Lu Wan's taxi was knocked on the door. Lu Wan subconsciously went to open the door, but then she remembered Li Mu's instructions.

So Lu Wan cautiously looked out through the peephole and saw her parents and Lu Qian outside the door. Lu Wan was so frightened that she fell to the ground.

But the knocking continued. Lu Wan hurriedly picked up her phone from the floor, frantically dialed Li Mu's number, and then quickly hung up. She couldn't keep bothering Li Mu; she should have the courage to face what she had to face.

Outside the door, Lu's mother asked Lu Qian, "Xiao Qian, does Lu Wan really live here?"

Mom, don't you believe me?

So, to prove himself, Lu Qian shouted at the door, "Lu Wan, I know you're in there!"

If you don't open the door for us, we'll get reporters to come and cyberbully you, expose your location, and you might be fine then.

After thinking it over, considering that there were quite a few neighbors around, and that knocking might disturb them, Lu Wan gritted her teeth and opened the door.

When Mr. and Mrs. Lu saw that it really was Lu Wan inside the door, they showed expressions of surprise.

Lu Qian said triumphantly to his parents, "See? See? I told you he was here."

As he spoke, he pushed open the door, and Lu Wan was also pushed to the ground. Lu Qian ignored her and walked in carelessly, followed by his parents.

Lu Qian plopped down on the sofa, crossed his legs, and ordered Lu Wan, "Pour your brother a glass of water."

Lu Wan bent down and poured three glasses of water, handing them to her parents and Lu Qian respectively.

Lu's mother said in a sharp voice, "Bring some fruit over. You've been so long and you're still so ill-mannered."

Lu Wan gritted her teeth and said, "There's no fruit, I didn't have time to buy any."

Upon hearing this, Lu's mother scoffed, "I heard you got third place nationwide."

Lu Wan nodded.

"Isn't there a prize or anything for coming in third place nationwide?" Lu's mother asked.

Yes, it's available, but it hasn't been issued yet.

Lu Qian hurriedly asked, "How much is the bonus?"

Lu Wan's parents also looked at her with anticipation and curiosity.

Urged on by the three, Lu Wan slowly spoke, "One million five hundred thousand."

Mr. and Mrs. Lu were shocked! Lu Qian, however, revealed a greedy look in his eyes.

After sitting for a while, Lu's mother felt that she wouldn't get anything out of the situation, so she decided to leave.

Lu Qian also stood up, thought for a moment, and then looked at Lu Wan and warned, "Lu Wan, let me tell you, I can find you even if you move, so you'd better behave yourself, or you'll save yourself a lot of trouble."

After saying that, he walked out.

After watching the others leave, Lu Wan collapsed to the ground, feeling utterly powerless.

Soon the government began distributing bonuses to the top ten students in the college entrance examination, and there were news reports about it.

This is the best recognition for students who have studied hard for years. The country awards a bonus of five million yuan to the top scorer in the college entrance examination, three million yuan to the second-place scorer, one million five hundred thousand yuan to the third-place scorer, and so on.

Lu Qian was thrilled when he saw this news on TV!

The scholarships from the country have been awarded to our parents, and Lu's mother is thrilled. So what are we waiting for? Let's go see Lu Wan right away!

He blurted it out as if it were the most natural thing in the world, completely forgetting about the severance agreement he had signed with Lu Wan.

Knock knock knock. Lu Wan opened the door, and as expected, her parents and Lu Qian came looking for her again.

After the three sat down, Lu's mother spoke first, "Xiao Wan, our noodle shop has been doing poorly. Your father and I have been thinking about opening a hotel or something, which would probably cost around 500,000 to 600,000 yuan."

Lu Wan didn't speak, standing there without uttering a word.

Lu's mother continued, "Your brother is of marriageable age. Without some family wealth, he really can't find a wife. We heard you received a bonus of 1.5 million yuan. Quickly give it to your mother, and we'll let bygones be bygones. We're still family."

We've already signed a separation agreement, we're not even on the same household registration anymore, and besides, did you ever really treat me like family?

I've been doing all the housework since I was about ten years old. You know perfectly well why I was expelled from school. You beat and scolded me all the time, and you even wanted to marry me off to an old man. Do you have such a terrible family?

I worked hard and studied diligently to get into university. The country awarded me a scholarship, which was meant for my studies abroad. And you guys actually tried to take advantage of it.

Lu's mother was furious when she heard this. "Lu Wan, you ungrateful wretch! We only broke off relations with you because we were angry back then. Now we're groveling to you, and this is how you treat us!"

Even Mr. Lu, who loves to talk, spoke up: "Xiao Wan, we're all family, what can't we overcome?"

Yes, my dear sister, how about this? We won't ask for another million, okay? You can use the rest for your studies, and if it's not enough, just ask your family for more.

Lu Wan trembled with anger at the words of these three people. How could she have such relatives?

Lu Wan closed her eyes briefly and then opened them again, her voice devoid of any emotion.

You can leave now, don't come any closer, and I won't open the door for you again.

Enraged, Lu's mother slapped him across the face. "You little slut! Don't think we don't know you're entangled with the two great families of China. You're not short of money now, so what's wrong with helping your family?"

Lu Wan was slapped to the ground, feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

Lu's mother declared, "If I don't see a million by tomorrow, I'll make you pay. I'll make you a despised ingrate."

The following evening, Lu's mother waited from dawn until dusk, but Lu Wan did not come to find them, nor did they receive any notification of the money being deposited. Lu's mother was furious, and Lu Qian was also furious.

Another day passed, and the Lu family lost their patience, so they contacted several media outlets.

Mother Lu pounded her chest, sobbing uncontrollably! "Oh dear, what terrible things has our Lu family done? Now that she has money, she neglects her family and cuts ties with everyone. My life is so miserable! The daughter I raised with such hardship has turned her back on us. Waaaaaah!"

Mr. Lu was no less kind and gentle; he was a perfect example of a kind and simple father. He squatted silently beside his wife, presumably to help her catch her breath.

Lu Qian, the good brother and the filial son, were portrayed so vividly that the three of them hugged each other and wept bitterly.

However, it must be said that the Lu family's acting skills were quite good, and netizens were all indignant after seeing it.

What's the use of being good at studying if your character has deteriorated to this extent?

I used to regard Lu Wan as a role model of hard work and inspiration, but I was really blind.

Upstairs, I'm just as blind as you.

My faith has crumbled.

It's such a pity that such a beautiful girl was born.

It's just an empty shell; no matter how good-looking it is, it's still a venomous snake.

She's so beautiful, it's all for nothing.

Then why are people from two of the most prominent families in China so close to him?