"Since we've come to this point, I'll be straightforward. My attitude has always been clear. I don't approve of your relationship with Yan Xia."
Lu Qianzhou stared at him without any hesitation, steady as a bell.
He silently placed a chess piece, instantly surrounding two white pieces in the corner. The situation seemed to be a foregone conclusion, with no room for reversal.
He smiled and said, "I've heard from Xia Xia that Uncle seems to have concerns about my family background."
"It's not just the family background. There are also many other minor reasons. President Lu knows it as clearly as a mirror. There's no need to play dumb in front of me." Cheng Hua sighed slightly. "I'm well aware of the current situation of the Cheng family. There's nothing left on Yan Xia that's worth your while. I don't want to make things too difficult. So my advice to President Lu is to break up with her as soon as possible."
In other words, even if Lu Qianzhou really had no ulterior motives, he would never allow Cheng Yan Xia and Lu Qianzhou to be together.
He had to cut his losses in time.
Lu Qianzhou smiled, still looking like a harmless and sunny young man. "Uncle seems to have a deep misunderstanding of me."
Cheng Hua felt a knot in his heart, and his look at Lu Qianzhou was no longer as polite.
"Although Yan Xia has learned some scheming under your guidance and is no longer as innocent as before, she is still innocent at heart. She trusts you too much. No matter what you say, she will believe it. Yan Xia is my only relative now. Please, President Lu, be kind and let her go."
Lu Qianzhou watched Cheng Hua calmly, feeling a bit stunned. He had long known this man's hypocritical nature, but he didn't know he was such a good actor. No wonder he had always had a smooth sailing.
Now, he looked like a kind - hearted elder, nothing like the hypocritical person at all.
Lu Qianzhou removed the two captured chess pieces without saying a word.
Cheng Hua added, "Actually, Yan Xia is very much like her elder sister. She falls in love too easily and can't extricate herself. But onlookers see clearly. You've seen the fate of her elder sister."
No matter what disputes there are between the previous generation, it's a stupid act to involve innocent people.
"President Lu used Yan Xia to scheme against Fang Jiangyi and bring down Wang Keding. Your goal has been achieved. You can let Yan Xia go now and find a more prestigious girlfriend who can be more helpful to your family and yourself."
Cheng Hua knew clearly that in Lu Qianzhou's eyes, either he was just playing with Yan Xia as a pastime, or he knew something and regarded her as a tool for revenge.
But for Yan Xia, Lu Qianzhou was the one she was determined to spend the rest of her life with.
She had no idea what was about to happen to her and how dangerous her situation was.
"If President Lu really loves her, then break up with her now and prove your love for her in another way, instead of making her determined to be with you out of gratitude. " Cheng Hua raised his eyes and suddenly stared at Lu Qianzhou sharply, half - smiling. "If President Lu still doesn't want to break up, I can't stop you. But then I have a condition."
Although Lu Qianzhou seemed so generous on the surface, giving away shares and luxury mansions, in fact, the days ahead would be full of thorns and it would be extremely difficult. Cheng Hua had already stumbled on Fang Jiangyi. He wasn't stupid enough to fall into the same pit twice.
Cashing out the existing assets, avoiding risks and protecting himself were the wisest choices.
"What's the condition, Uncle? Just say it." Lu Qianzhou smiled with hidden malice.
Cheng Hua said, "Then please marry Yan Xia, President Lu. I mean marry her in a grand way so that everyone can witness it."
Hearing this, Lu Qianzhou's hand paused for a moment.
He didn't seem to have such a plan in the short term. Cheng Hua's request was indeed a difficult problem for him.
Seeing that he looked a bit hesitant, Cheng Hua picked up the tea on the table and took a sip.
"If President Lu can't do it, then break up with Yan Xia as soon as possible. Otherwise, even if I have to tie her up, I won't let her see you again."
For some reason, Lu Qianzhou suddenly let out a chuckle.
Until the end, he didn't say another word. He even left without having dinner.
Cheng Hua sat on the sofa in the living room, lost in thought.
Yan Xia had been waiting upstairs for a long time. She didn't eavesdrop because she believed in Lu Qianzhou's ability. She believed he could convince her father, so she kept waiting and waiting.
After waiting for a long time, she finally received a WeChat message from Lu Qianzhou.
"I'm leaving first. Keep in touch at any time."
Seeing this message, Yan Xia knew that the situation was a bit serious. She immediately replied to Lu Qianzhou, "What happened? What did my dad say to you?"
However, Lu Qianzhou didn't reply to her anymore.
Feeling anxious, Yan Xia immediately ran downstairs and saw that only Cheng Hua was left in the living room.
"Dad, where is he? Why did he leave?" Yan Xia looked towards the door. "What did you say to him?"
"You two are not suitable. I've already told him that if he can't marry you, then break up. This is the best choice for both of you."
Yan Xia widened her eyes instantly. "How could you say that? Isn't this forced marriage? The situation in Lu Qianzhou's family is so complicated. How could he marry me in the short term?"
She knew too well about the internal situation of the Lu family.
His father was still in good health, but the struggles among the concubines were so intense. From time to time, they would make it onto the hot search because of which concubine had gained some glory or due to property disputes. Lu Qianzhou had no mother to support him and had always been alone.
This might also be the reason why Lu Qianzhou was so close to his third uncle. Compared to his father, the Third Master Lu was more like a father to him.
People were already struggling so fiercely when they were alive. If someone passed away, there would probably be a head - to - head fight.
Yan Xia said firmly, "He won't agree to your request. He won't marry me in the short term, and he definitely won't break up with me."
Cheng Hua glanced at her casually. "Don't see him again until Lu Qianzhou makes a decision."
Although Lu Qianzhou had hidden all his thorns neatly, pretending to be an ordinary man without any desires, he was not an ordinary person after all. Cheng Hua knew him too well. No matter how well he pretended, he couldn't escape his eyes.
If he really wanted to use Yan Xia to achieve some goals and deal with him, he would be too late to regret.
"If I have to choose between him and you now, I will definitely choose him. It was him who saved me from hell, and it was him who gave us everything we have now. Dad, we can't bite the hand that feeds us."
After saying that, she turned around and walked out.
"Where are you going?" Cheng Hua shouted at her sharply.
Yan Xia stopped but didn't turn around. "I'm going to talk to him clearly. I won't force him to marry me unless he is willing."
"Come back here. How could my daughter be so stupid!" Cheng Hua slapped the table in anger.