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19
"The Lin Family?!" I was filled with shock and anger.
"That's right. Back then, the head of the Lin Family, Lin Zhentian, coveted the the Lu Family's assets, colluded with outsiders, and set a deadly trap to wipe out the entire the Lu Family..." The middle-aged man said this with tears streaming down his face.
I clenched my fists tightly, my nails digging deep into my flesh, but I felt no pain. A raging fire ignited within me; I wished I could tear the Lin Family apart!
"Lu Fan, calm down!" Uncle Zhao pressed down on my shoulder and said in a deep voice, "You don't have the power to take revenge yet. You need to become stronger!"
I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down. Uncle Zhao was right; I wasn't capable of revenge at this moment, and I couldn't act impulsively.
"Uncle Zhao, I want revenge!" I lifted my head and looked firmly at Uncle Zhao. "Please help me!"
Uncle Zhao looked at me, a glimmer of appreciation in his eyes. "Alright, I will definitely help you take revenge!"
From that day on, I began more brutal training. I turned all my hatred into motivation for training, giving it my all every day and seizing every opportunity to improve myself.
I knew that my path of revenge had just begun...
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"Your father's murderer is Lin Zhentian's son, Lin Tianyu!" The middle-aged man suddenly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot as he gritted his teeth.
I felt as if struck by lightning; my mind went blank.
Lin Tianyu!
I staggered backward, weakly leaning against the sandbag, feeling as if the entire world was collapsing around me.
"It's impossible... this can't be happening..." I murmured to myself, unable to accept this cruel reality.
"Child, I know this is hard to accept, but..."
"Enough!" I suddenly lifted my head, interrupting the middle-aged man's words, my eyes filled with pain and despair. "I need to be alone."
The middle-aged man wanted to say something else, but he was stopped by Uncle Zhao.
"Let him have some time alone," Uncle Zhao said softly, patting the middle-aged man's shoulder.
The middle-aged man sighed and fell silent, following Uncle Zhao out of the training ground.
I slumped helplessly onto the ground, the middle-aged man's words echoing in my mind.
Lin Tianyu...
The murderer of my father...
Why?
Why does fate have to torment me like this?
I held my head in my hands, screaming in agony as tears uncontrollably streamed down my face.
I don't know how long it took, but eventually, I began to calm down.
I wiped away my tears, took a deep breath, and tried to calm myself down.
Now is not the time for sadness; I have more important things to do.
I want revenge!
I want the Lin family to pay for their blood debts!
I stood up and walked to the mirror, looking at the haggard reflection staring back at me.
From today on, I will no longer be Lu Fan, but Lu Tianxing!
A vengeful spirit burdened with deep-seated hatred!
A glint of ruthlessness flashed in my eyes as I turned and walked out of the training ground.
...
"What did you say? Lu Fan...?"
Xu Jiayi's wine glass slipped from her hand, shattering on the floor with a crisp sound. The crimson liquid splattered all over her, but she remained oblivious, staring blankly at Lin Tianyu in front of her, disbelief written all over her face.
Lin Tianyu elegantly picked up a napkin and wiped the corner of his mouth, speaking calmly, "You should know that I've been sending people to investigate his identity."
Xu Jiayi's fingers trembled slightly as she took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. She asked, "So... what was the result?"
Lin Tianyu looked at Xu Jiayi, a playful smirk curling at the corners of his mouth. "He is not an orphan at all; his true identity is the last survivor of the the Lu Family, Lu Tianxing!"
"Impossible... This can't be..." Xu Jiayi shook her head weakly, tears streaming down her face.
Lu Fan, no, Lu Tianxing, was actually a descendant of the the Lu Family!
The twist of fate left her feeling an overwhelming sense of irony and despair.
"How can it be impossible?" Lin Tianyu stood up and walked in front of Xu Jiayi, looking down at her with a glint of coldness in his eyes. "He has hidden himself quite well. If it weren't for my people investigating, we might still be in the dark!"
Xu Jiayi slumped helplessly on the sofa, tears blurring her vision as her mind raced in confusion.
She didn't know what to do—should she hate Lu Tianxing or hate herself?
"What are you planning to do?" Xu Jiayi lifted her head to look at Lin Tianyu, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
Lin Tianyu sneered, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes. "Since he dares to come back, he shouldn't expect to leave alive!"
With that, he turned and left, leaving Xu Jiayi alone in the empty room to face this cruel reality.
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Xu Jiayi watched Lin Tianyu's retreating figure with a complicated expression. After a long moment, she took a deep breath and picked up her phone to dial a number.
