Rebirth: Splendid Marriage in the 80s Chapter 2724 - 2660: What Are You Saying?

He had once considered preserving some of Lu Shuangshuang's dignity. After all, she was a woman, and no lady should face such utter humiliation.

This was a touch of inherent gentlemanly conduct, the very reason he had tolerated Lu Shuangshuang residing at the Jiang Family residence for so many days.

However, Lu Shuangshuang showed no inclination to restrain herself, going so far as to stage that stunt on the island.

If he were to continue affording Lu Shuangshuang dignity and courtesy, it would ultimately bring harm to Xiao Qing when she was eventually found.

"Yes, I will have them arrange it immediately."

Once the newspaper published the story, Old Master Lu and his entire family might find themselves unable to remain in D State any longer.

Nevertheless, Jiang Shiheng's agreement to the newspaper interview also ignited considerable discussion within the Jiang Family.

Some members felt that such an action was tantamount to completely crushing the Lu Family, effectively severing all pretense of civility between the two families.

"Old Master, we have several seafood establishments in Pingzhou that were poised for expansion in that region. Now, will the Lu Family permit us to conduct our business there without interference?"

The eldest daughter-in-law of Fifth Master Jiang expressed her deep anxiety: "In D State, these opportunities don't naturally fall to our family. We had finally identified prospects and were preparing for a significant undertaking; now, with this entire mess, what are we to do?"

Old Master Jiang's countenance darkened considerably.

"When you say 'your family,' are you referring to the entirety of the Jiang Family, or are you solely thinking of your own small family unit with Jiting?"

Jiang Jiting was the eldest son of Fifth Master Jiang and the cousin of the Sixth Young Master Jiang.

If the intention was for the entire Jiang Family, then their course of action should be to advance and retreat in unison with Jiang Shiheng. The Jiang Family possesses its own dignity, even if their origins were merely as merchants!

The Lu Family had already subjected them to immense humiliation. Lu Shuangshuang brazenly involved herself with another man, yet she still feigned deep devotion to the Sixth Young Master, acting as if she were his wife and reaping all the benefits provided by the Jiang Family. She orchestrated such a facade of profound affection, and upon the Sixth Young Master's return, she repeatedly attempted to gain access to his quarters. With another man's child growing within her, does she genuinely believe the Sixth Young Master would gratefully agree to marry her?

This situation is truly beyond the limits of tolerance.

Under these circumstances, if the Jiang Family were to refrain from expressing their anger and solely focus on business matters, they would indeed become a public spectacle!

What would outsiders perceive of them then?

At this point, they have no alternative but to cast aside all pretense with the Lu Family!

This could only be avoided if the Lu Family voluntarily acknowledged that Lu Shuangshuang was carrying another man's child and subsequently revealed the identity of that man!

However, given Old Master Lu's current disposition, they have not even considered such a possibility, nor have they demonstrated any remorse. Instead, they persist in their schemes against the Jiang Family!

If that is their stance, then war is inevitable.

"Uncle, what exactly do you mean by that? Are you suggesting that Xiao Sixth is entirely the Jiang Family's concern, while Jiting and I are not? Furthermore, when Xiao Sixth returns, he will have you, Uncle, to support and protect him. Your branch of the family is left with only the two of you. As the saying goes, one who eats alone never starves; the two of you wouldn't consume much. However, Jiting and I are different. We have several children and a large extended family to provide for. If we are unable to generate substantial income, how will the entire family sustain themselves?"

Before she could even finish her statement, Fifth Master Jiang slammed his hand on the table, exclaiming, "What kind of talk is that, eldest daughter-in-law? You owe your uncle an apology!"

Had she not observed the complete darkening of Old Master Jiang's expression?

What was the implication of her statement that their branch had many descendants, if not a pointed suggestion that Old Master Jiang's lineage had dwindled to only himself and the grandson of the Sixth Young Master?