Chapter 25: Showing You a Monkey

Everyone present held their breath, and several who had been drinking too much sobered up instantly, wondering if they would be the ones being slammed onto the table the next second.

Moreover, the only person who has the final say here is Lu Yingchi, but now Lu Yingchi has stepped back with the wine in his arms, clearly indicating that he does not intend to interfere.

Unfortunately, there was one person who lacked any sense of propriety.

"Lu Yingchi! I was wrong! Tell your housekeeper to let me go!"

To his surprise, Lu Yingchi simply sat down on the sofa with the wine in his arms, crossed his legs, and completely ignored what he said.

Upon seeing this, the others also took another step back.

When Wang Ziming saw this, his heart sank. From his angle, he could only see Qiao Wu's chin. He tried to roll his eyes to see Qiao Wu's eyes, but it was all in vain.

"Butler Qiao! Miss Qiao, I really didn't know you didn't do these things, it's my fault, it's my fault."

Qiao Wu had someone cover his mouth.

"That's why I don't like to hear apologies. If you're wrong, you're wrong, and you have to bear the consequences yourself. Trying to get forgiveness with a couple of apologies is incredibly stupid. You and I are not in a relationship where you can be forgiven easily."

She smiled and said, "Tell me, which one do you want to eat?"

Wang Ziming was practically kneeling before her, but his legs were so weak he had no idea how he ended up on the table, because he had almost completely lost feeling in his lower body.

He never even considered eating fruit!

"I...I'm not eating anymore!"

"You can just refuse to eat a million dollars?"

Wang Ziming's voice trembled: "I don't want to eat fruit."

"Then what are you going to do?"

It was something they all knew perfectly well, something these young masters had never explicitly said before, but now, after Qiao Wu pressed them for details, they found it difficult to speak, especially under these circumstances.

But it was clear that Qiao Wu wouldn't give up until he got an answer, so Wang Ziming had no choice but to close his eyes and squeeze out a few words through gritted teeth: "I want to tease you."

Everyone almost stopped breathing. Not to mention Wang Ziming, the faces of the others who had come along felt as if they had been slapped, burning with pain.

Including Lu Yingchi, he now really wants to crack Wang Ziming's skull open.

But fearing that his face would also be blurred out in the future, Qiao Wu went to visit him in prison.

So I was tense all over, and I held back again and again.

Having already said it all, Wang Ziming was completely resigned to his fate: "I'm sorry, I was blind to your greatness! Please forgive me, I'll never do it again!"

"Taishan?" Qiao Wu said indifferently, "If it weren't Taishan, would you be able to flirt with him at will? What, are my servants not human? If I hadn't come, what were you going to do to him? If it wasn't him who came today, what were you going to do to that person? Can 50,000 or 100,000 yuan solve this?"

Standing next to Qiao Wu, Xiao Lin was taken aback, not expecting the conversation to turn back to her own situation.

He couldn't help but look at Qiao Wu, but the other party acted as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.

Wang Ziming had always treated others this way, but he never expected that someone would want to get to the bottom of it.

But now that things had come to this, all he could do was apologize to the man from before: "You're right, I shouldn't have!"

Qiao Wu never expected this kind of person to repent, but this wasn't a labor camp, so she had the security guard release Wang Ziming: "Take him to the police station and say he's causing trouble."

Wang Ziming, who had just been released and hadn't even stood up yet, collapsed back down: "Wh-what?"

If his father finds out that he caused such a huge mess at the Lu residence and was even sent to the police station, he'll be finished.

"No!" he exclaimed in terror. "I'll give you money, I'll apologize, I won't go to the police station!"

"I don't do deals that lose money, and I don't like haggling." Qiao Wu tapped the blade of his knife. "Stop talking, okay?"

Seeing that Wang Ziming was unwilling to walk by himself, several security guards very tactfully helped him up.

"Wait a minute." Qiao Wu picked up the card. "Since the fruit has already been cut, Young Master Wang, please swipe the card before you leave, including the loss from the broken wine glasses and table decorations, as well as Xiao Lin's 50,000."

