Chapter 161 "Don't Look, It's Dirty"
Shang Wu's vision blurred, but she relaxed.
She could barely see Lu Rang's face. Her gaze swept over his loose shirt collar to his raised arm, where the muscles were smooth and powerful, and the murderous aura contained within his flesh was ready to be unleashed.
Lu Rang handed Shang Wu over to the accompanying bodyguard, then lowered his eyes to look at Lu Wuwei, who was clutching his leg on the ground, on the verge of fainting from the pain.
"What's going on? What, what's going on! Didn't Young Master Yu break off his engagement with Shang Wu? How did he find his way here?!"
Su Tingting was completely disoriented and trembling all over.
She grabbed Tang Xueli's arm tightly and yelled, "Think of something quick! Let's get out of here!"
Tang Xueli's face was also very ugly. She shook off her and glanced at the men in black who had appeared behind her at some point and were blocking the doorway.
Do you think we can still escape now?
What are you trying to do?!
On stage, Lu Wuwei broke down and screamed, dragging his injured leg backward, leaving a long bloody scratch on the white floor.
"Lu Rang, Lu Rang, don't touch me! Isn't your Yu family supposed to be the most discreet?"
Lu Wuwei swallowed hard, trembling with fear, "With so many people watching, if you were to lay a hand on me, I... Ah!!"
The sound of bones breaking and screams rang out at the same time.
Lu Rang raised his foot and kicked Lu Wuwei's injured and bleeding leg with precision.
The leg bent at an unbelievable angle in full view of everyone.
No one in the audience dared to speak; the only sounds were gasps of dismay.
At the same time, Lu Rang swept out with his right leg, sending Lu Wuwei flying several meters.
Lu Wuwei bumped his head on the table leg, and his forehead was cut and bled from the sharp edge.
He convulsed several times, unable to move, the immense pain almost causing him to faint.
Seeing Lu Rang approaching step by step, Lu Wuwei panicked and desperately crawled forward on his arms, lying on the ground.
As he crawled, he cried out in despair, "It wasn't me who wanted to deal with Shang Wu, it was Tang Xueli! She sent me here to humiliate me..."
Bang!
Lu Rang interrupted him with a punch.
Lu Wuwei's head slammed hard against the ground, and his struggles lessened considerably.
The huge meeting hall was completely silent, except for Lu Wuwei's painful breathing.
Shang Wu was shocked; she had never seen Lu Rang like this before.
His face was calm, his eyes were lowered and he was staring intently at Lu Wuwei, who was on the verge of death, his fingertips trembling slightly.
That was a sign that a deadly attack was about to be launched.
Shang Wu began, "Lu Rang..."
"Miss Shang."
The man in black interrupted, "Don't be afraid, young master will handle it."
Shang Wu weakly pursed her lips.
Lu Wuwei paused for a few seconds before finally managing to speak: "Cough cough cough... Lu Rang... Yu, Young Master Yu."
"You're a lawyer."
"Murder is a crime."
"You... cough cough, are you really going to go to jail for this woman today?"
Lu Rang curled his lips, raised his foot and stepped on Lu Wuwei's head, stomping his head back down.
His strength was precisely controlled, ensuring that Lu Wuwei wouldn't faint from the pain, while also making sure he couldn't even speak.
"You can sue me."
Lu Rang's voice echoed clearly in every corner of the club.
"But don't forget, I studied law."
He kicked Lu Wuwei away until the latter spat out a mouthful of blood before turning to walk towards Shang Wu.
Their eyes met, and the surging killing intent in Lu Rang's eyes subsided into extreme tenderness.
The man in black handed Shang Wu over to Lu Rang.
Shang Wu looked back anxiously, wanting to confirm whether Lu Wuwei was dead or had simply fainted.
Lu Rang raised his hand and covered her eyes.
"Don't look, it's dirty."
Shang Wu pursed her lips and nodded gently.
Lu Rang picked her up horizontally.
Shang Wu could feel that his hands were trembling violently, yet he carried her steadily with every step.
She suddenly felt like crying, and leaned against Lu Rang's neck, silently shedding tears.
God knows how many desperate minutes she endured.
Just when she thought no one would come to her rescue, Lu Rang arrived.
The world is full of unpredictable people, each with their own hidden agendas, and even the closest family members cannot be trusted.
Disappointed with everyone, she contemplated suicide, but Lu Rang's timely appearance and protection reminded her that true love still exists in this world.
