Chapter 255 We’re Getting Married Nonetheless
Xie Xiu threw a malicious glance at Xiao Qingqing with squinted eyes and did not bother saying a word.
He found his seat insouciantly and started setting up for tea-brewing.
Xiao Qingqing chuckled, seeing that Xie Xiu remained silent. Her baby bump was clearly protruding at this point. One could easily tell that she was pregnant.
“As a friend, I shall remind you that Lu Jinye isn’t as simple as he seems. Although he keeps a low profile and doesn’t look vicious to you… He is in fact a ferocious leopard which would rip a tiger apart through sheer tenacity!”
“It’s late, Miss Xiao, please make your way home.”
“Our collaboration ends here. There’s no need to keep in touch anymore.”
Xie Xiu’s decisiveness told Xiao Qingqing that he had no plan of seeing her again.
She looked at Xie Xiu in disbelief. Upon taking a closer look at his adamance, she reluctantly put her emotions away and started heading out.
She left in dejection.
What’s so good about Mu Zhi?
Not only was Lu Jinye crazy over this bitch, but Xie Xiu was also eager to jump into her protection.
Throughout their arrangements, there were numerous opportunities to kill Mu Zhi, but Xie Xiu had been secretly ensuring that she could make it out alive!
After returning home, Xiao Qingqing immediately started with her preparation. She drew the fake Mu Xianyong away in case complications arose!
After all, Mu Xianyong was merely a bait. He was responsible for arousing curiosity towards the past, then slowly but surely… Blow the issue out of proportion.
At that thought, Xiao Qingqing could not help but draw a deep breath! This was the reason Xie Xiu was formidable!
Meanwhile… The Lu’s Manor was undergoing a sleepless night.
Every member of the manor was gathered in the same room because Lu Jinye and Mu Zhi’s wedding fell on the next day.
Lu Yunxi paced the lounge area anxiously, checked the time on the wall clock, glanced at his watch, then looked at his phone.
Looking at the flurry of actions from Lu Yunxi, the butler became nervous too. He said, “Young Master Yunxi, stop fooling around, please think of something, you’ve always been a clever man since you were little.”
“What do you mean fooling around? I am panicking!”
Lu Yunxi then frantically bounced his gaze between the wall clock, his watch and his phone before snapping at the butler, “It’s late. Tell me, why isn’t Jinye here at this time? Do you think that he’s broken down from the news?”
The butler sighed sorrowfully. He could not get any words out.
On the other hand, Master Lu glimpsed at everyone, then headed up the stairs with his walking stick. He locked himself in the bedroom, lighted a cigarette, and started puffing on it.
When it was finished, master lighted another one, and another one after…
It had been years since he laid a finger on cigarettes.
But he was out of options!
He needed to steady himself.
The threats presented before him this time was different from the previous ones.
The challenges in the past were made up of rivalries of his business. Regardless of how intense the competition was, it fell within the rules of economics. The winner would be determined solely by the maneuvering of their respective plans within the boundaries of economics.
But this time, the foe was coming straight for the Lu Family.
Lu Jinye had made it known to the world that Mu Zhi was the love of his life. He loved her unconditionally and wholeheartedly. Since coming into the limelight, their relationship became the most coveted one in the entertainment world.
The challenges this time was a life-altering trial to the relationship of their family.
The foe seemed to be clearer about the Lu Family than the Lu Family themselves.
The foe was charging head-first towards the Lu Family.
He was meticulous, yet decisive. It was obvious that he was coming with the sole purpose of destroying Lu Jinye.
Lu Jinye and Mu Zhi being half-siblings would be the biggest joke of the world.
Master Lu heaved a sigh. He put out the cigarette and looked up to the wall on the clock. It was five in the morning.
He walked out of the room and went downstairs, standing before the butler and Lu Yunxi, saying, “I… Have decided to issue an apology during the wedding today. I will reveal my preposterous past to the public and shoulder all the responsibilities on behalf of my children.”
Finishing what he had to say, he slowly headed back upstairs.
The butler and Lu Yunxi gazed at him as he walked away, then simultaneously heaved a sigh.
Master Lu had changed with age. He became overly wary of his reputation.
He stopped Xiao Qingqing from marrying into the Lu Family because he cared about his reputation.
He told Lu Jinye to marry a doctor because he cared about his reputation.
However, the Master Lu right now was planning to tear his reputation apart with his own hands. Something that he cared about the most in the past years.
But rightfully so. What other options did he have?
It was four in the morning when Lu Jinye had settled with the ordeal revolving around Madam Liu at the police station.
After taking a quick look at the time, he hurriedly called Mu Zhi’s number. But his call got cut off after a single beep tone.
He relented, figuring that it wasn’t a good time to reach out to Mu Zhi.
Then, Lu Jinye hopped into his car and headed straight to the bar. He ordered a glass of wine and sat in the quietest corner of the bar, staring intently at the time on his watch.
Tick tock.
Tick tock.
Tick tock…
Time was ticking away rapidly. Every second passed was another instance drawn away from Lu Jinye’s hands.
It was the first time he found himself at the bottleneck.
Because Mu Zhi was involved.
Lu Jinye didn’t want to bring up the past grudges between mom and Mu Xue.
He was no fool, unlike Madam Liu. He was clear that it was Master Lu’s fault all along.
Thus, he was remorseful towards Mu Zhi.
Mu Zhi was a victim!
Like just him!
His beloved Mu Zhi was innocent.
Lu Jinye gazed at Mu Zhi’s number on his phone screen for a long while.
Then, he gave Linda a call, telling her that the wedding will take place as planned and commanding her to cover up every criticism directed toward him and Mu Zhi at once!
He refused to let Mu Zhi live in regret, and he was willing to face the consequences of his actions in the future.
After making necessary arrangements, Lu Jinye sent a text message to Mu Zhi. ‘We’re getting married nonetheless.’
Mu Zhi was startled awoke by a nightmare. She stared at the white walls surrounding her at a loss.
When her phone buzzes, she came back to her senses, reached out for it, and swiped to unlock it.
Upon reading what Lu Jinye had sent her, she instantly broke into tears uncontrollably.
Mu Zhi had truly loved Lu Jinye!
But ironically, she was adamant that they must never be together.
At least not in this lifetime!
Lu Jinye was not an ordinary folk. Every movement of his was presented under the spotlight.
Lu Jinye was the doted son of the gods. He had a dazzling glow to him.
Thus, Mu Zhi must not let her selfishness ruin him.
