Yan Kai sighed, "President Lu's eyesight is now basically only slightly better than that of a blind person, so he needs me to help him dial the number."

Upon hearing this, Lu Nian collapsed to the ground, exclaiming, "How could this happen?"

The news of Lu Haifeng and Xu Jingyan's engagement spread quickly, and the whole of Guangcheng knew about it.

The internet has a long memory. Just a few months ago, everyone clearly remembered that Xu Jingyan had always identified herself as Lu Yanting's girlfriend.

Everyone was somewhat surprised to see the news that Xu Jingyan was engaged to another man.

A shopping mall's display screen continuously scrolled through photos of Xu Jingyan and Lu Haifeng, followed by a row of well wishes.

Several women stopped downstairs after shopping, watching the scrolling, flashing screen, and one of them exclaimed in surprise.

"Isn't Lu Haifeng, who's engaged to Xu Jingyan, the illegitimate son that the second branch of the Lu family just recognized?"

"Yeah, how could this be? I thought Xu Jingyan and Lu Yanting were a couple! Turns out it's Lu Haifeng? This... this is too outrageous!"

"Who says otherwise! However, there might be other hidden reasons behind this. I remember that not long ago, Zhu Ran also revealed the identity of her mysterious boyfriend, who is Lu Yanting!"

So, Lu Yanting cheated first, and that's why Xu Jingyan sought revenge by finding another man? But then again, Xu Jingyan is quite devoted. Look at Lu Haifeng; his features actually bear some resemblance to Lu Yanting. Is Lu Jingyan playing the role of a substitute in a story?

"Now that you mention it, it does seem true! But how can Lu Haifeng compare to Lu Yanting? Lu Yanting is clearly ten or a hundred times more handsome than him, okay? Besides, Lu Yanting is the president of the Lu Group! He's good-looking and rich! He's the dream lover of countless girls!"

Another woman wearing black-rimmed glasses pondered for a moment before speaking, "I think you're looking at the issue too one-sidedly. You say Lu Yanting and Xu Jingyan were a couple before? That's not accurate, is it? I've read so many interviews and reports, and it seems like it's all been Xu Jingyan directing and acting all along, talking to herself. Lu Yanting has never personally acknowledged their relationship!"

And the same goes for Zhu Ran. I've seen many photos online, and the distance between them when they stand together is never intimate—not even a hug or holding hands. It's a perfectly normal social distance! I guess that's just Zhu Ran's own interpretation!

As soon as the woman finished speaking, some people nodded in sudden realization, while others retorted, "How could that be? Since Lu Yanting allowed them to make such a unilateral announcement, isn't that tacitly acknowledging it?"

The woman pushed up her black-rimmed glasses. "Lu Yanting is a businessman. Do you think it's possible that his allowing others to create romantic pairings with him is actually a marketing tactic? Look, both women who have had rumors with him have made a fortune because of him."

Do you think Lu Yanting might be profiting from this? He didn't do anything; he just let those women do what they wanted and still made money. What reason do you think he had to refuse?

"Wow! What you said makes so much sense!" The remaining women nodded in agreement.

In the living room of the Qiu family's house in Huangtu Village.

Zhang Guihua watched the news of Xu Jingyan and Lu Haifeng's engagement on TV, then glanced at her son and frowned.

"Hongwei, didn't you say you succeeded twice last time? Why isn't Xu Jingyan pregnant yet? Why is she still engaged to someone else?"

Qiu Hongwei looked helpless. "How would I know? Maybe I was just unlucky? There are even duds during the New Year!"

Zhang Guihua looked at a certain part of her son's body and asked, "Hongwei, tell Mom, are you sure there's nothing wrong with that area now?"

Qiu Hongwei quickly covered his private parts, "Mom, just talk, why are you staring at that place?"

Zhang Guihua scoffed, "What's there to be shy about? I gave birth to you. What part of your body haven't I seen? You've grown up and you're already acting all shy? Really!"

"Mom! You know that was when I was little. I'm all grown up now!"

"Oh, okay, okay! I'm not a pervert, and I didn't mean anything by it! I was just asking if your injury from last time has healed yet?"

Qiu Hongwei nodded. "It should be the same as before!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Guihua was overjoyed. She glanced at the photo of Xu Jingyan and Lu Haifeng together on the TV, and a calculating glint flashed in her eyes.

She shifted her chair and sat down next to Qiu Hongwei, lowering her voice, "Son, I have an idea. Go to Guangcheng and find Xu Jingyan! I don't care who she marries..."

Her eyes suddenly sharpened. "They must all give birth to our Qiu family's children!"

Qiu Hongwei's eyes widened. "Mom, are you kidding me? Last time it was all a fluke that I, a toad, ended up eating swan meat. If I go to her again now, she definitely won't agree!"

Zhang Guihua sneered and took out a USB drive from her pocket. "What are you afraid of? With this, do you think she won't comply?"

Xu Jingyan and Lu Haifeng's engagement ceremony was held at the Shengtian Hotel, which is owned by the Xu family. Therefore, the couple booked the entire hotel for their engagement banquet.

The hotel has eleven floors, all of which were used for the engagement banquet, which shows how much Xu Ming values ​​Lu Haifeng this time.

Qiu Hui walked behind Lu Haifeng and said, "Brother Feng, after all these years, you've finally made it. You've returned to the Lu family and now you're getting married into the Xu family."

Lu Haifeng said calmly, "I can only say that so many years of forbearance have finally paid off."

"Brother Feng, given your current special status and the critical juncture, do you need me to protect you secretly?"

Lu Haifeng waved his hand, "No need, Qiu Hui, this is the Xu family's hotel, nothing should happen. Just enjoy your drink! We've been brothers for so many years, and I'm so grateful for your protection all these years. Today, I'm giving you a day off! Drink to your heart's content!"

Qiu Hui was also happy for Lu Haifeng, "Then this subordinate will respectfully comply!"

Lu Haifeng nodded, and the next second, he felt a tickle in his throat and coughed several times.

Seeing that Lu Haifeng's face was red from coughing, Qiu Hui asked with some concern, "Brother Feng, are you alright? Today is your special day!"

Lu Haifeng loosely clenched his fist and pressed it to his lips. "It's an old problem, a ailment I picked up when I was a kid from getting caught in the rain. It was all better a while ago, but I don't know why it's flared up again!"

Qiu Hui took a bottle of medicine out of his bag. "Brother Feng, you should take this! Your health is more important!"

The two walked through the luxuriously decorated hotel lobby, which was filled with banquets and teeming with guests. Qiu Hui found a seat and quickly blended into the noisy crowd, while Lu Haifeng continued walking forward.

He went upstairs, walked through the corridor, and finally stopped at the door of a very exquisite and luxurious room.