I was drenched in sweat, but Lu Yanchen embraced me tightly, unbothered. "Don't be afraid, Wanwan..."
How could I not be afraid?
The thought of my killer still at large, my body in such disarray, kept me awake.
With no leads, the police were investigating, and there was no telling how long it would take.
I still had no idea what Su Ning'an had done with my internal organs. That night, I was utterly anxious and uneasy.
I said nothing, but I didn't notice Lu Yanchen's eyes darkening in the darkness.
The next morning, I felt a little calmer.
To my surprise, Lu Yanchen wasn't in the room. I was used to seeing him the moment I opened my eyes. Had he gone to work so early?
When I went downstairs, I heard his unusually harsh voice.
He was in a wheelchair, holding a stack of documents and smashing it against the kneeling Lu Shiyan's head. "This is what you've accomplished as CEO of Lu Corporation. If I'd known you were such a loser, why would I have given in?"
Bai Lan pretended to offer some persuasion, but Lu's father, with an embarrassed expression, pleaded, "Yanchen, Su Wan suddenly disappeared a while ago, and he was so flustered that he signed the wrong document."
Lu Yanchen scoffed, "Was he flustered because of Su Wan?"
After all, Lu Yanchen knew exactly what Lu Shiyan had done after I died. He even had high-definition, uncensored photos of Su Ning'an and Lu Shiyan.
Lu's father had clearly considered this, but he couldn't say anything more. He simply looked at the old man beside him.
The old man pursed his lips. "Since I've handed over the power of the Lu family to you, you can do whatever you want with it."
Lu Yanchen looked at Lu Shiyan with a stern expression. "I'll convene a shareholders' meeting to remove him, and then vote to re-elect the CEO."
Lu Shiyan began to panic. Perhaps he relied on his mother's rescue of Lu Yanchen and felt that Lu Yanchen wouldn't dare to do anything to him. "Uncle, you can't do this to me."
"I've always said that the Lu Corporation's CEO position is always given to those with the most ability. Since you're going through treatment soon and won't have time to take care of company matters, take this opportunity to rest."
On the surface, they were asking him to rest, but in reality, they were stripping him of his power.
This was Lu Shiyan's only remaining position in the Lu family, and now that it had been stripped away by Lu Yanchen, he naturally resented it.
He glared at Lu Yanchen fiercely, "Why are you bringing up what happened before today? Uncle, you can't use public power to settle personal scores."
Lu Yanchen snorted coldly, "If revenge were possible, I'd bet you'd be shoved back into your mother's womb."
I'd never seen Lu Yanchen so angry. What was wrong with him?
He seemed about to say something else, but his gaze fell on me, and he looked at me, his coldness subsiding. "Breakfast is ready for you. Eat more. You didn't eat last night."
I hurried to the dining room in this eerie atmosphere.
Lu Shiyan, you deserved it!
After a night of rest, I felt much better. Lu Yanchen told me to wait, and I did. I trusted him.
After breakfast, he suggested taking me shopping for some New Year's gifts.
Since I had nothing else to do, I agreed.
In fact, I quite enjoyed spending time with Lu Yanchen. He never spoiled my fun and was always considerate and attentive.
I even thought that if he had been the one who saved me, I could have avoided that scumbag Lu Shiyan.
If I had married Lu Yanchen, maybe our children would have been able to help out. "What are you thinking about?"
My face flushed slightly. "Nothing."
"Are you feeling better today? You were a little scary last night."
I smiled at him. "Sorry, I was a little emotionally unstable earlier."
He patted my head. "The bad things are over. We need to move on."
Then he took me to a jewelry store. I hurriedly said, "I have some at home, and my grandfather gave me another set."
"What woman would complain about not having enough jewelry? Your only mission today is to buy, buy, buy."
"Do you have much money, Mr. Lu?"
He curled his lips slightly. "Yes, enough to support you, my Mrs. Lu."
In reality, I rarely have opportunities like this to go shopping. I never have time when I'm in school, and I'm even busier after work, often flying around the world for business.
Even when I have free time, I ask Lu Shiyan out, but he always finds an excuse to refuse.
Spending too much time together can become tiresome.
Even when we're shopping, he'd rather spend time with Su Ning'an than with me.
My clothes and jewelry are usually prepared by my assistant a quarter in advance, so I never have to worry about them. While it's convenient, it also misses some of the pleasures women often have.
Despite Lu Yanchen's limited mobility, he patiently accompanied me.
He also gave me precise feedback, maximizing his emotional value.
I immediately spotted a line of the Gypsophila series, but the cashier next to me said sheepishly, "Sorry, Mrs. Lu, this is a limited edition. It just arrived today and has already been pre-ordered. The new employee didn't know better and let it out."
"Oh, I..."
I was about to say no when I heard a familiar voice from the door: "I'm busy, hurry up."
"You think I want to come with you?"
I turned around, and what a coincidence.
Su Ning'an and Fu Xici, a ragtag couple, came into view.
The Fu family had no choice; they were tied to the Su family. If they called off the engagement after that incident, others would label them as taking advantage of someone's misfortune.
So, no matter how much they disliked Su Ning'an, they had to put on a show and keep the wedding as scheduled. The two of them noticed my different thoughts. Fu Xici, unsure of what the Fu family had said, hurriedly dragged Su Ning'an forward.
"Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu, what a coincidence, you're here too."
He glared at Su Ning'an. "Are you mute? You can't even speak?"
So, evildoers must be dealt with by evildoers.
"Mr. Lu, Mrs. Lu," Su Ning'an said reluctantly. She casually said hello and asked the teller to pack her necklace. I curled my lips slightly. "Miss Su, don't you think we're meant to be together? I just fell in love with this necklace, and I didn't realize you ordered it."
Su Ning'an was about to respond when Fu Xici, with a fawning look on his face, said, "Since Mrs. Lu likes it, I'll borrow your gift and consider it a wedding gift for Mr. and Mrs. Lu."
Su Ning'an's defense snapped. "I ordered the necklace, so who are you to give it to someone else?"
Fu Xici snorted coldly, "You're already a daughter-in-law of the Fu family. What's that about you and me, 'A married woman must obey her husband?' Didn't your family teach you that? Everything you own is mine! Go swipe your card to pay, and then give it to Mrs. Lu."
Su Ning'an used to always steal my things, even my wedding gifts.
Unexpectedly, the tables were turned. I toyed with the jewelry box. "Miss Su, I stole your necklace. You're not upset, are you?"
"Mrs. Lu, that's not right. She's honored you liked it." Fu Xici practically wagged his tail at me. I smiled at Su Ning'an. "Miss Su, it seems Young Master Fu and you are a perfect match."
One is opportunistic, the other is ruthless.
I'm curious: what sparks will fly when these two collide?