Xiao Lin, who suddenly received 50,000 yuan: "!!!"

Wang Ziming, who was humiliated, threatened, and taken to the police station, is now owed over a million yuan in compensation: "..."

"Pack up the rest of the fruit for Young Master Wang to take home as well," Qiao Wu said with a smile. "It's worth at least a million."

Then he glanced at the others who were still in a daze and said, "I apologize for the poor hospitality."

Anyone with common sense would know that she was giving them the boot, and they hurriedly bowed to her and Lu Yingchi, preparing to leave.

Lu Ning popped out from behind Guo Liyan: "Take your things too!"

Some of the gifts are still piled up in the main house, while the rest have just been taken to the library.

The remaining security guards immediately turned back to retrieve it after hearing this.

Guo Liyan, who was ruined by a bunch of incompetent teammates, is now so angry he wants to kill someone.

But he was too ashamed to ask to stay or request an invitation. With a forced smile, he followed them to the library to retrieve the doll he had bought, and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

In fact, Lu Ning felt that this person hadn't done anything wrong. After all, he did come to play with her, and when he explained the problems to her, he wasn't as fierce as Lu Yingchi; his attitude was quite acceptable.

But she didn't leave anything behind on her own; she didn't want to leave any trouble for anyone who came with those people.

She stuffed all the dolls into Guo Liyan's arms and said with a precocious air, "Be careful when making friends."

Guo Liyan gave a wry smile: "Yeah."

He thought about it and felt very unwilling, so before leaving, he carried a bunch of dolls back to the wine cellar.

At this moment, only Lu Yingchi and Qiao Wu remained in the living room.

Neither of them spoke when he returned.

Guo Liyan stood at the door without going in, and said shamelessly, "I'm sorry, if there's a chance, I'll apologize to you separately next time, but what Wang Ziming did really has nothing to do with me."

A group of people who can hardly be considered true friends came together for the same purpose, but there were all sorts of strange and unpleasant characters among them, leaving him with no other choice.

Although Lu Yingchi disliked everyone, at least Guo Liyan hadn't done anything wrong. He said in a low voice, "Get lost."

Guo Liyan nodded, glanced at Qiao Wu who was still standing in front of the table, his lips moved slightly but he didn't know what to say.

"Goodbye," he said softly.

Qiao Wu nodded slightly.

After everyone had left, Lu Ning sneaked in through the door, leaned over the table, and carefully examined the knife that was firmly embedded in the table. She didn't know what to say first, but finally came up with the obvious one: "You cut off 300,000 with one strike."

This table costs 300,000.

Her former classmates at school could only get a few dollars off Pinduoduo.

"Didn't Wang Ziming lose money?" Qiao Wu looked at Lu Yingchi, who was still holding the wine bottle and not saying a word, and felt as if his world had collapsed.

So she took a clean wine glass, poured some wine into it, and pushed it in front of Lu Yingchi: "Do you have something to say?"

The sofa was large and soft, and Lu Yingchi sank into it. He stared at the liquid swirling in his wine glass and suddenly said, "Am I pretty useless?"

Lu Ning instinctively wanted to respond, but before she could even speak, she suddenly understood the atmosphere.

So, the words that were on the tip of his tongue took a different turn, and he said dryly, "You're not bad at doing problems, your broken legs weren't for nothing."

In the past, Lu Yingchi might have been able to retort with her, but today he wasn't in the mood for that.

Because he realized that he really hadn't done anything right.

What he is so proud of is that he got into university, which was achieved after he broke his leg.

From the moment he started on the yacht, all the way to the Zero Ring Road, and even today when he repeatedly confirmed that he was bringing people back, things still turned into chaos.

Qiao Wu was absolutely right when he said they were useless. He couldn't even tell if the people around him were human or ghosts. Apart from being able to go to school and leave school on time every day, he was good for nothing. He could only use that to ask Qiao Wu to stay.

If it weren't for Qiao Wu, but someone else, wouldn't he also be one of those arrested and taken to the police station now?

He let go, and the bottle in his arms rolled to the ground with a dull thud.

