Chapter 663: Going to the Banquet

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However, in the face of Lu Yingying's concern, Ma Lu still refused, "Forget it, this is between Hou De and Hero Group; let's not drag Mr. Lu into the water."

"It's fine; this isn't the first time I've caused trouble for my dad," Lu Yingying insisted, "His chamber of commerce doesn't do much business in Ping City, and since I'm just a woman, if there's really a big problem, I'll just cry a little. With the Luo family concerned about face, they definitely won't cling to the issue."

"Hey, don't worry, I'm not a child anymore; I have plenty of ways to protect myself."

"The main thing is that I already have a female companion," Ma Lu said.

"Who?" Lu Yingying immediately became vigilant.

"Teacher Cao," Ma Lu said, "I promised her first, and she's more familiar with the various forces in Ping City than I am."

"Cao Youyi? Hmm... indeed, she might be good at managing students, but I doubt whether she can handle all the fake politeness at the banquet."