Jiang Shihan couldn't be taken away by Long Aotian.
Lu Chengwen was being blackmailed by Xu Xuejiao, so he couldn't forcefully make Jiang Shihan leave.
Jiang Shihan herself was not free from Lu Chengwen at the moment, nor did she have any inner desire to elope with someone. Not only did she not want to leave now, but she had secretly vowed to do her best to repay her great benefactor... Lu Chengwen.
Long Aotian also realized that his image in Jiang Shihan's heart didn't seem to have solidified.
It could be said that Jiang Shihan, Lu Chengwen, and Long Aotian were all bewildered.
The information each of them had was completely unequal, and they all had their own blind spots.
Because Jiang Shihan had heard Lu Chengwen's inner thoughts these past two days, she had mistakenly combined this information with Lu Chengwen's previous actions to analyze and understand the situation.
The conclusion she reached could make Lu Chengwen spit out three and a half pounds of blood.
Therefore, instead of hating Lu Chengwen to the bone as in the original plot, she was deeply grateful, believing Lu Chengwen was pretending to be bad but was actually a very, very good person.
Furthermore, it seemed that deep down, this girl had suddenly developed a sense of happiness from being bullied by Lu Chengwen.
She herself didn't realize it, but things had happened so bizarrely.
So when Lu Chengwen suggested she go with Long Aotian, and Long Aotian was willing to take her, she was incredibly resistant.
I just discovered our CEO Lu's charm, I just felt my life was full of hope, and now you want me to leave?
No way!
I'm not leaving, no matter who else does!
Long Aotian was in the same boat.
According to the original plot, he was a ray of dawn in Jiang Shihan's long night.
He himself felt that he had appeared in Jiang Shihan's life as a savior, addressing the two major pain points in her life:
Her mother's illness, and her hatred for her perverted boss.
He should have just beckoned, and she would have clung to him like a drowning person grabbing a piece of driftwood, never letting go.
However, what he didn't know was that Lu Chengwen, by accident and without intending to, had already completely illuminated and ignited Jiang Shihan's life ahead of time.
He couldn't understand if Jiang Shihan was sick or what, why she refused to let go of her painful past and embrace a new beginning with him?
This was too bizarre.
But the most bewildered was Lu Chengwen.
His mind was a complete mess, unable to distinguish east from west, north from south, or up from down.
Everything was chaotic.
He didn't understand why Jiang Shihan insisted on staying by his side and fighting;
He also didn't understand why Xu Xuejiao was opposing him at every turn, forcing him to make decisions that weren't in his best interest, and how she accurately knew his intentions and interfered every time.
He even less understood why Long Aotian was so weak.
Big brother, aren't you the main male protagonist?
Shouldn't a main male protagonist be majestic, invincible, crushing everyone he meets, getting power-ups when he encounters the female lead, his favorability skyrocketing, and wanting to push her down that very day!
Xu Xuejiao was causing trouble, Jiang Shihan had changed her mind, and even Long Aotian wasn't performing as expected...
If this continued, he really wouldn't know how to play anymore.
Three days!
His previous highest survival record in the first six attempts was also three days.
Was three days his limit!?
Long Aotian, finding his efforts fruitless, left dejectedly.
But he hadn't given up.
I will definitely return.
Lu Chengwen received a call, which turned out to be from Leng Tianhao, inviting him over for dinner.
Lu Chengwen already had a general idea of what Leng Tianhao wanted, which was basically about the engagement, and the engagement was about money.
He felt his daughter was a bargaining chip. Leng Tianhao had been fawning over Leng Qingqiu for three years, and if he agreed to give his daughter to him, he would have to reciprocate in some way.
More precisely, it was that the financial machinery of the Lu family, which he managed, must help the Leng family through their difficulties.
But this was Long Aotian's job, and he couldn't interfere!
Absolutely not!
Having made up his mind, Lu Chengwen first returned to his company to arrange some work before heading to the Leng family's residence.
