In a private room at Fengting Club, after Wu Liangsheng, Lu Zhengnan, and Shen Changxing had all left.

Lu Zhengjing straightened his posture slightly and slowly leaned back on the sofa.

He closed his eyes and gently massaged his temples with his hands.

“Seventh Master, actually… should we re-investigate the cars registered under Miss Chen’s name? If they were acquired legitimately and no one else in the Chen family can affect her, then she should be fine…” Jiang Huaishu hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Jiang Huaishu could understand Lu Qiye's current predicament.

Not only was it beyond Seventh Master's expectations, but even the few who had come to join in the fun were greatly surprised.

If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have let Bai Feng drag me here.

It is said that 'there is evil hidden within', like the people they encounter, or according to common sense.

No matter how bad things are inside a family, they will still try to cover it up on the surface and will pay some attention to the image of their family members in front of outsiders.

However, unexpectedly, the Chen family was actually so despicable on the surface.

It's not that they're terrible, but it mainly involves their own brothers, especially Zheng Nan's sister, so it's understandable that they would have prejudices.

Putting aside the connection to Changxing, the Chen family's various behaviors are not particularly unacceptable.

In particular, the preference for sons over daughters exists among them, even in Beijing.

Some of these families even have high social status; and as he just mentioned, the practice of marrying off daughters to other families for political alliances can actually be seen even in Beijing.

That family had three daughters who married into different families, each bringing their own family with them, clinging to their husbands' families like dodder vines.

This is even more evident in some families with high social status.

However, at least they will have various high-sounding reasons to cover it up, instead of openly displaying them.

Originally, they thought that the girl Changxing had his eye on was studying at the University of Humanities, and they had heard that she was gentle and kind, so she should be a good girl.

That's why I came over, thinking there wouldn't be any shocking revelations, and even if things weren't going well at home, they could accept and understand.

But now...

Jiang Huaishu sat down next to Lu Zhengjing. They both knew Lu Qiye's intentions, but it seemed that the result was the same.

Master Lu demanded that Wu Liangsheng only investigate the surface information.

The main purpose was to appease Zheng Nan and also to stall until he returned from Changxing, allowing him to handle the situation himself.

As outsiders, no matter what, even if they are good brothers or relatives, it is not appropriate for them to interfere.

Jiang Huaishu didn't need to think too much to guess that Master Lu was probably afraid that there was something wrong with the Chen family, so he didn't want to investigate further.

Once the investigation goes deeper, if something bad happens, it can't be hidden from Sister Zhengnan, so she simply gave Wu Liangsheng only two or three days.

Moreover, we can't use any means to investigate, and we probably won't find any substantial information anyway.

At least when Changxing returns, he will have the right to decide what to do.

Master Lu meant well, but the Chen family's image in the eyes of outsiders was already like this, and they were truly powerless to change it.

Moreover, it seems that Seventh Master has other concerns.

"No need. I can't interfere anymore. Changxing will handle it himself. Once he's done with this busy period, he'll definitely investigate thoroughly."

Lu Zhengjing suddenly opened his eyes, his expression grave, and said...

"Also, please keep an eye out for any rumors that might be detrimental to the Chen family, and help stop them."

Jiang Huai wrote: "Okay."

"Seventh Master, no problem." Bai Feng and Xie Jinzhou were just leisurely drinking.

Pretending to be profound and thoughtful is not suitable for either of them; only Seventh Master and Jiang Xiaoer have this habit.

...

11 p.m., Silver City, Ontario, Golden Hotel, private suite.

"What is it now? Didn't I tell you not to call me so often lately?" The man's voice on the phone was very impatient.

"It seems that the Shen family's son has fallen for a girl from the county town. The Lu family's son sent someone to help investigate, so he must value her quite a bit. She might become the Shen family's in-law."

Do you think we should send someone to make contact with that girl's family, or maybe cause some trouble for the Lu and Shen families?

