Normally, this should have been Lu Chengwen's most humiliating moment.
Not only had his engagement been called off, but he had also been ordered to leave.
If it had been the old Lu Chengwen, he would either have shamelessly begged and sweet-talked them, or, if he got angry, slammed the door on his way out, spat out some threats, and then gone all out to ruin the Leng Family.
But today's Lu Chengwen was no longer the Lu Chengwen of before.
Today's Lu Chengwen would neither grovel shamelessly nor fly into a rage.
Today's Lu Chengwen was absolutely going to play it safe.
He hurriedly stood up and bowed to each of them. "Fine, fine, fine. You all carry on. I've got something to deal with at home, so I'll be going now. Don't see me out, don't see me out. Oh, nobody was planning to see me out anyway? That's fine, that's fine..."
Leng Qingqiu rose directly to her feet and shouted angrily, "Stop right there!"
Lu Chengwen was already at the door, his face full of misery. "What is it now?"
Leng Qingqiu was so furious she was almost crying.
Lu Chengwen looked around and suddenly felt a little sorry for Leng Qingqiu.
This girl was pretty pitiful too. Her grandmother didn't care for her, her uncle didn't love her, and her own father treated her like a cash cow. Now Long Aotian was clearly planning to swallow up the Leng Family. She was all alone, and she was already destined to become meat on Long Aotian's chopping block.
If I leave, she'll have to face her father forcing his way into power, along with Long Aotian and all his hidden schemes, all by herself.
But there's nothing I can do! This is a matter between the female lead and the Male Protagonist. A minor villain like me can't afford to get involved!
Leng Qingqiu's hand trembled. Tears filled her eyes against her will as she stared fixedly at Lu Chengwen.
Lu Chengwen felt both guilty and helpless. "I... really have something to do."
Xu Xuejiao had heard Lu Chengwen's inner thoughts too, and her face was full of displeasure.
"Oh, just go already. They gave you such a loud order to get out. Why are you still hanging around here?"
Leng Qingqiu's aggrieved lips trembled as she nearly begged in a low voice, "Cheng Wen... help me."
She felt deeply ashamed.
What right did she have to say something like that?
He had chased after her for three years. Had she ever given him a pleasant look?
No.
He had devoted himself to her for three years. Had she ever given him even one chance?
No.
He had humbly coaxed her for three years. Had she ever said a single kind word to him?
Still no.
Now that she was in trouble, trapped between her own father and Long Aotian, she had the nerve to beg him for help.
It was like being struck by lightning!
Why should he offend both her father and Long Aotian for her sake?
There was no reason for it.
But Lu Chengwen was the last straw Leng Qingqiu could grasp.
Once the five billion in funds was injected, Leng Tianhao would immediately begin restructuring things, push Leng Qingqiu out, and have Long Aotian take over as president of Qianfeng Group.
Even if Leng Qingqiu had ten billion in cash in her hands, Qianfeng Group's fate would no longer have anything to do with her.
Lu Chengwen was deeply shaken.
His heart was torn between heaven and earth.
According to his first instinct, he absolutely wanted to help Leng Qingqiu at a time like this.
Considering how deep his feelings for Leng Qingqiu were, and how lonely and pitiful she looked, he could barely suppress the urge in his heart.
But his opponent was Long Aotian!
The great protagonist!
There was no way he could ever defeat him!
He could only be Long Aotian's stepping stone.
Reason!
Lu Chengwen, you have to be rational. Impulse will get you killed.
After you die, their story will keep going. Your passion and recklessness won't mean a thing.
Long Aotian smiled. "Young Master Lu, are you leaving or not? Make a statement! What kind of behavior is it to stand silently at the door?"
Leng Tianhao laughed as well. "Cheng Wen, go home. We'll handle our family's affairs ourselves. Besides, I don't believe you still have enough cash to help me buy land. That Shantytown Renovation Project of yours... hahaha, I wish you prosperity. If you don't lose your entire fortune, this old man will personally come congratulate you. Hahahaha..."
