Chapter 98 She must go back to attend the festival
When Luo Tingwei heard his decisive and straightforward refusal, her heart sank.
She was unwilling to give up and continued to discuss it with him, "This festival is really important, it only happens once every hundred years, it's very formal and grand, and all members of the Huo family will be there..."
Li Yanzhou looked unconcerned. "So what? Is it any of your business?"
The implication is that Huo Shuran isn't your biological mother, and you have no connection to the entire Huo family.
These words were very impolite. Luo Tingwei's eyes widened in surprise; she hadn't expected him to be so indifferent.
She couldn't hold back any longer and told him, word by word, earnestly.
"In my entire life, I will only recognize Huo Shuran as my mother. She is my mother. This festival is very important to her, and I must go back."
"Are you afraid I'll run away again? Don't worry, I won't run away. Lin Zeyuan is dead, and Luo Shengtian is in your hands. Where else can I run to?"
She spoke earnestly, her eyes full of sincerity.
Li Yanzhou wasn't afraid she would run away, it's just that it's not safe outside right now, and it's a highly sensitive period.
His partnership with Mansour had just been formally established, and a bunch of people outside were waiting to deal with him, with Ron being the first to be targeted.
Tomorrow, even he himself will be in danger.
At this critical juncture, staying in Black City is the safest place for her.
Unfortunately, he couldn't tell her these things outright, and the less she knew, the better.
"Honey, listen to me, try not to go out too much lately. I'm doing this for your own good."
"Why?"
"You don't need to know that much. I'll take you out once this period is over."
There was nothing she could do; no matter how much she pleaded and begged, Li Yanzhou remained resolute.
Tell her it's not safe outside and she's not allowed to go out.
If Luo Tingwei were a rabbit, her ears would already be drooping at this moment.
Li Yanzhou wasn't stupid; he could sense her frustration and despair, so he comforted her.
"Don't be too sad. I sent an invitation to Huo Zhizhou. If he's interested, he'll come tomorrow. I'll arrange for you two to meet then, and you can talk to him about anything you want to say."
As he spoke, he stood up and tried to hug her.
Luo Tingwei didn't flinch, but stiffly remained in his arms.
Li Yanzhou knew he had rejected her idea and that she was in a bad mood, so he didn't make things difficult for her.
"Weiwei, I'm doing this for your own good. You'll understand when the time comes."
Knowing that she probably didn't want to see him at this moment, Li Yanzhou unusually took a step back, "Then I'll go first, you should get some sleep."
"Thank you for the gift, I really like it."
Li Yanzhou left with the bottle of origami cranes.
Luo Tingwei was left standing there stiffly, a bitter feeling welling up inside her.
Oh……
What do you mean by "for her own good"? It's clearly just because you're afraid she'll run away again.
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The next day.
When Luo Tingwei woke up early in the morning, she saw that the other building was very lively. The servants were busy preparing various things, as if a banquet was going to be held.
By the afternoon, guests were beginning to arrive one after another.
Luo Tingwei wanted to go for a walk outside the villa, but was stopped.
Aunt Wu said, "Madam, the young master instructed that we are not allowed to wander around today."
Luo Tingwei then noticed that the security outside had also increased, more than double the usual amount.
Her heart skipped a beat.
What does he mean by that?
Today is his birthday, and he is holding a big banquet in another building, but he is keeping her trapped here and unable to go out.
Does he really not want her to appear in public?
In an instant, she inexplicably felt pathetic, and four words suddenly came to mind.
Nameless and without status.
Yes, she used to be his girlfriend. But ever since the last time he lost his child, he said that his past with her doesn't count anymore.
So what is she now?
It's normal that he hasn't forgiven her and doesn't want her to appear in public.
Luo Tingwei felt a lump in her throat and lowered her head to go back to her room.
Just then, a noise came from outside the door. The next second, the door opened, and a familiar voice came through.
"Weiwei, it's me."
It is Huo Zhizhou.
Luo Tingwei then recalled what Li Yanzhou had told her last night.
Unexpectedly, Huo Zhizhou actually came.
Wu Ma had been instructed beforehand that the other party was Luo Tingwei's guest, so she nodded to the person who came in as a greeting.
"Let's talk upstairs."
Luo Tingwei invited him upstairs to her room.
She still harbored some resentment towards him because of what happened on Figi Island last time.
After all, it was he who drugged her drink and sent her back to Li Yanzhou's side.
At this moment, Luo Tingwei was neither cold nor enthusiastic; she simply made him a cup of tea.
Huo Zhizhou knew he had let her down, so he took the tea and drank it in silence.
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.
In the end, it was Luo Tingwei who spoke first.
"He won't let me go for the festival next month..."
"You have to help me, brother."
Upon hearing this, Huo Zhizhou knew that Luo Tingwei still recognized him as her cousin.
Of course, that was also his purpose in coming here today—to find a way to take her away.
"Listen to me."
Huo Zhizhou looked around and lowered his voice, "There will be many guests at today's banquet. All four gates of this manor will be open. I've checked, and the back gate is the least guarded. I've already bribed a few people beforehand, so I don't think there will be any problems..."
"Next month's festival is crucial; it involves Grandpa's inheritance. If you don't show up, Uncle San might even take Aunt's share. He's been waiting for this day for a long time..."
Huo Zhizhou gritted his teeth, "Weiwei, for your aunt's sake, and also for my sake, you must go back this time. Once Uncle San gains power, my situation in the Huo family will become difficult."
Luo Tingwei took a deep breath; she naturally understood the reasoning.
She went to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked down.
"Right now, there are bodyguards at the main gate. If you want to get out, the only way is to jump off the balcony. That's the only area where no one is around."
Huo Zhizhou pulled out a few things from his pocket. "Don't worry, I'm well prepared. I brought several tear gas canisters, that's enough."
"See that tree? Try to climb it first..."
...
Unexpectedly, just as Luo Tingwei jumped from the tree to the ground, a patrolling bodyguard quickly spotted them.
"Oh no! Someone's there!"
The bodyguard quickly picked up the walkie-talkie and called for backup, "001, 001, there's a situation here."
"Damn it!"
Although Huo Zhizhou had expected to be discovered, he still couldn't help but curse.
Soon, groups of bodyguards gathered over after hearing the call.
Huo Zhizhou shielded her behind him, saying, "You go quickly, I'll hold them off! I'll count to three, and you immediately run towards the other building and blend into the crowd. I'll be right behind you."
"good!"
Three seconds later, Huo Zhizhou threw tear gas canisters at the bodyguards who had rushed to the scene.
The bodyguards were quickly choked and their eyes welled up with tears; they spun around in circles.
Luo Tingwei ran for her life, silently chanting in her mind.
"Li Yanzhou, don't blame me. It's your fault for not letting me go. I'll come back to find you after the festival..."
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