As soon as Lu Chengwen arrived, Leng Tianhao personally came out to greet him.
"Oh my, Chengwen is here."
Lu Chengwen quickly stepped forward to shake his hand, "Hello, Uncle."
"Haha, we're all family, no need to be so polite. Come inside."
This reception was definitely top-tier.
Leng Tianhao gave Lu Chengwen plenty of face, and Aunt Leng also came out to speak with him.
For a junior, this was already a sign of extremely high regard.
Lu Chengwen felt awkward, but today was an opportunity, the best chance to clear things up.
He needed to cut the Gordian Knot quickly and sever ties with the Leng family, or more precisely, sever ties with Leng Qingqiu.
The Leng family definitely wouldn't collapse; with Long Aotian, the Son of Destiny, waiting to take over, there was no need for him to worry.
The future of the Leng family was not something he needed to concern himself with at all.
The atmosphere of the evening banquet was that of a family gathering. While not grand, it was very warm.
The main theme was making guests feel at home, as if they were in their own house, emphasizing the core theme of family.
Just as they exchanged a few pleasantries, Leng Qingqiu returned.
Upon entering, she asked the nanny, "Aunt Zhang, do we have guests?"
"The son-in-law is here," Aunt Zhang replied with a smile.
Leng Qingqiu was surprised, clearly she hadn't known her father had invited Lu Chengwen beforehand.
Lu Chengwen saw Leng Qingqiu, their eyes met, and Lu Chengwen was captivated.
Lu Chengwen realized that a true female lead was indeed a true female lead.
He really did have the potential to be a scumbag or a villain.
He truly fell for everyone he saw.
At noon, he had gazed at his sexy little secretary, his heart still fluttering, marveling that Jiang Shihan was a siren on earth, someone who would surely be endlessly delightful to be with, with unparalleled playability and potential in all aspects compared to ordinary girls.
Now, seeing Jiang Shurou, his heart was once again intensely stirred.
Leng Qingqiu was truly beautiful.
How beautiful, you ask? Like a queen.
It was as if, as long as she was present, all other women were merely side dishes. No exaggeration, no overstatement.
Leng Qingqiu's appearance was perfect, exquisite. When it came to her face, there were almost no rivals in the world.
Moreover, her features were undoubtedly of the noble and dignified type.
Don't mention delicate beauties, lively and cute types, pure and radiant ones, or sexy cat-like women... they were all just little sisters.
In front of Leng Qingqiu, they were all little sisters.
Leng Qingqiu was beautiful to the point of being unreal, perfect to the point where you felt she was different from normal humans.
And that was just her face.
Her figure was even more unbeatable!
Leng Qingqiu's figure wasn't like the models on television, with legs like chopsticks, collarbones practically piercing through from below her neck, so exaggeratedly thin and bony; nor was she even slightly plump, with not a trace of fat on her stomach or thighs.
Her figure, like her face, was unbeatable.
Tall and sexy, with perfectly proportioned curves, a full and rounded posterior, shapely thighs, slender calves, and even ankles that were a million-to-one, possessing just the right thickness to make men's blood spurt when they saw them.
At the same time, she exuded a healthy, full-bodied sensuality... carrying that unique charm that women possess, igniting a desire for exploration, possession, and playful indulgence.
It seemed that losing even a little weight would ruin this effect, and gaining a little would also ruin it.
Her figure was simply the perfect proportion created by an artist; it was unscientific for a living person to look like this.
But the most precious quality was her temperament.
Her temperament was something Xu Xuejiao lacked, Chen Mengyun lacked, Jiang Shihan lacked... even all the celebrities Lu Chengwen knew, whether from Europe, America, domestic, or Japan and Korea... they all lacked it.
It was true queenly bearing.
It was true noble bearing.
So proper!
Lu Chengwen possessed the memories of "Lu Chengwen," so it would be a lie to say he wasn't moved.
