Chapter 32

Lu Chengwen was puzzled: "Sister, can I ask what you're thinking?"

"No need to think. Ever since you, Young Master Lu, took over the Great Sage Group, you've never done a losing business. So, whatever you invest in, I'll invest in too."

Sweat appeared on Lu Chengwen's forehead.

【Isn't this just a waste of time!? We've come full circle!】

【I'm definitely going to lose money on the slum project. What do you gain from this? I'm not afraid of losing everything, but the Leng family can't afford to mess around anymore!】

【Besides, Long Aotian and your father are waiting for good news from me! If you're determined to invest in a losing project with me, they'll tear me apart!】

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen's bewildered expression and laughed until she was shaking.

"Look at your silly face, are you that afraid of my father and Long Aotian?"

Lu Chengwen said, "I'm serious, you really can't get involved in the slum project."

Leng Qingqiu looked at Lu Chengwen and said, "Chengwen, tell me the truth, do you... still like me?"

Lu Chengwen was immediately dazed.

Seeing Leng Qingqiu's serious expression, he quickly shook his head, "No, I don't like you anymore."

Leng Qingqiu's eyes instantly dimmed, "When did you stop liking me?"

"I can't really say, but... let's deal with the engagement first. If this project can make you money quickly and you can team up with Long Aotian, the Qianfeng Group will definitely develop again. Then the marriage won't be necessary, and you'll be free to pursue the boys you like, without having to put up with a scumbag like me."

Leng Qingqiu said, "I suddenly..."

"Huh?"

Leng Qingqiu was nervous, feeling her heart pounding.

Seeing Lu Chengwen frowning and looking at her, waiting for her to continue, she was so nervous that she was sweating.

"I..."

"What's wrong?"

Leng Qingqiu's mouth moved for a long time before she finally mustered the courage, "I... I think I like you."

Lu Chengwen's eyes widened, his mind temporarily blank: "What... what did you say?"

"I said, I like you."

Lu Chengwen looked at Leng Qingqiu, his mouth half-open, motionless.

Leng Qingqiu's face turned red, "These past few days without you... I feel... very uncomfortable."

She shyly lowered her head and giggled, "I know this is crazy, but I feel like I can hear your thoughts, know your true feelings. I think... you're a good person."

Lu Chengwen was like a statue, motionless.

Leng Qingqiu bit her lip, "So... if you're willing, if you don't dislike me... from today on, I'll be your girlfriend. The engagement next month..."

Leng Qingqiu was extremely nervous, almost incoherent.

Her heart was pounding like a drum, thudding so loudly that it seemed her whole body was resonating.

"...If you think the engagement is too rushed, we can delay it, get to know each other first, try... to date, and then... talk to our families..."

Lu Chengwen was petrified, still motionless, with no reaction.

"It's okay if you disagree."

Leng Qingqiu, seeing Lu Chengwen's lack of response, was already in a mess.

Girls tend to overthink, and now she was transitioning from excitement and nervousness to anxiety and sadness.

"I don't need you. But... actually... we can take it slow, I don't want to pressure you. I have many flaws, and I need you to be more understanding. But you also need to make some changes, since I... plan to... give myself to you completely..."

Leng Qingqiu, after saying this, was so embarrassed that she couldn't lift her head.

But Lu Chengwen still had no reaction.

Leng Qingqiu finally sensed something was wrong.

She looked up at Lu Chengwen, "Chengwen, are you okay? Can you... say something?"

Leng Qingqiu waved her hand in front of Lu Chengwen's eyes, no response.

"Chengwen, are you okay? Hey?"

Leng Qingqiu took out her phone, "Hello, 120? I need to report an emergency, someone has crashed. They're just standing there, no response, like they can't hear anything. What caused it? I just... confessed, said I like him, and he crashed. Crashed means crashed, no response, standing still. Are you a doctor? How should I know! Hurry up and send someone. No need for the funeral home, he's crashed, not dead..."

...

Lu Chengwen returned home, his eyes vacant, like a zombie.

It's over, completely over.

The main female lead! The golden main female lead! The harem queen!

She confessed to me!

What kind of plot is this!?

This isn't a confession, it's the death knell for me!

As an antagonist, I've managed to win over the main female lead!?

The male lead won't let me off easily!

No matter who writes this plot, I'm doomed! No way out!

What did I do wrong!?

What did I do wrong?

I've been pushing you to hate me, trying to make you dislike me and stay away from me...

Is the main female lead's brain broken? I'm like this, and you confess to me?

Do you have any standards for choosing a partner?

Are you trying to kill me or what?

Lu Chengwen was already delirious, staggering into the living room.

His parents were chatting with Chen Mengyun. Seeing Lu Chengwen return, they were very happy.

Lu's mother said, "Chengwen, look who's here?"

Chen Mengyun quickly stood up, her face slightly red, "Chengwen."

"Ah." Lu Chengwen responded casually and continued toward the stairs.

