Qiao An was convinced that, given Cheng Zhou's personality, he would definitely deal with Li Peiyu severely this time.
However, when I called Director Zhou to ask, I found out that the plan had fallen through.
Qiao An exclaimed in surprise, "How is that possible? How could that guy surnamed Cheng let go of the meat when he saw it!"
Director Zhou replied on the phone, "I specifically asked his secretary, and guess what? The young man who came with Li Peiyu, his father is actually the Party Secretary of H City. Such a high-ranking official, President Cheng wouldn't dare to touch him."
"What?" Joan's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief, as if she couldn't believe her ears.
It wasn't enough that Li Peiyu had Lu Yuzhi protecting him; he also hooked up with the son of the municipal party secretary. What a clever tactic!
Qiao An hung up the phone and slowly turned around. She saw Lu Yuzhi standing quietly behind her, his face cold. Beside Lu Yuzhi was Qi Juechen, who had come with her.
“Mr. Lu.” Qiao An’s voice trembled slightly.
Lu Yuzhi's face was gloomy, and his eyes were cold as he said, "Qiao An, did I say no? Anyone who dares to interfere in my affairs with Li Peiyu will have their hands chopped off." His icy tone seemed to freeze the surrounding air.
"She doesn't deserve you. What has she ever done for you? Why does she deserve your love? Why?" Joanne clenched her fists angrily, her voice almost screaming, her eyes reddening, her emotions completely out of control.
"Are you crazy?" Lu Yuzhi frowned, staring at Qiao An in disbelief.
"You're the one who's crazy, Lu Yuzhi! You're completely bewitched by Li Peiyu. The thought of that despicable woman standing next to you makes me furious!" Qiao An shouted hysterically, completely disregarding her image, her face contorted with rage.
Snap!
Lu Yu slapped Qiao An hard across the face, the crisp sound standing out starkly in the quiet space.
"Don't talk about her like that." Lu Yuzhi's voice was low and suppressed, his eyes revealing an undeniable authority and coldness.
"I told you. If you can't get your son, you seduce your father. You're a slut. And look at you, you actually fell for it! Look at what you've done, investing 1.8 billion in a lab, and now you're planning to build a resort in her hometown. Are you doing charity, or benefiting the people? You're completely blinded by lust." Qiao An became increasingly angry as she spoke, her chest heaving violently, as if she wanted to unleash all the pent-up resentment in her heart at once.
"Chop off her hands!" Lu Yuzhi roared, his face grim.
"Go ahead and chop it off! For Li Peiyu, you're going to chop off my hand? I've been with you for over ten years, do you even remember how we got through all this together? To get the approval for that piece of land in Beicheng, you stood outside the leader's house for a whole day and night, in the midst of heavy snow, and you were frozen solid. And then there was the CITIC project, everything was going so well, but they suddenly changed their minds and signed a contract with someone else. You lost the project and got a beating from the old man. How tough you were! The next day, dragging your injured body, you went and signed an even bigger project. Qi Juechen and I have been there for you through all these tough times, and now you're really going to chop off my hand for Li Peiyu?" Qiao An's voice was choked with sobs, tears welling up in her eyes as memories flooded back, making her feel incredibly heartbroken.
Lu Yuzhi would never forget those difficult days, but Qiao An went too far. She repeatedly tried to push Li Peiyu into the abyss.
"I've suffered for so many years, and now all I want is Li Peiyu, is that not allowed? You have to interfere, you have to hurt her, is that it?" Lu Yuzhi's eyes were full of helplessness, and his voice trembled involuntarily.
“The one standing next to you should be a lady from a prestigious family, someone from a prominent clan. She’s not worthy.” Qiao An said through gritted teeth, her eyes filled with stubbornness.
Qiao An had served Lu Yuzhi faithfully for over a decade, and her admiration for him had gradually become distorted.
She couldn't bear the thought that the god in her heart had been tainted by a worthless, even lowly, mortal.
They wouldn't rest until they killed Li Peiyu.
Lu Yuzhi calmed himself down and said slowly, "But I only want her. She's not from a prestigious family, and I know I'm not a nobleman either. Qiao An, I won't chop off your hand. Go and keep Lu Antai's mother company."
"I won't go, I won't go. Chop off my hand, I won't go to the mental hospital!" Joan shook her head frantically, screaming hysterically, completely panicked.
“Qiao An, you’ve stabbed me in the heart by harming Li Peiyu,” Lu Yuzhi continued. “We’ve had a friendship of over ten years, and you actually betrayed me and played dirty tricks on me.”
Lu Yuzhi's voice was filled with exhaustion and disappointment.
"You can't do this to me, Lu Yuzhi, you can't do this to me!" Qiao An shouted hoarsely, tears streaming down her face.
"Qi Juechen, take her there and get her brain checked while you're at it," Lu Yuzhi said coldly.
Qi Juechen stepped forward, took Qiao An's arm, and said, "Let's go."
Qiao An struggled to break free from Qi Juechen's grasp. "I won't leave, Lu Yuzhi. You can't do this to me, you can't."
Lu Yuzhi turned away, no longer looking at her.
Joan collapsed to the ground in despair, her eyes vacant.
Helpless, Qi Juechen forcibly helped her up and took her away.
For several days in a row, Li Peiyu and Wang Boyang would go to the archery range to wait for Ji You whenever they didn't have classes.
As the saying goes, "Heaven helps those who help themselves." On the seventh day, Li Peiyu drew his bow, released it, and shot the bullseye. Suddenly, a female voice rang out behind him.
"Isn't this Li Peiyu?"
Li Peiyu turned her head and saw Qin Mingyue. Standing next to her was a man of mixed race with long hair, who should be Ji You.
Ji You stood casually, hands in his pockets, looking like a carefree rich kid.
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