Chapter 348: Chapter 348

"Does it matter to you whether I have a strong fate? Someone must have already come looking for you today, right? Don’t think you’ll be able to keep living after I’m dead."

Lu Xingchen still trusted his friends and colleagues deeply.

Besides, if he really thought Lu Xingchen had no background, then he’d be gravely mistaken.

"You think Ji Yu came to find you so that you can go back? She made it clear today that even if you die, she won’t release my son. Your relationship doesn’t seem that close anyway."

He deliberately made it sound like Ji Yu had abandoned him.

His expression didn’t shift in the slightest. "I know better than anyone what kind of person Yu is. No matter what you say, I will never doubt her."

Ji Yu had always been the purest existence in his heart.

No matter what had been said, he still believed Ji Yu would come to save him.

For a moment, even Wang Fuyu was at a loss for words. "She’s already Gu Qixiao’s fiancée. How could she possibly still care about you? Don’t tell me you actually think you can compare to Gu Qixiao?"

He looked at him like he was watching a fool.

Clearly, to him, this idea was utter foolishness.

"You will never get that chance." His expression hardened as he said this.

Obviously, he believed this matter must not be allowed to slide.

Handling him wouldn’t take much effort.

Meanwhile, Ji Yu had already made up her mind on what she was going to do.

"Yu, if you really proceed with this, I’m worried an accident might happen. How about finding another way?"

After all, if the Wang family truly fell, it could drive Wang Fuyu to desperate measures.

Such a situation would spell danger for Lu Xingchen, and Ji Yu herself might be at risk as well. It was better to take a safer path.

"The Wang family is like a cancer that must be eradicated completely. I’ve already thought through what to do. Tomorrow, I’ll go negotiate with him and temporarily resolve the matter with Wang Baiquan."

She didn’t believe she couldn’t handle such a despicable group this time.

Besides, Ji Yu wasn’t without connections of her own.

"I’ll go with you. Yu, don’t let me worry about you."

Ji Yu had originally planned to go try on wedding dresses with him tomorrow. Now, with such an unexpected incident, she felt helpless. "I’m sorry, Gu Qixiao. I didn’t anticipate this happening. Plus, Lu Xingchen has done me a favor. I can’t turn a blind eye to this. So, please wait for me a little longer."

She knew Gu Qixiao must be disappointed.

But if she ignored the matter with Lu Xingchen, there was no way forward.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qixiao couldn’t stop himself from smiling. "Yu, I know better than anyone what kind of person you are. If I forced you to go try dresses with me now instead of addressing Lu Xingchen’s situation, how could I possibly call myself your partner?"

He understood that, in this matter, mutual compassion was needed.

If there was a problem, they could always discuss it together. There was no point in insisting on the wedding dress fitting right now.

"We’ll have plenty of time to try wedding dresses later. This issue is important to you, as it is to me."

He was supportive and understanding of Ji Yu’s decision.

"No matter what’s going on, he saved you once before. I couldn’t possibly turn my back on him now."

He smiled warmly at Ji Yu.

Clearly, his approach was cool-headed in this matter.

Ji Yu smiled back. "Gu Qixiao, I honestly don’t know how to thank you. All I can say is that you treat me so well. You’re important to me, and I know exactly what you mean to me. If it’s for you, maybe I could even let this matter with him go."

She understood that no matter what, the situation might make Gu Qixiao feel somewhat insecure.

Gu Qixiao chuckled lightly. "Why would I let my emotions get in the way and say something like that? I know your nature better than anyone. Instead of letting you stay fixated on this later, it’s better to deal with it now and move on."

Both of them understood each other completely.

Ji Yu was also prepared to settle things thoroughly.

The next day, she met with Wang Fuyu immediately.

"I can promise you that I’ll resolve Wang Baiquan’s matter within five days. Of course, you might not understand why I need five days—it’s because I need to gather certain materials. If you don’t believe me, then forget it."

When Wang Fuyu heard this, he got very excited.

"Of course, it’s true. But you mustn’t abuse Lu Xingchen during this time. You need to return him to me healthy and unharmed." She didn’t want Lu Xingchen to suffer any more than he already had.

After all, this entire matter was her fault.

"Certainly. As long as you can get my son out, this matter won’t be a problem."

He looked agitated, as though he had been planning this for a while.

Ji Yu remained calm as she stared at him.

"I want to see Lu Xingchen. You can relax—I won’t cause any trouble. And besides, isn’t this your turf?"

Upon hearing that, he understood exactly what Ji Yu meant.

Right now, all he wanted was to get his son out.

Previously, it seemed hopeless, but now there was finally a glimmer of hope. He wouldn’t miss the chance.

Ji Yu coldly laughed in her mind as she looked at him.

She indeed wanted to release Wang Baiquan and bring the Wang family down. She was eager to see if they could still be as arrogant afterward.

When she saw Lu Xingchen, his disheveled appearance made her heart ache.

"Yu, I knew you’d come for me. Thank you."

He had always believed that Ji Yu was the angel in his life. Every time she appeared, it was in his darkest moments. It was no surprise that he had fallen for her. Official source ıs novęlfire.net

How could he ever forget the light that appeared in those moments?

Ji Yu sighed as she looked at him.

"Don’t worry, I’ll definitely get you out of here. But I still need time to prepare. For now, he won’t dare to mistreat you further. You need to hold on."

He had already grown accustomed to this kind of life, so he seemed unruffled. "Yu, I’m fine. You see me looking , but I’m not actually hurt."