Chapter 78: Third Uncle’s conspiracy, wishful thinking
(Part 1)
The whole morning of study was probably considered as the happiest period for the students. Everyone was still complaining to each other during lunch. In contrast to the Class D that Lu Anran advised specifically yesterday, the other first- year classes were moaning and groaning repeatedly, as though one needed to use their entire strength just to walk. All of these actions were observed by Class D students who were filled with gratitude towards their female class monitor.
The afternoon training was not much different to yesterday, except the second round of jogging was changed to marching.
School ended immediately after training. It was only when they reached home that they learnt that Uncle Lu’s medical report was out, and he had benign tumour. As it was discovered early, it will be fine as long as it was excised. After faxing the medical report over to the United States, and after Steve Hicks has arranged everything, Uncle Lu who was accompanied by his son, took an afternoon flight to the United States. Ji Rou has also arranged their pick- up and all other processes over at the United States’ side.
It seemed like Uncle Lu was crying before he left, but Lu Anran was not sure about the specifics and felt at ease, as long as Uncle Lu went for treatment. Uncle Lu’s pitiful appearance before his death materialised in front of her again and Lu Anran could not help but frown.
During dinner, it was rare that both Lu Junan’s and Lu Junfeng’s family were present. The last time that all of them gathered together was a few months ago……
It was evident that both Lu Anran and Lu Junan’s family hated each other but Lu Anran also did not feel like acknowledging them and did not really speak to them much. However, this does not mean that someone will leave her alone and not scheme against her.
“Anran ah! Are you able to cope with your new store?” Lu Junan pretended to look concerned.
Lu Anran stopped eating, “It’s okay.” As she spoke, Lu Anran wondered why Lu Junan was asking such a question and had an ominous premonition.
“Anran ah! You are only fifteen and it’s the first time you are managing a store. There will certainly be areas that you are uncertain about. This is such an important store!” Lu Junan’s wife, Liu Yue also said smilingly.
“I think it’s okay ah!” Lu Anran said feeling increasingly uneasy.
“Anran, don’t be stubborn now!” Lu Anxin put down her spoon and said, “You are in high school now and high school curriculum is so stressful. How can you do this alone? See how thin you have become these days. Have you been staying up late? As your older cousin sister, I feel so sorry for you!”
“Pfft……” Before Lu Anran could react, Lu Anhu spewed out first after hearing Lu Anxin’s words. Lu Anxin will feel sorry for Lu Anran? What a joke! He and Lu Anwei clearly saw it that day at that formal wear place! After coughing with one hand covering his mouth, he covered up and said in a flustered manner, “This soup is a little hot ah!”
“……” Everyone glanced over. This soup…… is hot?
Lu Junan ignored Lu Anhu and spoke once more, “Anran ah! Third Uncle knows that you won’t be able to manage yourself! Why don’t your Bro Anhua help you!”
“……” Lu Anran understood the kind of intentions they had. At this moment, she must cleanly and immediately reject their help and must not give this kind of shameless people a hint of hope, “No need. I don’t need the slightest bit of help! I can manage everything very well by myself!”
“You……” The entire family of Lu Junan knew that Lu Anran will not agree but they never thought that Lu Anran would reject so directly. Currently, the facial expression on each and every one of them have changed. Lu Junan gave a couple of cynical laughs and said, “Look at this child. Isn’t asking your Bro Anhua to help you for your own good and the benefit of Lu Corporation?”
For the damn benefit of Lu Corporation again?! Lu Anran instantly flared up after hearing this sentence. In her previous lifetime, it was because she believed in Lu Junan’s ‘for the benefit of Lu Corporation’ that she was so tragically harmed. Now he still dared to say another sentence of ‘for the benefit of Lu Corporation’! It was only for Lu Junan himself! Such a vile person! Hypocrite! Lu Anran was so angry that she clenched her teeth, but she still restrained her anger, “I don’t need Bro Anhua’s help. Besides, what can Bro Anhua do ah? Our store does not need public relations! It’s enough for Bro Anhua to work well in Lu Corporation!”
“You!” Listening to Lu Anran’s words about her own son, Liu Yue became unhappy. “Ji Rou, why can’t you take care of your daughter properly! Anhua is her older cousin brother in every other way. Such poor upbringing!”
“I……” Ji Rou wanted to say something but was bluntly interrupted by Anran.
“Indeed, Anran’s upbringing cannot be compared to Third Aunt’s family!” Lu Anran noticed Liu Yue’s distinctly smug expression and suddenly switched sides, “But Third Aunt, you should not forget that my mother is your eldest sister- in- law! Instead of addressing her as your ‘sister- in- law’, you address her disrespectfully by her name. You really think that we, a widow and child, are so easily bullied ah!”
“You!” Liu Yue’s expression had become so dark that it could not darken any further. She hurriedly looked towards Lu Jianhao, “Dad! Look at Lu Anran! She even looking down upon me, this Third Aunt! She……”
“ENOUGH!” Liu Yue’s words were interrupted by Lu Jianhao before she could finish, “Can’t we all properly eat a meal! Those who can’t, just leave!” He was originally already quite worried about Uncle Lu and was vexed inside. Why were these younger generations all still adding to his frustrations ah!
“I……” Liu Yue also felt aggrieved but since Lu Jianhao has already made his stance, she could not say anything further and could only glare at Lu Anran fiercely before burying her head down to eat her rice.
