Chapter 71: How Can a Hen Compare to the Helmsman?

Lu Chengwen laughed: "Wow, this isn't my fault. The Titanic is about to hit an iceberg."

Leng Qingqiu entered with several assistants, carrying large and small bags of gifts.

Lu Guanghong and Mrs. Lu quickly got up to welcome her.

"Ah, Qingqiu is here?"

Leng Qingqiu smiled and said, "Uncle and Auntie, I've brought some gifts to see you."

Seeing Xu Xuejiao also present, her expression momentarily froze, but she quickly smiled and said, "Sister Xuejiao is here too."

Xu Xuejiao smiled slightly, her eyes sharp as knives: "Sister Leng, how come you have so much free time?"

"Oh, I came to see Uncle and Auntie, to show a little filial piety."

"Sister is really thoughtful. But in the past three years, Brother Lu has been pursuing you, and I never saw you come to show filial piety?"

The two women's words were laced with barbs.

Leng Qingqiu said, "Before, things weren't settled, so I was too embarrassed to visit. But now that I'm about to become part of the Lu family, it's only right that I come to show my respect to my future in-laws."

Lu Guanghong and Mrs. Lu exchanged glances, both feeling awkward.

What to do!?

This Leng Qingqiu... suddenly becoming so proactive.

It's true that there was an engagement with the Leng family, but it was called off by Leng Tianhao!

Now with Xu Xuejiao right here, how should they face Leng Qingqiu!?

If they're too cold, Leng Qingqiu has stayed overnight with Lu Chengwen before. How can they turn their backs on her now? That would be too heartless.

If they're too warm, wouldn't that just tell Xu Xuejiao that this family has no principles?

Both elders were very embarrassed.

Xu Xuejiao said, "But I heard that the engagement between the Leng and Lu families has been canceled. Uncle Leng personally called, and his attitude wasn't very good!"

Leng Qingqiu replied, "My marriage is my own decision. I've decided to follow Brother Chengwen, and that's final. Brother Chengwen, isn't that right?"

"Ah?" Lu Chengwen played dumb: "Ah, haha! Yeah, yeah..."

Xu Xuejiao said, "But now Brother Chengwen is with me. The Leng family might have missed their chance."

Leng Qingqiu smiled, "I also heard that Uncle Xu strongly opposes this marriage, saying that his family doesn't need to marry into the Lu family for support. The Xu family is wealthy and wouldn't marry off their daughter just for the Lu family's money! That doesn't sound very nice either."

Xu Xuejiao retorted, "Brother Chengwen is going to see my dad tomorrow, and he'll agree!"

"Oh, so he hasn't agreed yet?"

Xu Xuejiao was furious, "Anyway, I'm sticking with Brother Chengwen! Brother Chengwen likes me too. He even tried to force himself on me in the car earlier. Brother Chengwen, tell her, didn't you pin me down in the car earlier?"

Lu Chengwen blushed, "What nonsense are you spouting!"

"Everyone knows, everyone in the Lu family knows!"

Leng Qingqiu was also furious, "I stayed at the Lu family a few days ago, slept in Brother Chengwen's room. Can you compare to that?"

"Oh? That's unfortunate. After you, it was me who slept in Brother Chengwen's room! We even had drinks together! Right, Brother Chengwen?"

Mrs. Lu felt dizzy, "Old Lu, hold me, I'm feeling a bit faint."

Lu Guanghong quickly supported his wife and walked towards the living room, asking concernedly, "Are you okay?" Mrs. Lu whispered, "I'm faking it. Our Chengwen used to be so annoyed by them. What's going on now?"

"I don't get it either. I don't know what tricks this kid is playing."

Lu Guanghong comforted his wife and sat her down, then returned and said, "Qingqiu, Xuejiao, please sit down. Let's talk."

After sitting down, Lu Guanghong found it hard to speak.

"Your intentions... your aunt and I understand. Ahem."

"This matter... needs to be carefully considered. Qingqiu, you know, your aunt and I initially approved of you and were eager for you to get engaged. But your father did call off the engagement, and his attitude was very firm. This... with him being so firm, we can't really say much!"

Leng Qingqiu immediately said, "Uncle, Auntie, my fate is in my own hands. I've decided to follow Brother Chengwen for life, no matter what my father says."

Lu Guanghong was stunned, "What's so good about Lu Chengwen? This guy..."

"Ahem!" Mrs. Lu nudged him.

"Oh." Lu Guanghong realized he had misspoken and revealed his true thoughts, "I mean... I understand your feelings. Frankly, as elders, we can only facilitate. The main thing is whether you both are mutually committed."

Xu Xuejiao said, "Dad, what are you saying!? Are you abandoning me?"

"No, no, Xuejiao!" Lu Guanghong said, "Your feelings for our Chengwen, your uncle and aunt have seen them. We stand by our word and fully support you being together. But your father... he seems to look down on our Chengwen. This matter... we're not small families. Getting married without parental approval is too difficult."

Leng Qingqiu and Xu Xuejiao, the two girls were now at a standoff.

Lu Guanghong and Mrs. Lu had never seen such a situation.

Frankly, having girls chasing their son was something they expected.

A young man worth billions, it would be strange if he didn't have admirers.

But the Lu family is actually quite simple. Although they navigate the world of fame and fortune, at their core, they hold the simple moral and family values of farmers.