Long Aotian walked up to Lu Chengwen and leaned close to whisper in his ear. "I know what you're plotting. Qianfeng Group is mine for sure, and Leng Qingqiu will sooner or later become a plaything in my bed. As for you... just wait. After this, it'll be your Lu Family's turn."
Lu Chengwen slowly clenched his fists.
At that moment, he actually locked eyes with Long Aotian.
Long Aotian wore an arrogant grin. Lu Chengwen tried desperately to suppress his rage, but his gaze had already begun to turn fierce.
"Oh? Not a bad look." Long Aotian smiled. "Thanks to your mental breakdown, the Lu Family will go bankrupt much faster than I expected. Heh heh, I'm already prepared to take over Great Sage Group. You and your family will be saddled with debts you'll never repay in your lifetimes, left begging in the streets... When that time comes, I'll have some spare change ready and waiting for you by the roadside."
At that moment, a head popped over.
Xu Xuejiao widened her beautiful eyes. "What are you two grown men whispering about over here?"
Long Aotian jumped in fright and leaned back before hurriedly smiling. "Oh, Miss Xuejiao. You'd better not hang around this worthless rich second-generation brat anymore. Everything he has comes from his parents. He has no real ability himself. Be careful he doesn't drag the Xu Family down with him."
Xu Xuejiao pouted. "I'm also a useless rich second-generation brat who relies on her parents. Birds of a feather flock together."
"Of course you're different. You're the Divine Doctor Saint Hand, so accomplished at such a young age..."
Lu Chengwen suddenly said, "Long Aotian, where is your consortium? Do you dare let me take a look?"
Long Aotian glanced at his watch. "We're meeting at the café in a moment. What, you want to go have a look too?"
"That was exactly my intention."
Long Aotian narrowed his eyes. "Kid, you're determined to go against me, aren't you?"
"No." Lu Chengwen said, "I just want to see exactly how impressive you are, and how big your mouth is if you think you can swallow the Four Great Families of Xue City."
Leng Qingqiu had still been able to keep some control over her emotions, but now she completely broke down in tears.
This man...
She had never treated him well. It could even be said that she had treated him terribly.
Yet time and again, he had helped her, paying no heed to the consequences and giving selflessly.
When the whole world abandoned her, he was the only one who hadn't.
He clearly didn't like her anymore, so why was he still willing to help her?
Leng Qingqiu walked up to Lu Chengwen and asked him directly, "Why? Didn't you say you didn't like me anymore? Why are you willing to help me?"
Lu Chengwen looked at her, suddenly smiled, and reached out to wipe away her tears.
"Because you're crying. Whoever dares make my goddess cry, I'll kill them."
Leng Qingqiu smiled through her tears and directly threw her arms around Lu Chengwen.
That hug instantly cleared Lu Chengwen's mind a little.
"Hey, hey, hey!? Don't, don't, don't... It's not that serious. I was just trying to look cool. Don't get so touched. You're scaring me..."
Lu Chengwen was full of regret the entire way.
Lu Chengwen, Lu Chengwen, has water gotten into your brain!?
Damn it, so what if she cried? Why the hell did you have to feel sorry for her!?
Great, now I've directly started trading blows with Long Aotian. Isn't this just courting death?
Leng Qingqiu sat beside Lu Chengwen and was so annoyed she laughed. "Regretting it?"
"Huh? No, no."
"Why are you always so afraid of Long Aotian?"
Lu Chengwen looked at Leng Qingqiu. "A fortune-teller said he's destined to bring me bad luck."
"You believe in that stuff?"
Xu Xuejiao was furious. "Lu Chengwen, didn't you say you didn't like Leng Qingqiu anymore and that you liked me? What is this supposed to mean?"
Why are you everywhere? Lu Chengwen thought.
He looked seriously at Xu Xuejiao. "I don't like Leng Qingqiu anymore, but I absolutely never said I liked you!"
"Then why did you stare at me so lecherously when I wore a uniform?"
