Chapter 124 Breakup, Lu Rang Has Killed Someone
Everyone stared wide-eyed, somewhat bewildered.
Is this some kind of hidden mastermind?
Lu Rang nodded: "No need to be polite, I'm here to pick up my girlfriend."
"The car is outside, this way please."
Jiuliang gestured for him to proceed.
Lu Rang nodded slightly and left with Shang Wu.
Jiuliang followed them out, and when they reached the entrance of the banquet hall, he suddenly turned back to look at Su Tingting.
"Were you the one who was disrespectful to them just now?"
Su Tingting's legs went weak and she almost knelt down, her face as white as paper: "No, I didn't..."
"From now on, your Su family no longer needs to attend banquets in this circle."
Jiuliang's words sealed Su Tingting's fate.
Banquets are usually important occasions for marriage alliances or business negotiations.
If Jiuliang said this publicly, anyone would be afraid of offending him and would therefore dare not contact Su Tingting.
Sure enough, after everyone left, the way they looked at Su Tingting was as if she were some kind of plague to be avoided at all costs.
Su Tingting's face was extremely pale.
What exactly happened?
Could this man really be a member of the Yu family?
Outside.
Shang Wu got on the bus.
Lu Rang bent down to straighten her skirt.
A hint of surprise flashed in Jiu Liang's eyes, but he remained calm and asked, "Young Master, where are you going?"
"Junyue Mansion".
"OK."
Jiuliang nodded to the driver.
After the car drove off, Shang Wu finally let out a slow breath, somewhat worried: "Did I cause you any trouble today? They might start to suspect that you're from the Yu family."
“I never intended to keep it a secret. I’ve always been looking forward to revealing your boyfriend’s identity.”
Lu Rang's words were loaded with meaning, carrying a hint of implication.
Shang Wu's eyes flickered, and she coughed lightly, changing the subject: "Um, are you still living in the same place? Are you not going back to Wanhu this time?"
“I agreed to let them inherit the family business, on the condition that I stay with you.” Lu Rang squeezed her hand. “My father didn’t object.”
Shang Wu asked curiously, "How did you convince him to agree?"
Lu Rang paused slightly, seemingly finding it difficult to explain.
Shang Wu didn't ask any more questions: "Give me some time, and I'll arrange for you to meet my parents."
The thought of this gave her a headache.
I originally planned to go back today to ask my mother if she had any connection with the Yu family, and why she seemed to have a lot of opinions about them.
To her surprise, her mother secretly arranged for her to go on a blind date. Perhaps it was because she kept saying she had a boyfriend, but never brought him home.
This situation is truly a dilemma.
She dared not bring Lu Rang back rashly, nor did she know how to test her mother's attitude.
As Shang Wu was lost in thought, Lu Rang rubbed her head.
"Don't feel pressured, I'll wait for you."
Just as Shang Wu nodded, her phone rang.
When she saw that it was her mother calling, she answered the phone in a huff.
"Mom, what did you arrange for me to do today? You even asked me to entertain the elders. I already told you I have a boyfriend, why don't you believe me?"
Lu Rang raised an eyebrow, looking at her with considerable interest.
The next second, Ruan Yuzhi's deep voice came through the phone.
Are you with your boyfriend?
Shang Wu was taken aback, wondering how she knew, and subconsciously replied, "Yes."
"Come back to see me right away, I have something to ask you."
Ruan Yuzhi hung up the phone after she finished speaking.
Shang Wu froze, gripping her phone tightly, momentarily lost in thought.
In my memory, my mother was a very gentle and good-tempered person. She had never spoken to me in such a stern tone. Why did she react so strongly when this matter was mentioned?
It seems that rumors have already spread from the banquet, with people speculating that her boyfriend is from the Yu family.
Her mother, having heard about it from somewhere, was anxious to send her back.
"What's wrong?"
Lu Rang asked in a low voice.
Shang Wu came to her senses and could only vaguely say, "My mom thought that the story about me having a boyfriend was made up. She even arranged a blind date for me today. She probably knows that I was upset by the blind date and wants to find out the truth."
Before Lu Rang could speak, she immediately smiled and said, "Why don't you go back to your apartment first? I'll come find you again tomorrow, okay?"
Lu Rang paused slightly.
Shang Wu's eyes flickered, understanding the meaning behind his micro-expression.
Lu Rang has always been very perceptive and can immediately tell when she is lying or making excuses.
Lu Rang clearly saw through her words just now; she was deliberately being evasive.
Lu Rang didn't ask anything, and simply nodded slightly.
"good."
The car first took Shang Wu to the vicinity of the merchant's villa.
Shang Wu got out of the car, smiled at Lu Rang, and then absentmindedly turned and went inside.
The driver's toes hovered over the accelerator, waiting for Lu Rang to give the order, but he didn't hear any sound from behind.
When Lu Rang saw that figure enter the room, his heart suddenly skipped a beat.
He pinched the bridge of his nose, feeling that something was about to happen.
Let's go.
The driver turned the car around and drove away.
With a mix of trepidation and excitement, Shang Wu entered the door lock code and pushed the door open.
In the living room, Ruan Yuzhi sat solemnly at the table, a cup of tea beside her that had gone cold, but she hadn't touched it.
