Zheng Shuji watched the two elders chatting. After they had spoken for a while, he finally opened his mouth.
“Uncle Lu, it’s like this. Your relocation has already been decided. As for your family’s case, it will take time to clear your name.
We discussed it and want to first send you to a nearby state farm for relocation. What do you think?”
“No need to change the destination. Just follow the original plan,” said Old Master Lu. “The people targeting the Lu family are likely not simple.
The situation in the city is chaotic right now. Rather than staying in Nancheng, it’s better to hide in the countryside. We can clear our name after things settle down.”
He shook his head and refused. He truly did not want to stay in Nancheng. There were too many hidden dangers—one wrong step and they would be trapped again.
Besides, arranging connections to protect them was not simple. It might even implicate others.
“This… Uncle Lu, isn’t that inappropriate?” Zheng Shuji hesitated. “Your nephews are still young. Going to the countryside—won’t that…”
He looked regretful. It felt like a waste of talent.
As far as he knew, the Lu family was very capable in business. If they could stay in Nancheng and contribute, the city’s economy would improve significantly.
“Big nephew, I understand what you mean,” Old Master Lu said, glancing at his grandchildren and Lu Qingqing. He sighed deeply.
“To put it plainly, the people targeting the Lu family are not ordinary. They are likely deeply hidden enemy agents with significant power.
If the Lu family stays in Nancheng, we might survive once or twice—but we can’t possibly defend against them every time.”
“Uncle Lu, are you sure?” Zheng Shuji’s expression turned serious.
Sun Nainai clenched her fist, her eyes flashing with killing intent.
From Old Master Lu’s words, they understood one thing—the Lu family had not been attacked just once. They had only managed to survive previously.
“I’m sure,” Old Master Lu said. “In fact, over the years there have always been hidden attacks against the Lu family. We managed to resolve them all.
This time…” He sighed heavily. “This time I was careless. Since we’ve already been caught in their trap, we might as well go with the flow and leave this place of chaos.”
“What if they chase you to the countryside?” Sun Nainai said worriedly, holding Lu Qingqing’s hand. “At least in Nancheng we can secretly help you. But in the countryside…”
“Once you go there, it’s far from help.”
“You should know where our destination is, right?” Old Master Lu asked.
Zheng Shuji and Sun Nainai exchanged glances. They did know.
Majiatun in Qingbei City had a notorious reputation—poor land, harsh people.
Anyone who dared to bully someone from their village would face the entire village—men, women, old and young—rushing out with guns and even artillery to fight.
They had been punished many times, yet they never changed.
Confiscations of weapons had happened again and again, but every time they claimed, “There are none left!”
And yet, the next fight always had more.
After Sun Nainai recounted the village’s infamous deeds, she noticed Old Master Lu smiling and couldn’t help asking:
“What’s so special about Majiatun?”
“Ma Qiye,” Old Master Lu silently said.
Sun Nainai’s eyes immediately lit up.
Ma Qiye—that legendary anti-Japanese hero and notorious strategist.
He was extremely ruthless in warfare, once annihilating an entire enemy company without leaving a single survivor.
More importantly, he was cunning—his schemes unpredictable and flexible. He had tricked far too many people.
Not only enemies, but even his own side—though he never harmed them directly, he often took their supplies.
It was said that even birds flying over his territory would lose a few feathers.
Now she understood why weapons in Majiatun could never be fully confiscated.
That old fox must have hidden them.
“That place… if you go there, it’s indeed better than staying in Nancheng. If enemy agents dare follow, they’ll be walking into their own death.”
Now Sun Nainai was no longer worried—she was even looking forward to it. Maybe they could catch a whole group of enemies there.
Zheng Shuji, watching their expressions, finally asked his lingering question.
“Why are the enemy agents targeting the Lu family so persistently? Is there something they want?”
“Shut up. What nonsense are you talking?” Sun Nainai snapped. “Of course it’s revenge. What else could it be?”
“They don’t have the guts for real confrontation.”
Old Master Lu then smiled and revealed the truth.
“The Toyama family’s ceremonial samurai sword is in our home. It was my wife’s trophy.”
“What?” Sun Nainai’s eyes lit up with excitement.
That was a major Japanese family’s heirloom.
No wonder they were so obsessed with the Lu family.
If that sword were ever displayed as an exhibit…
Just thinking about it made her excited—some people were going to be utterly embarrassed.
Zheng Shuji’s mouth opened wide in shock.
So that was the real reason.
The Lu family members were also stunned—they had no idea such a trophy even existed.
If they had known, they would have proudly displayed it long ago.
“That sword must be hidden well,” Sun Nainai said, clenching her fist. “That was my old squad leader’s trophy. Whoever tries to take it—kill them.”
Her fierce demeanor left Zheng Shuji speechless.
Old Master Lu nodded with a smile, a cold killing intent rising from him as well.
Lu Qingqing looked at her grandfather.
Such a capable man who had experienced so much turbulence in life—how did he die in her previous life?
What exactly happened after they were arrested by the Red Committee?
With his knowledge and ability, he should have had every chance to turn things around.
Could it be that in her previous life, they were strictly controlled from the very beginning?
It seemed the mastermind behind everything was indeed powerful.
As for the samurai sword, Lu Qingqing had never found it even in her past life.
Was it hidden in one of the other treasure sites?
Just as she thought the discussion would continue about the sword’s location, Old Master Lu and Sun Nainai smoothly changed the topic.
Since the Lu family had decided to go to the countryside, Zheng Shuji agreed to arrange protection for their journey.
Safety on the road had to be ensured.
After sending off Sun Nainai and Zheng Shuji, the family went upstairs to rest.
Once everyone was asleep, Lu Qingqing began her move.
She climbed over the wall, masked herself, and walked into the night.
Following the list in her hand, she began her systematic raids.
Her first target was one of Zhang Shan’s hidden private residences.