"Hey!" Lu's mother came over and pulled him, "Mengyun has been waiting for you for a while, talk to her."

Lu Chengwen said weakly, "Mom, you chat, I'm tired."

Lu's mother glared, "Why are you tired? Mengyun came specially to wait for you, can't you be polite?"

Lu Chengwen turned to look at Chen Mengyun.

Chen Mengyun suddenly felt shy and forced a polite smile, "Chengwen, I just... wanted to thank you."

Lu Chengwen nodded, "Alright, I know, you can go now."

Chen Mengyun didn't expect this.

I came to your house to play, just like in high school and college, being so proactive and enthusiastic, not caring if the Lu family laughed at me.

But you, Lu Chengwen, are so cold, treating me like I don't matter.

Chen Mengyun felt humiliated and awkward, "Well, Uncle and Aunt, you sit down, I'll go back."

"Hey, don't go!" Lu's mother pulled Lu Chengwen, angrily saying, "She's been waiting for you for a while, why are you so arrogant?"

Turning to Chen Mengyun, she said, "Mengyun, go upstairs and chat with Chengwen. You two young people, talk on your own. Your Uncle and I have a poker game, we'll go out."

Chen Mengyun, lacking backbone, actually wanted to stay.

"Is that... okay?"

"Of course, of course. You haven't visited in years, I'm happy you came. Chat, we'll go out."

The elders of the Lu family left.

Lu Chengwen turned to take the elevator, and Chen Mengyun quickly followed.

In the elevator, Chen Mengyun was a bit nervous, "Chengwen, thank you for that day."

Lu Chengwen smiled bitterly, the lines he should have said to Long Aotian, but now he was hearing them from her.

"Aren't you busy lately? Why come to my house for this? A message would have been fine."

Chen Mengyun felt wronged.

Can't I send a message? Why did I come to your house? Of course, I wanted to see you!

Chen Mengyun said, "Back then..."

Lu Chengwen quickly interrupted, "Don't bring up the past. You were pretty ruthless back then, hurting my young heart. But I was at fault first, so it's not your fault. Let's not talk about the past, I don't care, and you shouldn't remember."

Chen Mengyun had a lot to say, but Lu Chengwen wouldn't let her speak, cutting her off.

He just kept talking to shut her down.

Men and women, such conversations usually don't last more than three sentences before they understand each other.

Chen Mengyun didn't expect Lu Chengwen to be so cold, feeling both humiliated and sad.

I came to your house on purpose, planning to get closer to your family, to recapture some of the old feelings.

But this is your attitude?

I guess I misjudged you, Chen Mengyun.

"Then... since Chengwen is tired, I'll go back."

This was Chen Mengyun's last attempt.

If Lu Chengwen tried to retain her, there would still be a chance.

Chen Mengyun looked at Lu Chengwen's eyes, hoping for a sign.

But Lu Chengwen didn't even look at her, "Alright, I'll have Zhao Gang take you."

Chen Mengyun was thoroughly angry.

She instantly became cold, "No need, I can go myself."

Even as Chen Mengyun took the elevator down, Lu Chengwen ignored her.

Chen Mengyun felt cheap.

Really cheap!

Why did I come to see him?

He saved me once, and I thought our old feelings would reignite, that we could go back to the way it was?

I remember all those innocent days from childhood, but he's forgotten them, doesn't care anymore!

Chen Mengyun's eyes were red, feeling wronged as she walked toward the parking area of the Lu family villa.

Just as she was about to get in the car, Lu Chengwen rushed down the stairs like his pants were on fire, holding a coat and shouting, "Zhao Gang! Get the car ready!"

Zhao Gang, who had just parked Chen Mengyun's car, looked at his boss in confusion, "Mr. Lu, what's wrong?"

Lu Chengwen rushed over, snatching the car keys, "Whose car is this?"

Zhao Gang, seeing Lu Chengwen's urgency, pointed at Chen Mengyun, "Miss Chen's."

Lu Chengwen said, "Get in the car."

Chen Mengyun was still angry, "What are you doing?"

Lu Chengwen was already in the car, starting the engine, "Get in!"

Chen Mengyun stood on the ground, hugging her arms, "This is my car, Lu Chengwen, what are you doing?"

Zhao Gang, being a good lackey, knew that in this situation, you don't let your boss waste words. You just do what he says.

Chen Mengyun was still being stubborn, but Zhao Gang had already fastened his seatbelt.

Lu Chengwen roared, "Damn it! Get in! Hurry up!"

Chen Mengyun was startled, intimidated by Lu Chengwen's roar.

"Fine... fine, I'll get in, why so aggressive!"

Chen Mengyun hadn't even sat down when Lu Chengwen's car sped off.

Zhao Gang, being efficient, had already called on the radio, "Open the gate! Young Master Lu's car is leaving!"

By the time the car arrived, the big iron gate was already open.

Chen Mengyun was pale with fear, "Lu Chengwen, are you crazy!?"