Lu Ning had never seen Lu Yingchi like this before; he was like the shards of glass that had been scattered all over the ground.

What's going on? He wasn't the one who caused the trouble, so why is he so sad?

In the past, she could have ignored it, but Lu Yingchi had been helping her with her homework lately and even brought her friends over to buy her dolls. So, she picked up the wine bottle helplessly and held it, racking her brains: "Actually, you're not bad at cracking walnuts, you can separate them into individual pieces."

Why did Lu Yingchi seem even more devastated after I praised him?

Lu Ning, puzzled, sought help from Qiao Wu.

Qiao Wu roughly knew what Lu Yingchi was thinking. The habits he had developed over the years made it impossible for him to easily change his way of thinking, which was why he felt so helpless now.

She sat down next to Lu Yingchi and asked softly, "Why are you taking the blame for their mistakes?"

“I brought them here.”

"So, if they go on killing and committing arson, will you think the same way? That you know them but didn't stop them?"

"...I'm just useless, not brainless."

"What's the difference between the two? It can be big or small."

Lu Yingchi was bewildered.

Qiao Wu said gently, "The people around you can't determine what kind of person you are. The fact that you can think this way now shows that you're not useless. Once you see things clearly, just stay away from them."

"What if I still can't tell the difference in the future?"

"Would you go along with them?"

Lu Yingchi shook his head.

Will they stop it?

Lu Yingchi hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.

Qiao Wu smiled at him and said, "How can you not tell? Even if you go to the street and randomly pick someone, you can't tell if they are a good person or a bad person. Don't overdraw your worries in advance."

Even so, Lu Yingchi's mood did not improve.

Lu Ning knows how to study hard and read books, and now Lu Xuan goes to the company for classes every day, but he doesn't know what he should do.

Should I go to the company?

"You want to go?"

"I don't know." Lu Yingchi was reluctant to admit it, but he still said, "When Lu Jinzhi was 18, he was already able to take charge of a project on his own."

“He is him, and you are you,” Qiao Wu said. “If this is something you want to do, you can try talking to your dad and your brother. They won’t refuse you.”

“But if this isn’t what you want to do, put it aside until you find what you want to do,” she said. “There are many people in your school who are just like you. Are they useless? Isn’t the time you spend studying a process of finding yourself? If you gain something, even if all you end up with is a worthwhile friend, it’s not a waste of time.”

Lu Yingchi: "How can they be the same?"

"Why is it different? You were born into this family, and that's your source of confidence. As long as you don't let your family down, you can do whatever you want."

Lu Ning was confused about the rest, but she understood the last sentence.

Because that's what Qiao Wu told her at school too.

"It means you can legally and legitimately bully others and temporarily live the life of a carefree rich kid," Lu Ning explained.

She rested her chin on the wine bottle and thought for a moment: "Lu Yingchi, if you really don't know what you want to do, then become my tutor. When I get into university and grow up to work and earn money, you'll have done a good deed. How about I give you a banner every semester? When you look back, you'll realize you've accomplished a great feat!"

Lu Yingchi slapped the back of her head: "Can you get lost?"

Lu Ning glared at him: "You don't appreciate kindness!"

"Lu Yingchi".

Lu Yingchi hummed in agreement and turned to look at the person beside him.

Qiao Wu poured herself a glass of wine at some point, raised it and gently touched the glass on the table that she hadn't drunk from yet, then drank it all in one gulp.

“Being yourself is a difficult thing,” she said earnestly. “So it’s amazing if you can be yourself.”

Lu Yingchi's heart, which had been weighed down, suddenly jolted, as if lifted by a heavy stone, jolting him awake from his daze.

He moved his numb body and bent down to pick up the wine glass on the table: "Understood."

"Dinner? Lu Xuan should be back soon too."

The two, one big and one small, stood up from the sofa. Seeing that Lu Ning was still holding the wine, Lu Yingchi frowned: "You want to learn how to drink?"

Lu Ning blinked, feeling exposed.

She thought Qiao Wu was so cool when he drank!

"Aren't we going to celebrate with dinner later?" she asked, changing the subject.