Moreover, Lu Guanghong always told his two sons: Those girls are not reliable. They flock to you because you're rich. Those who come for money will do anything for money.

Including killing you.

But Leng Qingqiu and Xu Xuejiao were clearly different.

These two girls were serious.

This was the hardest to deal with.

Lu Guanghong glared at Lu Chengwen, "Lu Chengwen, look at the mess you've made! What now? You need to say something!"

Lu Chengwen shrugged, "Let's have both."

"What?"

Lu Chengwen shamelessly said, "They can both stay tonight, take turns serving me. Whoever does better wins."

Lu Guanghong glared, "What nonsense are you spouting? Haven't you had enough beatings?"

Mrs. Lu gently tugged at Lu Guanghong's sleeve, signaling him not to interfere, as Lu Chengwen had his own plans.

Sure enough, this counter-move left both Leng Qingqiu and Xu Xuejiao momentarily stunned.

Lu Chengwen laughed.

[Scared, huh? Confused, huh? Weren't you both so determined? Come on!]

[Fighting me? I'll let you use both hands and feet, and still scare you to death with just my roar!]

[If you dare, don't leave. Tonight, I'll have both!]

Xu Xuejiao, seeing Lu Chengwen's smug look, thought, "Dream on!"

I won't let you have your way!

She immediately said, "Fine! I agree!"

Lu Guanghong's eyes widened in shock as he looked at Xu Xuejiao.

He thought, "Girls these days are too bold!"

Mrs. Lu was also shocked, "They're much more daring than I was in my youth! Back then, we were too shy to even hold hands on the street!"

Leng Qingqiu also heard Lu Chengwen's thoughts and knew he was deliberately challenging her and Xu Xuejiao. Whoever backed down now would lose.

Leng Qingqiu smiled faintly, "Alright, it's settled then."

Lu Guanghong and Mrs. Lu turned their heads in unison to look at Lu Chengwen.

Their expressions said, "You came up with this stupid idea, now these two are crazy. How are you going to handle this?"

Lu Chengwen was even more confused!

[This works!?]

[These two have completely lost it! Am I really that charming?]

Lu Chengwen leaned over to look in the mirror: [Well, I do have some charm.]

Hearing Lu Chengwen's thoughts, both Leng Qingqiu and Xu Xuejiao burst out laughing.

Lu Guanghong and Mrs. Lu were now completely unable to think straight.

Laughing!?

Did we miss some joke?

"Uh..."

Lu Chengwen didn't know what to say, "Then... um..."

Xu Xuejiao walked over, linking arms with Lu Chengwen, "Brother Lu, let me help you take a bath!"

Leng Qingqiu gritted her teeth and walked over gracefully, "I'll draw the bath for Brother."

Lu Chengwen stopped after just three steps, "Stop! Stop stop stop stop stop! I was wrong! You're both my ancestors! I give up!"

Leng Qingqiu laughed, "Oh, our Brother Chengwen is scared!"

Xu Xuejiao added, "You wanted both, but when given the chance, you can't handle it! Coward! Yuck..."

Lu Chengwen struggled to free his arm from Xu Xuejiao's grasp, "You're crazy! Both of you are crazy!"

Lu Chengwen was overwhelmed, "Alright, you two go back tonight. I... I need to think. I'll talk to you both about this tomorrow, okay? Go back now!"

Leng Qingqiu looked at Xu Xuejiao, and Xu Xuejiao looked back at Leng Qingqiu. Both their eyes were filled with challenge, determination, and an unyielding pride.

Xu Xuejiao said, "If she doesn't leave, I won't leave."

Leng Qingqiu said, "If she leaves first, then I'll leave."

Lu Chengwen said, "Maybe I should leave?"

At that moment, Zhao Gang rushed in again, "Master, Madam, Young Master..."

Lu Chengwen asked irritably, "What now?"

"Miss Chen... from the Chen family... is here."

Lu Guanghong and Mrs. Lu exchanged glances.

Lu Guanghong clutched his chest, "No, no, my heart is acting up!"

Mrs. Lu quickly said, "Oh, that's great, I'll take you to the hospital!"

They tried to slip away.

Xu Xuejiao said, "Dad, for a heart attack, it's the other arm that goes numb."

"Ah? Really?" Lu Guanghong quickly switched arms, "No, no, I need to see a doctor..."

...

At the Snow City branch of the Grand Organization.

The Helmsman sat on his throne, his face dark.

The strategist stepped forward, "Helmsman!"

"I've heard. Damn Iron Lump King, huh? It's been over twenty-four hours since we last heard from him."

"We need to send someone to clean house immediately."

"Let the Red Guards handle their own affairs!"

"Also..." the strategist said, "The five billion in cash has already been transferred into the Dasheng Group's account. The Young Master is asking for another sum."

"What!?"

The Helmsman stood up abruptly, "Five billion! That's a whole five billion!"

"But the problem lies on our end. We still need to come up with this five billion."

"Do you think I'm a golden egg-laying hen?"

The strategist smiled slightly, "Helmsman, you jest. Even if a golden egg-laying hen worked overtime, it couldn't lay five billion worth of golden eggs."

The Helmsman looked at the strategist, "Am I joking with you!?"

"Uh... what I mean is, we still need to come up with this money."

The Helmsman slammed his hand on the armrest of his chair, "Scrape together another five billion! This time, send someone reliable!"

"Yes, rest assured, Helmsman!"