From rejecting the beautiful female CEO to becoming extremely powerful

Just as the two gatekeepers rushed to Lin Yuxuan and Wei Jiaojiao's side, Lu Yunzhou kicked over the conference table next to them.

The wooden table crashed sideways, blocking their path.

Lu Yunzhou leaned on the edge of the table, his face still showing signs of weakness, but his hand had already reached for the knot behind Ye Zhiwei.

"Mr. Lu, save me first!"

Ye Zhiwei immediately shouted.

Lu Yunzhou flicked his wrist, and the rope snapped off on the spot.

Ye Zhiwei broke free from her restraints and kicked the man who was closest to her.

The man ducked to avoid the wooden table, but his knee was kicked, causing him to lose his balance and fall into the pile of broken wood.

Another person raised a knife and lunged at Lu Yunzhou.

Lu Yunzhou dodged the blade, grabbed his wrist, and slammed his elbow into the man's chest.

The man bent over, and Lu Yunzhou raised his knee and struck his chin, then slapped him on the shoulder, pinning him to the ground.

Ye Zhiwei took off her shoe and swung the heel, smashing it into the back of another man's neck.

The two fell to the ground, struggled for a few moments, and then fell still.

Lu Yunzhou turned around to check on Ye Zhiwei, his gaze moving from her wrists to her ankles, and then sweeping over her shoulders.

Ye Zhiwei opened her arms and spun around in front of him: "I'm not injured, and I untied the rope myself."

Lu Yunzhou continued to examine her clothes.

Her ears burned from his gaze, and she quickly tugged at her collar: "Mr. Lu, if you keep looking, I'll have to charge you for the examination."

Stop being so cheeky.

Lu Yunzhou raised his hand and pressed down on her shoulder to make sure she was standing firmly before letting go.

On the other side, Wei Jiaojiao was clutching her abdomen, blood already trickling down her clothes.

The marriage certificate lay at her feet, covered in dust and blood.

Lin Yuxuan gripped the short knife, her wrist trembling uncontrollably.

She stared at Wei Jiaojiao, her panic growing more pronounced.

"Put the knife down."

Wei Jiaojiao gritted her teeth and supported herself, "I'm injured, take me to the hospital first."

Lin Yuxuan did not answer.

Wei Jiaojiao held onto the corner of the table and moved towards the door. She had only taken two steps when Lin Yuxuan suddenly reached out and pushed her shoulder.

Wei Jiaojiao tripped over the wooden plank and fell backward.

Behind him stood a row of abandoned steel frames, their sharp edges exposed.

Her back slammed into the steel frame, and she came to a stop. Blood quickly soaked through her clothes.

A short, sharp sound escaped his throat, his hand slid off the wound, and his body slumped to the ground along the steel frame.

Lin Yuxuan looked at her hands, and her expression gradually changed.

Wei Jiaojiao looked up at her, her lips moving slightly as she spoke: "You..."

Before she could finish speaking, her body slumped to the side.

Lu Yunzhou looked over.

Wei Jiaojiao's chest remained still, and her hands and feet had lost all strength.

Lin Yuxuan took two steps back, her heel landing on the marriage certificate.

She looked down at the red mark on the paper, her eyes becoming confused.

A few seconds later, she suddenly grabbed the short knife from the ground, turned around and rushed towards Lu Yunzhou.

"It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have ended up like this!"

Lu Yunzhou looked up.

Lin Yuxuan was only a few steps away from him, the blade pointing directly at his chest.

Just as Lu Yunzhou was about to make a move, several black network cables suddenly shot into the conference hall from outside.

The restraint net was attached to Lin Yuxuan's body, and blue and white electric light spread along the net.

She froze, the dagger fell to the ground, and she collapsed heavily.

Neat footsteps could be heard outside the door.

A dozen or so people dressed in dark combat uniforms rushed into the hall, all wearing face shields.

They were not wearing any insignia. After entering the room, they split into two groups: one group controlled Lin Yuxuan, and the other group rushed into the stairwell.

Several muffled thuds were then heard from outside.

The Chu family thugs who were lying in ambush around the Shenghua Center fell one after another, without even having a chance to call for help.