"Hello, help me investigate a person—Lu Tianxing. I want to know all his information."
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"How is the recent project progress of Lin Group?" Lu Tianxing sat in front of the computer, his fingers flying over the keyboard, the screen displaying the stock trend of Lin Group.
"Mr. Lu, we have successfully acquired ten percent of Lin Group's shares and have secretly manipulated several companies that have partnerships with Lin Group, causing a certain impact on Lin Group's cash flow," a man in a black suit reported respectfully from behind Lu Tianxing.
"Mm," Lu Tianxing nodded. "Continue to monitor Lin Group's movements and report any developments to me immediately."
"Yes, Mr. Lu." The man in black replied and then turned to leave the room.
Lu Tianxing watched the constantly fluctuating numbers on the screen, a cold smile creeping onto his lips.
Lin Tianyu, this is just the beginning. I will make you pay for your actions!
...
Lin Tianyu sat at his desk, frowning as he looked at the documents in his hand.
"The company's situation is not optimistic lately," he murmured to himself, his tone carrying a hint of fatigue.
"Mr. Lin, we have found out who is behind this," a man in a black suit pushed the door open and walked up to Lin Tianyu, speaking respectfully.
"Who is it?" Lin Tianyu raised his head, his gaze sharp as he looked at the man in black.
"It’s... Lu Tianxing." The man hesitated for a moment before stating the truth.
"Lu Tianxing?" Lin Tianyu was taken aback for a moment, then a glint of coldness flashed in his eyes. "It's him? How could he have such capability?"
"We found out that Lu Tianxing has made quite a few connections abroad over the past few years, and it seems he possesses some kind of mysterious power..." The man in black reported the findings to Lin Tianyu in detail.
After hearing the report, Lin Tianyu's expression grew even darker.
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Xu Jiayi sat in the café, watching the bustling crowd outside, her mind in turmoil.
She never imagined that the gentle and considerate Lu Fan would turn out to be Lu Tianxing, the avenger burdened with a deep-seated blood feud.
And Lin Tianyu, the man she loved deeply, was actually Lu Tianxing's father's killer.
The twists of fate left her feeling immense pain and despair.
"Jia Yi, what's wrong?" A gentle voice sounded in Xu Jiayi's ear.
She looked up to see Lin Tianyu standing in front of her, concern etched on his face.
"Nothing, just... a bit tired," Xu Jiayi forced a smile as she spoke.
Lin Tianyu sat down across from Xu Jiayi, took her hand in his, and said softly, "Jia Yi, I know you've been feeling down lately, but you have to believe me; I will protect you."
Xu Jiayi looked into Lin Tianyu's sincere eyes, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
Should she trust him?
Lu Tianxing stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling city, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
It had been three years, and he was finally back.
During these three years, he had been constantly thinking about revenge.
Now, he finally had the opportunity to seek justice for his father and for the the Lu Family.
Lu Tianxing set down the tall glass of red wine in his hand, the bright red liquid leaving winding traces on the glass wall, much like his current feelings—complex and elusive.
He walked to his desk and picked up his phone. The screen displayed an encrypted message from Uncle Zhao: "Xu Jiayi is investigating your identity. Lin Tianyu's company is in crisis; proceed with caution."
Lu Tianxing's brows furrowed slightly. Xu Jiayi was investigating him? Had she already begun to suspect?
He opened his computer and entered a complex code to access Lin Group's internal network.
The screen flickered with various data and charts as Lu Tianxing quickly browsed through them, soon finding the information he sought.
Recent investments by Lin Group had encountered problems; the cash flow had broken down, and stock prices had plummeted—the situation was dire.
Lu Tianxing's fingers flew over the keyboard as he retrieved more detailed information.
He discovered that Lin Group's crisis seemed to be related to Xu Jiayi.
Xu Jiayi has recently been secretly acquiring shares of Lin Group and has contacted several companies that have partnerships with Lin Group to exert pressure on them.
"What is she doing?" Lu Tianxing murmured, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes.
Could it be that Xu Jiayi has already discovered his true identity and is deliberately targeting Lin Tianyu?
However, if she really knew the truth, why not confront him directly instead of using this method against Lin Tianyu?
Countless possibilities flashed through Lu Tianxing's mind, yet he could not find a reasonable explanation.
He stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling city, filled with contradictions and struggles in his heart.
On one side was a deep-seated blood feud, and on the other was a budding affection; where should he go from here?
"Mr. Lu, here are the materials you requested."
