《No One Will Inherit My Wealth》 Chapter 1 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°miss, wake up. the engagement banquet is about to start. why are you falling asleep here?¡± qingzhi opened her eyes and saw a magnified pale and old face. who was this old lady? the old lady helped her in a daze, and as soon as qingzhi looked down, she felt something was wrong. she was wearing a pale pink tulle gown, and she was bloated. her flab was almost holding the dress open. seeing lu qingzhi¡¯s face turn pale, the old lady sighed. ¡°miss, don¡¯t be sad. you can nurture the relationship slowly!¡± ¡°leaving aside the fact that you are deeply in love with song yan, there are still many benefits to marrying into the songs. if you join the songs, mr. song will take good care of you. now, you¡¯re the only sapling in the lus. it¡¯s no better for us to join hands with the songs in marriage. at least we have someone to help us guard our property!¡± ¡°the songs, the lus, song yan, marriage ¡­¡± qingzhi was blown up by these words as if someone had set off firecrackers in her head. there were a bunch of memories that didn¡¯t belong to her competing to be the first to rush into her mind. when she returned to her senses, she had already entered a banquet hall as luxurious as a palace. these characters that appeared now looked like a novel that qingzhi had read, ¡°mr. song¡¯s favorite wife¡±. there was a prequel character named lu qingzhi, who didn¡¯t even count as a female supporting character because she existed before the love story of the main leads. lu qingzhi¡¯s family was zembla¡¯s most prosperous family, with hundreds of millions of dollars, but she failed. her parents died early, and her only relative, her grandfather, died. she was meant to live the life of a princess. however, because of being smitten, her head was full of the male lead, song yan, and she ran after song yan every day. when song yan was happy, she would in the songs royally; when song yan was unhappy, investing in the songs industry was even more critical. besides that, lu qingzhi was such a weak-minded. as long as someone cheated her, she would surely give them a large sum. she didn¡¯t squander it all because she had a wealthy family background. however, when lu qingzhi died of illness, she only had billions of dollars. in the end, when lu qingzhi died, the lus¡¯ property was divided. at this time, the main female lead of the novel, lu wanwan, appeared. everyone realized that the lus still had a descendant. although lu wanwan had the identity of an illegitimate daughter, she was also the only remaining legitimate heir of the lus. following the storyline was fun, but things got messy when she got into the story. qingzhi wanted to look in the mirror to see if she had the word ¡°wrongdoer¡± written on her head. the main female lead inherits money from her. besides, the main lead¡¯s family¡¯s company, the songs, also has a significant investment from the lus. lu qingzhi was the supporting character who led the whole story alone. taking a deep breath, qingzhi tried her best to accept this unimaginable situation calmly. ¡°okay. qingzhi, don¡¯t lose your temper. how could song yan dislike you? i have taught him a lesson. look! he has prepared the engagement ring ready for you to put it on. quickly go there, girl!¡± there was a middle-aged woman who saw lu qingzhi walk in. seeing her dumbfounded, she put away the dislike. she affectionately took qingzhi¡¯s arm and walked towards the central part of the hall. qingzhi searched for the identity of this middle-aged woman based on the memories in her mind. she was song yan¡¯s mother, su hui. there were many people at the engagement party. when they saw lu qingzhi coming over, their eyes shone with the light of watching a good show. Chapter 2 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans a very handsome man stood in the most dazzling position in the middle of the hall. however, his face was dark and gloomy, and he did not have the joy of engagement at all. he didn¡¯t hide the disgust in his eyes at all. his gaze at her was no longer a disgust. it was as if she was a moving piece of dirt. qingzhi was disgusted by this overly vivid metaphor. he was this novel¡¯s male lead, song yan. he was good-looking, even much better than those actors, but qingzhi was not blessed to enjoy his good looks. ¡°song yan, what are you waiting for? hurry up, put it on qingzhi!¡± mrs. song, su hui, looked at song yan with a smile and passed him a look. song yan¡¯s bite muscle moved, and his thin lips pursed. ¡°raise your hand!¡± qingzhi frowned and didn¡¯t move! with a look of impatience on his face, song yan grabbed qingzhi¡¯s wrist and rudely slipped the ring onto her ring finger. qingzhi hissed. the ring was the wrong size, and qingzhi saw that her fingers were swollen with strangulation. her eyelids fluttered a few times. damn! she relented. one of the guests couldn¡¯t help but burst out laughing. this mocking was too harsh. qingzhi turned around and glared at him. ¡°what are you laughing at!¡± ¡°nothing, princess qingzhi. i¡¯m not laughing at you. i feel your dream has finally come true, and you¡¯ve finally gotten your prince charming! you can even kiss him later ¡­¡± hearing this teasing, song yan was annoyed. ¡°get lost!¡± after saying that, his gaze swept disgustedly over qingzhi¡¯s bright red and not-so-pretty lips. he finally couldn¡¯t help himself and said, ¡°i cancel the engagement!¡± everyone was in an uproar. wasn¡¯t this tantamount to publicly putting the lus down? ¡°oh my god! princess qingzhi is going to cry again. she has run out and cried just now. oh no! she is going to cry again and again.¡± ¡°song yan is strong. the richest lus is nothing, and marriage is nothing. the songs is not lacking such an in-law now!¡± ¡°geez! it¡¯s the arranged marriage from before, and mr. song is just keeping his promise!¡± ¡°lu qingzhi has simped over song yan for so long, and this is the result. ridiculous! she even posted a tweet proudly yesterday, saying she¡¯s the decided mrs. song!¡± ¡°lu qingzhi will continue to simp over song yan!¡± the chatter around the room got louder. not far away, han sheng personally poured a glass of wine for huo jiting. ¡°mr. huo, i see that this generation will ruin the lus. huft, the lus had reigned supreme in the business world of adorini for many years. how did they raise such a waste of a daughter!¡± huo jiting¡¯s fingers rubbed the rim of his wine glass, and the corners of his lips curved. ¡°hush! keep quiet, and watch the show!¡± in the middle of the hall, song yan¡¯s mother, su hui, was anxious. ¡°song yan, what are you babbling about? it was grandpa who arranged the engagement. stop messing around!¡± ¡°i¡¯m not messing around. i¡¯d rather die than marry lu qingzhi!¡± after that, song yan smiled coldly and looked at lu qingzhi. ¡°you¡¯ve threatened me with death every time, yet you¡¯ve lived well every time. don¡¯t play tricks. i can¡¯t love you in this life!¡± qingzhi felt her chest was so painful that she was about to suffocate. she wiped the tears from her face. it should be the remaining feelings of the owner. taking a deep breath, she reached out and picked up the bottle of red wine from the table, raising it high in the air as the bottle of wine poured down song yan¡¯s head. the clattering sound rang out simultaneously as the surrounding area instantly quieted down. Chapter 3 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°you¡¯re delicate and noble, but your temper changes like the wind. what nonsense are you talking about? of course, i¡¯ll live well and not die!¡± qingzhi threw the bottle on the ground, and it broke into pieces. song yan was drenched in wine, and his eyes couldn¡¯t open. as he wiped his face, almost furious and just about to open his mouth, qingzhi interrupted him with a cold look. ¡°who was the one who proposed to get engaged to me back then? it was the songs. who was the one who proposed to cancel the engagement now? it¡¯s still the songs!¡± ¡°the songs is shameless! do you think i¡¯m desperate for a husband? i, lu qingzhi, descended from a noble family, married into the songs, bringing wealth and money with me. i didn¡¯t make you kneel, but you should smile at me. now, how dare you show me a grim face?¡± the people around looked at lu qingzhi in shock. was she off her meds? or was she so stimulated that she had gone completely insane? ¡°lu qingzhi!¡± song yan was utterly enraged. he wished he could strangle this stupid, pretentious, and shameless woman in front of him. how dare she denigrate the songs in front of many people and talk loudly about marrying down? ¡°qingzhi, don¡¯t be angry. come with me. we can talk things out and discuss the engagement. don¡¯t say such hurtful words.¡± song yan¡¯s mother, su hui, hurriedly grabbed lu qingzhi¡¯s arm. ¡°there¡¯s no need to discuss it anymore, mrs. song!¡± qingzhi pulled her arm out. ¡°why not? qingzhi, didn¡¯t you say you will only marry ah yan in this lifetime?¡± qingzhi was so angry that she laughed. she remembered that in the novel, song yan¡¯s mother greatly adored the female lead, lu wanwan. she always treated lu qingzhi as an antithesis, and her words were disgusting. now, she was pretending to be a loving mother-in-law. ¡°i already have someone to engage!¡± qingzhi lifted her chin and scanned the entire hall. then, her eyes abruptly lit up. a tall man stood in a corner far away, with perfect proportions of features, sharp angles, and handsome with perseverance. his thin lips were the most attractive. he had broad shoulders and a narrow waist. he was about 1.9 meters tall. with such an outstanding appearance, he could instantly attract her gaze no matter how far he stood. ¡°it¡¯s him!¡± qingzhi raised her hand and pointed. suddenly, all eyes fell on the man holding the red wine glass. at this point, the eyes of all the women in the room lit up so brightly that their eyes wouldn¡¯t move. who was this man? why didn¡¯t anybody notice that he was not inferior to song yan at all? what a perfect man! huo jiting, pointed at by qingzhi, slowly raised his head. he was stunned. ¡°sorry, i don¡¯t know you!¡± like the fine red wine in his glass, a deep voice rang out. it was mellow and intoxicating! qingzhi was blinded by lust and waved her hand. ¡°bodyguards, come on! tie him up and bring him home!¡± huo jiting was speechless. standing at the side, han sheng was so scared that the red wine in his glass almost spilled. they had come to zembla to understand the situation. why did such a scene of a ¡°groom kidnapping¡± suddenly happen? ¡°mr. huo, should we get someone to deal with this?¡± han sheng asked in a low voice. ¡°no need, let her tie me up! i need an identity in zembla!¡± huo jiting put the glass in han sheng¡¯s hand and left with the bodyguard. ¡°qingzhi ¡­¡± song yan¡¯s mom stomped her foot anxiously as she watched lu qingzhi leave. song yan sneered. ¡°mom, let her go. she¡¯s the kind of person who would take advantage of anyone weak. she must be up to something this time!¡± Chapter 4 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans su hui sighed. of course, she knew that lu qingzhi did this to provoke ah yan. after all, lu qingzhi was highly fascinated with ah yan. she would give him everything he wanted. she couldn¡¯t criticize ah yan for anything! of course, she knew that letting ah yan marry lu qingzhi would be unfair to her precious son. but lu qingzhi held billions of assets now. they had to endure it even if she was stupid, pretentious, and ugly. moreover, ah yan had gone a little overboard this time. he could not help but comfort her at lu qingzhi¡¯s house. in addition, ah yan had ruined the engagement party. this time, mr. song would again punish him at home. qingzhi recalled the novel¡¯s contents in the luxurious rv and slowly understood the situation. she had died in her world and had gotten into a car accident on her way home from work. the moment she opened her eyes, she was in this world. she was an orphan in the previous world, and she was also an orphan here. she had no ties. since there was a chance to be reborn, she would seize it and live on seriously instead of lu qingzhi. living was the most important thing, no matter what happened in or out of the novel. moreover, she could change her name to billionaire now. it was said that lu qingzhi had billions of assets in her hands. she was the kind of person who could not be defeated no matter what. ¡°miss, you¡¯re a bit impulsive today!¡± the old woman¡¯s face looked torn. ¡°grandma zhou, don¡¯t worry. i know what i¡¯m doing!¡± qingzhi glanced at the old woman who was over sixty years old. she had taken care of qingzhi since she was young. after lu qingzhi died, grandma zhou began caring for lu wanwan. she was incredibly loyal to lu wanwan, and her appearance rate in the novel was much higher than lu qingzhi¡¯s. grandma zhou frowned and glanced at the man beside her, who could be said to be a calamity to the country. she didn¡¯t feel that qingzhi knew her limits at all. only then did qingzhi remember that she had kidnapped a man and brought him back. she smiled at the man whose every move was like a painting. his style was more suitable for this luxurious extended car than hers! ¡°i almost forgot to ask, what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°ji huo!¡± ¡°show me your id!¡± ¡°i didn¡¯t bring it!¡± huo jiting answered. ¡°oh, okay, but your name isn¡¯t very auspicious!¡± qingzhi rubbed her chin. she remembered that there didn¡¯t seem to be such a person as ji huo in the novel. but after she came here, she realized this world was vast, and only some things were documented in the book. hence, it wasn¡¯t impossible that such a man existed. huo jiting raised his eyebrows. ¡°miss lu, do you know how to tell fortunes?¡± ¡°a little. luckily, your name is ji huo, not huo jiting. huo jiting is the same as song yan¡¯s name. your birth characters are too strong.¡± huo jiting was at a loss for words. it was nonsense. he remembered that he had never interacted with lu qingzhi. how did she know his name, and why was she so resistant? ¡°grandma zhou, please raise a few dogs. if song yan and huo jiting appear near the lus in the future, let the dogs go without hesitation!¡± it was only appropriate for a scumbag to be taught a lesson by a dog. song yan was the male lead, and huo jiting was one of the supporting actors in this novel. song yan was a proud son of the emperor. he was used to being condescending. although he was brilliant, he wouldn¡¯t play dirty. but huo jiting was different. huo jiting was a quarter yordanian, and he came from a noble family and royal blood. he was decisive and had a clear distinction between love and career. he didn¡¯t love the female lead to death like the other men in the novel, but he was greedy and eccentric. those who pissed him off didn¡¯t end well. Chapter 5 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans with this fan-attracting villain setting, the male and female protagonists were far more popular than the male and female leads in voting for the characters in the novel. they even secured the first place in popularity. when she was reading, qingzhi had been voting for huo jiting as if he were her idol. after she transmigrated, this man was the biggest problem in her heart. she worried huo jiting would kill her to let lu wanwan inherit her assets. yes, it was highly possible! it was perilous! she had to stay far away from song yan and huo jiting, the male and supporting actor. she had to guard her billions of dollars and flirt with other men. she could continue to degenerate like this! as for lu wanwan, she could only inherit her assets once lu qingzhi died. however, lu qingzhi, of course, didn¡¯t want to die. so, life and money were intertwined. she couldn¡¯t let lu wanwan inherit her assets after she was gone. there was no doubt about this. huo jiting squinted and looked at lu qingzhi, who was deeply lost in her wild thoughts, with a contemplative expression. ¡°miss, please don¡¯t play around like this. mr. song yan doesn¡¯t realize your true, kind, and beautiful side. you two should get along more!¡± grandma zhou interrupted qingzhi¡¯s thoughts and tried to persuade her. ¡°i¡¯m not even beautiful. how can he understand my inner self? grandma zhou, you don¡¯t understand men at all. my money couldn¡¯t even conquer him. how could i win him over with just my personality charm? grandma zhou, there are a lot of people who love my money. if someone loves my money, they¡¯ll love me forever because my wealth is endless ¡­¡± grandma zhou was stunned by qingzhi¡¯s nonsense. the appearance and voice were indeed of ms. lu she knew. however, the way she spoke and acted was completely different now! ms. lu used to listen to her the most. ms. lu would do as she said if she persuaded her. sensing grandma zhou¡¯s skeptical gaze, qingzhi quickly shut her mouth and said nothing else. she was concerned that her persona might crumble too much, causing unnecessary trouble. she silently lowered her head and removed the ring from her ring finger. the ring was too small, making her finger swell and turn red. at this moment, grandma zhou also noticed the condition of lu qingzhi¡¯s finger and was shocked. ¡°quick, xiao zhang, contact miss¡¯ private doctor!¡± huo jiting stood up, exuding a refreshing fragrance, and approached qingzhi. he knelt on one knee and took a thread from her diamond-adorned dress, tying one end to the ring and winding the other around her finger a few times. finally, he untied the end that was securing the ring. immediately after, a miracle happened. he pulled the thread taut, slowly turning the diamond ring. astonishingly, the ring slid along the thread, moving slowly from the swollen finger to the tip. ding! it fell to the ground. then, his clean fingertips kneaded her swollen and red finger, giving her a massage that made her blood flow. qingzhi couldn¡¯t breathe. as he got closer, his perfection became even more undeniable. his fair and flawless skin, not overly thick eyelashes but just right, with lengths that she, as a woman, would envy. his eyes possessed a unique and captivating curvature, making his profile look gorgeous. ¡°in every aspect, i¡¯m delighted to meet you!¡± qingzhi was thoroughly charmed. look! ji huo was so much better than song yan in every aspect. huo jiting paused, slowly lifting his head to meet her gaze. the curve of his lips carried a faint smile, yet it remained enigmatic as he replied, ¡°it¡¯s my privilege!¡± Chapter 6 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans this man has exceptional manners, every gesture exuding charm. qingzhi slowly assessed him, then involuntarily shifted her body slightly. the dress was so tight on her that she felt like she was struggling to breathe. in her memory, lu qingzhi had deliberately made the dress two sizes smaller to attract song yan¡¯s attention. it wasn¡¯t obvious when she stood up, but she felt it difficult to breathe when she sat down. ¡°this place is quite close to the fellman hotel where i¡¯m staying. little princess, do you want to change your clothes?¡± huo jiting¡¯s demeanor was gentle, and his words were perfectly delivered, making it very inviting. ¡°alright!¡± qingzhi agreed quickly. ¡°no!¡± grandma zhou refused sternly.¡± this car has excellent privacy. miss, you can change here. we have her clothes inside the car. xiao zhang, please park the car in a suitable spot, and all the men should step out!¡± it could be seen that grandma zhou had a deep prejudice against ji huo. besides the driver, xiao zhang, only ji huo was in the car. seeing that qingzhi didn¡¯t refute her opinion, grandma zhou nodded in satisfaction. she quickly took out the clothes for qingzhi, and the car stopped. ji huo exited the car before she could chase her away. ¡°oops, grandma zhou, the dress got caught in my hair!