Chapter 438

Chapter 438

Unburdening the Heart

"Just remember, Mom just doesn’t want you to be wronged," Lin Nannan explained.

Lu Yuan nodded. "I know. That’s why I don’t dwell on these things. I’m not the one at fault, and I shouldn’t run away or back down."

At the mention of "running away" and "backing down," Lin Nannan seemed to recall something and asked, "You didn’t come here just to run away from all that, did you?"

"It’s not exactly escaping..." Lu Yuan’s expression betrayed her thoughts, and Lin Nannan immediately frowned. "Don’t be silly—they’re setting you up!"

"On purpose?" Lu Yuan was puzzled.

Suppressing her frustration, Lin Nannan calmly analyzed, "Think about it. Those people want your position, but with Mr. Hu protecting you, they can’t do anything. But if you leave voluntarily and stay away for long, do you think someone else will take your place?"

Lu Yuan was no fool. After a moment’s thought, she grasped Lin Nannan’s meaning and was stunned.

"Mr. Hu would never do that, but what about others? Maybe the very person you helped wants to replace you?" Lin Nannan’s blunt analysis struck a nerve, making Lu Yuan’s face pale.

"That’s downright vicious!" Lu Yuan gritted her teeth.

"They’re the ones being unreasonable. Don’t let them ruin your health," Lin Nannan advised. "A Yuan, think hard—is this still the path you want? If you do, go back. If not, whatever you decide, no one at home will judge you. But you must be sure."

Lu Yuan looked lost in thought. Lin Nannan didn’t interrupt, quietly staying by her side.

"Saozi," Lu Yuan finally spoke softly after a long silence, "Before I met you, I knew farming was hard—at the mercy of the heavens, with no control over good harvests or bad years... But after meeting you, seeing how you endure wind and sun, staying in the fields just for a good harvest, I realized people can fight against fate. We can choose abundance."

"When I studied with Mr. Hu, I dreamed of finding ways to ensure people never go hungry again," she continued earnestly as Lin Nannan listened.

"I’m not afraid of hardship or exhaustion. If I can one day develop seeds as miraculous as yours, then my life will have meant something!" Her last words were firm, and Lin Nannan knew she had made her decision.

"Saozi, I’m going back."

Lin Nannan patted her shoulder in support. "Then go. If anything’s too much to handle, tell me or your brother. Our family won’t let you face it alone, understand?"

Lu Yuan nodded vigorously, her eyes reddening. She hugged Lin Nannan’s arm and whispered, "Saozi, I’m so lucky to have you."

Lin Nannan chuckled. "You’re wonderful too."

Her heart lighter now, Lu Yuan’s smile brightened. The two didn’t return immediately but walked slowly—Lin Nannan, nearing her due date, needed the exercise.

Though resolved to leave, Lu Yuan stayed two more days before departing by train, arranged by her brother Lu Hang.

In the capital, someone was waiting for her. Upon arrival, Lu Yuan let them know she’d arrived safely.

Lin Nannan, meanwhile, called Mr. Hu, warning him about the political games, lest his focus on research make him overlook the backstabbing.

Mr. Hu, who had high hopes for Lu Yuan, profoundly thanked her for the heads-up.