wen Xin exchanged glances, having seen forthright approaches but never one as direct as this. Yet why would they do so? The strength of the Song Family was more than just a notch above that of the Luo Family.

The Wen Family!

The couple simultaneously had this thought cross their minds—the Yang Family must have found out about the background of the Wen Family, otherwise they wouldn’t have hurried over to propose a marriage to the Luo Family.

Old Mr. Wen was prideful and had completely sealed off the news about falling out with his little daughter from the public, so it was normal for the Yang Family to be unaware of the discord between the Luos and the Wens.

Refusing outright seemed inappropriate, but agreeing wasn’t possible either. Ye’er had made it clear that she didn’t like Yang Xing, and both had no intentions of forcing their daughter.

”Hehe...” Yang Songping noticed the hesitation of the husband and wife and continued, ”Don’t feel awkward, I’m thick-skinned enough to come forward myself. I just don’t want rumors flying around everywhere.”

”Uncle Luo, Aunt Wen...” Yang Xing looked earnestly at the couple, ”I know you must be very skeptical about this, especially with Xiao Yang spending the summer at my place. But feelings can’t be forced. I’ve always just felt like good friends with Xiao Yang.

But my feelings for Luo Ye are different; to be honest, when Luo Ye wasn’t on vacation, I went to her school to find her but she ignored me. It seemed like she had some sort of misunderstanding about me. That’s why, with no other option, I pushed my dad to come with me to ask for her hand in marriage, hoping Uncle and Aunt could help me.”

”How about we wait for Ye’er to return so we can discuss it with her?” Luo Zhenggang’s reply was directed at Yang Xing, but his gaze was towards Yang Songping.

”That’s fine, as long as you, Zhenggang, are not opposed. The kids can spend some time together and give it a try.” Yang Songping said as he stood up, ”It’s getting late, we won’t keep Zhenggang and his wife any longer. When Luo Feng and Luo Ye come back, our two families can share a meal together, alright?”

Luo Zhenggang could only respond, ”Sure, we’ll set it up then.”

After the father and son left, Luo Zhenggang and Wen Xin were silent for some time, both sighed simultaneously. This matter was undoubtedly targeted at the Wen Family. Who would believe there’s no hidden agenda with the Mayor, a man with a powerful background, lowering his stature to build relations with a family of a mere vice-mayor without any significant background?

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Luo Ye was packing her baggage when Xiao Xiao sneaked in, ”Ye Zi, you’re leaving this afternoon, and Fourth Grandpa is leaving too. When I get married, will you come back?”

”As long as I have the time, I’ll come back. Xiao Xiao, you’re the cutest and you’ll definitely be happy.” Luo Ye hugged Xiao Xiao. She’d never thought that her one true friend here would be the somewhat simple-minded Xiao Xiao. Maybe she would actually come to bless her on her wedding day. Unintentionally, she had indeed helped her quite a bit.

In the afternoon, Luo Zhenggang along with a minibus from Wenxin Garden arrived at the village. There wasn’t much luggage, but a larger vehicle was necessary for Mr. Yuan’s Big Yellow and Big White.

The chaotic goodbyes and tears... Finally, the vehicle embarked on its return journey. It was not until the village was out of sight that Grandpa Luo settled back into his seat, his eyes rimmed with red.

Luo Ye felt quite uneasy too. She understood the sentiment of the elderly leaving their homeland. Fortunately, her master was with him; otherwise, Grandpa would take a long time to adjust.

”Ye’er, has your eldest uncle or second uncle done anything disagreeable recently?” Wen Xin quietly asked her daughter, taking advantage of others not paying attention. She noticed her daughter had become much colder towards her uncles, a coldness that seemed etched in her bones.

”Nothing, does Mom have something on her mind?”

Wen Xin was the type who couldn’t hide her emotions. From the day she arrived, Luo Ye noticed she was burdened with worries, which also concerned her. Could it be that something happened during her absence?

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