¡± qingzhi felt the zipper tangled in her hair and frowned. ¡°oh my goodness! what am i doing with my failing eyesight? miss, don¡¯t move. i¡¯ll get scissors from outside!¡± grandma zhou quickly opened the car door and got out, leaving qingzhi with a rare moment to digest the situation alone. qingzhi let out a deep breath. lu qingzhi¡¯s plump arms couldn¡¯t even reach the zipper on her back. she didn¡¯t know what was happening, but her scalp pulled so hard that she could only look back. it was uncomfortable. at this moment, the car door opened and closed again. qingzhi¡¯s back felt a little sore. ¡°grandma zhou, i¡¯m a little tired. let¡¯s hurry up!¡± she didn¡¯t hear the sound of scissors snipping. instead, she felt cold fingers touching her skin from behind. she shivered, wondering if it was so cold outside that grandma zhou¡¯s fingers were icy. ¡°you didn¡¯t find the scissors?¡± ¡°yes!¡± a deep voice rang out. it was jiting¡¯s voice. qingzhi cried out in shock. she stepped forward, and her hair was still in his hands. it hurt from being pulled. the next moment, his waist carried her back, and her back was pressed against his chest. ¡°don¡¯t be afraid, little princess. your hair is so beautiful. it would be a shame to cut it with scissors!¡± his warm breath caressed the soft top of qingzhi¡¯s hair, carrying a faint fruity scent reminiscent of oranges. beneath that was the unique fragrance of a young woman, and further down was her soft, flawless back, which was delectable. it seemed like even a gentle bite would leave a mark. qingzhi didn¡¯t want to appear inexperienced, but involuntarily, her ears still turned red. ¡°get out and let grandma zhou in!¡± ¡°she is currently meeting with guests, and i was worried that you might have to wait too long, so i came up first,¡± he explained. huo jiting was skillful, and qingzhi soon felt the pressure on her scalp significantly lessen as he freed her hair from the zipper. ¡°what guest?¡± just as qingzhi finished speaking, there was a knock on the car door. ¡°qingzhi, it¡¯s grandpa song. may i come in now?¡± qingzhi was stunned. it turned out to be mr. song who had arrived, explaining why huo jiting had mentioned guests outside. mr. song was song yan¡¯s grandfather and lu qingzhi¡¯s grandfather¡¯s best friend. the two of them were as close as brothers. since lu qingzhi¡¯s grandfather passed away, mr. song had been particularly attentive to her. ¡°grandpa song, wait a minute. i need three minutes!¡± after qingzhi spoke loudly to the outside of the car, she moved around to huo jiting¡¯s back. ¡°i¡¯m changing clothes, please don¡¯t turn around!¡± Chapter 7 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans then, her short, stout arms twisted and struggled awkwardly behind her body. her fingers fumbled for some time but failed to find the zipper. ¡°if you don¡¯t mind, i can help you with my eyes closed, little princess!¡± qingzhi was a little discouraged. ¡°never mind, you can keep it open!¡± she watched tv dramas where guys fumble around with their eyes closed. ugh, he might as well keep them open! moreover, qingzhi had to admit that she was pursuing ji huo, and he was disadvantaged. ¡°little princess, you¡¯re quite proactive in certain aspects. it surprises me!¡± said huo jiting said. before the girl in front of him got angry, he moved around her, zipped her dress up from behind, then looked away. even though he turned his head quickly, he still glimpsed her smooth backline. his speed in undressing was astonishingly fast. qingzhi even forgot everything and only remembered to protect the front of her clothes. she turned to look at ji huo. he had already conscientiously closed his eyes. ¡°am i not pleasant to look at? you closed your eyes so quickly!¡± qingzhi bit her collar, which was about to slip off, then reached to undo his tie. huo jiting opened his eyes, tilted his chin slightly, and bent down to make it easier for her to have her way with his tie. ¡°i¡¯m willing to fulfill all of your quirks!¡± seeing him looking so accommodating, qingzhi felt her heart race a bit. ¡°i¡¯m becoming more and more satisfied with you!¡± finally, qingzhi removed his tie and playfully covered his eyes with it. now, she could finally change her clothes in peace! she didn¡¯t have a penchant for changing clothes in front of a man she considered a relative stranger. huo jiting wasn¡¯t surprised either, and there was a faint smile on his lips. qingzhi took off the tight dress and grabbed a set of pink sportswear from her suitcase. she put it on, finally feeling relaxed. ¡°ji huo, you can remove your tie now!¡± outside, mr. song was getting impatient. his brow eased a bit when he heard that she had changed her clothes in the car. the bodyguard by his side quickly opened the door for him. ¡°zhizhi, that rascal, song yan ¡­¡± mr. song¡¯s words abruptly halted when he saw huo jiting. ¡°girl, didn¡¯t you say you were changing? why is there a man here?¡± mr. song¡¯s expression darkened. it was deathly silent inside and outside the car, and no one dared to breathe loudly. despite mr. song¡¯s pleasant demeanor when facing qingzhi, once this former titan of the business world got angry, few dared to provoke him. ¡°mr. song, i¡¯ve heard a lot about you. i¡¯m qingzhi¡¯s fianc¨¦, ji huo.¡± huo jiting introduced himself. mr. song had already heard the explanation from his daughter-in-law over the phone, mentioning that qingzhi had impulsively taken any fianc¨¦ she could find and left. he had yet to expect qingzhi to have such a keen eye. this young man appeared composed and respectful, showing no signs of timidity. there was even a hint of a smile playing at the corners of his lips. he was quite a character! however, appreciating him didn¡¯t mean he could have his way with her! ¡°where did you come from, daring to claim to be her fianc¨¦? since you know who i am, you even dare to steal my granddaughter-in-law?¡± qingzhi¡¯s expression suddenly dimmed. ¡°it¡¯s not a matter of stealing or not, grandpa. it¡¯s that song yan didn¡¯t want me anymore.¡± after saying this, qingzhi started crying. she was excellent at acting, after all! she was currently in the weaker position but would not marry that scoundrel, song yan. so, she could have asked ji huo to leave the car earlier for her to change, but she knew that mr. song was outside. she deliberately kept ji huo in the car to make the fact that he was her fianc¨¦ appear more authentic. Chapter 8 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°zhizhi, don¡¯t cry. it¡¯s all song yan¡¯s fault. i never expected this disobedient and unfilial brat to ruin the engagement banquet!¡± ¡°don¡¯t scold song yan anymore, please. he doesn¡¯t love me, so canceling the engagement banquet is a very normal thing to do!¡± qingzhi cried even harder, her tears flowing like a river, her heart aching profoundly. she analyzed it based on the memory of the original story, realizing that mr. song genuinely cared for lu qingzhi. she didn¡¯t want to upset him too much with her tone and potentially harm his health. today, mr. song was absent from the engagement banquet because one of his former comrades had passed away. he had gone to pay his respects at the funeral. she hadn¡¯t expected mr. song to return so quickly. she hadn¡¯t even had the chance to sever ties with song yan completely! qingzhi kept crying, and mr. song became flustered, trying to console her the whole way, refraining from scolding her and ji huo again. the car soon arrived at the lus¡¯ mansion, and song yan¡¯s car came before hers. at this time, song yan had already freshened up but was still filled with anger. the memory of his grandfather scolding him over the phone and now seeing qingzhi getting out of the car, red-eyed, made him feel nauseous. ¡°so, you still won¡¯t let me go, huh? didn¡¯t you choose another man as your fianc¨¦? why did you degrade yourself by running to my grandfather, crying and pleading not to marry anyone but me? i won¡¯t be able to escape you in this lifetime, will i?¡± qingzhi cried even louder. huo jiting frowned. his tone was firm but not angry. ¡°mr. song, i hope you will mind your words!¡± his imposing demeanor momentarily took away song yan, but then he sneered, ¡°you two are conspiring together and now want to lecture me about etiquette?¡± mr. song, who hadn¡¯t yet exited the car, was furious upon hearing these words. as soon as he left the car, he swung his cane toward song yan¡¯s forehead, shouting,¡± you unfilial brat! what kind of words are you saying? listen to the nonsense you¡¯re spewing!¡± qingzhi cried beside him. ¡°grandpa, please don¡¯t hit song yan; just hit me. after all, if you hit him, it hurts me more, and he has said much worse things about me privately. i¡¯ve never blamed him for any of it!¡± huo jiting saw qingzhi repeatedly expressing her hurt, but he took a half step back, faster than anyone else. he was afraid that mr. song¡¯s cane might accidentally hit him. mr. song originally intended to make a show of it and wasn¡¯t willing to hit his beloved grandson. however, upon hearing qingzhi¡¯s words, he was genuinely angered. he swung his cane at song yan¡¯s backside, displaying surprising strength for his age, and the blow wasn¡¯t light. ¡°what kind of inappropriate things have you said to qingzhi privately? you unfilial brat!¡± song yan, the most prestigious gentleman in rongcheng, the one all women wanted to marry, got his backside smacked at someone else¡¯s doorstep. his face turned black with embarrassment. ¡°lu qingzhi!¡± ¡°how dare you to be harsh with zhizhi!¡± mr. song widened his eyes. grandma zhou saw that mr. song was genuinely furious and hurriedly stood in front of him. ¡°mr. song, please calm down. song yan is still quite young, and what he said earlier was just out of anger. if you continue to strike him, ms. lu will be heartbroken!¡± qingzhi wiped away her tears, feeling a bit regretful. mr. song took the opportunity to give him an out. all the servants in the lus¡¯ mansion came out to welcome qingzhi back home. a young man wearing round-framed glasses led the way. his baby-faced appearance made him look cute and prim. he was the assistant butler of the lus, qian xiao, aged twenty. Chapter 9 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans qian xiao had an expression of professionalism. ¡°the living room is ready. please follow me there. ms. lu has her nose running from the night breeze!¡± qingzhi was speechless. her tears had flowed to her nose due to her fake crying. qingzhi sat on the sofa in the luxurious living room, holding a cup of hot milk. her shoulders were trembling, and she was still quietly sobbing. song yan became increasingly angry. what else could she do besides tattling and crying? ¡°qingzhi, stop crying. i¡¯ll give you an explanation for this!¡± mr. song turned to look at the sullen-faced song yan. ¡°starting today, i¡¯ll freeze all your cards. your car and house will be taken back. you¡¯ll live here with qingzhi. when you reconcile with her, you can have your things back from the songs!¡± ¡°grandpa!¡± song yan was shocked. tears welled up in qingzhi¡¯s eyes, on the verge of falling but not entirely. this wasn¡¯t a punishment for song yan. it was a punishment for her! ¡°grandpa, please calm down. please don¡¯t treat song yan like this! he doesn¡¯t like me, and i¡¯m worried that keeping him here will make him uncomfortable!¡± qingzhi¡¯s heart ached as if it were bleeding. having song yan, this scoundrel, right under her nose made her world feel dark and bleak. once mr. song had spoken, there was no turning back. he angrily tapped his cane and glared at song yan, saying, ¡°i¡¯ve ordered someone to watch outside the lus¡¯ mansion. i¡¯ll break your legs if you dare to leave the lus¡¯ mansion!¡± after saying this, he glared at huo jiting, who was standing next to qingzhi. in his opinion, this man was much more cunning than his beloved grandson. he couldn¡¯t allow such a dishonest man to seize an advantage, so he had to let song yan stay. ¡°qingzhi, aren¡¯t you happy i keep song yan here?¡± mr. song was a bit puzzled. he couldn¡¯t help but feel that qingzi¡¯s mood had suddenly changed, and today¡¯s qingzhi seemed different in some way. ¡°i¡¯m delighted! but i can¡¯t be selfish and only think about my happiness. i want song yan to be happy, too, so please, grandpa, don¡¯t make things difficult for him. let him go!¡± qingzhi raised her chubby cheeks, her eyes shining brightly. ¡°okay, qingzhi, as long as you¡¯re happy! if i say he should stay, then he should stay!¡± song yan¡¯s face grew darker and darker. qingzhi was genuinely going to great lengths to keep him by her side. grandma zhou personally escorted mr. song out. as soon as the two elderly left the living room, qingzhi¡¯s expression changed instantly. she handed the milk cup to qian xiao and said, ¡°drink it!¡± qian xiao finished the milk in one gulp and asked, ¡°miss, how should we arrange for these two gentlemen?¡± ¡°i remember there¡¯s a guest room next to my bedroom ¡­¡± ¡°lu qingzhi, you must be dreaming!¡± song yan slammed his teacup onto the table. ¡°don¡¯t even talk about living next to you. i feel disgusted just breathing the same air as you!¡± qingzhi squinted her eyes and smiled. ¡°of course, i respect your wishes. but living in this villa, we¡¯ll be breathing the same air. qian xiao, is there any space available in the doghouse outside? clear one out for him!¡± ¡°the doghouse is full. there¡¯s no space!¡± with his prim and proper expression, qian xiao also looked somewhat surprised. how could ms. lu bear to let mr. song live in a doghouse? she used to speak of song yan with admiration, eager to give him the best things in the world. ¡°this won¡¯t do, qian xiao. it¡¯s not right. there should have been an extra space in the doghouse for him. how about you make my dogs squeeze a bit? we must find a place for him!¡± Chapter 10 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans song yan hadn¡¯t expected qingzhi to treat him with such contempt. he was so furious that his hand was trembling. ¡°lu qingzhi!¡± huo jiting chuckled. watching the drama unfold, the little princess of the lus didn¡¯t seem as love-struck as the rumors on the outside had suggested. she seemed more like a little schemer. qingzhi didn¡¯t even bother to glance at song yan. she pointed at huo jiting and looked at qian xiao. ¡°he is my fianc¨¦, the future son-in-law of the lus. he¡¯ll stay in the bedroom next to mine and prepare all his daily necessities according to his preferences!¡± initially, she had planned for huo jiting to stay next to her, but song yan had presumptuously interrupted her earlier. ¡°yes, miss!¡± qian xiao stole a glance at huo jiting. ms. lu¡¯s fianc¨¦ looked very much like the future son-in-law of the lus, looking elegant and refined. the disparate treatment had already pushed song yan to the brink of anger. ¡°lu qingzhi, what do you mean by this? are you trying to get my attention in this way? well, your tactics have improved quite a bit!¡± huo jiting suddenly stopped, his dark eyes scanning song yan before landing on qian xiao. his voice was calm and composed. ¡°mr. qian, please quickly prepare the doghouse for him!¡± qian xiao was dumbfounded. ms. lu and her fianc¨¦ were quite skilled at hitting where it hurt. qingzhi had saved herself from another argument and looked much more satisfied with huo jiting¡¯s response. ¡­ qingzhi walked around her ultra-luxurious master bedroom, with its plush wool carpet, stunning chandelier, and french windows. her bedroom offered views of the artificial forest and waterfall, creating a picturesque nighttime scene. the lus had cherished and adored qingzhi as the apple of their eye, but unfortunately, they had all passed away. the novel briefly mentions that qingzhi died of an illness without specifying the disease. however, qingzhi couldn¡¯t help but feel that it was highly likely that she was driven to her death by song yan. if she were the real qingzhi in her original form, she would probably have been distraught after hearing song yan¡¯s words just now! the story¡¯s supporting characters often have less agency, which was how it went. no matter how much she struggled, she couldn¡¯t overcome the female lead! at that moment, a knock on the door sounded. it was the assistant butler, qian xiao. ¡°miss, per your instructions, i¡¯ve already inquired at the fellman hotel. the guest in room 1106 is named huo jiting, and he has been overdue for his room rent for three days. his luggage is currently in the lobby without anyone claiming it! it seems he came to visit relatives, but they don¡¯t recognize him!¡± ¡°settle his room bill and retrieve his luggage,¡± qingzhi said with delight. qingzhi felt that she owed him an explanation since she had brought him here. she had initially planned to send him back home and have a talk with his parents. there was no turning back once the word ¡°fianc¨¦¡± was out. she was committed to this fianc¨¦ story. but in the current situation, bringing huo jiting back might be a good thing! ¡­ on the other side, han sheng was on a call with huo jiting. ¡°mr. huo, everything has been arranged according to your instructions. your background, i must say, brought tears to my eyes when i heard it!¡± han sheng pretended to wipe away a tear. but then, realizing huo jiting couldn¡¯t see him, he gave up on the act. indeed, mr. huo did have relatives in adorini¡ªthe renowned huos from haicheng, a prestigious and long-established family on par with the songs and lus from rongcheng. the huos were determined to bring mr. huo, their eldest grandson, back, but mr. huo¡¯s father wasn¡¯t a decent person. he had an affair and divorced mr. huo¡¯s mother in his early years. so, mr. huo had been living overseas with his mother and grandfather for many years. the huos might not even have a chance of bringing him back! ¡°don¡¯t contact me for a while. i want to rely on my looks to live easy!¡± huo jiting¡¯s voice held a hint of playfulness. lu qingzhi seemed quite enthusiastic about supporting him! han sheng replied, ¡°okay ¡­¡± he was undoubtedly mr. huo¡ªstraightforward! Chapter 11 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans han sheng tried to recall the appearance of lu qingzhi. still, apart from her being plump, he couldn¡¯t remember any other distinctive features. this way was also good for mr. huo¡¯s identity. it saves a lot of trouble and increases safety. it was just that the silly ms. lu must not fall for mr. huo. otherwise, there would be another troublesome woman around mr. huo. he heard that ms. lu was persistent in pursuing mr. song back then, to the point where it was almost like a lingering ghost, always by his side. that would be a complication if she developed feelings for mr. huo. mr. huo might appear gentle and affectionate, but he was indifferent about love matters! if lu qingzhi fell for him, it would be more painful than her liking for mr. song. ¡­ at six o¡¯clock in the morning, qingzhi opened the door with a yawn, causing the servants in the mansion to look at her as if they had seen a ghost. qingzhi could guess why these people were so shocked. usually, lu qingzhi would stay awake until four or five in the morning, then get out of bed at noon the next day. when her princess¡¯ temper flares up, no one dares to provoke her. with her silver hair neatly arranged, grandma zhou wore reading glasses and looked carefully at lu qingzhi from head to toe. ¡°miss, are you feeling unwell?