From time to time, sounds from other private rooms echoed in the corridor. Amidst this noisy environment, Lu Ming's words were surprisingly clear.
Lu Suowei's neck was flushed red, and he stammered, "Over ten million? Lu Ming, are you crazy?"
Lu Ming immediately pleaded for mercy, "Dad, I really don't know how I spent so much. I..."
"You squandered so much money on those women? How could I have such an unfilial son!" Lu Suowei never dreamed that just when he finally gained some say in the company, his son had ruined everything.
Facing this scene, Lu Jinsheng raised his eyebrows and said, "Over ten million isn't much, but I still hope you can make it up to me. Also, being able to spend over ten million on women, Uncle, you should discipline your son properly."
Lu Suowei's face turned alternately green and pale. He was on the verge of fainting from anger, and the breath coming out of his nostrils felt scorching.
"Get out of here and go home!" Lu Suowei pointed at him and shouted.
He knew he had to cut his losses now. If he stayed any longer, he didn't know what conditions Lu Jinsheng would set.
Lu Suowei turned his head, suppressing his anger with difficulty and forcing a smile, "I'll go home first to discipline this unfilial son."
Just as he was about to leave, Lu Jinsheng suddenly said, "Wait."
Lu Suowei turned around. "Jinsheng, what else is there?"
"Lu Ming is just an adult this year and already hanging out in places like this. I think he should study hard in school. He doesn't need to come to the company for a while."
As soon as he finished speaking, without giving Lu Suowei any chance to resist, he continued, "Uncle, disciplining your son must be exhausting, and you also have to fill the company's loopholes. You should take a good rest at home for a while. It's not too late to come back when you've recovered."
It was obvious that Lu Jinsheng didn't want him to interfere in the company's affairs anymore. Lu Suowei clenched his fists tightly. Good job, Lu Jinsheng. His plan was really clever. Not only was Lu Ming prevented from entering the company before graduation, but he himself was also on the verge of being kicked out of the company.
But in this situation, Lu Suowei could only force a smile. His eyebrows trembled slightly. "It's not that serious, is it..."
"Hey, I heard that Uncle recently went to see a psychiatrist. Did you get some medicine?" Lu Jinsheng's dark eyes showed no emotional fluctuations. "Since you're not feeling well, you should take good care of yourself. Your health is more important than work."
Lu Suowei was stunned. His mind went blank. How did he know all this... It seemed that he had underestimated Lu Jinsheng. It turned out that he had been secretly taking action all along.
He gritted his teeth. Enduring for a while would bring peace. As the saying goes, a gentleman bides his time for revenge. One day, he would surely take firm control of the company.
"Since you already know, I won't hide it from you," he said with a pained expression. "I've been feeling a bit unwell recently. I'll go back and rest first."
"Take your time, Uncle."
Watching their departing backs, Lu Jinsheng's lips curled up in a meaningful smile.
All this was seen by Lu Ziqian. He couldn't help but sigh, "Jinsheng, you really make your father feel at ease. With your determination, I don't have to worry about what Lu Suowei might do to the company."
Hearing this, Lu Jinsheng was extremely reluctant to respond to him. A hint of coldness flashed across the man's eyes. "You don't need to praise me like this. It was Yi Yi who discovered it. It has nothing to do with me."
"This..." Lu Ziqian looked at the woman standing beside him. From beginning to end, this woman had said nothing, but she had played a crucial role.
Lu Ziqian had nothing more to say and turned around to leave.
One moment it was bustling, and the next, only two people were left. Shen Jianyi turned her head in confusion. "Why did you say it was me who discovered it just now? It was clearly your idea."
She had never thought of currying favor with Lu Ziqian. She wouldn't take credit for things that didn't belong to her.
Lu Jinsheng reached out and took her soft little hand, pulling the woman closer to him. His voice lost its usual coldness. "You and I are one. What's mine is yours..."
Shen Jianyi was amused by him. But now she had very important news to check. For the first time, she thought Lu Jinsheng was really clingy.
...
It wasn't until the next day when Lu Jinsheng went to the company that Shen Jianyi finally opened her smartwatch to check the message from Xia Liang.
[Master, some well - known figures in the business circle are secretly investigating the matter of the chip.]
[Many company presidents have secretly been paying attention. The wealthy circle is already in chaos, and even my company has been affected.]
[Master? Why aren't you replying? Also... After my investigation, the last known location of the chip was Mantuo Sea in the north - south region. If you have time, you can go there and take a look.]
Just as she was about to reply, Xia Liang sent another message.
[Master, what on earth are you doing? If you've seen yesterday's message, remember to reply to me. A mysterious person sent me an invitation letter, inviting me to Mantuo Sea. Has your Lu family received one?]
Mantuo Sea? It was said that the public security management there wasn't very strict. What did they want to invite her there for?
Shen Jianyi frowned, typed a few words with her finger, and then clicked send. [Not yet. I don't know if Lu Jinsheng has received one.]
Xia Liang replied instantly. [If you also receive the invitation letter and plan to go, remember to call me.]
After Shen Jianyi agreed, she put away her smartwatch. This Mantuo Sea was really worth a visit. She'd just wait and see if Lu Jinsheng received an invitation letter tonight.
"Knock, knock, knock──"
At this moment, there was a knock on the bedroom door. She put on her slippers and went to open the door. It was Sister Gu standing outside, holding a small cake in her hands.
Sister Gu was smiling brightly at Shen Jianyi. She was in a great mood, and the corners of her mouth never dropped when she spoke. "Young mistress, Miss came today and made this cake for you herself."
"For me?" Shen Jianyi felt a bit strange. She opened the door wider. From the second - floor corridor, she could see a girl in a white dress sitting on the sofa in the living room.
Lu Yuan had been coming too frequently recently. It was hard to tell exactly who she was looking for. Sometimes it seemed to be her, and sometimes it was Lu Jinsheng.
She nodded and walked downstairs holding the handrail.
"Lu Yuan, why are you here?"
Hearing this, the girl looked up. Meeting her cold eyes, Lu Yuan's lips curved up, and there were two sweet dimples on her cheeks. "Sister - in - law, I made this cake myself. I wanted to bring it for you to taste!"
Shen Jianyi found it strange. She didn't respond to this but sat down beside the girl. "Come on, tell me. What do you want from me?"