In the president's office at TL headquarters, Lu Zhengye looked at his dazzling wife on the tablet and couldn't help but smile.

That long speech was his wife's public declaration of love for him.

Wei Qing saw this scene as soon as he entered. Sometimes he really suspected that his boss had been possessed after returning to Lucheng.

He lived like a devil on the island of the dead for four years, but now he's happy like a fool all the time.

Wei Qing was so engrossed in his internal monologue that he didn't notice Lu Zhengye had been staring at him for quite some time, his smile gone.

What are you thinking about me?

"No, I just think you look really good when you smile, you should smile more often," Wei Qing replied calmly.

Lu Zhengye's eyes and brows revealed his pleasure.

He asked, "How much is it to love someone more than all other loves?"

Wei Qing's lips twitched. "Boss, I'm single. It's not really appropriate for you to ask me, is it?"

“That’s true.” Lu Zhengye nodded in agreement.

Wei Qing felt as if he had been stabbed several times in the heart; he had no way to express his bitterness, and he dared not vent his anger.

"What do you want?"

Wei Qing became serious. "Commander Qin has made progress on the matter of the last business banquet. The evidence does indeed point to the Lu family."

"Ha! That's interesting. Lu Jing was a powerful figure in the business world all his life, but he never expected to have such a stupid son."

Lu Zhengye was certain that the cunning Lu Jing was unaware of the assassination attempt; otherwise, he wouldn't have made this decision.

After all, this is a high-stakes gamble with almost no chance of winning.

Lu Jiwen wasn't very capable, but he had a bad temper and was extremely proud. His son always outshone him, which he couldn't stand.

But his grandfather had always been patient and tolerant, while Lu Jiwen, who had had a smooth life since birth, could not stand it. So he confidently arranged this murder-for-hire scheme.

Without Qin Yi's help, Lu Zhengye might not have been able to defeat the Lu family, who had connections in the military, in this matter.

Wei Qing felt angry. "They may not have inherited good brains, but there is one thing they have inherited from father to son: ruthlessness. Even though you, Boss, have the blood of the Lu family in your veins, the methods they use to kill you are becoming more and more despicable and cruel."

Lu Zhengye gave a mocking smile, "In their eyes, profit comes first."

Wei Qing was speechless. In this game of money and power, human life was the least important thing.

The higher people are in the pyramid, the more they care about money and status, because if they fall, they will suffer a terrible fate.

*

The Lu residence at this time.

Lu Jing sat on the sofa, leaning on a cane. He had no black hair left on his head, and his face was covered with deep wrinkles, making him look like an old man in his twilight years.

His eyes were closed, and the rise and fall of his chest spoke volumes about his turmoil.

Lu Jiwen's temples were also white. He sat on the sofa opposite him, his face gloomy. "Dad, you're getting old. I have my own ideas too. I've had enough of having to report everything to you."

"So you did something so stupid?" Lu Jing tapped his cane on the floor.

Lu Jiwen retorted, "This can't be considered a stupid thing to do. If we can kill that rebellious son, then we'll be fine."

“I turned a blind eye to your previous attempts to assassinate him, but this time you were stupid to hire someone to kill him in a place like that. Do you know that once a deal is made there, if something happens to them, you won’t be able to escape either?”

“I know, but we have people in the military.”

"Hahahaha." Lu Jing laughed sadly, "Do you know why I didn't touch Lin Yusheng after she came back, when she no longer had a family background and Lu Zhengye's protection?"

"She's just a woman, nothing to be afraid of."

"You're wrong. Having an enemy we hate so much by our side is like having a time bomb. It doesn't matter if they're gendered or old. They should be eliminated."

Lu Jiwen was puzzled. "Why is that?"

"Because of Qin Yi, that Commander Qin. With him around, none of us in the military have a say."

Lu Ji was struck dumb.

Lu Jing's cloudy eyes turned completely red, and he lost all vitality. He gave a self-deprecating laugh, "Why am I telling you all this? Our Lu family is finished. If Ji Tong were here, wouldn't he have done a better job?"

Lu Jitong is Lu Jing's eldest son. He poisoned Lu Jing before and was thrown into prison by him.

Judging by the time, he should be out soon.

Upon hearing this name, Lu Jiwen immediately bristled and stood up abruptly. "So many years have passed, and he has done such outrageous things, yet you still favor him. That's why you're dissatisfied with me in this way and that way. Ha! I understand now. No matter what I do, it's wrong, and everything I do is wrong."

In the past, Lu Jiwen would never have dared to speak to Lu Jing like that, but now that Lu Jing is old and his imposing presence has diminished, he dares to voice his anger.

Lu Jing's back hunched over. He didn't argue with his son, but said sadly, "The Lu family is doomed."

Xie Yuqiong, who was drinking water in the kitchen, heard this and her hand loosened, causing the cup in her hand to fall to the ground and shatter into pieces.

She looked incredulous, and tears streamed down her face.

She ran out of the kitchen, looking at Lu Jiwen with resentment. "It's all your fault! If you hadn't cheated on me, none of this would have happened. Lu Jiwen, what have you ever gotten since we married? Why should I have to suffer all this with you? And my son, it's all because of you that he's ended up like this."

Xie Yuqiong covered her face and sobbed, collapsing to the ground, completely exhausted.

Lu Jiwen was already in a bad mood, and his wife's nagging only made him even more upset, causing his face to darken instantly.

"How dare you say that? If it weren't for your jealousy and your decision to send Gu Wanxing and that unfilial son away on your own, why would Lu Zhengye and I have ended up in this life-or-death situation?"

Lu Ji heard the heart-wrenching roar.

Xie Yuqiong was about to go crazy. "If I hadn't sent them away, you wouldn't have accomplished anything. Besides, Dad agreed to send them away back then. Are you implying that Dad was wrong too?"

“Dad was wrong a long time ago. He was wrong when he forced me to marry you.”

Xie Yuqiong's face was covered in wounds, her heart was dead, and tears flowed numbly.

Lu Jing closed his eyes, his throat tasted slightly metallic, and he felt completely weak.

In fact, all three of them knew perfectly well that they were all responsible, but they were just used to shirking their responsibilities.

They delegate work-related matters to subordinates and personal matters to family members.

The large living room remained silent for a long time. Lu Jing said, "Everyone, go about your business."

The butler came over to help Lu Jing, and he was the first to leave.

After stepping out of the small building, Lu Jing asked with a weary expression, "Old steward, at what point did I go astray?"

"Perhaps when they sent the mother and child away, they didn't have the heart to completely eliminate the threat."

Lu Jing gave a bitter smile. "I regret that the Lu family could have had an unparalleled heir."

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