Chapter 260 Thats! That's called pretending! Learn from me!

Lu Chengwen smiled and said, "What a coincidence! You're all here!"

Jiang Shihan blushed, "Mr. Lu."

Lu Chengwen pinched Jiang Shihan's cheek, gritted his teeth, and said, "Little one! Taking leave to go out for a big meal, huh? I'll spank you when you get back!"

Jiang Shihan blushed, "You're annoying!"

Xu Xuejiao raised her chin, "Hey, hey, hey! How come you're here?"

Lu Chengwen said, "Just thought I'd see if I could run into the beautiful Xu."

"Hah! You've got Jiang Shihan with you, would you still think of me?"

"Coincidentally, yes, I would!"

The whole room just stared as Lu Chengwen teased this one and that one.

Who is Lu Chengwen!?

The richest person in Xuecheng!

Also the biggest young troublemaker in Xuecheng!

His legendary stories are endless!

From murder and robbery! To wine pools and meat forests! From bullying the weak and exploiting the market! To bully both men and women! From psychological disorders! To personality distortions! From split personalities! To eating children alive…

All sorts of things.

Sometimes, people are really strange.

For example, there's this bigshot or celebrity you really hate!

You might be drinking with friends, saying how much you hate them, and how you'd punch them if you saw them!

You might leave scathing comments about them online, sharp-tongued, wishing your keyboard was a bone saw, so you could chop them up into pieces!

But!

In real life, when you're sitting at a table with them, you'll get really excited! You'd feel honored!

You'll ask for a photo together, ask for their autograph, and then post it on social media to show off!

And you'll even say to them without hesitation, "I really like your movies, my whole family loves you!"

This is human nature!

At this moment, Lu Chengwen raised his chin and looked around. All those relatives and neighbors who had spoken coldly before, none of them could stand up straight.

Wherever Lu Chengwen's gaze landed, everyone would smile, nod, and bow, showing friendliness and respect.

Lu Chengwen acted nonchalant, casually looking around, then coldly smiled.

"Xuejiao, you're here to meet someone, right?"

"Yeah! The hospital's affairs are starting to get rolling. So, what about it, Mr. Lu? How about treating me to a meal?"

Lu Chengwen smiled, "You're already the CEO of Houde Group, and you still want to bully me into treating you to dinner? That's too much, don't you think?"

"Well, it depends on who's inviting, right? If Zhang San or Li Si kneels in front of me and feeds me, I'd spit it in their face. But if it's you, Mr. Lu, I'll definitely accept."

"Stop making jokes, go ahead with your work."

"Hmph!" Xu Xuejiao grabbed Jiang Shihan's arm, "Shihan, I've got some time tomorrow, let's go shopping. I'll buy you clothes as a reward, how about it?"

Jiang Shihan smiled and said, "Shopping is fine, but my boss is really strict, I'm afraid he won't be happy!"

"It's fine, we'll shop and make him carry the bags."

The two girls laughed out loud. Xu Xuejiao and Jiang Shihan's mom said to each other, "Auntie, then we'll see you later, take care of yourself."

"Oh... oh, okay, take care, Xu Doctor... Take care..."

Over twenty people looked at Lu Chengwen, and not one of them dared to even breathe loudly.

Someone accidentally knocked over a pair of chopsticks on the table, making a loud noise, and quickly covered it with their hand, nervously glancing around.

Lu Chengwen asked Jiang Shihan, "This is your mom, right?"

"Yes, she's my mom."

"Ah, Auntie!"

Lu Chengwen immediately changed his demeanor. From the earlier arrogant, world-conquering attitude, where he treated everyone like ants, he switched instantly to being warm, approachable, and all smiles.

"You're feeling much better, right?"

"Uh... yes, yes, much better! Mr. Lu, thank you, I heard from Xu Doctor that you've been really concerned about my illness..."

"Ah, it's nothing! Shihan has worked so hard these past years. As her boss, I'm quite a ruthless guy, sometimes I have to drag her out of bed in the middle of the night to work. Hahaha! But we people like us, if we miss an opportunity, it could cost us billions."

