Chapter 45: Best Foreign Aid “Uncle, Uncle, we want to ride in the car too!” Lu Liang’s two nephews rushed out when they saw him getting ready to leave. With just a glance from Lu Ya, she barked, “Go back!” The two children, like mice seeing a cat, immediately ran back into the house without looking back. Lu Liang clapped his hands and praised, “My sister, still as powerful as ever.” Lu Ya, unusually not angry, revealed a rare gentleness in her eyes. “Ah Liang, you’ve really changed a lot lately.” Her brother had always been a lively boy, but after getting married, he gradually became more silent. Although they both had their own families now and only saw each other once a year, she could sense that the pressure from his wife had been too much for him. But now that Lu Liang had changed back to the cheerful young man he once was, Lu Ya was happy for him. “Sis, get in the car.” A young man, who knew a little about cars, couldn’t contain his curiosity. He stared at the car, practically drooling. The Lamborghini Urus, the dream car for many men. “400 million? Are you kidding?” “Why is it parked outside the Iron Hammer’s house?” “Oh my God, is that Iron Hammer’s eldest daughter and his youngest son?” The villagers wanted to take a closer look and gradually gathered around. “Uncle San, Old Chun, are you coming out for some evening air?” Lu Liang greeted a few of the elderly men he knew, then, whether he knew them or not, he started handing out cigarettes. “Soft cigarettes? Looks like Iron Hammer’s son is doing well.” Lu Liang’s father, Lu Jiancheng, was known as Iron Hammer in the village. The nickname came from when he was young, using an iron hammer to fight and gain fame. For the past 40 to 50 years, everyone just called him “Iron Hammer,” and his son was also referred to as “Iron Hammer’s son.” “It’s just a small business,” Lu Liang said as he opened the trunk and handed out two packs of soft cigarettes to the two elderly men. He continued, “Uncle San, Old Chun, you enjoy your evening, I’ll take my sister inside now.” The two old men received the cigarettes, their faces beaming with smiles, and said to the crowd, “Go on, disperse.” Old Chun said to Lu Liang, “Iron Hammer’s son, come over for some tea when you have time.” “Okay,” Lu Liang replied. Lu Liang and Lu Ya walked toward their house, carrying large and small bags. In rural areas, as long as there was someone at home, doors were rarely locked except at night. Their parents were sitting inside watching TV, the sound so loud they didn’t even hear the door open. When they saw the siblings, they were stunned. “How come both of you are back?” His father reacted first and hurriedly closed the door, making sure no one could see inside, completely oblivious to the car parked outside. His mother, still asking, “Where’s Wenjing?” Lu Liang paused and repeated what he had told his sister earlier, skipping over the part about selling the house and making money. He knew his mother had high blood pressure, so he decided to let her digest one thing at a time. His mother’s face turned red with anger. “How could you get a divorce and not tell me?” Lu Ya, seeing the mood was off, quickly stepped in to comfort her. “Mom, didn’t you say that since Wenjing went to Magic City with Ah Liang, she’s become more and more lazy? Ah Liang getting a divorce is actually a good thing.” “And look at how handsome my brother is, why would he have trouble finding another wife? A divorced man is even more attractive now.” Lu Ya had a special way of handling their mother, and she was quickly distracted. “Oh, you know how much Ah Liang spent on his wedding? He has no money now, who would marry him?” Lu Ya smiled mischievously. “Have you ever considered that my brother might strike it rich? When that happens, there’ll be a line of girls waiting to be your daughter-in-law.” “Stop always thinking about making money. I just want you all to be safe and sound,” their mother said earnestly. “Looks like safety is out the window,” Lu Ya teased lightly, nodding toward the small surveillance monitor by the TV. She grinned. “Did you notice, Ah Liang drove me here in that car?” “When did he buy a car?” Not only the mother but the father was also shocked. He knew about Lu Liang’s divorce but didn’t know he had bought a car. “Honesty brings leniency, resistance brings severity.” Lu Ya straightened her face and suddenly stood by her parents, giving Lu Liang a subtle OK gesture. The biggest shock had already been dealt with, and as long as he was honest, things would go smoothly. After all, their parents’ strong reaction to the divorce was mostly because they were worried about their child being left alone.