Chapter 42: The Mouthpiece Rises to Battle

Chapter 42: Chapter 42: The Mouthpiece Rises to Battle

The next day, Fu Xiaoxiao brought Lu Chen to the hospital, where Lin Xue was already waiting for her. Seeing Fu Xiaoxiao, she immediately came up to her.

"You finally made it." Lin Xue said excitedly, grabbing Fu Xiaoxiao’s hand with joy.

"Waited for long?" Fu Xiaoxiao asked with a smile.

"Not too long, I just got so excited thinking you’d help my sister out that I couldn’t sleep all night." Lin Xue chuckled, happy at the thought of them getting put in their place. The excitement kept her awake all night, so she came to the hospital early to wait.

"Wait a moment for me, I’ll leave the child here." Fu Xiaoxiao nodded and said to Lin Xue.

She held Lu Chen’s hand and walked into the ward, ready to hand him over to Lu Feng.

"Aunt Fu, why aren’t you taking me with you?" Lu Chen puffed his little cheeks in displeasure upon hearing Fu Xiaoxiao wasn’t bringing him along.

"I’m afraid if they get angry, they might hurt you." Fu Xiaoxiao said honestly, knowing some people might lash out if provoked, and she didn’t want Lu Chen to get hurt.

"I’m not scared, I’ll run away. Will you take me, please?" Lu Chen clung to Fu Xiaoxiao’s hand, acting cutesy.

Lu Feng listened to Fu Xiaoxiao and Lu Chen’s conversation, watching Lu Chen rely so much on Fu Xiaoxiao, he couldn’t help but speak up. "There’s nothing happening here, why not let him go with you?"

When Lu Feng finished, Fu Xiaoxiao shot him a glance, and he sensed a threat, realizing he might have misspoken.

Indeed, as soon as Lu Feng agreed, Lu Chen, who was just about to let go, immediately clutched Fu Xiaoxiao’s leg tightly.

"Aunt Fu, please take me with you, I promise I won’t cause any trouble!" Lu Chen became an accessory to Fu Xiaoxiao’s leg, refusing to let go no matter what.

Fu Xiaoxiao turned back and glared at Lu Feng speechlessly.

The boss is really annoying! Why not stay out on more assignments!

"Alright, alright, let’s go! But if anything happens, you must promise to run far away when I tell you to, okay?" Fu Xiaoxiao agreed helplessly.

"Yay!" Lu Chen raised his hand in excitement, nodding eagerly like a little chicken pecking at grains.

No matter what Fu Xiaoxiao said now, he would agree.

"Camp Commander Lu, I’m here." At this time, Wang Lu arrived just as scheduled.

"Have Wang Lu go with you." Lu Feng’s eyes lit up, quickly telling Fu Xiaoxiao.

Fu Xiaoxiao nodded politely at Wang Lu. "Thanks for your trouble, Xiao Lu."

"Sister-in-law, it’s nothing." Wang Lu shook his head. It’s no trouble, just a little trip together.

Fu Xiaoxiao put down the breakfast and looked at Lu Feng calmly. "You can eat it yourself! Leave it there when you’re done, I’ll clean up when I get back."

After saying this, Fu Xiaoxiao took Wang Lu and Lu Chen to meet up with Lin Xue at the door.

Lin Xue led the way with their belongings, and Wang Lu asked, "Which village are you heading to?"

"Changqing Village." Lin Xue glanced at Wang Lu curiously, replying a bit embarrassed. "It might be far, about a thirty-minute walk..."

"It’s fine," Fu Xiaoxiao chuckled, "we’ve walked two hours before, what’s a little walk like this?"

As for Lu Chen, this little rascal hopped along for the whole two-hour walk to the town.

"Stop walking, I’ll drive you there!" Wang Lu patted his chest and led them toward the car.

"Won’t that be too much trouble..." Lin Xue was embarrassed, as she’d never ridden in a military vehicle before, especially for her personal matter.

