Why are you all trying to win over me, the male supporting character?

With their current strength, if they were to oppose the Meng family and fail, they might very well face certain death.

He really didn't dare!

But what if it succeeds?

If they succeed, those resources will truly belong to them!

"No, I have to be careful. This is a huge gamble."

……

Jingzhou, the Meng family.

Meng Yong quickly noticed this unusual wind direction.

However, since everyone was outwardly polite and friendly, he couldn't glean any useful information from them.

"Boss, two more companies have cancelled their cooperation agreements with us."

The assistant reported the latest news with great concern.

"Many of our goods have been returned."

"They would rather pay the penalty for breach of contract than take our goods."

"Moreover, there are some negative messages about us that are going viral on social media platforms."

"Our stock is falling..."

Listening to this news,

Meng Yong rubbed his temples, looking like he had a splitting headache.

At this time, they were facing a shortage of funds and excessive inventory. One or two of these fickle partners wouldn't be a big problem.

Now, most of them have cancelled their cooperation!

What are you trying to do?

Medicinal herbs should not be stockpiled for too long.

If it gets damp or moldy over time, it will be completely ruined.

"Are they trying to ruin our family?"

Meng Yong sighed.

He already knew the answer in his heart.

He's just reluctant to admit the answer.

"Go and tell Ayu and Jingting to come back quickly."

Meng Yong looked up at his assistant.

"Also, get me in touch with Lu Chengzhou. I need to speak with him privately."

……

Mr. Meng's call came at a very inopportune time.

Lu Chengzhou was sitting in a Japanese restaurant with Meng Wanyu, and he had just eaten a piece of very hot grilled meat, so his tongue was hurting.

It was difficult for me to speak when I answered the phone.

Meng Yong: "What are you doing?"

Lu Chengzhou: "Let's have dinner..."

Meng Yong: "You're not alone?"

Lu Chengzhou: "No way..."

Then the call ended.

Sitting opposite him, Meng Wanyu smiled and handed him a tissue.

"Was that my dad's phone call?"

"Ah."

Lu Chengzhou took a big gulp of ice water to cool down his mouth.

"It seems he's planning to ask you for help."

Meng Wanyu leaned slightly closer, her fingertips tracing suggestively back and forth on the back of his hand.

"Dear Teacher Lu, do you think you'll stand on our side?"

"Cough cough cough..."

Lu Chengzhou choked on the iced lemonade and coughed incessantly.

That's really going too far.

He was still considering when to take sides, how did he end up being interrogated by her?

Meng Wanyu slowly took his hand in hers.

"I think if I were you, I wouldn't easily take sides this time."

"You hate the feeling of being controlled by others, and you hate a life bound by power."

"So, if you want to escape all of this, you have to seize this opportunity."

Her words sent a shiver down Lu Chengzhou's spine.

He was somewhat afraid to look up at her.

She knows everything.

He should have guessed long ago that she knew everything.

Meng Wanyu held his hand, gradually tightening her grip.

When they both felt the pain, the strength in her palm suddenly loosened.

"You have saved me many times, and I have saved you many times."

Her voice sounded very relaxed.

However, if Lu Chengzhou dared to look up at her, he would realize that there was a deep and overwhelming sadness hidden in her eyes.

"Teacher Lu, we're even now."

"It's even?"

Lu Chengzhou finally looked up at her.

I saw her picking out the small bones from inside the fish meat.

Finally, the piece of meat was placed on his plate.

Meng Wanyu took a deep breath and said slowly, "We're even."

Lu Chengzhou hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

The piece of fish meat on the plate, which was somewhat broken, looked rather pitiful.

"I'm taking my sister back to Jingzhou."

“If I can help my family get through this crisis, then I will come back to you.”

"If you can't, then just forget about me."

As she said this, she picked up her wine glass and touched it to the glass next to his.

Then, he drank it all in one gulp.

She put down her glass and mentioned the cost of the meal.

I stood up, ready to leave.

The bitterness in my heart was almost overflowing.

She was truly surprised that she could say such courageous words.

She was strong just a moment ago, but the moment she was really ready to leave, she began to regret it.

I'm not willing to give up on this man.

"stop."

Lu Chengzhou stopped her and pushed the money over to her.

The moment their eyes met, he said, "I think we're even, considering how many times you've bullied me, while I've almost never bullied you."

Meng Wanyu was taken aback.

Then, he burst out laughing.

"You think you can bully me?"

"At least I'm a man."

"You..."

"Meng Wanyu, you shouldn't be so stubborn. You can't handle this by yourself. You should take me with you."

"You..."

“Meng Wanyu, you don’t need to be moved to tears, because you know very well that I’m not doing this for you alone.”

Lu Chengzhou reached out and ruffled her hair vigorously.

A gentle smile, paired with a smug remark:

"If your family goes bankrupt, where will all those hundreds of beautiful maids you employ go?"

Snapped--

Meng Wanyu slapped his hand away and gave a rude snort.

At a time like this, he still deliberately brings up the pretty maid to her!

Ugh, what a scumbag.

She was even moved to tears by a few words from this scumbag, and in front of him, she let down her guard.