The aloof beauty always has weak legs; the crazy boss is too ruthless.

Chapter 158 Engagement
Lin Chen knew that Zhou Xiangnan had always wanted to become a battlefield medic after studying medicine, and to use his medical skills to save people in war zones, but could he really save them all?

Gu Shiwei spent nine years in peacekeeping, and wasn't his edge also smoothed out?

In an era where desires reign supreme, all humans have their own selfish desires, and as long as selfish desires exist, war will never disappear.

War is a product of human selfishness in this era.

Peace is nothing but a utopia.

Any country that lacks a strong national defense will be bullied by the strong; this is a rule that has remained unchanged for thousands of years.

The only way to achieve peace and avoid being bullied is to become strong ourselves.

“You’re a doctor. As long as you save the people you should save, you’re a good doctor.” Lin Chen stood up, feeling a little sleepy, and gently patted Zhou Xiangnan’s shoulder. “Don’t always think about saving lives. Once you’ve really stepped out into the world, you’ll find that all those heroes’ lofty ideals are just brainwashing nonsense!”

"Because even if you're a great hero, once certain interests are involved, you'll still have to calmly face death and become cannon fodder!" With his back to Zhou Xiangnan, Lin Chen walked upstairs to his bedroom, took off his glasses, and closed his eyes slightly. "If you don't want to become cannon fodder, then you'd better be a good doctor in Hong Kong!"

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North City.

Lu Mingyuan, who was under house arrest, sat in the living room looking at the mountain of gifts in front of him, knowing that they were all sent by the Sheng family.

Sheng Huai'an's parents have already arrived in Beicheng, and today's engagement banquet is being held at the Lu family's old residence.

Lu Mingyuan knew that he was guilty of a serious crime and had no face to go to the old house to face his father, Lu Ye, so he could only stay at home alone.

But just then, Lu Siqi, who was supposed to be at the engagement banquet, returned home.

"Siqi? Why are you back at this time? Where is Huai'an?" Lu Mingyuan stood up, his eyes filled with eagerness.

“Huai’an drove me here.” Lu Siqi walked calmly to this so-called father, took out a divorce agreement from her bag, and said, “Please sign it. My mother has been your nanny for almost 30 years. It’s time for her to retire and have her own life.”

The title "nanny" undoubtedly reflects the status and responsibilities of her mother, Xu Huaqing, in this family.

In the past, Lu Siqi didn't understand love and marriage, and could accept this respectful and harmonious married life. But after experiencing her relationship with Lin Chen, she realized how "abnormal" her parents' marriage was.

“My mother shouldn’t become a sacrifice for you and Hua Wanrou.” Lu Siqi took out a pen and handed it to her father, Lu Mingyuan. Seeing that he didn’t take it, she said sarcastically, “Back then, when my grandfather tried to stop you from being with Hua Wanrou, why didn’t you fight against him to the end? Now that you’re old and about to become a prisoner, you know that you have no use in Hua Wanrou’s eyes, so you want my mother, your free caregiver, to continue taking care of you? You’re just dreaming.”

Lu Mingyuan was so stung by her words that he could barely lift his head.

Lu Mingyuan never expected that his obedient and well-behaved daughter, who was socially isolated in the past, would now become so sharp-tongued, with every word hitting the nail on the head!
He couldn't help but accuse her: "Other people's children all hope that their parents can live together, but you, on the other hand, are forcing your father to divorce your mother with divorce papers! What are you thinking, daughter!"

"Don't mention other people's children to me!" Lu Siqi's pupils instantly turned bloodshot as she glared at her father with hatred. "When you mention other people's children, have you ever thought about what their parents are like? Other people's parents support their children's dreams and become their children's support. But what about you, Lu Mingyuan? You've been selfish from beginning to end, only thinking about your white moonlight, Hua Wanrou!"

"To fulfill your ideal of your 'white moonlight,' you went so far as to rewrite my college application, changing my application from art school to aviation school. You say you want to see your daughter, me, soaring through the blue sky, but ask yourself! What was your real purpose in making me apply to aviation school and fly planes!"

"Your purpose is nothing more than to block out the outside world, to keep me in this closed special zone, and to prevent me from knowing about your dirty deeds outside. You don't want me to have my own thoughts at all; you just want to control me and make me live according to your wishes forever." After saying these truths, Lu Siqi remained calm.

Because no matter how cruel the truth may be, she is mentally prepared to face it.

She looked down at her still silent father and said, "Huai'an and I can't be away for too long. Please sign first and don't waste our time."

Knowing how absurd his past behavior was, Lu Mingyuan was still unwilling to admit that he had selfish motives when he asked his daughter to take the aviation college entrance exam.

But with the evidence laid bare, it would be difficult for him to deny it.

He could only take the pen and sign his name on the divorce agreement.

When he saw that his wife, Xu Huaqing, had already signed her name, Lu Mingyuan suddenly felt a sense of loss.

As Lu Siqi left with the divorce papers, Lu Mingyuan stared at the house he had lived in for decades, and it was as if he could see his wife Xu Huaqing cooking in the kitchen again, cleaning afterward, and asking him what he wanted to eat for dinner while mopping the floor...

The scene before my eyes suddenly vanished, and I returned to reality.

Lu Mingyuan suddenly realized what he had lost in his life.

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The Lu family's old residence.

The engagement banquet was very grand.

The guests attending the engagement banquet were all officials or wealthy individuals, each with a distinguished background.

The marriage between the Lu and Sheng families is a powerful alliance. If anyone tries to challenge the Lu family's prestige in Z country in the future, it is estimated that neither of the special administrative regions will agree.

Lu Siqi and Sheng Huai'an toasted the guests together and met her future in-laws, Sheng Feng and Su Zhen.

Su Zhen met Lu Siqi once when she was in Hong Kong and had a good impression of her at first sight. Later, after learning that she was the granddaughter of Lu Ye, a founding father of the People's Republic of China, she insisted on asking her good friend Meng Xianjin to play matchmaker for her son, Sheng Huai'an.

After Lu Siqi met Sheng Huai'an, nothing came of it, and she thought the marriage was off. But not long ago, her son Sheng Huai'an suddenly called to say he wanted to get engaged to Lu Siqi.

Although the reason is unknown, it is ultimately a matter between young people, and it is not appropriate for their parents to interfere.

Since the marriage between the Lu and Sheng families would only benefit the Sheng family, Su Zhencai was too lazy to investigate the reason for the engagement.

"When your aunt came, she didn't make any preparations. When you and Huai'an have your wedding banquet at the end of the year, your aunt will definitely prepare everything in advance so that Cuiying can marry into our Sheng family in a grand and glorious way." Su Zhen took off her bracelet, took Lu Siqi's hand and was about to put it on her. "This was given to me by Grandma Huai'an. Now your aunt is giving it to you."

"Auntie, you're being too polite." Lu Siqi withdrew her hand and politely declined, "I can't accept the gift that Grandma gave to you. If you insist on giving it to me, please wait until after the wedding banquet, when I become a true daughter-in-law of the Sheng family."