Chapter 31: Why Can't I Shake It Off Yet!

Cold Tianhao's voice was deep and hoarse: "Lu Chengwen, what exactly is on your mind? Before Qingqiu, she wasn't like this, never impulsive, never out of control. You pretend to be ignorant today, forcing my daughter into your trap. What weaknesses of hers have you grasped to make her completely collapse!?"

"No, I... I really..."

Long Autian also said, "You are holding back to harm the Cold family, to make the Qianfeng Group completely collapse and go bankrupt, and then you come to acquire the Qianfeng Group at a low price. In this way, both the Qianfeng Group and Qingqiu will be toys in your hands, to manipulate as you wish, is that your plan?"

Lu Chengwen thought to himself, "Damn it!"

"I'll be damned, you're good at chasing skirts, but framing innocent people is really a stroke of genius! You're digging a grave for me!"

"Your methods of deceit are swift and malicious!"

But Lu Chengwen knew that he couldn't lose control at this moment. He had to deal with this situation; if he didn't handle it well, he might be done for.

He couldn't die so cluelessly for the seventh time!

Lu Chengwen hurriedly said, "Please calm down, both of you. I'll go persuade her, I'll go persuade..."

Long Autian grabbed Lu Chengwen by the collar, "You go? Who do you think you are?"

Lu Chengwen's heart pounded. Oh no, this guy is about to get violent!

Am I going to die in Cold Tianhao's study?

Damn it! Let's do this!

Lu Chengwen suddenly erupted in anger, "Long Autian! You better behave yourself!"

"What did you say!?"

"I'll tell you, I genuinely believed that the redevelopment project in the shantytowns would be profitable. It's purely business. I just voiced my own business judgment. How was I supposed to know Qingqiu would suddenly get so emotional!? This completely exceeded my expectations, can't you see that?"

Cold Tianhao was infuriated, "What profit is there in the redevelopment of shantytowns? The progress of that project is less than one-third completed, with four batches of leaders changed, and three people have jumped to their deaths! Sending Qingqiu into such a fire pit, do you have any idea?"

Lu Chengwen replied, "Fortune favors the bold! Crisis and opportunity coexist!"

Long Autian laughed contemptuously, "Oh? Since there's such an opportunity, why isn't your Lu family investing?"

Lu Chengwen was waiting for this question, "I've already decided to invest in the shantytown redevelopment project."

This move left both Cold Tianhao and Long Autian somewhat dumbfounded.

The shantytown redevelopment project was like a bald head on a louse, no, it was like a louse on a bald head, no, it was like a bald head on a louse on a bald head, it was obvious.

It was a pit, a huge pit, an endless pit.

Whoever touches it will die. Many wealthy people have been ruined by this project, heavily indebted, resorting to jumping off buildings to solve everything.

Now Lu Chengwen actually said he wanted to jump into this pit, which was truly unexpected for the two.

Lu Chengwen softened his tone, "Originally, I thought of doing this project together with the Cold family, of course, I also have my selfish motives, that is, risks can be shared between two families. But now it seems I have to do it myself."

Cold Tianhao still couldn't believe it, "You... really want to invest in the shantytown redevelopment project?"

"I, Lu Chengwen, never swallow back the shit I've taken out."

Cold Tianhao retorted disgustedly, "This is disgusting!"

Long Autian's brain was indeed a bit slow, why would this Lu Chengwen start suicidal investments? It didn't fit his character!

This guy has always been driven by profit, he would never engage in a losing deal, especially one that would undoubtedly strip him of everything!

Lu Chengwen thought, what does it matter if I lose everything? It's more important to stay alive! I have nothing now, my life is precious. 

"Cold Uncle, please calm down. I'll go persuade Qingqiu. After she calms down, everything will be fine."

He also said to Long Autian, "Brother Autian, don't worry. I'll try to persuade her to invest in the amusement park project. Would that be acceptable? But our Lu family won't get involved in this project. It will rely more on you, Brother Autian, to communicate with Qingqiu and assist her."

After saying this, Lu Chengwen sighed deeply, looking sincere, "But to be honest, I really don't have much confidence in this project. I feel there must be something fishy about such a lucrative opportunity. However, since you both think it has potential, I don't want to be the bad guy. If this project goes wrong, remember today, I clearly voiced my opposition!"

