"You're not attached to him as a person, but to his network of connections."

Wagner hit the nail on the head.

No wonder he always felt that the woman in front of him had become less intelligent after returning to China; it turned out that she wanted to rely on someone and therefore didn't want to work hard herself.

Chen Niaoshu felt her sore spot had been hit, and she bit her lower lip, remaining silent.

Wag didn't want to miss this opportunity. "China is still developing, so don't contact them. In the future, this place will be like Germany, where money equals connections."

"Do you want to be outshone by the woman next to Lu Yun Shen?"

Chen Niaoshu glared at him, then slowly loosened her clenched fist.

That's right, she certainly couldn't be outdone by a woman who had only studied ship design for a few years.

Her professional strengths remain, and no one can take those away from her.

The fact that the last competition was pre-arranged doesn't prove anything.

She kept reassuring herself, and as she watched the buildings flashing by outside the window, her goal gradually became clearer.

After going abroad, she was targeted by those people, and it felt like she was being imprisoned.

Now that Wag can free her from those people's control, why should she dwell on it?

The two are now bound by shared interests and each has their own needs, so there's no need for her to spell everything out.

Thinking about it this way, she instantly relaxed, as if she had returned to the time when she first met Wag.

"Thank you," she said softly.

Wag embraced her slender waist, his fingertips gently caressing it, a glint of light appearing in his eyes.

He not only needs to be the head of the group, but also needs to secure his position.

This investment in China must succeed; he has no other way out.

And the Chen family can help him achieve that.

…

At this moment, the Chen family in Beijing.

Old Master Chen sat in his study, his eyes narrowed, deep in thought.

It's indeed a bit strange that the Chen family was investigated and then released so quickly.

Chen Niaoshu's father, Chen Kunsheng, lit a cigarette, took a few deep drags, and then put the cigarette aside.

The investigation of the Chen family this time made them feel the pressure from above, and at the same time, they came to their senses.

The Xiao family is only glamorous on the surface; in reality, their connections have long since shifted elsewhere.

The direction of the transfer was surprisingly Xiao Jin, who had broken away from the Xiao family.

They bet on the wrong horse; Xiao Jin is truly planning to sever ties with the Xiao family.

He didn't even inform his uncle about such a big event as his wedding.

Chen Kunsheng's gloomy expression was hard to shake off. He sat there smoking, not wanting to listen to his wife Liao Dongmei's nagging.

He was quite surprised that his daughter was able to extricate herself from the Chen family's affairs.

Chen Kunsheng looked up at the old man, his eyes pausing slightly.

His son, Chen Yi, stopped contacting the family, which saddened the old man.

It's estimated that Chen Yi won't be able to use the Chen family's connections in the future.

"Kunsheng, let Shushu return to Beijing," Old Master Chen suddenly said.

The study was filled with smoke, and the atmosphere was heavy and gloomy.

"Father, do you think Shushu knows the people who helped the Chen family?" Chen Kunsheng had been in politics for so many years and had long seen through it all.

Perhaps the other members of the Chen family also saw through it, which is why they dared not say anything more about Chen Yi.

Old Master Chen leaned back on the sofa cushions, pinched the bridge of his nose, and sighed inwardly. The Chen family almost fell this time, which was caused by his radical actions.

However, he still had doubts in his heart: how could a foreigner help the Chen family?

"If it's not the Xiao family, it can only be that person."

"It seems I was old-fashioned before; I didn't think things through completely," Old Master Chen murmured.

Chen Kunsheng didn't refute. He couldn't figure things out right now and blamed his father for not winning over Xiao Jin, which was a mistake.

However, their family cannot be associated with the Lu family, whether openly or secretly. Xiao Jinming knew this but still stayed with Lu Qiuying. He was the one who took the initiative to betray the Chen family.

Thinking about it this way, the father's choice is perfectly understandable.

“Okay, I’ll call her right away,” Chen Kunsheng readily agreed.

The Chen family always keeps a low profile before the Lunar New Year.

It was indeed a bit too hasty of them to make a move against the Qi family's grandson abroad.

However, the test did go wrong.

Now they're tied to certain people on the same boat, with no way to turn back but to move forward.

"The Lu family has sent out invitations. They're holding a wedding banquet at a hotel in Beijing during the Spring Festival. There will be many people attending, so you should prepare your gifts carefully." Old Master Chen's eyes were filled with gloom.

He used to think the Lu family was noble and virtuous, but now that the marriage is arranged, he doesn't think so anymore.

The founder of Rongkai Group is Lin Ziyan's uncle.

The Lu family has such a granddaughter-in-law, which makes them look good to outsiders.

Old Master Chen scoffed inwardly, feeling that the Lu family looked down on the Chen family, which was why they had rejected his granddaughter's marriage in the first place.

He didn't realize that he had voluntarily broken off the engagement...

…

The Lu family, which was being eyed by the Chen family, was bustling with activity at that moment.

Lu Cheng's daughter came from abroad and brought back a lot of things.

Several oversized suitcases were placed in the living room.

"Yingying, why did you bring so much luggage?" Grandma Lu asked suspiciously.

As far as I remember, Yingying wasn't the type to bring so many suitcases back to China.

Every time I come back, I only bring a backpack.

“Except for the smallest suitcase, the rest belong to my mom.” Yingying lay on the sofa, too tired to speak.

She has now settled in the Lu family and changed her name to Lu Ying.

Grandma Lu, "..."

She snapped out of her daze, immediately called her daughter, gave her a good scolding, and then hung up.

Lu Ying's eyes lit up instantly. Only her grandmother could keep her mother in check; she was too formidable.

Although she grew up abroad, she has been learning Chinese culture since childhood and speaks fluent Mandarin. This is thanks to her mother's foresight in hiring a Mandarin tutor for her from a young age.

"Your household registration is done. You'll be studying in Beijing after the New Year. Of course, if you want to go to Fuzhou..."

Grandma Lu thought for a moment and didn't make any promises, afraid that her daughter would go crazy when she got home.

Lu Ying said, "Grandma, I'm not going to Fuzhou. I'll study in Beijing."

Comrade Lu Cheng is currently focused on building her career; I can't afford to be a stumbling block to her success.

Grandma Lu patted the back of her hand, "If you want to go to Fushi, it won't be a stumbling block. Your cousins ​​are all in Fushi. If you need anything, just go to them."

Lu Ying narrowed her eyes, a slow smile playing on her lips, and hugged her grandmother's arm. "If Grandma goes to Fu City, I'll go too."

"Don't try to steal my wife away." A strong, resonant voice rang out.

Lu Ying, "..."

Grandma Lu grabbed a cup and threw it at the child. How could she say such a thing in front of the child?

Doesn't she have any pride?

Lu Ying covered her mouth and laughed, "Grandpa, I won't kidnap your wife..."

She gave her grandmother a knowing look.

This is why she was willing to return to China; she longed for the family atmosphere of the Lu family.

Her dad has already found a girlfriend abroad, so why would he care whether she lives or dies?

"You old fool, go to your study and check on your fish. Don't bother me." Grandma Lu pulled out a feather duster and smacked him on the back.

Grandpa Lu touched the tip of his nose and took two steps back, trying to appear calm.

"Yingying, stay in Beijing to study, and go to Fuzhou during the holidays..."

As he closed the study door, he didn't forget to leave a comment.

Lu Ying smiled and nodded; she had never planned to go to Fuzhou in the first place.

Her mother had already chosen the school in advance.