Chapter 15

"Huh? I didn’t say anything!"

Xu Xuejiao finally understood that not only could she hear it, but Chen Mengyun could also hear it!

Xu Xuejiao narrowed her eyes, thinking she needed to observe carefully.

She had to figure out this bizarre situation.

She didn’t say anything, just watched the two people.

Lu Chengwen awkwardly said, "Uh... I... I have some things to do... Let’s talk another day."

"Oh." Chen Mengyun forced a smile and nodded, "Sure."

"Hey, don’t go! Let’s chat a bit more!"

Xu Xuejiao didn’t mind making things awkward.

She grabbed Chen Mengyun’s arm and said to Lu Chengwen, "Brother Chengwen, I heard you’re going to get engaged to Sister Qingqiu, right?"

Lu Chengwen wished he could slap this girl to death!

Why did she have to bring up this topic?

Talking about his engagement in front of his first love girlfriend, could it get any more awkward?

[Xu Xuejiao, you’re my nemesis. I really admire you. If you weren’t part of Long Aotian’s harem, I’d strip you naked and spank you!]

Both girls were shocked.

Xu Xuejiao knew this was just venting, and what she did was indeed mean, so she didn’t get angry; instead, she secretly laughed.

But Chen Mengyun couldn’t stand such words.

Chen Mengyun’s face showed displeasure, "Mr. Chen, congratulations."

Lu Chengwen awkwardly said, "Thank you, thank you. Ahem, it’s not set in stone yet. You know how annoying Qingqiu can be."

Chen Mengyun didn’t want to dwell on it, so she politely smiled, "You two chat, I have things to do."

Lu Chengwen quickly said, "Oh, I’m busy too. Let’s talk another day."

Lu Chengwen watched Chen Mengyun’s back, feeling a bit lost.

The memories in his mind wouldn’t go away.

He and Chen Mengyun had been childhood sweethearts, innocent and close.

It was a lie to say he wasn’t regretful. If he hadn’t acted recklessly back then... would there be a villainous Lu Chengwen now?

[It was my fault back then, I’m sorry.]

[I wish you happiness, sincerely.]

Chen Mengyun, who hadn’t walked far, heard these words clearly.

Suddenly, she felt a pang of sorrow, her eyes welling up.

She stopped.

Subconsciously, she turned to look at Lu Chengwen, her gaze filled with resentment, regret, sadness, and melancholy...

Lu Chengwen was also looking at her pitifully. When she turned, their eyes met again.

Lu Chengwen quickly forced a smile and waved.

Chen Mengyun politely smiled back and walked away.

Xu Xuejiao shook her head and sighed, "What a pity. You two were so good back then, we all envied you. But you, you scoundrel, went around seducing others and hurt her heart."

Lu Chengwen looked at Xu Xuejiao, "I’ve noticed something about you..."

At that moment, Jiang Shihan ran over, almost in tears, "Mr. Lu, I need to take a leave."

"What’s wrong?"

"My mother is critically ill, the doctor said..."

She was already crying, "The doctor said she might not make it!"

Xu Xuejiao narrowed her eyes.

Lu Chengwen was shocked.

[This can’t be! Her mother’s illness should have been cured by Long Aotian. She shouldn’t die before Long Aotian acts!]

[This shouldn’t happen!]

Lu Chengwen was anxious, "Don’t panic, go to the hospital and stay with your mother. I’ll figure something out."

"Thank you, Mr. Lu!"

Jiang Shihan turned and ran away, crying.

Xu Xuejiao didn’t understand why it had to be Long Aotian. Was he some kind of superhero?

I’m right here. If you really want to help, just tell me!

Lu Chengwen ignored Xu Xuejiao and rushed into the bathroom, "No one is to enter!"

Once inside, he started calling the system.

Ding!

"What’s going on? What about Jiang Shihan’s mother?"

"Oh, you don’t know, Mr. Host. Jiang Shihan’s mother has a rare disease, and it’s now critical..."

"I know about her mother’s illness! I’m asking what’s happening now? Why is she critically ill and about to die?"

"Oh, because her mother has a disease, and it’s now critical, so she’s about to die!"

"Damn! Can you understand human language? According to the plot, her mother’s illness should have been cured by Long Aotian, and they should have lived happily ever after!"

"Yes, the cure plot was today, but you sealed Long Aotian. You forgot? No worries, it’s just one life. Long Aotian has over 900 ways to get with Jiang Shihan."

Lu Chengwen’s eyes widened, "So even you... Damn!"

This is ridiculous!

I sealed Long Aotian for a day, and now Jiang Shihan’s mother is dead because of me?

Doesn’t that mean I’m the one who killed Jiang Shihan’s mother?

What kind of plot is this?

Lu Chengwen quickly said, "I won’t seal him anymore. Release him immediately so he can cure Jiang Shihan’s mother!"

"Sorry, once the seal card is used, it can’t be undone."

"This is a matter of life and death. Can’t you make an exception? The girl is crying her eyes out."

"Crying is normal when someone’s mother is dying. If you find her crying too loud, just stay away from her. It’s normal."

"Normal my...!"

Lu Chengwen was extremely frustrated, "You wait and see!"

Lu Chengwen called Leng Qingqiu.

"Hello." Leng Qingqiu’s voice was cold.

