CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44 I DON’T FORGIVE

Xia Mian observed Lu Zechuan deep in thought and tried to console him, "Don’t overthink it. With your fate, if you were in ancient times, you’d definitely be an emperor and not that easy to kill!"

Lu Zechuan looked up at Xia Mian, "I just don’t like the feeling of losing control."

Xia Mian yawned, "What’s the big deal? When soldiers come, we’ll use generals to defend; when water rises, we use earth to stop it. No matter how many tricks they have, I’ll stop them each time! I’m by your side, what are you scared of!"

Seeing the girl’s adorable, fear-nothing demeanor, the gloom in Lu Zechuan’s heart was instantly dispelled.

He stepped forward and patted the girl’s fluffy head, "In the middle of the night, you didn’t sleep well because of this, aren’t you angry?"

Xia Mian pouted, "Angry! When I find out who’s behind all this, I’ll tear them apart!"

Xia Mian pretended to be fierce, showing her little canine teeth, and successfully made Lu Zechuan laugh, "Go get some sleep! Not sleeping well affects your growth!"

Xia Mian was eighteen, 1.67 meters tall, not short for a girl, but in front of Lu Zechuan, who was nearly 1.9 meters tall, she seemed quite small.

Xia Mian acknowledged and, without bantering further with Lu Zechuan, went back to her room for more sleep.

Lu Zechuan was right; if she didn’t sleep well, she’d not only stop growing but also become less attractive, and her health wouldn’t be good.

***

The commotion at the Lu Family that night wasn’t very big, nor was it small.

Those who were attentive could naturally hear some rumors.

Shen Man, after getting up, changed her clothes to go for a jog. At the door, she encountered the Lu Family’s servants cleaning up the bloodstains and broken car window glass left by Ji Hua from the previous night.

Shen Man slowed down and casually asked, "What’s going on? Was there a car accident at the door last night?"

The servants looked at each other, yet no one could give a clear explanation.

"Suddenly all mute! I’m talking to you!" Shen Man’s face sank, somewhat displeased.

The servants of the Lu Family were adept at judging the situation!

Only Lu Zhenqing truly valued her, so in their eyes, she was nothing more than just another lady!

"Madam, we really don’t know!" Sister-in-law Zhang awkwardly responded with a smile, "When we got up early this morning, the place was already a mess. We wanted to tidy it up before everyone woke up..."

Shen Man’s face still looked bad, and she snorted coldly, twisting her waist and swinging her arms as she entered the villa.

At the moment she turned her head, a deep resentment suddenly emerged in her eyes.

Last night, did she really not know what happened?

No, she stood by the floor-to-ceiling window and saw everything clearly!

The Ji Family people actually came to the Lu Family to beg!

Xia Mian, that little brat, had something in her.

If this little brat really got into the Lu Family, wouldn’t all her plans for the years be in vain?

Shen Man clenched her fist tightly and ran into Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan, wearing sportswear, about to head out.

Instantly, Shen Man switched her expression like in a Sichuan opera, sweeping away the gloom on her face, and putting on a bright smile, "Ah Chuan, going for a jog with Miss Xia?"

Lu Zechuan ignored Shen Man and walked to the gatehouse to change shoes.

Xia Mian, however, gave Shen Man a meaningful glance.

If Shen Man were truly Lu Zechuan’s aunt by blood, Xia Mian wouldn’t judge her with the worst intentions, but if Shen Man were adopted later by the Shen Family, then she’d be a major issue!

"Having Miss Xia stay here like this, it’s really not good for her." Seeing Lu Zechuan ignoring her, Shen Man started picking at more faults.

Lu Zechuan finally looked up, casting a cool glance at Shen Man, with a slight laughter, "No matter how bad it is, is the harm you brought to the Lu Family any better?"

After saying that, Lu Zechuan held Xia Mian’s hand and left.

Shen Man’s step, just about to ascend the stairs, froze mid-air, and the smile she painstakingly put on collapsed instantly!

Lu Zechuan!

This damn guy! Just won’t let go of this one thing, will he?

"Why are you dawdling while changing shoes! Hurry over for breakfast!" Lu Zhenqing’s voice came from the dining room, bringing Shen Man back to her senses.

Shen Man readjusted her facial expressions, then walked towards Lu Zhenqing with a cheerful smile, "Ah Chuan brought Miss Xia to live at our place, is no one going to do anything about it? Isn’t this inappropriate?"

Lu Zhenqing was eating a bun. Hearing this, he put down the bun with a serious tone, "He doesn’t like us interfering, so from now on, you should interfere less! Don’t end up embarrassing yourself!"

Shen Man’s head drooped immediately after hearing Lu Zhenqing’s words, "I’m just concerned about Ah Chuan, aren’t I? If it goes on like this, which girl would dare marry him when they hear about it?"

"That’s none of your concern!" An aged authoritative voice came from the staircase. Mrs. Lu, with the help of a servant, walked down step by step, "Xia Mian is the granddaughter-in-law I’ve chosen, and she’s destined to enter the Lu Family in the future!"

"Who dares to gossip outside? I’ll be the first to shut them up!" Mrs. Lu’s stern glance swept over Shen Man, making her feel a bit guilty.

"Mom, how could you say that? Who would dare gossip?" Shen Man forced a grin, "Mom, let’s eat! Sister-in-law Li made your favorite crab roe buns!"

Mrs. Lu snorted lightly, not bothering with Shen Man further.

Shen Man didn’t get upset, even proactively served food and handed utensils to Mrs. Lu.

Initially, Mrs. Lu wanted to eat a bit, but with Shen Man’s overt enthusiasm, her appetite vanished.

"I have my own hands!" Mrs. Lu glared displeased at Shen Man.

Only then did Shen Man back off.

As she retracted her hand, she gently clenched her fist but quickly picked up chopsticks and began eating breakfast.

Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian, exercising together in the morning, hadn’t gone far before someone stopped them.

Those who stopped them were none other than Kang Cheng and his son, whom Xia Mian had sent away earlier.

In just a few days, Kang Cheng’s condition worsened, turning him into skin and bones.

Kang Wei pushed Kang Cheng, blocking Lu Zechuan’s way, and slowly knelt in front of him, "Young Master Lu, the girl my father once abducted, her surname is Shen."

With those words, Lu Zechuan’s face turned instantly grim.

"I’m sorry, my father is willing to pay any price for redemption! We just hope Young Master Lu can forgive us!" Kang Wei bowed on the ground, his attitude sincere.

However, Lu Zechuan merely chuckled coldly, "Forgive? Why should I forgive you?"

Lu Zechuan’s lips tightened as he enunciated, "I am in no position to forgive you on her behalf!"

As Lu Zechuan finished speaking, Kang Wei became ashen-faced, "Young Master Lu, I beg you!"

Lu Zechuan kicked him away, his voice icy, "Begging me is useless!"