Beauty Chairwoman's Bodyguard Expert

"Could it be that Dou Fangfang hasn’t left the Lu Family yet? After all, with this heavy rain, she might still be staying there. We might not have failed yet."

Just as Tang Kang’an’s words fell, a cautious voice sounded.

Upon hearing this, Tang Kang’an’s expression turned even colder, and he said heavily in a cold tone, "You’d better pray that Dou Fangfang really hasn’t left the Lu Family. Otherwise, if we fail, relying on the Lu Family’s influence in Jiangnan, finding us would be way too easy."

Hearing Tang Kang’an’s words, everyone’s mood seemed shrouded in gloom. This was the best outcome; otherwise, all that awaited them was death. The Lu Family would never allow them to escape Jiangnan, and they couldn’t escape because Jiangnan is the Lu Family’s stronghold, just like Shu is the Tang Family’s stronghold. Regarding Jiangnan, the Lu Family has absolute control.

Meanwhile, within the Lu Family.

The gale howled past, making the branches rustle. The torrential rain beat upon the tiles, shattering and pooling together, flowing down the eaves to the ground, sounding like rain striking banana leaves, a rhythmic pattering.

Lu Haoyue was not inside the room at the moment but was standing in a pavilion within the Lu Family, his gaze quietly watching the rain-soaked night. The gale mixed with the sudden rain swept by, yet it did not come near him as if blocked by an invisible force, turning into a gentle breeze, brushing gently past Lu Haoyue.

"Clap!" "Clap!" "Clap!"

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps sounded from not far away, somewhat piercing in the dark night.

Soon, a figure appeared at the corner, making their way toward the pavilion. Under the glow of the lights, the newcomer’s face could be seen clearly; it was the Lu Family’s housekeeper, Lu Chuan, who had just saved Dou Fangfang.

Lu Chuan held an umbrella, and no matter how fierce the gale outside was, it couldn’t sway his umbrella in the slightest. From this, it could be seen that Lu Chuan’s control over True Qi had reached an extraordinarily precise and terrifying level.

"Family Head." Once he entered the pavilion, Lu Chuan put away his umbrella and spoke respectfully to Lu Haoyue.

"Housekeeper Lu, you’re back."

Lu Haoyue slowly turned around, his gaze falling on Lu Chuan, speaking with a quiet tone, "Housekeeper Lu, was it the Tang Family who made a move on Fangfang?"

"Yes!"

Lu Chuan nodded and said, "Someone acted tonight; they were all at the Peak of Early Stage Mythical, and they all wore masks. Without a doubt, they should be from the Tang Family."

"How is the situation?" Lu Haoyue asked indifferently.

"All were killed. I feared these people might be death soldiers who could harm Lady Fangfang, so I took action without mercy, killing them all. I hope the Family Head will forgive me."

"No worries, killed means killed. They’re just a bunch of deserved-to-die people."

Lu Haoyue waved his hand casually, his expression showing no emotion. To him, the Lu Family had already torn ties with the Tang Family. Even if they killed the Tang Family’s people, it didn’t matter. Even if they wiped out the Tang Family entirely, his expression wouldn’t change one bit. Those who deserve to die should just die; he never takes these things to heart.

"Housekeeper Lu, also, I asked you to monitor the entire Jiangnan. Are there any results? Since they dare to kidnap Dou Fangfang, there must be a mastermind behind it. Have you found where the mastermind is hiding?" Lu Haoyue spoke again.

His tone remained as calm as ever, but when it reached Lu Chuan’s ears, it brought a chilling terror. He could hear the murderous intent inherent in Lu Haoyue’s voice.

"We’re investigating with all our might. As long as they are hiding in Jiangnan, we will surely find them. I believe news will come back soon." Lu Chuan said.

"Good, expedite the investigation. Since they came, don’t let them go back." Lu Haoyue said nonchalantly, neither happy nor sad.

At this moment, Lu Haoyue’s face showed no expression, only a calmness as if killing a few people was as simple as squashing an ant, unable to stir any waves in his heart.

But only Lu Haoyue himself knew that he was no longer alone. All his mercy must be put away and absolutely without expression, because he was no longer the young master of the Lu Family but the Family Head. He bore the entire Lu Family on his shoulders, and all his words and deeds must be for the Lu Family. Mercy, softness, these are the greatest taboos for a Family Head.

Moreover, the Lu Family and the Tang Family had already torn apart their facades. Eventually, an earthshaking battle would erupt. Mercy to the enemy at this point equates to cruelty to oneself in the future. Since they have acted, mercy and compassion must be put aside, and all enemies must be slain to the last, leaving none alive.

After hearing Lu Haoyue’s words and seeing his calm and undisturbed face, Lu Chuan sighed inwardly. After this, Lu Haoyue might never return to how he was, never going back to a time without calculations, because now Lu Haoyue is the Family Head of the Lu Family, carrying the Lu Family on his shoulders.

"Housekeeper Lu, once you hear back, send someone over and kill them all. Also, if it’s someone from the Tang Family leading, don’t kill them, send them to Rose, let her vent her anger."

Lu Haoyue spoke calmly again. Clearly, he was aware of Rose’s hatred toward the Tang Family; otherwise, he wouldn’t spare anyone from the Tang Family.

Lu Chuan nodded, "Family Head, I know what to do."

Saying this, Lu Chuan hesitated and said, "Family Head, if we push the Tang Family too hard, won’t they be forced to desperate measures? If we push them to the edge and they take reckless actions now, it would be very disadvantageous for us."

This period, although the Lu Family once again showed its remarkable prowess and was nearly an invincible overlord in Jiangnan, untouchable by anyone, in reality, the Lu Family was strong on the outside but weak internally. It appeared strong, but in reality, it was a paper tiger, seemingly aggressive but not yet at the true pinnacle.

If at this time they forced the Tang Family and Lu Family into a desperate, mutual destruction, it would be a damaging thousand to themselves, eight hundred to the enemy, entirely a loss without gain, very unwise. Once it reached that point, the Lu Family would face attacks from all of China, because no one wanted to see the rise of the Lu Family.