Anyway, it's in the southern province, not in Beijing. Liu Bo immediately explained why he made the call.

"Oh!? Is that so? Tell me more about it." The man on the phone suddenly became interested.

"Here's what happened, the Shen family..." Liu Bo recounted in detail the gossip he received this afternoon from some young ladies and girls in Beijing.

"Haha... No need, that's a waste of time. The Lu family wouldn't even look at the Chen family's daughter."

If it's something you truly value, then secretly having someone investigate might offer some hope.

Or, given the Lu family's capabilities, they could easily find out the situation with a single phone call. Why bother hiring an entertainment paparazzi to investigate gossip?

Now I'm even more certain that the person from the Lu family isn't Falcon. Although that kid is despicable and trying to get my attention, he's probably from that side too.

Zheng Dao was ostensibly trying to undermine us, while this young man Lu was mainly there to attract my attention.

Then, arrange for other people to lie in wait. You help me investigate thoroughly, but be careful not to get noticed easily.

"Heh, the Lu family lad really has piqued my interest." The man on the phone, perhaps bored from spending too much time in the lab, offered a few more words of analysis and explanation.

The voice was somewhat menacing, yet also sounded mocking.

On the other end of the phone, the man adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses; he had been very irritable lately.

The people above thoroughly investigated every place where Black Hawk Hall appeared in public, leaving him no room to maneuver.

Zheng Dao, that all-around elite soldier, is indeed extraordinary. It's a pity that our men failed to harm him that time in Jiang City.

Although they didn't find out who was behind it all, he believed they never would.

However, the recent business has been greatly affected; as soon as one of our own people shows up, they are discovered within a few days.

He needs to think carefully about what a better solution is; he's in a very passive position right now.

"Is everything alright? That's all."

...

Several days have passed since what happened at the entrance of the residential area that day.

However, rumors are still circulating in the family quarters that the Chen sisters will demand exorbitant dowries when they get married.

During this period, Chen Xiaoliu was being pressured by Chen Xihua to train his emotional control and facial expression management. Sometimes, she would even say some unpleasant things to upset him.

She actually wanted to punch him; honestly, that impulsive and easily angered brat.

In the past two days, the only sounds heard at the Chen family's house have been the bickering between her and Chen Xiaoliu.

The eldest sister, Chen Chunhua, remained sullen, but kept it to herself and didn't share it with her sisters, including Chen Xihua.

Chen San San went home that day to see her second sister, Chen Jin Hua, and returned to the provincial capital the next day.

Liu Quan also hired a professional acting teacher to give her lessons.

The fourth student, Chen Xiuhua, has been a little nervous these past few days. Today is July 25th, and the college entrance examination results will be released in two days.

Before going to bed that night, Chen Xihua originally wanted to wait for her eldest sister to speak for her.

But now it seems that the eldest sister really is just silently enduring things; who knows when that will finally happen.

"Big sister, did you and Comrade Shen have a falling out?"

"Ah, Xiao Wu, you... guessed it?" Chen Chunhua asked, her expression a little unnatural.

"Big sister, do you even need to guess? Your face says it all," Chen Xiuhua said worriedly.

"It's so obvious! Whew..."

His family is too well-off; they live in a military compound, and his mother has already chosen a fiancée for him.

The main reason is that when I learned about his family background, I started to hesitate. After thinking about it, I still rejected him.

"It's okay, I'll be fine in a couple of days. Anyway, we never really defined our relationship."

Seeing that her sisters already knew, Chen Chunhua didn't hide anything and slowly recounted the story. After finishing, she felt much more relaxed.

She is indeed troubled by love, but she has become much more confident and mature, and won't stay stuck in that situation forever.

These past two days, she just wanted to reminisce a bit more; now it's time to forget him completely.

Xiao Wu is right. A relationship should only develop if it feels comfortable and natural. Don't force things that make you uncomfortable.

At least it's an amicable parting, and besides, they haven't even started dating yet!