Chapter 100

Chapter 100

Su Ci was about to ask Fu Gui about how the male extra had died when, in the next moment, she heard Xu Duo say that the renowned actor Xie Yinan had appeared.0

She watched the man pass by her, dressed in a tailored silver-gray suit with a black shirt underneath, exuding a refined and charming aura. He looked young, too. At just twenty-eight, Xie Yinan had already earned the title of "Best Actor," clearly a natural talent for the industry.0

Su Ci's gaze fell on his wrist, where he wore a steel bracelet watch that conveniently covered the spot where his life force should be visible. She couldn't see his life force.0

Su Ci withdrew her gaze.0

......0

That night, after finishing his scenes, Fu Baili returned to the Zhao family home, where everyone had already gone to bed.0

There was no food left on the dining table. Fu Baili self-deprecatingly curled his lips and made his way to his room in the dark.0

The door next to his opened.0

Light spilled out into the hallway as Zhao Youyou stood at the doorway. "Baili, you're back."0

"Were you waiting for me?" Fu Baili paused his hand on the doorknob.0

"Yes, I was worried about you since you came back so late."0

Fu Baili's cold expression softened as he approached Zhao Youyou. He kissed her forehead gently. "There were night scenes today."0

Zhao Youyou had heard earlier that Fu Baili was working as an extra.0

"Go to sleep. I need to pack a set of clothes and catch a bus to City A. There's a production there that needs extras. I'll be gone for three days." Fu Baili had promised the male extra he would go to City A with him.0

"How much will you earn?" Zhao Youyou bit her lip and asked.0

Fu Baili gently patted Zhao Youyou's hair and said, "The costs over there will be a bit higher, two hundred for two hundred days, three days will be six hundred."0

Zhao Youyou frowned deeply. She shook her head. "You shouldn't be like this. You shouldn't be living this kind of life, running around for just a few hundred dollars."0

In her memory, Fu Baili had always been unattainable, high above everyone else, a carefree and arrogant rich kid. He would never have cared about a few hundred dollars. When had he fallen so low as to become a background actor for just a hundred bucks?0

"Baili, go back to the Fu family. The Fu family's fortune is yours. You can't just give it away to someone else." Zhao Youyou couldn't accept Fu Baili's current state.0

"What's all this noise? Why aren't you asleep yet?"0

From across the hall, Zhao's father opened the door and saw Fu Baili and his daughter. His small eyes flashed with displeasure. "So the Fu young master is back. I was wondering who was still up so late. The Fu young master only needs to worry about eating and drinking, but we're different. We have work tomorrow."0

"I'm just back to pack some things." Fu Baili entered his room and closed the door.0

"What's he saying? Is he leaving our house to go back to the Fu family?" Zhao's father asked his daughter.0

Zhao Youyou looked troubled.0

Then, she saw Fu Baili emerge from the room again, carrying a black backpack, and stride out without looking back. "Baili..."0

Fu Baili didn't turn around.0

"It's good if he's going back to the Fu family. Don't stop him," Zhao's father said, even considering going to see Fu Baili off and asking if he needed help finding a ride. It was late, and taxis were hard to come by.0

"He's not going back to the Fu family. He's going to work," Zhao Youyou said, her expression dimming as she heard the door close.0

Zhao's father looked at his daughter. "What kind of work?"0

Zhao Youyou bit her lip and whispered, "Extra work. A couple of hundred a day. He'll be gone for three days."0

"He's out of his mind. Leaving his position as the Fu family's young master to go be an extra? What a disgrace!" Zhao's father was furious. "Even if he goes back to the Fu family, they already have a new heir. The Fu family probably already considers Fu Baili useless and weak, which is why they gave up on him so easily."0

"I told you before. Without the Fu family's identity, he's just a good-for-nothing. Now you see it for yourself."0

"Dad..." Zhao Youyou couldn't refute her father's words.0

"Now your brother is the heir of the Lu family. Don't be so short-sighted and focus only on a useless man. Tomorrow, we'll go to the Lu family and get the money." With that, Zhao's father went back to his room to rest.0

Zhao Youyou was overwhelmed with mixed emotions.0

She liked Fu Baili, but she liked the old Fu Baili, the one who was high and mighty, not the one who had fallen so low as to become an extra.0

The next day, Zhao Youyou followed her father and mother to the Lu Group. Compared to their last visit to the Lu family, Zhao Youyou felt intimidated.0