What are we celebrating?

“Celebrating your growth.”

Lu Yingchi took a deep breath and grabbed her braid: "Did I give you too much of a hard time today? Put it back!"

We had originally planned to eat in the living room and dining room today, so we prepared a lot of dishes. Now that everyone has left, and no one is too lazy to move, we've simply sat at the same big round table.

Unlike in the past when everyone ate separately, at first glance it really does look like a family eating together.

During the meal, Lu Yingchi's phone rang. He glanced at it and saw that it was a message from Guo Liyan.

He wanted to block every single one of these people he saw today, but Guo Liyan asked him to convey his apologies to Qiao Wu.

Lu Yingchi didn't understand: "He's already standing in front of you, why do you still need me to relay his message?"

They even sent me a separate message.

Qiao Wu couldn't read minds, so he naturally didn't know what these people were thinking: "Tell him I understand."

"Then please pass on my thanks too." Lu Ning leaned over to look at his phone. "Tell him to thank me for helping me with my homework and for keeping me company while I read today."

Lu Xuan sat on the outermost side, next to Lu Ning. He watched as Lu Ning moved her chair away from him and moved closer to Lu Yingchi. He narrowed his eyes slightly.

I noticed it a long time ago. I don't know why Lu Yingchi and Lu Ning are getting closer and closer. They used to argue over every few words, but now they even have a common social circle.

We always leave together in the morning and have dinner together in the evening, so at what point is he absent?

Of course, he didn't mean to get close to Lu Ning or Lu Yingchi; he just inexplicably felt ostracized.

He, Lu Xuan, is a rising star.

Being ostracized?

What a huge joke!

Lu Xuan sipped his soup, the spoon tapping against the rim of the bowl with a crisp, clanging sound!

But nobody cared about him at all.

Lu Yingchi slapped Lu Ning's head away, his face sour, and said, "Why didn't I hear you say thank you to me?"

Lu Xuan couldn't hold back any longer and forcefully interrupted, "Haven't you heard enough yet?"

Lu Ning's voice, which rings the morning bell every day, has almost become his obsession.

Lu Yingchi thought about it and agreed, so he decided to let it go and casually replied to Guo Liyan with a few words.

Qiao Wu, unaware of what had happened in the library afterward, casually asked, "Did that person go to play with you?"

“Yeah.” Lu Ning nodded. “Lu Yingchi doesn’t like reading, but that person reads and talks about it very eloquently. He also recommended a few books to me.”

In the past, Lu Yingchi might have hesitated, but he has changed now.

He is Niohuru Lu Yingchi!

"Don't rush to speak up for someone just because you're given a piece of candy; you might get scammed without even realizing it," he said, pouring cold water on the idea.

"Yes, yes, yes." Lu Ning sneered, "You're sober. You turned around and ran as soon as you heard the alarm. At least that person knew to take me to the security guard first."

Lu Yingchi: "..."

"And I didn't take his gift either." Lu Ning felt she was very wary because she never made friends, and no one could hurt her.

"He even invited us to dinner, out of town," Lu Yingchi said, looking at his phone. "Is he crazy? Does he think I've lost my memory?"

He's got a brain now: "These people said they came to play with me and see the golf course, but they got bored after only a few minutes and started causing trouble. They must have some ulterior motives. I'm not falling for it. Let them play by themselves."

He's truly a pampered young master from an ivory tower, oblivious to the hardships of life.

Qiao Wu ate his food slowly and said softly, "He probably has something to say to you, otherwise he wouldn't have gone to such lengths. Just tell him to speak directly; you're not smart enough to understand."

Lu Yingchi almost crushed his phone!

"I understand!"

Despite saying that, he still sent a voice message for Lu Ning, saying arrogantly, "Just say what you want to say. I don't have time to beat around the bush with you."

Guo Liyan didn't expect Lu Yingchi to be so direct, but he was too ashamed to say it out loud now.

After thinking about it, he called back to express his sincerity: "I really want to invite you to dinner alone to apologize. If you think it's possible, could you please give me an invitation to your dinner party this time?"

Depend on!

