Why can't I shake her off!?

Leng Tianhao's voice was deep and hoarse, "Lu Chengwen, what exactly are you scheming? Qingqiu wasn't like this before. She was never impulsive or lost control. Not only are you playing dumb today, but you're also forcing my daughter into a dangerous situation. What leverage do you have on her to make her completely break down!?"

"No, I... I really..."

Long Aotian also said, "Are you trying to ruin the Leng Family, make Qianfeng Group completely collapse and go bankrupt, so you can acquire Qianfeng Group at a low price? That way, Qianfeng Group and Leng Qingqiu will both be in your hands, completely under your control. Is that your plan?"

Lu Chengwen thought to himself, You bastard!

Damn it, you're useless at wooing girls, but your ability to wrongly accuse people is god-tier! You're trying to screw me over completely!

Your scheming mind is agile and malicious!

But Lu Chengwen knew he couldn't lose control at this moment. He had to handle this situation, or he'd be done for.

He couldn't just die confusedly for the seventh time!

Lu Chengwen quickly said, "Please don't be agitated, both of you. I'll go persuade her, I'll go persuade her..."

Long Aotian grabbed Lu Chengwen by the collar, "You'll go? Who do you think you are?"

Lu Chengwen's heart skipped a beat. Damn, this brat is going to make a move!

Am I going to die in Leng Tianhao's study?

Damn it! I'll risk it!

Lu Chengwen suddenly roared in anger, "Long Aotian! You better behave yourself!"

"What did you say!?"

Lu Chengwen said, "Let me tell you, I genuinely believe the Shantytown Renovation Project is profitable. It's just business, and I was merely stating my commercial judgment. Is there a problem with that? How was I supposed to know Leng Qingqiu would suddenly get so agitated?! This was completely beyond my expectations, can't you see that?"

Leng Tianhao was furious, "What's profitable about the Shantytown Renovation Project? Less than a third of that project has progressed, the management has changed hands four times, and three people have committed suicide by jumping off buildings! You're asking Qingqiu to jump into such a pit?"

Lu Chengwen said, "Fortune favors the bold! Crisis, crisis, there's opportunity within danger!"

Long Aotian laughed contemptuously, "Oh? If it's so full of opportunity, why doesn't your Lu Family invest?"

Lu Chengwen had been waiting for this question, "I've already decided to invest in the Shantytown Renovation Project."

This move stunned both Leng Tianhao and Long Aotian.

The Shantytown Renovation Project was like a bald spot on a person's head, no, like a louse on a bald person's head, it was obvious.

It was a trap, a huge trap, a massive trap, an endless trap.

Anyone who touched it would die. Many wealthy individuals had lost everything and were drowning in debt, resorting to suicide to solve their problems.

For Lu Chengwen to say he was going to jump into this pit now was truly unexpected for both of them.

Lu Chengwen softened his tone, "Originally, I wanted to bring the Leng Family in on this project together. Of course, I had my own selfish reasons, which was to share the risk between both families. But now, it seems I'll have to do it alone."

Leng Tianhao still didn't believe him, "You... you're really going to invest in the Shantytown Renovation Project?"

"When Lu Chengwen passes gas, he never swallows it back."

Leng Tianhao said with disgust, "That's disgusting!"

Long Aotian was genuinely struggling to comprehend. Why was Lu Chengwen starting a suicidal investment? It didn't fit his character!

This guy had always been driven by profit, he would never do a losing business, let alone a deal that would leave him penniless!

Lu Chengwen thought, What's a pair of pants? I'll survive even if I'm naked! My life is more important than anything right now.

"Uncle Leng, please calm down. I'll go persuade Qingqiu. Once she calms down, everything can be discussed."

He then said to Long Aotian, "Brother Aotian, don't rush either. I'll go persuade her to invest in the Amusement Park Project. That should be acceptable, right? However, our Lu Family will not be involved in this project. It will rely more on you, Brother Aotian, to communicate and connect with Qingqiu, to help her out."

After speaking, Lu Chengwen sighed with a sincere expression, "But honestly, I really don't have high hopes for this project. I just feel that such a great opportunity must have some hidden problems. However, since you both think there's potential, I don't want to be the bad guy. If this project runs into trouble, you must remember today. I clearly opposed it!"

