"This... this joke isn't funny at all..." Su He felt he must still be asleep.
Lu Yanbei chuckled softly and said, "Do I look like I'm joking?"
Su He choked, trying to find a hint of teasing in his undeniably handsome face.
But there was none.
He was serious!
But how was that possible?
What kind of beautiful women hadn't Lu Yanbei seen? Would he like someone like her, with no chest, no family background, and a common face? She wouldn't believe it even if she were beaten to death!
"Ahem... Young Master Yan must have other pressing matters to attend to. I won't bother you," Su He said, feigning busyness as she couldn't find anything else to say.
Lu Yanbei leaned against the doorframe, watching her for a while, and said, "This offer is valid for three days."
With that, he turned and left.
Hearing the door close, Su He shifted her now-weak legs and collapsed onto the carpet.
This man was terrifying! Especially those unfathomably deep eyes. She always felt like prey being stared at by a hunter, and her heart would involuntarily race.
Zhou Yingzi, who had witnessed this scene, couldn't help but freeze. How could Lu Yanbei have come out of Su He's room? Could there be some unspeakable relationship between them?
Thinking of this, Zhou Yingzi couldn't help but grind her teeth.
Su He, this bumpkin, why did she receive special attention from both the elder and the younger of the Lu family!
In comparison, her relationship with the Lu family should be closer!
Jealousy distorted her features.
Zhou Yingzi, filled with rage, stormed into Su He's room and, without preamble, pointed at Su He's nose and demanded, "What exactly is your relationship with Young Master Yan? Why was he in your room?"
Su He glanced at the woman dressed in a haute couture outfit from a fashion week, with her seductive bright red lipstick, bossing her around. "Don't you knock before entering?" she retorted irritably.
Zhou Yingzi was desperate for an answer. Seeing Su He stuffing things into a suitcase, she angrily kicked out. "I'm talking to you, don't beat around the bush!"
This kick infuriated Su He. "If you're sick, get it treated early. Don't go crazy here!"
This nonsensical remark completely enraged Zhou Yingzi. "You're just a country bumpkin, what are you being so arrogant about! Don't forget, you're no longer a member of the Lu family. Believe it or not, with just one word from me, security can throw you out immediately!"
Su He let out a cold laugh. "Outsider? If you hadn't said it, I would have almost forgotten. Doesn't your surname happen to be Zhou, not Lu?"
This remark was extremely impolite!
Indeed, Zhou Yingzi's status in the household was awkward. She was not Lu Yunting's biological daughter, but the child of Zhao Yafen and her ex-husband, taking his surname. After Zhao Yafen married Lu Yunting, she brought Zhou Yingzi with her. In essence, she was just a burden. Yet, she always failed to recognize her own status, constantly acting like the eldest daughter of the Lu family, putting on airs of a wealthy heiress in front of Su He. It was truly laughable.
Zhou Yingzi's cheeks flushed slightly with anger. "My mother is Mrs. Lu, so naturally, I am also a member of the Lu family!"
Su He curved her lips noncommittally, as if saying, "You can only deceive yourself with such words."
This attitude made Zhou Yingzi's expression even uglier.
She glanced at the suitcase beside her, suddenly thinking of something, and rushed over to rummage through it.
"What are you doing?" Su He's brow furrowed, and she reached out to push her away.
"I want to see if you've stolen anything from our house!" Zhou Yingzi raised her chin arrogantly, looking utterly punchable.
Su He bent down and picked up the clothes that had fallen on the floor.
Seeing that Su He wouldn't let her, Zhou Yingzi became even more aggressive and kicked out again.
This time, she aimed for Su He's ankle.
Su He dodged nimbly, then raised her hand and grabbed Zhou Yingzi's neck. With a sweeping kick, she made Zhou Yingzi lose her balance and fall heavily onto the bed.
Su He's movements were swift and decisive. Before Zhou Yingzi could react, she had lost the ability to resist.
Su He looked slender, but her strength was considerable. Zhou Yingzi's face turned red, but no matter how much she struggled, it was useless. Just as her eyes began to roll back, Su He eased her grip.
"I think I told you before, don't provoke me!" Su He looked down at her, her face calm.
Zhou Yingzi met Su He's angry gaze and was utterly terrified.
She hadn't expected Su He to have such a formidable side. It felt as if, with a slight exertion, her throat would be choked off. This unprecedented fear brought tears to her eyes, and she was too scared to make a sound.
Su He watched her timid and fearful demeanor with amusement, lowering her voice. "Isn't it what you've always wanted for me to leave here? Now that your wish has been granted, why are you still unwilling to stop? Are you trying to force me to go back on my word?"
Zhou Yingzi gritted her teeth, her eyes darting away, unwilling to meet Su He's gaze.
Seeing that she had calmed down, Su He slowly withdrew her hand.
She picked up the wet wipes from the bedside table and wiped her hands, issuing a warning. "Don't challenge my limits again! My patience is not infinite. Whoever makes me unhappy, I will make all of you unhappy!"
Zhou Yingzi clutched her neck and gasped for fresh air, feeling like she had narrowly escaped death.
However, accustomed to being doted upon, how could she be easily threatened by a few words? Once she was in a safe zone, she reverted to her old ways. "Su He, just you wait!"
Dare to treat her like this, and she would definitely retaliate fiercely.
Su He seemed to sense her intentions, a cold, thin smile curling her lips. "Are you thinking of complaining?"
Zhou Yingzi's foot, which had already stepped out, halted.
"Go ahead!" Su He said coldly. "I want to see who is really in charge of this household."
Suddenly, Zhou Yingzi faltered.
Yes, this was the Lu family's residence after all. Given the old master's affection for Su He, no matter what she did, the old master wouldn't pursue it; instead, he would be annoyed that she was causing trouble. Her tactics wouldn't work here.
"You just wait! I won't let you off!" Zhou Yingzi stomped her foot, pretended to regain her composure, uttered a threat, and then rushed away impatiently.
Su He grunted impatiently a couple of times and neatly placed the folded clothes into the suitcase. After confirming that nothing was left behind in the bedroom, she went up to the art studio on the third floor.
There were many of her paintings there, and it would be a shame to lose them. Su He planned to take stock of them first and come back to collect them when she had time. However, the moment she pushed open the studio door, she was stunned.
The walls that were once covered with paintings were now bare. The paints and brushes she used were also gone. The entire room had been cleaned meticulously, with no trace of her presence left.
Su He was momentarily bewildered, then suddenly turned and ran downstairs.
She finally understood why Zhao Yafen had given her that look!
This matter was likely closely related to her!
"Old witch! Dare to touch my things, you're dead!" Su He gritted her teeth and ran downstairs with a series of thuds.