Chapter 70: Must Marry Her

Lu Chengwen was filled with hatred.

"I have a pile of shit to deal with, and this damn girl keeps causing trouble for me every day!"

"I have too many things to handle! I don't have time to deal with this crazy girl, but she keeps clinging to me, pestering me to be in a relationship!"

"Do I lack a partner? Once I deal with Long Aotian, will I still lack women?"

"Besides, if she were a decent person, it might be different, but she's just an actress. She appears dignified and virtuous on the surface, but behind the scenes, she's full of malice, constantly scheming against me without any limits!"

"Who would dare to want her?"

"Isn't that just asking for trouble?"

Lu Chengwen tried to negotiate with Xu Xuejiao, but she just giggled uncontrollably, continuing to play mind games with him.

Finally, Lu Chengwen got so angry that he pounced on her, pinning her down on the chair and threatening her fiercely: "I'm warning you! I'm a bad person! A ruthless killer! When I lose my temper, even I'm scared of myself! You better not provoke me!"

"Hahaha! What are you going to do, Brother Chengwen? This position might make people misunderstand!"

"Who can see? If you keep lying to my parents, I'll strip you naked and throw you out of the car. Let's see how you'll marry anyone after that!"

"Get off! I'm angry!"

"Oh? You're angry now?"

Lu Chengwen sneered: "Scared, huh? Finally realizing that I'm a fierce tiger who can hurt people?"

"Lu Chengwen, you better show me some respect! I'm telling you one last time, get off!"

Lu Chengwen was hoping she'd get angry. The more offended she was, the better.

"Haha! Love isn't something you can just buy whenever you want. You want me to let go? I won't! And I'll tell you this: from now on, you better watch your step, or I'll beat you eight times a day until you beg me for mercy!"

"Lu Chengwen, I'm serious, I'm getting angry!"

"Good, getting angry is good!"

Lu Chengwen laughed: "Today, I'll make sure you understand the consequences of crossing me..."

Xu Xuejiao suddenly pleaded in a soft voice: "Brother Chengwen, I was wrong. Not here, please. Save me some face. Let's wait until we get home, okay..."

"Home? Hmph! If you piss me off, not even the heavens can save you. If I don't teach you a lesson today, I'll feel incomplete as a person!"

"Brother Chengwen, don't be like this. I'll scream!"

Xu Xuejiao struggled fiercely, but how could Lu Chengwen let her succeed?

[Today's the day. I must show her my evil side.]

[You think you're clever? I'll scare you to death today, make sure you avoid me from now on!]

Xu Xuejiao struggled, her fair and slender legs kicking wildly.

Lu Chengwen pinned her hands down, sneering as he used his thigh to trap her legs, his face full of malice: "Heh, scream! Go ahead! The more you scream, the more excited I get! No one will save you even if you scream your lungs out!"

"You little minx, always pretending to be pure! Today, I'll show you the true power of the Lu family's young master..."

Lu Chengwen was still exerting force when he suddenly noticed Xu Xuejiao had stopped struggling.

She gave up resisting, her head turned to the side, tears streaming down her face.

Lu Chengwen was stunned: "I'm sorry... You're not pretending, are you? I..."

Before Lu Chengwen could explain, he felt a large hand grab his head, yanking him out by his hair.

Lu Chengwen turned around, furious, ready to fight: "Which bastard..."

His words caught in his throat as he saw his father, Lu Guanghong's face.

Lu Guanghong was furious. He dragged Lu Chengwen out of the car and started beating him.

It turned out that when Xu Xuejiao noticed the car door opening, she started acting. Lu Chengwen's intimidating demeanor didn't scare her because she could hear his inner thoughts and knew he was just putting on a tough act to frighten her.

But outside, Lu Guanghong and Lu's mother were terrified.

Was their son really such a scoundrel!?

In the car, he was... And those words he said? Only a beast could utter such things!

Lu's mother was so angry she needed support, while Lu Guanghong started looking for a suitable weapon.

Lu Chengwen was too deep into his act to notice the car door had opened.

The car was truly high-end; even the door opened silently.

In the Lu family courtyard, Lu Guanghong grabbed Lu Chengwen and started beating him.

Lu Chengwen was now a genuine ancient martial artist. Even twenty Lu Guanghongs wouldn't be a match for him.

But how could he dare fight back? He could only take the beating.

"Dad! Dad! Listen to me, she's acting, she's just putting on a show!"

"A show? Today, even if I were the heavens, I wouldn't let you off!"

"Dad! She's not a good person, don't believe her!"

Lu's mother comforted Xu Xuejiao: "Xuejiao, it's all our fault for not disciplining him properly!" She turned and shouted angrily: "Old Lu, beat him! Beat him to death!"

Xu Xuejiao nestled in Lu's mother's arms, covering her face and crying: "Mom, don't hit him so hard. It's my fault for not listening to Brother Lu. I'm useless..."

"Don't say that. It's our fault for not raising our son properly."

Xu Xuejiao cried: "Just let Uncle beat him casually for a few hours. I'd feel bad if he hit him too much."

"You silly child, you still care about him! Does he care about you?"

Lu Guanghong broke a broomstick and couldn't find a suitable weapon.

Xu Xuejiao cried: "Dad, no! Don't use that bamboo pole! It hurts!"

Lu Guanghong saw it and thought, right, there's a bamboo pole!

He grabbed it and continued beating Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen, now an ancient martial artist at the Body Tempering level, had a body far stronger than an ordinary person's.

