However, Liu Ergou had only heard rumors and didn't know the specifics. He was not only unclear on these matters but also completely unaware of the situation between Cai Qiang and Lu Shuangyue. Even so, just listening to their conversation revealed a great deal of information.
If I'm not mistaken, this Cai Qiang must be pursuing Lu Shuangyue, but she clearly detests him.
While Liu Ergou was mulling this over, Cai Qiang's voice sounded again from outside the door.
"Oh, Yue Yue, how can you say sothing so cold and heartless? Aren't you afraid of breaking my heart!"
Just hearing the na "Yue Yue" made Liu Ergou's skin crawl. He'd never imagined a man could be so disgusting. He couldn't help but shudder.
Lu Shuangyue's reaction was no better. She even gagged.
Imdiately after, she said, "Cai Qiang, give it up. There's no chance for us, so don't even think about it! And don't think I don't know what your family is plotting. You'd better hurry ho!"
"Don't force my hand. I don't want to say anything uglier."
Hearing this, Cai Qiang adopted a wounded tone. "Yue Yue, how can you treat this way? My feelings for you are completely sincere! I would never deceive you!"
But after saying this, his tone abruptly shifted. In a different voice, he said, "Yue Yue, I know your Baozhi Hall is facing a crisis. If you're willing to marry , I can offer a large sum of money to help your family with its cash flow! Then, our two families can join forces! I guarantee no one in the city will be a match for us!"
Anyone else might have already agreed to Cai Qiang's conditions. Unfortunately for him, he was dealing with Lu Shuangyue.
"Shut up, Cai Qiang! How can you say such shaless things with a straight face?" she retorted. "Others might not know what you're really like, but do you think I don't? You already have a wife at ho, yet you still have designs on ! You want to be your mistress? In your dreams! That's absolutely impossible. Now, get lost!"
Liu Ergou was sowhat surprised by Lu Shuangyue's words. I can't believe Cai Qiang is already married! And no one even knew about it! But that's not even the main thing. The most shocking part is his shalessness. It's on another level. How could he even bring himself to say sothing like that?
However, to Liu Ergou's astonishnt, sothing even more shocking was yet to co.
He heard Cai Qiang reply, "Didn't I already tell you, Yue Yue? You don't need to worry about my wife at ho. Besides, wasn't it normal in ancient tis for a man to have three wives and four concubines? If it bothers you, then from now on, you'll be the primary wife, and she'll be the secondary one! How about that?"
Hearing this, Liu Ergou was utterly flabbergasted. I've seen shaless people before, but never anyone *this* shaless.
But the shalessness didn't end there.
Cai Qiang continued, "Rest assured, Yue Yue. Once you're with , no one will dare to gossip about you! You have my word!"
Shaless. Truly, utterly shaless. Liu Ergou felt his entire worldview had just been shattered and rebuilt. Compared to him, I'm practically an angel.
By this point, Lu Shuangyue was ntally and emotionally exhausted by Cai Qiang's tornt.
"Cai Qiang, I'm telling you one last ti!" she said, her voice strained. "Whether you're married or not, I would rather die than marry you. Give up on that fantasy and stop daydreaming! Just get the hell out of here!"
Outside the door, Cai Qiang's tone changed completely upon hearing her resolute words, twisting from gentle persuasion into malice.
"Yue Yue, don't be so ungrateful. Out of all the won out there, I chose you. You should consider it an honor! I'm telling you right now, if you reject , just watch and see if I don't make a move against your Baozhi Hall! The Hall is already teetering on the brink. The slightest external pressure could send it into an irrecoverable spiral! I advise you to think it over carefully before you decide. I..."
Before Cai Qiang could finish, Lu Shuangyue shouted again, "Get lost! Just get the hell out! I'd rather Baozhi Hall go under than cooperate with you, let alone marry you! Just give it up! You think threatening will work? You damn sissy, piss off!"
These words made Cai Qiang's face flush crimson with rage.
"Fine, fine, fine! Lu Shuangyue, since you've put it so bluntly, don't bla for being rciless! We'll just wait and see!" Find the newest release on novｅlfire
Soon after, a series of footsteps echoed from outside, moving away into the distance. Within minutes, they faded completely.
Only after Cai Qiang had truly left did Lu Shuangyue let out a long sigh of relief. But as she exhaled, her face turned deathly pale. She leaned against the wall and slowly slumped to the floor.
This made Liu Ergou anxious. He quickly reached out and pressed several acupoints on her body. A mont later, Lu Shuangyue finally recovered.
"Thank you, Liu Ergou!"
Liu Ergou shook his head. "Don't ntion it, President Lu. Are you in a state to receive my treatnt now?"
Hearing his question, Lu Shuangyue thought for a mont before shaking her head, declining his offer. "No, let's leave it for today."
She desperately wanted to recover quickly, but after everything she had just been through, she was in no mood to cooperate with any treatnt. She felt incredibly vexed and just wanted to be alone to calm down.
Liu Ergou noticed her agitation and nodded. "Alright, I understand. We can leave it for now. Your condition isn't critical yet. If anything happens, notify imdiately. I'm the village doctor from Fengzhu Village."
With that, Liu Ergou turned to leave. As he reached the doorway, however, he spotted a white strip of cloth on the floor. As if rembering sothing, he turned back to Lu Shuangyue.
"By the way, President Lu, how much was this dress? I'll reimburse you for the full price."
Lu Shuangyue, however, just waved her hand dismissively. "Forget it. It's just a piece of clothing, not worth much. There's no need to pay back. You can go."
Liu Ergou simply nodded, said nothing more, then opened the door and left the hotel.
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