Chapter 614: The Policewoman’s Unnamed Jealousy
All of Zhang Lu’s thoughts were focused on Ye Fan. She knew the terror of Li Erye, so she came with a heart full of fear to inquire about the reason. She didn’t care about Li Chenggui and the other two, and was not polite to them as they babbled self-importantly in front of her. After all, even if Li Chenggui and the others were business moguls, what did it have to do with her?
Li Chenggui and the other two were utterly furious, almost exploding from Zhang Lu’s tirade. In their eyes, Zhang Lu was just a nobody daring to speak so brazenly in front of them. How could they possibly accept that?
Zhang Lu entered the villa and saw Ye Fan, immediately shouting, "Ye Fan, have you gone mad? I know you’re very strong, much stronger than me, but a Human Body Limit expert, the pillar supporting the richest man in the Northwest’s Li Family, is not someone you can match."
She was deeply concerned, the urgency on her face clearly visible.
"Ha, you’re boosting others’ morale while undermining my courage," Ye Fan said blandly.
Zhang Lu couldn’t stand Ye Fan’s attitude, looking indifferent and unconcerned, making her even more puzzled and helplessly saying, "How can you be so impulsive? Even if Li Erye wants to bully you with his power, you can choose not to respond. Why fight him to the death? It’s obvious to anyone that Li Erye wants to oppress you with his fame. You don’t have to act ignorant. What’s a little grievance worth? A real man can bend or stretch, much better than facing death, right?"
She deeply understood what a Human Body Limit expert represents—an unbeatable existence. And she was well aware of Li Erye’s legend and power, hence her worry.
She couldn’t foresee what the outcome would be if Ye Fan decided to battle, knowing there wouldn’t be a good end.
"Do you really think I would fear a Human Body Limit expert?" Ye Fan said blandly.
"It’s not about fearing, it’s about whether you can be his enemy. If you can’t, you’d be heading to your death," Zhang Lu was anxious, glaring at Ye Fan, then looked at Mengyao and asked, "Aren’t you worried? Li Erye has been a roaring tiger in the Northwest for years, untouchable by anyone."
"Especially since Li Erye is famously arrogant, disregarding everyone. Being his enemy is dangerous," Zhang Lu said urgently, "If Ye Fan loses, then Chu Group is finished. Have you considered the consequences? Will you end up being a pair of Yellow Springs spouses with Ye Fan?"
"You’re overthinking it," Mengyao said seriously.
Ye Fan and Mengyao knew Zhang Lu was genuinely concerned about their situation and the fate of Chu Group, so they appreciated Zhang Lu’s sincerity. However, Zhang Lu was clearly overthinking things; if she knew about Ye Fan’s identity and strength, she definitely wouldn’t be as worried.
"I’m overthinking it?" Zhang Lu was stunned, recalling Old Fu’s advice that also said she was overthinking. She didn’t understand where she had overthought. Heaven and earth testify to her actual concerns, how could she be overthinking?
"What’s going on? Is there something else behind the battle?" Zhang Lu pursued the question.
Mengyao silently smiled, glancing at Ye Fan, saying, "Let him tell you himself."
Whether Ye Fan would reveal his identity to Zhang Lu was not for Mengyao to decide; it was entirely up to Ye Fan.
"You have something you’re hiding from me?" Zhang Lu stared at Ye Fan intently.
"It’s not that I’m hiding anything from you; I am a Human Body Limit expert. So, I don’t fear the so-called Li Family’s Li Erye," Ye Fan said seriously, "Even if I face Li Erye, what could he do to me?"
"You’re not joking, are you?" Zhang Lu’s eyes widened, her expression shocked, staring at Ye Fan as if she had seen a ghost.
Her breathing suddenly became uneven, shocked to the extreme by Ye Fan’s words.
Even though, from his tone, Ye Fan exhibited immense confidence.
She couldn’t help but wonder and suspect.
Mengyao was able to quickly accept the words Human Body Limit expert because, even if she understood it, she merely regarded the significance, strength that these words represent.
But in Zhang Lu’s view, it was not that simple; achieving a Human Body Limit was akin to ascending to heaven.
Countless top experts would be unable to reach the Human Body Limit in their lifetime, accomplishing earth-level strength was already extraordinary fortune.
"Do I look like I’m joking?" Ye Fan looked at Zhang Lu warmly.
"No," Zhang Lu absentmindedly shook her head.
"So, there’s no need to worry, nothing will happen," Ye Fan assured.
Mengyao also said, "Just relax and stop worrying about us. We wouldn’t make rash decisions in the face of life or death."
"No wonder Ye Fan doesn’t regard Li Erye, Mengyao also is unworried, turns out they already possess enough strength, there’s no need to worry about Li Erye."
"No wonder Old Fu repeatedly assured me that Ye Fan wouldn’t face any trouble, subtly suggesting I get close to Ye Fan, hoping for a romance between us. It seems Old Fu always knew about Ye Fan’s strength and went to great lengths to suppress. Previously aiming to bond me and Ye Fan was surely to draw in Ye Fan."
"No wonder the political circle’s attitude shifted drastically, the former five family allies from politics began acting against Chu Group, then suddenly changed course. Behind this must be Old Fu’s actions, wanting Ye Fan and Li Erye in opposing camps, leveraging the tension between Chu Group and the five families, leading to the current showdown."
Zhang Lu suddenly comprehended much, confirming that concern often leads to confusion. After Ye Fan’s explanation, she was genuinely enlightened.
All her worries disappeared instantly, replaced by a deep sense of blame.
"You’re a Human Body Limit expert, such a crucial thing, how did I not know? Are we still friends? Making me worry blindly, while you both remain calm to the extreme. Consider me a friend, won’t you?" Zhang Lu spoke with grievance.
Her tone bore three parts blame, three parts grievance, and three parts envy.
Plus, one part jealousy.
Her blame naturally aimed at Ye Fan, having experienced many things together, hiding such a vital matter surely warranted blame.
The grievance arises from blaming Ye Fan and Mengyao for not treating her as a friend.
As for the envy, it’s naturally directed at Mengyao, lucky to meet someone like Ye Fan.
Regarding jealousy, that’s a daughter’s feelings, not daring to show any of it, otherwise, how could she remain friends with Mengyao or interact with Ye Fan?