"Yes, yes, we totally understand."

"Auntie, should we sit down and chat?"

"Oh, okay, okay."

Jiang Shihan quickly pulled over a chair for Lu Chengwen to sit down.

Lu Chengwen turned around and noticed Zhao Gang and a group of people still standing at the door.

This group looked imposing, almost a bit sinister.

"Go on, go away. I'm chatting with Auntie here, you guys are too scary."

Zhao Gang froze for a moment, then quickly turned around, "Withdraw! Withdraw! Everyone, leave!"

With a single word, everyone dispersed. The door to the room was closed, leaving only Zhao Gang standing behind Lu Chengwen, acting like a high-level bodyguard.

Lu Chengwen said, "Auntie, I've been meaning to visit you, but I've been so busy. It's not just me, I even make Shihan work nonstop. But the Chengwen District project, you all know, it's costing a fortune."

"Ai, Mr. Lu, we understand! The common people praise you!"

"Oh? Really? What do they say about me?"

"They say you're great! You're helping the common people by building houses, you're a big-hearted person!"

"Hahaha! Really?" Lu Chengwen knew this was pure flattery, but still, he was very pleased. "Anything else?"

"Also, they praise you... uh..."

Jiang Shihan's mom turned to the family for help.

Little Juanjuan was the first to jump up and say, "Oh, the praise, they've put you on a pedestal! They say you're compassionate, empathetic, and have a spirit of self-sacrifice! That Chengwen District project, I heard the mayor's been burning through so much medicine, he's taking over thirty kilos of pills a day! If it wasn't for you, who would care about the lives of the people in the slums?"

Another person added, "Yes, yes! Everyone also praises you for being handsome! Oh my god, seeing you in person today, you're handsome! Compared to those big celebrities, you're like a monster! You should go on TV, otherwise, you could've been a big star!"

"Right, right!" Another added, "Everyone praises you... uh... uh... uh..."

Lu Chengwen looked at him.

The person was sweating profusely, "They all praise you... for being loyal to your friends! They say you can fight tigers on the mountain, catch dragons in the sea, shout on the Yangqiao Bridge and scare away Cao Cao's army of a million! Your last name is Lu, first name Chengwen... uh... something... forever famous—reckless man!"

Lu Chengwen thought to himself that you're somewhat capable, but not too much.

Another person stood up and said, "They also praised you..."

"Alright, alright, enough, enough."

Lu Chengwen smiled, "Ah, everyone here, Poem Han's relatives and good friends, you've all seen it today. I'm just an ordinary person, nothing special. Just lucky, born in the Lu family."

Everyone quickly responded politely:

"No, no, it's not just luck. You're a good person, capable, in every way..."

"Even if you were born into an ordinary family, you'd still have achieved what you have today, we can all see that..."

"Moreover, your spirit has inspired and motivated generations of people. We've watched you build houses since we were young..."

Lu Chengwen smiled happily, "I really appreciate your praise, but I can't take it seriously. I'm just an ordinary person. I'm not as good as you say, nor as bad as those boring people outside say."

"Those people are boring!" Xiao Juanjuan was the first to speak, and everyone quickly agreed.

Lu Chengwen smiled and said, "I just have a little money, and I want to do something for everyone. Of course, I also need to make money myself, haha."

Everyone enthusiastically supported him, laughing joyfully and feeling relaxed. The atmosphere was happy and light.

Lu Chengwen continued, "Poem Han has worked with me for many years, and thanks to her care, she's managed many of the heavy and complicated tasks in my life. Here, I want to thank Auntie and everyone. Without Auntie's careful guidance, and without everyone's help and support, she couldn't have grown so excellent and taken so much of the burden from me."

Everyone responded, "Oh, you're too polite, too polite, Mr. Lu, you're too polite!"

Lu Chengwen said, "Auntie, there's one more thing I need to confess to you."

Poem Han's mother had been in a daze, "Oh, oh, Mr. Lu, go ahead."

"You're my elder, just call me Little Lu."