Although it hurt a bit, it was just "a bit painful."

But... it was so embarrassing!

All the Lu family servants, maids, gardeners, and security guards came out to watch the spectacle.

They chatted among themselves.

"What's wrong with the young master?"

"Ah, just the usual. He tried to force himself on someone in the car and got caught by the master."

"The young master isn't a simp anymore, he's turned into a scoundrel?"

"Keep your voice down! Are you crazy? The young master is ruthless. If he hears you, he'll kill you later!"

"Wow, the master's in good shape! That move was impressive!"

"Of course, the master's best at two things: doing business and beating the young master."

"Hey, is that the legendary..."

"Yes, it's the 'Beating the Son' staff technique, developed by the master over the years. Haven't seen it in a while. The master hasn't used it much recently to save face for the young master. Let the new guys come and see, witness the master's martial prowess!"

"Wow! He's still beating him! Should we... stop him?"

"Are you kidding? Set a timer. In fifteen minutes, we'll all go and stop him, or he might really hurt the young master."

"What about now..."

"Well, he hasn't hurt him yet!"

"Hey, keep your voices down. Don't ruin the show for us!"

Lu Chengwen felt utterly humiliated.

He was a man in his twenties, the CEO of Dasheng Group, being beaten by his father in front of so many people. It was too embarrassing.

He grabbed the bamboo pole: "Dad, that's enough!"

Lu Guanghong was taken aback: "Let go!"

Lu Chengwen smiled: "Dad, I was wrong. Calm down. You can hit me, but I'm worried you'll tire yourself out."

"Hmm, that's true." Lu Guanghong nodded: "You guys, grab some bamboo poles and come beat him!"

At this point, Xu Xuejiao walked over, timidly tugging at Lu Guanghong's sleeve: "Dad, stop hitting him. I... I don't want to see Brother Chengwen get beaten."

Lu Chengwen was so angry he could grind his teeth to dust.

Just moments ago, she was winking and giving him a "victory" sign, and now she was pretending to be the good guy!

"Get lost! I don't need your pity!"

Lu Guanghong heard this: "You're not repentant yet!"

"No, Dad, I am!"

...

In the dining room, Lu Guanghong was still fuming, Lu's mother was wiping her tears, and Xu Xuejiao was nestled in Lu's mother's arms, pretending to be pitiful.

Lu Guanghong sighed: "Lu Chengwen, you're grown up now. I realize I can't beat you anymore. Tell me, what are you thinking with that slum project? Are you using half my life's work for charity?"

"If it goes well, we might make some profit..." Lu Chengwen said nervously.

"Might make some profit!?" Lu Guanghong exclaimed: "You're investing 50 billion, and you tell me we might make some profit? With that kind of money, even if I invested in a bank, it wouldn't just be 'might make some profit,' would it?"

"The contracts are already signed. It can't be changed."

"Fine. When I handed the company over to you, I was prepared for this. I'm old, my health isn't good, and I can't charge into business battles anymore. If you run the company into the ground, it's just our Lu family's fate. I accept that!"

Lu Guanghong said sternly: "But our Lu family has never produced a scoundrel! I've lived my life with integrity and honor. How did you turn out so badly!?"

Lu Chengwen said aggrievedly: "It's really not what you think."

"I saw it with my own eyes! And you're still denying it!?"

"Alright, alright, don't get angry. It's bad for your health. I was wrong, I admit it. Your health is what matters, Dad."

Lu Guanghong sighed: "You, if you could show even a fraction of the filial piety you have for me and your mom to Xuejiao, I wouldn't be so angry! If you really want me to live a few more years, treat Xuejiao better!"

"I... understand."

Lu Guanghong said: "You're both adults now, Chengwen. I can't follow you for the rest of your life. You have to walk your own path from now on. You think having money, being handsome, and being able to pick any woman you want is a good thing? Many great heroes have fallen because of this, their reputations ruined! A man who doesn't take care of his family isn't a real man! A man must treat his woman well!"

"Yes, I understand."

Lu Chengwen was truly afraid of angering his father to death and didn't dare to talk back.

"Tomorrow, go visit the Xu family. Old Xu hasn't agreed to your engagement yet. You'll have to convince your future father-in-law to agree to the marriage."

"Okay, I'll try."

"Not just try! If you can't convince your father-in-law, I'll take back Dasheng Group and manage it myself!"

Lu Chengwen looked at his father: "Dad, the doctor said you shouldn't overexert yourself. You can't handle the work at Dasheng Group anymore."

"I don't care. We have to take responsibility for Xuejiao!"

Lu Chengwen thought for a moment: "What about Leng Qingqiu? I'm engaged to her!"

Lu Guanghong said: "The Leng family looks down on us. That's their problem. They tore up the engagement themselves. What can I do? But Xuejiao, this child, is obedient to you, gentle and virtuous, dignified and generous. I've taken a liking to her! She's my daughter-in-law! You handle this! Understand?"

Xu Xuejiao gently walked over to Lu Chengwen, knelt on the carpet, took his hand, and tenderly touched the bruises on his hand, saying pitifully: "Brother Chengwen, does it hurt?"

Lu Chengwen looked at this little minx and narrowed his eyes: "It doesn't hurt."

At that moment, Zhao Gang rushed in: "Master, Madam, Young Master, something bad has happened!"

Lu Chengwen, already furious, snapped: "What's the panic!? What's wrong!?"

Zhao Gang stood there, looking awkward: "Miss... Miss Leng from the Leng family is here."