The onlookers in the forum were dumbfounded. What was going on? One major reversal after another in a single day.
Did the Lu family's eldest daughter have a screw loose? Was slapping herself in the face really that satisfying?
Did it feel good to hoist yourself by your own petard?
If only they had known, why did they do it in the first place?
Qin Si Ye had been closely following the matter, even registering several accounts through friends to staunchly support her brother.
As soon as Lu Yu Shan posted this, they immediately started furiously spewing abuse, choosing the most offensive and vicious words.
In an instant, with the help of a few active netizens, the comments below collectively targeted Lu Yu Shan, launching a barrage of criticism.
Some people even went online specifically to collect insults, copy-pasting them onto the forum.
The scene was incredibly explosive.
Of course, there were also replies from the "Cake Group": "I said long ago that woman isn't a good person; she's just a manipulative flirt."
"A woman with such a malicious heart is truly repulsive. I feel so sorry for Mr. Qin!"
At the same time, Lu's family stock market was severely impacted, dropping almost to its daily limit for two consecutive days.
Deals that were being negotiated were mostly halted by the other parties.
Lu's Group suffered heavy losses.
Lu Huai An had no choice but to dismiss Lu Yu Shan from her position, and publicly posted an apology letter online, admitting to his failure in parenting and deciding to send her abroad to study and reflect.
That evening, as soon as Lu Huai An returned home, Lu Yu Shan ran to him crying and demanded loudly, "Dad, why did you make these decisions without telling me? How can I show my face to my friends now?"
With a loud "smack," a resounding slap landed on her face. "Haven't you embarrassed us enough already? Does this little bit more matter? Who told you to act on your own and openly confront Qin Si Ye?"
Lu Yu Shan cupped her slightly swollen cheek, tears streaming down her face. "I... I didn't know things would turn out like this. I just couldn't accept it, and wanted to win... win another chance for myself."
"Win another chance? How presumptuous! Who is Qin Si Ye? You still want to beat him? I've warned you long ago not to provoke him. Now look, you've dragged the entire Lu Group down with you." Lu Huai An glared at her furiously.
Bai Yi Rong's eyes welled up with tears as she quickly came forward to support her daughter, gently touching her red and swollen face.
"Huai An, how can you hit our child? Regardless, she's an adult now, and a girl. Can't you talk things through properly?"
"Talk properly? Does she listen when I talk properly?" Lu Huai An's gaze towards her was filled with coldness. He pointed at her and yelled, "It's you who spoiled her like this. A loving mother spoils her child!"
"I..." Bai Yi Rong's heart trembled. Suddenly, she retorted sharply, "What do you mean *I* spoiled her? She's our daughter together. Don't you love her? Haven't you also done many things to help her?"
Lu Huai An stopped in his tracks, turning back to look at her with cold eyes. "Now I somewhat regret helping her so much."
Before, he had doted on his daughter. He tried to fulfill her every request and smooth over every obstacle for her.
This time was different; she had provoked Qin Si Ye.
If he had known it would turn out like this, he wouldn't have helped her stage that scene in front of Qin Si Ye five years ago after learning the truth.
If Qin Si Ye were to investigate and uncover the truth one day, he didn't know how he would punish the Lu family. It seemed that crucial person needed to be eliminated to prevent future trouble.
"Dad, I know I was wrong. Please, don't make me go abroad, okay?" Lu Yu Shan fell to her knees with a thud, desperately pleading with him.
Lu Huai An showed a hint of wavering. He closed his eyes briefly, then finally said with a hardened heart, "Now that things have escalated to this point, you must go abroad to lie low. There's no room for negotiation. Otherwise, the entire Lu family will be dragged down by you."
At this time, City K felt as if it had experienced a major earthquake. Not only had Lu's Group faced trouble, but everyone who had forced Shen Xi to drink in the private room that night had also been punished.