Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2723 - 2659: Exposed

Noticing the lack of jest in his tone, Cheng Cheng's expression immediately soured. "Godfather, do you believe it's unsuitable for someone my age to remain unmarried?"

"Hmm."

"Then what about you, Godfather? Aren't you single as well?" Cheng Cheng asked with a laugh. "It's hardly fair for the father to be unmarried while pressuring the son to tie the knot. If you've got the capacity, you should marry first. Besides, Little is only engaged, not married yet. You should concern yourselves with the two of you first."

Jiang Shiheng gave him a sharp look. "Very well, within six months of Little's wedding, you are to find her a sister-in-law. As for me, I already have a son and a daughter. Do you?"

He was single, yet he already had a son and daughter. Who could possibly compete with that?

Cheng Cheng grudgingly conceded defeat.

Yue Yang entered and quietly imparted some information.

A simultaneous flash of understanding crossed both Jiang Shiheng's and Cheng Cheng's eyes.

"Old Man Lu is truly ruthless," Cheng Cheng declared, his voice laced with disbelief. "To safeguard the Lu Family's reputation and to force Lu Shuangshuang into the Jiang Family, he's even planning to terminate her pregnancy."

The intelligence Yue Yang had just delivered revealed that their operatives had intercepted a woman, disguised as a nurse, attempting to infiltrate the hospital to induce an abortion for Lu Shuangshuang. Following an extensive interrogation, it was uncovered that this woman was personally dispatched by Old Master Lu with the explicit intent of causing Lu Shuangshuang to miscarry and subsequently using the incident to exact retribution upon the Jiang Family.

"For decades, he maintained the façade of a doting grandfather towards his granddaughter. It appears Old Lu can no longer sustain that act."

Jiang Shiheng turned to Yue Yang. "What about Lu Junyou?"

"Lu Junyou apparently desires this child and has been pleading with Old Lu. Now that our people have apprehended the individual involved, Lu Junyou seems aware."

"Could it be that this individual possesses genuine sentiment and righteousness?" Cheng Cheng inquired, raising an eyebrow. "Does he truly harbor affection for Lu Shuangshuang?"

Jiang Shiheng mulled over the situation for a moment. "This person should not be underestimated. For Old Lu to place his trust in someone like Lu Junyou, keeping him close for decades and willing to entrust Lu Shuangshuang to his care, it suggests Lu Junyou possesses significant value."

Furthermore, he must possess certain exceptional qualities; otherwise, how could Old Master Lu have trusted him so implicitly and arranged for Lu Shuangshuang's union with him?

It was undeniable that the Lu Family would undoubtedly be considering a strategic union. Wouldn't it be far more advantageous for Lu Shuangshuang to marry someone of equivalent standing rather than someone who had merely been a subordinate of Old Lu for years?

This thought introduced a flicker of puzzlement.

Therefore, it's highly probable that Lu Junyou offers something of immense worth to Old Lu.

As for whether Lu Junyou genuinely loved Lu Shuangshuang, Jiang Shiheng remained noncommittal on the matter.

Generally, if one truly cherished another, it would be unthinkable to allow them to actively seek favor with other men and proceed with a marriage.

Otherwise, it could only signify that his affection for her was considerably less significant than his personal ambitions.

"Sixth Young Master, I shall ensure Lu Junyou is kept under close surveillance."

"Mm. What is the current public sentiment?"

Yue Yang responded, "Sixth Young Master, are you referring to the rumors that your engagement to Lu Shuangshuang was dissolved a considerable time ago?"

Jiang Shiheng nodded.

"Our operatives have been strategically shaping the narrative. The public now widely believes that your engagement with Lu Shuangshuang was terminated twenty years prior."

"Were there no mentions of certain newspapers seeking an interview with me?"

"Indeed, there were a few. One of them, which we can effectively influence, is the D State Daily."

"Inform them that I accept the interview."

This particular matter, relying solely on hearsay circulating outside, was insufficient; he resolved to make a public declaration through the newspaper.

As for the reputations of the Lu Family and Lu Shuangshuang...