Zhou Lu staggered out the front doors, the surrounding area already enveloped by darkness.
Two strong beams of light suddenly pierced forward, shining directly onto him. He instinctively frowned, using his hand to block the blinding glare.
Two men in black bodyguards stepped out from the black Rolls-Royce Sweptail and ran toward Zhou Lu.
Seeing this situation, before his brain could even begin to process it fully, Zhou Lu was subdued by the bodyguards and hauled into the car.
Once Zhou Lu was shoved into the car, the two bodyguards prudently closed the car door and stood guard outside.
Zhou Lu had previously been completely muddled from drinking, but at this moment, the alcohol buzz had faded quite a bit.
His stern features appeared somewhat refined due to his intoxication, and his deep, gloomy eyes looked at the person sitting beside him before turning away.
“So annoying.”
“Heh, this brat still hasn’t learned his lesson!” Seeing his son’s incorrigible attitude made Zhou Jingran furious.
Seeing his son sitting drunkenly beside him, looking dejected with his eyes lowered for a long time without speaking, the father saw a haggard side to him that he had never witnessed before.
He couldn’t help but soften his tone. “You refuse to work and only know how to drink all day long. Like this, when will you ever achieve anything great?”
Zhou Jingran shook his head and let out a weary sigh.
Zhou Lu opened his eyes, a flicker passing through his dark pupils, and spoke in a hoarse, deep voice. “I will go to work.”
Hearing this, Zhou Jingran froze in astonishment, his eyes widening with joy. In disbelief, he asked again, “Did you just say you are willing to come to the company?”
“Mhm.”
That single, simple word was enough to make Zhou Jingran so excited that he grabbed Zhou Lu’s hand, his eyes filling with tears. “That’s wonderful, that’s wonderful! My son has finally grown up!”
Zhou Lu felt the warmth on the back of his hand, but he pulled his hand away with a look of disgust, his gaze turning increasingly fierce.
He wanted not just a name, but actual power!
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Li Yu glanced at Zhou Lu’s desk and chair.
The desk was completely empty, and the person hadn’t come to school for several days. He heard from the teacher that Zhou Lu had taken a leave of absence.
Why?
Li Yu felt somewhat worried. Could it be that his own excessively heartless breakup had completely shattered the other’s heart? Li Yu shook his head to banish the strange thought from his mind.
He had no way to go look for Lu-ge and ask him clearly anyway. Furthermore, he was the one who initiated the breakup, and he had even blocked and deleted the other person’s contact information. Was he supposed to just scamper back now?
Since he had already made that promise to Li Yan, there was no way he could go look for Lu-ge again. Li Yan was watching him very closely lately, and any slip-up would just give him another excuse!
With a distracted mind, Li Yu finished packing his backpack and walked out of the classroom doorway.
Coming from the side, Lin Ze approached with a basketball in his arms. His peach-blossom eyes curved upward as he greeted Li Yu with a bright smile. “Li Yu, I’m heading over to play in a match. Do you want to come watch?”
Lin Ze had changed into a dark blue, custom-made school team jersey. His handsome face radiated youth, vitality, and unbridled confidence.
Normally, Li Yu would have enthusiastically supported his good friend and cheered him on.
However, right now, Li Yu’s mind was too restless and troubled to deal with the outside world; he just wanted too quietly be by himself.
With an apologetic expression, Li Yu said, “Sorry, I have things to take care of today and need to rush home.”
Seeing Li Yu’s troubled look, Lin Ze smiled brightly, patted his head, and said, “It’s fine! This match isn’t a big deal anyway, so just head home if you’re busy.”
After Li Yu said his goodbyes, Lin Ze remained standing quietly in place. Watching Li Yu’s retreating figure, Lin Ze frowned slightly and let out a silent sigh.
Li Yu has something on his mind.