Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2598: 2534: Lu Shuangshuang’s True Colors

To oppose Chiang Xiao is equivalent to opposing Meng Xinian.

Tsk tsk, even after retiring from the team years back, he holds onto his principles tightly. He won't engage in anything that seems like a betrayal to his brothers and comrades.

Chiang Xiao fell silent briefly before responding, “You shouldn’t view it that way. Taking the coach position is just part of your work. It’s completely your choice to accept or refuse.”

“Sister-in-law, you’re truly so broad-minded.” Zhu Shun beamed with a wide grin, flashing her a thumbs-up.

“Truth be told, I’m running low on funds these days since I blew through all my past earnings. Lately, a plan has formed in my mind: save enough for a truck, haul goods over long distances on my own, earn bigger bucks, and in old age, settle somewhere by building a house, keeping a dog, and lounging in the sunshine daily. That’s why I must pocket this cash.”

Zhu Shun actually harbored such ambitions—unexpected indeed.

“May I inquire where this Da Long fellow is summoning you to?”

“Pingzhou—it’s quite a distance away. I have to head to the city for the train, so I stopped by to bid you all farewell.”

Pingzhou—yes, it was truly Pingzhou!

“How did Brother Shun connect with someone from such a distant spot?”

“I spent a brief time in Pingzhou earlier. That’s when I crossed paths with Da Long. Pingzhou isn’t suitable for lovely girls like you; it suits rugged fellows like us better. Casinos, taverns, dens of all kinds…”

Whatever vices you crave, from money pits to houses of ill repute, you can find them all.

Even so, Zhu Shun reined himself in and stopped there.

Sharing such details with a proper young lady would come off as too brash.

Chiang Xiao grasped the implication fully.

Could Pingzhou truly be that sort of place?

She couldn’t resist questioning, “Yet, isn’t the Lu Family based there? They’ve given rise to many prominent figures.”

Could the Lu Family’s territory really be so disorderly?

Upon hearing her, Zhu Shun broke into another smile.

“Sister-in-law, you’re still quite innocent. For a powerhouse like the Lu Family to thrive in a spot like that, do you believe they’re spotless? How else could they amass such wealth if they stayed entirely pure?”

His words struck like a spark, suddenly illuminating Chiang Xiao’s mind.

Exactly—the Lu Family’s roots are probably far from pristine. So, Lu Shuangshuang, raised in that environment yet projecting an image of gentle generosity and benevolence for years, doesn’t that strike as odd?

Pingzhou’s complexity runs deep. Zhu Shun’s warning that girls like her should steer clear reveals the vibe perfectly. Is Lu Shuangshuang genuinely a spotless white lotus blooming amid the filth?

That would make her quite the white lotus indeed.

“Does Brother Shun know the Lu Family well?” With the topic already open, Chiang Xiao pressed on, “Have you heard of the Lu Family’s eldest daughter, Lu Shuangshuang?”

“Lu Shuangshuang?”

Surprisingly, Zhu Shun’s face took on a peculiar shade at the mention of the name.

“So Brother Shun is acquainted with her?” Spotting his reaction, Chiang Xiao instantly realized he knew Lu Shuangshuang.

Something evidently clicked for Zhu Shun; he smacked his thigh and burst into loud laughter.

“Yeah, yeah, a hilarious tale about that lady just came back to me. Want to hear it?”

“Please, Brother Shun, spill it.”

“Everyone praises the Lu Family’s eldest as a paragon of compassion, right? What you don’t know is, she once claimed she’d bring comfort to lonely elders in a remote Pingzhou village. Care to guess the outcome?”

Chiang Xiao arched an eyebrow, eager to uncover Lu Shuangshuang’s real face through Zhu Shun’s story.