bookbashuk Chapter 465 The Secret of the Lu Family
Chapter 465 The Secret of the Lu Family
She feigned surprise and gently declined, saying, "Auntie, this is too precious, I cannot accept it."
"It's alright, it's not worth much," Shen Li said casually.
Lu Boxi, who was standing nearby, quickly took the corsage and put it in Zhao Yizhi's hand, saying with a smile, "It's from Mom, so just take it. Don't be polite with Mom."
Zhao Yizhi then pretended to reluctantly accept the corsage, holding it in both hands and saying gratefully, "Thank you, Auntie."
Shen Li looked at the two of them and said seriously, "Since you really want to get married, you should settle the wedding arrangements as soon as possible and stop dragging it out."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yizhi paused slightly, then looked somewhat troubled: "Auntie, I'm still young, and I want to focus on my career for the next few years. I don't have any plans to get married yet."
Shen Li glanced at her and slowly said, "The entertainment industry isn't easy to navigate; it's a mixed bag, and every step is fraught with danger."
"If you really want to enter the entertainment industry, why not do what the second brother did and sign with his cousin's company?"
"Our Lu family owns a large stake in that company. Once you're in, you won't have to worry about what others think, do things you don't like, or deal with unnecessary social obligations."
Shen Li knew very well that the entertainment industry was like a cesspool. So far, apart from those with powerful backgrounds, most people without backgrounds or backers had to rely on improper means to gain a foothold.
Only with a strong family background can one truly do whatever they want and pursue their passions without having to compromise for fame or fortune.
However, Zhao Yizhi misunderstood and felt a little displeased: What does Auntie mean by this?
Do you think she can only rely on the Lu family and their background to establish herself in the entertainment industry, and that she doesn't have the ability to make a name for herself on her own merits?
She believes that her family background and education are not low, and even without the help of the Lu family, she can gain a foothold in the entertainment industry through her own efforts.
By having her sign with Bo Xi's cousin's company, they might be trying to trap her and make her dependent on the Lu family for life, acting according to their wishes.
Zhao Yizhi suppressed her displeasure, maintaining a polite smile and speaking firmly: "Thank you for your kindness, Auntie, but I believe in myself. I can create a career of my own in the entertainment industry based on my own abilities."
She secretly thought to herself: If she said that, her aunt would appreciate her independence and ambition, right?
After all, don't elders all like children who work hard and have ambition?
Shen Li was stunned. Looking at Zhao Yizhi's determined expression, he thought to himself: This child has a lot of ideas, but she's not very smart.
Does she really believe that as long as you work hard and have the ability, everything will go smoothly in this world?
There are plenty of hardworking and capable people in this world, but how many of them can truly make a name for themselves?
Ultimately, she was too naive and simplistic in her thinking.
She's the daughter of a family worth hundreds of millions, how could she be so naive, or even stupid?
Shen Li gently shook her head, having given up on trying to persuade her further.
—Well, old habits die hard. This kid is probably beyond saving.
She waved her hand calmly, "Alright, you're all grown up now and can make your own decisions, so I won't interfere any longer. Go back and get some rest."
Lu Boxi and Zhao Yizhi got up to say goodbye. As they walked out of the courtyard, they saw Lu's father and second uncle accompanying Lu's mother back to the neighboring courtyard.
Just now, they also saw Lu Sheng and Lu Zhou enter the same room together.
As they stayed in this villa for so long, Zhao Yizhi's doubts grew deeper and deeper.
Finally unable to resist, she gently tugged at Lu Boxi's sleeve and whispered, "Boxi..."
"Hmm? What's wrong?" Lu Boxi looked down at her, his tone gentle.
Zhao Yizhi gestured towards the direction of Lu's mother's courtyard with her eyes, lowered her voice, and asked with a face full of curiosity, "Bo Xi, I have a question that I've always been very curious about, but I don't know if I should ask it."
"Go ahead and ask, what's the question?" Lu Boxi said with a smile.
Zhao Yizhi hesitated for a moment, then asked in a low voice, "I just saw my eldest uncle and third uncle. Why are they both staying in your mother's yard? Also, they went into the room together just now... this..."
Upon hearing this, Lu Boxi's smile froze slightly, and his eyes darted away, clearly not expecting her to ask this question.
He hesitated, unsure whether he should tell her the truth—a matter he had also been very puzzled about when he was a child, and only learned the truth from his elders when he grew up.
Seeing his hesitant expression, Zhao Yizhi's confusion deepened, and her tone carried a hint of grievance: "What's wrong? Can't you tell me this? We're getting married soon, can't I know about your family?"
Lu Boxi looked into her eyes, which were full of inquiry and grievance.
He finally relented, looking around to make sure no one was watching.
He leaned close to her ear and whispered, "I'm telling you, you absolutely mustn't tell any outsiders. This is our family secret."
Zhao Yizhi nodded vigorously, her eyes resolute: "I promise, I absolutely won't tell anyone!"
Lu Boxi then slowly spoke, his voice so soft it was almost drowned out by the evening breeze: "My grandfather was from a minority group in Province C. Our ethnic group has a custom that has existed since ancient times—several brothers share one wife."
"So, my great-grandfather and second great-grandfather both married my grandmother; and in my father's generation, my father, eldest uncle, and third uncle all married my mother."
As for his godfather, Lu Boxi did not mention it.
After all, his godfather wasn't related to them by blood and they weren't brothers, so he felt a little embarrassed to say it out loud and didn't think it was necessary for Zhao Yizhi to know.
Zhao Yizhi was completely stunned after hearing this, her eyes widened in disbelief.
She had only heard about such customs among ethnic minorities in books and on television before, and never imagined that such a thing actually happened around her, especially in Lu Boxi's family.
No wonder.
She had seen Lu Boxi's father before, but after seeing her eldest uncle and third uncle being so considerate and obedient to her aunt this week, she realized that this was the real reason.
Shocked, she felt a strange mix of emotions, and for a moment, she didn't know what to say.
Seeing Zhao Yizhi lost in thought, Lu Boxi gently touched her arm and asked softly, "What's wrong? Why are you spacing out?"
Zhao Yizhi suddenly snapped out of her daze, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she said hesitantly, "No...it's nothing, I just have a question I wanted to ask you."