Feeling the dampness on the side of his neck, Lu Rang's eyes darkened slightly, and he held Shang Wu even tighter.
The crowd parted to the sides, watching him carry Shang Wu as if she were a priceless treasure, and walk to the door.
Su Tingting and Tang Xueli exchanged a cautious glance, terrified by Lu Wuwei's fate.
They exchanged glances, thinking that Lu Rang would leave with Shang Wu like this, and that they could escape this predicament by taking advantage of the chaos.
Just then, a group of people surged in through the door.
He's a police officer.
The once deathly silent hall was now filled with restlessness.
Lu Rang carried Shang Wu out without looking back, only uttering a few words to the head police captain as they passed.
"The club is suspected of engaging in illegal buying and selling activities. Evidence has been sent to your email."
“Tang Xueli and Su Tingting kidnapped my fiancée, disfigured her, and brought her here to be auctioned off. You know what to do.”
Shang Wu's breathing hitched slightly as she looked up at Lu Rang's taut jawline.
He reeked of a faint scent of blood, yet it inexplicably put her at ease.
She tried to sound calm and asked, "Are we going to arrest everyone?"
"They should have thought about the consequences when they were laughing at you."
Lu Rang hugged Shang Wu tightly and took her away.
Prolonged mental stress and extreme emotional fluctuations have pushed Shang Wu's body to its limits.
Before she even left the underground club, she fainted in Lu Rang's arms and fell into darkness.
This time, however, she was no longer afraid to wake up.
...
...
In the hospital ward.
Shang Wu's fingertips twitched slightly as she struggled to regain consciousness, when she heard a hushed conversation beside her.
How is her injury?
The doctor said, "The wound isn't particularly deep, which shows that Miss Shang held back when she disfigured herself. It just looks scary. With laser treatment, it can basically heal completely without leaving a scar."
"How long will it take?" Lu Rang's voice was tense.
The doctor said, "This type of treatment may take two months..."
"One month."
Lu interrupted him: "Use the best medicine, the best doctors, and the best machines."
His tone was resolute and unquestionable.
The doctor paused for a moment, then said, "I understand."
The footsteps faded into the distance, and the ward door closed.
Shang Wu heard no more sounds.
She thought Lu Rang had also left, and as she was trying to open her eyes, a familiar, faint scent of ink suddenly wafted over.
Then, Shang Wu heard a barely audible sigh, and warm liquid dripped onto the back of her hand.
She opened her eyes in shock.
Under the bright lights, Lu Rang, who was always expressionless, lowered his eyes and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes with his fingertips.
His movements were a little slow, and the tear fell onto Shang Wu's hand first.
Shang Wu's heart was struck, and she weakly said, "Lu Rang, don't cry..."
Lu Rang paused, turned his back to compose himself, and when he turned back, his slightly red eyes were full of heartache: "You're awake. Do you want some water?"
Shang Wu shook his head.
"I just heard the doctor say that my face can be cured, right?"
Knowing that Lu Rang felt guilty, she deliberately changed the subject, avoiding mentioning everything that had happened to her in the past two days.
Lu Rang's eyes darkened. He gently stroked her face, his fingers lingering around her wound, not daring to touch it lightly.
"You'll be alright, you'll be even more beautiful than before."
Shang Wu smiled and said, "I knew it would be alright. When Su Tingting forced me to become a hostess, I had no choice but to do so in order to protect myself. However, I held back my strength based on my instincts."
She didn't know if she would be left with a permanent scar, or if Su Tingting would notice her little tricks.
But in that situation, she began to hold back a little.
Lu Rang pursed his lips, his voice hoarse: "It's all because I didn't come out in time. There were too many bodyguards patrolling at first, so I couldn't act rashly. I could only wait for them to change shifts, and at the same time, when the doctor wasn't in my room, I made my move."
His Adam's apple bobbed, and his hands unconsciously clenched: "I located your phone and thought you were at the club. I rushed over and only found out you'd been taken away again when I caught the club manager. If I had arrived half an hour earlier, this wouldn't have happened."
"This isn't your fault." Shang Wu reached out to touch him.
Lu Rang immediately pressed down on her wrist: "You're still on an IV drip, don't move around."
Shang Wu leaned against the bedside and nodded gently.
Lu Rang grabbed her hand, lowered his head, and kissed her cold fingertips.
"I will never leave you for this long again. From now on, I will stay by your side every day and every night."
Shang Wu touched the corner of his lips with her fingertips, feeling that he was truly in front of her, and her heart finally calmed down.