¡± ¡°i¡¯m not. please have the kitchen prepare breakfast at 7:30. i¡¯ll be back to eat later,¡± qingzhi said as she followed her memory and went to the room across the hall. across the hall was a massive dressing room resembling a mini department store. she pulled out a sportswear with the tags still attached from the bottom of the box, changed into running shoes, and took the elevator downstairs. in the ground-floor cafe, song yan sat on the couch in a suit, reading a newspaper. in front of him was a steaming cup of coffee and a plate of delicate pastries. qingzhi turned her head to look at grandma zhou, who was eager for qingzhi and song yan to marry. yesterday, she mentioned letting song yan stay in a doghouse to vent her frustration. she knew grandma zhou must have arranged things properly for song yan. song yan looked much more comfortable now than she had imagined. ¡°miss, why don¡¯t you sit down and have coffee with mr. song for now?¡± grandma zhou made a very knowledgeable suggestion and promptly had the kitchen staff prepare the coffee. song yan frowned and set aside the newspaper. he had overheard the kitchen staff mentioning that ms. lu never ate breakfast. in other words, lu qingzhi had never woken up early. he was wondering why she had woken up so early today. so, it was all for a chance encounter with him! huft! ¡°i won¡¯t eat anymore. i¡¯m going for a morning run!¡± song yan stood up with a stern face. then he noticed how she was dressed and squinted at her. ¡°you¡¯re beyond redemption!¡± did she intentionally dress like this, knowing about his morning run habit? qingzhi initially wanted to go for a morning run. however, when she heard that song yan was going too, she felt helpless and returned to the elevator. ¡°miss, aren¡¯t you going for a morning run too?¡± grandma zhou asked when she saw that qingzhi had returned. it was an excellent opportunity to get along with mr. song. why did she run away? ¡°i¡¯m going to wake my darling up!¡± lightly smiling at grandma zhou, qingzhi closed the elevator door. darling? was that the man named ji huo from yesterday? it was different from what he expected. song yan thought that lu qingzhi would continue to bug him. ¡°mr. song, please don¡¯t get angry. although ms. lu acts this way, deep down, she still cares about you. just take what you had for breakfast as an example ¨C the coffee and pastries you like, she has repeated them to me countless times!¡± grandma zhou hurriedly explained to song yan. Chapter 12 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans hearing these words, song yan felt inexplicably frustrated. so, lu qingzhi hadn¡¯t given up, right? she was pretending to be indifferent to him on the one hand and bringing another man to provoke him and make him jealous on the other hand. did she think this would work? he would never feel jealous over such a foolish and petty woman, who was incredibly clumsy and silly! lu qingzhi knocked on the door lightly on the third floor. after knocking, she regretted it, as it wasn¡¯t polite to disturb someone¡¯s sleep. however, the next moment, the door opened. ji huo was wearing a dark bathrobe with water droplets on his chest and damp hair. the scent of his bath and the warmth enveloped qingzhi as he opened the door. the bathrobe fit snugly around his shoulders. his shoulder curve was lovely, not in a thin and frail way, but with a powerful and understated beauty. ¡°why didn¡¯t you wear your clothes before opening the door?¡± qingzhi scolded gently, then added, ¡°you might catch a cold!¡± she wanted to find a blanket to wrap him up. ¡°good morning, my fianc¨¦e. come in!¡± ji huo replied with a hint of a smile, then adjusted his collar leisurely. perhaps it was because it was early in the morning, and his voice still carried a hint of hoarseness. when he mentioned ¡°my fianc¨¦e¡±, it gave qingzhi a feeling of being teased. she steadied herself and followed him inside. as a result, her feet suddenly stumbled, and she collided with ji huo. she accidentally tore open his bathrobe on his shoulder. not only that, but she also twisted her ankle quite severely. ji huo quickly turned around and caught her, seeing her chubby face turning pale from the pain. he reached out, wrapped his clothes back, lifted qingzhi up, and placed her on the bed. qingzhi looked down and realized that her sneaker laces had come loose at some point. she had made such a fatal mistake. ji huo looked at her, covering her face, and he frowned. ¡°don¡¯t cry, i¡¯ll go find a doctor!¡± this little princess from the lus was too delicate! ¡°i¡¯m not crying. it¡¯s ¡­ uh ¡­ embarrassing!¡± qingzhi put down her hand, speechless, and a hint of warmth remained on her cheeks. she had just tried to save herself from falling. in the process, it seemed like she had torn off ji huo¡¯s robe. she felt highly embarrassed and didn¡¯t know how to face him now. even though his physique was imposing ¡­ however, because of this embarrassing situation, she didn¡¯t even dare to appreciate it. ji huo raised an eyebrow slightly. seeing her embarrassed expression, he smiled, making the moment she accidentally pulled his clothes open seem inconsequential. at this moment, the servant outside heard some commotion and sneakily took a peek inside. shortly after, grandma zhou got inside. ¡°miss, are you injured?¡± grandma zhou¡¯s face turned pale, ¡°quickly, fetch the specialists from the provincial hospital!¡± ¡°where¡¯s the medical team from the mansion?¡± song yan asked as he walked in from the doorway, not even glancing at qingzhi sitting on another man¡¯s bed. ¡°three of them are studying abroad for a few days, and one took a leave today. so, today ¡­¡± grandma zhou¡¯s wrinkles deepened as she spoke. ¡°what are you doing!¡± qingzhi shivered, forgetting about the pain when she saw ji huo undoing her shoelaces. ¡°her ankle is quite swollen. go prepare some ice and the first aid kit!¡± ji huo removed her shoes and socks, placing her foot on his knee. qingzhi saw that he had put her foot on his knee. although there was a bathrobe in between, there was an inexplicable sense of tension. Chapter 13 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans this man exuded an unmatched elegance from head to toe, and his aura was impossible to ignore. so, the current posture, for some reason, made qingzhi feel pleasantly surprised. at this point, the assistant butler, qian xiao, quickly entered, carrying a medical kit. he had some medical knowledge, but when he saw ms. lu¡¯s fianc¨¦, ji huo, reach out his hand, he could only silently hand over a pain-relief spray. ¡°wait a moment, what is this? i¡¯ll apply the spray to ms. lu!¡± seeing ms. lu¡¯s foot resting on his leg, grandma zhou was so angry that her eyelids were twitching. at this moment, song yan finally noticed that ji huo placed lu qingzhi¡¯s foot on his knee. the black bathrobe accentuated her fair complexion, and the veins on the top of her foot were visible. her toes were round and plump, with a lovely shape. her nail beds appeared to have a natural pink tint. this gaze heated the atmosphere, and ji huo could sense it without turning around. the wide bathrobe sleeves directly covered qingzhi¡¯s instep, concealing it perfectly. ¡°no need, let me do it.¡± ji huo said calmly, glancing at grandma zhou. grandma zhou was slightly taken aback. this look and the cold demeanor in his speech seemed very familiar, but she couldn¡¯t recall where she had seen it before. he applied the refreshing spray to her ankle, and lu qingzhi sighed with relief. the medicine was very effective. after applying, it reduced the intense pain to three out of ten. ¡°little princess, although the pain has eased a bit, please don¡¯t be careless. we should still have the doctor check it later. for now, let¡¯s apply an ice pack to reduce swelling.¡± ji huo gently lowered qingzhi¡¯s foot and lifted her back in the middle of the bed. qingzhi felt like she was on an emotional rollercoaster. this fianc¨¦ was genuinely qualified! he effortlessly lifted her even though she weighed 140 kg. he remained so composed that qingzhi almost thought she was still her old 85 kg self. ¡°lu qingzhi, this is someone else¡¯s bedroom. it¡¯s someone else¡¯s bed!¡± song yan noticed that lu qingzhi not only lied down obediently but she also pulled the blanket over herself. how could she become even more stupid? how could a girl willingly lie down on a stranger¡¯s bed? qingzhi covered half her face with the blanket and blinked innocently at song yan. ¡°this is the bedroom of the lus, the lus¡¯ bed.¡± ji huo calmly adjusted his bathrobe. ¡°everyone, please leave and let her rest.¡± song yan was always the center of attention no matter where he went. in the past, lu qingzhi always focused her gaze on him. but now he was utterly ignored, not only by the lus, who obeyed ji huo without knowing his background. even lu qingzhi herself was bewitched by him, allowing this man to stand before her and act arrogantly. this foolish woman was easily deceived when given a little bit of sweetness. ¡°but he¡¯s just a freeloading man. do you even know who i am?¡± song yan¡¯s expression darkened. ¡°regarding status, i suppose i have the identity of the little princess¡¯ fianc¨¦. as for mr. song ¡­¡± ji huo¡¯s voice was calm, starkly contrasting with the increasingly agitated song yan. ¡°he, perhaps, my former fianc¨¦!¡± qingzhi chimed in with a hint of mockery. ¡°lu qingzhi!¡± song yan¡¯s face turned even darker, and his voice grew louder. ¡°shh! no, song yan, please don¡¯t scare me. my ankle is hurting again from the fright. qian xiao, please escort song yan out and give him some pain relievers. look at his face. it¡¯s getting so dark from the menstrual pain!¡± ¡°pfft!¡± qian xiao couldn¡¯t help but laugh and then tried to cover it up by adjusting his glasses. that comment was too harsh. oh no, qian xiao had to control himself! Chapter 14 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°okay, lu qingzhi, don¡¯t regret it!¡± song yan was almost infuriated by this girl. he could not endure it any longer, so he turned and walked away. ¡°miss, how can you speak to mr. song like that? he came in because he cares about you ¡­¡± grandma zhou was also displeased by lu qingzhi¡¯s words, frowning as well. although ms. lu has a bit of a temper, she has never been rebellious to this extent regarding song yan. was she not trying to provoke song yan? was she genuinely captivated by ji huo? this won¡¯t do. ji huo must have ulterior motives. i need to find a way to get rid of him. ¡°miss, i¡¯ll have someone carry you back to your room. this room is too small for you to rest comfortably ¡­¡± at this moment, a servant interrupted grandma zhou¡¯s words. ¡°oh no, grandma zhou! mr. song asked me to pack and send his bags to the songs. he¡¯s getting ready to leave, and we can¡¯t stop him. what should we do?¡± song yan was the apple of ms. lu¡¯s eye, so he has become the apple of the lus¡¯ eye. everyone treated him as the master of the house. grandma zhou became anxious and didn¡¯t even have time to continue persuading qingzhi. someone assisted her and quickly turned around to chase after song yan. qingzhi was very surprised that song yan was so easily provoked and left. she hadn¡¯t even used her trump card yet. if she had known that song yan was so sensitive to the words ¡°menstrual pain¡±, she would have mentioned it earlier. ¡°i¡¯ll carry you back to your bedroom!¡± qingzhi still only showed half of her face. ¡°no need, i won¡¯t go back for now!¡± ji huo looked at the young girl who was tightly holding his blanket. he intended to have her lie down and rest, but he didn¡¯t expect her to pull his blanket over herself so conscientiously. his personal belongings were never fond of being touched by anyone else, so lying directly in his slept-in bedding made her the first person to do so. it wasn¡¯t a matter of disgust, probably just a discomfort due to the unfamiliarity of the situation. qingzhi continued to hold onto the edge of the blanket. while breathing, she could smell his scent all around her, a subtle and refreshing fragrance that made her feel comfortable. ¡°what are you smelling, little princess? is it the scent of a wild man?¡± qingzhi was at a loss for words. he had excellent eyesight. qingzhi had just curiously sniffed it lightly, and he had already noticed. today, she had embarrassed herself to the fullest. she had accidentally pulled his bathrobe when she stumbled earlier, and now she had been caught sneaking a sniff. it felt awkward just thinking about it. qingzhi poked her head out, lifted the blanket, and sat up. she was trying to cover up her embarrassment. ¡°you¡¯re not a wild man. don¡¯t listen to song yan¡¯s nonsense. you¡¯re my fianc¨¦, my official fianc¨¦, so it should be okay for me to smell and get familiar with my fianc¨¦¡¯s scent in advance!¡± her words had barely left her mouth when a shadow loomed over her. the tall figure almost loomed right over her. still, that faint fragrance magnified infinitely at the tip of her nose. qingzhi looked at his adam¡¯s apple in astonishment. ji huo was genuinely handsome, to the extent that even his adam¡¯s apple was lovely. when he spoke, his adam¡¯s apple trembled slightly, and her heart also fluttered gently. ¡°does your fianc¨¦ smell good?¡± this proximity, the subtle fragrance, and these actions ¡­ were permissible, but there was no need for them! it was also because he nearly pinned her, with his adam¡¯s apple almost brushing against her lips! qingzhi raised her leg to kick him away but forgot about her injured ankle. when she lifted it, she hissed in pain due to the cold air hitting her injury. ¡°my fianc¨¦, please stay away from me. my, my ankle hurts!¡± Chapter 15 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans after hearing lu qingzhi mention her ankle hurt, ji huo backed away slightly. lu qingzhi finally felt the air was not as scorching as before. it was true that her ankle was hurting. the spray had provided some relief earlier, but now it was starting to ache again, albeit faintly. ji huo changed into a new set of clothes in the bathroom and then came out, lifting qingzhi in his arms. ¡°let¡¯s go to the hospital!¡± ¡°it¡¯s just a sprained ankle. a little cold compress will do,¡± qingzhi said as her hands found nowhere else to go and instinctively hooked around ji huo¡¯s neck. ¡°drive us to the hospital!¡± ji huo instructed qian xiao, who was waiting outside the door. qian xiao didn¡¯t hesitate at all. he turned around and went to get the car keys. qingzhi was surprised. the two butlers in the lus, one of them, wielded more power than her and had to be obeyed. at the same time, the other seemed to be particularly attentive to her new fianc¨¦. she was the least like a master among masters. grandma zhou and bodyguards were blocking song yan in the large parking lot. ¡°mr. song, if ms. lu did something wrong, i apologize on her behalf. please, don¡¯t be angry. she was upset by yesterday¡¯s engagement cancellation, which made her say those things about you!¡± ¡°she¡¯s still young. please don¡¯t hold it against her!¡± song yan had already opened the car door, but a group of people from the lus surrounded him. while he could have forcefully pushed through, he didn¡¯t want to conflict with an older person physically. ¡°please stay, mr. song. only you can help ms. lu. she¡¯s so young, only eighteen, and she lost her family. she¡¯s told me more than once that you¡¯re everything to her. if someone deceives her, the lus will be over, and her life will be ruined!¡± grandma zhou earnestly persuaded. ¡°you two grew up together since childhood, and you¡¯re childhood sweethearts. our master also treated you like a grandson when he was alive. look at the servants in the mansion. every one of us already considers you as the master of the lus!¡± grandma zhou said earnestly. song yan pursed his thin lips, about to speak, when a voice sounded from behind him. ¡°the lus currently has only one master, and that¡¯s me. who is it that thinks he is the master? step forward!¡± qingzhi ordered, having already let ji huo put her down and supporting herself with one hand on the car as her gaze swept over the people present. everyone glanced at grandma zhou first, then dared not meet lu qingzhi¡¯s gaze and nervously lowered their heads. song yan looked at lu qingzhi with surprise. in the past, lu qingzhi wished everyone to acknowledge that he was her man. moreover, this sharp gaze was something he had never seen in lu qingzhi before. her usually dull and vacant eyes seemed extremely lively at that moment. it was the first time that lu qingzhi refuted grandma zhou. her expression was a little dark. ¡°miss, it¡¯s all my fault for speaking out of turn and causing you trouble. i only said those words because i saw you couldn¡¯t let go of mr. song ¡­¡± ¡°since the moment he publicly called off the engagement at the engagement banquet, i¡¯ve let go. i¡¯m here to send him off!¡± lu qingzhi, waving her hand at song yan, continued, ¡°it¡¯s been quite sometime now. why haven¡¯t you left yet? are you planning to stay in my house and wait for me to convince you otherwise?¡± despite knowing that this woman was intentionally trying to provoke him, song yan couldn¡¯t control his anger. he opened the car door, got inside, slammed the door shut in frustration, and started the car to drive away. ji huo had a hint of a satisfied smile in the corner of his eye. then he glanced at qian xiao, who was standing beside him. qian xiao somehow sensed mr. ji¡¯s intentions and didn¡¯t dare to delay for a moment as he hurried to fetch the car. after taking a few steps, qian xiao began to feel strange. he wondered why he had instinctively obeyed mr. ji¡¯s instructions. Chapter 16 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°miss!¡± grandma zhou sighed with frustration. ¡°how could you let mr. song go? it was such a good opportunity. miss, have you been influenced by someone?¡± grandma zhou asked with concern. after saying this, she cast a sharp and suspicious glance at ji huo. since ms. lu brought this man back, she has been acting strange. qingzhi used her injured ankle to block ji huo¡¯s side, shielding him from the glaring gaze of grandma zhou. this protective gesture didn¡¯t go unnoticed by grandma zhou, and there was a flicker of surprise in ji huo¡¯s calm and undisturbed eyes since a while ago. ¡°i wasn¡¯t influenced, but i¡¯ve realized the truth. song yan dislikes me, so grandma zhou, there¡¯s no need for you to try to keep him either!¡± ¡°miss!¡± ¡°i¡¯ll go to the hospital first. we can talk about it when i come back, okay?¡± qingzhi acted just as innocent as before, like how she performed around grandma zhou. at this moment, qian xiao swiftly brought lu qingzhi¡¯s car over. ¡­ outside the lus¡¯ mansion was a row of luxury cars parked, all there to pick up song yan. when song yan came out, a group of people surrounded him. ¡°let me have a good look, song yan. did lu qingzhi devour you or give you a hickey? she¡¯s been eyeing you for a long time, and whenever she sees you, she practically drools. you must not have escaped her, right?¡± ¡°how could that be possible? with lu qingzhi¡¯s dignity, i reckon song yan must resist with all his might!¡± song yan frowned. ¡°mind your words!¡± ¡°hey, song yan, why are you suddenly speaking up for qingzhi? could it be that you¡¯ve fallen for her?¡± qi yiming leaned forward and teased. song yan kicked him and tossed the car keys into his lap. ¡°shut up and let me concentrate. you drive!¡± the group shared a few more playful laughs and entered their respective cars. including song yan¡¯s car; six luxury cars were in the convoy, creating an impressive and somewhat ostentatious line. the car carrying qingzhi was particularly glamorous but found itself at the rear of the procession. the cars in front seemed to have noticed her and didn¡¯t let her overtake, resulting in several close calls and near-rear-end collisions. this also caused qingzhi to be jolted by her seatbelt a few times. ¡°miss, they¡¯re doing this on purpose. what should we do?