His assistant knocked and entered, placing a document on Lu Tianxing's desk.
"Got it, you can leave now," Lu Tianxing said without looking up.
After the assistant left, Lu Tianxing picked up the document and began to read it carefully.
The document was an evaluation report on several recent projects of Lin Group, mentioning a project called "Star Project."
According to the description in the report, "Star Project" is a key development initiative for Lin Group in the coming years. If successful, it will bring significant profits to Lin Group.
However, this project also carries significant risks; if it fails, it will deal a devastating blow to the Lin Group.
Lu Tianxing's gaze fell on the last sentence of the report: "The key to the Star Project lies in a piece of land located in the suburbs, and the ownership of this land is currently held by Xu Jiayi."
Lu Tianxing suddenly understood that Xu Jiayi's target was not the Lin Group, but rather the Star Project!
She intended to use her land ownership to force Lin Tianyu to submit, thereby achieving control over the Star Project.
"What a clever way to kill two birds with one stone!" Lu Tianxing sneered, a glint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
He could not allow Xu Jiayi to succeed!
Lu Tianxing picked up his phone and dialed a number: "Help me find out who Xu Jiayi has been in contact with recently; I need to know all her plans."
"Yes, Mr. Lu," came a respectful voice from the other end of the line.
After hanging up, a look of determination flashed in Lu Tianxing's eyes.
No matter what, he had to protect the Star Project, protect the Lin Group, and protect... Xu Jiayi.
He walked to his desk, picked up a document, and began to focus on his work.
Outside the window, night fell and city lights began to shine; this city was about to welcome another sleepless night.
Lu Tianxing set down the document and took out a laptop. His fingers flew over the keyboard as lines of code flickered across the screen. He stared intently at the screen, his brow furrowed, as if engaged in a silent battle.
"Mr. Lu, Miss Xu's itinerary has been sent to your email," the assistant said as he knocked and entered, respectfully handing a document to Lu Tianxing.
Lu Tianxing merely nodded without speaking, continuing to stare at the computer screen. As he wrote code, he carefully observed Xu Jiayi's itinerary. He noticed that Xu Jiayi was scheduled to visit a villa in the suburbs tomorrow, which happened to be the location of the "Star Project."
A cold smile appeared at the corner of Lu Tianxing's mouth; it seemed Xu Jiayi was eager to implement her plan. He quickly wrote a piece of code on his computer and sent it to Xu Jiayi's phone.
The next morning, Xu Jiayi woke up to find a strange text message on her phone. The message contained a link with negative reports about Lin Tianyu. The report stated that Lin Tianyu had a chaotic personal life, frequently visiting various entertainment venues, and had a serious gambling addiction.
Seeing this message made Xu Jiayi furious. She had already been dissatisfied with Lin Tianyu, and now these revelations only strengthened her resolve to take control of the "Star Project." She called Lin Tianyu, questioning whether he truly lived up to the news reports.
"Jia Yi, who told you that? It's all false; those are just rumors spread by people trying to tarnish my reputation," Lin Tianyu explained over the phone, his tone tinged with panic.
"If it's false, then why don't you publicly clarify it? Why did your company suddenly announce plans to enter the overseas market? Isn't it because your funding chain has collapsed?" Xu Jiayi's voice was icy as she ruthlessly exposed Lin Tianyu's lies.
Lin Tianyu was left speechless by Xu Jiayi's words; he realized his plan had been uncovered. He frantically tried to explain but was cut off when Xu Jiayi hung up the phone.
The more Xu Jiayi thought about it, the angrier she became. She decided to personally visit the villa to ascertain Lin Tianyu's true situation. She opened her phone to call her driver but found that her phone suddenly couldn't connect to the network, displaying a "Weak Signal" message on the screen.
"What’s going on?" Xu Jiayi furrowed her brow in confusion. She picked up her phone and tried reconnecting to the network but still had no signal.
"Is my phone broken?" Xu Jiayi wondered silently as she tossed her phone aside, preparing to switch to another device.
Just then, she suddenly heard urgent knocking at the door. Puzzled, she walked over and looked through the peephole.
Outside stood several burly men in black clothing, their expressionless faces staring at her while their clubs glinted ominously in the sunlight.
Xu Jiayi suddenly felt a wave of fear as she realized she might be in danger. She forcefully locked the door and shouted for help.
"Who is it? What do you want?" she asked in a panic.
"Miss Xu, please don't be afraid. We are here to ensure your safety," one of the burly men said calmly, his tone carrying a hint of threat.
