Chapter 64

Chapter 64

Can the Lu Family Handle the Heat if This Blows Up?

The Lu family believed that what Lin Nannan had revealed was true. Though she was the one who spilled the beans when pushed to the edge, whatever happened next had nothing to do with Nan Nan.

However, some people assumed that the Lu family's influence relied solely on Lu Hang, and now that he couldn’t speak up, bullying them would be effortless. After all, the Lu family had once been at the height of their influence, outshining all the other young men in the village.

Before long, it became clear how the three families conspired—they came forward together, claiming that everything Lin Nannan said was nonsense.

This enraged the Lu family, who decided to lay their cards on the table. "Is that so? Then why don’t we report this to the authorities and investigate? After all, someone’s been caught in a shameless affair!"

These words came from Zhang Xiaofeng, who stood protectively in front of Lin Nannan and spoke without holding back.

"You’re the ones caught in a shameless affair, yet you still have the nerve to act proud? Do you really think spreading this around will do any good for the village's good name?" Grandma Lu was sharp with her words, immediately elevating the matter to a village-wide issue. The expressions of those who had come to watch the spectacle—especially families with weddings coming up—darkened.

Lin Nannan’s father-in-law, Zhang Wenming, had city connections through relatives. He had once wanted to become the village head but lost out to Lu Ding. He had always held a grudge against the Lu family.

However, with Lu Hang around before, he couldn’t make trouble. Now, he had no fear of the Lu family.

"Do you really believe the words of a fool like Lin Nannan?" He glanced at the Lu family before turning to the crowd of onlookers.

The crowd burst into laughter, piling on as they declared that they’d believe anyone but a fool.

The Lu family’s expressions turned grim. They knew those people had been bribed by Zhang Wenming.

"Nan Nan is not a fool!" Lu Fang said sternly.

This only provoked louder laughter, sending a chill down the Lu family’s spines. After all, only they knew that Lin Nannan wasn’t actually foolish.

Zhang Wenming came armed with a plan, leaving them at a disadvantage. If they could cement Lin Nannan’s reputation as a fool, then A Lin’s scandal would be buried instead. The one who’d have to apologize and bow her head would be Lin Nannan.

Just as Zhang Wenming and his group were strutting around, Lin Nannan suddenly thought of something and turned to go inside. To Zhang Wenming and the others, this seemed like an admission of guilt—proof that they had the Lu family in their grip. Their eyes gleamed with calculation.

After all, Zhang Wenming had promised to share whatever benefits they extracted from the Lu family.

While the Lu family was locked in argument with Zhang Wenming’s group, Lin Nannan went inside and met Lu Hang’s worried eyes. She tilted her head and asked, "If I make this situation worse, can the Lu family handle the fallout?"

"Yes!" Lu Hang answered without hesitation.

A flash of menace crossed her eyes before she asked, "Do you want to go out and see?"

Lu Hang nodded.

He had been worried sick inside, afraid that speaking up might distract them from the fight, so he had endured in silence. In the past, he couldn’t go out and had no choice but to wait helplessly. Now, even if he had to sit in a miraculous wheelchair, he would make sure everyone knew that Lu Hang was still alive.

Lin Nannan had always been one to act decisively. The moment Lu Hang nodded, she immediately carried him to the wheelchair by the door. Glancing at the threshold, she made a mental note to tear it down later.

In front of others, there was no need to show off the wheelchair’s features, so Lin Nannan pushed Lu Hang out.

Even seated in the wheelchair, Lu Hang’s ramrod-straight posture commanded absolute authority. The noisy atmosphere instantly froze, and all eyes turned to the couple.