Even without the memories of the "previous Lu Chengwen," for a man to be moved by Leng Qingqiu, there was essentially only one condition: to see her.
If you see Leng Qingqiu and don't have impure thoughts, you're not a man, you're definitely flawed.
Unless you've donated your eyes, or you've been in a vegetative state, or perhaps you've had surgery, and a very successful one in Thailand, with a very clean job.
Otherwise, it's impossible not to be moved.
Leng Qingqiu was delighted to see Lu Chengwen.
She even broke her usual reserve and smiled, "Brother Chengwen, you're here!"
"Oh! Yes, that's right, I'm here."
Lu Chengwen hadn't expected himself to get so absorbed.
Damn, I haven't dared to look at her closely these past few days. Now that it's finally confirmed I'm safe for now, I've relaxed a bit.
I can't look at this woman too much, or I won't be able to look away.
What a sin! If you look like this, won't all the women in the world hate you? I'm not bleeding from the nose, am I?
Hearing Lu Chengwen's sincere praise in his heart, Leng Qingqiu felt extremely pleased and happy.
Leng Tianhao observed: This is clearly an opportunity! Lu Chengwen is practically staring at my daughter, almost in a daze. Looking at his scoundrelly demeanor, if her mother and I weren't here, this kid would have pounced on her already. Why is Qingqiu saying he's still hesitant and unwilling? Does this kid want the girl but doesn't want to pay?
The "family of four" settled down and began to eat and chat.
Of course, at the beginning, they had to exchange pleasantries, asking how his company was doing, hearing he recently acquired a company and made a fortune, and if his parents were doing well... and so on.
During the conversation, Leng Tianhao secretly observed Lu Chengwen, once again solidifying his confidence and confirming that his judgment of Lu Chengwen was not wrong.
He's a pervert!
Guaranteed!
This little rascal looks for any chance to steal a glance at my daughter. You're telling me he's not interested? Who are you kidding?
How many years have I been driving? How many manual transmissions have you driven? Can I not tell your driving skill?
Leng Tianhao smiled and said, "Chengwen, the engagement is set for the tenth of next month. How are your preparations coming along?"
Lu Chengwen's thoughts snapped back.
What a sin!
He truly couldn't bear it now, a million times over.
Giving such a beautiful girl to Long Aotian was as painful as killing himself!
But there was no other way. He had to be clear about why he was here.
This wasn't a dating sim game where you raise affection levels, but a high-stakes battle royale.
What he needed to do wasn't to increase his intimacy with the heroine and finally "win her over," unlocking various poses and gameplay scenarios;
Instead, he had to use all the resources and methods available to survive, to "play it safe" until the end, achieve victory, and "get that chicken dinner" tonight!
In this game, you weren't the one to carry the team. This game had a "carry," and he was on the opposing team.
Just ensure that when the carry on the other side pushes the top lane, you're in the bottom lane. If he comes to your lane, let him have the minions, towers, and jungle monsters!
It's a given that the carry will become overpowered. You're just one of many short-lived obstacles on his path to godhood. Whether you're there or not doesn't matter much to him!
But it matters a lot to you!
Therefore, the wise move is to wander around the jungle, farming monsters to pass the time.
Don't pay attention even if your teammates flame you. Only you know that you're not playing the same game as them!
Wait until the carry becomes overpowered and pushes the base. Then, squat in the fountain and applaud him, begging him to carry you in the next match.
Don't do anything else. Doing one extra thing might lead to the carry trading your life for equipment.
Lu Chengwen sighed.
My fate is too tragic.
At this moment, the butler reported, "Master, a Young Master Long is here to see you."
"Young Master Long?"
"Yes, his name is Long Aotian. He says... he has inside information worth over two billion that he wants to share with you."
Lu Chengwen's head immediately buzzed.
Big Brother... you're not just sneaking into the base anymore, you're going straight for the fountain!
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