Lu Rang looked at her solemnly, as if she were looking at a priceless treasure that he had almost missed.
Shang Wu felt a surge of warmth in her heart as he looked at her: "I thought I was going to die."
No, it won't.
Lu Rang's gaze was calm, as if he were solemnly swearing to her: "No one can hurt you anymore, not the Yu family, not Su Tingting, not even the merchants."
Upon hearing him mention Su Tingting, Shang Wu asked, "What about her and Tang Xueli?"
You will never see them again.
Lu Rang casually tidied her hair, his tone carrying a barely perceptible chill, "They've completely disappeared. From now on, the Su family and the Tang family will never appear in Lincheng again."
Shang Wu was stunned for a moment.
Completely disappeared...
What kind of method is this?
Since Lu Rang didn't want to talk about it, she wouldn't ask.
Shang Wu lowered her eyes and remained silent for a moment: "Then, what about your father..."
“I kicked Lu Zheng out of the position of heir to the Yu family. Now I am in charge of the Yu family.”
Lu Rang knew what she wanted to ask: "You will never see him again."
Shang Wu's eyes flickered.
"Lu Rang, I'm fine, just a facial injury. I want to be discharged as soon as possible to do two things."
Lu Rang raised his eyes, "Do you want to find out about the old grudge between Lu Zheng and Madam Shang?"
Shang Wu nodded: "Also, I want to take back the Shang Group."
Lu Rang was somewhat surprised.
Are you serious?
"Yes." Shang Wu replied without hesitation.
After Shang Yunshen was released from prison, she willingly gave up all power in the company, devoting herself solely to helping Shang regain its former glory.
But after that, news of her annulment of the engagement spread, and everyone turned against her, finding an opportunity to kick her while she was down.
The family she risked her life to protect turned their backs on her when she was in despair, heartlessly severing ties with them.
Shang Wu had seen through it all.
What about friendship, what about family ties?
No one will always be kind to her or help her out in times of despair.
Lu Rang was just an exception.
Having experienced what has happened in the past two days, Shang Wu has come to understand many things.
Perhaps it was because heaven knew that her weakness was always being sentimental and soft-hearted that it made her stumble repeatedly until she came to her senses and her heart hardened completely.
"I want to have absolute power, Lu Rang."
"I will take back the Shang family business and make everyone look up to me and fear me."
"Since my family can't give me the same protection, I don't need them anymore."
"Moreover, the Shang Group no longer exists. Its predecessor was Chengzhou, so I should rightfully be the group's president."
"I also want everyone in the upper class of Lincheng to be subservient to me."
Shang Wu's tone grew more and more resolute with each sentence.
She realized that Lu Rang was right.
Nothing in this world can subdue a person more than fear.
Lu Rang's gaze remained fixed on her, looking at her increasingly resilient and beautiful features with deep affection, tenderness, and heartache.
He agreed: "Okay, as long as you're happy, I'll give you everything from the Yu family."
It takes immense courage for a person to give their all to love another.
Shang Wu was very fortunate to have heard Lu Rang speak his mind for the umpteenth time.
Fortunately, Heaven was still kind-hearted. After she had repeatedly given her heart to the wrong person, it sent Lu Rang to her side and gave her sincere devotion.
"Before that, I need to get Madam Shang to tell me herself what exactly happened between her and Lu Zheng."
Upon hearing this, Lu Rang said nothing, inexplicably recalling what Lu Zheng had said.
Lu Zheng said that Ruan Yuzhi's depression was related to his mother's depression.
Lu Rang looked up and saw the light returning to Shang Wu's eyes.
If Shang Wu knew the connection between these events, she would probably feel guilty.
"Awu, I'm going out to take care of something."
He softened his tone, making it sound casual.
Seeing that Lu Rang clearly had something on his mind, Shang Wu's eyes flickered, and she nodded.
"Okay, go ahead."
Lu Rang got up and tucked the blanket around her.
"Aying will be here soon. She brought you a nutritious meal. Also, your new cell phone and SIM card are on the bedside table. My number is saved there. Call me if you need anything."
Shang Wu nodded slightly.
After Lu Rang left, she sat up.
When the past grievances were mentioned, Lu Rang's expression clearly changed.
Shang Wu seemed to be deep in thought, then got out of bed and pulled out the IV.
Ah Ying happened to arrive at the ward door and was startled by what she saw.
"Miss Shang, what are you doing!"
"Come with me."
Shang Wu grabbed her hand and led her outside.
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