The organizers have been building hype for so many days just to generate buzz for two plots of land near Fengcheng University.
Unexpectedly, a sudden event caused a surge in attention, completely overshadowing the bidding process and causing it to be completely ignored.
However, this also brought Lu Yi into the sights of the bigwigs and powerful figures in Fengcheng.
On various occasions, people discuss Lu Yi's background and origins.
When they learned that he was still a few days away from turning eighteen, everyone was almost speechless with shock.
They then began to condemn the culprits who caused the trouble.
"Who's so blind as to dare mess with him?"
"The Lu family has such an outstanding son, why don't they dare to acknowledge him? Could he be Mrs. Lu's or Mr. Lu's illegitimate child?"
"Stop joking! Lu Zhengming is a man who doesn't understand romance at all, unlike President Lin Hongtao, who quietly sent his wife and daughter abroad and flaunted his illegitimate daughter in public...tsk tsk!"
"I thought the waters in Fengcheng were deep enough, but who would have thought the waters in Jiangzhou were just as bad!"
"Have you heard? The Huo family is making a big move this time because the third son of the Huo family has returned. No wonder Old Huo is so confident!"
"It seems that another bloody storm is about to break out in Fengcheng!"
The topic gradually veered off course, and these people became more concerned about what fate awaited the Huo family, the first to try something new.
As for Liang Shiyue's fate, no one mentioned it again.
...
In the hotel, Liang's mother huddled in the corner of the bed, her hair disheveled, her eyes red and swollen from crying.
"If I had known, I shouldn't have interfered in her and Lu Yi's affairs."
"It's all my fault for meddling. Lu Yi didn't let her suffer. It was I who caused her trouble for no reason."
She suddenly raised her hand and slapped herself twice, left and right.
The crisp sound startled Gu Keke, who took several steps back, clutching her older brother Gu Huaibei's clothes, too afraid to look at Liang's mother.
Fan Huijun stepped forward and gently comforted her, "Auntie, don't blame yourself. Xiaoyue will be fine. You know what kind of person Lu Yi is."
"Moreover, I can tell that you don't dislike him, but you're worried that Xiaoyue will become a burden to him in the future."
Upon hearing this, Liang's mother slowly raised her head and grabbed her arm. "You really think so?"
In fact, Fan Huijun didn't know how to comfort her.
It was just speculation from the perspective of her own parents about her attitude towards Lu Yi these past few days.
Fan Huijun glanced at Gu Huaibei and nodded, "Yes, just like me. I was stubborn back then and wouldn't listen to anyone. My dad was worried that after I got married, I would become a menace to someone else's family..."
Gu Huaibei was taken aback.
Then, he smiled gently.
"Speaking of which, Auntie, I'm not as successful as Lu Yi. If I were Lu Yi, I'd probably be giving up on myself right now and hiding away crying."
"Look at him, not only was he not intimidated by the difficulties, but he also knew how to leverage them, turning every unfavorable factor into a springboard for himself..."
Gu Huaibei's words caused Liang's mother's expression to change drastically.
Yes, Lu Yi is so outstanding, what is wrong with his daughter?
She lost her father in the happiest year of her life, and from then on she became withdrawn. She finally made a good friend, Lin Xiaoya, but was deeply hurt by her.
Lu Yi has never looked down on the Liang family, so what is he worried about?
Lost in thought, she suddenly looked up at Gu Keke, who had a sweet face and clear eyes.
My daughter can't compete with Lin Xiaoya, but she can't compete with this kind of girl either... No, rather than letting her fall from grace, it's better to end it quickly!
Fan Huijun couldn't see through her thoughts, and only sighed, "Auntie, I'm a girl too. In my early twenties, I also want to have a beautiful love!"
"If you want to offer advice, it's best not to do it now. Let things take their natural course, okay?"
Mother Liang shook her head.
They all come from well-connected families, so the cost of making a mistake is almost negligible.
Even if they encounter trouble or commit a serious crime, their families have the ability to support them.
She doesn't have Liang Shiyue!
What if I'm gone someday... who will support me?
"Miss Fan, could you please call Lu Yi? I need to see him and help him find Xiao Yue."
Just as Fan Huijun was about to speak, Gu Huaibei grabbed her arm.
"Auntie is right. We can't do anything but wait here and overthink things. Let's go together!"
Gu Keke quickly said, "Brother, that's not what Lu Yi said."
She pouted, and although she was graceful and slender, she gave off a childlike feeling of not having grown up.
When she acts coquettishly, she is naturally not coy, and she has no fear of being rejected.
The last time Liang Shiyue acted so sweetly and affectionately seemed to have been many years ago.
"Coco, don't talk nonsense!"
Gu Huaibei's expression hardened, and he picked up the backpack on the table and slung it over her shoulder.
Fan Huijun understood his intention.
Pretend to call Lu Yi, then take Liang's mother for a stroll around Fengcheng to buy some time.
...
Fengcheng Hospital.
Lin Hongtao paced back and forth in the corridor with his hands behind his back.
The secretary stood at the elevator entrance, waiting for wave after wave of people, but she didn't see Lu Yi's figure. She was so anxious that she scratched her head and cheeks.
Gu Huainan and Lao Wang, sandwiched in the crowd, stepped out of the elevator and headed straight for the corridor.
The secretary glanced at him but didn't recognize him as Lu Yi's representative; she was still peering inside eagerly.
"Uncle Wang, you know President Lin, right?"
"I certainly know Second Young Master Gu, but whether President Lin knows me is another matter!"
"That's good. When you see him later, don't say anything."
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