Long Aotian heard this and thought, What the heck?!

This... this leaves me speechless!

What he said makes sense!

My lack of optimism is just a personal opinion. If you ask me, I'll tell you. Leng Qingqiu's strong reaction was also very unexpected for me.

This is perfectly reasonable!

And since things have turned out this way, I'll do as you wish and persuade Leng Qingqiu to listen to you. In short, everything will be done according to your wishes.

But if something goes wrong, don't blame me later.

It's logical! It's evidenced! It's controlled!

Moreover, Lu Chengwen also subtly conveyed that he and Long Aotian were not in competition. The Lu Family wouldn't interfere with this project; you and Leng Qingqiu would handle this profitable venture together.

Then... a man and a woman together, she's beautiful, you're handsome, right...

At that time, it might not just be the project that develops, you understand what I mean, right? Developing a relationship is also possible!

A slight smile appeared on Long Aotian's lips, and he then said seriously, "Can you persuade Qingqiu?"

"I'll try."

Lu Chengwen felt like he was in a battlefield, where a single wrong word could cost him his life.

He needed to get out of here quickly!

"I'm going to find her right now, you guys wait for my good news!"

After Lu Chengwen finished speaking, he rushed off to chase Leng Qingqiu. Of course, the two people in the room thought he was rushing to chase Leng Qingqiu, but in reality, he was rushing to save his own life.

Leng Qingqiu sat in the driver's seat of a sports car, crying sadly with her head on the steering wheel.

Lu Chengwen watched her from outside, feeling a pang of sadness.

He gently opened the passenger door and got in.

Leng Qingqiu sat up, wiping her tears and snot. "What's wrong, Mr. Lu? Do you have any more traps you want me to fall into?"

Lu Chengwen felt a bit embarrassed and sighed. "I'll take you for a drive, get out."

Leng Qingqiu thought he would comfort her, even if it was fake.

But he didn't.

He gave her a gentle smile, like an elder seeing a crying junior, not rushing to lecture her, but first taking her to have some fun.

Leng Qingqiu didn't refuse, and the two switched seats.

"Fasten your seatbelt, we're leaving."

Lu Chengwen drove, and the gatekeeper at the main entrance quickly opened the iron gate, and the car sped away.

Lu Chengwen used to deliver food and often saw all sorts of luxury cars on the road.

The first time he transmigrated, he was so excited touching the steering wheel of a luxury car that he was killed by the protagonist on the very first day.

This was the seventh time, and he had gotten used to it.

He drove the luxury car very smoothly, even drifting occasionally, which scared Leng Qingqiu quite a bit.

Lu Chengwen saw that Leng Qingqiu was extremely nervous, her face pale with fright, but she still tightly pursed her lips, not daring to scream.

He praised her in his heart: What a good woman. Scared, but definitely not weak.

Lu Chengwen thought to himself, Let's do something drastic.

The car started speeding again, and Leng Qingqiu finally got scared.

"Chengwen..."

"Hmm? What's wrong?" Although the car was speeding, Lu Chengwen's expression was calm, his gaze serene.

"Slow down... I'm scared."

"Okay."

The car stopped on a secluded coastal road, and they went for a walk on the beach.

Leng Qingqiu carried her high heels, walking barefoot on the sand, watching the afterglow of the sunset, her mind heavy with thoughts.

Neither of them spoke, they just walked and walked.

Until Leng Qingqiu got bored, and they sat down on a wooden bench by the roadside. Lu Chengwen bought drinks, and they drank, watching the sun slowly set.

Leng Qingqiu looked at the distant sea. "Do you really think the Shantytown Renovation Project can make money? Honestly."

Lu Chengwen laughed. "Nonsense, it can't make a dime. Too many wronged souls have lost their lives because of it. Who would be crazy enough to touch this project?"

"Then why did you still ask me to go?"

"How was I supposed to know you'd actually go!"

"You knew the correct answer, why didn't you say anything?"

Lu Chengwen sighed. "I have my own difficulties."

Leng Qingqiu smiled. This time, she was sure Lu Chengwen was telling the truth.

In the distance, a young boy was leading a girl towards a beautiful middle-aged woman.

"Mom, this is my girlfriend, Xiaoli."

