Without Long Aotian, the Plot Has Fallen Apart

"Huh? I didn't say anything!"

Xu Xuejiao finally understood. It wasn't just her—Chen Mengyun could hear it too!

Xu Xuejiao narrowed her eyes. I need to observe this carefully.

I have to get to the bottom of something this strange.

She said nothing and simply watched the two of them.

Lu Chengwen said awkwardly, "Uh... well, I... I still have something to do here... Let's talk another day."

"Oh." Chen Mengyun forced a smile and nodded. "All right."

"Hey, don't leave! Chat for a while!"

Xu Xuejiao was the type who loved watching other people's funerals and wished they were bigger.

She hooked her arm through Chen Mengyun's and said to Lu Chengwen, "Brother Chengwen, I heard you're getting engaged to Sister Qingqiu soon. Is that right?"

Lu Chengwen wanted nothing more than to slap this dead girl to death!

She really knew how to bring up exactly the wrong thing at exactly the wrong time!

Talking about his engagement right in front of his first love—could this get any more awkward?

Xu Xuejiao, you're the bane of my existence. I'm seriously convinced. If you weren't part of Long Aotian's harem, I'd pin you against a wall, strip you naked, and spank you!

Both girls were stunned.

Xu Xuejiao knew he was just venting, and what she had done really was pretty nasty, so rather than getting angry, she secretly laughed to herself.

But Chen Mengyun could not take such words lightly.

Chen Mengyun's face had already darkened slightly. "President Chen, congratulations."

Lu Chengwen said awkwardly, "Not at all, not at all. Ahem, it's not set in stone yet. You all know how much Qingqiu can't stand me."

Chen Mengyun did not want to keep dwelling on it. She smiled politely. "Then you two talk. I have things to do."

Lu Chengwen hurriedly said, "Oh, oh, I'm busy too. Another day, another day."

Lu Chengwen watched Chen Mengyun's retreating figure, feeling somewhat lost.

The memories lingered in his mind, impossible to shake away.

He and Chen Mengyun had truly been childhood sweethearts, growing up together.

He would be lying if he said he had no regrets. If he hadn't acted like such a fool back then... would there even be a Villain Lu Chengwen now?

I was wrong back then. I'm sorry.

I sincerely wish you happiness.

Chen Mengyun had not gone far, and she heard every word of his thoughts clearly.

A wave of bitterness suddenly rose in her chest, making her eyes sting.

She stopped.

She subconsciously turned back to glance at Lu Chengwen. That look carried resentment, regret, sorrow, and melancholy...

Lu Chengwen was looking at her pitifully as well. When she turned, their gazes met again.

Lu Chengwen quickly forced a smile and waved.

Chen Mengyun also smiled politely before turning and leaving.

Xu Xuejiao shook her head and sighed. "What a pity. You two were so good together back then. We were all so jealous. But you were such a scumbag, flirting around everywhere and breaking her heart."

Lu Chengwen looked at Xu Xuejiao. "I've noticed that you..."

At that moment, Jiang Shihan came stumbling over, frantic and nearly crying. "CEO Lu, I need to take leave."

"What happened?"

"My mother is critically ill. The doctor said..." She was already crying. "The doctor said she might not make it!"

Xu Xuejiao narrowed her eyes.

Lu Chengwen was utterly shocked.

Impossible! Her mother's illness was supposed to be cured by Long Aotian! She couldn't die before Long Aotian made his move!

This was not how it was supposed to go!

Lu Chengwen was anxious inside. "Don't panic. Go to the hospital and stay with your mother first. I'll think of something."

"Thank you, CEO Lu!"

After saying that, Jiang Shihan turned and ran off crying.

Xu Xuejiao did not understand. Why did it have to be Long Aotian? Did he have three heads and six arms?

I'm standing right here. If you really want to save someone, all you have to do is ask me.

Lu Chengwen ignored Xu Xuejiao, turned, and rushed into the restroom. "No one is allowed in!"

The moment he entered, he began calling the system.

Ding-dong!

"What's going on? What happened to Jiang Shihan's mother?"

"Oh, Host, you may not know this, but Jiang Shihan's mother has a rare illness, and it has now flared up..."

"I know her mother is sick! I'm asking what's going on now! How is she suddenly dying?"

"Oh, because her mother is sick, and now it has flared up, so she's going to die!"

"Fuck! Can you understand human language? I'm saying, according to the plot, wasn't her mother's illness supposed to be cured by Long Aotian? Then they'd fly off together and become a loving couple!"

"That's right. The treatment plot was supposed to happen today, but you sealed Long Aotian away. Did you forget? It's fine, it's fine. It's only one human life. Long Aotian still has over nine hundred ways to win Jiang Shihan over."

Lu Chengwen's eyes went wide. "So even you... Fuck!"

Wasn't this completely screwed?!

I sealed Long Aotian for one day, and Jiang Shihan's mother got sealed to death because of me?

Wouldn't that mean I was basically the one who got Jiang Shihan's mother killed?

Can the plot really go like this?

Lu Chengwen hurriedly said, "I won't seal him anymore. Let him out quickly and have him treat Jiang Shihan's mother!"

"Sorry, but once this sealing card has been used, it cannot be revoked."

"A human life is at stake! Can't you make an exception? That girl is crying her eyes out."

"She's crying because she's crying. Anyone whose mother is about to die would cry. If you think she cries too loudly, you can stay away from her for the next few days. That's normal."

"Normal my ass..."

Lu Chengwen was miserable beyond words. "Just you wait!"

Lu Chengwen dialed Leng Qingqiu's number.

"Hello." Leng Qingqiu's voice was indeed cold.

"Qingqiu, haha, it's Lu Chengwen."

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"I know. What do you want? Showing off your new girlfriend?"