¡± qian xiao was also getting frustrated. they were supposed to take ms. lu to the hospital to check her ankle, and these people were pushing their limits. the car at the very front also noticed the situation. song yan frowned. ¡°what are you doing?¡± qi yiming chuckled. ¡°qingzhi is following us and is at the very back. she probably wants to stop your car and take you back. they are guarding her closely, so relax!¡± ¡°relax, my foot! do you want to get her killed?¡± song yan was getting frustrated. ¡°let her pass!¡± qi yiming looked puzzled. ¡°let her pass? is that okay? if she comes over, she¡¯ll stop our car and try everything to take you back!¡± ¡°i said let her pass!¡± ¡°okay, okay!¡± qi yiming sent a voice message to the group. soon, lu qingzhi¡¯s car was allowed to pass, slowly overtaking the cars behind it. just as qi yiming was preparing to be stopped by lu qingzhi, he noticed two pieces of tissue paper stuck to the rear door window of her car. the word ¡°dumbass¡± on the tissue paper was written in lipstick, which looked very familiar. then, with those mocking letters, the car drove away in front of him without any intention of stopping. all that remained in his mind were the word ¡°dumbass¡±, lingering for a long time without fading away. lu qingzhi probably didn¡¯t know who the driver was, so the word ¡°dumbass¡± could have been meant for either him or song yan. qi yiming found himself momentarily unsure of the intended recipient of those letters. song yan also noticed the ¡°dumbass¡± written in lipstick, causing his lips to twitch angrily. Chapter 17 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°she ¡­ wasn¡¯t here to chase after you ¡­¡± qi yiming had a moment of existential doubt. the behavior of those in the back who relentlessly blocked her car a while ago also seems worthy of a ¡°dumbass¡± scolding ¡­ but how could lu qingzhi be so heartless? usually, qingzhi was reluctant to let anyone say anything wrong about song yan. now, she has even used derogatory language. was it because she couldn¡¯t have what she wanted, so she acted out in frustration? on the other side, lu qingzhi quickly balled up the tissues after displaying those letters. she squeezed them in her palm, leaving only a faint lipstick residue on the car window. she wrote it when ji huo wasn¡¯t looking, so he probably didn¡¯t see her using such foul language! ¡°it¡¯s rare to have such peaceful private time!¡± after saying that, qingzhi smiled at him and discreetly tucked the tissue into the pocket of her sportswear. ¡°ji ¡­ my fianc¨¦, you¡¯ve always been accommodating to my demands. i unreasonably dragged you back from the party and made you my fianc¨¦ without your consent. you didn¡¯t resist, and you didn¡¯t run away. why did you accept my behavior like that?¡± ji huo casually twirled his finger, adorned with a ring etched with intricate patterns, and his eyes were deep and dark. ¡°i have nowhere to go now and don¡¯t want to make an effort. i want to be supported.¡± qingzhi was dumbfounded. how could he say such misleading things with such a captivating voice and still have a clear conscience? however, the fact that ji huo had nowhere to go was actual. she had already had qian xiao check, and the hotel had thrown out ji huo¡¯s belongings. as for other matters, she wasn¡¯t interested in digging into his privacy. if he didn¡¯t want to talk about it, so be it. and ji huo¡¯s statement temporarily put her mind at ease. his attitude was evident: he accepted the idea of being her fianc¨¦. she would take things one step at a time in the future. moreover, the story in this novel had yet to unfold. the female lead, lu wanwan, had yet to appear, and song yan was still the same playboy who had yet to face the upheavals in his family. so even though she knew the novel¡¯s plot, these events had yet to happen in the current storyline. she would have to find a way to make sense of the threads of this world¡¯s narrative. the car soon arrived at the lus¡¯ private hospital, and just from the name, it was clear that the lus entirely owned this private hospital. as soon as the car pulled into the parking lot, the hospital director and a group of staff members came out to welcome them. the director personally opened the door for qingzhi. ¡°miss, the ward and the doctor are ready!¡± ¡°miss, please be careful of your ankle!¡± ¡°miss, let me help you!¡± when qingzhi got out of the car, two young doctors supported her on either side, and one used the palm of his hand to help her palm. she instinctively glanced at them, noticing that they were both very young and had quite handsome appearances. their fair complexions were very pleasing to the eye. she unconsciously rubbed her palm against the hand that was holding hers. before qingzhi could steady herself using the strength of the young doctors, somebody suddenly lifted her from behind and let out a cry of surprise. when she realized what was happening, ji huo had already placed her in a wheelchair. ji huo¡¯s fingers lightly tapped her forehead, not applying much force, but the motion sent a tingling sensation through her. qingzhi rubbed her forehead in confusion, but before she could say anything, ji huo had taken control of the wheelchair, guiding it himself. ¡°where is little princess¡¯ ward?¡± ji huo glanced at the hospital director. ¡°i¡¯ll take you there!¡± the hospital director¡¯s tone unintentionally carried a hint of reverence. with that, he led the way. qian xiao glanced at the hospital director and thought to himself, relieved that it wasn¡¯t just him instinctively obeying mr. ji. at this moment, qingzhi suddenly glanced towards the emergency exit and saw a gorgeous girl. the girl was surprised to make eye contact with qingzhi. she hesitated momentarily before quickly lowering her head and turning to leave through the emergency exit. Chapter 18 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°i heard that the little princess of the lus has arrived!¡± ¡°how did you know?¡± ¡°the hospital has 18 floors in the inpatient department, but only 17 floors are for regular patients. the 18th floor is exclusively for the lus, and now that the rest of the lus have passed away, only the little princess is left. the best doctors have all been transferred there!¡± ¡°could she be suffering from a serious illness?¡± ¡°who knows? even if she gets a little cut on her finger, they¡¯ll mobilize the best doctors!¡± listening to the hushed conversation between the two nurses, lu wanwan tightly gripped her glass. it indeed was a case of having different destinies. wanwan also had the surname lu and was a daughter of the lus. still, with qingzhi around, she could only be a hidden illegitimate child. in her past life, she didn¡¯t know about this at this time. however, she had lived her entire life and was reborn at 17, so she knew everything about her background and what would happen in the future. she had just coincidentally bumped into lu qingzhi downstairs earlier. in her previous life, she had never interacted with lu qingzhi, only knowing her as a silly young lady who was foolishly infatuated with song yan. however, she had seen a post-mortem photo of lu qingzhi, so she recognized her at first sight. she had initially thought that lu qingzhi had a severe illness. still, she hid by the emergency exit and unexpectedly saw huo jiting. she was stunned. why was huo jiting here? in her previous life, she remembered that huo jiting had no connection with lu qingzhi whatsoever! what shocked her the most was that huo jiting was carrying that chubby lu qingzhi. he was such a prestigious and unparalleled person. how could he carry lu qingzhi like that? in fact, since her rebirth, the first person who came to her mind wasn¡¯t song yan but huo jiting. in her previous life, although huo jiting had quietly helped her in many ways, she always felt that he was elusive and his emotions were always unpredictable. this man was hard to understand, unlike song yan, who loved her passionately. so, in her previous life, she chose song yan. it¡¯s often said that what you can¡¯t have is the most desirable. after waking up, wanwan couldn¡¯t stop thinking about huo jiting. but she still came to rongcheng to find song yan because huo jiting should have been in yordania. she never expected to see huo jiting by lu qingzhi¡¯s side. ¡°lu wanwan, why are you here? haven¡¯t you finished refilling the water yet? your mother is looking for you all over the ward. why are you standing here? go quickly!¡± at this moment, the head nurse interrupted lu wanwan¡¯s wandering thoughts. ¡°i got it. thank you, miss!¡± lu wanwan quickly flashed a sweet seventeen-year-old girl¡¯s smile. ¡°by the way, miss, i heard that the little princess from the lus has arrived. i want to thank her for taking in my mother and allowing her to receive free medical treatment in the hospital!¡± look! she was also a young lady from the lus, but her mother was seriously ill. yet, she expressed her gratitude to lu qingzhi for allowing her mother to receive treatment in their hospital. in her previous life, she was indeed very grateful to lu qingzhi. but when she found out about her true identity, she couldn¡¯t help but find it ironic. lu qingzhi probably knew long ago that she was her sister but refused to take her back to the lus, leaving her to endure suffering and rejection from others! ¡°who told you that ms. lu is here!¡± the head nurse frowned. ¡°no need. ms. lu has always liked to do good deeds, and this favor is a small matter for her. remember this kindness, and you¡¯re not allowed to disturb her!¡± she wasn¡¯t allowed to go up. then how was she going to meet huo jiting? even though huo jiting didn¡¯t remember her now, if she could make him like her once, she could make him fall for the second time. they could only be hers, whether it was huo jiting or song yan. lu qingzhi was just someone who would die soon. she was waiting for lu qingzhi to die, and then she could inherit her estate as her sister! Chapter 19 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans the songs seized all of song yan¡¯s rv cards and even reclaimed the investments he had made for his friends. ¡°do you know that zhizhi is in the hospital? she¡¯s seriously injured, and you just left her and came back!¡± mr. song was furious, his face turning pale with anger. ¡°grandpa, she just sprained her ankle!¡± song yan forced himself to suppress the veins popping on his forehead. it was just a minor sprain. ¡°nonsense! zhizhi hates going to the hospital the most. if it wasn¡¯t a serious injury, how could she be hospitalized? go to the hospital immediately and take care of zhizhi!¡± mr. song slammed his hand on the table and glared. even though mr. song had scolded song yan before, it was usually talk. seeing him genuinely angry like this was a rare occurrence. ¡°dad, please don¡¯t be angry. i¡¯ll have ah yan go over right away. your blood pressure has been unstable lately, so please don¡¯t get angry again!¡± su hui quickly gave song yan a look and then had the nanny prepare a pile of expensive supplements, which she handed to song yan¡¯s assistant. ¡°take him to the hospital right now!¡± song yan¡¯s expression grew cold. when he thought of lu qingzhi, he couldn¡¯t help but remember the ¡°dumbass¡± written on the car window yesterday. he was genuinely worried that if he saw her again, he might be unable to control his anger and kill her! ¡°sir ¡­¡± sitting in the passenger seat, the assistant could sense song yan¡¯s unease. song yan was driving his favorite sports car rapidly, and it wasn¡¯t until they arrived at the parking lot that the assistant finally breathed a sigh of relief. however, they heard a loud ¡°bang¡± as they exited the car. the sound of something colliding with a trash can startled the assistant, making him tremble. the sound of a woman sobbing became audible. ¡°don¡¯t touch me. let go of me!¡± ¡°it¡¯s your fault for not knowing your place. i gave you a chance to be my girlfriend, and you dare to resist and hide from me? let¡¯s see how long you can hide!¡± then, there was the sound of clothing being violently ripped open. song yan frowned. as he took a step forward, his assistant quickly grabbed him. ¡°sir, we¡¯re here to visit princess qingzhi today. please, don¡¯t get involved in any trouble!¡± song yan turned back and gave his assistant a cold look. feeling intimidated, the assistant reluctantly let go. in the back seat of a car, lu wanwan was pinned down. her gaze filled with fear as she looked at the man in front of her. in her previous life, gao jianxiu had been constantly pestering her, and song yan had helped her. just now, gao jianxiu had come and wouldn¡¯t stop bothering her. she had initially wanted to walk away, but then she suddenly saw song yan¡¯s car entering the parking lot from a distance. previously, she had been song yan¡¯s wife for half her life, so she was familiar with his car. therefore, she deliberately provoked gao jianxiu. in her previous life, song yan had been her knight in shining armor, rescuing her from the clutches of gao jianxiu. she believed that song yan would surely come to her rescue once again in this new life. she remembered how song yan had kicked gao jianxiu to the ground, shielding her in his arms. he had even draped his suit jacket over her shoulders and spoken four sentences to her in a deep, soothing voice. ¡°don¡¯t be afraid, i¡¯m here!¡± ¡°don¡¯t worry, i¡¯ll break one of this scumbag¡¯s legs to give you an explanation!¡± ¡°what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°lu wanwan, that¡¯s a nice name!¡± she experienced such a situation in her previous life. at that time, she had been in the depths of despair, but these four sentences had touched her heart and made her feel something for this man. song yan, hurry up. come and save her! perhaps hearing her call, gao jianxiu, who was on top of her, was forcibly pulled away. lu wanwan wiped away her tears and weakly sat up, ready to express her gratitude to song yan. however, her voice got stuck in her throat. she saw lu qingzhi lift her foot with the plaster cast and kick gao jianxiu to the ground decisively. when she saw gao jianxiu trying to escape, lu qingzhi quickly turned around and delivered another kick to him. then, the stunned lu wanwan was pulled out of the back seat by lu qingzhi. lu qingzhi draped her oversized suit jacket over lu wanwan¡¯s shoulders, and then she heard lu qingzhi¡¯s gentle voice. ¡°don¡¯t be afraid, i¡¯m here!¡± lu wanwan was shocked. Chapter 20 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°don¡¯t worry. if this scum dares to do such a thing in my hospital, i¡¯ll break one of his legs and give you an explanation!¡± lu wanwan was speechless. ¡°by the way, what¡¯s your name?¡± lu qingzhi looked at the somewhat foolish-looking girl with a smile. was she in shock or something? lu wanwan was utterly dumbfounded. what was happening? why did lu qingzhi come to her rescue and not song yan? she had been trying to coincidentally encounter lu qingzhi and meet huo jiting for the past few days, but it seemed impossible! she had no choice but to settle for seeing song yan instead, but why was the current situation so different from her previous life? could her presence in rongcheng a year earlier have disrupted the development she had expected? lu wanwan¡¯s stunned gaze shifted from lu qingzhi to song yan. song yan, who stood opposite her, looked surprised. his gaze was not on the seemingly fragile and pitiful lu wanwan but on lu qingzhi¡¯s plastered ankle. ¡°lu qingzhi, did you treat that plaster cast like a brick?¡± song yan¡¯s lip twitched several times. was this what grandpa referred to as a severe injury? serious injury, my ass! lu qingzhi waved to qian xiao and said, ¡°bring the wheelchair over!¡± qian xiao came to his senses and quickly brought the wheelchair over, helping lu qingzhi sit down. ¡°i¡¯m lu wanwan!¡± lu wanwan suddenly spoke up, trying to get song yan¡¯s attention. she was feeling outraged now because song yan was staring at lu qingxi without paying much attention to her. she didn¡¯t believe it. song yan clearly said she had a nice name in her previous life. lu qingzhi¡¯s hand trembled. lu wanwan? the gorgeous girl in front of her was the female lead of this novel, lu wanwan! gosh! lu qingzhi suddenly thought of something. this plot seemed very familiar to her. lu wanwan was assaulted, and song yan came to her rescue. in the novel, this was when their love began to blossom. because lu wanwan has flawless fair skin and breathtaking beauty, song yan was initially captivated by her beauty. he tried to act cool and restrained himself, puffing his cigarette and pretending to be indifferent. however, deep down, he was becoming increasingly intrigued by lan wanwan. tsk, man! she might have stolen the spotlight for a moment there! qingzhi watched the show because she was curious how song yan would flirt with lu wanwan. however, she found it strange that this plot was supposed to unfold a year later, yet it was happening now. with a bewildered expression, song yan looked at lu wanwan, who had suddenly introduced herself. when he noticed the torn clothes revealing her fair skin, he paused. suppressing his boiling instincts as a man, song yan quickly turned. he saw lu wanwan and lu qingzhi looking at him curiously as if watching a show. ¡°lu qingzhi, what¡¯s with that look? where did your little pretty boy fianc¨¦ run off to? how come you¡¯re out here wandering alone!¡± lu qingzhi suddenly cued and grinned, reaching into her sweatpants pocket. she pulled out two tissues and tossed them onto song yan. song yan paused in confusion, then suddenly recalled yesterday on the road when he saw ¡°dumbass¡± written on the rear window using two tissues. there were lipstick marks on it, the same tissues used to write ¡°dumbass¡±! ¡°lu qingzhi!¡± song yan¡¯s eyes were filled with a storm. qingzhi raised her hand slowly and waved towards qian xiao, ¡°mr. qian, let¡¯s go home!¡± qian xiao was speechless. why did it suddenly seem like ms. lu is becoming more and more audacious? lu wanwan wrapped her oversized coat tightly around herself, feeling completely ignored. her eyes welled up with tears, and she quietly sobbed, whispering in disbelief, ¡°my ¡­ my name is lu wanwan!¡± ¡°lu wanwan, your name sounds nice,¡± said qingzhi as she suddenly turned around. lu wanwan was dumbfounded. damn it! why did qingzhi say everything that song yan should have said? she was crying out of anger! Chapter 21 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ji huo glanced at the document in the pantry and said, ¡°destroy it!¡± ¡°mr. huo, besides the investigation from the huos, there¡¯s another group of people discreetly looking into you recently.¡± han sheng put away the documents. ¡°however, they mainly focus on your social media accounts, photos, and such.¡± ji huo unbuttoned the top two buttons of his shirt collar, glanced at han sheng, who was about to offer him a cigarette, and said, ¡°i¡¯ve quit recently!¡± looking disappointed, han sheng withdrew his hand and continued, ¡°so, about the group investigating you ¡­¡± ¡°the photos are fake. as for the social media accounts ¡­ let¡¯s discuss that later!¡± ¡°uhm?¡± han sheng was momentarily confused. why would they discuss the social media accounts later? indeed, many people are trying to dig up information about mr. huo. he had a fake social media account to deal with the harassment from the huos¡¯ side. so, why not give them the fake one? at this moment, two young nurses¡¯ voices were heard outside the door. ¡°i heard there¡¯s a pervert who got into the hospital and beaten up by the little princess in a vital area. now he¡¯s crying and begging her not to call the police!¡± ¡°it¡¯s better to call the police. it¡¯s so scary!