"Dad, do you really think this plan will work?"0

Zhao's father was confident. "When dealing with big matters, you can't be timid. Just follow my lead."0

Zhao Youyou nodded and followed her father into the Lu Group's towering building. The luxurious and grand design of the lobby made her dizzy with awe. She was reminded once again of how wealthy the Lu family was.0

All of this would belong to her brother, Lu Zhe.0

Zhao Youyou regretted her decision. After being reborn, she shouldn't have tried to distance herself from Lu Zhe, to avoid his affections.0

If she had been nicer to him, if she had persuaded her parents not to kick him out of the Zhao family, Lu Zhe, with his character, would have doted on her like a princess, no less than any other wealthy daughter.0

Zhao Youyou regretted not seizing the opportunity of her rebirth.0

As they tried to enter, they were stopped by a security guard. "Please wait. Non-employees need to register at the front desk to enter."0

Unlike their previous visit, where they had been timid and unsure, this time, Zhao's father was full of confidence. "I'm here to see your boss."0

The security guard remained expressionless. "Please register at the front desk."0

Unable to proceed, Zhao's father walked to the front desk.0

The receptionist was very polite. "Hello, sir and madam."0

Zhao's father directly stated, "Call your boss down. I need to speak with him."0

The receptionist was taken aback. She couldn't help but glance at the three of them, who didn't seem like clients with business. "Do you have an appointment with President Lu or Vice President Lu?"0

"No appointment necessary. I'm the father of your Vice President Lu. Just tell him to come down." Zhao's father stood tall, his hands behind his back, as if inspecting his own property.0n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

The receptionist found this group rather bizarre. "I'm sorry, but to meet President Lu or Vice President Lu, you need to make an appointment in advance or contact them directly."0

Zhao Youyou sensed the receptionist's strange look. Did working in a big group make even the employees look down on her and her family?0

"Could you please inform Vice President Lu that his sister and parents are waiting in the lobby?" Zhao Youyou suppressed her discomfort and politely asked the receptionist.0

Sister? Parents?0

Vice President Lu's parents were President Lu and Mrs. Lu, weren't they? How did these people suddenly appear?0

The receptionist dialed the assistant to Vice President Lu.0

After reporting the situation, she quickly received a reply. "I'm sorry, Vice President Lu is very busy right now and can't meet you."0

In the phone call, the assistant had instructed the receptionist to ask these people to leave, which she had conveyed politely.0

"Did you make it clear who is looking for him?" Zhao's father was dissatisfied.0

The receptionist replied, "It has been made clear."0

Just as Zhao Youyou was about to say something, a melodious voice spoke up. "Hello, I'm here to see Lu Zhe. Could you please inform him?"0

Zhao Youyou turned her head and saw Su Ci!0

What was she doing here?0

The receptionist was clearly stunned by the sudden appearance of the girl. She looked a bit dazed. "Please... wait a moment. May I ask your name, miss?"0

"Su Ci."0

The receptionist immediately made a phone call.0

On the other end, the assistant instructed her to ensure that Miss Su was well taken care of.0

After hanging up, the receptionist politely said, "Miss Su, please wait a moment."0

Su Ci nodded. "Thank you."0

She turned her head and met Zhao Youyou's astonished gaze.0

Glancing to the side, she saw Zhao's father and Zhao's mother as well.0

Su Ci had seen Zhao's father and Zhao's mother when she was a rabbit. At that time, Lu Zhe had gone to the Zhao family to pack his things, and the couple had argued with the other pair over the lottery ticket. She remembered them clearly.0

Were they also here to see Lu Zhe?0

When Zhao's father heard that this girl could go up, while they were about to be turned away, he struggled to suppress his anger and prepared to follow the girl up.0

Today, he couldn't have come for nothing.0

Not long after, the elevator doors opened, and a tall figure stepped out quickly, striding forward.0

The receptionist was astonished; she had never expected that Young Master Lu would come down personally to receive someone.0

The room was warm, and Lu Zhe sat down beside her. "No."0

"Good," Su Ci leaned closer to Lu Zhe. "I don't want any drama of a female secretary seducing the boss."0

Lu Zhe glanced at her, unable to resist pinching her smooth cheeks. "What are you thinking about?"0

