Lu Yuzhi angrily kicked the stool away, and the stool made a screeching sound on the ground.
Just as Lu Yuzhi turned around, he saw Lu Jianian, the grandson of Old Master Lu's eldest brother.
Lu Jianian's embezzlement of public funds was ruthlessly exposed by Lu Yuzhi. The old master Lu specially arranged this family banquet to call Lu Yuzhi back, his plan being to make Lu Jianian kneel down at the dinner table, admit his mistake, and beg Lu Yuzhi for mercy.
Lu Jianian had been hiding in another room, trembling with fear, waiting for a peaceful atmosphere so he could come out and beg for mercy. But before he could even eat, instead of a peaceful atmosphere, he was met with a pile of excrement.
Lu Jianian was frantic, like an ant on a hot pan. He rushed out of the house and knelt down with a thud, clinging tightly to Lu Yuzhi's leg. "Yuzhi, Yuzhi, please forgive me. I promise it won't happen again, really, I swear to God, if it happens again, may I die a horrible death." Lu Jianian's voice was choked with sobs, tears streaming down his face, looking utterly pathetic.
"He's definitely going to jail. Whether he has a good time in jail depends on how well my grandfather behaves," Lu Yuzhi said coldly, glancing at Lu Jianian kneeling at his feet with disgust. There was no pity in his eyes, as if he were looking at a stranger.
“Yu Zhi, we’re relatives after all, please be merciful and let me go this time. I really know I was wrong, I’m so regretful. As long as you spare me, I’ll do anything for you, I’ll be your slave.”
"Lu Yuzhi, you should be lenient when you can. Don't push your luck." Old Master Lu was so angry that he trembled all over, stomped his cane on the ground, and his face was ashen.
"What if I don't forgive him?" Lu Yuzhi tilted his head slightly, his eyes full of stubbornness and determination. He stared directly at Old Master Lu without flinching, his tone cold and firm, like a block of ice that had never melted in a thousand years.
In utter despair, Lu Jianian's eyes turned fierce and crazed. He suddenly drew a sharp dagger from his waist and stabbed at Lu Yuzhi wildly.
Lu Yu reacted extremely quickly, raising his arm to block. The sharp dagger instantly sliced across his palm, leaving two deep cuts, and blood gushed out, staining his sleeve red.
Upon witnessing this thrilling scene, Gu Yan rushed forward without hesitation. His feet moved with incredible speed, and he delivered a swift and powerful flying kick to Lu Jianian.
The kick carried tremendous force, directly knocking the dagger from Lu Jianian's grasp. The dagger fell to the ground with a crisp, chilling sound.
At the same time, well-trained security guards quickly surrounded him. They moved swiftly and together they managed to firmly restrain Lu Jianian, who was still struggling desperately.
Gu Yan had no time to pay attention to anything else, his mind preoccupied with examining Lu Yu's wound. The wound was extremely deep, the flesh torn open, and blood seeping out continuously—a horrifying sight. The skin around the wound was stained red with blood, and the muscles and tissues inside were clearly visible, a sight that sent a chill down one's spine.
"Dad!" Gu Yan cried out with heartache, his voice trembling in the air.
The pain in his hand spread like fire, but Lu Yuzhi gritted his teeth and endured the excruciating pain, his eyes showing no fear whatsoever.
"Lu Jianian, I told you to beg for mercy, yet you dared to lay a knife on Lu Yuzhi!" Old Master Lu roared, his eyes fixed on Lu Jianian as if they were two sharp swords piercing through him.
"Old Master, only by killing Lu Yu can the Lu family find peace." Lu Jianian had also gone mad at this moment, shouting with a ferocious expression that sent chills down one's spine.
"That's my own grandson." Old Master Lu's voice trembled with anger, and he kept banging his cane on the ground.
"You treat him like a grandson, but does he treat you like a grandfather? You're not even dead yet, the Lu family isn't his, and he doesn't even listen to you. He dares to disobey you. He even tried to imprison you in the hospital just now. Kill him, An Tai will take over, and everyone will be at peace." Lu Jianian shouted hysterically, his eyes bloodshot, his whole being like a madman.
"Shut up! Don't drag me into your madness." Lu Antai's face was ashen, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
“Lu Antai, you, a legitimate son, are being trampled underfoot by an illegitimate child, you coward. You spineless coward. If Lu Yuzhi doesn’t die, your mother will be locked up in a mental hospital until she dies.” Lu Jianian roared madly, his vicious words shooting like sharp arrows at Lu Antai.
"Drag him away quickly!" Lu Antai shouted, his voice filled with urgency and panic. After speaking, Lu Antai tried to appear calm and walked to Lu Yuzhi's side, saying, "Yuzhi, don't listen to his nonsense. He's gone mad, completely lost his mind, and is just spouting nonsense. Don't take it to heart."
Lu Yuzhi's expression was somber, like a sky overcast with dark clouds, making it difficult to discern the turmoil within him. He pursed his lips tightly, his gaze revealing a hint of indifference and stubbornness, his injured hand hanging limply at his side, blood still dripping incessantly.
"Call the hospital right away and have someone come and bandage it up," Grandpa Lu said anxiously.
When Old Master Lu saw Lu Yuzhi's hands covered in blood, his heart felt like it was being ripped out; he was heartbroken.
"Yuzhi, Grandpa won't interfere with your affair with Li anymore, he won't interfere anymore." As he spoke, Grandpa Lu reached out a trembling hand, wanting to touch Lu Yuzhi, but then he was afraid of his eyes, so he stopped in mid-air and withdrew his hand.
Soon after, the doctors arrived. They quickly opened their medical kit and skillfully treated Lu Yu's wounds.
The irritation from the disinfectant made Lu Yuzhi frown slightly, but he remained silent, simply watching the doctor's busy work. The doctor first wiped away the bloodstains with gauze, then carefully disinfected and applied medicine, and finally bandaged the wound tightly with a clean white bandage.
"Everyone, get out. I need to change my clothes," Lu Yuzhi said expressionlessly, his voice carrying an unquestionable authority.
"Let me change it for you," Aunt Li said with concern, her voice full of tenderness, and she unconsciously took a step forward.
“No need, I’m not in pain,” Lu Yuzhi stubbornly refused, his lips pressed tightly together, his eyes revealing a resolute determination.
"Okay." A hint of helplessness flashed in Aunt Li's eyes. She sighed softly, then turned and left with everyone, closing the door behind her.
The room fell silent, leaving only Lu Yuzhi. He picked up the new clothes, put them on slowly and carefully, and straightened his collar and cuffs.
Then he took a deep breath, picked up his phone with his long, slender fingers, and called Li Peiyu.
After the call connected, with each ring of the dial tone, Lu Yuzhi's heart beat faster involuntarily. He was extremely uneasy, and his hand unconsciously tightened around the phone, afraid that she wouldn't answer.
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