¡± ¡°but it seems like the little princess¡¯ cast has cracked. i always thought she was too delicate and timid. i didn¡¯t expect her to be so cool!¡± han sheng was shocked. ¡°did someone else try to assault the little princess? is his taste that extreme?¡± as soon as he finished speaking, he felt a chill run down his spine and belatedly looked at mr. huo. ¡°did i say something wrong?¡± ¡°don¡¯t contact me if there¡¯s nothing urgent recently!¡± ¡°hold on, mr. huo. going to the little princess¡¯ place is not a good idea either. she¡¯s using you to provoke song yan, and while it¡¯s fine for you to help her now, i¡¯m worried that if song yan doesn¡¯t come back and she starts to like you, what will you do? she seems to have administered something to song yan several times before. so, please be careful!¡± ¡°no need!¡± after leaving these words, han sheng watched mr. huo stride out of the pantry. why would he suddenly think it was unnecessary? he should be cautious and take preventive measures! what couldn¡¯t the little princess do? mr. huo trusted the little princess a lot. could he have misjudged her before, and the little princess was a virtuous woman who wasn¡¯t swayed by her beauty? he felt like he was apprehensive about mr. huo¡¯s innocence! clutching his coat tightly, han sheng sneaked out like a mistress who had just committed an affair. at the entrance of the hospital room, a man knelt, clutching qian xiao¡¯s clothes. ¡°qian xiao, i was wrong. please, i beg you, help me plead with the little princess!¡± the disturbance annoyed qian xiao, but his expression brightened when he saw ji huo. ¡°mr. ji!¡± ¡°what happened?¡± ¡°there was a minor incident in the parking lot just now. ms. lu asked me to call the police, but this man refused. he claimed that his family¡¯s company has business dealings with the lus and begged for mercy.¡± ¡°get a vasectomy. it¡¯s convenient here in the hospital!¡± ji huo replied, eyeing the man. ¡°vasectomy?¡± qian xiao was shocked by the harsh words. he thought mr. ji was a gentle person who might help the man plead his case. ¡°no, no, no! i¡¯ll go to the police station willingly. i¡¯m ready to turn myself in!¡± gao jianxiu was also taken aback and immediately changed his stance. he had a relative who became impotent after undergoing a vasectomy. qian xiao breathed a sigh of relief. he instructed the bodyguards to escort the man who volunteered to go to the police station and had him taken there to turn himself. ¡°where¡¯s the little princess? was she injured?¡± ¡°ms. lu wasn¡¯t injured, but the one who was bullied, ms. lu wanwan, sustained minor injuries. ms. lu and mr. song took lu wanwan to see a doctor!¡± ji huo¡¯s eyes showed a subtle change. it turned out that she wasn¡¯t the one who was bullied. Chapter 22 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans in the sterile room, the doctor was cleaning lu wanwan¡¯s wound. qingzhi observed lu wanwan. when it took her to breathe downstairs, she found this novel¡¯s male and female leads. she felt that she was pretty lucky. she had initially intended to inquire about lu wanwan. still, there was no need for that as lu wanwan had appeared ahead of time. after treating the wound, qingzhi instructed a nurse to prepare a new set of clothes for lu wanwan. lu wanwan silently took the clothes and began to put them on. ¡°don¡¯t worry. i¡¯ll make sure that guy gets taken to the police!¡± ¡°thank you, little princess!¡± lu wanwan forced a smile. ¡°thank you for coming to accompany me. let me push you!¡± qingzhi nodded. ¡°is everything okay now? if it is, i¡¯ll go back first. don¡¯t tell grandpa that you were seriously injured!¡± song yan waited by the wall and approached them when they came out. the man she kicked earlier had just managed to get up after a while. ¡°i didn¡¯t tell grandpa!¡± ¡°haha, i¡¯ve noticed that you¡¯re getting more shameless!¡± song yan placed a bunch of supplements from his assistant onto qingzhi¡¯s legs. qingzhi felt a bit overwhelmed by all this. ¡°didn¡¯t you tell him before? these are all prepared by my grandpa and my mother for you. didn¡¯t you mention that i should come over shortly after you were hospitalized?¡± in his mind, song yan had the image of her writing ¡°dumbass¡± on the car window yesterday. yesterday was the first time he had conceded, allowing her to overtake and stop the car. yet, she dared to call him a ¡°dumbass¡±? perhaps she thought that because he compromised and stayed at her house once, she believed he would always compromise in the future. in the past, she was incredibly foolish. even though she was born into the lus, she didn¡¯t have the demeanor of a proper young lady. now, it was even worse. just look at how qingzhi acted when she fought. it was even more disgraceful than before! ¡°you better take these back and use them to fix your brain!¡± qingzhi picked up a box from the top and threw it towards song yan¡¯s head. at that moment, song yan instinctively dodged the heavy object, but suddenly, a slender figure rushed out. he attempted to shield her from the object, but the heavy box of supplements struck lu wanwan¡¯s waist despite his quick reaction. lu wanwan grunted, and her face turned pale as her body swayed.instinctively, song yan embraced her. qingzhi was shocked. she knew that song yan could have dodged it, and he did. however, the female lead still got closer to him. don¡¯t take me to develop the romantic plot if you plan to do so! ¡°lu qingzhi, have you gone crazy?¡± song yan released lu wanwan, his gaze falling on her delicate waist. his actions were still quite gentlemanly. ¡°are you alright?¡± lu wanwan shook her head, still appearing somewhat frightened. ¡°mr. song, are you here at the hospital just to yell at a patient?¡± a deep voice echoed in the hallway. lu qingzhi turned and saw ji huo¡¯s long legs quickly approaching her. he swiftly swept away the heavy supplements piled on her lap, causing them to crash to the floor. this sudden action startled qingzhi, too. ¡°who gave you permission to throw it?¡± song yan released wanwan. he hadn¡¯t expected lu qingzhi to bring ji huo to the hospital, and a surge of anger rose in his chest. he kicked the supplements on the floor and looked coldly at ji huo. ¡°you better pick them up! do you have the qualifications to touch these expensive things?¡± just as song yan finished speaking, a card was thrown at his face with a loud smack, causing him to turn his head instinctively. after he regained his composure, he looked at lu qingzhi in shock. lu qingzhi leaned against the back of the wheelchair, legs crossed, and tilted her head back to smile at him. ¡°there¡¯s one million in this card. can my fianc¨¦ touch these broken things on the floor?¡± Chapter 23 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans the card wasn¡¯t heavy at all, but song yan felt like he had been slapped. just a week ago, lu qingzhi was the clingy person who waited for him outside the club until 2 in the morning. and now, she threw a card with only a million in his face to humiliate him. no one had ever dared to be so audacious in front of him. lu wanwan stood by the wall, feeling somewhat lost. what surprised her the most at this moment wasn¡¯t that song yan pushed her away, nor was it that song yan and huo jiting were at odds with each other because of someone else. it was because huo jiting laughed. in her previous life, she got to know him and liked to get close to him. however, as she grew closer, she realized he was a person with an outwardly warm but inwardly cold demeanor. despite his noble and refined appearance, his inner self was cold. even his smiles seemed rehearsed, making it difficult for people to detect flaws. but now, the current version of huo jiting was genuinely laughing because of this scene. his eyes and lips were filled with genuine laughter, making her feel thrilled and uncomfortable. he was a revered kingpin in the yordania business world, holding assets that could rival the lus. yet, he was genuinely delighted over one million? how could it be so easy? lu qingzhi glanced at her fianc¨¦ and noticed that he had restrained his smile and seemed to be texting someone. song yan¡¯s face turned cold this time, and he struggled to suppress his anger. ¡°lu qingzhi, don¡¯t go too far in everything. be careful. my patience is limited!¡± he was curious about what was in lu qingzhi¡¯s mind. at first, he thought lu qingzhi was using ji huo to provoke him. however, he increasingly felt that lu qingzhi was genuinely protecting ji huo. could it be that she was rejected too many times, gave up on herself, and then fell for ji huo, an obscure, pretty boy who easily won her over with just a few words? by bringing someone of unknown background into the family, she risked destroying the lus¡¯ century-old legacy. qingzhi swung her leg and rested her chin on her hand as she contemplated, ¡°whether or not you have unlimited patience, it has nothing to do with me. but my patience is running thin! are you going to leave, song yan? your presence here is annoying me!¡± this downright inflammatory response fueled the fire and truly infuriated song yan. he wanted to open lu qingzhi¡¯s head to see what was inside. just as he stepped forward, ji huo lightly kicked a bottle of bird¡¯s nest in front of him. song yan stepped on it and slipped, hitting his back against the wall with a loud thud, feeling like his internal organs were about to burst out. lu wanwan gasped and took several steps back. qingzhi was startled. even her casted foot stopped swaying. she looked at her inattentive fianc¨¦ and then gave qian xiao a signal. ¡°quick, get someone to help mr. song go see a doctor!¡± don¡¯t wait for song yan to react and cause trouble with ji huo! ¡°is it a tradition of the songs to lay hands on women, or is it just your instinct, song yan?¡± ji huo pulled qingzhi¡¯s wheelchair a bit further away. ¡°damn it! are you looking for death?¡± song yan shook off qian xiao, his face darkening. he had no intention of laying hands on lu qingzhi. he had forgotten why he stepped forward. he was just furious, but he would never lay hands on lu qingzhi, no matter how angry he was. with those words from this pretty boy, lu qingzhi must have thought he intended to hit her. the pretty boy didn¡¯t have good intentions! ¡°yeah, you can try!¡± ji huo turned his wrist, removed the watch, and put it on qingzhi¡¯s wrist. Chapter 24 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans qingzhi shook the watch. she noticed it was an old-fashioned timepiece with a slightly worn dial. she didn¡¯t recognize the brand. however, why did ji huo give her a watch? he was the representative of the top-notch circle. in novels, the male lead always has to be strong. as unimportant cannon fodder in this story, could they be defeated by song yan as a male lead? in the novel, it was described that song yan was quite rebellious when he was young, frequently getting into fights and having excellent martial skills, rarely finding a match. ¡°quickly protect ji huo!¡± she pushed qian xiao¡¯s arm without hesitation, a feeling that ji huo might be at a disadvantage deeply rooted in her. qian xiao was speechless. he was just a delicate butler. was this the difference between a fianc¨¦ and a butler? he is also a human. he can also be afraid, and he also needs comfort and protection! therefore, qian xiao pushed his glasses and looked at the bodyguard beside him. ¡°protect him!¡± before song yan could move, a hospital security guard hurriedly approached, panting and looking at song yan with a frightened expression. ¡°mr. song, a group of people in black suddenly rushed into the parking lot just now, and your car ¡­ was vandalized!¡± not only did song yan¡¯s head buzz for a moment, but lu wanwan¡¯s head also seemed to be ringing, and they both felt their hearts bleeding. she had recognized song yan based on this car in the parking lot just now. this car was a ccxr trevita, a limited edition supercar with only three units worldwide and one of song yan¡¯s most beloved cars. in her previous life, song yan had given her this car as a gift. fifty million wasn¡¯t expensive, but the rarity and uniqueness of this car make it priceless. it was incredibly rare, and to think it was just smashed like that! in my previous life, it was different! was it a side effect caused by my early appearance? lu wanwan was confused. song yan didn¡¯t care about the fight with ji huo. his face turned pale, and he quickly strode towards the parking lot downstairs. when song yan saw his beloved car, he felt like killing someone. the car he sent for monthly maintenance, the one he was so protective of, now looked like a piece of scrap metal after being vandalized. ¡°call the police!¡± the chill running through song yan was enough to frighten his assistant. so, the assistant didn¡¯t dare to delay and quickly called the police. the police had just left and returned. the hospital was very cooperative with the investigation. after reviewing the surveillance footage, they discovered that all the cameras were covered, and the individuals who vandalized the car acted with purpose, specifically targeting mr. song¡¯s car. qingzhi securely placed the card with one million in it in the ward and looked at qian xiao. ¡°so, they still haven¡¯t found out who vandalized song yan¡¯s car, right?¡± ¡°they¡¯ve been investigating for a while and still haven¡¯t found anything. the people who vandalized the car are well-trained!¡± ¡°so, this hospital isn¡¯t as safe as we thought,¡± qingzhi advised, glancing at qian xiao. ¡°please remember to strengthen security measures, and let¡¯s hope that incidents like this won¡¯t happen again.¡± ji huo¡¯s fingers paused as he peeled the apple, and his deep eyes focused on qingzhi¡¯s face. ¡°are you feeling sorry for him?¡± ¡°uhm ¡­¡± qingzhi couldn¡¯t exactly say she was worried about her car and safety, as that would make her seem cold-hearted. after a moment of thought, she didn¡¯t deny it and instead shifted the conversation, smiling as she looked at ji huo. ¡°is the apple for me?¡± his fingers were long and well-kept, with neatly trimmed nails. the apple he was peeling with those hands must be very sweet. ji huo didn¡¯t say a word. after the final slice of apple peel fell into the trash can with its fruity aroma, he picked up the apple and headed toward the kitchen. as the door closed behind him, all was silent. qingzhi blinked her eyes. it seemed that the apple wasn¡¯t meant for her. she realized she might have misunderstood the situation. Chapter 25 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°qian xiao, how¡¯s your investigation into huo jiting going?¡± fiddling with the watch on her wrist, qingzhi asked casually. she had forgotten to return the watch to ji huo. he must have given her the watch because of the fight. he was worried the watch might get damaged during the scuffle, so this watch should be pretty important to him. ¡°didn¡¯t find much, just got a blurry image!¡± qian xiao handed the phone to qingzhi. qingzhi stared at the photo for a while. despite it being a candid shot, she could vaguely recognize the person¡¯s face. his face looked quite attractive, and he looked charismatic. it matches the descriptions of huo jiting from the novel quite well. however, as she looked at the face, qingzhi inexplicably felt a sense of regret. perhaps it was because of her preconceived notions. her fianc¨¦ was exceptionally handsome, so she expected huo jiting¡¯s appearance to be at least on the same level. this way, it would do justice to all those years she stayed up late voting and supporting the novel¡¯s characters, right? ¡°miss, do you still need to inquire about mr. huo?¡± ¡°yup, please continue!¡± understanding your enemy is crucial. even though the kitchen door was closed, some of the conversation from outside could still be heard. a message from han sheng appeared on the phone placed on the countertop, making a beep sound. han sheng: mr. huo, the car is beyond repair and can¡¯t be restored to its original condition. that guy, song yan, dares to mess with us repeatedly. he needs a lesson to understand who¡¯s the boss here! ji huo: ok. ji huo: reveal my real social media account to the people investigating me. han sheng: mr. huo, have you known who they are? ji huo: it¡¯s the little princess. han sheng was shocked. han sheng: alright, mr. huo. i understand. i¡¯ll reveal it quietly! the kitchen door opened, and qingzhi asked qian xiao to continue the investigation. then, she smiled as she watched ji huo put a plate of apples on the small table in front of her. the apples inside were neatly and evenly sliced, and qingzhi raised an eyebrow. ji huo appeared very refined. however, seeing him do these things skillfully and meticulously, did he do this for others regularly or other women? qingzhi just ate a mouthful of food when her phone rang. she finished eating without slowing down. only then did she pick up the phone.¡±grandma zhou, i might have to stay in the hospital for a few more days.¡± ¡°miss, the doctor at the mansion has returned, and it¡¯s much more comfortable here. i¡¯m worried you won¡¯t be comfortable in the hospital. i¡¯ve already sent someone to pick you up!¡± ¡°no need. i¡¯ll go back the day after tomorrow!¡± ¡°miss, how can the people in the hospital take good care of you? when i came yesterday, the footsteps of that nurse were so loud, and you¡¯re a light sleeper. you can¡¯t be disturbed. i¡¯ve reminded that nurse, but she still walked with such loud steps. and the hospital food is just trying to deceive people. the beef has been sitting for over a day and is not fresh. eating something not fresh can upset your stomach!¡± ¡°no need ¡­¡± ¡°alright, miss. i¡¯m going to prepare dinner for you now. you need to be a good girl!¡± after saying this, grandma zhou hastily hung up the phone. the results of the examinations that qingzhi wanted were also available. apart from a high body fat percentage, the other aspects of her health seemed quite good. so, what exactly did lu qingzhi die off in the novel? just saying she ¡°died of an illness¡± seems vague and perfunctory! ¡°qian xiao, let¡¯s go back to the mansion now!¡± qingzhi said as she set down her fork. since grandma zhou has said so, she probably won¡¯t be able to stay in the hospital any longer today. after all, the hospital¡¯s director is grandma zhou¡¯s nephew. Chapter 26 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans lu wanwan sat outside the corridor, and the nurse tried to persuade her to leave several times. because it was the little princess¡¯ instructions to find a good ward for lu wanwan to recuperate, the nurses also didn¡¯t dare to remove her in the presence of the bodyguards forcibly. lu qingzhi was probably going back to the mansion. the room suddenly became busy, and lu wanwan watched as everyone surrounded her. only ji huo sat quietly on the side with a calm expression. she had inquired about the relationship between lu qingzhi and song yan a while ago. lu qingzhi couldn¡¯t win song yan¡¯s heart, so he publicly rejected her and immediately got herself an outstanding-looking fianc¨¦. however, lu wanwan didn¡¯t expect that this person would turn out to be huo jiting! and everyone referred to him as ji huo. lu qingzhi was daring. did she know who the person she kidnapped was? she probably didn¡¯t know that she was already in trouble. and i wonder what method she used to control mr. huo! ¡°miss, please put the apples from the plate into a container. mr. ji cut them, and we don¡¯t want to waste a single piece!