Su Ci acted cute: "Thinking about you."0

Lu Zhe chuckled softly, amused by the sweet words from the girl. "Why did you suddenly come to the company to see me?"0

"I was bored and had nothing to do, so I came to bother you," Su Ci said softly, leaning against Lu Zhe. She wrapped her arms around his waist. "I'm going to City A tomorrow. Do you want to come with me?"0

Lu Zhe thought for a moment. "To save someone?"0

Su Ci nodded. Lu Zhe was getting to know her better.0

Gently, Lu Zhe tucked the stray hairs behind her ear. "I'll go with you." He wouldn't let her act alone.0

Su Ci smiled. "Okay."0

The girl's hands were like restless little rabbits, moving everywhere. After just a moment of holding him, her hands slipped under Lu Zhe's suit jacket.0

Through the thin white shirt, her hands roamed freely.0

Su Ci could feel the muscles under her palms tighten instantly. They were firm, and through the thin shirt, she could make out the contours of his muscles.0

"Tuan Tuan," Lu Zhe's voice darkened, trying to stop the girl's restless hands.0

Su Ci heard the warning in Lu Zhe's tone, but she was bold and not one to listen. Her hands continued their mischief, and she complained, "That night, I didn't get to touch you properly."0

She felt like she had missed out and wanted to make up for it now, while no one was around.0

Lu Zhe was both amused and helpless.0

The girl's hands were not only fair and beautiful but also soft as silk. With such soft hands touching him everywhere, Lu Zhe felt his muscles tighten painfully.0

He leaned down and whispered softly in her ear, "Tuan Tuan, there's a restroom in the office. Do you want me to take you in and take off my jacket so you can see properly?"0

Su Ci's eyes lit up instantly. "Yes!"0

Lu Zhe's lips curved, and his dark eyes filled with laughter. "Alright."0

He picked her up and walked toward the restroom.0

Su Ci didn't hold back. Not only did she make Lu Zhe take off his jacket, but she also unbuttoned his shirt, wanting to touch him without any barriers.0

The young man's lean muscles were stunning. Su Ci was like a little rascal, staring without blinking, making Lu Zhe's ears turn red.0

After a few rounds of touching, the little rascal was pinned down by Lu Zhe.0

Lu Zhe's lips were as cold as ever but soft. Su Ci greedily licked them, and what followed was a fierce kiss.0

She remembered the last time, it had been quite enjoyable. So when she felt Lu Zhe's reaction, Su Ci smiled mischievously, her gaze deliberately sweeping downward.0

Lu Zhe's eyes darkened, filled with desire. His breathing grew heavier. "There are no condoms here. We can't do this." He was trying his best to suppress his desires, despite the aching need in his body.0

He had been too reckless.0

"I have some," Su Ci said, her eyes narrowing mischievously. Her lips were kissed red, and her hair was a mess. She looked like a seductive little temptress.0

Lu Zhe was momentarily stunned.0

"From last time. I left them in my bag," she explained.0

Lu Zhe remembered the first time, when the girl had pulled out a variety of boxes from her bag. He couldn't help but chuckle. "Sorry, I'll make sure to carry them with me next time."0

He had little experience in this area, but he couldn't keep relying on her to prepare these things.0

Feeling the rapid and bold change in the young man's body, Su Ci blushed slightly, remembering how her legs had turned to jelly last time.0

She pushed against Lu Zhe, reminding him, "I still need to go home for dinner later." He couldn't get too carried away.0

"Okay," Lu Zhe replied, already lost in the softness.0

Su Ci hummed softly, teasing him deliberately and wriggling her body. "You don't need to work anymore? Maybe I should wait until you're done... Ah."0

Su Ci felt a surge of sensitivity.0

Lu Zhe lowered his head, his arm muscles clearly defined as he propped himself up. He almost growled, "You asked for it!"0

Outside the door, the Zhao family, thrown out, was seething with anger, cursing loudly at the building.0

At that moment, someone stopped at the entrance.0

"What are you causing a scene for?" Lu Chen was surrounded by a group of bodyguards.0

The security guards at the door spoke in unison, respectfully: "Mr. Lu."0

Mr. Lu?0

Zhao's father and Zhao's mother were shocked. They turned around and saw the man with features somewhat similar to Lu Zhe. Was this Lu Zhe's father?0

Zhao Youyou had seen Lu Chen at the school's welcome party. Now, up close, she thought Lu Zhe looked even more like him.0

