Faced with the Old Woman's probing, Lu Chengwen did not take the bait.
This greatly surprised the Old Woman. Normally, if the Huo Family so much as gave someone a nod—especially a senior figure of the highest generation and such immense influence—wouldn't they immediately drop to their knees, weep tears of gratitude, and thank them for recognizing their talent?
Lu Chengwen refused to play along.
Lu Chengwen had originally been considering how to help Huo Wenting, but Long Aotian's words had awakened him. He suddenly realized he had nearly become immersed in it all and been drawn into an uncontrollable family struggle.
At this moment, Lu Chengwen had only one thought: to let them know that he harbored no designs on the Huo Group.
The Old Woman wanted to sound out Lu Chengwen's true nature and find out just how great his ambitions were.
One was an elder with a kindly expression, looking as though she were speaking from the heart and doting warmly on a junior.
The other was relaxed and at ease, appearing like a local tycoon with no desire to compete with the world, content only to tend his own little plot of land.
A psychological battle quietly unfolded.
Lu Chengwen smiled and said:
"Honestly, sometimes I know I'm not much of a catch."
"Mhm." The Old Woman watched the scenery with a faint smile.
"But being capable is exhausting!" Lu Chengwen complained bitterly. "Look at how exhausted Huo Wenting is every day. Last night was the first time in her life she'd ever gotten drunk. My god, does she even have a life? Is there even any of her left? Other people see her life as glamorous, but I don't envy it one bit. Just watching her makes me tired."
The Old Woman said, "Everyone has