Gorgeous art paintings adorned the ceiling, and a cluster of bright lights hung right in the middle. The spacious living room was brightly lit.
Lu Suowei was sitting silently in the living room.
"How's Ziqian's condition?"
As soon as he saw his assistant coming in from outside, Lu Suowei stood up excitedly.
"Mr. Lu, Lu Jinsheng has transferred your elder brother to the Lu family's private hospital. He's now under strict guard, and we can't get in at all."
"So he's not dead yet?"
"No, he's not."
Hearing the affirmative answer, Lu Suowei realized his slip of the tongue and waved his assistant away.
Part of him deep down was desperately hoping that Lu Ziqian would die, while another part still cherished the brotherly bond from the same mother. He was deeply conflicted.
Even to this day, just thinking about how Lu Ziqian had turned against him in order to fight for the family fortune made Lu Suowei detest him a bit more.
"Mr. Lu, your younger brother is here."
The butler came in and respectfully informed Lu Suowei.
Lu Qiankun? What's he doing here?
Lu Suowei's eyes darkened. His two younger brothers were both ruthless. Now one was in the hospital, and the other was coming to see him at this hour. It couldn't be anything good.
"Long time no see, my elder brother!"
His voice was heard before he was seen.
Lu Suowei stood up and saw his younger brother, who was as flamboyant as ever.
The man was wearing a flowery shirt and a gold watch on his wrist. When he took off his sunglasses, a mischievous smile appeared on his face. Under his sword-shaped eyebrows were a pair of amorous peach blossom eyes.
He looked much younger than Lu Suowei, but there was a hint of rascality in his every gesture.
As soon as Lu Qiankun saw Lu Suowei, he stepped forward to give him a hug, but Lu Suowei quickly dodged.
"What are you doing back?"
Lu Suowei's voice was cold, but the other man unceremoniously sat down on Lu Suowei's expensive sofa, looking as relaxed as if this were his own home.
"I heard that the second elder brother is on his deathbed. I've come to take a look. Our Lu family's huge business can't just be left unattended, right?"
"He's not dead yet."
Lu Suowei took out a cigarette. His somewhat haggard face was full of exhaustion.
"My people found out that he's had cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases for a long time. Didn't you notice anything during all these years with him?"
There was a hint of mockery in Lu Qiankun's tone.
"How could I notice? Lu Ziqian has always been cautious. Even the elders living in his house couldn't figure out his thoughts. Now Lu Jinsheng has transferred him to the private hospital, and I can't even see him."
"Big brother, you can't go on like this," Lu Qiankun took out a gilded lighter and lit a cigarette for Lu Suowei. "How could you let that young upstart lead you around by the nose? Have you forgotten what kind of tricks the second elder brother used to inherit the family business?"
Lu Qiankun's words were like knives, stabbing at Lu Suowei's sore spots one by one.
As the eldest son in the family, he was the one who should have rightfully inherited the family business. But when his father was on his deathbed, the crafty Lu Ziqian had poured a bucket of filth on him, causing his father to never want to see him again.
Years of hard work had gone down the drain. How could he ever forgive Lu Ziqian? Not to mention...
"Big brother, don't hesitate."
Lu Qiankun's words interrupted Lu Suowei's train of thought.
"Opportunities don't come twice. As long as you join hands with me and bring Lu Ziqian down, we'll split the family business in half. You can go your own way, and I'll go mine. What do you think?"
"What about Lu Jinsheng?"
"Hehe..."
Lu Qiankun gave a sinister smile and made a throat-slitting gesture with his hand...
At dawn, the sky was still dim.
Shen Jianyi came out of her room. Her long black hair fell messily on her shoulders, and her bright eyes were full of tiredness. She was only wearing a white nightgown and was walking barefoot on the floor.
She was really thirsty. Shen Jianyi got up in the middle of the night and quietly walked into the kitchen to pour herself a glass of water.
"Ah!"
"Don't be scared."
A gentle male voice sounded. The water glass that had slipped from her hand was caught by the man and steadily handed back to Shen Jianyi.
"What are you doing?"
In the dim dawn light, Shen Jianyi saw Lu Jinsheng's face clearly.
He was dressed in a suit and tie, and was holding a briefcase in his other hand. It was hard to tell if he had just come back from outside or was about to go out.
"I'm going to the company. I've got a lot of things to do today."
"So early?"
Shen Jianyi took the glass and asked in a low voice.
"Yes. Just stay at home if you have nothing to do. It's not peaceful at home recently. Be careful."
After saying that, Lu Jinsheng turned around and left.
Watching the man's tall back disappear at the door, Shen Jianyi looked down and saw the exposed skin on her chest. She quickly pulled her nightgown up.
He didn't see it, did he?
By the time Lu Jinsheng arrived at the Jinxiu Building, the sun had just risen above the horizon.
He wasn't lying to Shen Jianyi. With Lu Ziqian suddenly collapsing, there were a lot of company matters that needed his decision.
When he checked his phone, there were dozens of missed calls.
Lu Jinsheng took a deep breath and called in his secretary and assistant who were waiting outside.
"Mr. Lu, the company's phone has been ringing off the hook with calls from reporters. Everyone wants to know how the old master is doing."
The secretary placed a stack of documents on Lu Jinsheng's desk. Under her thick glasses were a pair of coquettish eyes.
"Tell them that the company will hold a press conference as soon as a decision is made. Only the invited newspapers will be allowed to attend. If they keep pestering the Lu family, the Lu family won't sit back and do nothing."
"Yes, sir."
After saying that, Lu Jinsheng waved his hand and told the secretary to leave.
"Mr. Lu, Lu Qiankun is back."
Hearing He Yu's report, Lu Jinsheng's hand paused while signing.
"When?"
"Last night."
His deep eyes narrowed, showing a hint of danger.
His long-lost younger uncle was no easy person.
"Your uncle said he wants to see the old master, but the hospital staff won't let him in. He called me."
"No. Tell him that the old master is recovering and it's not suitable for him to see anyone now."
"Yes, sir."
He Yu received the instruction and quietly retreated.
In the huge office, only Lu Jinsheng was left. He suddenly looked up and saw the sun slowly rising from the Moyue Lake.
On the way to the emergency room last night, Lu Ziqian had tightly grasped Lu Jinsheng's hand and said, "Jinsheng, you're my son. The Lu family's business hasn't fallen into the wrong hands."
For a moment, Lu Jinsheng felt a complex mix of emotions.
"Mr. Lu, the members of the board of directors are here."
The secretary's voice sounded at the door. Lu Jinsheng stood up and strode towards the meeting room.
The Lu family's fortune was like a huge cake, and everyone wanted a slice.