Xu Jiayi thought to herself, ensuring my safety? Could they be sent by Lin Tianyu?
"I don't want your protection. Please leave," Xu Jiayi said firmly.
"I'm sorry, Miss Xu, but our duty is to protect you until you safely reach the villa," the burly man replied with determination, showing no signs of backing down.
Xu Jiayi hesitated for a moment. She knew she couldn't resist these men right now, and the mention of "villa" reminded her of Lin Tianyu's plan. She decided to temporarily cooperate with them to see where they intended to take her.
She opened the door and stepped out of the room, only to be stunned by the scene before her.
In front of her house was a black sedan with its door open, and a man stepped out of the car.
"Uncle Zhao?" Xu Jiayi exclaimed in surprise, recognizing him as the man who had previously helped Lu Fan save her.
Uncle Zhao looked at Xu Jiayi with a slight smile on his face.
"Miss Jia Yi, it's been a while," he said warmly.
"Uncle Zhao, what are you doing here? Why..." Xu Jiayi found herself at a loss for words.
"Miss Jia Yi, please rest assured, I will not harm you. I am here to protect you," Uncle Zhao said, his gaze firm and his tone sincere.
Xu Jiayi glanced at the burly men in black and then back at Uncle Zhao, filled with questions. She didn't know whom to trust or what would happen next.
"Uncle Zhao, can you tell me why you want to protect me?" Xu Jiayi asked, a hint of unease in her voice.
"Miss Jia Yi, there are some things I cannot disclose right now, but I assure you, I will never harm you. I will ensure your safe arrival at your destination," Uncle Zhao replied firmly.
Xu Jiayi hesitated for a moment but eventually nodded. She decided to temporarily trust Uncle Zhao and followed him away.
"Let's go, Miss Jia Yi. Time is of the essence," Uncle Zhao said with a smile, signaling the men in black to clear the way.
Xu Jiayi got into the car with Uncle Zhao, remaining silent as she replayed the events of the past few days in her mind. A whirlwind of questions filled her thoughts, leaving her feeling confused and anxious.
"I know you have many questions, but now is not the time to discuss them," Uncle Zhao noticed Xu Jiayi's silence and spoke softly, his tone carrying a hint of comfort.
Xu Jiayi nodded silently, understanding that Uncle Zhao was right. The most important thing now was to clarify the situation and understand why Uncle Zhao had brought her here.
The car drove along a secluded road for quite some time before finally arriving at a hidden villa. The villa was surrounded by dense woods, with several strong bodyguards stationed at the entrance. They scanned their surroundings with vigilant eyes, ready to spring into action like leopards.
"This is our secret base," Uncle Zhao said proudly, pointing at the villa as if he were very familiar with it.
Xu Jiayi looked at the mysterious villa before her, filled with curiosity and unease. She had no idea what secrets lay hidden within or why Uncle Zhao had brought her here.
Uncle Zhao led Xu Jiayi into the villa. The interior was simply decorated but exuded a sense of understated luxury. There was a spacious study filled with various books on the shelves, and in one corner stood a large computer displaying complex data and code flashing on the screen.
"Miss Jia Yi, please have a seat," Uncle Zhao said gently, pointing to the sofa in the study.
After Xu Jiayi sat down, Uncle Zhao walked to the computer and entered a complex password. The screen displayed a video. In the video, Lu Fan was undergoing training with Uncle Zhao; he moved swiftly, his gaze sharp, like a well-trained warrior.
"This is Lu Fan," Uncle Zhao said, gesturing to the video with a hint of emotion in his voice.
Xu Jiayi stared at the video, her eyes fixed on the familiar face. Her heart felt as if it were being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, making it hard for her to breathe. She watched in disbelief as Lu Fan trained, the Lu Fan she deeply loved.
"Is he... is he still alive?" Xu Jiayi's voice trembled as she finally voiced her question.
"Yes, he is alive, and stronger than ever," Uncle Zhao nodded, a slight smile on his face.
"How could you... how could you..." Xu Jiayi was momentarily speechless, unsure how to express her shock and confusion.
"Miss Jia Yi, do you remember when you first met Lu Fan?" Uncle Zhao asked calmly.
Xu Jiayi recalled the first time she met Lu Fan. At that time, he was just an ordinary young man, dressed simply with a faint smile on his face. He looked like a boy next door and showed no unusual abilities or posed any threat to her.
"Why did you... why did you hide this from me?" Xu Jiayi's voice trembled again, tinged with accusation.