“Grandpa.” Lu Anxin was indeed the most intelligent of all in Lu Junan’s family and immediately realised that the key to this matter was still Lu Jianhao, “Grandpa, please don’t be angry! We were just being worried about Anran and considering for the sake of Anran! You also know that even though our family have a straightforward personality and speak bluntly, each and every one of us favours Anran and is concerned about Lu Corporation! All of us have seen how thin Anran has become and was worried that Anran was overworking herself that we thought of asking my brother to help out!” After saying these beautiful words, Lu Anxin quickly continued, “My brother is also your grandson ah! For Anhua to be positioned at Public Relations is somewhat like using a talented person in an insignificant position, so why not let him help Lu Anran out? Managing this new store at Xin Dong with Anran would also give him an opportunity to develop his skills ah!”
T/N: LAX is so s
Chapter 78: Third Uncle’s conspiracy, wishful thinking
(Part 2)
These words of Lu Anxin were really skilled ah! Every sentence was for Anran’s own good. If one did not know her character, even Lu Anran would be so moved to tears and would feel deeply grateful to her.
Listening to Lu Anxin’s words, Lu Jianhao’s thoughts had naturally also changed but as he still respected Lu Anran and so he asked Lu Anran, “Anran, what do you think?”
“I don’t need Bro Anhua’s help!” Lu Anran rejected directly without the slightest hesitation. Lu Anxin has said it beautifully, but Lu Anran understood Lu Anxin’s motive very well. Pleasantly speaking, it was to help, but on the flip side, it was to share the rights! If this store was managed well, the honour would be Lu Anhua’s. If it was managed badly, Lu Anhua merely came to help out and Lu Anran would be the scapegoat! This wishful thinking was calculated really well ah!
“Anran……” Lu Anxin also suppressed the anger within her and continued to pretend to coax her, “Your Bro Anhua has already worked in Lu Corporation for a few years and is also in the most challenging Public Relations department. Vegetable resellers, purchase channels and even advertising, your Bro Anhua is very familiar with all of them. With his help, your load will lighten and you can be more relaxed ah!”
“Yes ah!” Lu Anhua also became restless and could not help entering the conversation, “Anran, I’m also normally very busy ah! This is also for your sake and for the benefit of Lu Corporation ah!”
“Then you should just be busy with your own stuff!” Lu Anran could not help rolling her eyes.
“I……” Lu Anhua was choked by Lu Anran response, and suddenly felt flabbergasted. But, at the same time he repeatedly cursed Lu Anran in his heart for not knowing what was good for her.
“Anran, I think that your elder sister’s suggestion is quite good.” Lu Jianhao also felt that Lu Anran has lost some weight these days. He has also read Lu Anran’s decoration proposal which was done quite well. This made him very pleased, but Lu Anran was only fifteen-year-old after all and his heart ached for his own granddaughter.
The moment they heard Lu Jianhao saying so, Lu Junan’s family heaved a sigh of relief, especially Lu Anhua who almost burst out laughing, even the expression he looked at Lu Anran with was filled with arrogance and derision.
Lu Anran placed her chopsticks on the table and lifted her head to look at Lu Jianhao. She had a serious expression and her gaze was sincere, “Grandpa, if one doubts a person, do not use him; do not suspect a person one uses! If you doubt my ability, you can remove my management right at any time and your granddaughter will not say a single word! Since everyone in Lu Family is here today except my father, I, Lu Anran, will assert three points here.
Firstly, if you want me to manage this store, then this store will only be managed by me, Lu Anran! Those who are willing to assist me can give some advices and I will thank you as a younger generation! Those who wants to manage the store with me, don’t even think about it!
Secondly, if you want me to manage this store, then I will decide on everything, even if it is you Grandpa, you also cannot excessively interfere. I will consider your suggestions, but I may not abide by it!
Thirdly, Grandpa can withdraw my management rights easily with just one sentence, but I’ll set down this last sentence here. In the entire Lu Corporation, other than I, Lu Anran, there is no one other than me who can bear this weight!”
A mouthful of words was clearly and efficiently declared. Without giving anyone a chance to retort, Lu Anran continued, “I’m full! All of you, enjoy your meal!” After saying that, she got up to leave the table and went straight upstairs to her room.
After her departure, silence filled the air around the dining table. Ten minutes later, Liu Yue was the first to recover from her shock at Lu Anran’s announcement. She hit the table and angrily cursed, “Look at how spoilt Lu Anran is now! She’s simply out of control!”
“Exactly!” Lu Anhua was also utterly infuriated. The management rights to this store was originally his ah! It was this Lu Anran who hindered him that made him miss the opportunity. Now he was willing to eat humble pie and take the initiative to help Lu Anran to manage the store, but unexpectedly that bitch Lu Anran was not even deeply grateful to him! Damn it!
“Dad! Look at this Lu Anran! It’s all because Second Bro and family have spolit her!” Lu Junan did not forget to slander Lu Junfeng’s family.
“Precisely ah, Grandpa! If we don’t keep Anran in check sooner, then she will become uncontrollable ah! Only fifteen-year-old, yet she dares to be so aggressive in front of her elders!” Lu Anxin was itching for Lu Jianhao to fly into rage immediately and take back the management rights.
T/N: All I can say is hur hur…
neaky!