Rebirth 1983: Building My Business Empire-Chapter 174 - 163 Lu Hongjun Hospitalized
Chapter 174: Chapter 163 Lu Hongjun Hospitalized
Chapter 174 -163 Lu Hongjun Hospitalized
Lu Hongjun was taken to assist with the investigation, and after being interrogated for two days, no issues were found. Additionally, Ding Jing admitted to taking bribes, and the evidence was irrefutable, so denial was useless. However, she claimed that she had accepted the gifts without Lu Hongjun’s knowledge, and he was unaware of her actions.
Investigators found two sets of gold jewelry and a passbook with a balance of one thousand three hundred, as well as twenty-eight thousand yuan in cash at Lu Hongjun’s home. The source of the one thousand three hundred was legitimate, but the two sets of gold jewelry and the twenty-eight thousand yuan were received as bribes. Other than that, nothing else was found.
Once it was confirmed that Lu Hongjun had truly not embezzled or taken bribes, and had not violated any rules, he was released. But upon returning home and seeing the bleakness of the house, his heart felt icy cold.
“Thump, thump, thump…”
The knocking sound pulled his thoughts back to reality. Opening the door, he saw Lu Jiajie and forced a smile, asking, “What brings you here?”
Lu Jiajie said, “I heard the news that you were released, so I came over. Third Uncle, are you alright?”
Lu Hongjun, not in the mood to entertain him, shook his head to indicate he was fine, then sat back down on the couch.
Lu Jiajie poured him a glass of water, consoling, “Third Uncle, don’t overthink it, being safely released is enough.”
Over the years, there had been many reports against him, but he stood upright, not fearing any false accusations or investigations. But this time, Lu Hongjun was greatly shaken because the one who reported him was his own daughter. Though the reported person was Ding Jing, since husband and wife are one, he would have to share the responsibility even without knowing.
Lu Hongjun asked, “What has Lu Jiaxin been doing these past few days?”
Lu Jiajie hesitated before replying, “I went to look for her, she’s the same as usual, and she said she doesn’t regret reporting Ding Jing.”
A mocking smile crossed Lu Hongjun’s lips, “I really did raise a good daughter, didn’t I!”
Lu Jiajie didn’t know how to comfort him.
While they were talking, the door was pushed open, and Zhao Siyi walked in from outside.
Seeing Lu Jiajie, a look of disgust flashed in her eyes. However, noticing Lu Hongjun’s unkempt beard, bloodshot eyes, and haggard appearance, she asked with concern, “Dad, what happened to you?”
Since information was not as readily available as in later times, nobody had told Zhao Siyi, who was still in school, and so, she was unaware of the incident at home until now.
Lu Jiajie couldn’t stand her act; if it weren’t for this mother and daughter, Third Uncle and Jiaxin wouldn’t have ended up in this situation. He said angrily, “Your mother took bribes behind Third Uncle’s back, and now she’s been caught by the Discipline Inspection Commission.”
Infuriated, Zhao Siyi yelled, “Lu Jiajie, you son of a bitch, stop spouting nonsense, or I’ll make you pay.”
Indignant, Lu Jiajie replied, “Am I telling lies? The evidence is conclusive and she’s just waiting to be sentenced. Even Third Uncle was implicated and had to assist in the investigation.”
Disbelieving, Zhao Siyi looked at Lu Hongjun, “Dad, is what he’s saying true?”
Tired, Lu Hongjun responded, “It’s true. The disciplinary inspectors found two sets of gold jewelry and twenty-eight thousand yuan in your room. Your mom hid them there to keep me from finding out.”
A daughter avoids her father’s scrutiny. Not to mention Zhao Siyi was his stepdaughter, even if she were his own, it’s inappropriate to enter her room as she was grown up, let alone go through her cabinets and drawers.
Zhao Siyi claimed she had never seen the gold jewelry and money at home, “Dad, someone must be framing us. Dad, who reported it?”
Hearing that it was Lu Jiaxin, she turned and ran out the door.
Lu Hongjun immediately called out, “Jiajie, Jiajie, stop her quick! She can’t go find Jiaxin.”
