Chapter 84

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If it were just the art circle, with Lu Li's character, he would never have exterminated a family over such a trivial matter.

However, once the label of counterfeiting and trafficking was slapped on, he gradually became less calm.

After all, the art circle was just a small circle; its presence or absence had little impact on normal life.

A flaw in one's character, however, could easily cause a chain reaction. Three people could make a tiger, and in the end, even those close to him might start to doubt him.

This was something Lu Li absolutely could not tolerate.

Fang Gaizhi clearly did not expect Lu Li to have the courage to confront the Wang family head-on. He was startled upon hearing this and hurriedly advised, "Lu Li, you are still young. If it doesn't work out domestically, you can go abroad. With your skills in calligraphy and painting, you will eventually make a name for yourself."

"Old Fang, you don't need to worry about this. I know what to do."

Lu Li interrupted Fang Gaizhi, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Counterfeiting antiques is too sophisticated; I've never done it before, and it would be hard to achieve in a short time. Old Fang, you are now the honorary chairman of the Calligraphy and Painting Association. Are you willing to lend me a hand?"

"How, how can I lend you a hand?" Fang Gaizhi's face showed hesitation, and he seemed somewhat troubled.

Lu Li chuckled lightly, "Killing Wang Rong is easy, but it would be too ruthless. He said I damaged their company's reputation, right? If I don't do this, wouldn't I be letting him down!" He turned to look at Fang Gaizhi and said calmly, "I can clearly tell you that the antiques auctioned by Huanyu definitely include forgeries, and they were all arranged by Wang Rong."

"What? That's impossible!" Fang Gaizhi exclaimed in disbelief, "Huanyu must have many appraisers. How could they all be wrong?"

"Stupid. If you can't even figure this out, I really wonder how you managed to retire at the ministerial level."

Fang Gaizhi was stunned by the insult, then frowned and sighed, "The world has changed for the worse!"

"I want to participate in the calligraphy and painting auction hosted by Huanyu. At that time, I will try to make all the items fail to sell. Unfortunately, I have no reputation in the art circle, so I hope you will accompany me."

As Lu Li spoke, his eyes took on a fierce look.

Since you like money, I'll make sure you can't earn it. This is the best way to strike back. As for murder and arson, that would be the worst of the worst.

Fang Gaizhi saw that Lu Li was determined and felt helpless. The thought of facing the Wang family head-on made him feel uneasy.

"Scholars rebelling take ten years to succeed. It seems this is true."

Lu Li glared at Fang Gaizhi for his lack of resolve, then stood up and said expressionlessly, "You can consider my proposal. Of course, even if you don't come, I won't blame you."

"Have dinner before you leave!"

Seeing that Lu Li was about to leave, Fang Gaizhi quickly tried to retain him.

Lu Li waved his hand without turning back, "I have something to do. Give me your answer before the next auction."

Fang Gaizhi watched as Lu Li pushed the door open and left, his brows furrowed and his thoughts complex.

Soon, Fang Zhen Ting entered the living room with two cups of tea. Not seeing Lu Li, he asked in surprise, "Dad, where's Lu Li?"

"He's gone."

"Gone?"

"He wants to disrupt the auction hosted by the Wang family and hopes I will go with him. I didn't agree."

Upon hearing this, Fang Zhen Ting looked at the door in shock and said, "This is truly the courage of a young bull!" However, he soon clicked his tongue, and a sense of admiration arose in his heart.

Fang Gaizhi might not realize that his presence or absence would not significantly affect Lu Li's plan; at most, it would just be slightly less effective.

After leaving the Fang family, Lu Li took a taxi back to the hotel. As he entered the lobby, he saw Xiao Yuchuan, Xiao Qiang, and Xiao Yuan sitting on a sofa in the corner.

Seeing Lu Li, Xiao Yuchuan tugged at Xiao Qiang and came forward.

"Xiao Li, you're finally back. I have something to ask you," Xiao Yuchuan said straightforwardly as he approached Lu Li.

"Go ahead!"

Xiao Yuchuan gave Xiao Qiang and Xiao Yuan a meaningful look and said, "I came this time to have them apologize to you and to ask you to help discipline them."

"Discipline?"

Lu Li gave Xiao Qiang and Xiao Yuan a strange look, which immediately made them shudder.

The scene from that night was too terrifying, almost becoming a permanent nightmare in their lives.

"These two boys are always idle and cause trouble, even ignoring my words. Now, only you can keep them in line."

"Disciplining them is no problem, but I only want little brothers, not cousins." Lu Li pointed to their bandages and added, "Besides, my place isn't a welfare home. Let them recover first!"

Xiao Yuchuan was speechless, "Weren't they injured by you? As for whether they are little brothers or cousins, does it matter? Given how they react to you like mice to a cat, they probably can't help but be your little brothers."

However, Xiao Yuchuan clearly understood Lu Li's temperament and nodded, "If they don't listen, feel free to discipline them. As long as you don't kill them, I won't interfere."

"Alright, come to me when you're healed."

As he spoke, Lu Li felt a sudden impulse and stepped in front of Xiao Qiang, making his only uninjured leg go weak.

Seeing Xiao Qiang's cowardly appearance, Lu Li was displeased, but he thought that staying in Yanjing for a while would be more convenient with little brothers around.

"Don't move, let me check your leg."

Since he decided to take Xiao Qiang and his brother as little brothers, he did not want Xiao Qiang to have any obvious aftereffects that would make him limp, which would reflect poorly on him.

As soon as Lu Li spoke, Xiao Qiang dared not move, but his body trembled, and he soon broke out in a cold sweat.

The examination was quick. A moment later, Lu Li turned to Xiao Yuchuan, "The doctor who set his bones did a decent job, but the medication was a bit lacking. I'll give them a prescription. Apply it as a paste to the injured area, and they will recover completely within three days."

Xiao Yuchuan was delighted and glared at his son, "Thank Xiao Li quickly!"

Lu Li waved his hand, "No need for thanks. Just recover quickly and report to me. I need them."

"This is the payment from the Yan family."

Hearing that Lu Li wanted to dismiss them, Xiao Yuchuan quickly took out a check from his pocket and handed it to him.

Lu Li glanced at the number on the check, felt a sudden impulse, and accepted it, "Consider it a temporary loan. I'll return it in a few days."

"Spending money to treat an illness is only right. Besides, the Yan family is not short of money," Xiao Yuchuan advised.

Lu Li nodded noncommittally. Without his connection to Yan Lijun, he would have taken the money without guilt.

However, since Yan Lijun had followed him through life and death and planned to fight alongside him in the future, treating his illness should not only be free but also his duty.

"Tell Yan Zhishan I'll return it within a week."

Lu Li did not want to explain the reason and walked to the service desk to get paper and pen to write a prescription.

"Apply the medicine on time, once a day."

Handing the prescription to Xiao Yuchuan, Lu Li turned to Xiao Qiang and Xiao Yuan, a wicked smile on his lips, "Show the demeanor of the Xiao family's young masters. In five days, I'll take you to play a game. The game is called—Finding Faults!"