After Lu Baozhi joined the international medical team, the Lu family became even more deserted than before.
Qin Fengying's arrogance, like a punctured balloon, diminished day by day.
For a whole year, except for occasions when she had to appear in public, she stopped caring about her beauty and hair.
The cat is either baking in the kitchen or tending to the flowers and plants in the backyard.
When Lu Yi lived in the Lu family home, she would often complain about how unhygienic cats and dogs were, repeating this over and over again.
Now, the backyard not only houses several cats of various colors, but also has a metal frame erected above the fish pond.
Oddly shaped birdcages hung on the shelf.
Unidentified birds hopped and jumped around inside, chirping merrily.
"If only Lu Yi were here!"
Lu Baoyun teased a lively cockatiel and pouted as she sighed.
Upon hearing this, Lu Baoqi cautiously glanced towards the kitchen.
"Shh, don't mention him again, or Mom will go days without eating or sleeping... I've told you so many times, that day..."
"Baoqi, Baoyun, call your second sister again and urge her, otherwise your dad will be angry again when he comes back and doesn't see her!"
Qin Fengying carried the freshly baked pastries to the backyard.
Seeing the two sisters teasing the cat and dog without any restraint like children, he couldn't help but grumble.
"Oh dear, Baoqi, don't put the cat on your head... Baoyun, go wash your hands quickly, that Xuanfeng is the most unclean of all."
Lu Zhengming hadn't seen his second daughter at home for a long time.
The father and daughter are more like business partners; they meet most often not at home, but in the company's conference room.
After finishing the meal, Aunt Wu quickly cleared the table.
Qin Fengying was in a great mood.
She prepared flower tea, snacks, and fruit early in the morning to welcome her three daughters.
"I also packed some small desserts. When you leave, take them all with you and share them with your friends and colleagues."
"Baofei, Mom made you some bird's nest soup. Look how obvious your dark circles are, and your complexion isn't very good either..."
Lu Baofei politely replied, "Thank you, Mom!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his smile vanished.
Seeing this, Qin Fengying sat down on the sofa, turned on the TV, and flipped through the pages aimlessly.
Her children have really grown up; as their mother, she needs to be sensible.
This is a principle she figured out after thinking about it for more than half a year.
The family of five sat there listlessly, each lost in their own thoughts.
Although they were so close, it seemed as if something was separating them, and neither of them wanted to speak casually.
"Oh dear, I need to call Han'er, he has to go to class soon!"
Qin Fengying found an excuse and went upstairs to her room as if it were perfectly natural.
Lu Zhengming looked his three daughters up and down, and finally sighed as he stared at Lu Baoqi, who was swinging her legs and playing on her phone.
"Baoqi, there are plenty of positions in the company. You should stop acting and learn how to manage the company from your second sister!"
The relaxed atmosphere just moments before instantly froze.
Lu Baoqi put her phone down beside her and snorted defiantly.
"Dad, I'm already playing the second female lead, and I'll be the lead in my next project. You want me to quit?"
"What's so great about doing business? It's all about scheming against people all day long, it's so annoying!"
Lu Zhengming pursed his lips.
He hesitated several times before speaking.
Lu Baoyun quickly spoke up for her third sister.
"Dad, Third Sister's acting career is on track. She's already landed three endorsements this year, and we're negotiating future business collaborations."
After saying that, she winked at her second sister.
Lu Baofei didn't want to get involved in anything concerning her younger siblings, but she couldn't help herself when she heard her father being so unreasonable.
"Yes, Dad, Baoqi has her own commercial value. It's great that she's doing what she wants to do!"
The phone screen kept flashing.
Lu Baofei pretended not to see it and stuffed her phone into her bag.
"You only see what's in front of you, have you thought about the future?"
Lu Zhengming picked up the flower tea and took a big gulp. The moment the fragrance spread between his teeth, he grinned and hissed.
"All of Baoqi's achievements are based on one foundation, and that foundation is the Huo family!"
"Baofei, those two don't understand the risks involved. Don't you understand either? Our Lu family is almost being drained dry by the Huo family!"
He lowered his voice, but anger emanated from every pore of his body.
Even the cat lying at Lu Baoyun's feet was so frightened that it rolled over and ran to the backyard.
"Those shareholders really are..."
Lu Baofei's expression became tense halfway through her question.
They had been clamoring for the Lu family to switch to the real estate industry, but Lu Zhengming and his daughter felt that it was not advisable to act rashly before the Huo family received a return.
In just one year, the Huo family's business empire expanded like a rocket, frantically into various industries.
Even more outrageous is that Huo Xiao's real estate business has become the leading industry in the country.
These days, simply telling stories to attract investment doesn't work anymore.
Those financial tycoons won't act until they see a clear benefit!
Real estate is a tangible thing; how much land is acquired and how many houses can be built are all transparent.
Sure enough, capital from all directions is gradually converging into a mighty river, rushing towards the land in major cities, which is visible to the naked eye!
The Lu family is still observing the situation, while Lu Baofei's Baoyin Group is quietly making significant strides in the medical device industry...
"How about we consider future investment directions?"
Lu Baofei had no choice but to make this suggestion.
Because she couldn't bear the blame for the Lu family's collapse.
While the shareholders still trust the Lu family, the wisest choice is to change course and follow the trend.
Lu Zhengming neither confirmed nor denied it.
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