"Miss Jia Yi, things are not as simple as you think. Lu Fan is your substitute; he appeared by your side because of your striking resemblance. He was originally just a small farmer chosen to be your stand-in due to his similar appearance to your beloved. To protect you, he willingly risked his life to stay close to you and ultimately sacrificed himself," Uncle Zhao said slowly, his tone filled with sorrow.
Xu Jiayi's face turned pale; she could no longer find words to express her shock and grief.
"I know it's hard for you to accept all of this, but it is true. Lu Fan gave so much for you; he even sacrificed his life just to protect you. He used his life to safeguard yours—can you really forget him like this?" Uncle Zhao said heavily, his eyes filled with hope that Xu Jiayi would understand Lu Fan's sacrifice and consider things from his perspective.
Xu Jiayi remained silent, tears streaming down her face as she finally understood how much Lu Fan had sacrificed to protect her. She had always thought of Lu Fan as just an ordinary young man, never imagining that he would risk his life for her. Now, she finally knew Lu Fan's true identity, understood his sacrifices, and felt the depth of his love.
"You mean... you mean Lu Fan is still alive? You say Lu Fan... Lu Fan..." Xu Jiayi's voice trembled again as she asked in disbelief.
"He is alive; he has simply been reborn. He has risen from death and returned with greater power," Uncle Zhao said with a smile, seeing the hope rekindled in Xu Jiayi's eyes. He nodded in reassurance.
"Do you know... do you know why he... why he... why he appeared by my side?" Xu Jiayi asked, her tone tinged with confusion.
"Because the man you love, he is Lu Fan," Uncle Zhao said, his eyes filled with sympathy. He empathized with Xu Jiayi's love and confusion.
"What?" Xu Jiayi exclaimed, staring incredulously at Uncle Zhao. She could no longer find words to express her shock and bewilderment.
"You should know that Lin Tianyu has always wanted to possess you. He is filled with desire to control you and exploit you. But Lu Fan is the man you love; he cannot bear what Lin Tianyu has done to you. He wants to protect you and rescue you from Lin Tianyu's clutches," Uncle Zhao said gravely, vividly portraying Lin Tianyu's treachery and Lu Fan's deep affection.
"But... but... he... he..." Xu Jiayi stammered, unable to think clearly as her mind swirled with confusion.
"Miss Jia Yi, you need to calm down. You must know the truth; you need to understand what Lu Fan has done for you," Uncle Zhao said firmly, hoping Xu Jiayi could regain her composure and face the situation rationally.
"Tell me... tell me... tell me the truth." Xu Jiayi's tears had dried up; all she wanted now was to understand the truth. She wanted to know everything about Lu Fan—his past, his present, and his future.
"Lu Fan grew up in poverty. Meeting you was merely a twist of fate. He bears an astonishing resemblance to your beloved; he was chosen to be your substitute. He has been lurking by your side, enduring various pains and trials. He sacrificed himself for you, was reborn for you, and seeks revenge for you," Uncle Zhao said, his eyes filled with sympathy and admiration for Lu Fan's love and courage.
"He... he... he..." Xu Jiayi could no longer articulate her feelings; she could only comprehend that Lu Fan had given so much for her, and she needed to do something in return.
"Miss Jia Yi, you need to join us. You must help Lu Fan; you need to take revenge alongside him. You must fight for justice on his behalf and for your future together," Uncle Zhao said resolutely, his eyes filled with expectation that Xu Jiayi would make the right choice—to join their plan for revenge and stand with Lu Fan against Lin Tianyu.
Xu Jiayi hesitated for a moment as she looked at Uncle Zhao and then at the training videos of Lu Fan on the computer screen. She recalled all that Lu Fan had sacrificed to protect her, everything he had given up for her sake, his rebirth for her, and his quest for vengeance on her behalf.
Xu Jiayi took a deep breath, her gaze gradually becoming resolute. "Uncle Zhao, I want to join. I want to help Lu Fan, and I want Lin Tianyu to pay the price!"
Uncle Zhao nodded with satisfaction. "Good, good child. I will arrange for you to meet Lu Fan." He stood up, walked to the window, and dialed a number. "Hello, are you ready? We can begin."
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A black sedan stopped in front of Xu Jiayi, and the door opened as Uncle Zhao stepped out of the car.
"Miss Jia Yi, please get in. I will take you to meet Lu Fan," Uncle Zhao said, slightly bowing and gesturing for her to enter.
Xu Jiayi remained silent, nodding quietly as she got into the car.
