Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2703 - 2639: Cold and Ruthless

Lu Junyou’s head was jolted to the side but immediately snapped back as he lowered his gaze and uttered, "I apologize."

"Apologize for what?!" Old Master Lu thundered, his voice laced with fury. "When did I ever object to you having a child? But are you and Shuangshuang completely clueless? How can you have a child and not even realize it yourselves? What is this 'if there really is one' nonsense? Do you truly believe that doctor from the Jiang Family would make such a claim lightly?"

So, Lu Shuangshuang is indeed carrying a child, absolutely pregnant!

The members of the Jiang Family are not fools; if they were to fabricate such a story, it would be easily exposed. It's impossible for them to falsely accuse Lu Shuangshuang!

"You've always been sharp and meticulous; how could you allow such a situation to arise at such a critical juncture? Junyou, don't tell me your brain shut down once you hit forty!"

Lu Junyou’s temple bulged.

He wasn't the one pregnant; it was Lu Shuangshuang. She had been staying at the Jiang Family's residence all month, preventing him from seeing her. She hadn't felt any unusual symptoms herself, nor had she informed him. How could he possibly have known?

Who could have predicted that after years of yearning for a child with no success, one would suddenly appear!

Is fate toying with him?

"Old Master, although the current situation is disadvantageous to us, we still possess the opportunity to alter the outcome..."

"No," Old Master Lu interjected, his expression glacial and his tone unyielding. "I believe the most effective course of action is to have the Jiang Family's own hospital and their doctors declare that Shuangshuang is not pregnant at all! Then, we shall see what Jiang Shiheng and the others have to say. We can then spread the word that Jiang Shiheng deliberately slandered Shuangshuang to sever the engagement!"

Lu Junyou was stunned.

"But this is the Jiang Family’s hospital; how could the doctors here conspire with us to falsify the diagnosis?"

"Why falsify?"

No falsification?

How could this possibly work without deception?

Hadn't it been established that Lu Shuangshuang was definitively pregnant?

Old Master Lu placed a hand on Lu Junyou’s shoulder, his voice low, the deep lines on his face contorted into a chilling, unnatural expression.

"Junyou, simply arrange for Shuangshuang to terminate the child discreetly. With a little manipulation, the hospital will only diagnose Shuangshuang with weakness and deficiencies, but they certainly won't find any signs of a child."

What?!

"Old Master!"

It was as if lightning had struck Lu Junyou’s head.

That was his child!

Indeed, he had committed countless wrongdoings, but even a fierce tiger wouldn't devour its own cubs!

"Since Shuangshuang is capable of conceiving now, she will undoubtedly be able to do so again. Haven't I always instructed you? To achieve great endeavors, one must disregard minor matters! You can have another child later!"

Old Master Lu's eyes were like shards of ice.

Lu Junyou clenched his fists tightly.

Jiang Shiheng emerged from the courtyard where Lu Shuangshuang had been residing, pausing at the entrance.

"What is it?" Both Old Master Jiang and Fourth Master halted alongside him, their gazes fixed on him.

"Grandfather, let's have someone renovate this courtyard; give it a fresh appearance."

This was intended to...

Erase any lingering evidence of Lu Shuangshuang's presence within the Jiang Family.

"Lu Shuangshuang's belongings are still here..." Jiang Qiuyan voiced a slight hesitation, a hint of concern in his tone.

"Have someone meticulously pack them. Find two individuals with keen eyes; anything belonging to our Jiang Family should be retained, while Miss Lu's possessions should be carefully boxed and then sent back to the Lu Family."

"Xiao Liu, must we truly be so heartless?" Jiang Qiuyan inquired, "If we proceed with this, our relationship with the Lu Family will become irreconcilably hostile in the future."