Chapter 160 – Rescuing the Transparent High-Ranking Official (part 15)

Although Xue Chao’an was the male lead, the Xue family’s situation was different from the Lu family. The Xue family was very chaotic. Although Xue Chao’an’s father was the youngest son, Xue Chao’an had the highest qualifications out of all the grandsons and was most favoured by his grandparents. He was the default third-generation heir to the Xue family.

Lu Mingzhu and Xue Chao’an’s family backgrounds were comparable. Even Lu Mingzhu’s status in the Lu family was higher than Xue Chao’an’s status in the Xue family. But, because of Lu Mingzhu’s health, she was very unpopular in the Xue family. Xue Chao’an’s grandmother and mother never consented to their marriage.

Even though Lu Mingzhu’s operation was successful, they still disagreed. Although her kidney had been replaced, she still had to take medication for the rest of her life and was still sick.

If Xue Chao’an had been a weaker male lead, then he would have given up long ago. But, he was very strong and said that he wouldn’t marry anyone else. As Xue Chao’an’s achievements grew, the Xue family couldn’t do anything. So, they agreed to marry him and Lu Mingzhu.

In the end, Lu Mingzhu gave birth to a pair of healthy twins through IVF and the Xue family was satisfied.

With Lu Mingzhu’s family background, Lu Mingzhu still had a difficult road as the daughter-in-law of the Xue family. Her Xuechen would face even more difficulties.

No, no. Her family could not afford the male lead.

Li Su turned to look at her daughter, who was still walking around the yard in the walker. She wondered if she was thinking too much since her daughter was still so young. The male lead was interested in her at such a young age. Didn’t that make him a paedophile? She was certainly thinking too much.

Early next morning, when Li Su was getting her son and daughter ready for school, she saw the male lead happily standing in front of their house. Her face blackened.

“Auntie, I asked my father to buy a lot of malted milk essence for younger sister to drink!” Xue Chao’an said excitedly.

Li Su looked up and saw that Lu Wei and Xue Gang were standing a short distance away. They were holding a lot of things.

When Lu Wei saw Li Su’s expression, he said, “Have you always been like this? You still bring your children to school?” This was too hard. But, he then remembered the Qiao family’s situation. He felt a little helpless. What else could Li Su do except bring her children with her?

“If you think it’s fine, you can leave Xuechen with us,” said Lu Wei.

After thinking about it, Li Su still shook her head. “It’s not that I’m worried about you two. It’s just that, you are both men. Where would you bring Xuechen if she was hungry and wet herself?”

Lu Wei and Xue Gang were stunned. It was okay if she was hungry as they could just feed her the malted milk essence. If she wet herself, then what should they do? Xue Gang looked down at his son. “Little An, just forget about it. Your Uncle Lu and I don’t know how to look after her.”

Xue Chao’an frowned and muttered, “You don’t even know how to do this. So stupid.”

Li Su said with a smile, “Why don’t you just walk around and go up the mountain tomorrow?”

Lu Wei and Xue Gang were about to speak, but Xue Chao’an said, “Auntie, can I go to school with you? I want to see what they learn in elementary school.”

The corners of Xue Gang’s mouth twitched when he heard his son’s words. Son, haven’t you already skipped to third grade?

In the end, Lu Wei, Xue Gang, and Xue Chao’an went to school with Li Su.

Lu Wei frowned as soon as he entered the door. Was this the school where Li Su worked? It was too shabby! Xue Gang thought the same. Xue Chao’an saw Qiao Zhi enter the classroom and followed him to take a look.

After a while, Xue Chao’an ran out with a worried expression. “Is younger sister going to go to school here in the future?”

Lu Wei frowned. Xue Gang looked around. “The school building is dilapidated and the walls are cracked. I’m afraid there may be accidents!”

It so happened that the principal was going to work. When he saw them, who were dressed well, he quickly greeted them. “Who are you?”

“How much will it cost for you to rebuild the school building?” Lu Wei asked directly.

The principal’s eyes lit up. Could these wealthy people want to donate money to rebuild the school? The principal rubbed his hands excitedly. “This… This is something we haven’t calculated yet. However, I estimate that it will cost around seven to eight thousand yuan!”

Lu Wei and Xue Gang didn’t speak. Both of them had a lot of money, so it wasn’t like they were ignorant about matters pertaining to money. But, seven to eight thousand? Currently, the average monthly income of workers was only about 30 yuan, and the tuition fee for rural elementary school was only a few yuan per semester. But it cost seven to eight thousand to fix the school? Was he taking advantage of them?

The principal saw that the situation was not quite right, so he quickly said, “That is just my estimate, an estimate! It may not cost that much. Maybe four or five thousand?”

Xue Gang smiled. They really wanted to help Li Su’s family. There were many ways to help, so they didn’t have to donate money to renovate the school building. If the principal hadn’t been so greedy, then they might have considered it. But, since it was as such, then they wouldn’t bother!

