"You! You're oversimplifying things. The Dongfang Group belongs to the Dongfang family; it's just that Elder Qu manages it. The Dongfang Group doesn't know anything about what Elder Qu is doing. Your brother only defeated one of their stewards. Do you think the Dongfang family behind the Dongfang Group is just sitting around doing nothing? Even a steward has so many connections, let alone the deeply entrenched Dongfang family."

Hearing Lu Xi's naive idea, Jiang Manyue quickly explained the intricacies to her.

"I really didn't expect that."

After listening to her sister-in-law's words, Lu Xi realized how naive she had been. Her older brother had previously acquired other companies, and she had assumed this time would be the same. She had indeed been far too simplistic in her thinking.

"You still have a lot to learn in the future. Many things are not as simple as they seem. Also, never trust anyone, even if they seem to be your friends on the surface, but they may be doing something behind your back. You should always be wary of them."

Lu Fan, who was driving, couldn't hold back any longer and lectured Lu Xi in a somewhat displeased tone.

"snort!"

Hearing her brother speak in a lecturing tone, Lu Xi turned her head to the side, feeling extremely annoyed, and snorted coldly.

"You brat, I'm only saying nice things, what kind of behavior is this! Would your brother ever hurt you?"

Lu Fan heard Lu Xi snort coldly, and then saw Lu Xi's resentful expression through the rearview mirror. He angrily said to Lu Xi.

"Say less."

Seeing that Lu Fan was angry, and then glancing at Lu Xi who was also angry, and thinking that if things continued like this, the relationship between the two siblings might become strained, she quickly punched Lu Fan and said.

Lu Fan then shut his mouth and continued driving.

"Little sister, your brother is only trying to help you, but he has such a sharp tongue. You should take his words to heart!"

Jiang Manyue then gently patted Lu Xi's back and said to Lu Xi, who was still angry.

"Young Master, Young Madam, Miss."

They arrived home quickly. As soon as Lu Fan and his companions got out of the car, the bodyguards at the door greeted them warmly.

"Mom, why haven't the bodyguards left the door yet? Didn't we already tell you everything was alright?"

Seeing that the bodyguards at the door hadn't left, Jiang Manyue went into the villa and asked Lu Ma, who was in the living room.

“Hey, I’m not afraid of my old bones, but what about little Lu Wei? What if something happens to him? Luckily, we’re not short of money, so I’ll let them stay here.”

When Lu's mother saw that it was Lu Fan and his group returning, she quickly put down her phone and answered Jiang Manyue's question.

"Brother, sister-in-law, little sister."

Lu Yi, who was sitting on the sofa, stood up when he saw Lu Fan and the other two return. After Lu's mother finished speaking, he smiled and said to Lu Fan, Jiang Manyue and Lu Xi.

"Brother, you've been suffering lately."

"Yi-ge, you've lost so much weight!"

Before Lu Fan could finish speaking, Lu Xi rushed up to Lu Yi and said to him.

Lu Fan and Jiang Manyue looked at Lu Yi, noticing his tanned skin and noticeably thinner body, and felt a pang of sympathy, unable to say anything.

"It's nothing, your brother Yi is in great health. Don't you think my tanned skin makes me look unhealthy?"

Seeing tears welling up in Lu Xi's eyes, Lu Yi wiped them away, smiled, and showed off his muscles as he asked her a question.

"puff."

The group of people, who were initially feeling a bit sad, burst out laughing at Lu Yi's comical antics, and the entire villa instantly brightened up.

"What are you all standing here for? The food is ready, everyone go and eat."

Seeing everyone standing in the hall, Lu's mother pulled Lu Yi and Lu Fan towards the restaurant, saying to Lu Xi and Jiang Manyue behind her as they walked.

"Let's eat!"

After everyone was seated, Lu's mother, as an elder, was delighted to see the whole family gathered and said to everyone.

At the dinner table, the family chatted about happy things, and no one mentioned what had happened during Lu Yi's time in hiding.

"I've finished eating. I'm going out for a walk. You young people can chat."

After they had eaten their fill, Lu's mother put down her chopsticks. Noticing that everyone was watching her, she seemed a little uncomfortable. She then stood up and spoke to the group.

"By the way, I'm currently short of a general manager at my company. Sister Qi is busy with other things and doesn't have time to manage the company right now, so I'd like to ask you to come and help me."

After Lu's mother left, Lu Xi reached out and picked up a piece of meat for Lu Yi, placing it in Lu Yi's bowl.

As Lu Xi's older brother, Lu Fan watched as Lu Xi served food to Lu Yi without even glancing at him, completely ignoring him. Jiang Manyue noticed what Lu Fan was thinking and quickly picked up a piece of Lu Fan's favorite dish and put it in his bowl.

"Sure, but I might not do a good job. Please don't blame me then, Mr. Lu!"

Looking at the food Lu Xi had put in his bowl, Lu Yi nodded and agreed to Lu Xi's request.

"By the way, is your company still short of money?"

Jiang Manyue quickly stopped Lu Fan. Normally, Lu Fan should be the one to ask Lu Xi about the company's situation, but Jiang Manyue could tell that if Lu Fan were to speak, the two siblings would definitely start arguing.

That would cause a very tense situation. He gave Lu Fan a reassuring look and then asked Lu Xi.

"The company isn't short of money right now, but it's a newly established company, and there will be many places where we'll need money in the future. We'll need your help then."

When Lu Xi heard Jiang Manyue ask her question, she was taken aback for a moment, wondering why her sister-in-law wanted to ask this. She quickly smiled and replied.

"Where did you spend the money we recently gave you? Do you have a clear report?"

Jiang Manyue felt that Lu Xi's answer was flawless, and then continued to speak to Lu Xi.

"Of course, all of these must be planned in advance."

Lu Xi was a little flustered when her sister-in-law asked about the report right away, but she calmed down and answered Jiang Manyue.

"Okay, I'll have someone bring the reports over tomorrow. Our finance department also needs to keep track of them."

The worst thing was that Lu Xi wouldn't lie at this moment. Since Lu Xi said that there was such a plan, it would fall right into Jiang Manyue's trap. Jiang Manyue pretended not to care and said to Lu Xi while eating her food.

Lu Fan, who was standing to the side, remained silent, observing Lu Xi's expression, trying to discern something from it. Lu Xi looked at Jiang Manyue, then glanced at Lu Fan out of the corner of her eye, and realized that Lu Fan was watching her. She understood that her older brother must have already found out about her taking the money as soon as he returned.

"Actually, I don't have any financial statements. I used all that money for employee benefits and to handle some other matters. Once the company makes money, I will pay it all back, with interest."

There was no point in lying anymore at this point, so he could only tell his elder brother and sister-in-law the truth.