Are you crazy?

Lu Zhensheng's thoughts were actually quite simple.

Lu Han and Su Qingli had no emotional foundation, as their marriage was arranged by their parents. Such things were common in arranged marriages.

But it didn't matter; they could develop love after marriage.

Living together day and night, who knew when they might fall for each other?

What Lu Zhensheng didn't realize was that this arrangement felt like a bolt from the blue to Su Qingli, making her feel utterly desperate.

She could refuse her own father, but now that even Lu Zhensheng had spoken, how could she dare say no?

"I'll do as Uncle Lu says."

When Su Qingli said this, she thought to herself that life was unbearable.

"Then it's settled."

Lu Zhensheng smiled broadly and added, "Also, arrange a time with your parents. Let me check the calendar... Yes, next Friday. We can sit down together and discuss the engagement and wedding details."

"Sure, I'll inform my dad and mom right away."

Su Qingli agreed verbally but felt puzzled inside.

For the Su family, getting the investment as soon as possible made the marriage urgent.

But why did the Lu family seem more eager? Su Qingli couldn't figure it out until she left the Lu estate and walked out of the villa.

"Uncle Lu, Lu Xue, I'll take my leave now."

She bid them farewell politely, then pointed at her car and said to Lu Han, "Come here, I have something to ask you."

Once they were seated in the car, Su Qingli asked directly, "Are you sick?"

It was an abrupt question, and Lu Han blinked in confusion, frowning, "What are you talking about?"

Realizing her words sounded accusatory, Su Qingli clarified, "I mean, do you have any serious health issues... something life-threatening and hard to treat?"

If that were true, it would explain why Lu Zhensheng was so eager to get him married quickly.

"Do you wish I were dead?" Lu Han narrowed his eyes, his tone chilling.

Seeing his cold gaze, Su Qingli instinctively moved away slightly and whispered, "Don't misunderstand. I don't like you, and I'm a bit repulsed, but I wouldn't wish you dead."

"I just feel that Uncle Lu seems more anxious about this marriage than our family. Is there some hidden reason?"

"For example, maybe you have some incurable disease—I'm not cursing you, it's just a wild guess."

"In any case, if I happen to be right, I think you shouldn't give up easily."

"Our family has many doctor friends, both domestic and international, and some are very authoritative in their fields."

"Why not see them? There might be hope, right?" After saying this, Lu Han was speechless.

Women were truly incomprehensible, who knew what they were thinking all day.

Lu Han replied calmly, "No need to worry about me, I'm fine."

Su Qingli responded with an "oh," thinking that it was good he wasn't sick.

Seeing her obvious relief, Lu Han suddenly changed the subject, "But I might have one problem that needs your help."

This immediately made Su Qingli tense again, and she quickly said, "What is it? Just tell me, I'll help if I can."

Lu Han thought, _You asked for it_, and smirked, "During a recent medical checkup, the doctor suspected I might be infertile. Why don't you help me verify if I really have this condition?"

Su Qingli: ...

How dare you make me worry about you, dog man! You should die!

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At 8 PM, Nightfall Bar.

In today's fast-paced work environment, many people choose to let loose on Sundays. 

When Lu Han parked his car and walked in, the place was filled with dancing bodies, loud music, and a decadent atmosphere.

He went upstairs and pushed open a private room door where a man was already waiting.

The man looked around thirty, tall and handsome.

There was a dozen beers on the table, three empty bottles indicating he had already drunk some.

Lu Han sat beside the man and asked oddly, "Since when did you start liking this kind of place?"

The man ignored his question and asked in a low voice, "What do you want?"

His name was Li Dongsheng, one of Lu Han's few friends.

To be considered a friend by Lu Han, one needed a prerequisite: a bond forged through life-and-death experiences.

"You know I've returned to the Lu family," Lu Han shrugged. It had only been two or three months since he accidentally discovered his true identity and became a wealthy heir overnight.

"You've mentioned this before. What do you need from me?" Li Dongsheng took a swig of beer, wondering why Lu Han, who usually resisted his original family, had suddenly returned.

In fact, Lu Han's other friends were also surprised by this news.

Because based on their understanding, Lu Han was a cold-blooded person who would disregard anything if he harbored even a hint of resentment.

But since Lu Han didn't elaborate, Li Dongsheng didn't press further. As always, whatever Lu Han asked, he would follow through.

"I have a half-brother named Lu Ming. Find a way to get close to him," Lu Han continued, knowing Li Dongsheng disliked beating around the bush. "Also, my mother might have been murdered. Help me investigate this."

Li Dongsheng put down his beer and nodded, "Alright."

After a brief silence, he asked, "Should we bring the others in on this?"

"Not for now," Lu Han shook his head and suddenly said, "By the way, I recently encountered a human trafficker. She had a partner whom I recognized from a photo you once showed me."

He took out his phone and opened the gallery, finding the picture he had taken the day he reported the crime.

Handing the phone to Li Dongsheng, he pointed to a seemingly casual man in the crowd and asked, "Is this the guy who tricked you abroad?"

Li Dongsheng squinted and examined the photo carefully, shaking his head, "He looks similar, but it's not him."

Lu Han expressed disappointment and put away his phone.

"Send me the photo later so I can confirm if he's a human trafficker."

Li Dongsheng's face turned icy, "Human traffickers deserve death, no matter how many."

"This is China, don't do anything rash!" Lu Han frowned slightly. "If I could handle it, I wouldn't need you."

"It's okay," Li Dongsheng said nonchalantly. "Don't forget, I'm best at disposing of evidence."

Lu Han sighed, knowing he couldn't dissuade this man and decided not to try.

Li Dongsheng didn't want to dwell on this topic and picked up his beer, "Rarely do we meet, want a drink?"

"No, I drove here. Getting caught for drunk driving in China is troublesome."

With that, Lu Han stood up and left.

However, instead of leaving immediately, he walked straight to a car.

He knocked on the window, and a man wearing a thin down jacket and a cap rolled it down.

The man looked puzzled, "What's up?"

Lu Han lit a cigarette and said with a half-smile, "You've been following me for days. Aren't you tired?"

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