Chapter 459 I think he is also floating——
Chapter 459 I think he is also floating——
After saying this, Cai prostrated herself on the ground, waiting motionlessly for Lu Zhenzhen to speak.
Lu Zhenzhen stared at Cai for a long moment before she spoke slowly, "Are you sure? You have to understand that the pledge of allegiance you've given me today isn't something you can just brush off with a few words or a statement of resolve. At the very least, you have to prove your sincerity, right? And if you can't do that, or if you regret it halfway through, are you sure you can withstand our retaliation?"
"Think it over carefully. If you just had this idea on impulse, I can pretend I didn't hear it and you can go back and live a good life. But if you really have made up your mind, the life and death of you and your mother will all depend on our decision. By then, even if you want to regret it, it will be too late! You have to think it over carefully!"
Although Lu Zhenzhen was very satisfied with Cai's attitude, it was not enough.
Now it could be said that it was just a momentary impulse of Cai. After all, she and Lin Dejiang have been married for many years and have several sons.
What if Lin Dejiang gave some sweet treats to Cai and her sons in the future, and Cai regretted it again?
Even if we can deal with the Lin family by then, it will still be troublesome.
What she needs is someone who has no way out and can only stand in the same boat with her.
It depends on whether Cai has the courage.
Cai kowtowed heavily, then raised her head with an extremely serious expression: "County Lady, I had already thought of everything before I came here! I know very well that if this continues, the Lin family will have no place for us mothers!"
"Now, the old men in the Lin family's shops have tied their hands and feet and dare not speak openly for my mother and me. As time goes by, people's hearts are easily changed. I am afraid that by then, whether they are willing or not, they will stand on Lin Dejiang's side."
"Rather than having to live our lives depending on Lin Dejiang's mood, the mood of that concubine, and the mood of her child, it's better to risk it all. After all, we have to consider the County Lady and the adults' moods. Working for them is much better than working for them!"
"As for sincerity, if the county lady agrees to this humble woman, within three days, I will be able to show her sincerity."
Lu Zhenzhen looked at Cai's desperate expression and finally smiled.
He signaled to Madam Ye to help Cai sit up.
Then he said: "In this case, I will give you and your son this chance!"
Cai's eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up and knelt down without hesitation to kowtow to Lu Zhenzhen several times: "Thank you for your kindness, County Lady! Please rest assured, County Lady, I will never let you and Master Fu down!"
"Today, I will go back and tell Lin Dejiang that you, the county lady, want to use the secret recipes of the palace to open another shop. I would like to give you some advice. If it is successful, I will give you a share of the profits. If anyone from Lin Dejiang asks about it, please just agree to it!"
Judging from the tone of his voice, it seems that Cai had already thought about the subsequent operations before coming here?
Lu Zhenzhen became interested and said with a smile, "Okay! Then I'll be waiting for your good news."
Cai bowed and left with firm steps.
After Cai left, Nanny Ye returned and looked at Lu Zhenzhen with a worried look on her face: "Isn't this Cai going to use your name to fight that so-called co-wife?"
Lu Zhenzhen smiled and shook her head. "I don't think so. Judging from Cai's attitude, she has long been thinking about replacing him. It's just that the timing is not right. Or maybe she is still hesitant and still has some expectations for Lin Dejiang?"
"But now, Lin Dejiang's actions have exhausted the last bit of affection between husband and wife, so Cai doesn't want to endure it anymore."
"Now it seems that Lin Dejiang really underestimated his original wife."
Nanny Ye couldn't help but say, "That Lin Dejiang is indeed blinded by lust. I've heard some gossip about him these days. Among those merchants out there, none are as undisciplined as he is. The idea of a concubine was just a lie, but he took it seriously."
Lu Zhenzhen sneered, "What do you mean by really taking it seriously? Ma'am, haven't you figured it out yet? It's just that Lin Dejiang used to rely on the Cai family and their family to make a fortune, so he probably feels a little ashamed in front of the Cai family."
"Now that the Lin family's business is booming and prosperous, it's natural that they no longer look down on the Cai family. This family represents their shameful past."
"And the so-called co-wife only saw his high spirits and glory after he became successful."
"One is a reminder of my shameful past that I want to hide, and the other is a witness to my glory. As a man, I naturally choose the latter! It's best to bury the former completely. Isn't that the fundamental way?"
So, what about lust blinding the mind, and favoring concubines over wives? That only accounts for a small part, okay?
Cai probably saw and understood this clearly, so he decided to stab Lin Dejiang in the back and take his place, right?
When Nanny Ye thought about it carefully, it was indeed true.
I couldn't help but shake my head: "Whether you live well after getting married depends entirely on the man's conscience——"
Since Cai had done this, Lu Zhenzhen naturally had to explain it to Fu Zhiyi.
In the evening, after dinner, the couple took a walk in the garden, and Lu Zhenzhen told Fu Zhiyi what Cai had said during the day.
After listening to this, Fu Zhiyi only asked: "Do you think that Cai family is a good choice?"
Lu Zhenzhen nodded: "Although the atmosphere in South Vietnam is more open and women can do business, the Cai family is a woman-run family. Lin Dejiang has spent less time in South Vietnam in recent years. The Lin family's business has continued to grow. It is not due to Lin Dejiang, but most of the credit goes to the Cai family."
"I think she's more reliable than Lin Dejiang, and she's quite resourceful. Moreover, in her situation, without us, she would only have two options: one is to let Lin Dejiang torment her, which would not lead to a decent outcome. The other is to fight a desperate battle and completely turn against Lin Dejiang, but her chances of winning are too low."
"We are her only lifeline. This kind of kindness and this kind of bond are much more reliable than Lin Dejiang."
"What's more, Lin Dejiang must have really gotten confused due to his old age. It's said that the people in charge of the White Crystal Ice Shop are all from his mistress's side. Of the three shops of the Lin, Huang, and Yu families, the Lin family's has the lowest profit. You have to know that the places he owns are much richer than the Yu family's, yet his profits are barely on par with them."
"That's fine, but when he came to reconcile the accounts and saw the profit, he pretended to be clueless. I think he's getting carried away—"
This is another reason why Lu Zhenzhen accepted Cai's surrender.
There are so many people in the entire Nanyue County who want to do things for them now. If Lin Dejiang doesn't do his job well, there will be many people eyeing this position.
Didn’t his original wife come forward?
I really want to see Lin Dejiang's expression after Cai takes over everything from the Lin family. It must be very interesting.
Lu Zhenzhen said she was looking forward to it.
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