Rebirth in the 1970s: Refusing to Be a Side Character

Chapter 43: Victim

◎ There are always wolves and tigers eyeing my wife ◎

"Lu Ming, tell us what happened?" Lu Songbai, the eldest in the Lu family, demanded.

At this moment, he had a grim expression, sitting in the middle of the sofa, flanked by his son Lu Kangping, both of whom looked equally stern.

Lu Ming recounted the events in detail, explaining that his sister had intended to invite the small aunt to dinner but was abducted by criminals on the way to the cafeteria.

He did not mention the "false news" reported by the crowd, as Lu Ming believed his sister was kind and innocent, and could not possibly be involved with someone like Lai Mazi. Thus, he saw no need to share this with everyone.

After hearing this, Lu Songbai frowned and asked, "Was your uncle present at that time? Did he say anything?"

Lu Ming shook his head, "Uncle and the small aunt arrived only after I found my sister. Uncle didn't say anything, but the small aunt made a lot of sarcastic comments. Uncle didn't stop her and even slapped me just because I said something to the small aunt."

Dudu, upon hearing this, became furious, her face red and neck thick. She shouted, "How could Lu Jinzhu do this! I knew that Dong Jiaojiao was no good. Even when Yao Yao is in this state, he still sides with Dong Jiaojiao! Dad, you must stand up for Yao Yao! Yao Yao was harmed while trying to invite them to dinner, and Lu Jinzhu must be held accountable! Otherwise... otherwise, I'll kill myself! I'll hang myself with Yao Yao at the research institute's entrance and see how the director can still hold his position!"

"Enough!" Lu Songbai roared, "Kangping, control your wife. She always resorts to shouting whenever something happens. What kind of behavior is that?"

"Dad, calm down. I'll definitely talk to her properly later," Lu Kangping said hurriedly, glaring at Dudu.

Dudu shrank her neck and sat back down, continuing to hold her daughter Lu Yao's hand and wipe her tears.

After some thought, Lu Songbai said solemnly, "Since this has happened, besides punishing the criminals, we need to minimize the impact of this incident. For now, Yao Yao should stay home and rest. She shouldn't go to the military area. I'll find someone to see if we can transfer her to another place and bring her back after the situation settles."

"What? I'm not going to another place!" Lu Yao firmly opposed leaving when she heard the suggestion.

Seeing this, Lu Kangping scolded, "You don't want to go to another place? Do you want to stay here and embarrass the whole family?"

"But Dad, I'm the victim here. How can you say that?"

"You are a victim, but others won't care about that. They'll only mock you for losing your dignity. If you don't leave, people will point fingers at you. Not only will you have trouble finding a good match, but your elder brother will also be affected, unable to find a good wife. Do you want the whole family to be disgraced because of you?"

Dudu, hearing her husband, quickly added, "Yao Yao, just listen to your grandfather's arrangement. After the situation calms down, we'll find a way to bring you back. It's only two or three years at most."

Lu Yao's opposition was not about going to another place, but she had not yet settled things with He Chengjun. Her careful planning was all for staying with He Chengjun. If she left now, He Chengjun would definitely not wait for her. So, even if it meant dragging the whole family down, she couldn't leave.