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"We've arrived, Miss Jia Yi," Uncle Zhao's voice pulled Xu Jiayi back from her thoughts.
She looked up to see the car parked in front of a simple yet modern villa, surrounded by a garden filled with various flowers and plants, with a faint fragrance in the air.
"This is..." Xu Jiayi looked at Uncle Zhao in confusion.
"This is where Lu Fan currently lives. Go on in; he is waiting for you," Uncle Zhao said as he opened the car door and gestured for Xu Jiayi to get out.
Taking a deep breath, Xu Jiayi stepped into the villa. The living room was spacious and bright, decorated in a simple and elegant style. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, illuminating the entire room.
A tall figure stood with his back to Xu Jiayi at the window. Hearing her footsteps, he slowly turned around.
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"Lu Fan..." Xu Jiayi covered her mouth, looking at the man in front of her in disbelief.
He was still Lu Fan, but he was no longer the Lu Fan she remembered.
He had become more mature and composed, his gaze deep and sharp, exuding a powerful aura. The youthful innocence and naivety had vanished, replaced by a calmness and confidence that came from having experienced life's hardships.
"It's been a long time, Jia Yi." Lu Fan's lips curled slightly, revealing a faint smile, though there was a hint of bitterness and helplessness in it.
Xu Jiayi's eyes instantly turned red, tears welling up, "Lu Fan, I'm sorry... I'm sorry..." She choked on her words, wanting to say something but not knowing where to start.
"You don't need to apologize; it's not your fault." Lu Fan walked up to Xu Jiayi and gently wiped away her tears. "You are also a victim; we have both been used."
Xu Jiayi shook her head. "No, it's me... I brought you into this. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't..."
"Let's not talk about the past anymore." Lu Fan interrupted Xu Jiayi, "I'm back now, and I will take care of everything."
He looked at Xu Jiayi with determination and tenderness in his eyes. "Jia Yi, will you trust me?"
Xu Jiayi lifted her head and gazed into Lu Fan's deep eyes, nodding firmly. "I believe you, Lu Fan."
"Good." Lu Fan took Xu Jiayi's hand, their fingers interlocking. "We will face this together."
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On the other side, in a luxurious villa, Lin Tianyu sat in his study, frowning as he looked at the tablet in his hands.
"Lu Fan, you really are persistent," Lin Tianyu sneered, throwing the tablet onto the desk.
The screen of the tablet displayed footage of Lu Fan meeting Xu Jiayi.
"Young Master, should we..." a bodyguard in black stood behind Lin Tianyu, making a throat-cutting gesture.
"Not yet, it's not the right time," Lin Tianyu said as he stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the entire city. "Lu Fan, since you've returned, let's have some fun."
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A cold smirk curled at the corners of Lin Tianyu's mouth, and a glint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. He turned around and instructed the bodyguard behind him, "Find out what important projects the Xu Family has been working on recently. I want them to know what happens to those who betray me!"
"Yes, Young Master," the bodyguard replied with his head bowed before turning to exit the study.
Lin Tianyu walked over to the wine cabinet, poured himself a glass of red wine, and gently swirled it in the glass, his gaze deep and icy.
"Lu Fan, do you think your return will change anything? Let me tell you, this is just the beginning!" Lin Tianyu downed the glass of red wine in one go, his eyes filled with madness and hatred.
...
Meanwhile, Lu Fan and Xu Jiayi walked side by side in the villa's garden.
"Jia Yi, how have you been lately?" Lu Fan asked with concern, gazing tenderly at Xu Jiayi beside him.
Xu Jiayi smiled slightly and shook her head, "I'm fine, it's just..."
She hesitated, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.
Lu Fan noticed Xu Jiayi's unusual behavior, stopped in his tracks, and gently held her hand. "Jia Yi, if something's bothering you, just say it. Don't carry it all by yourself."
Xu Jiayi looked up at Lu Fan's sincere gaze and finally mustered the courage to say, "Lu Fan, Lin Tianyu... he's been suppressing our family's company lately. I suspect..."
"You suspect he wants to harm the Xu Family?" Lu Fan picked up Xu Jiayi's words, his brow slightly furrowed.
Xu Jiayi nodded. "I'm worried he might do something crazy."
Lu Fan was silent for a moment. He knew Lin Tianyu's character and understood the hatred he harbored towards both himself and Xu Jiayi. Given Lin Tianyu's personality, it wouldn't be surprising for him to take drastic actions.
"Don't worry, I will protect you and the Xu Family," Lu Fan said firmly, his eyes filled with confidence and strength.
