At this point, I had to admire Su Ning'an's skill.
Just when Lu Shiyan was determined to sever ties with her completely, with a few well-placed words, she effortlessly steered him in a different direction.
Lu Shiyan's expression was serious, as if he was genuinely considering this possibility.
"No wonder I always felt he was overly concerned about Wanwan. Could his target have been me from the very beginning!"
"Think about it, Brother. Before, he wouldn't even return to the Lu family home, let alone come back to the country once a year. Why is he transferring his overseas assets back now? And having tea and playing chess with Grandfather every day? Clearly, he knows Grandfather's health is failing and is deliberately trying to win favor."
"And your situation with Sister could be the reason Grandfather turns against you. Grandfather has been somewhat dissatisfied with you lately, and there have been minor issues at the company. If you leave the company now and something goes wrong, wouldn't that give Uncle a perfect advantage?"
Lu Shiyan's expression had clearly changed. "Would he go that far?"
"Brother, men die for wealth, birds for food. The Lu family empire is vast. Anyone with ambition wouldn't let it go easily. Are there truly people in this world who see money as dirt? I suspect Sister's disappearance might be related to Uncle. If you truly lose your composure, you'll fall right into his trap. Think about it—if you're photographed going overseas to look for someone, whether you find Sister or not, you'll be covered in filth. When domestic media reports it, with all the scandal attached, Grandfather will inevitably be furious. He might even directly remove you from your position as President."
Lu Shiyan's handsome brows were tightly furrowed. "So, you're saying I should abandon Wanwan? We grew up together since childhood. If she's truly suffering overseas, how can I just abandon her?"
"Brother, Sister must be rescued, but you can't go personally. You can send someone else to handle it. Even if discovered, it can't be traced back to you."
Lu Shiyan's attitude towards Su Ning'an softened slightly. "I'll consider it. You may leave now."
"Alright."
Although Su Ning'an left, it was clear Lu Shiyan had taken her words to heart.
He instructed his assistant to investigate Lu Yanchen's whereabouts.
Although the assistant didn't understand why he was suddenly so focused on Lu Yanchen, he complied immediately.
The response came quickly: "Mr. Lu, he's not in the country right now."
"Where did he go?"
"Overseas. The same city we were supposed to land in."
Lu Shiyan's face changed dramatically. "Su Ning'an was right."
"Mr. Lu, what do you mean?"
"Cancel my flight ticket immediately."
Assistant Lin was baffled. His mood shifts are as fast as flipping a page.
Just a short while ago, he was insisting on flying out as soon as possible. How did one visit from Su Ning'an change everything?
"But... Mr. Lu, you're not going to look for Mrs. Lu anymore? What if she is overseas right now?"
"I wasn't sure before, but now I'm certain this is related to Lu Yanchen. He must have set a trap for me overseas. Wanwan is just the bait; luring me there is the real goal!"
Hearing this explanation, Assistant Lin was even more confused. "Mr. Lu, I know you're worried about Mrs. Lu's disappearance, but your current state is too unstable. What does this have to do with Mr. Lu [Yanchen]? I really don't understand."
"That you don't understand is precisely the point. If Ning'an hadn't warned me, I would have been fooled by him too. To secure the Lu family inheritance, my uncle will definitely choose to make a move against me!"