After reading Lu Heng’s letter, Lu Gan understood his good intentions.
Lu Suo was the most precious person to Lu Heng. Hence, he could not help but be worried about his safety. Lu Heng knew very well what the people in his family would do for profit as he grew up in this environment. His wife, Fang Rui, would not stand a chance against them. Therefore, he gave Fang Rui a sum of money, some jewelry, and a house in private. It would be enough for her to live on.
As for Lu Heng’s other assets, he gave them all to Lu Gan. He knew his little brother very well. If anything happened to him, Lu Gan would definitely take care of Fang Rui and Lu Suo. Lu Heng was also confident that Lu Gan would return all of his inheritance to Lu Suo once he grew up.
Lu Heng had prepared for two scenarios. First, if he was dead and Fang Rui was alive. He hoped that Lu Gan would help persuade Fang Rui to remarry or stay single happily. Basically, anything that would prevent her from living in grief.
The second scenario was if they were both dead. If that happened, Lu Heng hoped that Lu Gan would take care of Lu Suo in his stead. Lu Gan would also take over all of his inheritance for the time being, including those under Fang Rui’s name.
Lu Heng felt sorry for Lu Gan. Due to his selfish actions, Lu Gan would be the target of public criticism. This was the first time he had to trouble his younger brother as an older brother. He really had no choice. Otherwise, he would not be able to rest in peace, knowing that threats would surround Lu Suo all the time.
At the end of the letter, Lu Heng wrote, “I hope that your future will be bright. If there is an afterlife, I will work on being a more responsible elder brother.”
Lu Gan put down the letter, hugged Lu Suo, and said to the lawyer, “I understand.”
At that time, Lu Hongyong was dissatisfied. After the lawyer left, he started to argue with Lu Gan.
“Lu Heng’s inheritance should belong to Lu Suo. You promised me that we’ll be his guardians.”
Lu Gan said calmly, “This is my big brother’s will. I will honor his request.”
His big brother had worked so hard to protect his wife and child. He had thought of everything. There was no way Lu Gan could go against Lu Heng’s wishes.
“If you do this, the others will say that you’ve been scheming and took all of your nephew’s inheritance! What about Little Suo? He is still young and doesn’t understand any of these matters. When he grows up, what will he think of you? Didn’t we already make an agreement earlier? How can you follow such a path so blindly?”
Lu Hongyong said sternly.
Lu Gan replied, “Little Suo won’t be shaken by outsiders. In the future, he will understand his father’s good intentions. If my big brother didn’t write this will, I would have followed your plans. Now, things are different. I will respect his will.”
He added, “I know that I’ll be condemned. Don’t worry. I’m already in this state. There’s nothing to fear.”
Upon hearing this, Lu Hongyong did not say anything else.
Back then, Lu Gan thought that his father was just worried about him.
However, after what happened today, he began suspecting that Lu Hongyong wanted at least half of Lu Heng’s inheritance. Why? Lu Gan could not come up with an answer no matter how hard he tried.
One time, Lu Gan returned to the old residence with his big brother. After lunch, he went to take an afternoon nap. Shortly after, he got up to drink some water. While in a daze, he passed by Lu Hongyong’s study. Lu Heng was arguing inside, but he only overheard one sentence.
“Lu Gan must never find out about this!”
Lu Gan was very confused at that time.
Lu Heng came out and slammed the door. When he saw his little brother, he was shocked.
Lu Gan did not hesitate and asked, “What must I never find out?”
Lu Heng was stunned. He did not expect Lu Gan to be so direct. After a long time, he said helplessly, “Father plans to appoint me as the chairman.”
Lu Gan was pleasantly surprised.
“Big brother, this is normal. You’re very capable. Father has already said before that you’ll take over.”
“You’re better than me!”
Lu Heng said while looking at Lu Gan.
“I have already told our father that you’re the most suitable candidate. He was being hasty…”
Then, his tone returned to its usual gentleness.
“You’re my younger brother and more talented. It is unfair for this matter to be decided so early.”