Long Autian was taken aback!

This... he's making a point!

He's expressing his doubts, which is a personal opinion. You asked, and he answered. Qingqiu's strong reaction also surprised me.

There's nothing wrong with that!

Moreover, since things have come to this, I'll follow your plan, persuade Qingqiu to listen to you and do everything according to your instructions.

But in case something goes wrong, don't blame me later.

Reasonable! Justified! Principled!

Furthermore, Lu Chengwen indirectly expressed that he and Long Autian had no competition and that the Lu family wouldn't intervene in this project, leaving it to Long Autian and Qingqiu to handle this money-making project together.

Then... when a man and a woman are together, they're attractive to each other, right...

Later on, it might not just be about the project. Do you understand what I mean? Developing a romantic relationship is also possible!

Long Autian's lips curled up slightly, and then he became serious again, "Can you persuade Qingqiu?"

"I'll try."

Lu Chengwen felt like he was on a battlefield here; one wrong word and he might lose his life.

He needed to make a quick exit!

"I'll go find her now. Wait for my good news!"

Lu Chengwen said urgently, rushing to chase after Qingqiu. Of course, the two in the room thought he was rushing to catch up with Qingqiu, but in reality, he was eager to escape and save his life.

Qingqiu sat in the driver's seat of a sports car, crying bitterly against the steering wheel.

Lu Chengwen looked at her from outside, feeling a pang of sadness.

Gently opening the passenger door, he got in.

Qingqiu sat up, wiping away her tears and snot, "What's wrong, General Lu? Do you have another pit for me to jump into?"

Lu Chengwen felt a bit embarrassed, sighing, "Let me take you for a ride, get out."

Qingqiu thought he would comfort her, even if it was insincere.

But he didn't.

He smiled gently at her like an elder seeing a younger

 one crying, not rushing to preach to her, but taking her out to have fun first.

Qingqiu didn't refuse, and they switched seats.

"Fasten your seatbelt, we're off."

Lu Chengwen drove, seeing the gate guard hurriedly opening the iron gate, and the car sped away.

Lu Chengwen used to deliver takeout and often saw various luxury cars on the road.

The first time he crossed over, he was excited to touch the steering wheel of a luxury car, but he was too preoccupied with excitement and got killed by the protagonist on the first day.

This was the seventh time, and he had adapted.

The luxury car was running smoothly, occasionally drifting, scaring Qingqiu to death.

Lu Chengwen saw Qingqiu, pale with fear, but still tightly biting her lips, not uttering a sound.

Admiration in her heart: What a good woman. She's afraid, but absolutely not cowardly.

Lǜ Chéngwén said in his heart, "Let's do something ruthless."

The car started speeding again, and Lěng Qīngqiū finally felt scared.

"Chéngwén..."

"Yeah? What's wrong?" Although the car was speeding, Lǜ Chéngwén remained expressionless, his gaze calm.

"Slow down... I'm scared."

"Okay."

The car stopped on a relatively secluded seaside road, and they walked on the beach.

Lěng Qīngqiū carried her high heels and walked barefoot on the sand, looking at the sunset, feeling heavy-hearted.

Neither of them spoke, just kept walking and walking.

Until Lěng Qīngqiū got bored, they sat down on a wooden bench by the roadside, Lǜ Chéngwén bought drinks, and they drank while watching the sun slowly set.

Lěng Qīngqiū looked at the distant sea. "Do you really think the shantytown project can make money? Honestly."

Lǜ Chéngwén chuckled. "Nonsense, make money? Nonsense, it's losing money left and right, who would be foolish enough to touch this project?"

"Then why did you still let me go?"

"How would I know you would really go!"

"You clearly know the correct answer, why didn't you say it?"

Lǜ Chéngwén sighed. "I have my reasons."

Lěng Qīngqiū smiled, this time she was sure, Lǜ Chéngwén was telling the truth.

In the distance, a boy led a girl to a middle-aged beautiful woman.

"Mom, this is my girlfriend, Xiaoli."

Then, the middle-aged beautiful woman praised the girl greatly, and the three of them happily sat on the beach, drinking and chatting, occasionally bursts of laughter.

Lǜ Chéngwén watched the scene, and Lěng Qīngqiū saw it too.