Lin Yuxuan lay on the ground, her limbs restrained by a net.

She was still struggling, but her voice was already trembling with tears: "Lu Yunzhou, it was Young Master Chu who sent me! I was just following his orders!"

Lu Yunzhou walked up to her, his shoe tip stopping beside her face.

Where is Chu Tiankuo?

Lin Yuxuan gritted her teeth and remained silent.

Lu Yunzhou bent down and picked up the phone that had fallen into the dust, then swiped his finger to unlock the screen.

The phone has no password, and the most recent chat history is from half an hour ago.

Chu Tiankuo sent only one message.

"Once you've succeeded, send her to Nanling Clinic immediately. Don't let her die out there."

A route map is attached below.

Lu Yunzhou continued scrolling down, and the new information came from a number with the contact name "Old Zhou".

"Young Master has woken up. He will be transferred to the Nanling Private Clinic tonight. License plate Sheng A·7962. He will depart at 3:40 PM, taking the old North Ring Road."

Ye Zhiwei took a closer look, and her expression immediately tightened.

"He hasn't left Sheng'an yet."

"The person who contacts you."

Lu Yunzhou handed her his phone. "Stop this car."

Ye Zhiwei took the phone and quickly dialed a number.

After the call was connected, she only said a few words before hanging up.

"Gu Nanqiao will lead his men to the old North Ring Road, and Bai Wantang will block the clinic's exit."

Lu Yunzhou nodded and turned to look at the clearing team outside the door.

The man in the lead removed his mask, revealing an unfamiliar face.

He took out an unmarked cell phone from his pocket and handed it to Lu Yunzhou.

"Mr. Pei instructed that the area surrounding the Chu family residence has been cleared. After tonight, you will be in charge of the Nanling Manor."

Lu Yunzhou took the phone; there was only one number on the screen.

He dialed the number.

The phone rang once, and Pei Zhongting answered it.

"I've given you both the people and the route, and I've also opened the entrance to Nanling Manor for you."

Pei Zhongting's voice was not loud, "Chu Zhengnan is still at the manor, and the rest of the Chu family are there too."

Lu Yunzhou looked at Lin Yuxuan lying on the ground and said in a flat tone, "I want the Chu family's accounts settled, not a single one."

"Can."

"Where is Su Qingwan?"

There was a brief pause on the other end of the phone.

Pei Zhongting quickly replied, "She's safe for now. Once you've dealt with the Chu family, I'll bring her to you."

Lu Yunzhou gripped his phone, his hand tense.

You had better keep your word.

He hung up the phone and handed it back to the leader.

3:57 a.m., North Ring Road (old road).

A black minivan sped out of the bend, only to be suddenly stopped across the road by two SUVs.

The headlights turned on simultaneously, their bright light illuminating the windshield.

The driver slammed on the brakes.

The people in the carriage were jostled together. As soon as the back door was opened, Ye Zhiwei and two of his men rushed up and pinned the people against the door.

Gu Nanqiao stood at the front of the car, holding a short gun in her hand, her gaze fixed on the interior of the vehicle.

Who is Chu Tiankuo?

No one answered.

Ye Zhiwei pulled back the curtain of the last row. Chu Tiankuo was lying on the seat with a breathing mask on his face and an IV bag next to him.

His eyes were closed, his lips were bloodless, and his forehead was wrapped in thick gauze.

She reached out to check his breath, then took out her phone, snapped a picture, and sent it to Lu Yunzhou.

"The person has been found, is alive, and is under control."

Lu Yunzhou received the message while getting into a car bound for Nanling.

Outside the car window, the city lights receded into the distance.

The time was five in the morning.

The gate to Nanling Manor appears at the end of the mountain road.

Ten clearing personnel stood on either side of the iron gate, and three SUVs were parked on the lawn with their trunks all open, containing protective shields, restraint ropes, and pistols.

The man in the lead walked to the car and opened the door.

"Mr. Lu, the entrance has been cleared. There are still twenty-seven people inside, and Chu Zhengnan is in the main building."

Lu Yunzhou got out of the car and stretched his wrists.

He looked up at the brightly lit manor, his gaze darkening.

"Go in."

The clearing team simultaneously raised their guns and quickly crossed the gate.