"I've been busy all day, this matter... we'll talk about it later."
Er Zhu was about to ask, but suddenly seemed to remember something, a blush appearing on his face.
"Those three forces have been wiped out, why do we still need to talk about it later?"
Er Zhu's words made Li Mei's face instantly darken, a flash of anger in her eyes.
They clearly loved each other, yet the current situation made it seem as if she were seducing Er Zhu.
This illusion made her very unhappy!
"Because I have important matters to attend to. Once they are done, I will be with you every day!"
Seeing Li Mei's furrowed brow, Er Zhu wanted to tell her the truth, but after much thought, he didn't.
He needed to temper his physical body during this time, and the matter of the River God absolutely could not be revealed to outsiders!
"Enough! You said your important business was done, then you mentioned a greater danger. Now that the greater danger is also cleared, you tell me there's another important matter. If that's the case, why did you agree in the first place!"
Er Zhu's repeated rejections made Li Mei unable to control herself anymore. She didn't understand why others' love lives were sweet, but hers was not!
Looking at the beloved person before her, Li Mei's eyes welled up with tears. She even had the urge to return to Shilou Village!
"I... I really have something to do!"
Er Zhu had a thousand words he wanted to say to Li Mei, but in the end, he could only utter this one sentence.
He knew he had wronged Li Mei, but the River God had helped him so much; he could not and would not let him be exposed!
"Alright, I understand."
Li Mei's anger had already reached its peak, but seeing Er Zhu's sincere gaze, she still compromised.
She had waited so long for this outcome; she truly couldn't give up!
Besides, Er Zhu was not a man who was confined by petty love affairs. In his world, there were many important things.
Watching Li Mei's lonely and desolate back, a hint of heartache and guilt flashed in Er Zhu's eyes, but he couldn't step forward!
That night, the large villa was very quiet. One person cultivated diligently, and one person longed intensely...
In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Day, but the atmosphere in the villa was very oppressive.
Li Mei and Er Zhu sat at opposite ends of the sofa. They had too many things they wanted to say to each other but didn't know where to start.
"Brother Feng!"
At that moment, Luna's voice came from the doorway. Looking at the elegantly dressed Luna, Li Mei's mood became even more complicated.
She had been giving Er Zhu the cold shoulder these past few days. What if Er Zhu, in a fit of pique, accepted Luna?
Li Mei looked at the almost perfect face, her heart fluttering like a little rabbit.
Luna glanced at the two people sitting far apart and guessed something. A cunning glint flickered in her eyes.
She had been worried about not having an opportunity to get close to Brother Feng, and now, by chance, the opportunity had arrived!
It was New Year's now, and Brother Feng only had her family. Spending the New Year together was inevitable!
"Brother Feng, my father hasn't been released from prison yet. Can we spend the New Year together this year?"
Luna blinked her innocent big eyes and shook Er Zhu's arm coquettishly.
"Your father almost ruined my reputation. Do you think I would spend the New Year with you?"
Seeing that Er Zhu hadn't spoken, Luna thought he had agreed, but she didn't expect to hear such a reply.
"But that was him, and this is me. Why can't we spend the New Year together? Besides, didn't my father receive his due punishment?"
Seeing Er Zhu forcefully shake her hand away, Luna quickly explained.
She was really crazy to bring up her father at this time!
If her father hadn't interfered, she might have already won over Brother Feng!
"I will not be your backing. You don't need to waste your time on me!"
Seeing Luna about to say more, Er Zhu glanced at her with disdain and walked towards Li Mei.
Although he had been giving Li Mei the cold shoulder these days, it didn't mean he would seek out other women, let alone someone like Luna!
"Brother Feng, you misunderstand me. I truly like you, I've liked you since I was little!"
"It's just that you are the eldest son of the Luo family, and I am merely a distant relative, so I dared not say anything..."
Her true intentions exposed, a hint of surprise flashed in Luna's eyes, but she quickly thought of an excuse and looked at Er Zhu pitifully.
Er Zhu didn't look at her, he just curled his lips into a smile and hugged Li Mei.
Liked him?
Luna was only ten years old when he was in trouble. He didn't believe a ten-year-old girl would have such feelings!
"Enough, get out. I will only spend the New Year with Li Mei!"
Er Zhu didn't say anything else. He waved his hand impatiently, directly ordering her to leave.
It seemed he needed to hire some bodyguards to guard the entrance to prevent just anyone from coming in!
"Brother Feng..."
"Don't call me so familiarly. Don't you understand what Er Zhu said? Hurry up and get out!"
Just as Luna was about to say something, Li Mei suddenly stepped forward.
"What's so great about you, a widow from the countryside? Let me tell you, Brother Feng values his career the most, and among us, only I can help him with his career!"
Seeing Li Mei's eyes full of anger, Luna's eyes also turned sharp. If she could, she would have killed this widow!
"I... I..."
Li Mei wanted to retort, but what Luna said were facts, and she had no way to refute them!
"So, if you truly love Brother Feng, you should give him up to me!"
Seeing Li Mei speechless, Luna smiled and threatened Li Mei directly in front of Er Zhu.
"So... you think that I, the richest man in the capital, needs the support of the fallen Luo family?"
Just as Luna was about to say something, Er Zhu, who had been mostly silent, spoke.
Luna's unbridled provocation made Er Zhu very angry, and with that, he made a decision!
"Brother Feng, I didn't mean that, I..."
"Stop talking. I will acquire the Luo Corporation, and you, get out of here as far as you can!"
Luna's words were interrupted by Er Zhu. Looking at Er Zhu's cold eyes, Luna felt a chill down her spine!
The Luo Corporation was her only capital for finding a backer. If she lost it, how could she survive!
"Don't beg me for mercy. This is all your own doing!"
Seeing Luna about to speak, Er Zhu embraced Li Mei and turned away. His resolute demeanor greatly disappointed Luna!
"Then take care, Brother Feng. I... I won't come looking for you again!"
Luna clenched her fists, her eyes filled with anger and unwillingness, but her words were filled with apology.
That's right, she wouldn't come looking for Er Zhu again, but she wouldn't give up on finding a backer!
When she found a backer even more powerful than Luo Feng, it would be their time of death!
Thinking of this, Luna's clenched fists made a faint rustling sound. She glanced deeply at Er Zhu before turning and leaving.