Ordinary people, all three of them were ordinary people.

The boy looked youthful and strong, with acne on his face, carrying a basketball, full of youthful vitality.

The girl's appearance was average, looking gentle and shy, her eyes towards the boy filled with happiness and shyness.

The boy's mother was beautiful, with a kind and gentle demeanor...

Lǜ Chéngwén suddenly felt sad, thinking of his mother still in the hospital. He really wanted to go back to his world immediately, make a lot of money, and cure his mother's illness.

[If I could marry such an ordinary girl and take her to see my mother, my mother would definitely be very happy.]

[I'm willing to give up everything, my sports car, my villa, all for you. Can your happiness be mine?]

Lěng Qīngqiū was very surprised.

In her impression, Lǜ Chéngwén was just a heartless businessman obsessed with money, a ruthless capitalist.

But today she realized, was his heart really like this?

Would anyone believe such a thing if it were said?

If I couldn't hear his inner thoughts, I wouldn't believe it!

Looking at Lǜ Chéngwén's calm expression, she envies, blessings, and relief in her eyes, even with a hint of bitterness.

Lěng Qīngqiū suddenly felt that she and Lǜ Chéngwén were fundamentally the same kind of person.

"Are people really destined to be lonely? Is the world really so cruel and cold?" Lěng Qīngqiū looked at Lǜ Chéngwén and asked.

Lǜ Chéngwén paused for a long time before nodding. "Yes."

Lěng Qīngqiū was disappointed with this answer and lowered her head.

Lǜ Chéngwén turned around and said gently, "It's because the world is lonely and cold that people long for affection."

"Longing for the care and love of family, longing for the camaraderie of friends, longing for the loyalty of lovers, longing for the warmth of the world and the romance of life."

Lěng Qīngqiū pouted, unable to help but smile with relief. "I didn't expect you, Young Master Lǜ, to have moments of speaking sincerely."

"Of course!" Lǜ Chéngwén said, "As entrepreneurs, we are all facing wolves. No one is willing to be a sheep. The emotions ordinary people can have, we find it hard to obtain. Betray us once, and we can earn money that ordinary people can't in a lifetime. This temptation is too great for ordinary people. Good people may also take risks because of temporary hot-headedness."

Lěng Qīngqiū nodded. "So, are we destined to be lonely?"

"Not exactly, we have money, they envy us."

Lěng Qīngqiū scoffed, turned her head away, and then immediately turned back. "Your family seems to be very harmonious, why doesn't your family have... that kind of jungle law? They all seem so happy?"

Lǜ Chéngwén thought for a moment. "Our family... might be a bit special."

Lěng Qīngqiū smiled bitterly. "I envy you a lot."

Lǜ Chéngwén felt the atmosphere was about right. "That amusement park project should make money, you should start as soon as possible."

At this point, Lěng Qīngqiū was already interested in Lǜ Chéngwén. Now, doing business was important, but what she thought about wasn't just doing business.

So she deliberately muttered, "I also know, but unfortunately, my funds are not enough, and to quietly and quickly take down that piece of land, it's not so easy, it's easy to leak the news."

She looked at Lǜ Chéngwén, awaiting his reply.

Lǜ Chéngwén nodded. "You can totally rest assured about this, Lóng Àotiān will help you. He definitely has a way to help you quietly and quickly take down that piece of land..."

Lěng Qīngqiū's hopeful expression instantly turned into disappointment as she looked into the distance, coldly saying, "Lǜ Chéngwén, I think you're just scum."

Lǜ Chéngwén not only didn't get angry but laughed heartily instead.

He wasn't afraid of Lěng Qīngqiū hating him or misunderstanding him; this was absolutely not a problem for him.

It was even a gospel.

"So, you go invest in the amusement park, I'll invest in the shantytown project. You, you're quite a good person, just have a bad temper."

Lǜ Chéngwén laughed and said, "Stay away from scum like me in the future, cherish life, stay away from scum."

Lěng Qīngqiū looked at Lǜ Chéngwén. "I just happen to not believe in superstition. I want to invest in the shantytown project

 with you."

Lǜ Chéngwén widened his eyes, feeling that this woman was becoming more and more strange.

[Sister, do you have a screw loose!?]