Then, Lu Mingjun recounted what happened this afternoon, and finally said, "It's just strange, why did my mother say that she didn't know I had an aunt?"

Lu Hongmei's originally rosy face turned pale the moment she heard these words.

Facing Lu Mingjun's inquiring eyes, Lu Hongmei lowered her head unconsciously and did not look at her.

"Aunt, can you tell me what is going on?" Lu Mingjun asked relentlessly.

"That...Ming Jun..." Lu Hongmei opened her mouth, but for a moment, she didn't know what to say, "I...I actually..."

"Let me tell you!" At the critical moment, Yu Haifeng helped Lu Hongmei, who was barely holding herself up, to her seat, patted her soothingly, and then said to Lu Mingjun:

"Mingjun, there is one thing you may not know. Hongmei was originally adopted by your grandparents and was intended to be a child bride for your uncle or your father..."

It turned out that the Lu family was very poor back then. When they saw a family in a village where all the family members were gone and only a seven-year-old girl was left, they decided to raise the girl and marry her directly to their son to save the bride price.

After seeking consent from the villagers and asking the little girl's own opinion, the matter was settled.

The Lu family were honest people. After Lu Hongmei came to the Lu family, she at least did not suffer much and even finished elementary school.

But later, with the death of the eldest son of the Lu family, the second son of the Lu family was promoted in the army, and Lu Hongmei's identity became somewhat embarrassing.

"Later, your father wrote back, saying that he had met someone he loved and had already filed for marriage. Only then did your grandparents think about marrying your aunt off." Yu Haifeng continued, "But..."

"Old Yu, let me tell you my story!" Lu Hongmei interrupted Yu Haifeng: "It's been so many years since the incident happened... Besides, I got better after I came back, I don't mind it anymore!"

Seeing that Lu Hongmei did not look reluctant, Yu Haifeng nodded and stopped talking.

"Mingjun, your grandparents just felt that they couldn't raise me for nothing for so many years, right? So, they asked your uncle for a betrothal gift of 300 yuan, and didn't give me any dowry."

When saying these words, Lu Hongmei's face looked very calm, as if she was talking about someone else's business.

"The old couple told me at the time that the 300 yuan was a repayment for their kindness in raising me, and that I should not go back again in the future, as they did not want their future daughter-in-law to misunderstand me."

Lu Hongmei curled her lips and said unceremoniously, "In order to prevent me from getting involved with them, they specially married me to a place dozens of kilometers away from home! So, I really didn't know that your father later brought a military officer wife home!"

"Auntie..." After hearing this, Lu Mingjun wanted to say something to comfort Lu Hongmei.

"Silly child, your father is a good man!" Lu Hongmei didn't wait for Lu Mingjun to say anything, but comforted Lu Mingjun: "When your father returned from the army, he found me immediately after knowing this!"

At this point, Lu Hongmei actually burst into tears: "My younger brother not only... not only gave me so much dowry, he even helped Old Yu find such a respectable job! But, I... I didn't take good care of you after he passed away... I..."

Lu Hongmei was sobbing and crying, unable to speak a word. Seeing this, Yu Haifeng immediately stepped forward and patted Lu Hongmei on the back, sighing: "Don't worry, don't worry, talk nicely!"

"I...cough cough cough..."

In a state of panic, Lu Hongmei actually started coughing.

"Okay, okay, let me tell you! Mingjun, after your father passed away, your aunt and I wanted to take you here to live, but Zhou Qinfang knew your aunt's background after all, and we were also thinking, after all, she is your biological mother, so we hesitated for a while."

At this point, Yu Haifeng looked at Lu Mingjun sincerely: "Mingjun, you should be able to feel that Hongmei's feelings for you remain unchanged. I hope you..."

As they were talking, there was a sound of the door opening, followed by Lin Jianying's voice: "Auntie, come and help me get something!"

Hearing Lin Jianying's voice, Yu Haifeng and Lu Hongmei immediately looked at Lu Mingjun in shock.

To be honest, even for Lu Mingjun, they didn't want Lin Jianying to know about this.

They are traditional and think that if a girl doesn't have a mother's family, she will be bullied to some extent...

Lu Mingjun just smiled at them, then stood up and hugged Lu Hongmei, then ran to the door and helped move the luggage for City N into the house.

How could she blame Lu Hongmei? After all, if Lu Hongmei really fought against Zhou Qinfang, wouldn't it be obvious who would win and who would lose between an aunt who had no blood relationship with her and a biological mother?

"Auntie is not at home, so let's put the things here first. My aunt will cook today, you're in for a treat!" Lu Mingjun introduced to Lin Jianying while helping to carry the luggage.

After hearing this, Lin Jianying also said in a flattering tone: "That's really a treat, but this is all thanks to you. I would like to thank Lawyer Lu for giving me a meal!"

Lu Mingjun laughed and pulled Lin Jianying to the dining table. The three of them looked at each other and tacitly agreed not to mention what had just happened.

Of course, Lu Hongmei's mood had long since recovered after Lu Mingjun's unreserved words "My aunt cooked for me personally". She immediately stood up and said with a smile as usual:

"Jianying is back! Don't listen to Mingjun's nonsense. My cooking skills are just average!"

In fact, Lu Hongmei was just reluctant to spend money to hire the aunt. When she learned that the aunt was charged by day, she immediately made the decision to give the aunt a day off during the days she was there!

Lu Hongmei: Every day we can save is a day. I will try every possible way to save money for my niece!

Lu Mingjun: Aunt, you may have some misunderstandings about my ability to make money!

"She's still my aunt, she's the best to me!" As long as Lu Mingjun is willing, she can also act coquettishly!

Lu Hongmei couldn't stand her delicate and soft niece being like this, so she immediately went to the kitchen happily: "Wait, I'll bring the soup over and we'll have dinner!"

After saying that, Lu Hongmei stood up and walked towards the kitchen.

Lin Jianying had a feeling that something had happened. Everyone in the room seemed a little strange!

What's the difference?

Lin Jianying looked around and realized that one person was missing!

So, he first found a bottle of red wine from the wine cabinet next to him and brought it to the dining table. He happened to bump into Yu Haifeng who was setting the tableware and said, "Uncle, where is cousin Yu Dan?"

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