¡± qian xiao tidied up calmly and even momentarily greeted the nurse. lu wanwan began to look puzzled, but soon, she was on the verge of tears because of lu qingzhi¡¯s stupidity. she couldn¡¯t believe she had even enslaved mr. huo to cut apples. mr. huo was the sole heir of the rolands in yordania, and the long-lost eldest grandson the huos in haicheng had been searching for. his status was noble, and it was inconceivable for him to engage in such trivial matters. did lu qingzhi make mr. huo cut apples? how does she usually bully him? did she humiliate huo jiting as if he were one of those pretty boys? her actions have inadvertently offended two major families, and she was acting quite foolishly! lu wanwan tightened her coat around her. she had been reborn and possessed unique advantages. she was well aware of huo jiting¡¯s identity and could use this to her advantage, gaining control over him. with the support and protection of song yan and huo jiting and lu qingzhi¡¯s death, she could potentially build a vast business empire if she managed to secure her position. she was thinking about it when she saw a large group of people surrounding lu qingzhi walking out. probably because too many people surrounded her, lu qingzhi didn¡¯t notice her. mr. huo was walking at the back, and lu wanwan¡¯s eyes lit up as she quickly walked over, taking off her suit jacket and holding it in her hands. she stopped him hesitantly. ¡°mr. ji, this jacket belongs to you, right? i¡¯m returning it. it got a bit dirty because of me ¡­¡± this jacket was the one that lu qingzhi pulled off her shoulders in the parking lot and draped over herself. she found it strange when lu qingzhi had a man¡¯s suit jacket. it wasn¡¯t until she saw mr. huo in the corridor just now that she realized that the style of this suit jacket matched his pants. so she quickly realized that this jacket belonged to mr. huo. ji huo glanced at her and took the jacket. he nodded and walked past her towards the elevator. however, the elevator doors had already closed, and he couldn¡¯t get in. the woman inside, who was surrounded, didn¡¯t even notice that one person was missing from getting into the elevator. ji huo was speechless. lu wanwan¡¯s mind was filled with the faint smile that huo jiting gave her as he nodded slightly. her heart was pounding, and she was overjoyed when she turned around to see that he hadn¡¯t entered the elevator. was he avoiding sharing the same elevator with lu qingzhi? or was he waiting for her? but now, with so many nurses in the corridor, quite a few people were watching when she spoke to him earlier. if she approached him again, it might be reported to lu qingzhi by these nurses. so she couldn¡¯t go over, which was a pity! lu qingzhi realized in the parking lot when she was surrounded by people getting into the car. ¡°where is my beloved fianc¨¦?¡± qian xiao hurriedly turned around and looked back. ¡°where is mr. ji?¡± the crowd quickly cleared a path but didn¡¯t see the beloved fiance of the little princess. not far away, her beloved fianc¨¦ arrived late, casually tossing his suit jacket into a nearby trash can. he turned to look at lu qingzhi with a smirk, saying, ¡°luckily, i made it in time. i was afraid you would only realize your beloved fianc¨¦ was missing when you got home!¡± lu qingzhi was stunned. Chapter 27 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans was this a way of throwing a tantrum indirectly? qingzhi moved inside and skipped that topic. this man was also discreet and stopped discussing ¡°she had completely forgotten him¡± without further elaboration. the car drove quickly, and the fact that qingzhi returned to the mansion happened earlier than expected. the security guard at the entrance hurriedly reported to grandma zhou that the car had already entered the mansion of the lus. in the garden, two maids were weeding. ¡°i heard that grandma zhou went to pick up ms. lu. she should return in about an hour, so let¡¯s work faster!¡± ¡°did you hear that several security guards were fired? it seems they didn¡¯t inform grandma zhou last time and released ms. lu¡¯s car without permission!¡± ¡°you shouldn¡¯t mention that. the last person you want to offend in this mansion is not ms. lu but grandma zhou. grandma zhou raised ms. lu, and she¡¯s always followed grandma zhou¡¯s orders.¡± ¡°it¡¯s more than just that. look at the mansion¡¯s people who handle finances, personnel, and medical affairs. most of them are grandma zhou¡¯s trusted individuals. even when the master of the lus summoned qian xiao into the mansion before his death and explicitly prohibited his dismissal in his will, qian xiao still held the position of an assistant. he can¡¯t compare to grandma zhou¡¯s status!¡± ¡°it seems like grandma zhou is acting like the master now, practically the lord of the mansion. ms. lu doesn¡¯t matter much, but we must follow grandma zhou¡¯s orders!¡± qian xiao coughed lightly. the two maids turned around in a panic when they saw qian xiao and lu qingzhi. their faces turned pale, and they held the weeds in their hands, standing to the side with their heads down, too afraid to speak. qian xiao sneakily glanced at qingzhi. he felt panicked for the two maids. there have been people who used to gossip behind grandma zhou¡¯s back and secretly reported things to ms. lu. in the end, they were all taught a lesson and fired. for ms. lu, grandma zhou was the only family she had, the person she trusted the most. ¡°miss ¡­¡± before qian xiao could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by qingzhi. ¡°i don¡¯t want to hear these words again in the future, understand?¡± qingzhi¡¯s gaze swept over them, and she saw them nodding. her expression softened, and she smiled, ¡°alright, go back to work!¡± did it just end with such a casual remark? not only were the two maids surprised, but even qian xiao was also surprised. ms. lu was becoming kinder and kinder. qingzhi tried to make herself smile more innocently. as soon as she turned her head, she saw ji huo looking at her with a smile in the corner of his eye. she suddenly felt that she might have acted too foolishly, making ji huo think she was foolish, which was why he seemed so pleased. grandma zhou had already prepared a large table of food in the mansion for lu qingzhi. seeing the love in lu qingzhi¡¯s eyes, she said, ¡°miss, come over here and eat. today, i made your favorite pork trotter soup!¡± the soup was served in one bowl, without a portion for ji huo. ¡°qian xiao, get a bowl for mr. ji, too!¡± ¡°miss, this was made by me, and you¡¯ve never shared what i¡¯ve cooked with outsiders or servants before!¡± grandma zhou¡¯s expression changed slightly, and her sharp gaze swept over ji huo. ¡°he¡¯s not an outsider or a servant. he¡¯s my fianc¨¦ and the future master of the lus. besides, grandma zhou, i¡¯ve had a reduced appetite lately and can¡¯t finish this whole pot. let him help me eat some!¡± qingzhi gently coaxed, her voice soft. grandma zhou¡¯s face turned cold, but she couldn¡¯t confront qingzhi directly. she just stared coldly at ji huo. qian xiao was affected by the tense atmosphere and remained silent as he served the soup on the table. however, mr. ji wasn¡¯t affected at all. instead, he picked up qingzhi¡¯s soup and tasted it lightly. lu qingzhi was stunned. his first reaction was that he was eating from the same bowl as her. Chapter 28 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°the salt and fat exceeded the level. the little princess has been eating lightly lately. suddenly, having these things will upset her stomach.¡± after saying this, ji huo poured the two soup bowls back into the pot and pushed the small pot towards qian xiao. ¡°you can have it!¡± looking at the small pot in front of him, with the pig trotters floating up and down in the soup, qian xiao was dumbfounded. his diet had been quite light over the past couple of days. grandma zhou was angry, but as soon as she was about to speak, she was silenced by the intense gaze of ji huo. it was as if she had been drawn into the center of a storm and momentarily lost her composure. it was not the look of an ordinary person. in that moment, she felt like she had returned to her childhood, the first time she had seen the young mr. lu, with feelings of fear and submission being her initial reaction. grandma zhou frowned, momentarily disoriented due to her brief lapse earlier. she took a deep breath and resumed her kindly demeanor when facing qingzhi again. ¡°it¡¯s all my fault. miss, you¡¯ve never liked eating light food. i thought you had suffered in the hospital and wanted to nourish you properly!¡± ¡°grandma zhou, it¡¯s not your fault. my stomach hasn¡¯t been well recently, and ji huo is concerned about me. he didn¡¯t mean it this way, so please don¡¯t blame him!¡± qingzhi¡¯s chubby little face squeezed out a faint smile. ¡°miss, please wait a moment. i¡¯ll have the kitchen prepare some light dishes for you immediately!¡± grandma zhou said, not addressing qingzhi¡¯s previous comment. after saying this, she turned and walked away in her black low-heeled shoes. the girl behind grandma zhou had been staring at ji huo, completely focused on him. it was only when grandma zhou left that she suddenly snapped out of it, picked up the small pot, and followed grandma zhou. upon arriving in the kitchen, the girl threw the pot and soup into the trash can. the people in the kitchen witnessed this scene but dared not utter a word. the girl was the granddaughter of grandma zhou¡¯s sister and was also responsible for the kitchen. no one dared to say anything, and they all lowered their heads to focus on their tasks. ¡°you all can leave. ms. lu prefers light meals, and i¡¯ll personally prepare them.¡± the girl glanced at the chefs in the kitchen. the chefs all finished their work and lined up to leave the kitchen. after everyone had left, grandma zhou glared at the girl unhappily. ¡°xiaoman, who are you so angry at? is it me or miss? you must remember ms. lu will always be the young lady. even if she hits or scolds you, you have no right to be angry!¡± miao xiaoman, scolded by grandma zhou like this, felt a bit regretful for being stubborn. she again picked up the pot from the trash can, although most of the soup had spilled. ¡°grandma, it seems like ms. lu is becoming disobedient. normally, she always accepts what we prepare for her. this time, she went to the hospital for so long, and yesterday, even when you went to pick her up, she still wouldn¡¯t come back!¡± grandma zhou¡¯s expression was horrid. ¡°i raised ms. lu, so i understand her personality. she¡¯s timid, doesn¡¯t have much initiative, and her heart is too soft. others easily influence her. ji huo is not simple. in such a short time, he gained ms. lu¡¯s trust. he must have whispered something into her ear. that¡¯s why we can¡¯t let this man stay!¡± ¡°what do you want to do with him?¡± miao xiaoman asked nervously. ¡°you, girl, didn¡¯t you think ji huo looks good?¡± grandma zhou chuckled, ¡°you were sneaking glances at him just now!¡± ¡°grandma, do you mean ¡­¡± ¡°you¡¯re young and beautiful, with so many men pursuing you, and you¡¯ve never missed the ones you set your sights on. do what you want!¡± grandma zhou glanced at miao xiaoman and then walked out of the kitchen. miao xiaoman¡¯s eyes lit up. did grandma zhou give her approval to seduce ji huo? she had met many men before, but those men couldn¡¯t even compare to ji huo. to be able to sleep next to a man like him, she couldn¡¯t ask for anything more! Chapter 29 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡­ in the dining room, qingzhi held a cup of hot milk, took a sip even though she found it distasteful, and then qian xiao gave her huo jiting¡¯s social media account. ¡°where did you get this, and is it his account?¡± ¡°the source is quite reliable, and i paid a hefty sum for it. however, many people have been trying to find mr. huo¡¯s social media account for years, especially those connected to the huos in haicheng. but i¡¯ve heard that mr. huo keeps a low profile, so the person who gave me this account can¡¯t be completely certain that it belongs to him.¡± qingzhi nodded. finding out what huo jiting looked like was already quite an accomplishment. as for whether it was real or fake, they would find out once they communicated with the person! ¡°which mr. huo are you investigating about?¡± ji huo asked casually, looking at qingzhi. at this moment, miao xiaoman walked in with a cup of freshly brewed coffee. seeing ji huo¡¯s indifferent demeanor, she couldn¡¯t resist the temptation and placed the coffee in front of him. ¡°mr. ji, this is freshly ground americano. i wonder if it suits your taste.¡± ji huo nodded, looking elegant and refined. with ji huo¡¯s approval, miao xiaoman felt elated inside. strictly speaking, her appearance was one of the best in the mansion. even though lu qingzhi owned the lus, she was chubby and ugly. men generally prefer attractive individuals, and she was confident that now, in the eyes of ji huo, she could easily outshine lu qingzhi. ¡°i¡¯m investigating enemies,¡± lu qingzhi replied as she glanced at ji huo, then quickly looked at miao xiaoman. she lowered her head and continued to focus on her phone. she created a new account and then followed the suspected account that might belong to huo jiting, @cadmiun. this suspected account was low-profile, with zero following and only 32 followers, including herself. she glanced at @cadmiun¡¯s followers. they all were very low-key accounts as well. recalling, qingzhi realized that these low-profile followers matched the interests of several friends of huo jiting. some liked photography, some liked long legs, and some enjoyed horse racing. they all fit. so, @cadmiun was very likely to be huo jiting. his registration time has been seven years, but all his posts put together are barely ten. moreover, there were only some selfies or personal photos, pictures of schools, architecture, art exhibitions, and sharing about a love for horses, which all appear dull and cultured. in the novel, huo jiting is portrayed as quite the charmer. still, he isn¡¯t very responsible, and he can be hot on the outside but cold on the inside. in the novel, huo jiting is portrayed as a charming antagonist. however, now that she has entered the world of the novel, huo jiting has become her number one adversary to be wary of. ¡°tsk! he¡¯s lustful but pretends to be such a good man!¡± qingzhi took another sip of her milk, biting on the straw as she glanced playfully at ji huo. ¡°my beloved fianc¨¦, i¡¯m not talking about you!¡± ji huo glanced at the flattened straw in qingzhi¡¯s mouth, then at his phone. a profile named @zhizhi had followed him and liked all his photos. she was scolding him. running his fingers along the edge of his coffee cup, he wondered where this notion of ¡°lustful¡± had come from. he had no prior involvement with qingzhi. miao xiaoman stood opposite ji huo, just a couple of steps away. she kept her eyes fixed on his fingers, long and clean, as he slowly ran them along the edge of his cup. he might be subtly hinting at something to her. at this moment, qian xiao stood there like a wooden post while ms. lu focused on her phone, showing no interaction with mr. ji. who was mr. ji putting on this deadly lazy appearance for, except for her? there was no one else here. sipping on a sip of milk she disliked, pouting, qingzhi sent numerous direct messages to @cadmiun, presumably huo jiting, but hadn¡¯t received a response yet. Chapter 30 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ji huo¡¯s gaze fell on qingzhi¡¯s lips, and she impatiently played with a mouthful of milk. a drop of milk hung in the center of her lips, and naturally pink lip color was simply an irresistible temptation. ¡°mr. ji ¡­¡± miao xiaoman thought of asking if he needed a new cup of coffee since he hadn¡¯t touched his current one, but she was suddenly intimidated by the coldness in his eyes. this feeling was like she had disturbed something vital, and he was impatient. and in the next moment, that trace of coldness was concealed entirely without a trace. it seemed like her feeling just now was just her illusion. ¡°yeah, what¡¯s the matter?¡± ji huo didn¡¯t lift his eyelids. his lips and eyebrows remained gentle. miao xiaoman breathed a sigh of relief. it was her misconception. ¡°is it because i made americano for you without asking? if you don¡¯t like the taste, would you like me to get you a different one?¡± ¡°miao xiaoman, why are you so talkative today?¡± qian xiao couldn¡¯t help but interject. he usually didn¡¯t bother with miao xiaoman, but today, she was too annoying. ms. lu was right there, yet she wouldn¡¯t stop talking to mr. ji. she thought ms. lu was easy to bully. ¡°i, i didn¡¯t mean ¡­ i just noticed that mr. ji wasn¡¯t drinking coffee, so i thought maybe it wasn¡¯t to his taste. after all, mr. ji is ms. lu¡¯s fianc¨¦, and it¡¯s our job in the kitchen to know his preferences!¡± ¡°yup, xiaoman did the right thing!¡± qingzhi praised with a smile, then walked towards the elevator with her phone. her thoughts were completely absorbed in it. ¡°i¡¯m going back to my room!¡± qian xiao was speechless. he no longer knew what to say if ms. lu was so innocent and kind without defenses! miao xiaoman knew ms. lu was easy to deceive, which gave her little sense of accomplishment. she knew that if she showed that she wholeheartedly worked for ms. lu, ms. lu would believe her! she entered the elevator, cradling her phone, and her smile instantly faded. huft! she knew so little about her fianc¨¦. fortunately, she had miao xiaoman to keep an eye on whether ji huo was a scoundrel or if he genuinely appeared to be upright and restrained. in any case, ji huo was now in miao xiaoman¡¯s hands to deal with for now. she continued to message huo jiting, but he ignored all her messages. indeed, huo jiting was quite aloof! she returned to her bathroom, took a deep breath, and, from a suitable angle, snapped a photo that she sent to the renowned mr. huo. downstairs, ji huo calmly ignored numerous messages from @zhizhi, lifting his coffee cup and sipping it slowly. at that moment, a new message with an image attachment caught his attention. under the black bra¡¯s framing, her skin appeared exceptionally fair and had an impressive, striking visual impact. ji huo felt a sudden constriction in his chest. he involuntarily choked on his coffee, coughing violently. miao xiaoman hurriedly brought a tissue box over, only to see mr. ji regain his composure and grace in minutes. he then placed his phone face down on the table. she only saw a lingering image on the phone screen, which seemed to be a close-up photo of a breast. miao xiaoman felt jealous because the woman in the photo was much larger than her. however, upon further thought, she felt more at ease. she had just thought mr. ji was difficult to get along with, but now she finally understood that he was also an ordinary man. an ordinary man would like women who are good-looking and have good figures. therefore, she was confident that she could win him over. Chapter 31 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans qingzhi sent six or seven pictures she found online in a row. not that she wanted to deceive with the photos, but rather because lu qingzhi was young and didn¡¯t have a great body, not to say sending a picture of her assets to a stranger. well, he must be dreaming or something! if mr. huo didn¡¯t respond to greetings, he should at least react to receiving some enticing photos, right? mr. huo didn¡¯t disappoint on his end, either. there was a response shortly after. the response was to block her. qingzhi registered a new account again but made no impulsive moves this time. she silently liked all the posts again and then tossed her phone aside. indeed, it was challenging to converse with a man like him, who seemed reserved and hard to approach. don¡¯t hurry. just take it slow! according to the novel¡¯s plot, huo jiting should only officially come to adorini next year. his first appearance in rongcheng will also be at a cocktail party where he will meet lu wanwan. it would be useless to be overly cautious of what will happen in a year from now. ding! at this moment, her phone beeped. she picked it up and saw that it wasn¡¯t a reply from mr. huo but a message from song yan. song yan: don¡¯t forget about the mountain road race tomorrow! qingzhi: you sent it to the wrong person, you goof! conversely, song yan was so frustrated that he almost smashed his phone. ever since the day their engagement was called off, every word from lu qingzhi seemed like an attempt to drive him crazy. song yan: this road race was initiated by you, and the initiator must be present. that¡¯s the rule! qingzhi just remembered that there was indeed such a thing. lu qingzhi initiated the road race, and she knew that song yan and his friends were passionate about racing. so, she offered her family¡¯s property for them to use for racing. lu qingzhi did things she didn¡¯t like to please song yan. she couldn¡¯t understand why he insisted on racing on a mountain road. she thought it would be better to walk her dog there. oh, didn¡¯t your car get smashed? why race anymore? behave yourself, song yan. in any case, i won¡¯t be going! qingzhi sent a message and then set her phone aside. she took a quick shower and went to bed. leaving his phone on the side, song yan was so frustrated that he felt pain in his heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys! ¡­ song yan sent two consecutive messages inside the clubhouse, but they both went unanswered. when he called, she didn¡¯t answer the first time, and her phone was switched off the second time. ¡°mr. song, how about asking the little princess to bring a few sports cars from her house tomorrow? i¡¯ve been eyeing the customized ferrari in her garage for a while now!