"No trouble at all, sister-in-law’s matters are my matters. You and Xiao Chen sit in the back, Mr. Lin can sit in the front to guide me. Come, get in the car." Wang Lu smiled and motioned for them to get in.

Fu Xiaoxiao got in the back seat with Lu Chen in her arms, while Lin Xue wanted to get in but didn’t know how to open the door, standing awkwardly by the car.

Seeing this, Wang Lu got out and came over to Lin Xue, opening the door for her, teaching her how to get in. "Here, step here to get in."

"Thank you!" Lin Xue looked gratefully at Wang Lu, whose cheeks reddened, and he scratched his head with a silly grin.

On the way to Changqing Village, Fu Xiaoxiao thought for a moment and finally asked Lin Xue, "Mr. Lin, have you thought about what to do if the argument gets out of hand, what will happen to your sister afterward?"

"I’ve thought about it." Lin Xue nodded heavily. "My sister struggled to raise me, and now that I’m earning money, I can support her. If she’s afraid it’ll affect my chances of getting married, then I won’t get married, I’ll support her for the rest of her life."

When she asked Fu Xiaoxiao for help, she had already considered this. Now that she has a job and has saved money over the years, she can bring her sister to live with her. Her salary and ration stamps are enough for them to live well together.

"Good, then I will surely scold them hard, give your sister a release," Fu Xiaoxiao admired Lin Xue’s protective heart, having a plan rather than blindly retaliating for her sister, considering the consequences too.

"I’ll leave it to you then! My sister always feels indebted to them, but despite her hard work over the years, they never appreciate her and even bully her," Lin Xue recalled watching helplessly several times, regretting that she couldn’t protect her sister before.

All the way, Lin Xue gave directions to Wang Lu as they steadily climbed the hill until nearing the village when Fu Xiaoxiao spoke at the right time, "Xiao Lu, park the car outside the village, we’ll walk in."

"Okay, sister-in-law." Wang Lu found a concealed spot to hide the car in the woods.

Lin Xue carried the belongings and walked in front, Fu Xiaoxiao led Lu Chen at the back, and Wang Lu followed quietly until Fu Xiaoxiao secretly tapped him.

"Are you just going to watch her carry such heavy stuff? Help her out," Fu Xiaoxiao whispered.

Wang Lu quickly caught up to Lin Xue, taking the items from her hands.

"Let me carry them," Wang Lu quickly responded to Lin Xue’s puzzled look.

"Xiao Xue, come here; I have an idea regarding our identities," Fu Xiaoxiao called Lin Xue over.

"Sister-in-law, what is it?" Lin Xue immediately came over to Fu Xiaoxiao’s side upon hearing her.

"We’re here without a valid reason. How about this, Xiao Lu pretends to be your fiancé, and I’m his sister, here to discuss the marriage with your sister," Fu Xiaoxiao suggested.

"Would that be too much trouble for you and Mr. Wang?" Lin Xue’s eyes brightened; the reason sounded reasonable.

She was worried about how to explain Fu Xiaoxiao and Wang Lu’s presence! Fu Xiaoxiao’s idea was perfect.

"Not at all!" As soon as Fu Xiaoxiao spoke, Wang Lu found it suitable and immediately played along, "Xiao Xue, when you see your sister later, make sure to put in a good word for me."

"Haha, Mr. Wang acts so well," Lin Xue’s eyes sparkled as she applauded.

That’s how the three of them decided, and Lu Chen promptly expressed his opinion, "What about me?"

"Uh..." Fu Xiaoxiao paused; Lu Chen still didn’t want to call her mom.

"Isn’t she your mom?" Lin Xue hesitated; she thought Fu Xiaoxiao was Lu Chen’s mom.

"Alright, I’ll go along with you and temporarily call you mom," Lu Chen stole a glance at Fu Xiaoxiao, saying proudly.

He was just pretending to cooperate by calling her mom.

"Thank you very much then!" Fu Xiaoxiao laughed, ruffling his hair.

What a cheeky little kid.