“Young Master Lu, should we drive her out first?” the executive asked softly. The Liu Family was not someone he could afford to offend, and without Lu Chen’s permission, he didn’t dare make such a decision.
“No need, go about your business.” Lu Chen waved his hand casually.
“Yes, Young Master Lu.” The executive sighed in relief and quickly withdrew.
Lu Chen then walked toward Liu Ruyan with a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. Two months ago, he had expressed to the Liu Family his wish to have Liu Ruyan as his personal secretary.
Of course, this proud young lady had immediately refused without hesitation. Not only did she sneer at him, but she had also ridiculed him mercilessly, mocking him as a toad lusting after swan meat.
Naturally, Lu Chen put on an angry front and, using the power of the Lu Family, began to pressure and blockade the Liu Family’s businesses. The Liu Family was influential in Yanjing City, but compared to the century-old heritage of the Lu Family, they were far from equal.
Especially after Lu Chen transmigrated, he secretly consolidated Yanjing City’s underground forces. This had been his specialty in his past life, and now, with the financial and political power of the Lu Family backing him, it was effortless.
Within a month, he became the true overlord of Yanjing City’s underworld, his influence extending across half of the Dragon Nation. The entire underground world knew of a mysterious figure in Yanjing City—cold-blooded, ruthless, merciless—earning the title Cold-Blooded Yama.
This only amplified the Lu Family’s power in the business world, leaving the Liu Family struggling to cope. In just two months, their assets shrank drastically, and their losses were enormous. If Lu Chen didn’t loosen his grip, bankruptcy was inevitable.
Under such pressure, the Liu Family’s upper circle could no longer sit still. They began to force Liu Ruyan to agree to Lu Chen’s demand to be his personal secretary.
But the young lady’s temper was not so easily changed. She remained resolute, declaring that even in death, she would never yield to Lu Chen.
Lu Chen, however, was in no hurry. After all, there were still two months before the three-year deadline of the Dragon King’s son-in-law plotline. Besides, with all the system rewards he had obtained, his strength had grown tremendously. He had all the time in the world to toy with Liu Ruyan slowly. Read the latest chapters at novelping(.)com.
Unexpectedly, while he remained calm, this spoiled young lady lost her composure and even stormed into the Emperor Group herself. Clearly, the Liu Family’s pressure on her had been heavy lately, leaving her frustrated and irritable.
Smiling faintly, Lu Chen strolled leisurely toward the lobby.
As he stepped onto the first floor, he saw a girl in an elegant evening gown, makeup finely applied, standing in the center of the lobby.
Her skin was fair and delicate, her brows graceful, her nose high, lips rosy, and her figure tall and graceful with perfect curves. Most striking of all were her long, snow-white legs, slender and flawless like carved white jade, exuding an irresistible allure. They were so perfect they seemed like a masterpiece crafted by heaven itself.
Lu Chen had seen countless beauties, yet even he would rank these legs among the top three.
At this moment, her eyes burned with anger, her face cold as frost, yet it only enhanced her beauty. She looked like an untouchable ice queen, breathtaking in her aloof elegance.
Crowds surrounded her—security guards, receptionists, and staff. The floor was in disarray, evidence of a recent conflict. Several bodyguard-like men stood beside her, confronting the Emperor Group’s security in a tense standoff.
Lu Chen shook his head with a smile. It seemed this young lady wasn’t completely brainless—at least she had brought bodyguards along.
“Get out of my way! I’m looking for Lu Chen! Tell him to come out right now!” Liu Ruyan shouted angrily, her frosty face brimming with indignation.
“Sorry, meeting Young Master Lu requires an appointment. Please show the proper credentials,” the guard replied dutifully.
“An appointment? Heh, don’t joke with me! That scum Lu Chen—he doesn’t deserve it!” Liu Ruyan scoffed coldly, contempt flashing in her eyes.
The guard frowned. “Sorry, without an appointment, we can’t let you in.”
Liu Ruyan’s beautiful eyes widened in fury. “You… you! Do you believe I won’t have people smash this place apart right now?”
But the guard remained calm and resolute. “Miss Liu, this is Young Master Lu’s territory. I advise you not to cause trouble, or the consequences will be severe.” Enjoying the story? Read on at novelping dot com.
Her silver teeth clenched, Liu Ruyan glared at him as though she wanted to rip his mouth apart. How dare these lowly guards talk to her this way—were they tired of living?
Taking a deep breath to calm the flames raging in her chest, she fixed him with a cold glare. “Fine. Very good. Once I see Lu Chen, I’ll make sure he strips your skin off.”
The guard smirked under his breath. “That’s only if you manage to see our Young Master Lu…”
Liu Ruyan’s whole body trembled with anger. She hadn’t even come here to rage at first. She only wanted to question Lu Chen on why he kept targeting her and the Liu Family. She had even prepared to soften her tone and beg him to let them go.
But these damned guards blocked her path, demanding an appointment. Unbearable!
“Argh! You wretched guards! Just you wait—this young lady will make you pay the price!” she screamed, ready to explode again.
Suddenly, a calm voice drifted from behind. “Miss Liu is indeed imposing. But my company’s guards are simply doing their jobs. For you to bicker with them so fiercely, isn’t that a little beneath your dignity?”
At the familiar sound, Liu Ruyan whipped her head around. There was Lu Chen, lazily leaning on the glass staircase, his gaze playful as he looked at her.
“Young Master Lu!” The guard stiffened, standing at attention with fear in his eyes, sweat dripping down his forehead.
“Lu Chen! You finally dared to show yourself!” Liu Ruyan stamped her foot in anger, her eyes blazing as she glared at him.
Lu Chen walked forward at an unhurried pace, scanning the crowd before his gaze landed lightly on her. “Tsk tsk, Miss Liu, you look dazzling today. No wonder—you’re my future personal secretary. Did you come to report for duty on your own?”