When the principal saw that they stopped talking, he became anxious. He wanted to take advantage of this opportunity to make a fortune, so he deliberately exaggerated the amount. He didn’t expect that these two were not easily deceived. “If you think it is too much, then we can discuss it?”

“Sorry, we have something to do. We’ll go first,” said Xue Gang politely as he picked up his son.

He then left with Lu Wei.

They left the principal to stand alone and sigh in embarrassment. The principal missed such a good opportunity to make a fortune!

The three walked out of the school and got into the car. “Old Lu, don’t be confused. You want to help your wife and her sister. There are many other ways to help her. That principal is too greedy.”

Lu Wei frowned for a while. “Let’s go to the county and see.”

Xue Gang looked at him. “Do you want to transfer her to the county?” Xue Gang and Lu Wei had been close brothers for decades. They could understand what the other was thinking with just one look.

“We are all family. Look at how my two brother-in-laws live, and then look at how my sister-in-law lives. I don’t think having a son is better than having a daughter. I should help as much as I can!” Lu Wei nodded. “She has two young kids and an old lady that she must provide for. She has to go to work and take care of her children, so there is a lot of financial pressure.” If they could be transferred to the county, then her wages could be doubled. Additionally, there were nurseries and kindergartens in the county, so the children would have somewhere to go. If nothing else, it was safer.

Xiao Chao’an said suddenly, “Dad, Uncle Lu, just transfer auntie to the capital. That way, I can see younger sister more often.”

Xue Gang laughed, but saw his son’s serious expression. He knew that his son wasn’t just saying things. He had a headache. “Xue Chao’an, are you serious?”

“Dad, I’m not sure why, but when I saw younger sister, I really liked her. I want to see her often!” Xue Chao’an said earnestly. “Auntie and Auntie Lu are sister, so we are relatives. Shouldn’t we help each other?”

Xue Gang felt a little helpless. “Do you think this is a simple matter?”

But, when he glanced at his friend, he saw that he was contemplating the feasibility of his son’s suggestion. Xue Gang gave him a wry smile. “Old Lu, you shouldn’t take the child’s words so seriously. You know the situation of your Yue family. If you really do this, then your brother-in-laws will make trouble again. I heard that your eldest brother-in-law rioted last time because of the washing machine!”

“It’s not the Lu family’s duty to appease those surnamed Li.” Lu Wei knew that Li Shu loved face and often subsidised her parent’s family. But, the insatiable greed of the Li family made Lu Wei gradually become annoyed. But, Li Shu didn’t know anything about it so continued to act as before. It seemed to get worse after she gave birth to Mingzhu.

Xue Gang felt that Lu Wei’s actions were a bit too much. After all, it was just his sister-in-law. His parents didn’t care about her. There could be gossip.

“Old Lu, I advise you to think clearly. It’s good to be transferred to the county, but transferring to the capital will be a problem. Think about it. Your sister-in-law obviously has a bad relationship with her parents. If your sister-in-law lives closer, then I’m afraid…” Xue Gang racked his brains trying to persuade Lu Wei.

Lu Wei thought about it too. Xue Gang saw that his friend had listened, so he persisted. “Again, listen to what you said before. Your sister-in-law is a principled and ambitious person. She doesn’t like to take advantage of others. If you really transfer her to the capital, then how would she pay back that big favour? She won’t accept it.”

Hearing this, Lu Wei was a little distressed. Yes, she was that kind of person. “You don’t need to say it. I know.”

Xue Chao’an was a little disappointed. What happened when one grew up? They wanted to be good to someone, but had to worry about so many things! When he grew up, he would treat who he wanted however he wanted, and nobody would be able to stop him! Hmph! He wouldn’t expect things from them anymore. When he grew up, he would bring younger sister to the capital himself.

Xue Chao’an angrily got off Xue Gang and sat to the side.

Xue Gang didn’t take it seriously either. Children liked to make trouble without reason.

At noon, Li Su saw that Lu Wei and Xue Gang didn’t come back for dinner. She didn’t care. They were both rich. Why should she be afraid that they wouldn’t be able to eat?

The next day, early in the morning after Li Su had taken a shower, Lu Wei and Xue Gang showed up. Qiao Zhi saw that Xue Chao’an was there and he shouted that he wanted to go with him.

Li Su felt a little helpless. Xue Gang smiled and said, “Let’s go.”

Li Su had no choice but to agree. She then went next door again and asked third auntie to come take care of Madam Qiao and Xuechen. Third auntie agreed immediately. Li Su gave third auntie 10 yuan, but third auntie refused to accept it. The two argued for a while before third auntie accepted it.

When Lu Wei saw this, he decided to resolve Li Su’s work problems before they left. Yes, there should be a place to stay. Time was a little tight, but Old Zhou could maybe get things done.

Lu Wei was just a little embarrassed. He knew Li Su’s temperament quite well and he knew that she probably wouldn’t accept his kindness easily.

Who knew when the opportunity would arrive?