"Don't even think about it!" Lu Yingchi slammed down the phone. "I told you he must have ulterior motives! The banquet guest list has already been drawn up, what's it to me?"

Still feeling unsatisfied, he cursed, "What kind of rare monkey is Lu Jinzhi from which zoo? So many people want to see him."

Lu Xuan touched his phone on the table, regretting that he hadn't recorded that sentence.

Otherwise, another person would have their card suspended along with him.

Qiao Wu wasn't too surprised. She explained, "The invitation in the name of the Lu family has indeed been drafted, but the one in your name hasn't been drafted yet. If you have any friends who want to come, you can tell me. It's just a private gathering, so your friends are eligible. However, only your friends can come; no one else is allowed."

"What kind of freaks are those? What could they possibly be doing here?" At this point, Lu Yingchi finally realized his own limitations.

Qiao Wu chuckled: "That's hard to say."

Lu Yingchi felt something was off about those words: "You don't dislike Guo Liyan?"

"His name is Guo Liyan?" Qiao Wu nodded. "Why should you hate him?"

Lu Yingchi: "The purpose is too obvious."

"Fourth Young Master." Qiao Wu propped his chin up and turned around, his eyes teasing. "You were born in Rome, so naturally you don't know how far some people have to go to get to Rome. He may have an ulterior motive for approaching you, but if you also get what you want, why can't you approach him like that? Just like how Hu Zhuo and the others provided you with emotional value before, so you were willing to spend money on them."

If she remembered correctly, when she turned around to stop Lu Yingchi from rushing up and hitting someone with a wine bottle today, she saw Guo Liyan standing at the door, protecting Lu Ning behind him.

He didn't say anything out of line from beginning to end, and he didn't even dare to speak when he left.

“Business cooperation is based on a give-and-take exchange of benefits, so why can’t life be like that?” Qiao Wu said. “If he uses legitimate channels to get what he wants, that’s his own effort and his own method. I don’t dislike people like that. Whether others accept it or not is another matter.”

At present, Lu Yingchi has nothing that he needs to please others to obtain.

No, there is one.

He looked at Qiao Wu and suddenly understood.

In order to keep Qiao Wu from leaving the company and to get more attention from him, he was willing to listen to her. Even though he didn't get along with Lu Ning, he would still teach Lu Ning to do her homework. This was his method.

"If you're happy, then it's not a bad thing to give the other person a little treat," Qiao Wu said.

Lu Yingchi's thinking started to go astray, and he began to take things personally.

She was happy, so she would chat with him and drink with him.

Qiao Wu: "If you don't like it, it just means it doesn't suit your taste. Just refuse it."

Lu Yingchi reflexively replied, "No way! You can't refuse!"

"?" Qiao Wu raised an eyebrow. "What does this have to do with me?"

“I mean…” Lu Yingchi came to his senses, “Yes, you’re right, we should give him a little treat.”

What if you refuse me next time?

After putting himself in Guo Liyan's shoes for a moment, Lu Yingchi suddenly felt a deep empathy for him.

Anyway, Lu Ning was happy today. Guo Liyan had indeed accurately met his needs and preferences, providing him with the options he liked in the wine cellar, which showed great insight.

Qiao Wu stopped his remarks there.

If it were someone else, she might not need to point these things out, but Lu Yingchi and the others are so single-minded. Having stayed in a greenhouse for so long, they don't know how dangerous society can be. They might develop their own unique way of making friends in the future, which could be a bit difficult.

Whether he would continue to associate with Guo Liyan was beyond her consideration.

“But only to you,” she said. “You only know the person, not their family and circle, so don’t give them any extra rights except to specific people. How they handle the opportunity is their own business.”

Lu Yingchi: "Oh, then I'll give him a treat."

He blocked everyone except Guo Liyan today, and then sent Guo Liyan a voice message.

"I won't eat. You can come whenever you want, but only by yourself." He snorted. "It's just Lu Jinzhi, I'll give you a chance to watch the monkeys."

Qiao Wu: "..."

Lu Xuan: "!"

It's recorded!

Hahahaha!