¡± ¡°drive your car!¡± song yan glanced at him and tossed his phone onto the table. ¡°don¡¯t do that. my car is really hard to drive. how can it compare to the ferrari that the little princess had professionally modified? just talk to her, mr. song. if you ask, she¡¯ll agree!¡± ¡°hmph!¡± song yan glanced at the person and said, ¡°get lost!¡± the other person didn¡¯t expect song yan to get angry and didn¡¯t dare to argue with him. he awkwardly smiled, picked up his drink, and left. qi yiming handed a cigarette to song yan and asked, ¡°did the little princess upset you again?¡± qi yiming was quite curious. a while ago, when the little princess proposed this mountain road race, mr. song rejected her in person, saying he wouldn¡¯t participate for some reason. it had only been a few days. why did he suddenly want to participate now? and lately, whenever qi yiming thinks of lu qingzhi, the word ¡°dumbass¡± won¡¯t leave his mind. it was toxic. Chapter 32 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans in retrospect, what he did to block the little princess¡¯ car that day was inappropriate. but the little princess was also too ruthless. after all, she had been in a relationship with song yan for many years. she shouldn¡¯t have been so harsh! it felt like lovers turning into enemies in a matter of minutes. ¡°have you found out who damaged my car?¡± song yan¡¯s face carried a hint of anger hidden within the gentle swirls of smoke, drawing the attention of many well-known women present. in short, song yan publicly rejected lu qingzhi at their engagement banquet and was currently single, which had given hope to many people. ¡°no, the surveillance cameras in the hospital parking lot were obstructed. this group of people perfectly chose blind spots in the surveillance coverage, avoided being captured on camera, and disappeared from the surveillance footage. they were highly trained, all to vandalize your car.¡± it felt like they were using their skills for minor purposes! qi yiming didn¡¯t say the last sentence. after all, that car was precious to song yan. he rarely drove it and put a lot of effort into maintaining it. having it smashed like this is indeed a pity. most importantly, it was a limited edition. even if song yan wanted to return it to the factory, it couldn¡¯t be entirely in its original condition. at this moment, there was a commotion outside, with loud noises and women¡¯s screams. ¡°don¡¯t touch me, let me go!¡± then, the door to their private room was pushed open, and a gorgeous girl stumbled in. the girl had messy hair, and the clothes on her shoulders were torn open. she ran in a panic, but the people behind her caught her. at this moment, the girl noticed song yan and her eyes lit up. she exclaimed, ¡°mr. song, please save me!¡± the people in the private room were initially watching the commotion. however, they quickly called security over when they saw that the girl knew song yan, and he had put out his cigarette and stood up, indicating they knew each other. the people who had come to apprehend lu wanwan didn¡¯t expect she would also know the famous song yan. they were startled and quickly left the scene without needing security to intervene. in astonishment, qi yiming looked at lu wanwan and brought a blanket to cover her. he asked, ¡°what happened, girl? how did you end up in such a mess? come on, tell me what happened!¡± lu wanwan wiped away her tears and answered, ¡°i¡¯m fine!¡± clutching her lower lip with her teeth and teary eyes, she glanced at song yan and forced a faint smile. ¡°i don¡¯t know why it¡¯s always when i¡¯m in trouble that mr. song happens to see me. i¡¯m fine now. thank you, mr. song. i¡¯ll go now.¡± lu wanwan waited at the hospital for the entire day, feeling completely lost. apart from the hospital director instructing the doctors to move her and her mother to a deluxe ward, she seemed completely forgotten. song yan never came back, nor did huo jiting. in her previous life, these two men always revolved around her. so, she used the excuse of repaying her debts to invite her creditors to the club where song yan often visited to meet him. ¡°wait!¡± song yan got up, and lu wanwan looked at him as he did. tears continued to fall down her cheeks, and her tearful expression was too beautiful. with her appearance, she instantly aroused a protective instinct in many people. qi yiming said, ¡°song yan, how about i accompany this young lady home?¡± lu wanwan¡¯s heart hummed a cold. song yan would send her personally. there was no need for him! song yan glanced at qi yiming. ¡°you¡¯ve been drinking. find a taxi to take her!¡± lu wanwan widened her eyes in shock. she thought she had misheard. it wasn¡¯t song yan offering to drive her home, nor was it asking qi yiming¡¯s driver to take her. instead, he suggested finding a taxi. qi yiming glanced at lu wanwan and asked, ¡°girl, what¡¯s wrong? why are you so surprised?¡± ¡°no, i¡¯m not surprised. i just thought it was too extravagant. it¡¯s okay. i can go back on my own.¡± lu wanwan quickly collected herself, with tears still in her eyes. ¡°it¡¯s not extravagant at all. taxis are affordable, and i know someone who can offer a discount. it¡¯s just 4 dollars for the whole city,¡± qi yiming said with a slight smile. lu wanwan was speechless. then, i should thank you! Chapter 33 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°no need. i can go home on my own.¡± after saying this, lu wanwan¡¯s body swayed. she closed her eyes before fainting and falling toward song yan¡¯s direction. he instinctively caught her as her soft body fell into his arms, his expression frozen momentarily. qi yiming approached, checked her pulse, and used a pupil flashlight from his pocket to examine lu wanwan¡¯s pupils. ¡°she¡¯s fine. it¡¯s probably just a result of some shock that made her faint.¡± song yan lifted her and placed her on the sofa. even though lu wanwan had fainted, the corners of her eyes were still slightly red, making her look endearing. do all those surnamed lu cry so easily? lu qingzhi has been a crybaby from childhood to adulthood as well. she cried less recently and started intentionally annoying him endlessly! ¡°yiming, find out what¡¯s going on with this girl,¡± song yan said, rubbing his temples with a headache, as he glanced at the still-silent phone on the table. qi yiming nodded. ¡°alright!¡± lu wanwan pretended to faint and breathed a sigh of relief in her heart. she thought that song yan had slipped out of her control, but it turned out that he hadn¡¯t. like in her previous life, he gradually became interested in her. and the same goes for huo jiting; he was no longer under control and was being drawn to her. what was supposed to be hers, and in the end, it would be hers! ¡­ the following day, qingzhi woke up early to the sound of knocking on the door. ¡°miss, mr. song is here. he¡¯s here to take you out for some fun!¡± grandma zhou¡¯s voice came through the thick door, and it sounded particularly joyful compared to other times. qingzhi rubbed her hair in frustration. why was song yan so persistent? song yan finished two cups of tea and then saw lu qingzhi sitting in a wheelchair coming out of the elevator. she was wearing a thick and fluffy pajama, her hair was messy, and her whole appearance seemed plump and carried a hint of milkiness. she looked like a girl who hasn¡¯t shed her childishness yet. whenever she met him, lu qingzhi usually wore elaborate makeup and clothes that didn¡¯t suit her body. they were generally too tight, making her look very awkward. even though wearing pajamas to meet him today was too casual, she did look quite cute. ¡°did you overeat for breakfast and decided to come to my house for a walk?¡± qingzhi asked, yawning and propping her legs up. the moment she spoke, all the cuteness was shattered! song yan took a deep breath, thinking he couldn¡¯t be generalized with a little girl. ¡°it¡¯s because you gave everyone advance notice, and they postponed today¡¯s activities to meet you. are you sure you want to cancel?¡± ¡°go ahead, miss. mr. song came to pick you up specially!¡± perhaps grandma zhou couldn¡¯t stand it any longer and tidied up lu qingzhi¡¯s messy hair. ¡°where¡¯s my beloved fianc¨¦? let me ask him. if he¡¯s going, then i¡¯ll go!¡± lu qingzhi looked at grandma zhou. song yan¡¯s eye twitched slightly. she had a way with words when calling her beloved fianc¨¦! grandma zhou¡¯s smile widened as she spoke, ¡°miss, mr. ji left early this morning with his luggage, but i¡¯m not sure where he was headed. he didn¡¯t mention it, so i didn¡¯t ask!¡± regardless of whether ji huo had left, the fact that he wasn¡¯t here gave grandma zhou a sense of relief. seeing qingzhi¡¯s surprised and unknowing expression, song yan should have taken the opportunity to retort a few words. still, it was on the tip of his tongue, and he couldn¡¯t say it. ¡°i told you a long time ago that you would be deceived. he is not simple!¡± qingzhi fumbled around and realized she was wearing pajamas and hadn¡¯t brought her phone. she suddenly remembered that yesterday, while she was sleeping, song yan kept calling her. she had turned off her phone. she was just about to return to her room to look for her phone when her wheelchair was grabbed. Chapter 34 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans qingzhi turned around and glanced at song yan, then grabbed a bamboo from a nearby vase and playfully smacked it against him. this sudden move caught song yan off guard and surprised grandma zhou. when she realized what had happened, she saw song yan tilting his head, with a faint red mark on his neck, as if he had been whipped. song yan¡¯s face immediately turned cold. if he hadn¡¯t turned his head quickly, that thing would have left a mark on his face. considering the strength and precision she struck, she had it in for him! ¡°who gave you permission to touch my wheelchair?¡± qingzhi narrowed her eyes. ¡°huh?¡± ¡°mr. song, please have a seat. i¡¯ll call the doctor over. things have become tense between you two because of what happened at the engagement banquet. miss, i know you still like mr. song. please don¡¯t be stubborn anymore!¡± grandma zhou furrowed her brows. qingzhi knew that saying more wouldn¡¯t help. regardless of what she said or did, grandma zhou would always think she was being stubborn. what was there for her to be stubborn about? the real lu qingzhi was genuinely in love with song yan and wanted to win him back. she was clear that song yan would be with lu wanwan in the future, which would be futile no matter what she did. she hoped song yan would be outraged and have nothing to do with her forever! back in her room, no one dared to stop her. lu qingzhi turned on her phone, and amidst the barrage of messages from song yan, she found a message from ji huo: come to my room! huh? she operated her wheelchair and went to ji huo¡¯s room. the room was very clean, as he didn¡¯t have much luggage and took everything with him this time. it was as if this person had never been to the lus¡¯ house. why did he ask her to come to his room? qingzhi was about to leave when she noticed a plate of sliced apples on the table and a piece of paper underneath the plate. ji huo: there¡¯s an urgent matter. i¡¯ll be back in three days. remember to eat more fruits! his handwriting was beautiful, vigorous, and forceful, with a small dot at the end of the last sentence. there were so many twists and turns! was he worried that she might feel uneasy? although quite fancy, this approach felt more comfortable than the text messages! qingzhi ate the apple, changed into a different outfit, applied light makeup, and went downstairs. downstairs, song yan was surrounded by a group of people. he had applied a thin layer of transparent ointment on the wound, and when he saw her coming down, his expression was very cold. ¡°let¡¯s go! weren¡¯t you planning to use the racetrack at my place?¡± seeing that song yan was so angry made qingzhi feel so much better. back then, when he bullied qingzhi, he treated the money from the lus like a free atm. even when he wanted to cancel the engagement, he did it right in front of many people. even when he came to stay at the lus¡¯, song yan was treated like a master! even though he was the one who wronged lu qingzhi, his whole demeanor made it seem like lu qingzhi owed him something. as soon as she finished speaking, song yan didn¡¯t respond and turned around to leave. ¡°miss, you were a bit too much just now. men have their pride, and acting like this will only push mr. song further away from you!¡± grandma zhou gently tapped qingzhi¡¯s forehead, appearing affectionate. ¡°grandma zhou, isn¡¯t a woman¡¯s pride also pride?¡± ¡°my dear miss, you¡¯ll rely on mr. song in the future. with such a large family business, you still need to receive systematic training in management. but mr. song is different. he has already taken over many of the songs¡¯ industries and manages them efficiently. i don¡¯t want you to be burdened, and i hope you can find a reliable husband!¡± while ji huo was away, grandma zhou needed to have a good talk with lu qingxi. Chapter 35 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°grandma zhou, i can handle this family business alone!¡± ¡°miss, with such a vast family business, how can you possibly contend with so many covetous individuals on your own? you¡¯re just a young girl!¡± grandma zhou thought that lu qingzhi was talking nonsense. even though there was only lu qingzhi left in the main family of the lus, there were still quite a few relatives. each of them was eagerly eyeing this vast fortune. ms. lu had a weak and indecisive personality and could not deal with those swindlers. just dealing with someone like ji huo had already left her confused. ¡°let¡¯s talk about it later, grandma zhou. i¡¯m going to check out the racetrack now!¡± qingzhi beckoned towards qian xiao. seeing qian xiao leading lu qingzhi away, grandma zhou frowned even more deeply. ¡°grandma zhou, if ms. lu doesn¡¯t listen to you, she¡¯ll suffer in the future! she used to be obedient and didn¡¯t make so many mistakes. look at her now. she even dared to hit mr. song. she¡¯s not afraid of completely offending the songs. yes, the lus is wealthy now, but the songs is not to be trifled with. with a few traps, ms. lu will be in tears!¡± ¡°she¡¯s too naive!¡± ¡°now, the lus relies entirely on you to support it, which is exhausting!¡± miao xiaoman helped grandma zhou as they walked towards the dining room. grandma zhou sighed heavily at these words. ¡°i also wish i didn¡¯t have to work so hard. i hope that ms. lu can grow up quickly!¡± ¡­ qingzhi thought that he and her would never have any dealings after song yan¡¯s anger. but unexpectedly, song yan arrived even before her. not only that, he also brought along lu wanwan. there were discussions and whispers all around. ¡°is this mr. song¡¯s new lover? mr. song is truly mr. song, not bowing to the lus¡¯ little princess!¡± ¡°who¡¯s bowing to who is still uncertain. the little princess went out of her way to build a racetrack on a hill just for mr. song, and what did he do? he brings his new lover here!¡± ¡°who is this girl mr. song brought with him? she¡¯s pretty, where is she from?¡± ¡°is she a young model or a young celebrity? she looks striking!¡± ¡°what do you mean by striking? she looks like someone who has never seen the world, probably from a poor background. for the price of one pair of lu qingzhi¡¯s socks, you could buy her twenty sets of clothes!¡± ¡°even though princess lu qingzhi¡¯s socks are expensive, the face of song yan¡¯s new lover is so beautiful, and she looks like a little fairy!¡± ¡°why do i see a scar on song yan¡¯s neck? it looks like a scratch. it must have been intense last night!¡± today, many racing enthusiasts and socialites from rongcheng have gathered. wherever there were people, there was bound to be gossip. whispers and hushed conversations were non-stop. ¡°little princess, are you still going to play today? how did you hurt your foot again? can¡¯t you sit in the co-driver¡¯s seat? that¡¯s such a shame. someone might take advantage of it!¡± ju hongshen always enjoyed teasing lu qingzhi. especially since lu qingzhi was easy to tease, whenever someone mentioned song yan, she seemed to lose her intelligence. she would either throw a tantrum, demand song yan eliminate any women around him or cry. ¡°i value my life, can¡¯t stand riding shotgun with mr. song!¡± qingzhi laughed and looked at ju hongshen. ¡°if you like it, you can have it. i¡¯ll let you lead the way and enjoy the wind!¡± many people laughed when they heard this statement. their amateur racing was just for fun. if someone was in the passenger seat, it was usually a woman. ju hongshen wore a blue and pink suit jacket today, which looked very stylish. they all knew it but didn¡¯t openly discuss it. ju hongshen was furious but didn¡¯t dare to confront lu qingzhi directly. Chapter 36 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans eight cars were participating in the race, and the others were there to watch the show. the racing and modified cars were all showcased at this moment, with their high-end modifications and configurations impressing everyone and creating an electrifying atmosphere. qingzhi casually surveyed the few cars, idly swaying her cast-covered foot. many socialites gathered around, expressing concern and inquiring about her injury. for a moment, she became the center of attention. lu wanwan watched from a distance, seeing those socialites with their flattering and insincere smiles, and she found it extremely hypocritical. several of these people used to look down on her in her past life. before knowing she was a daughter of the lus, they thought she was tacky and poor. after learning she was part of the lus, they criticized her as an illegitimate child. weren¡¯t they self-proclaimed as being above all this? yet, here they were, trying to please lu qingzhi! however, circumstances change over time. lu qingzhi is just a short-lived ghost, whereas she, in her previous life, was a winner in life. in this life, she was determined to make it even more exciting! at this moment, song yan had changed his clothes and walked out, instantly capturing the attention of many socialites. the handsome racing suit he wore highlighted his charisma, exuding both a refreshing and a slightly wild charm. qi yiming stared at the wound on song yan¡¯s neck and coughed lightly. ¡°mr. song, you should pull your collar up a bit more. it hasn¡¯t completely covered it. by the way, where did you get that injury?