Chapter 179 Lu Group officially declared bankruptcy
Not only Lu Zhong was confused, but even Lu Qingcheng was confused.
Although she already knew from Meng Anran that she might not be the real daughter of the Lu family, who would have thought that she was actually Lu Zhong's illegitimate daughter?
Moreover, looking at Lu Zhong's expression, even Lu Zhong didn't know whose child she was.
If she had no blood relationship with the Lu family, then after leaving the Lu family she could still look for her biological parents and would not end up on the streets.
An illegitimate daughter is worse than a stranger. Lu Zhong will not acknowledge her, nor will he take her in. Since she can become Lu Zhong's lover, her biological mother is probably unreliable.
After being kicked out by the Lu family, where could she go? Sleep under a bridge, living in the open air?
Lu Zhong picked up the appraisal book and read it from beginning to end. He seemed a little bit unable to believe his eyes. He read it over and over again. After confirming that he was not dazzled, he turned his head and glared at Lu Qingcheng in surprise and anger.
He threw the paternity test report in her face and angrily said, "What the hell is going on? Whose daughter are you?!"
The sharp paper cut Lu Qingcheng's delicate cheek. She was frightened by the cold atmosphere at the moment and her eyes turned red. She didn't dare to look up at Lu Zhong and Bai Yujin's murderous eyes.
I could only sob and repeat, "I don't know... I really don't know."
"Don't know? It was you who came to me with the paternity test, and now you tell me you don't know?" Lu Zhong slapped Lu Qingcheng in anger again, even harder than before, making her spin half a circle and fall on the sofa.
Lu Qingcheng's heart was about to jump out of her throat. She didn't understand why things turned out like this. "Dad, no matter what, I am still your biological daughter..."
"Shut up!" Lu Zhong shouted angrily, stopping Lu Qingcheng from speaking. The rage in his eyes seemed to devour the girl. "A bastard born from an unknown bitch, is worthy of being my daughter?"
Of course, he would not acknowledge Lu Qingcheng's identity. He didn't care about so-called flesh and blood at all. He only cared about interests.
When he married Bai Yujin, he signed a prenuptial agreement. They could each have their own affairs, but no one was allowed to die, in order to avoid the absurd phenomenon of an illegitimate child inheriting the family property.
Otherwise, Lu Group's shares will be unconditionally transferred to another party.
If Lu Zhong acknowledges Lu Qingcheng's identity, he will be left with nothing.
"No need to argue." Lu Yi walked in slowly with a casual smile, shook the documents in his hand, and then threw them on the tea table. "Dad, she is your flesh and blood after all. Mom doesn't want her, but you can raise her. She can take care of you in your old age and see you to the end of your life."
Lu Zhong's face changed. "I already have shares in the group. Do I need her to take care of me in my old age? Keeping a piece of trash like her around would only be a burden!"
"Your shares are no longer useful." Lu Heng walked in, dressed in a suit and tie. His voice was low and emotionless. His deep eyes looked at Lu Zhong without any emotion. "Lu Group has officially declared bankruptcy."
"What?" Bai Yujin's eyes widened, his legs went limp, and he collapsed on the sofa.
Lu Zhong stared blankly at Lu Heng, surprise and anger in his eyes. "Are you kidding me? How could the Lu family, a century-old business, go bankrupt?!"
Lu Heng looked indifferent, glancing at the documents on the table. Lu Zhong frantically copied them up and read them, revealing the court's bankruptcy ruling and asset liquidation report.
Lu Yi said lightly, "Three days ago, the board of directors unanimously approved the bankruptcy reorganization plan. The Lu Group is in debt of 7.2 billion, and all of its core assets have been mortgaged. From today on, the group will be taken over by its creditors."
Lu Zhong clutched the documents, his hands shaking. Bai Yujin snatched several papers, her sharp nails nearly piercing through them. "Impossible! Last quarter's financial report showed a profit!"
"That was done to show the bank." Lu Yi leaned against the leather sofa, playing with his lighter. "Actually, since a year ago, the group has relied on misappropriating project funds to maintain operations, accumulating a debt of 7.2 billion--"
Lu Yi seemed to calculate it in his mind, and then smiled slyly, "Just enough to mortgage all the core assets of the group."
Lu Qingcheng huddled in the corner of the sofa, the palm prints clearly visible on her face. She bit her lip tightly, her tears smudged her mascara into a black stain. No one noticed her at the moment; everyone's attention was focused on the man who remained silent.
"Lu Heng!" Lu Zhong suddenly jumped up and rushed over to grab Lu Heng's collar. "You did it, didn't you? You planned it all along!"
The fabric of his suit crumpled under the rough tug, but Lu Heng didn't even frown. He calmly pried open his father's fingers and slowly adjusted his tie. "Don't put all the blame on me for things you can't do yourself. Compared to this—" He turned to Bai Yujin, "Dad at least still has a good daughter, but you seem to have nothing left."
The lady's carefully groomed face instantly twisted. She suddenly pounced on Lu Qingcheng and ripped the girl's collar like crazy: "It's you! Where is my third child?! Tell me!"
An emerald pendant flew out from Lu Qingcheng's collar and broke into two pieces on the carpet.
Lu Yi whistled and bent down to pick up the jade fragment: "Hey, isn't this the heirloom in mom's safe?"
He looked at Lu Qingcheng meaningfully, "It seems someone has already left a way out for me."
Suddenly, the roar of heavy machinery could be heard outside the window. Through the French windows, I could see several court-seized vehicles parked in the courtyard, and staff were applying seals to the gates.
Lu Zhong staggered back two steps and knocked over the antique clock.
Amid the sound of shattering glass, he laughed hysterically: "Good! Good! They are my good sons!"
Lu Heng glanced at his watch and said, "The moving company's truck will be here in an hour."
He took one last look around the magnificent living room, his gaze lingering briefly on Lu Qingcheng, "Everyone, take care of yourselves."
When the brothers' backs disappeared behind the door, Lu Qingcheng finally collapsed and slid to the ground.
She took out her cell phone tremblingly, and the name "Meng Anran" in the address book became blurred in her tearful eyes.
When she pressed the dial button, she didn't notice that Lu Zhongzheng was holding up the broken clock and smashing it hard against the back of her head.
Bang!
The loud noise shattered the last intact piece of window glass.
The setting sun was like blood, casting a scarlet glow on the mess on the ground.
Outside the door, Lu Heng and Lu Yi stood in front of their cars, looking at each other as if across the Milky Way.
The alliance ends here, and from now on, everyone will rely on their own abilities to compete for the person they both want.
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