Lu Chengwen said, "Poem Han and I... we're in a relationship."

Everyone was shocked, including Poem Han.

Lu Chengwen held Poem Han's hand and smiled at Auntie, "I'm sorry it's only today that I confessed, I hope you won't mind."

Poem Han's mother stammered, completely unsure what to say.

Lu Chengwen continued, "But I hope that our love can happen with your approval. If we can get your blessing, and that of all our relatives and friends, we will feel very honored and happy."

"Oh... oh... Hi... just..."

Poem Han was both surprised and delighted, blushing as she said, "Mom, speak up! Just now, you couldn't stop us, now you're silent?"

"Uh... blessing, I bless... bless... you're... in a relationship with her, not with me, right?"

"With her," Lu Chengwen awkwardly said, "Auntie, if there's anything you need help with at home, let Poem Han tell me. We're a family now, I'm responsible."

"Oh, oh, no problem... everything's... good..."

Lu Chengwen turned to Poem Han, "Your house is quite old, isn't it?"

"Ah? Oh, it's... still fine."

Lu Chengwen said, "I have a few houses in the city."

Poem Han said, "In the city? There are four villas, three large apartments, and a few condos."

"Pick one, pick a good one, put it in Auntie's name."

Poem Han scratched her head, "This... might not be good..."

"Silly girl! After spending my money, you have to do so with confidence!"

Poem Han blushed and hit Lu Chengwen's shoulder, acting cute, "I got it!"

Lu Chengwen said, "Also contact a housekeeping company, such a large house, Auntie shouldn't have to clean it herself. Find a reliable housekeeping team to handle the house."

"Mm."

"Then hire a driver, buy two cars..."

Poem Han said, "Mr. Lu, no need to make it so complicated, she's an old lady, why would she need a driver and car!"

Poem Han's mother quickly said, "No need, really, I thank you, Mr. Lu."

"Alright, it's decided then."

Lu Chengwen stood up, "Sorry for delaying everyone's meal, I heard today is Poem Han's cousin's engagement, right? Congratulations."

Lu Chengwen arranged, "Poem Han, tell the hotel manager to upgrade the level of the banquet, pick a few good wines, and send them over. I heard their lobster is really good, bring a few over, consider it my gift to the newlyweds."

Everyone started politely speaking up again.

Lu Chengwen continued, "Poem Han, remember that big gift package the Grand Reception Department made recently... Do you remember?"

"Oh, yes, the reception department can check. I think it's about 20,000 per set, some even 40 or 50 thousand, including laptops, phones, maybe watches, and makeup sets."

"Everyone here today, each one gets a set, as a souvenir."

"Yes, I'll contact them to send it over immediately."

Poem Han turned and said, "Brother Gang, sorry to trouble you again, stay here and wait for the gift department."

Zhao Gang smiled, "Ah, Miss Poem Han, it's nothing, in the future, just give me a word! In the future, Zhao Gang will be your real brother, one word from you, I can flatten half of Xuecheng!"

Everyone thought this was really impressive!

Zhao Gang, known for being "brutally domineering," had now become Poem Han's brother!

From now on, who would dare make her cry, Zhao Gang wouldn't tear that person apart and dip them in sauce, right!?

Lu Chengwen stood up and shook hands with Poem Han's mother, "Auntie, I still have work, I'll leave first."

"Oh, oh, oh, you're busy, you're a big shot, we can't delay your time..."

"Haha! It's fine. Oh, by the way, when moving into the new house, if the old things don't hold any sentimental value, just get rid of them all and replace them with new ones, I'll cover all the costs. Poem Han, you go pick them out yourself, just settle the payment with the finance department."

"How could I let you do that..."

"Let me show some filial piety!"

Lu Chengwen said goodbye to everyone.

This group was so polite! Everyone sent him to the door.

Poem Han accompanied Lu Chengwen outside, pouting, "They got a good deal."

The smile on Lu Chengwen's face disappeared, replaced by a sense of exhaustion, "Poem Han, do you regret it?"

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