Chapter 420
Chapter 420
[Wuwu, Brother Lu, when will you come back to school? I miss you! (crying)]
This was a message from Lin Ze, with dozens of unread messages.
A round-faced, slightly chubby figure carrying a big spear running around flashed in Lu Sheng’s mind, making him want to laugh.
After thinking for a moment, he replied, “I’ll pass by Jingdu in a while, I’ll tell you then.”
The message was sent, but Lin Ze did not reply. He was probably training or something, as he is in his freshman year, the busiest time for his studies.
Lu Sheng indeed had the idea of returning to Jingdu Province to gather with old friends. Because the venue for this military exhibition was set in the Central Military Region, which was very close to Jingdu Province.
Adjacent to the Dragon Kingdom’s Sea area, was the most dangerous Catacomb in the entire nation—the Abyssal Cave.
Whether it be firearms or martial artists, their combat abilities were greatly affected in the water. Beasts emerging from the water were unpredictable and extremely dangerous.
“They said that the venue for the World Military Exhibition is mostly island terrain, and the format of the military exhibition is based on the rules of the World Military Exhibition, which can be considered a rehearsal for the World Military Exhibition … I wonder what the Abyssal Cave is like.”
Lu Sheng’s fingers lightly tapped on the armrest of the seat. He then looked at the messages from Yang Yuan, Liu Qiming, and others, replying selectively.
Originally, he planned to surprise his family by suddenly going home, but after thinking about it, he mentioned it in the group chat.
Then within a minute, he received dozens of messages tagging him.
His father Lu Hai and mother Zheng Yufen seemed afraid he wouldn’t see the messages, tagging him even when typing punctuation marks, giving Lu Sheng a headache.
After briefly mentioning the time he’d go home, Lu Sheng lied that he had something to do and quickly closed the family group chat.
He then started browsing through his Moments.
Nothing interesting to see.
Middle school classmates, high school classmates, university classmates … no matter which circle, Lu Sheng was out of place with them. Compared to ordinary people, he was already someone from another world, another level.
“Hmm?” Lu Sheng suddenly saw a Moment from He Ling Su.
There was only a photo in the Moment. The photo showed a hand holding a plane ticket, with the background being Baihe City Airport.
“Jingdu Province …” Lu Sheng saw the destination on He Ling Su’s ticket was Jingdu, feeling slightly surprised.
Under He Ling Su’s Moment, there were comments and likes from people Lu Sheng knew.
Lu Qinghe: [Sister Ling Su going to Jingdu on a business trip? Going to hang out with my brother! Get a meal from him!]
He Ling Su replied: [Haha, every time I eat with him, I end up paying … (speechless)]
Lu Qinghe: [Really? Is my brother such a person?!]
He Ling Su: [Exactly, he usually hides it very well…]
“Looks like Lu Qinghe’s study assignments are still light work for her, having time to scroll through Moments and chat, always replying instantly …”
Lu Sheng’s face was expressionless, looking at the dozens of comments from the two women discussing whether he was stingy.
Considering this trip back, he decided to modify Lu Qinghe’s daily training assignments.
“Let’s increase it fivefold. At Lu Qinghe’s age, with just this bit of strength, how can she sleep at night, and how can she have the face to scroll through her phone during the day…”
Lu Sheng thought to himself, dialing He Ling Su’s number.
The call was quickly connected.
“Hello.”
Lu Sheng didn’t waste words, directly asking: “Are you in Jingdu? What are you doing?”
“Business related, and also …”
He Ling Su’s voice hesitated for a moment, then said softly: “The old master of the Chen family is about to celebrate his 90th birthday, and the Chen family invited me over …”
“The Chen family …”
Lu Sheng’s eyes flickered, calmly saying: “Do you need me to do anything for you?”
“No need.”
He Ling Su’s tone was quite calm, “The Chen family has been quite courteous to me, no expected difficulties.”
Since He Ling Su said so, Lu Sheng didn’t say anything more, just said: “If there’s anything, find me anytime. Also, I’ll be in Jingdu in a few days, if you haven’t left by then, let’s meet up.”
“Okay.”
On the other end of the phone, He Ling Su hung up the call and slowly put down her phone.
Sitting across from He Ling Su was a young man in a white suit with handsome features. His eyes flickered as he asked: “Is it that Mr. Lu?”
He Ling Su nodded.
The man in the white suit said: “If there’s a chance, invite Mr. Lu over to the house. Many elders in the family are quite interested in him …”
He Ling Su’s expression remained indifferent, “Let’s talk about it later. He’s always busy with martial arts and doesn’t have much time.”
“Oh, really? I was just saying … haha …”
The man in the white suit chuckled, sipping his coffee, with an inexplicable gleam in his eyes.
…
“The Chen family invited He Ling Su to the birthday banquet, extending friendly gestures to encourage her return. Are they targeting the output value of Ling-Sheng Pharmaceuticals, having realized that hard tactics don’t work and now resorting to softer methods?”
Lu Sheng hung up the call, his face expressionless.
He wasn’t worried about anything.
He Ling Su was a smart person, and the little tricks of the Chen family, if he could see through them, so could she.
Moreover, 90% of the shares of Ling-Sheng Pharmaceuticals were in his hands. Even if He Ling Su was swayed by their emotional card, without his approval, no one could do anything.
“Even if we step back a thousand steps, with the power I currently hold, a mere Chen family in Jingdu …”
Lu Sheng shook his head, not bothering to think any further. He could think of more than ten thousand ways to solve this problem.
Lu Sheng thus spent his time idly on the train.
About half an hour later, Li Die, who was sitting diagonally opposite him, stood up, walked to him, and asked: “Sir, may I serve you a meal now?”
“No, I’m not hungry yet.”
Lu Sheng lightly touched the teacup with the back of his hand and casually said: “The tea is cold, pour me another cup.”
“Yes.” Li Die picked up the teacup and quickly walked towards the tea station. She turned her back to Lu Sheng and soon poured a cup of hot tea, bringing it back to him.
Lu Sheng didn’t even look up, continuing to browse his phone.
Li Die returned to her original seat, keeping her head down. But the corner of her eye always stayed on the teacup beside Lu Sheng’s hand.
As time ticked by, Lu Sheng focused on his phone, showing no intention of drinking tea.
Three minutes later, Li Die finally couldn’t help but say: “Sir, the tea will get cold.”
“Oh …” Lu Sheng raised his head, a trace of realization appearing on his handsome face, as if he just remembered there was a cup of tea he hadn’t drunk.
Lu Sheng casually picked up the teacup, opened the lid, and lightly blew on it.
“As long as he drinks it, my task is completed.”
Li Die stared intently at Lu Sheng’s actions, thinking silently in her heart.
But just as Lu Sheng’s lips were about to touch the rim of the cup … Lu Sheng stopped, looking up at Li Die.
Li Die hurriedly lowered her head.