Chapter 8

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“It’s okay, I’ll get you another bowl.”

Doctor Qin handed the medicine to her and left quickly. He even forgot to watch her to make sure she drank the medicine.

Lu Qi examined Doctor Qin’s back as he ran away in a hurry. Her eyes flashed with a calm smile that showed that she had seen through everything.

She closed the door and poured the bowl of medicine into the sink. With a cold and indifferent expression, she let it wash away and disappear.

The early morning sunlight dispersed the mist, and the melodious alarm was mixed with ear-piercing sounds of an argument.

Lu Qi rubbed her sleepy eyes and sat up. Stretching her body slightly, she vaguely heard Lu Wei’s voice.

She pushed the door open with a slight frown and leaned against the staircase with a thin blanket. As expected, she saw Lu Wei’s disgusting face.

In the living room, Lu Wei raised his voice and blamed Lu Han and Xie Jiao.

He said arrogantly, “When the Mo family and the Lu family made the engagement, no one expected that Mo Chen would actually be willing to fulfill the agreement. Moreover, she has already broken off the engagement! Based on the current situation, how can Lu Qi be worthy of the Mo family’s status?”

“In my opinion, you’d better bring Lu Qi to the Mo family to apologize and give the engagement to Nuannuan!”

Lu Qi slowly walked to the living room with a look of mockery in her eyes. She curled her red lips in disdain and gently sat opposite Lu Wei.

Lu Han looked at his precious daughter and could not bear to see her suffer. He suppressed the anger that was rising in his heart and said, “Lu Wei, what’s wrong with Qiqi? My daughter is worthy of the most outstanding man in the world. I will support her no matter who she wants to marry. Also, Mo Chen was the one who had brought up the engagement…”

“If you have other ideas, why don’t you bring Lu Nuannuan to the Mo family and ask them to come and talk to me?”

Lu Han straightened his back and answered.

Lu Qi’s eyes met his. He gently arched his eyebrows and revealed a comforting smile. He let out a slight sigh of relief.

Lu Han’s unyielding attitude surprised Lu Wei. Lu Wei’s eyes rolled as he thought of a countermeasure.

It just so happened that their father came out of the study room at this time. He coughed lightly and stared at them with a frown.

Lu Wei hurriedly ran over and held his arm. He deliberately instigated, “Dad! Please be reasonable! That’s the Mo family’s engagement! Look at Lu Qi’s stupid and lazy appearance now. How can she represent the Lu family?”

“The wife of the head of the Mo family often attends all kinds of banquets. If word gets out, how will others think of our family?”

Old Master Lu sat on the sofa. His eyes were sharp and astute as he sized up Lu Qi. Then, he furrowed his brows and revealed a disgusted expression.

Lu Qi lazily raised her eyes and looked back at him. Her expression was free and easy, even a little provocative.

Old Master Lu was a little surprised as Lu Qi sneered and revealed a mocking smile.

In the original owner’s memory, the old man of the Lu family was not considered a kind elder. Because he valued sons over daughters, his attitude toward her was always harsh and disdainful. This situation continued until Yu Yang got engaged to her and the old man finally smiled at her. However, in his words, he still reminded her to take care of Yu Yang in the future and find ways to benefit the Lu family.

Old Master Lu was so angry that he hit his walking stick. He stared at Lu Han and pressured, “Lu Wei is right!”

“Lu Qi marrying Mo Chen will only bring shame to the Lu family. The public will laugh at the Lu family for raising such an unruly and uneducated girl!”

“Mo Chen might not know about Yu Yang’s relationship with her yet. Bring a gift and visit the Mo family personally. Cancel the engagement and replace it with Nuannuan.”

Old Master Lu narrowed his shrewd eyes and pondered for a long while. Then, he slapped his leg and said, “In a few days, Mo Chen will definitely attend the Enterprise Day on behalf of the Mo family. Cooperate with Lu Wei and think of a way to bring Nuannuan and Mo Chen together. Do whatever it takes to make this happen!”

With the powerful support of the Mo family, the Lu family’s status in the four families would definitely rise to another level.

Old Master Lu nodded slightly, as if he had already seen the future of the Lu family.

Lu Wei raised his eyebrows proudly and looked at Lu Han. If Old Master Lu was willing to give the order, he would definitely do it. This marriage would definitely fall on Nuannuan!

Lu Qi sat quietly on the sofa and watched as they manipulated her own marriage.

She suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Old Master Lu as she said in a cold voice, “Since Lu Nuannuan is the daughter that the Lu family is proud of and is so outstanding in every aspect that she can crush other socialites, why would she use such a despicable and dirty method to curry favors with Mo Chen? Grandfather, aren’t you afraid that others will laugh at the Lu family if you let Lu Nuannuan climb onto Mo Chen’s bed in such a way?”

“If Mo Chen doesn’t have feelings for Lu Nuannuan and realizes that the Lu family is plotting against him, do you think the Lu family will only be humiliated? I’m afraid that all of our old friends in the financial circle will laugh at you!”

Old Master Lu was stunned.

Lu Qi contradicted Old master Lu in front of him. She stood up without a trace of fear and left the living room in a carefree manner.

She heard Old Master Lu scolding her from behind, and her expression was full of contempt and ridicule.

Old Master Lu held his breath. His lips were livid as he held his heart. His hand trembled as he pointed at Lu Qi’s back, unable to say anything.

Lu Wei and Lu Han quickly ran to his side and asked, “Dad, are you okay?”

Old Master Lu pushed Lu Han away with all his strength. His eyes were filled with anger as he roared, “Look at your daughter!”

“This matter is not negotiable. Lu Qi can forget about marrying into the Mo family! I will not allow it!”