Lu Jiajie immediately rushed out and dragged Zhao Siyi back, then shut the door.
Zhao Siyi struggled but couldn’t break free. Looking at Lu Hongjun, she cried and asked, “My mom was arrested, so why are you still sitting here? Why aren’t you trying to save her?”
Lu Hongjun said, “She’s been accused of embezzling and taking bribes amounting to nearly forty thousand. How can I save her? Is it that we’re lacking food or drink that she has to engage in such shady dealings?”
The last time Jiaxin mentioned that Ding Jing had jewelry, he questioned her, and that woman claimed it was all bought with savings and by skimping on expenses. The three pieces of gold jewelry she showed amounted to just over two thousand yuan, and he had believed her. But it turned out not to just be a few pieces, but two complete sets, worth tens of thousands. Not to mention the large sum of cash.
Zhao Siyi said, “My mom didn’t embezzle or take bribes. It was Lu Jiaxin who framed her.”
Lu Jiajie was furious, “It’s all been investigated clearly. Your mom took bribes through Ding Peng. Now the evidence is undeniable, and yet you still have the audacity to lie.”
Zhao Siyi was shouting, “Dad, that little bitch has gotten my mom jailed, and yet why do you still take her side?”
“Slap…”
Lu Jiajie slapped her across the face: “Watch your mouth. If you curse at Jiaxin again, I’ll beat you to death.”
He quarreled with Jiaxin because the matter had implicated Lu Hongjun, and deep down, he still cared for her. But what was Zhao Siyi? A lowly thing also worthy of cursing Jiaxin?
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Lu Jiajie cursed, “My sister is pure and innocent, unlike you, a slutty thing. At such a young age, you’re already sleeping with men and even had a miscarriage.”
Zhao Siyi’s face instantly turned pale—why did Lu Jiajie know her secret?
Lu Hongjun collapsed to the ground.
Lu Jiajie turned around and upon seeing this, hurried over to Lu Hongjun, “Third Uncle, Third Uncle, what’s wrong with you?”
Lu Jiaxin was reading the newspaper when she heard the phone in the hall ringing. Qian Xiaoxiao answered the call and shouted loudly, “Sister Xin, it’s Lu Jiajie on the phone. He says your dad is in the hospital undergoing emergency treatment.”
Lu Jiaxin frowned and said nothing.
Lu Jiajie, hearing the dial tone from the other end, returned to the hospital room, holding back his anger.
When Lu Hongjun was brought to the hospital he was unconscious; after more than two hours of emergency treatment, he was revived. When Lu Jiaguang and Wang Xiaojie came to visit, he was already awake.
While Wang Xiaojie was talking to Lu Hongjun, Lu Jiajie pulled Jiaguang to the outside corridor and said, “Big brother, how can Jiaxin be so heartless? Third Uncle is in the hospital and she doesn’t even show up.”
Lu Jiaguang sighed and said, “Lao Wu, can’t you think before you act? When Third Aunt was around, Xinxin was robust like a little calf, never even catching a cold all year round. Even if she did catch a cold by accident, drinking some hot water or sweating it out was all it took to get better. But what kind of life has she been leading since Third Aunt passed away? We both know it well. Surviving death only to return and suffer the bitterness of medicine daily, and Third Uncle still sheltering the instigator of the disaster. Wouldn’t you hate them too, if you were in her place?”
Lu Jiajie was somewhat embarrassed.
Lu Jiaguang warned him, “The situation between Jiaxin and Third Uncle has come to this because it’s Third Uncle’s fault. If he divorces Ding Jing and relinquishes custody of Siyi, their father-daughter relationship might improve. But if he doesn’t divorce or relinquish custody, Jiaxin will never forgive him.”
“Lao Wu, no matter how much Third Uncle and Jiaxin argue, let’s not interfere anymore. Let nature take its course.”
Lu Jiajie also wanted Lu Hongjun to divorce Ding Jing, “Big brother, you need to talk to Third Uncle. That woman isn’t good news. It’s better to divorce early and free himself from the connection before anymore damage is done.”
“I will.”
