Mr. Song, you have crossed the line.

Lu Yunshan's lips curled into a cold sneer. "Who do you take him for? A thug of the Lu family?"

Bai Yuxiu gave a dry laugh. "That's not what I meant. Last time, Pei Chuan refused to get a divorce no matter what, and it was only after he stepped in that it was resolved. He has the means and the ability, so he should be able to handle this kind of thing with ease."

Lu Yunshan had considered asking Song Shiyan for help. Back then, when he adopted Song Shiyan, the two had actually reached an agreement beforehand. He had Song Shiyan lie low in the Lu family to recuperate, in exchange for Song Shiyan maintaining a long-term cooperative relationship with the Lu family after he took power in the future.

The Lu family's steady rise over the past two years is inseparable from Song Shiyan's support.

Song Shiyan actually didn't owe the Lu family anything anymore. Last time, the situation was really critical. The scandal of his extramarital affair came on strong and couldn't be suppressed. The company's stock kept hitting the daily limit down, so he asked Song Shiyan for help.

However, Song Shiyan's affection for the Lu family was dwindling with each use, and he didn't want to use it unless absolutely necessary.

Besides, feelings only exist if Song Shiyan remembers them; if he doesn't, then there's nothing at all.

"It's his business if he has the ability, but he has no obligation to deal with these messes for the Lu family. You're asking him about such a trivial matter? Do you think he's as free as you are?"

Bai Yuxiu's face turned pale and then red as Lu Yunshan spoke. Wasn't this a veiled criticism that she was just sitting at home doing nothing?

Lu Yunshan looks down on her more and more now, and doesn't give her any face in front of the servants. In the end, it's all Pei Chuan's fault for not protecting her.

Pei Chuan is now the head of the Lu family. If he protects her as his mother, Lu Yunshan wouldn't dare treat her like this.

Actually, Pei Chuan used to treat her very well, but ever since Rong Zheng married into the Lu family, he has often gone against her in order to protect that bitch, and gradually the bond between mother and son has faded.

Now that Rong Zheng has bullied her so much, he still sides with that bitch.

Bai Yuxiu was so angry that she almost ground her teeth to powder. It was all that bitch's fault. If it weren't for her, she wouldn't have been neglected by her son, and her status in the Lu family wouldn't have been so lowly.

She will never let her off easily!

She will repay tenfold, a hundredfold, the neglect and grievances she suffered, as well as the slap and the drink she drank today!

**

In the car.

Lu Peichuan received a call: "President Lu, I've found out what you asked me to investigate. Only Mr. Song went to apartment 1501, Building 2, Jinxiu Huating tonight."

Lu Peichuan frowned slightly. "Big brother?"

"Yes, he stayed for about fifteen minutes before leaving."

"Understood." Lu Peichuan hung up the phone and fell into deep thought.

His older brother promised to help take care of Rong Zheng and Tang Tang. Could it be that he's going to visit them?

Why did Ke Rongzheng avoid answering her older brother's call?

Moreover, when he went to the restroom, she was clearly startled, which was a sign of her guilt. What was she guilty about?

Could it be that she and her older brother...

No, absolutely not.

My elder brother has never been interested in women; he's thirty years old and has never had a woman by his side.

Even if he were to choose a woman, he would never choose Rong Zheng. Not to mention that Rong Zheng's status is vastly different from his, just considering that Rong Zheng is his wife, Song Shiyan would never have any other thoughts about her.

Rong Zheng's unusual behavior is real. Could it be that Rong Zheng has developed feelings for her elder brother in that way?

Song Shiyan is top-notch in both appearance and background. Moreover, he saved Rong Zheng's life. Women are always powerless against their saviors. In addition, she asked Song Shiyan to take care of her and her daughter, so she gradually fell in love with Song Shiyan.

The more Lu Peichuan thought about it, the more likely it seemed.

The thought that Rong Zheng might have fallen for another man behind his back fueled Lu Peichuan's anger. If that man were an ordinary person, he would destroy him without hesitation, showing everyone what would happen to the woman who dared to covet him.

This also lets Rong Zheng know that she can forget about liking any other man besides him!

But that man happened to be Song Shiyan, someone he dared not and could not touch.

The next moment, Lu Peichuan thought of something.

Was Rong Zheng doing this on purpose?

She deliberately acted as if she liked Song Shiyan in front of him because she knew he wouldn't dare to touch Song Shiyan, and she wanted to use this to get revenge for his previous betrayal.

He knew Rong Zheng's personality. She didn't care about being a wealthy wife at all. She was aloof and proud, and would never bow down to power or status. She would never do something as unconventional as liking her husband's older brother.

She likes Song Shiyan and uses him to get revenge on him.

Lu Peichuan believed the latter more.

Taking revenge on him means she hates him; love can breed hate, so Rong Zheng still loves him.

Having figured this out, Lu Peichuan's anger instantly dissipated. He immediately sent Rong Zheng a message: [Zhengzheng, I'm sorry. My mother went too far tonight and made you suffer. This kind of thing won't happen again. Which hotel are you staying at? I'll send Tangtang's things over tomorrow and apologize to you in person.]

The message was sent but the other party didn't reply for quite a while.

Lu Peichuan knew that Rong Zheng was still angry about what happened tonight, so he didn't bother her anymore. Instead, he looked at Xue Bai, who was driving in front, and said, "Check which hotel Zheng Zheng is staying at."

Xue Bai: "Okay, Mr. Lu."

Lu Peichuan arrived at his residence and saw Su Qingya waiting at the door. He frowned slightly and asked, "What are you doing here?"

Su Qingya affectionately took Lu Peichuan's arm, "Why did you change the password? I can't get in. I've been waiting for you here for a long time."

Lu Peichuan's cold gaze fell on his arm. "Let go."

Su Qingya released Lu Peichuan's arm, climbed up his neck, and clung to him like a snake. "Peichuan, I've thought it through. If you don't want to get married, then we won't. As long as I can be by your side and see you all the time, I'll be content. Please don't push me away anymore, okay?"

She then tiptoed to kiss his lips.

Lu Peichuan turned his head away, grabbed her waist, and pushed her away. "How many times do I have to tell you? It's over between us!"

Su Qingya shook her head, her eyes red. "No, I don't agree."

Lu Peichuan frowned, his eyes filled with indifference. "I'm in charge of this game. I've said from the beginning that I can't give you anything. Now I'm tired of you, so don't come looking for me again."

With tears in her eyes, Su Qingya looked at Lu Peichuan with deep affection, "I don't believe you have no feelings for me at all. You were clearly very happy when we were together before, and we even had Xiaobao. You..."

"Su Qingya!" Lu Peichuan interrupted her coldly, his eyes devoid of any emotion. "I've been indulging you for your brother's sake. If you keep pestering me, don't blame me for turning ruthless."

Su Qingya grabbed Lu Peichuan's hand, her posture humble and her voice pleading, "Peichuan, don't be like this. I love you, I can't live without you, I'll die without you."

Lu Peichuan shook off Su Qingya's hand. "Don't put on that life-or-death act in front of me. I went along with you before because I wanted to play along, but now..."

He paused, his voice cold and ruthless, "If you really want to die, then go ahead and die!"