"No." Lu Chengwen said, "That Long Aotian—the bodyguard you had before—you have his phone number, right?"

"No."

"Please, please, a life is at stake. He worked at your company, so he must have filled out personal information. There has to be some contact information in there..."

"Not interested."

"This isn't about being interested or not. Someone's about to die!"

"Who?"

"My secretary's mother."

"What does that have to do with Long Aotian?"

"Only he can cure that strange illness. Hurry and help me find his contact information."

"Let's talk in person. I'm on the twenty-ninth floor of your press conference hotel."

Leng Qingqiu hung up.

When Lu Chengwen arrived on the twenty-ninth floor, Leng Qingqiu had sent her subordinates away.

She looked at Lu Chengwen, clearly still angry.

Lu Chengwen grinned. "Busy? Did you find the number?"

"I found it, but I can't get through. His phone is off."

"Fuck!"

Lu Chengwen was so frustrated he nearly broke down.

Wouldn't that mean he had gotten Jiang Shihan's mother killed? No, the plot could not go this way!

"I don't understand. Isn't your girlfriend Xu Xuejiao a famous medical expert? Even our family's medical team comes from her group. Why go far when help is so close?"

Lu Chengwen thought,

You have no idea what kind of situation I'm facing. That dead girl wants me dead! She's trying every possible way to screw me over. There's nothing she wouldn't do.

Leng Qingqiu narrowed her eyes.

This guy and Xu Xuejiao were not a couple at all. He was obviously doing this on purpose to make me jealous!

Lu Chengwen said, "Do you have Long Aotian's home address?"

"I sent people to check. He isn't home, but I had someone wait outside his door."

"Oh, good, good, good."

At that moment, someone pushed open the door. It was Han Yue.

Han Yue smiled at Lu Chengwen. "Hello, CEO Lu."

"Mm."

"President Leng, President Jiao's team has already arrived in the conference room, and the contracts are ready as well."

"Got it."

Leng Qingqiu stood up, grabbed her coat, and put it on. "If you like, make yourself at home here. I have business to sign over there."

"Wait!"

Lu Chengwen asked Han Yue, "President Jiao? Which President Jiao?"

"President Jiao Shiheng, of course."

Lu Chengwen was stunned.

Everything had gone completely off the rails!

Jiao Shiheng was a Villain, a genuine Villain.

In the normal plot, he would pitch a project and bring Leng Qingqiu in as an investor. Leng Qingqiu would fall for it, and Long Aotian would stop the signing at the critical moment, exposing Jiao Shiheng's scheme.

But this was bad!

Long Aotian had been locked up by him today, yet Leng Qingqiu was about to sign a contract with Jiao Shiheng!

Why the hell was everything happening at once?

Lu Chengwen hurriedly stopped Leng Qingqiu. "Qingqiu, how much do you know about Jiao Shiheng?"

"Not much. An out-of-town businessman, with a good reputation and considerable resources."

Sweat beaded on Lu Chengwen's forehead. "How about this? Could you postpone signing Jiao Shiheng's contract until tomorrow?"

"Are you kidding? Are we playing house?"

"No! He..."

Lu Chengwen thought, how am I supposed to explain this?

If I tell her it's a massive trap, then Long Aotian won't be able to step in later, and he'll lose another chance to play the hero and save the beauty!

But if I don't tell her, this girl will sign with Jiao Shiheng today.

I have to find a way to move the signing ceremony to tomorrow. It has to be tomorrow. Long Aotian will be released tomorrow.

Leng Qingqiu's heart skipped a beat!

This contract was a scheme!? How did Lu Chengwen know?

Why was he so certain Long Aotian would come help stop me from signing it?

If he had said it out loud, I would not believe a single word. But no one would lie to themselves in their own thoughts, would they?

This guy had pursued me for three years. Such a perfect chance to claim credit with me, yet he wanted to give it to someone else!?

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen without speaking, waiting to see what he would do.

Lu Chengwen thought for a moment. "I just think... today's almanac isn't favorable. Today clashes with Tai Sui, so it's not suitable for signing contracts."

Leng Qingqiu snorted. "I never believe in that stuff."

She picked up her handbag and started toward the door.

Lu Chengwen grabbed her. "Qingqiu, don't go!"

Leng Qingqiu glared. "Let go! Lu Chengwen, you're being far too presumptuous!"

Lu Chengwen quickly released her, grinning sheepishly. "Sorry, sorry. Qingqiu, today really isn't suitable for signing a contract."

Leng Qingqiu said to Han Yue, "Han Yue, tell the finance department to prepare the transfer."

"Yes!"

Leng Qingqiu walked ahead while Lu Chengwen followed behind, babbling nonstop.

"Qingqiu, can't you trust me just once? Think about it. Have I ever lied to you all these years?"

Leng Qingqiu turned back to look at him in astonishment. "What do you think?"

"Oh, right, I've practically... never told the truth. No... but think about it, haven't I always wanted what was best for you?"

Leng Qingqiu stopped and looked at him without speaking.

"Yes! Everything I did was... for myself, but... oh, damn it. Why am I such trash? I've done too many bad things normally. Now no one believes me even when I speak."

Leng Qingqiu could not help secretly smiling, but she quickly composed herself again. "Do you have anything else? If not, stop delaying me from making money."

Leng Qingqiu's team passed by Lu Chengwen, and each person lowered their head to greet him.

Lu Chengwen had no mind to deal with them. Watching Leng Qingqiu's back, he ground his teeth in fury.

Fuck! Isn't he just some Minor Villain? I'm a Villain too! My status is higher than his!

Today, it would be evil fighting evil. If you manage to sign that contract, I'll write my surname Lu backward!

Villains! They could ignore the rules!

Lu Chengwen decided—he would let himself go!