Then, the middle-aged woman lavished praise on the girl, and the three of them sat happily on the beach, drinking and chatting, with bursts of laughter occasionally heard.

Lu Chengwen looked at the scene, and Leng Qingqiu saw it too.

Ordinary people, all three of them were ordinary people.

The boy looked young and sturdy, with pimples on his face, carrying a basketball, full of youthful energy.

The girl was of average appearance, looking gentle and shy, her gaze towards the boy filled with happiness and bashfulness.

The boy's mother was good-looking, with a kind face, warm and gentle...

Lu Chengwen suddenly felt a pang of sadness, remembering his mother who was still hospitalized. He desperately wanted to transmigrate back to his own world immediately, earn a lot of money, and cure his mother's illness.

If only I could marry such an ordinary girl and take her to meet my mother, my mother would surely be very happy.

I'm willing to exchange everything for it, my sports car, my villa, all of it. Can you give me your happiness?

Leng Qingqiu was very surprised.

In her impression, Lu Chengwen was just a black-hearted businessman obsessed with money, a speculator who would stop at nothing.

But today, she realized, was his inner self really like this?

No one would believe this if I told them, right?

If I couldn't hear his inner thoughts, I wouldn't believe it myself!

Looking at Lu Chengwen's calm expression, the envy, blessings, and relief flowing from his eyes, even with a hint of sadness.

Leng Qingqiu suddenly felt that she and Lu Chengwen were fundamentally the same kind of person.

"Are people truly destined to be alone? Is the world really so cruel and cold?" Leng Qingqiu asked, looking at Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen paused for a long time and nodded, "Yes."

Leng Qingqiu was very disappointed with this answer and lowered her head.

Lu Chengwen turned back and said gently, "Precisely because the world is lonely and cold, people crave emotions."

"Craving the care and love of family, the loyalty of friends, the devotion of lovers, and the warmth of the world and romance in life."

Leng Qingqiu pouted, unable to suppress a pleased smile, "I wouldn't have guessed that you, young master Lu, could say something so eloquent."

"Of course!" Lu Chengwen said, "As businessmen, we deal with wolves who want to eat meat; no one is willing to be a lamb. The emotions ordinary people can have are very difficult for us to attain. Betray us once, and you can earn more money than an ordinary person makes in a lifetime. The temptation for ordinary people is too great. Even good people might take desperate measures out of momentary impulse."

Leng Qingqiu nodded, "So, we are destined to be alone?"

"Not entirely. We have money, and they envy us anyway."

Leng Qingqiu scoffed and turned her head away, then immediately turned back, "Isn't your family quite harmonious? Why is it that in your family... there's no 'law of the jungle'? Everyone seems happy?"

Lu Chengwen thought for a moment, "My family... might be a little special."

Leng Qingqiu gave a wry smile, "I envy you."

Lu Chengwen felt the atmosphere was right, "That Amusement Park Project should be profitable. You should get started on it as soon as possible."

Leng Qingqiu was already developing feelings for Lu Chengwen. Doing business was important now, but her thoughts weren't solely focused on business.

So, she deliberately mused, "I know, but unfortunately, my funds aren't quite enough, and it's hard to quietly and quickly secure that land without anyone noticing. It's easy for the news to leak out."

She looked at Lu Chengwen, anticipating his response.

Lu Chengwen nodded, "You can completely rest assured about this. Long Aotian will help you. He definitely has a way to help you quickly secure that land without anyone knowing..."

Leng Qingqiu's hopeful expression instantly turned to disappointment. She looked into the distance and said coldly, "Lu Chengwen, I think you're a scumbag."

Lu Chengwen wasn't angry at all; instead, he burst out laughing.

He wasn't afraid of Leng Qingqiu disliking him or misunderstanding him. That wasn't a problem for him at all.

It was even a good omen.

"So, you go invest in the Amusement Park Project, and I'll invest in the Shantytown Renovation Project. You, you're a good person, but you have too bad a temper."

Lu Chengwen said with a smile, "Stay away from a scumbag like me in the future. Cherish your life and stay away from scumbags."

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, "I refuse to believe it. I want to invest in the Shantytown Renovation Project with you."

Lu Chengwen's eyes widened. He felt this woman was getting stranger and stranger.

Is this big sister's brain faulty?!