Even the cold - hearted Lu Fenglin had some good sides, but they were definitely few.
"If you really like them, stop using your dirty tricks on them."
"What do you mean?" Lu Fenglin looked up, resuming his usual cold and gloomy expression.
"Nothing much. It's just a warning. They don't know you, but I'm well - aware of your true nature."
There was a warning and disdain in Lu Chuanbai's eyes. His gaze was like looking at a bug in a mess.
This look deeply touched Lu Fenglin, but he still stubbornly lashed out, "It's still uncertain who will win."
After saying that, Lu Fenglin quickly shoveled all the fried rice into his mouth without even chewing.
"I'm full." A smug smile returned to Lu Fenglin's face. He deliberately provoked Lu Chuanbai, "Thanks for the treat. I'll come often in the future."
Then he picked up his suit jacket and left.
When Lu Chuanbai sat down at the table with a gloomy face, his subordinate who had been sent to Weishan Island to keep an eye on Xiao Huang sent him a message. Xiao Huang had gone up the mountain to deliver food again and was caught red - handed by Li Dadan and the others.
Lu Chuanbai sneered. Remembering Lu Fenglin's confident smile, he clenched his fists and went upstairs.
Xu Qingqing had already lulled the two children to sleep. Lu Chuanbai gently opened the door. Xu Qingqing saw his bad complexion and guessed the reason, "What, did you quarrel?"
"No." Lu Chuanbai's eyes were as black as ink. Looking at the peaceful sleeping faces of the two children, his eyes softened a lot.
Lu Chuanbai sat down on the edge of the bed, stroking Xu An'an's soft little face. His cold expression eased a bit, showing a touch of affection.
He would never let this hard - won happiness be snatched away!
"You go to sleep first." Lu Chuanbai said gently to Xu Qingqing.
"Okay, then I'll go home." Xu Qingqing bit her lips and got up nervously.
"Who said I'll sleep here? I have something to do. I won't be here tonight." Lu Chuanbai held Xu Qingqing's wrist. His broad palm transferred his body heat, which was a bit scorching.
"What's the matter?" Xu Qingqing withdrew her hand and sat in front of Lu Chuanbai. "Actually, I don't mind sharing a bed with you..."
Xu Qingqing thought Lu Chuanbai was just accommodating her.
"No." The corner of Lu Chuanbai's lips lifted, showing an extremely gentle smile. "I got a message from Weishan Island. Someone spotted the tomb - robbers. I have to go and deal with it."
"Go there at this late hour?" Xu Qingqing looked out of the window. It was a cloudy night with no light at all, and the cold wind was howling outside.
It was at least a dozen kilometers from here to Weishan Island.
"There's no other way." Lu Chuanbai sighed. He tentatively reached out and touched Xu Qingqing's jade - like hand. Seeing that she didn't withdraw it and was full of worry, he became bolder and played with her fingers.
"I have to settle this as soon as possible. Otherwise, by dawn, the mastermind behind this will surely interfere. It will be much harder to solve the problem then."
After all, the people standing behind the tomb - robbers were Lu Fenglin and the Gu family. If they joined forces against him, he might be caught off guard.
"Then I'll go with you." Xu Qingqing put on her clothes.
She was the one who told Lu Chuanbai about this. She couldn't let him go into danger alone.
Lu Fenglin was insidious, and Gu Anrou was no good either. She could help Lu Chuanbai if she went.
Somehow, Xu Qingqing had already regarded herself and Lu Chuanbai as a team, united against the enemy.
Lu Chuanbai was a bit touched but still pressed on her shoulders, "What about the two children if you leave? They'll cry if they wake up and can't find you."
"Stay here. I can handle it alone."
Xu Qingqing's gaze fell on the sleeping children. Lu Chuanbai was right. She really couldn't rest assured if she left the two children at home.
Xu Qingqing said without hesitation, "Wait. I'll go home right away and ask my mom to come and take care of the children."
Lu Chuanbai wanted to persuade her again, but Xu Qingqing put a finger on his thin lips, "Stop talking. I've decided to stick with you."
Lu Chuanbai sighed. Looking at Xu Qingqing's determined face, he helplessly rubbed the space between his eyebrows and agreed, "Alright."
Xu Qingqing left the two children with her mom and set off to Weishan Island with Lu Chuanbai.
"Let me go! Let me go!"
The tied - up Huang Zhongxiang struggled desperately, but it was in vain. How could he break the ropes as thick as his arms?
Huang Zhongxiang angrily looked at Li Dadan standing in front of him and roared, "Li Dadan! I know it's you who did this. Let me go right now!"
"Brother Huang, I advise you not to struggle. We know all the dirty things you've done. You should have thought of this earlier!"
Li Dadan was beaming with pride. The fleshy parts of his face were all scrunched up because of his excessive joy.
He had caught Huang Zhongxiang. Huang Zhongxiang would surely be dismissed. And among the team members, he had the highest seniority and was the most suitable to be the team leader.
Promotion and fortune!
Li Dadan disdainfully clicked his tongue, "Brother Huang, you're just ungrateful. General Manager Lu was so kind to you, yet you still dared to hide people on the island against the rules."
Li Zhengyi, Fang Qing, and the bald guy were also tied to the trees. Li Zhengyi and Fang Qing hung their heads in embarrassment, motionless. Only the bald guy raised his head and stared at Li Dadan fiercely.
If looks could kill, Li Dadan would surely be cut to pieces by him!
"What are you looking at! If you keep looking, I'll gouge out your eyes!" Li Dadan was getting more and more complacent. Annoyed by the bald guy's stare, he slapped him directly.
He used quite a bit of force. The bald guy's face was slapped to the side. He struggled to break the ropes but to no avail.
"Li Dadan! If you let me go now, I can overlook this. Otherwise, when General Manager Lu comes, you'll be crying your eyes out!"
Huang Zhongxiang was certain that Lu Chuanbai was on his side. So even though he was caught by Li Dadan, he wasn't panicked at all.
As soon as Lu Chuanbai came, the first one to be dealt with would surely be Li Dadan!
Li Dadan sneered and kicked Xiao Huang hard. Yang Tianwen beside him quickly stopped him, "Brother Dadan, don't bother with him. He's just talking nonsense. When General Manager Lu comes, he'll surely get his comeuppance."
"Yang Tianwen! I always regarded you as my own brother, but you dared to plot against me with Li Dadan!"
Huang Zhongxiang was kicked hard. He felt a metallic taste surging up his throat and glared at Yang Tianwen angrily.
When Lu Chuanbai came, he would surely make these two bastards pay a hundred - fold price!
"It's still uncertain who will end up in trouble when General Manager Lu comes." Huang Zhongxiang spat out a mouthful of blood forcefully.
"What trouble?"
A cold, highly recognizable, and penetrating male voice sounded. Lu Chuanbai walked over, holding Xu Qingqing's hand, and looked at Huang Zhongxiang coldly.
When Huang Zhongxiang saw Lu Chuanbai coming, he was like a drowning man grabbing a life - saving straw. He thought his savior had come.