Oh no! The leader's young wife is demanding a divorce every night!

Luo Suzhi carried a full basket of fresh chicken, duck, fish and meat, and walked briskly back from the market. As soon as she opened the door, she was stunned and stood there in shock.

The once clean and tidy main room was now a mess, with broken porcelain shards scattered everywhere, tables and chairs crooked, and an overturned teapot still steaming.

It's obvious they just had a big fight.

Meanwhile, Xiao Chengji sat dejectedly on a bamboo chair rolling a pipe, while Xiao Re lay half-reclined on the sofa, leisurely munching on an apple.

The atmosphere in the room was so stuffy it was almost unsettling.

Luo Suzhi strode into the house, put down the vegetable basket in her hand, and asked with a puzzled look on her face.

"Old Xiao, what... what's going on?"

"Where's Wanyun? Didn't we say we'd invite her to lunch?"

"I haven't even started making arrangements yet, why are you leaving already?"

Xiao Chengji took a deep drag on his pipe, his hoarse voice filled with helplessness, hidden behind his heavy eye circles.

"They didn't like our daughter, so they left!"

Luo Suzhi couldn't understand why Huang Wanyun wouldn't be interested in a gentle, beautiful, intelligent, and sensible girl like Xiao Re.

Moreover, Xiao Re is pregnant with their Lu family's grandson.

It seems that the saying "wealth and status are blinding" is absolutely true.

After Huang Wanyun married into the wealthy Lu family, she became arrogant, haughty, and unsophisticated. She was no longer the ordinary repairman's daughter she once was.

While tidying up the house, Russell gently comforted her.

"Old Xiao, let's not be angry. That Huang Wanyun is just arrogant because her family has some business. What's so great about her? I don't even respect her mean-spirited nature."

"Our little girl is outstanding in appearance, intelligent, and insightful. She is a truly good girl and will surely be cherished by someone who truly loves her."

As she spoke, she picked up the plump old hen in the basket, changing the subject of her displeasure, and smiled gently.

"I specially chose the plumpest old hen today, just in time to make soup for Xiao Re to nourish her body and help with the baby's recovery!"

Xiao Re raised her eyes and glanced at Luo Suzhi indifferently, her tone neither warm nor cold.

"Oh! Thank you, ma'am!"

Although this foster mother never raised her for a single day, she was fortunate to be perceptive and knew how to behave appropriately. Although she had some ulterior motives, it was all for her son's sake, which is only human nature.

Luo Suzhi bent down, picked up a broom, and carefully cleaned up the mess on the floor. While sweeping, she cautiously and softly inquired.

"Old Xiao, you made a special trip to the Jibei Farm today to visit Congwen. How did it go? Did you see the child?"

"Is he doing well inside? Is he suffering or being bullied?"

Xiao Chengji put down his pipe with a somber expression, sighed heavily, and shook his head sadly.

"I didn't see him! I've mistaken him for someone else."

"After twenty years apart, I couldn't even recognize my own son... I'm truly unworthy of being a father!"

As he spoke, Xiao Chengji's compassionate and sorrowful eyes instantly reddened, and tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.

From childhood to adulthood, Xiao Re was annoyed whenever she saw her father wiping away tears. She couldn't stand her father's fragile heart, which made him seem like a delicate flower.

He cries whenever he sees patients suffering from illness!

When natural disasters such as floods and droughts occur, and people are displaced, he cries!

He would cry when he thought of his wife and children in the middle of the night, overwhelmed with longing.

Xiao Re really couldn't understand why an old man like her was so sentimental, compassionate, and prone to tears.

"Dad, don't cry!"

"My brother's just undergoing reformation on the farm, not going to jail. What's the rush?"

"It's just that the conditions there are a bit harsher, the work is a bit harder, and the life is a bit more frugal. It's not hell, it's not as terrible as you think."

Upon hearing this, Luo Suzhi hurriedly stepped forward, poured Xiao Re a cup of hot tea, and pleaded with him earnestly.

"Little Rao, your father is a simple, honest man. Apart from practicing medicine, he doesn't understand anything about social etiquette or human relationships."

"Your status is different now; you're a legitimate military officer's wife with extensive connections and resources. Do you see if you can help get Congwen out of trouble?"

"Please, ma'am!"

Xiao Re's gaze was calm, and his mind was clear.

Even if Luo Suzhi doesn't ask for help, she will try her best to find a way if there is one.

After all, Xiao Congwen was her father's biological son. Her father had raised her and his kindness was immeasurable. Even if he was her brother without blood ties, she should help him out of both gratitude and reason.

But right now, the situation is tense, and it's really hard to find a way out.

Lu Yanzheng had only just arrived in Jizhou when he offended high-ranking officials in both the military and police, and the situation was tense. He hadn't even established himself firmly yet, so how could he dare to abuse his military power?

"Father, Aunt, I'm keeping my elder brother's matter in mind. It's not that I'm unwilling to help, but there really isn't a suitable opportunity right now."

"Yan Zheng was just demoted, and countless eyes are watching him from the shadows. If he abuses his power, he will be punished once someone catches him doing something wrong."

"Moreover, he's not in Jizhou right now. He's out on a mission, and we don't know when he'll return."

"When he comes back, I will definitely have a good talk with him about my elder brother's matter."

"Don't worry, take good care of An'an and make sure she stays healthy. That's the most important thing."

After saying that, Xiao Re took out a thousand yuan from his pocket and gently stuffed it into his father's hand to show his filial piety.

Right now, there's not much I can do to help my older brother, so I can only try to show my filial piety with money.

Xiao Chengji clutched the money tightly in his hand, his eyes reddening again. Before he could utter a sound, he began wiping away tears.

"Daughter, Dad doesn't lack money now. I haven't even spent all the money you gave me last time."

"Your father is so worried about your eldest brother. I can't eat or sleep properly. We haven't seen each other for twenty years. I miss him terribly!"

It's normal for a father and son to miss each other after being separated for twenty years.

Seeing his father's anxious and depressed state, Xiao Re sighed softly and said helplessly.

"Alright, don't worry, I'll figure out a way to see my brother."

"In a few days, I'll send two guards to the farm to check on things personally. With soldiers around, the manager shouldn't make things too difficult."

Upon hearing Xiao Re's words, Xiao Chengji's cloudy eyes immediately brightened. He quickly wiped away his tears and urged him on with eager anticipation.

"Little one, let's not wait a few days, how about tomorrow?"

"I can't rest easy for a day without seeing your older brother; I'm really worried sick!"

"You've always been smart and quick-witted; there's nothing you can't handle. Think of a way to bring Dad in with you, okay?"

Seeing his father's anxious and eager expression, Xiao Re couldn't refuse him and had no choice but to agree.

"Alright, alright, I'll figure something out tonight, and I'll take you to the farm tomorrow. Are you relieved now?"

Seeing that Xiao Re had agreed to help, Luo Suzhi immediately beamed with joy and busied herself with tasks.

"Little one, thank you so much, Auntie!"

"I'll go kill a chicken and make soup right away. You sit and rest for a while. If you get tired, go back to your room and lie down. I'll call you when the food is ready!"