Having resolved the Wei family's issue, Chen Yun left with Shu Lingyue.
The two arrived at the Wei family's door and had just gotten into the BMW parked by the roadside. Before they could even start the engine, Lu Yaonan chased after them.
"Mr. Chen, please wait a moment!"
Chen Yun rolled down the car window, looked at Lu Yaonan who seemed somewhat uneasy, and asked calmly, "Is something the matter?"
Lu Yaonan stammered, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for allowing our four families to take over the Wei family's assets. We're sure to make a fortune this time. To express my gratitude, I'd like to invite Mr. Chen to my home for a simple dinner tonight..."
Chen Yun smiled and said, "Today, Wei Changde set up a trap to take my life. You guys risked your lives to stand by my side without bodyguards. If we don't let you profit from this little bit of Wei family business, are we going to let outsiders take it?"
"As for dinner, I might not have time. How about next time?"
Lu Yaonan quickly said, "Ah, no, Mr. Chen, there's actually another reason why I invited you to dinner."
Chen Yun was slightly surprised: "Speak!"
Lu Yaonan forced a smile and said, "My son, Lu Kaifei, offended Mr. Chen a while ago and was arrested. He was released on bail today. I would like to invite Mr. Chen to dinner and also ask that little bastard to apologize to Mr. Chen in person."
At this point, Lu Yaonan added, "If Mr. Chen refuses to come to dinner, it means he still hasn't forgiven that little beast. Then I can't let that little beast go either. I'll just cancel his bail and send him back to continue his detention until the verdict is announced!"
Chen Yun glanced at Lu Yaonan: "Are you serious?"
Lu Yaonan said respectfully, "Yes! If I cannot obtain Mr. Chen's forgiveness, I would rather let that little beast go to jail."
Chen Yun said calmly, "You seem to only have one son, right?"
Lu Yaonan was taken aback upon hearing this, and honestly replied, "Yes!"
Chen Yun said, "Wei Changde only had one son, so he spoiled him rotten, which led to today's disaster. If you don't want to follow in Wei Changde's footsteps, you'd better discipline your son properly from now on!"
Lu Yaonan felt a chill run down his spine, and at the same time, he thought that Chen Yun would not forgive his son. He hurriedly said, "Mr. Chen is absolutely right. I have spoiled that little beast too much. I shouldn't have pleaded for him. I will cancel his bail right now and send him back to the detention center to wait for trial..."
Chen Yun smiled slightly: "That's unnecessary."
Lu Yaonan stared at Chen Yun in astonishment.
Chen Yun said casually, "Old Lu, you've personally pleaded for him, so it would be a bit unreasonable for me to insist on sending your son in. Let him off this time! Remember, I'm only giving him this chance because of you."
Lu Yaonan kept saying that if Chen Yun didn't forgive him, he would send his son to jail.
But he was still very reluctant to part with it.
Upon hearing Chen Yun say that he would give him face and let his son off the hook, he was so grateful that his old eyes turned red.
Choking back tears, he said, "Thank you, Mr. Chen. I will forever remember your kindness. In the future, if you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to ask the Lu family. If I, Lu Yaonan, hesitate even for a moment, I am no human being!"
Chen Yun smiled and said, "Old Lu, you're too kind."
Lu Yaonan raised his hand to wipe away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said loudly, "Mr. Chen, no matter what, you must come to my house for dinner today. I must have my son apologize to you in person, otherwise I will feel guilty."
That's all there is to it.
Chen Yun could only agree: "Alright then, I'll go over this afternoon."
Lu Yaonan said excitedly, "My family and I are eagerly awaiting Mr. Chen's arrival."
Chen Yun nodded, signaling Shu Lingyue to drive.
Shu Lingyue started the car and drove away at a leisurely pace.
On the road.
Shu Lingyue kept glancing at Chen Yun while driving.
At first, Chen Yun pretended not to see it, but eventually, he couldn't stand Shu Lingyue's furtive glances anymore and blurted out, "You should be watching the road while you're driving. Why are you staring at me like that? Is the road in my face?"
Shu Lingyue has a rather willful personality, unlike Shu Tangyin who is gentle. Normally, if Chen Yun were to criticize her like this, she would definitely retaliate.
But today, she unusually didn't talk back.
Instead, he gave Chen Yun a deep look and then asked curiously, "Chen Yun, is what Qiu Haisheng said true? Are you really the Northern Commander known as the God of War?"
Chen Yun said irritably, "What does this have to do with you?"
This time, Shu Lingyue couldn't hold back any longer and said confidently, "Of course it's related, and it's very related!"
She had already decided to poach Chen Yun from her sister.
If Chen Yun is the commander of the Northern Frontier, it further proves that the person she has chosen is outstanding, and it further proves that her decision is correct!
How could it be unrelated?
Of course, these were her secrets, things she dared not say openly. Seeing Chen Yun's puzzled expression, she could only argue, "Aren't you talking to my sister right now? You keep saying I'm your sister-in-law, so tell me, does it have anything to do with me?"
After listening to Shu Lingyue's words, Chen Yun felt that they made some sense, so he said calmly, "Since you want to know, I might as well tell you. I used to be the commander of the Northern Border, but now I've retired and am nothing anymore. Do you understand?"
It really is the commander of the North!
Shu Lingyue pulled over, turned around and looked at Chen Yun in astonishment, exclaiming, "I never imagined you were really the War God of the Northern Border! I was wondering how you could be so skilled!"
Then, she asked curiously, "You're so young, yet you've already become the commander of the North. You should have a bright future ahead of you, so why did you retire?"
Chen Yun felt that Shu Lingyue was asking a lot of questions.
But he still answered lazily, "One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers. Too many brothers around me have sacrificed their lives. I developed psychological problems and was diagnosed with post-war syndrome by the doctor, so I simply applied for retirement."
He said it very casually.
This was actually only part of the reason for his retirement.
There are other reasons as well.
For example, some people are jealous of his rapid promotion.
Some people think his promotion was too smooth and that he needs to experience some setbacks to temper his edges. They believe he should be demoted for a few years to test his character before being promoted back later. They think that only by experiencing ups and downs can he become more stable and go further in the future!
Finally, there was also a personal reason: Chen Yun himself felt tired and wanted to return to the life of an ordinary person.
For various reasons, he eventually retired.
When Shu Lingyue heard that Chen Yun had retired due to psychological problems, she couldn't help but say with regret, "What a pity. Now that your mental illness is cured, will you return to the Northern Army?"
Chen Yun pouted: "You're asking a lot of questions."
Shu Lingyue's face flushed red.
Chen Yun said, "Drive back. Also, don't tell Tang Yin about my past identity, and don't tell anyone else either."
Shu Lingyue asked, puzzled, "Why?"
Chen Yun said, "Many foreign enemies are very hostile to me. They know I have retired and have been plotting to take revenge on me!"
"The more people you know my secret identity, the wider it will spread. When those foreign enemies find out my whereabouts, assassinations will follow, and you will be in danger."
"As for not telling your sister for now, it's because I want to date her as an ordinary person and don't want this relationship to be mixed with anything, whether good or bad. Once I'm married to her and our relationship is stable, I'll find a suitable time to tell her."
Shu Lingyue nodded.
She understood Chen Yun's actions. It was the same principle as a wealthy young master not wanting to reveal his wealth when dating a Cinderella, so as not to let the relationship be ruined by other factors.
She thought to herself: It's better if you don't reveal your identity, otherwise my chances of snatching you away will be smaller!
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