Shang Wu slowed her pace and cautiously inquired, "Mom, what's wrong? Why did you have to call me back so urgently?"
After saying that, Shang Yunshen came out of the kitchen and gave Ruan Yuzhi a steaming cup of ginseng soup.
He nodded slightly to Shang Wu.
"Mom has something to tell you. Don't be afraid, come over and listen to what Mom has to say."
Shang Wu realized from his eyes that her mother had specifically called her back because she knew that Lu Rang was a member of the Yu family.
She walked over and sat down opposite Ruan Yuzhi.
"Mom, I do have a boyfriend. I know that I haven't brought him to see you lately, which makes you suspect that I'm just hurt by that jerk and don't want to talk about relationships anymore, so I'm using that as an excuse."
"But I am indeed in love with a man named Lu Rang, who is a lawyer."
After speaking, Shang Wu waited for Ruan Yuzhi to respond.
Ruan Yuzhi remained expressionless: "His true identity is that of a member of the Yu family, right?"
Her gaze was solemn and complex.
This was the first time Shang Wu had seen her mother with such an expression since she brought her to live with her.
The last time my mother acted like this was three years ago when the business ran into trouble.
Shang Wu twisted her fingers, becoming increasingly nervous.
“Lu Rang… he is a member of the Yu family.”
Ruan Yuzhi closed her eyes and said in a deep voice, "You must break up with him immediately."
Shang Wu frowned: "Why? What did he do to offend you? Or do you have some kind of grudge against the Yu family, and you don't get along?"
Ruan Yuzhi said coldly, "I'll just say this: if you're with him, you won't have me as your mother."
Shang Wu's heart sank.
Shang Yunshen felt that his words had been a bit harsh, so he coughed lightly.
"mom……"
"You have no right to speak here!"
Ruan Yuzhi interrupted him sharply and gave instructions to Shang Wu.
"Just tell me, do you want your mom or this boyfriend?"
Shang Wu's fingertips curled up, and her face gradually turned ugly.
She didn't understand why she had to choose between the two.
This kind of ridiculous choice between two options actually happened to her.
Shang Wu took a deep breath and looked up at Ruan Yuzhi.
"Mom, do you know how much effort Lu Rang has put in to overturn the verdict against our business?"
As a member of the Yu family, he couldn't easily interfere in matters outside of Wanhu, but he used his connections in the Inspectorate to go back to his father for the sake of the merchants, even giving up his beloved legal career.
I don't know what connection you have with the Yu family, but Lu Rang has been kind to us merchants. It's fair to say that without him, the case wouldn't have been overturned so quickly.
Even if you're considering his favor, you don't have to completely ban me from associating with the Yu family, do you?
The more she spoke, the uglier Ruan Yuzhi's face became.
She slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly, saying, "He owes us merchants a huge favor, and we'll find a way to repay him! It doesn't necessarily require you to repay him with your body!"
The business was in a state of stagnation.
"In short, I want you to choose now: do you want him or me, your mother?" Ruan Yuzhi stared straight at her.
Shang Yunshen frowned, looked at her, hesitated, and ultimately did not dare to interrupt.
When my mother is angry, no one can persuade her to stop.
This has been true from childhood to adulthood.
His words might only add fuel to the fire and intensify the conflict between the mother and daughter, so he simply kept quiet.
Shang Wu stared blankly at her mother's furious expression under the chandelier.
She suddenly remembered her earlier thought.
At that time, she felt that if Lu Rang's father targeted the business community during the retrial, she would not hesitate to choose her family and separate from Lu Rang.
She thought making a choice was an easy thing; no matter what, family was the priority.
Even at this moment, she still believed it.
But she just couldn't bring herself to say the words "give up on Lu Rang."
Shang Wu pursed her lips and said stubbornly, "If Mother insists that I choose, fine, but give me a reason before you choose. Why do you have to make me choose between two options? Why would you rather sacrifice my love and let me miss out on such a good person than let me break up with him?"
She raised her voice: "If you can't give me a reasonable reason, I won't break up with Lu Rang."
Ruan Yuzhi looked at her, her face pale, the anger in her eyes gradually turning into unease.
"There are no truly good people in the Yu family. His father was willing to sacrifice his wife to protect his interests, and he would choose to kill his brother with his own hands to save his own life!"
Shang Wu was stunned.
Shang Yun Shen frowned in surprise: "Mom, what did you say?"
Ruan Yuzhi ignored him and only looked at Shang Wu, "This is a secret of the Yu family. If I tell you now, do you still think he is a very good person and it would be a pity to miss out?"
"Even if he helped you, it doesn't mean he's a good person, right? At most, he just likes you and used some methods, which is not difficult for the Yu family."
Shang Wu's eyes held a hint of shock.
She frowned: "Mom, what are you talking about? Lu Rang killed his brother with his own hands?"
"Yes, and his mother was also killed by his father. They are the same kind of people, both with lives on their hands!"
Ruan Yuzhi said excitedly, "No matter how loving you are now if you marry him, it won't end well! Don't blame your mother for being dictatorial; it's for your own good!"
Shang Wu was in shock and didn't come to her senses for a long time.
She suddenly remembered the photo frame she had seen in the study when Lu Rang first fell ill and locked himself in the house.
There are two boys in the picture frame.
They look alike, like twins.
That's... Lu Rang and his brother?
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