Although his pace was a little slow due to his leg injury, his back was straight and every step he took was steady and powerful.
He stared at the direction where Wei Che left, pursed his lips slightly, bit his lower lip subconsciously, and the muscles on his face twitched slightly.
Once upon a time, when he was in the capital, he was also a wealthy and prosperous businessman. Although he and Wei Che were not close friends, they were in the same circle and were highly respected by everyone.
But now, he can only struggle on the streets of Youzhou, making a living by selling snacks at the stall.
Even though the Wei family suffered the pain of exile, they were still able to gain a foothold in Youzhou City. Wei Che gradually gained some fame thanks to the Meiyan Pavilion.
Thinking of this, Chen Fugui felt as uncomfortable as if he had been scratched by a cat.
He turned his head to look at Li Ruolan, with a hint of temptation in his eyes, and asked, "Did Wei Che send anything?"
His tone seemed casual, but his slightly narrowed eyes revealed his inner concern.
He thought to himself that Wei Che came to see Li Ruolan, maybe he gave her something, otherwise it would be very ungentlemanly to come empty-handed.
If Li Ruolan really took Wei Che's things and didn't tell him, he would be very angry.
Li Ruolan continued playing chess as if nothing had happened. The chess piece in her hand gently fell on the chessboard, making a crisp "pop" sound, as if this small chessboard was her entire world and she would not tolerate any interference from the outside world.
Without looking up, she said, "Nothing."
Her voice was as calm as water, without a trace of ripples, and she seemed to be really indifferent to Wei Che's visit.
After hearing this, Chen Fugui didn't quite believe it. He curled his lips and showed a look of dissatisfaction on his face.
But he quickly adjusted his expression, sighed, and pretended to be helpless as he went over to coax Li Ruolan: "I'm not targeting Wei Che today. It's just that you know that I used to be so prosperous, with people following me everywhere I went. Now seeing that the fallen Wei family is still so prosperous, it's inevitable that I feel a little unbalanced."
As he spoke, he secretly observed Li Ruolan's expression, hoping to find a hint of recognition on her face.
In fact, he knew in his heart that he was jealous of Wei Che. He was jealous that even after going through so many hardships, he still had a chance to turn things around, while he was becoming more and more destitute.
Li Ruolan raised her eyes slightly, glanced at him, and said calmly, "With your ability, it's only a matter of time before you make a comeback. Don't underestimate yourself."
There was a hint of perfunctoriness in her tone, but Chen Fugui seemed to be greatly encouraged.
Chen Fugui was coaxed into happiness, his face immediately filled with smiles, his eyes narrowed into slits.
He bent down, kissed Li Ruolan on the cheek, then went to pack up while humming a little tune.
At this moment, he was thinking about what Li Ruolan said, and felt that he might really have a chance to return to his past glory days.
After Chen Fugui left, the expression on Li Ruolan's face instantly turned cold.
She frowned, a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes, and she picked up a handkerchief to wipe her kissed cheek, as if Chen Fugui's kiss was something dirty.
Disgust flashed across her eyes, but was obscured by the shadows in the yard.
In fact, she had long been extremely disappointed with Chen Fugui.
The man who was once so high-spirited in the capital has now become so narrow-minded and jealous, and always relies on her comfort.
She looked at Chen Fugui's busy figure and wondered in her heart how she had ended up in this situation and was with such a man.
She sighed slightly, her eyes filled with helplessness and sadness, and continued playing chess. It seemed that only the black and white world on the chessboard could make her temporarily forget the troubles of reality.
While Wei Che was visiting Lin Yuan and Li Ruolan, Su Huaiyue came to the Lu family in a plain long dress with a graceful figure.
Her steps were light but steady, each step revealing confidence and composure. Her expression was calm and composed, and her eyes revealed the wisdom that saw through everything.
Stepping into the Lu family's reception room, she glanced around and her eyes finally fell on Lu Jin.
Lu Jin was wearing a moon-white brocade cheongsam today, embroidered with delicate light blue flowers. The lace at the neckline and cuffs added a touch of elegance.
She sat upright on a carved mahogany chair with a dignified demeanor. When she saw Su Huaiyue come in, a perfect smile immediately appeared on her face. That smile was like the warm spring sun, seemingly warm, but it was difficult to touch her true heart.
Su Huaiyue nodded slightly as a greeting, then slowly took out a new contract from his arms and gently placed it on the table.
"Mrs. Lu, because of what happened before, Meiyan Pavilion needs to act with caution and the contract with the Lu family needs to be renegotiated."
Her tone was calm, yet revealed an unquestionable majesty, as if the signing of the contract was a done deal, with no room for negotiation.
As she spoke, she raised her chin slightly and looked at Lu Jin with firm eyes, as if telling Lu Jin that she knew everything.
Lu Jin raised his eyebrows slightly, still with a smile on his face. He reached out and picked up the contract, his eyes quickly scanning the contents of the contract.
Soon, she discovered that there were obviously more restrictions on the Lu family, such as adjustments to the proportion of cooperation profits and restrictions on participation in business operations.
She thought to herself, her fingers tapping the table unconsciously. She guessed that Su Huaiyue already knew that she was the one behind all this time.
She put away the smile on her face, sighed slightly, and said straight to the point: "Wei Che has been here before, I will not do stupid things again, I hope Miss Su can give me another chance."
She leaned forward slightly, with a hint of sincerity in her eyes, trying to make Su Huaiyue believe her sincerity, but looking closely, there was a hint of helplessness in her eyes. After all, the current situation was not in her favor.
Su Huaiyue was not surprised that Wei Che had come. It was obvious that she had expected that Wei Che would negotiate with Lu Jin for the future of the Wei family.
She smiled faintly, with a hint of sarcasm in her smile, as if she was mocking Lu Jin's disguise at the moment.
"Mrs. Lu, verbal promises are still not as useful as actual written promises."
She narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze becoming more determined, and her tone carried a hint of threat, "If Madam Lu doesn't want Meiyan Pavilion to monopolize the makeup powder market from now on, please sign this contract."
She straightened her back slightly, folded her hands in front of her, her posture elegant yet exuding a powerful aura, as if declaring to Lu Jin that she had enough confidence and strength to control the situation.
Lu Jin was secretly angry, but he could do nothing about it.
She bit her lower lip, a hint of unwillingness flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.
She knew very well that what Su Huaiyue said was true. Meiyan Pavilion was now having a growing influence in Youzhou City. If it really monopolized the makeup powder market, the Lu family's business would be greatly impacted.
In desperation, she had to pick up the brush. The brush trembled slightly in her hand, revealing her inner unwillingness.
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