"Qingqiu, ha, it’s me, Lu Chengwen."

"I know. What do you want? Show off your new girlfriend?"

"No." Lu Chengwen said, "Do you have Long Aotian’s phone number? He was your bodyguard before."

"No."

"Please, it’s a matter of life and death. He must have filled out personal information when he joined your company, so he must have a contact number..."

"Not interested."

"This isn’t about interest. Someone is about to die!"

"Who?"

"The mother of one of my secretaries."

"What does this have to do with Long Aotian?"

"Only he can cure that rare disease. Please help me find his contact information."

"Let’s talk in person. I’m on the 29th floor of your event hotel."

Leng Qingqiu hung up.

Lu Chengwen went to the 29th floor, and Leng Qingqiu dismissed her subordinates.

She looked at Lu Chengwen, clearly still angry.

Lu Chengwen smiled, "Busy? Did you find the number?"

"I found it, but it’s off, turned off."

"Damn!"

Lu Chengwen was frustrated to the point of collapse.

This means I’m the one who killed Jiang Shihan’s mother? No way, the plot can’t go like this!

"You don’t understand, your girlfriend Xu Xuejiao is a renowned medical expert. Our family’s medical team is from her group. Why go to such lengths?"

Lu Chengwen thought,

[You don’t know what I’m facing. That girl hates me to death! She’s trying to ruin me, and there’s nothing she won’t do.]

Leng Qingqiu narrowed her eyes.

This guy and Xu Xuejiao aren’t a couple, he’s just trying to annoy me!

Lu Chengwen said, "Do you have Long Aotian’s address?"

"I sent someone to check, he’s not home. They’re waiting at his door."

"Oh, okay, okay."

At that moment, Han Yue entered, smiling at Lu Chengwen, "Hello, Mr. Lu."

"Um."

"Han Yue, President Jiao’s team is in the meeting room, and the contracts are ready."

"Got it."

Leng Qingqiu stood up, grabbed her coat, and put it on, "Feel free to stay here. I have business to sign."

"Wait!"

Lu Chengwen asked Han Yue, "President Jiao? Which one?"

"President Jiao Shiheng."

Lu Chengwen was stunned.

This is a mess!

Jiao Shiheng is a villain, a real one.

In the normal plot, he proposes a project, lures Leng Qingqiu to invest, and Long Aotian stops the signing at the last moment, exposing Jiao Shiheng’s plot.

But now, Long Aotian is sealed, and Leng Qingqiu is about to sign with Jiao Shiheng!

How can all this happen at once?

Lu Chengwen quickly stopped Leng Qingqiu, "Qingqiu, how much do you know about Jiao Shiheng?"

"Not much, an out-of-town businessman with a good reputation and strong resources."

Lu Chengwen’s forehead was sweating, "Can you postpone the signing of Jiao Shiheng’s contract until tomorrow?"

"Are you kidding? Are we playing house?"

"No! He..."

Lu Chengwen thought,

[If I tell her it’s a trap, Long Aotian won’t be able to intervene, and he’ll lose the chance to be the hero!]

[But if I don’t tell her, she’ll sign with Jiao Shiheng today.]

[I need to find a way to postpone the signing until tomorrow. Long Aotian will be released tomorrow.]

Leng Qingqiu’s heart skipped a beat!

Is this contract a trap? How does Lu Chengwen know?

Why is he so sure Long Aotian will help stop the signing?

If he said it out loud, I wouldn’t believe a word, but no one lies to themselves, right?

This guy, who has pursued me for three years, is giving up such a good opportunity to impress me?

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen, saying nothing, waiting to see what he would do.

Lu Chengwen thought, "I just feel... today’s not a good day. It’s inauspicious to sign contracts today."

Leng Qingqiu snorted, "I don’t believe in that."

She picked up her handbag and started to leave.

Lu Chengwen grabbed her, "Qingqiu, don’t go!"

Leng Qingqiu glared, "Let go! Lu Chengwen, you’re being too presumptuous!"

Lu Chengwen quickly let go, smiling, "Sorry, sorry. Qingqiu, today really isn’t a good day to sign contracts."

Leng Qingqiu told Han Yue, "Han Yue, tell the finance department to prepare the payment."

"Yes!"

Leng Qingqiu walked ahead, and Lu Chengwen followed, muttering,

"Qingqiu, can you trust me this once? Think about it, have I ever lied to you?"

Leng Qingqiu turned and looked at him, surprised, "What do you think?"

"Oh, right, I almost... never tell the truth. But... think about it, have I ever done anything but for your good?"

Leng Qingqiu stopped, looking at him, saying nothing.

"Yes! I... everything I do is for myself, but... damn, why am I so bad? I’ve done too many bad things, and now no one believes me."

Leng Qingqiu couldn’t help but laugh, then quickly regained her composure, "Do you have something to say? If not, don’t waste my time."

Leng Qingqiu’s team walked past Lu Chengwen, each one bowing their head to greet him.

Lu Chengwen didn’t pay attention to them, watching Leng Qingqiu’s back, gritting his teeth.

[Damn! He’s just a small villain! I’m a villain too, and a bigger one!]

[Today, I’ll show you that villains can’t be stopped! If you sign today, I’ll write my name backwards!]

[Villains can ignore the rules!]

Lu Chengwen decided—let himself go wild!