Clearly, his hook was straight; even if Lu Yi was a fish, he didn't willingly take the bait.

Looking at the bustling street scene, Old Ma recalled Lu Yi's resolute act of calling the police to seek justice for Lu Gengsheng.

He curled his lips into an upward arc and chuckled.

"A frail boy, bullied and left homeless, runs around seeking the truth for his uncle... In the blink of an eye, the life and death of the Lu family are in your hands!"

"Lu Yi, I know you harbor hatred in your heart, and that hatred has made you who you are today!"

"There are many ways to take revenge. Living a good life and being a rich young master is the best way to get revenge on the Lu family, isn't it?"

"Why do you keep putting yourself in danger? If you really fall one day, Lu Gengsheng will regret drinking that bowl of chicken soup even in the afterlife!"

Old Ma isn't afraid of people making a fuss, he's afraid of people remaining silent, as if they're determined to stare the pores on his face until they've pierced several Mariana Trenches.

Just like Lu Yi is now!

“I told you, I went to rescue Ruan Jiaojiao… I have absolutely no interest in sightseeing, besides…”

Seeing his sharp words and stern expression, Lu Yi's eyes held a hint of amusement as he finally figured out Old Ma's purpose.

It seems that Gong Che didn't want to confront Huo Jingxi head-on, so he passed the hot potato to Wen Jialiang and Lao Ma.

How can we save the country through a roundabout approach?

In Gong Che's eyes, he was the "roundabout" one?

Old Ma raised an eyebrow. "Don't give me that nonsense. That mountain isn't something you can just go to whenever you want. Huo Jingxi is the same; he's blind and crippled, yet he's jealous of you because you're perfectly healthy!"

"Do you know how many so-called backpackers, who claim to be conquering nature, die as soon as they go in every year?"

Old Ma's posture was so imposing that he was practically poking Lu Yi's head with his finger.

Lu Yi lifted his eyelids slightly, "Did someone tell you behind my back that I brought back something from the mountains, and then you..."

"What, you brought something with you?"

Old Ma was so shocked that he opened his mouth wide and slapped the window twice.

Then she swallowed hard, her eyes gleaming with longing, and said, "Why didn't you tell me sooner? What did you bring? Tell me now!"

Lu Yi wondered if he was hungry.

He assumed that what he brought back was wild game, judging by how he rubbed his fingers together as if he were sprinkling cumin powder.

Lu Yi leaned back and checked the time.

"How about we find a place to eat and talk?"

...

Lu Baoqi's status has been upgraded, and many friends in the industry have come to her banquet to try and gain popularity.

"Baby, you are so amazing!"

"The production quality of the first two Atlantic Rim movies was top-notch. You're the lead actress in this third one, so you're bound to win an Oscar!"

"I told you Baoqi was destined for greatness, and I wasn't wrong, was I? It looks like it's about to come true!"

"Baoqi, when are you going to marry into the Huo family? Although the third young master of Huo is... he has been very generous with his resources towards you. He must like you, right?"

"Who can argue with that? Baoqi is the only artist in the entire company; that's exclusive favor!"

"Sister Bao, I heard you're planning to mentor newcomers. Could you take me under your wing? Introduce me to Young Master Huo, and I'll be his maid!"

"Really? I want one too. I can make tea, sweep the floor, and do laundry."

"I can even warm the bed! I'll go first!"

Lu Baoqi held a wine glass, her slender waist curving into an S-shape, and she smiled seductively, enjoying the vanity of being surrounded by thousands of people.

"Alright, alright, you all know which way the Huo family gate faces, go ask Huo Jingxi yourselves!"

The agent is a cute, effeminate man.

He was so dedicated to his work that he even cared about how many curls Lu Baoqi had in her hair, and he also founded several clothing brands.

He got angry when he saw these women shamelessly trying to get close to him.

After pulling Lu Baoqi out of the crowd, he rolled his eyes.

"Next time someone asks you about Huo Laosan, just say you're pregnant!"

Lu Baoqi clicked her tongue, "Getting pregnant during the peak of your career, what about all those gigs?"

The agent raised her pinky finger and tapped her chest with exasperation, "Idiot! Just say you tripped and fell, that's it!"

Before Lu Baoqi could react, he led her to the lounge.

"My dear aunt, don't waste your time on unimportant people. The Huo family is doing you a favor by hiring me to mentor you at such a high salary!"

"You're not at the same level as them. Broaden your horizons, expand your perspective, and move up, understand?"

The agent beamed as he carried a large stack of heavy contracts.

"Look, before we go to the foreign film crew, let's take care of all of these first!"

Lu Baoqi was completely dumbfounded; she felt like a spinning top that couldn't stop spinning.

"Top star, big name, top female celebrity... Lu Baoqi, this is you, you deserve all the positive labels in the world..."

After finishing a bowl of old chicken soup, Lu Baoqi was filled with enthusiasm. "Good, bottoms up!"

...

Gong Che never expected that a familiar stranger would enter his heavily guarded office!

"Take him away!"

His emotionless voice was as cold as the wind blowing in, but Huo Jingxi's smile was brighter than spring flowers.

"Oh, Mr. Gong, what an imposing manner! Should I be handcuffed?"

Huo Jingxi raised an eyebrow, stretched out his arms, and reached out with his fingers to hook his face.

Gong Che walked past him, his dark pupils filled with impatience.

"What are you doing here? This is not a place for you. Now get out of here!"

He picked up a document, flipped through it casually, and said with a cold and indifferent expression, "Get lost."

"What are you doing? Don't you know?"

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