"I stare lecherously at any pretty girl wearing a uniform! I can spend an entire night watching borderline clips of pretty girls on my phone. Is there a problem with that?"
"Would those girls in those borderline clips put on a uniform and dance for you in person?"
Lu Chengwen's eyes went wide. "Miss, I'm a rich man! I can find as many girls like that as I want!"
"You... you're comparing me to them?"
"Why not!?"
Xu Xuejiao was so furious she wanted to kick Lu Chengwen to death.
Leng Qingqiu sneered. "Xu Xuejiao, didn't you always dislike Brother Chengwen? What's gotten into you lately? Why are you starting to cling to my fiancé?"
"Leng Qingqiu, don't call him that so affectionately. Your father said he was canceling the marriage alliance. Brother Chengwen is single now. Everyone has a chance."
Leng Qingqiu was furious. "He pursued me for three years! What do you have to compare with me?"
Xu Xuejiao said, "I can wear uniforms. He likes my butt. He really likes girls in uniforms, right, Brother Chengwen?"
Lu Chengwen was so embarrassed he couldn't respond. "Y-you... watch what you say."
"Did my uniform look good today?"
"Is that the point?"
"Nonsense. Brother Chengwen likes black stockings. Every time I wear black stockings, he drools over me. Isn't that right, Brother Chengwen?"
Lu Chengwen said, "Qingqiu, why are you getting like this too? Calm down..."
Xu Xuejiao said, "I've never dated a boyfriend, and I'm still a virgin. Brother Chengwen likes pure, busty little girls. Isn't that right, Brother Chengwen?"
Lu Chengwen wanted to smash his head into a wall. "Don't... don't say it so loudly..."
Leng Qingqiu said, "What a coincidence. I've been stuck with him these past few years too, and I haven't slept with anyone. And you probably don't know this, little girl, but cute is worthless in front of sexy. Brother Chengwen has seen plenty. At most, he'll find your act fresh for a while, right, Brother Chengwen?"
Lu Chengwen covered his face. "Stop it. Can't you two pay attention to where you are?"
Xu Xuejiao said, "Let me tell you, don't be fooled by Brother Chengwen looking like a bastard on the surface. Actually, he's also a pervert. He likes all kinds of role-playing games. I can be sweet or spicy. He personally said I was highly playable and could offer countless variations. Isn't that right, Brother Chengwen?"
Lu Chengwen stared at her in shock. "Miss, when did I ever say that!?"
Leng Qingqiu smiled. "Some games can only be played with a pair of long legs. He personally said my legs could keep him entertained for a lifetime..."
Lu Chengwen snapped. "Stop the car, stop the car! I want out! I want to die!"
The car came to a stop. The driver was drenched in sweat as he turned to look at Lu Chengwen, so jealous he wanted to kick him to death.
Even after getting out of the car, the two girls were still fuming, neither one acknowledging the other.
Just as Lu Chengwen stepped toward the stairs, Xu Xuejiao came up and hooked her arm through his, then provocatively snorted at Leng Qingqiu. "Hmph."
Leng Qingqiu grabbed Lu Chengwen's other arm and gave a cold snort. "Hmph."
Lu Chengwen looked like he was being escorted by two police officers and was nervous beyond belief. "You two... don't do this. Could you let go of me? I was wrong! From now on, I won't meddle in either of your business. The three of us should have a drink to sever all ties, the kind where we never see each other again until we're old and dead!"
The two girls shouted at once, "She drinks first!"
Long Aotian got out of his car as well. When he saw that scene, his face instantly turned green.
Lu Chengwen felt every hair on his body standing on end.
No! This is really courting death. I have to run!
Lu Chengwen turned to flee, but the moment he turned around, he nearly crashed headfirst into a huge dark figure.
They both froze. The other person was utterly shocked and pointed at Lu Chengwen. "Young... CEO Lu!?"
Lu Chengwen's eyes widened.
I'm done for! Iron Tuo Wang!
Lu Chengwen turned his head and saw Long Aotian.
Long Aotian in front, Iron Tuo Wang behind!
I'm dead!
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