Lü Yunxu had always been the center of attention at the scene.
However, she paid no mind to the gazes of others, only finding Li Chonglou’s discomfort bothersome.
Thus, as soon as they entered the banquet hall, she led him to a corner.
Others who had intended to approach Lü Yunxu for a chat, being perceptive, dared not come closer as if by unspoken agreement.
Li Chonglou was quite happy for the peace. After taking a bite of cake, he asked, "Gao Ming proposed to you, and your father agreed?"
"He agreed. After all, besides our Lü family, the Gao family is now the most influential in Qin Prefecture." Lü Yunxu revealed a hard-to-describe expression. "As you said, my father is a businessman."
"He has accustomed himself to applying his business mindset to his reasoning in family matters."
"Initially, he hadn't interfered with my marriage, but because of the cooperation with the Zhu family from the provincial capital this time, my father’s shareholding was too small. He wanted to join forces with the Gao family to regain control."
"Today's banquet was implicitly approved by him."
"That's why I sought your help."
Lü Yunxu's expression was a mix of emotions; she didn't blame her father.
Being born into a wealthy family, while enjoying rights unavailable to ordinary people, one also had to bear greater obligations and responsibilities.
It was just that her heart already belonged to someone else, and she couldn't bear to compromise herself.
Compared to Li Chonglou, Gao Ming was merely an utterly foolish simpleton whom she found utterly unimpressive.
Thinking of this, Lü Yunxu secretly glanced at Li Chonglou.
For some reason, that calm and indifferent face, paired with the utterly ordinary waiter's uniform, somehow made Li Chonglou seem to radiate light in her eyes.
She could never look her fill.
"Your personal affairs are not something I wish to meddle in too much."
Li Chonglou's eyes were fixed elsewhere as he said calmly, "I can help you once with this kind of matter, but I can't help you forever."
"Talk to your father properly. Marriage is not a bargaining chip for business."
"Otherwise, you and your father will eventually fall out."
"At that time, all the benefits will be illusory."
This was his lifetime's experience. Material possessions only seem precious when they are lacking, but the human heart is insatiable.
Poverty drives the pursuit of money, and once money is obtained, people pursue spiritual enjoyment.
But these are all ethereal. One only truly understands when they reach the end of their life.
It turns out that one's own body and mind, along with unbreakable blood ties, are the most precious.
Lü Chenggong is seeking fish from a tree, and it is a grave mistake.
He is Lü Yunxu's friend, but not her family. Some matters can only be addressed up to this point; stepping further would be wrong.