¡± who dared to harm song yan? was it a mark left by a woman? song yan irritably covered it, and the fabric slid over the reddened area, causing mild pain. his gaze inexplicably turned towards lu qingzhi. many women on lu qingzhi¡¯s side were secretly looking at him, but only lu qingzhi, swaying with her plastered foot, fingers supporting her temples, and her expression revealing a hint of impatience, unabashedly skimmed her flirtatious gaze over all the men in the room. it looked like she was strolling through a brothel! at the mere thought of this analogy, song yan¡¯s expression turned unpleasant. right at that moment, their gazes locked onto each other. then song yan saw that lu qingzhi¡¯s flirtatious gaze had turned into disdain. darn it! she was about to make him burst a blood vessel from anger! lu wanwan had been observing song yan all along and, upon noticing the exchange of glances between song yan and lu qingzhi, hurriedly approached to intervene. ¡°mr. song, perhaps i shouldn¡¯t have come. someone mentioned that you usually have princess qingzhi as your co-pilot!¡± ¡°hey, stop it. last time, mr. song didn¡¯t let princess qingzhi sit in the passenger seat. normally, we¡¯re always in the lead, but that time, princess qingzhi insisted on sitting there, and it scared her when we had a sudden break. she ended up crying, and it affected mr. song¡¯s performance!¡± ¡°oh!¡± lu wanwan exclaimed in surprise. ¡°even if it¡¯s not a competition, it¡¯s unsafe to act like that during a drive!¡± song yan glanced again at lu qingzhi, noticing she was sneakily observing him and lu wanwan. he raised an eyebrow, made a non-committal sound, and then placed a helmet on lu wanwan¡¯s head, saying, ¡°be safe!¡± this scene did not go unnoticed by many, leaving them feeling jealous. when had they ever seen song yan be so gentle with a woman, personally putting on a helmet no less? ¡°little princess, where did this bitch come from? it seems like we need to teach her a lesson!¡± qingzhi remained silent, pretending not to have heard a thing! they would get married and have children in the future. what was the big deal about putting on a helmet? why make a fuss over it? ¡°mr. mo is here today, too. mr. mo and mr. song are equally matched in skill. how about we place a bet on who will win, mr. mo or mr. song?¡± the enthusiastic crowd eagerly responded, placing their bets one after another. at that moment, a tall and handsome man walked over, and the crowd quickly made way for him. ¡°mr. mo, are you also here to place a bet?¡± ¡°well, since the betting is open, let¡¯s make a wager. how about this: if i win, mr. song has to kiss princess qingzhi for a minute. how does that sound?¡± Chapter 37 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans while admiring mr. mo¡¯s appearance, lu qingzhi was shocked. ¡°i disagree!¡± before qingzhi could say those words, song yan spoke on her behalf. ¡°that¡¯s right, song yan disagrees!¡± qingzhi quickly chimed in. ¡°why are you making decisions for him?¡± song yan gave qingzhi an annoyed glare. huh! at this moment, she was surprisingly on his side! mr. mo chuckled. ¡°is it that mr. song lacks confidence in winning or that the little princess doesn¡¯t have confidence in him? but it¡¯s just a casual bet. you two were engaged before, so are you really afraid of a kiss? if i lose, i¡¯ll give up my two million-dollar villa in rongcheng!¡± qingzhi looked urgently at song yan. of course, song yan was afraid. he found the idea not only of a kiss but even of sharing the same air with qingzhi repulsive. so qingzhi wasn¡¯t worried either. she believed that song yan would handle this situation well! song yan noticed qingzhi¡¯s anxious gaze and his eyelid twitched. his gaze then shifted to mr. mo, and he said, ¡°alright!¡± qingzhi was shocked. lu wanwan couldn¡¯t hold back the smile at the corner of her lips either. did she mishear? song yan agreed? did song yan agree to kiss qingzhi for a minute? no, song yan must have agreed because he was confident in winning. ¡°no, this is not an acceptable bet. i disagree!¡± qingzhi¡¯s initially gentle and soft face suddenly turned cold. ¡°you have to agree even if you disagree!¡± song yan said firmly, confident in his victory. lu wanwan breathed a sigh of relief when she saw this. so song yan must have been confident in winning to agree, as losing would make him extremely uncomfortable. mr. mo also confidently bet on himself to win and then smiled at lu qingzhi, saying, ¡°princess qingzhi, i wonder who you¡¯re betting on to win?¡± he was intentionally putting lu qingzhi in a difficult situation as well. if she bet on song yan to win, even if he won, the small amount of money she¡¯d gain probably wouldn¡¯t make her happy because she would lose out on that one-minute kiss. lu qingzhi was deeply fascinated with song yan, and there were plenty of rumors about it in rongcheng and even in his longtime residence of haicheng. as for betting on him to win, the little princess must have been out of her mind to do that! qingzhi glanced at mr. mo, and it seemed like the die was cast. she lifted her chin and pointed towards the gloating stylish ju hongshen nearby, saying, ¡°i¡¯m betting on him to win!¡± ju hongshen, who had been enjoying the show, reacted puzzledly. all eyes were now on him, and while he admitted he wasn¡¯t the best, having so many pairs of eyes scrutinizing him made him feel like he was suddenly thrust into the spotlight. he, the self-proclaimed ¡°rookie¡±, surprisingly felt a sense of inadequacy for the first time. he had kept his distance from princess qingzhi, so how could he still inadvertently hurt like this? ¡°i can¡¯t win, i can¡¯t win!¡± ju hongshen quickly waved his hands in denial. ¡°i¡¯m betting on my blue ferrari and the 40 million villa in linhai district!¡± with princess qingzhi¡¯s statement, the surrounding area erupted into a chorus of astonishment, and no one paid any attention to what ju hongshen had said. a limited edition sports car that was extremely rare and a 40 million villa ¨C these were precious items. betting them against ju hongshen was like giving them away for free! the enthusiasm among the crowd continued to rise, and they started placing bets left and right, either betting on mr. mo to win or mr. song to win. ju hongshen was going crazy. qingzhi had prepared lukewarm water and softened the plaster cast before cutting it open with scissors. then, she put on a helmet and glanced at ju hongshen. she took the lead and got into the passenger seat of ju hongshen¡¯s car. ju hongshen had no choice but to get into the car with a resigned look. ¡°shh, switch seats, i¡¯ll drive!¡± qingzhi gently tapped ju hongshen¡¯s helmet with her fingertip. ¡°huh?¡± ju hongshen exclaimed, and when he realized what was happening, he wanted to jump out of the car. oh no, was the little princess going to drive? was it going to be a ghost ride? Chapter 38 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans however, as soon as he opened the car door, the little princess grabbed him by the back of his collar and pulled him back in. qingzhi smiled at ju hongshen and said, ¡°i¡¯m not afraid. what are you afraid of?¡± ¡°it¡¯s because you¡¯re not afraid that i¡¯m scared!¡± ju hongshen was dragged and pushed to the back seat, helplessly watching as lu qingzhi took the driver¡¯s seat and locked the car doors. it was practically equivalent to courting death! unfortunately, his car had tinted windows with privacy film, making it impossible to see inside. he couldn¡¯t even call for help! ¡°little princess, i truly know i was wrong. i promise i won¡¯t be cheeky again. plus, i¡¯m just a lowly guy. if i die, it won¡¯t matter much. but you have a noble status, the sole heir of the rongcheng lus. how can you face your ancestors and family if something happens to you?¡± ju hongshen crawled back into the passenger seat and saw that lu qingzhi was thoroughly inspecting his car. he knew he couldn¡¯t stop the little princess from doing what she wanted, so he suggested, ¡°how about i get out of the car first, and you can take your time with your research?¡± ¡°no way!¡± qingzhi smiled and glanced at the sweating ju hongshen. ¡°you have to stay and tell me which one is the brake!¡± oh my goodness, you don¡¯t even know which one is the brake? ju hongshen smacked himself on the mouth through his helmet and thought this was karma for being cheeky with the little princess. while they were dawdling, the tall, slender woman was already waving a flag, getting ready to start. ¡°little princess, this is the gas pedal and the brake. oh, my goodness, help me!¡± before ju hongshen could finish his sentence, the car shot forward like an arrow released from a bow. everyone gathered at the finish line, timing the race and releasing drones to capture aerial footage. ¡°mr. mo¡¯s car is the most impressive one in today¡¯s modification race, isn¡¯t it?¡± ¡°i think that mr. mo and mr. song are evenly matched in terms of modifications, but when it comes to driving, i believe mr. song has a slight edge!¡± ¡°that¡¯s right, if we¡¯re talking about modified cars. ju hongshen¡¯s car has also had a hefty investment in modifications, and it¡¯s just a short distance behind mr. mo¡¯s car. however, he always ends up at the bottom of the rankings! so, while modifications can improve speed, they can¡¯t enhance driving skills!¡± ¡°that makes sense, so most people are probably betting on mr. song to win!¡± everyone was in awe of song yan¡¯s driving skills, especially his left-foot braking, which could rival that of professional racing drivers. left-foot braking was a highly skilled technique, and many people struggled to get used to it, even after practicing for a long time. left-foot braking allows faster entry speeds into corners and quicker adjustments when the car veers off the racing line. in races where every second counts, left-foot braking has a distinct advantage over right-foot braking. indeed, left-foot braking wasn¡¯t something that everyone could easily master. it depends on the individual¡¯s sensitivity and the habit of driving with the right foot, especially for those who regularly drive standard vehicles. that was why mr. mo has always used right-foot braking. however, he excelled in other skills that compensate for it. ¡°here they come. i can hear the engine¡¯s roar! what a beautiful sound. it¡¯s all the sound of burning money!¡± ¡°they¡¯re back! is it mr. mo or mr. song?¡± ¡°it¡¯s mr. song. he¡¯ll go all out to win or have to kiss for a minute.¡± a smug and gloating comment was interrupted by a cold glance from qian xiao. ¡°a car is coming! see, i told you it¡¯s mr. song ¡­¡± the man¡¯s voice stopped abruptly as he began to doubt his eyes. ¡°damn, how could it be ju hongshen¡¯s car? i didn¡¯t put on reading glasses, did i?¡± ¡°what¡¯s this dark horse of the year? damn, i thought mr. song and mr. mo had run out of fuel and were being closely followed?¡± ¡°oh my! ju hongshen and song yan didn¡¯t slow down in the corners, and ju hongshen even pulled ahead of song yan. so, ju hongshen is faster than song yan?¡± Chapter 39 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ¡°is he a left-foot braking prodigy, like a professional?¡± ¡°has he become possessed by the racing god? how did the worst suddenly become the best?¡± ju hongshen¡¯s car took the lead amid the explosive discussions and exclamations. it stopped at the finish line, its wheels landing squarely on a coin. while placing a coin was just an easter egg, it still elicited another round of astonished exclamations of ¡°wow!¡± that coin had been placed right in the middle of the car¡¯s wheel. as a sign of admiration inside the car, ju hongshen¡¯s jaw had been respectfully closed. ¡°switch seats!¡± qingzhi curled her fingers and tapped ju hongshen¡¯s helmet. ju hongshen was still in a daze as he switched positions with qingzhi. once he was in the driver¡¯s seat, he accidentally slapped the steering wheel, causing the car to emit a loud, prolonged beep. ¡°we won?¡± ju hongshen removed his helmet, feeling like he was in a dream. qingzhi also removed her helmet. ¡°yes, you won!¡± ¡°no, no, no, it¡¯s you. you¡¯re my idol, my master. you¡¯re amazing! you¡¯re my goddess from now on. that left-foot braking was incredible, seamless, and smooth. how did you make it look so effortless? your timing was so precise. mr. song! did you see mr. song? you left him in the dust.¡± ju hongshen was so excited that he could hardly contain himself. words couldn¡¯t adequately express his excitement, and he raised his arms in jubilation without knowing what to do next. he was eager to hug princess qingzhi but didn¡¯t dare to do it. it was more than just a matter of not knowing how to brake. qingzhi was a master of masters! then, what was the deal with the little princess crying when she rode in mr. song¡¯s car back then? just then, the car door was bumped, which snapped ju hongshen out of his excitement. he saw that it was mr. song outside and quickly unlocked the door. the passenger-side door was yanked open quickly. qingzhi hastily mimed undoing her seatbelt before song yan pulled her out of the car. song yan¡¯s gaze landed on lu qingzhi¡¯s face, which was flushed and showed no signs of having cried in fear. ¡°ju hongshen, what¡¯s going on with you?¡± qi yiming approached, took a quick look inside the car, and confirmed that there was no third person hidden inside. he then gave ju hongshen¡¯s shoulder a playful punch. ¡°how did you modify this car? you won against song yan!¡± ¡°i ¡­¡± ju hongshen was about to speak, but he saw princess qingzhi excitedly cut him off. ¡°mr. ju is amazing, incredibly handsome, and smoothly driven. i¡¯ve truly experienced what a real race car feels like!¡± after speaking, the little princess even gave ju hongshen a thumbs-up, looking cute and adorable. she looked so cute! song yan watched as lu qingzhi acted all cute, and his anger rose rapidly. usually, she hated and feared these extreme activities the most. she was always crying and whining about them. what kind of technique did ju hongshen use to change her perspective on racing? was he very powerful? song yan has won first place many times, and lu qingzhi never said he was impressive. instead, she would cry and plead for him to stop because it was too scary. ¡°ju hongshen looks quite cool today!¡± ¡°this move was impressive. did ju hongshen do it intentionally to show off in front of the little princess, and that¡¯s how he got first place?¡± ¡°the marriage alliance between the songs and lus has failed for now, so it¡¯s natural that many people are interested in little princess. i would also want to impress her if i had the ability.¡± song yan pursed his thin lips. upon hearing these words, he cast a cold gaze at ju hongshen. ¡°you performed well today. let¡¯s have a one-on-one race next time!¡± qi yiming glanced at song yan in surprise. he knew song yan well, and song yan was never someone who couldn¡¯t handle losing. today, ju hongshen was impressive. in theory, song yan should have appreciated his performance. however, he couldn¡¯t help but feel that song yan was a bit angry now. Chapter 40 translator: ctctrans editor: ctctrans ju hongshen was innocent. today¡¯s race impressed him, but he had no improper thoughts about princess qingzhi. however, judging by what the little princess implied, it didn¡¯t seem like she wanted to reveal the racing incident just now. he was in a dilemma. he wanted to tell the truth because the impressive racing wasn¡¯t his doing, but on the other hand, he didn¡¯t want to go against his goddess¡¯s wishes. mr. mo walked over with a smile. ¡°this time, it¡¯s my mistake. i couldn¡¯t recognize such a formidable opponent!¡± ¡°it was just a stroke of luck!¡± ju hongshen felt somewhat guilty. ¡°it¡¯s all because of princess qingzhi!¡± mr. mo rubbed his chin, and his gaze suddenly became sharp. ¡°what do you mean?¡± ju hongshen inadvertently let a sentence slip enough for mr. mo to spot the flaw. he became evasive and avoided eye contact. qingzhi walked over with a smile, lifted her head, and met mr. mo¡¯s gaze. ¡°of course, it¡¯s because i¡¯m his fortuna!¡± ¡°yes, yes, yes!¡± ju hongshen coughed lightly and quickly chimed in. ¡°why do i feel like little princess has some hostility towards me? is it because i didn¡¯t win, so you feel disappointed?¡± mr. mo had never interacted with lu qingzhi before. he had only heard about her illustrious history of pursuing men as a wealthy young lady, and he found it both lacking in intelligence and somewhat ridiculous. his suspicion was well-founded. after all, if he had won, song yan would have to kiss lu qingzhi for a minute. lu qingzhi pulled ju hongshen out from behind her and said, ¡°juju, no one had any faith in you just now, and your odds were 1 to 10. if you had won, mr. mo would have to give you ten villas. would you dare to claim them?¡± ju hongshen shook his head vigorously. he didn¡¯t dare to claim them! he felt like many eyes were now on him. it was indeed a moment in the spotlight. ¡°since that¡¯s the case, let¡¯s save some money for mr. mo. forget about the villa. mr. mo can have a one-minute kiss with his good friend behind him. how about that?¡± with that statement, it felt like time had stopped. everyone looked at the little princess in shock. mr. mo enjoyed teasing others, but he had never received such teasing. ju hongshen was stunned. the little princess might as well kill him! he dared not offend song yan, and he dared not offend mr. mo either! ¡°this suggestion is not bad!¡± song yan¡¯s mood improved as he pulled lu qingzhi behind him and calmly looked at mr. mo. mr. mo¡¯s eyes turned cold momentarily, then he smiled and glanced at the audacious lu qingzhi. ¡°i¡¯ll transfer the ownership of one villa and the money for the nine other villas to your lover immediately!¡± after saying this, mr. mo stepped into his car with long strides and pulled the bewildered ¡°lover¡± ju hongshen away. qingzhi raised her eyebrows. lover? she didn¡¯t have many lovers. she only had one lover, and now she didn¡¯t even know where he¡¯s gone. being dragged into the car, ju hongshen felt flustered. he still felt very flustered when he arrived at mr. mo¡¯s villa. it was because mr. mo¡¯s expression was very unpleasant. he was probably still upset about the one-minute kiss proposal from earlier. however, it was suggested by the little princess, not him! ¡°let¡¯s forget about the money and the tenfold odds. if you don¡¯t mind, we can transfer the villa to little princess!¡± mr. mo¡¯s gaze was slightly cold. before he could say anything, his phone suddenly rang. when he saw the incoming call number, he changed the gloomy expression on his face. with joy and respect, he took his phone and went upstairs to answer it. two of mr. mo¡¯s friends whispered one to the other. ¡°could it be mr. huo¡¯s call again?¡± ¡°of course! besides mr. huo, who could make mr. mo show this expression? i¡¯m afraid that even if mr. huo received a call from his grandpa, the old mr. huo, he wouldn¡¯t be like this!¡± ju hongshen inexplicably felt sitting here was very uncomfortable, awkwardly asked, ¡°uhm, who is mr. huo?¡± ¡°tsk! is there anyone else besides the eldest grandson of the huos, huo jiting, who would be addressed as mr. huo?¡±