Chapter 38

Lu Fang's Injury

Not only did they snatch things, but they also hurt someone, and not a single one took responsibility—they all just ran away. It was absolutely vile.

The Lins' and the Lu family's fields were in opposite directions. After leaving, Lin Nannan didn’t run into any of the Lins and could only dash off quietly toward the fields.

She ran fast and soon reached the fields. At this time, many people were working, chatting loudly, and cracking up at anything amusing, not letting hard times get them down.

As soon as Lin Nannan appeared, the Lu family noticed her. Thinking she had come to urge Grandma Lu to go home and stew the ribs, they began to smile, ready to rib her a little.

"Mom, the Lins came to steal the meat. Lin Yang pushed Dad, and he fell, twisting his ankle. Now he can’t even walk," Lin Nannan said flat-out, making no effort to hide the Lins’ disgraceful behavior.

Zhang Xiaofeng panicked the moment she heard Lu Fang was injured. Worried, she asked, "Where’s your dad now?"

"At home. I didn’t know where to take him, so I came to find you."

Grandma Lu immediately raised her voice and called out, "Lu Ming, go get Old Wei right away! Xiaoping, hold down the fort here. Xiaofeng and I will head back first."

"Mom, let Lu Zheng go with you!" Pan Xiaoping suggested.

Though Lin Nannan was strong, some tasks were inconvenient for her, and with only women at home, it wouldn’t be enough. So she asked Lu Zheng to go back with them to pitch in.

"Then let’s all go back!" Since Lin Nannan’s help had sped up their work, they figured it wouldn’t hurt and agreed decisively.

The Lus hurried home, and along the way, people naturally asked what had happened. When they learned of the Lins’ shameless actions, everyone was fuming.

"They’re utterly shameless!"

"More than shameless—they’re complete scum!" Those close to the Lus looked down on the Lins’ behavior and complained, "They couldn’t bear to let Lin Qingqing suffer, so they harmed Lin Nannan. Now that Nannan’s life is improving, they’re envious. They’re rubbing their greed in our faces!"

"Of course they’re envious. The Lus got a lot of good things yesterday. I even heard Xiaofeng joking that Nannan had never eaten ribs before, so they were going to stew some for lunch. The Lins must’ve seen it and wanted to steal it!"

"This is out of control!"

The more people discussed it, the angrier they became.

Who wouldn’t be furious over something like this? But the Lus weren’t in the mood for chitchat—they were too worried about Lu Fang to engage with the villagers.

When they got home, they heard Lu Fang comforting Lu Zheng. Apparently, Lu Zheng, who had been inside, heard the commotion and knew Lu Fang was injured, worried sick.

"It’s just a sprain, nothing serious. Once your uncle takes me to get it set, I’ll be back on my feet soon," Lu Fang said.

"Seriously? 'Just a sprain'? Does a sprain not hurt?" Zhang Xiaofeng wasn’t about to drop it. The Lus had to stand their ground.

The Lins had come to their doorstep to cause trouble, and she was determined to make them pay.

Lu Fang’s face was pale from the pain, but he was only trying to reassure his son. Seeing the family return, he shook his head slightly with a wince, signaling them not to worry Lu Zheng further.

For the sake of their eldest son, Zhang Xiaofeng had to hold back, but that didn’t mean she would let the Lins slide.

"Nannan, let A Hang know that your dad’s fine. Once his ankle’s set, he’ll be back on his feet soon," she muttered to Nannan.

But Lin Nannan didn’t agree. Instead, she said guiltily, "You go—let A Yuan go. I’m strong—I can help!"