Xu Jiayi looked into Lu Fan's determined eyes, feeling a warm surge in her heart. She knew that no matter what happened, Lu Fan would be by her side to protect her.
"Thank you, Lu Fan," Xu Jiayi said softly, her eyes filled with gratitude and trust.
...
A few days later, several companies under Xu Group suddenly came under attack from unknown forces, causing their stock prices to plummet and severely impacting the company's operations.
At the headquarters of Xu Group, in the chairman's office, Xu Jiayi's father, Xu Zhenhua, the chairman of Xu Group, was anxiously pacing back and forth, his brow furrowed and his face filled with anxiety and worry.
"Dad, what should we do now? If this continues, the company won't be able to hold on!" Xu Jiayi asked anxiously, standing beside Xu Zhenhua.
Xu Zhenhua sighed and waved his hand weakly. "I've already sent someone to investigate, but we still haven't found out who's behind this."
Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open, and a young woman dressed as a secretary rushed in in a panic.
"Mr. Xu, it's bad! Lin Group has suddenly announced they want to acquire shares of our company!" the secretary said urgently.
"What?!" Xu Zhenhua and Xu Jiayi's faces changed dramatically. They knew that Lin Group was trying to take advantage of the situation to completely swallow Xu Group.
"Lin Tianyu is truly despicable and shameless, taking advantage of us!" Xu Jiayi clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging into her palms as she gritted her teeth.
"Jia Yi, calm down," Xu Zhenhua said in a deep voice, a hint of helplessness on his face.
"Calm down? Dad, what should we do now? Just watch as Lin Tianyu swallows Xu Group?" Xu Jiayi's tone was filled with anger and unwillingness.
"I've already contacted a lawyer and am preparing to negotiate with Lin Group," Xu Zhenhua said. Although his tone was calm, it carried a hint of powerlessness.
"Negotiate?" Xu Jiayi scoffed. "Someone like Lin Tianyu would reason with you? He clearly wants to completely take over Xu Group. Instead of negotiating with him, you should think of ways to counter his schemes."
"Jia Yi, you make a good point, but what should we do now?" Xu Zhenhua asked weakly; he felt he had no other options left.
"Lu Fan, you must have a way, right?" Xu Jiayi turned to Lu Fan, her eyes filled with expectation.
Lu Fan smiled slightly. "Don't worry, I will help you solve this."
"You? What can you do? You're just an ordinary person. Do you really think you can stand up to Lin Tianyu?" Xu Jiayi's tone was full of doubt.
"Jia Yi, trust me. I already have a plan," Lu Fan said without elaborating, his eyes filled with determination.
Seeing Lu Fan's confident gaze, Xu Jiayi felt a glimmer of hope and was full of anticipation for Lu Fan's plan.
...
"Lu Fan, what is your plan?" Xu Jiayi followed Lu Fan into the study, eager to ask.
Lu Fan did not answer directly but picked up his phone and dialed a number.
"Hey, Uncle Zhao, it's me. I need your help..." Lu Fan said as he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing out at the bustling city nightscape, a cold smile curling at the corners of his mouth. "Lin Tianyu, do you think you've won? I, Lu Fan, won't let you succeed!" A fierce killing intent flickered in Lu Fan's eyes; his gaze was resolute and his tone icy.
A few days later, Lu Fan confronted Lin Tianyu, laying out the factual evidence of Lin Tianyu's previous exploitation of Xu Group right before him. He informed Lin Tianyu that if Lin Group continued to acquire Xu Group, he would make the incriminating evidence public. Lin Tianyu looked at Lu Fan, his eyes filled with rage and apprehension. He knew that Lu Fan was telling the truth; if Lu Fan really made this evidence public, Lin Group would suffer a tremendous blow.
"What do you want?" Lin Tianyu asked in a low voice, his tone heavy with suppressed anger. Lu Fan smiled faintly. "It's simple. I want you to withdraw from the acquisition plan for Xu Group."
"On what grounds?" Lin Tianyu shouted angrily; he was unwilling to give up so easily. "On the basis of this evidence, and my strength as Lu Fan," Lu Fan replied calmly, his eyes brimming with confidence. He pointed at the documents in front of Lin Tianyu and then at himself.
Lin Tianyu fell silent for a moment; he understood that Lu Fan was not lying. He knew Lu Fan had the capability to do everything he claimed. "Alright, I agree," Lin Tianyu finally conceded, sitting helplessly in his chair, a look of defeat on his face.
