Chapter 733: Chapter 31: The Cannon Fodder Best Friend of the Abused Heroine

The sound of the glass cup hitting the ground was very crisp, echoing throughout the luxurious office.

The secretary jolted in surprise, retreating two or three steps, and even her breathing became cautious.

"President Fu... please don’t be angry."

"Not angry?! You expect me not to be angry?! What’s going on? What the hell is going on!"

The secretary felt helpless.

He was just a secretary, a mere messenger, normally doing what he was paid for. When was he supposed to worry about projects worth billions?

But Fu Lihan was clearly in a state to vent his anger, so the secretary didn’t dare say a word, silently listening to his roars from the side.

"Useless! How could something set in stone still fail! Call the person in charge of this matter immediately!"

"Yes, President Fu."

The secretary hurriedly left, unwilling to stay even a second longer.

Fu Lihan stood motionless, staring coldly at the building in front for a long time, then picked up a cup from the table and hurled it viciously at the window.

"Lu Zhixing!!"

The news about the Lu Family winning the bid quickly spread, and Lu Zhixing was even invited to a finance program for an interview.

After the interview, Lu Zhixing, who had another meeting to attend, thought for a moment and then instructed the driver to turn around.

"Cancel today’s meeting, everyone’s worked hard for so long, let’s take an early day off today."

The driver was secretly pleased at this.

If the boss went home, he could get off work early too.

"Back to the villa?"

"No, go to Lijiang."

After stopping the car, Lu Zhixing went to a nearby supermarket to buy some groceries before heading upstairs.

When Jiang Lai opened the door, she saw Lu Zhixing standing straight at the door, left hand carrying several bags, right hand holding his suit jacket, and he gave her a gentle smile as the door opened.

"Hero of the hour, I’ve come to celebrate with you today."

In less than an hour, four dishes and a soup were ready, all perfectly prepared.

Jiang Lai didn’t need to do anything, just sat at the table waiting to eat.

The siblings liked to chat while eating face-to-face.

From astronomy to geography to national affairs, they could talk about anything and always found some common topics.

Lu Zhixing, usually taciturn from childhood, seemed to switch on something when sitting here, chatting energetically with Jiang Lai.

"Because of your reminder, Dad and I were cautious and managed to find the traitor.

When we knew he was going to steal a look at the bid documents, we decided to indulge him and let him see everything.

Fu Lihan lost big this time. He’s not a forgiving or easygoing person, so take more bodyguards with you when you go out in the future."

"Don’t worry, I’m smart. By the way, how’s that project from which Fu Lihan pulled key investments?"

Lu Zhixing smiled slightly, with a touch of gentleness even in his pale pupils.

"Naturally, it falls to our Lu Family. We seized the opportunity and added further investment."

Originally the project was closely followed by the Fu Family, and was abandoned by Fu Lihan at the critical moment. It was almost ruined, but the Lu Family took it over directly.

"It’s like Fu Lihan dug a well 100 meters deep and gave up when only 10 meters were left to reach water. We Lu Family just need to dig the remaining 10 meters to get a well."

To ensure Jiang Lai understood, Lu Zhixing explained in simpler terms.

Jiang Lai nodded.

"From now on, we need to play it this way. The style of Confucian merchants isn’t popular anymore, if we want to grow big and strong, some tactics are necessary."

The Lu Family is a distinguished family, having been in business for hundreds of years, so their actions carry the spirit of Confucian merchants.

For this reason, in the original story, the protagonist emptied all the family assets.

Lu Zhixing listened intently, showing no trace of a superior’s arrogance, instead humbly considering Jiang Lai’s suggestions, and then nodded earnestly.

"I will discuss these matters with Dad."

After dinner, Lu Zhixing asked Jiang Lai before leaving.

"There’s a banquet next Wednesday, want to accompany your brother to attend?"

"What kind of banquet? If it’s too boring, I’m out."

"It’s not boring, just eating and drinking. If someone talks, we clap, if not, well, we play on our phones."

A serious business meeting was downplayed by Lu Zhixing as a neighborhood party.

Jiang Lai nodded.

"OK."

"In the next few days, buy some clothes. If I have time, I’ll go with you."

Jiang Lai waved her hand.

"No problem, I can go on my own, you take care of your work."

Since Cai Xian and Luo Susa took off on a tour, Lu Zhixing added some nanny-like traits to his role as a brother, checking in on every little aspect of Jiang Lai’s life.

Things Jiang Lai never thought of, like vaccines due to age, annual check-ups, necessary dietary supplements, were all listed and arranged by Lu Zhixing so Jiang Lai didn’t have to worry at all.

In just over a month, Jiang Lai noticed she’d gained a few pounds, her mind hadn’t been active for a while.

The limit on Lu Zhixing’s card was extremely high, making it impossible for Jiang Lai to max out, and gradually diminishing her desire to spend.

Seeing her reluctance to go out recently, a rarely relaxed Lu Zhixing would personally drive her out for fun.

After eating and drinking well, they went shopping at the mall.

Needing clothes for the upcoming banquet, Jiang Lai was taken to a nationally renowned high-end custom salon, receiving a three-on-one service with world-renowned designers personally crafting her tailor-made attire.

Jiang Lai didn’t need to do anything, just stood there as clothes and jewelry perfectly suited to her were matched with her.

This time buying clothes, quite a bit was spent at once.

Even someone as accustomed to luxury as Jiang Lai found it overly extravagant.

She said it was enough, but Lu Zhixing simply shook his head and said,

"It’s fine. Every season, every occasion, every weather condition, every mood requires different clothes and jewelry. I have free time today, you can take your time to choose and browse, I’ll help you pick."

Of this behavior, Little Buding, who had never experienced such lavish expenditure, quipped,

"I think he’s just playing a real-life dress-up game, and you’re his chosen character, he’s playing Miraculous Warmth."

Jiang Lai didn’t find it a problem.

After all, she also loved beautiful clothes and jewelry.

Who would ever think they have too many clothes?

On the way back, Lu Zhixing said softly,

"Earning money before, I never understood its purpose. After all, even lying around and squandering, I couldn’t spend all of the family’s wealth.

But now I’ve found the purpose of making money."

Jiang Lai looked at him.

"What do you mean?"

"To make money for you to spend, for buying houses worldwide, for buying you beautiful clothes and jewelry."

To be honest, such words to a woman are as potent as a nuclear weapon encountering a fragile egg.

Even someone like Jiang Lai was almost moved.

What kind of character setting is Lu Zhixing?

High-end sister complex?