Asking for Gong Che's consent wasn't out of expectation that he would agree; it was just to give myself some courage.

Gong Che lifted his eyelids, and the outline of the upper half of his face was clearly visible in the shadows as the car drove out from under the trees.

Its indifference carried an undeniable air of danger.

Liang Shiyue sat up straight and explained in a muffled voice, "I understand, Mr. Gong. This is an official business trip, and we are pressed for time..."

It's better not to go back; what if Mom is still lingering at home?

If I suddenly go back and disturb her peace, she won't come to me in her dreams anymore.

"It's not that I'm not giving you time, but it depends on Lu Yi's wishes."

Gong Che frowned slightly.

This is indeed Lu Yi's bottom line.

Even if Liang Shiyue doesn't work, Lu Yi is capable of providing her with a comfortable life.

Lu Yi's quick agreement and decision to send Liang Shiyue to Fengcheng stemmed from a single motive: it was for Liang Shiyue's own good.

Liang Shiyue is good, which is why Lu Yi can cooperate with her so well.

If anything happens to Liang Shiyue, the Huo family will likely suffer at Lu Yi's hands.

Although it is still unclear what exactly Lu Yi has grasped about the Huo family's weakness, it must be fatal evidence.

The Huo family cannot fall!

Before the forces behind Master Hong and his associates come to light, the Huo family must not only avoid collapse, but also continue to expand into new markets overseas.

To achieve this goal, we must first help Lu Yi deal with the Lu Group.

Thinking of this, Gong Che pursed his lips and rubbed his forehead.

"Alright, I'll bring it up with Lu Yi, but don't wander around until Lu Yi agrees... Li Jin, you're in charge of keeping an eye on her."

Liang Shiyue's tense expression softened. "Really? Thank you, Mr. Gong!"

As soon as the car entered the parking lot, a woman wearing a mask and a suit directed the vehicle to proceed.

Li Jin didn't think much of it and did as instructed.

As he parked the car and got out, preparing to walk around to the back seat, the woman bent down, sat in the car, closed the door, started the engine, and drove off.

Li Jin was stunned.

He took off chasing after it, yelling, "Hey! Stop the car! Stop the car!"

Liang Shiyue unbuckled her seatbelt and instinctively leaned to the side, extending her arm to block the space between the driver's seat and Gong Che's seat.

Mustering her courage, her voice trembling, she questioned, "Who are you? What do you want? Do you know who's in this car?"

Lu Baofei shook off Li Jin and immediately took off her mask.

He turned to look at her, "Xiaoyue, it's me. I want to plead with Mr. Gong on your behalf. He won't hurt you!"

Liang Shiyue couldn't make up her mind, so she remained still in her position.

"Let her drive. Call Li Jin and tell him to go find Lu Yi first, and tell him I'll be there later."

Gong Che's lips curled up, as if watching a good show, and he calmly gave Liang Shiyue instructions with his arms crossed.

Lu Baofei turned to look at him, her gaze sincere.

He opened his mouth, but never managed to say "thank you".

In the past, she would have dared to stand up to them.

Now that she needs someone's help, she becomes extremely careful with her words, preferring to say less and avoid making mistakes.