Zhao's father tried to calm down, no longer as arrogant as he had been in front of Lu Zhe. He swallowed hard and extended his hand toward Lu Chen. "Mr. Lu, hello. We are Lu Zhe's foster parents, and this is Lu Zhe's sister. Nice to meet you."0

Lu Chen raised an eyebrow, glancing at Zhao's father's hand with disdain before looking away.0

"You're causing trouble at my company?" Lu Chen said lazily.0

Zhao's father awkwardly retracted his hand. "Not causing trouble. We just wanted to see Lu Zhe and talk about something. But we were thrown out by these security guards. However, we can talk to you, Mr. Lu."0

"Yes, yes," Zhao's mother chimed in, meekly agreeing with her husband's words. She didn't dare to speak up in front of Lu Chen.0

"Talk to me?" Lu Chen sneered. "What kind of identity do you have to talk to me?"0

Lu Chen was always arrogant, giving no face to anyone. Except for Wen Ya, no one could control him.0

Zhao's father and Zhao's mother were utterly embarrassed, and even Zhao Youyou's face turned pale.0

"Go ahead, let's hear your nonsense," Lu Chen said condescendingly.0

Zhao's father forced a smile, trying to flatter Lu Chen. "Well, we think we treated Lu Zhe well. We raised him with great effort. Now that our situation is bad, we want to..."0

Lu Chen raised an eyebrow, his peach blossom eyes filled with mockery. "You want money?"0

Zhao's father's breath caught.0

Lu Chen's peach blossom eyes showed a cold glint. He sneered. "How much?"0

Zhao's father saw hope and said with a smile, "Not much. We only want ten million and a house."0

Lu Chen's peach blossom eyes turned sharp and fierce. He laughed coldly and asked his assistant, "How much does it cost to raise a child in a family like theirs?"0

The assistant replied quickly, "From elementary to middle school is nine years of compulsory education. High school tuition was paid by the young master himself. The Zhao family didn't contribute a penny. So, the expenses would only be for food and clothing, not exceeding one hundred thousand."0

Lu Chen stroked his chin. "Let's say one hundred thousand. You want ten million? Are you crazy? I don't mind having someone send you to a mental hospital."0

Lu Chen was a businessman, how could he possibly make a losing deal or be swindled out of money?0

"Lu Zhe is the heir of the Lu family, how could he only be worth one hundred thousand?" Zhao's father was unwilling.0

Lu Chen sneered, "Not satisfied? Then forget it."0

He looked at Zhao's father with his smiling peach blossom eyes, "I'm different from my son. Maybe he grew up in your family and would show mercy to you, but I certainly won't."0

Zhao's father and Zhao's mother were stunned, feeling a chill down their spines under his gaze, yet they still didn't give up, "If you don't pay up, I'll let the whole country see what a stingy face the Lu family has."0

The smile on Lu Chen's lips disappeared, "Do you know? It's very easy to kill someone, to make someone disappear without a trace. But, those things aren't fun."0

Zhao Youyou felt a chill run down her spine. The next second, she heard Lu Zhe's father say, "I prefer to watch someone slowly fall into despair, powerless, crying and begging for mercy."0

Zhao's father and Zhao's mother were instantly scared and their legs went weak.0

Lu Chen's words made people tremble, "Eggs trying to smash jade? Truly courting death. Get out."0

Last time he heard his wife complain about the Zhao family's greed, he had already taken note. This time the Zhao family came to his door, he wouldn't be as considerate as his wife or son. Whoever made him uncomfortable, he would deal with them. Especially those who made his wife uncomfortable, they deserved to die ten times over.0

Zhao's father wanted to speak again, but was pulled back by Zhao Youyou, "Dad, don't say anything, let's go."0

Their family had no ability to deal with the Lu family, their biggest leverage was the nurturing grace towards Lu Zhe, but if the other party didn't care about it, they were nothing.0

Zhao Youyou sensitively felt that Lu Zhe's father wasn't joking, he really would deal with their family.0

Zhao's father was pulled away by Zhao Youyou, while Zhao's mother was trembling, not daring to make a sound, and quickly followed them out.0

Lu Chen found it extremely boring. He instructed his assistant, "Play with them slowly, make sure this family can't stay in City B, and never appear in front of my wife and son again."0

The assistant had been with Lu Chen for many years, he quickly responded, "Yes, Mr. Lu."