Lu Fan nodded. He did not feel happy about Lin Tianyu's concession; he understood that Lin Tianyu would not give up easily and would continue to seek opportunities. "Lin Tianyu, this is just the beginning; your nightmare has only just begun!" Lu Fan thought to himself. He would not let Lin Tianyu off the hook; he was determined to take revenge for his past.
After leaving Lin Tianyu's office, Lu Fan returned to Xu Jiayi's side and shared the news of Lin Tianyu's withdrawal from the acquisition plan with her. "You did it?" Xu Jiayi looked at Lu Fan in disbelief; she couldn't understand how he managed it. "Yes, I did," Lu Fan nodded with a smile. He didn't explain how he accomplished it because he knew that even if he did, Xu Jiayi wouldn't believe him.
Xu Jiayi looked at Lu Fan with gratitude and confusion in her eyes; she couldn't comprehend what secret Lu Fan held or who he truly was. "Lu Fan, thank you," Xu Jiayi said sincerely. She appreciated everything Lu Fan had done for her and was drawn to his mystery.
Lu Fan remained silent, simply nodding gently as he embraced Xu Jiayi, feeling her soft warmth against him. His heart was filled with complex emotions.
Xu Jiayi quietly leaned against Lu Fan's embrace, feeling the warmth radiating from his chest. She was overwhelmed by mixed emotions—gratitude towards Lu Fan and confusion about his identity.
“Lu Fan, how did you do it?” Xu Jiayi raised her head, looking directly at Lu Fan, her tone filled with curiosity and doubt.
Lu Fan gently stroked Xu Jiayi's hair, a hint of tenderness in his eyes as he calmly replied, “I simply utilized some resources and information networks to find evidence of Lin Tianyu's commercial crimes. This was a fatal blow for him, so he had no choice but to compromise.”
Upon hearing Lu Fan's explanation, Xu Jiayi furrowed her brows slightly, clearly sensing that Lu Fan had not told her everything.
“Lu Fan, did you really just use some resources? Do you really have no other means?” Xu Jiayi asked with a hint of skepticism; her intuition told her that Lu Fan was far from being as simple as he appeared.
Lu Fan smiled faintly, not directly answering Xu Jiayi's question. He gently held her hand, looking into her eyes with a powerful gaze and said, “Jia Yi, you don’t need to worry. I promised you that I would protect Xu Group, and I will do it.”
Looking into Lu Fan's determined eyes, Xu Jiayi felt a warmth in her heart. Although she still had many questions, at this moment, she chose to trust Lu Fan.
“Lu Fan, thank you,” Xu Jiayi said sincerely once again. Her gratitude towards Lu Fan was evident; she had gradually come to regard him as the person she trusted the most.
Lu Fan smiled gently, fully aware that Lin Tianyu would not give up easily; this struggle had only just begun. He needed to continue working hard to completely defeat Lin Tianyu, protect Xu Group, and also protect Xu Jiayi.
“Jia Yi, now that the crisis is over, you should rest well,” Lu Fan said softly as he gently helped Xu Jiayi onto the sofa and covered her with a blanket.
Xu Jiayi nodded and closed her eyes. The image of Lu Fan filled her mind, and she felt a sense of security; she knew that with Lu Fan around, she had nothing to worry about.
Watching Xu Jiayi sleep peacefully, Lu Fan was filled with complex emotions. He understood that true love between him and Xu Jiayi was impossible; their relationship was merely a facade they had to maintain for the sake of revenge.
Lu Fan quietly stood up and walked to the window, gazing out at the bustling city. His eyes were filled with determination. He knew that his path of revenge had just begun; he must remain vigilant to achieve victory in the final showdown.
Standing up, Lu Fan turned and left Xu Jiayi's room. He returned to his own room to begin preparing for the next steps. He needed to find more evidence against Lin Tianyu and continue refining his plans to ensure his ultimate victory.
Lu Fan opened his laptop and began to browse through the intelligence materials obtained from Uncle Zhao. He needed to fully understand Lin Tianyu's weaknesses in order to devise a perfect plan to completely crush him.
Lu Fan's gaze was sharp, and his eyes revealed a cold ruthlessness. His heart was filled with the flames of revenge; he would not let Lin Tianyu go unpunished. He wanted Lin Tianyu to pay the price!
Lu Fan's fingers flew across the keyboard as he composed an email. This email would be his weapon, one that would utterly dismantle Lin Tianyu's business empire.
A cold smile curled at the corners of Lu Fan's mouth as he quietly waited, waiting for Lin Tianyu's downfall!
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