Such a major incident has befallen the Lu family: the patriarch has been arrested, the adopted son has fled, the eldest daughter is missing, and the whereabouts of the third daughter are unknown...

Qin Fengying couldn't bear it and suffered a mental breakdown overnight, becoming mentally unstable.

That's what's being spread online!

Ruan Jiaojiao was quite surprised to receive the invitation from the Lin family.

He rushed to the hospital to find Lu Baoyun and saw her staring blankly at the same invitation. He couldn't help but give her a push.

"Tell me, what's the Lin family up to?"

"No matter what banquet this Mrs. Lin holds before, she has never invited me. Could it be that one of her relatives' stupid sons is unwanted and she's trying to take advantage of us?"

Lu Baoyun had just coaxed her mother to take her medicine and fall asleep before she had time to go downstairs for a walk.

The gentle breeze and warm sunshine seemed to have disappeared from her life long ago.

Finding a bench with dappled shadows, Lu Baoyun sat down and sighed, "This isn't for me, it's for my second sister."

"As you know, my second sister is a workaholic. She did have some free time before because your Huo family was protecting her."

"Now that she's in charge of the Lu family business, she treats herself like a machine, constantly wound up and not daring to waste a moment. I still prefer her as she was before."

Ruan Jiaojiao doesn't know how to comfort people.

But they know how to make fun of themselves.

"Which one is 'our Huo family'? If I were the real eldest daughter of the Huo family, I would dare to attend a banquet like this even if I wasn't invited!"

She tossed the invitation card dejectedly, "Unfortunately, I don't even have the surname Huo, unlike you, who is the proper fourth young lady of the Lu family."

Lu Baoyun was immediately amused by her.

"You may not be a rich heiress, but you're much more comfortable than us real heiresses. At least you're free!"

Lu Yi is the same.

Before leaving the Lu family, he may have already seen through the hidden dangers within the Lu family, which is why he was so resolute.

He is indeed free.

Not only did he have more choices, but wealth also seemed to have eyes, rushing towards him in a frenzy.

Now he has enough confidence to fight against any injustice in the world.

Lu Baoyun couldn't imagine whether the Lu family would have any chance of survival if Lu Yi were to face the truth of Lu Gengsheng's murder back then...

No, isn't he currently seeking revenge against the Lu family?

Could it be that Lu Yi was behind all of this?

Lu Baoyun bit her lip, her heart filled with fear, as if a huge rock had been thrown into a lake, causing turbulent waves.

Coming to her senses, she quickly flipped open the invitation.

"I want to go, Jiaojiao, you have to come with me!"

The Lin family and the Lu family are closely related. Although the father has been in jail for several days, Lin Hongtao is still living a carefree life outside.

What does this tell us?

Was Lu Yi testing the waters by arresting his father as a warning to others?

Although Lu Baoyun runs a cat café, it's a small business, and she's not very clear about the details of capital operations.

It's unusual that Lin Yuan would still be thinking about hosting a banquet at this critical juncture.

Moreover, among the entire Lu family, the only one who has ever been fond of showing her face in such occasions is Mother Qin Fengying.

Second Sister Lu Baofei is known for disliking crowds, especially those filled with women.

The invitation clearly stated that it was for Lu Baofei.

Whom are the Lin family setting up this stage for, trying to get information out of the Lu family...?

"Go, go, I came all this way just to hear your opinion. Since you're going, I have no reason not to go and broaden my horizons."

Ruan Jiaojiao patted the gift box and left satisfied.

Seeing that it was still early, Lu Baoyun went back to the ward and then headed straight for the Gu family.

Lu Yi's most trusted person is none other than Fan Huijun.

Instead of guessing here, we should just go and ask them directly.

Fan Huijun and Gu Huaibei are prone to arguing over the slightest disagreement, and they have tacitly agreed to sleep in separate rooms for several days now.

When Lu Yi arrived, Gu Huaibei showed a rare pleasant expression.

Fan Huijun knew that this was all because, thanks to Lu Yi's efforts, Gu Keke's treatment plan had a clear direction.

Gu Yan also smiled and personally made a menu, handing it over to the housekeeper to arrange.

They even specially sent someone to invite Fan Shenglun over.

When Lu Baoyun entered the room like a gust of wind, all she could hear was laughter and cheerful chatter.

This stands in stark contrast to her Lu family, which was falling apart.

Looking down at her shabby attire, Lu Baoyun was caught in a dilemma.

"Baoyun?"

Gu Huainan carried a large cardboard box from outside. His eyes lit up, and he casually put the box on the stone bench next to him.

"Why didn't you call me? I could have come pick you up. Come on, there's a happy occasion at home, let's have a feast together!"

Lu Baoyun hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but then stopped.

Grasping his large hand, she couldn't help but frown, "I..."

Gu Huainan released her, creating some distance between them, and concealed the excitement in his eyes.

"Come in with me. Lu Yi is here too. I guess you're here to see him."

Lu Baoyun stopped abruptly in her tracks. "Yi'er is here too?"

There's a lot to say about this meal.

It could be to celebrate Gu Keke's rescue, or to congratulate Lu Yi on his initial victory, or more appropriately to congratulate the Fan family on their progress in medical device research and development.

But it has nothing to do with the Lu family.

Fan Huijun greeted Lu Baoyun politely, while stealing glances at Lu Yi a few times.

Seeing that Lu Yi's expression was normal, she found an excuse to leave her seat early.

Lu Baoyun hadn't come to fill her stomach; she followed her to the backyard.

The new branches have shed their emerald green, revealing fresh, tender tips, bringing a vibrant life to the withered courtyard.

How is your mother?

Fan Huijun had someone bring over a small stove.

There was also freshly made caramel, sliced ​​oranges, and tea leaves.

Soon, the fragrant milk tea was ready.

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