Chapter 444

“Level 8 Grandmasters …” The socialite muttered in awe, “I’ve never seen one in real life before.”

“You’ll see one tonight.”

Her companion puffed out her chest, putting on a perfectly elegant smile as her eyes scanned the room like radar.

“Keep your eyes peeled, girl. Tonight is a great opportunity. If any big shot takes a liking to us, we’ll have hit the jackpot!”

The two of them strutted into the estate like roosters flaunting their feathers, trying to accentuate their charms while maintaining a facade of elegance.

Nearby, He Ling Su had just stepped out of her car and couldn’t help but feel speechless as she watched their exaggerated behavior.

“So, this is high society?” He Ling Su rubbed her temples, suddenly regretting her decision to attend this so-called birthday banquet.

“Ling Su, what’s wrong?” A handsome man in a white suit stepped out of the car beside her and asked with concern, “Are you feeling unwell?”

He Ling Su shook her head, “It’s nothing. Just a bit chilly from the wind.”

“Then you should wear a coat. You don’t want to catch a cold …” The man immediately took off his jacket and was about to drape it over her.

But He Ling Su stepped back, subtly avoiding his gesture.

“No need, Cousin Yi. I’m not that cold.” She smiled politely but distantly. “Besides, I’m waiting for a friend. You can go in first; I’ll join you in a bit.”

Chen Yi’s eyes flickered briefly, and he draped his coat casually over his arm, smiling, “I didn’t know you had friends in Jingdu, Ling Su. I’ll be sure to meet them later … Alright, but take care. The weather isn’t something your Level martial physique can handle for long …”

“I’ll be fine.” Chen Yi didn’t press further and turned to follow the attendant into the estate.

Watching his retreating figure, He Ling Su breathed a slight sigh of relief. Chen Yi was a relative from her extended family. Since He Ling Su had come to the Chen family, he had shown her a lot of hospitality. Much of her understanding of the Chen family, and their treatment of her, had come through Chen Yi.

While Chen Yi had been attentive to her, He Ling Su couldn’t help but feel deep down that …

“He’s no good. He has ulterior motives.”

“Yes!” He Ling Su blurted out, “That’s exactly the feeling.”

Only then did she realize someone was behind her.

Turning around, she saw a tall, handsome young man standing there with a calm expression.

“It’s you!” He Ling Su was startled, “You actually came?!”

“I said I would come to back you up. Since I said it, I’ll do it.” Lu Sheng’s gaze swept around casually.

From Lian Su’s estate to the Chen family’s banquet location, it was roughly a thousand kilometers in a straight line.

Lu Sheng had covered the entire distance in less than five minutes. His extreme speed … exceeding ten times the speed of sound! A terrifying speed that would leave anyone dumbfounded. After quickly changing into a new outfit, Lu Sheng had rushed here, taking less than seven minutes in total.

“I told you, I don’t need you to back me up! This isn’t some novel plot you’re imagining!”

He Ling Su sighed helplessly. “Actually, the Chen family has treated me pretty well. While things are still a bit unfamiliar, they’re already trying to accept me …”

“They’re trying to accept your wealth,” Lu Sheng interrupted her, looking at her with a calm expression.

He Ling Su’s words caught in her throat, and she fell silent.

“Returning to the family … always comes with a price …”

Lu Sheng looked at He Ling Su in surprise, realizing he still didn’t understand her enough.

He had thought that He Ling Su’s character was one of unyielding strength, someone who would fight to the end. But now, it seemed she had chosen to compromise?

Thinking of her upbringing and her father … perhaps she needed some semblance of false “familial affection” to fill that void, even if it meant fulfilling some deep-seated desire.

Lu Sheng could understand her reasoning now.

But! Understanding was one thing; whether he supported it was another.

“It doesn’t matter …” Lu Sheng shook his head and said casually, “Tonight, I’ll make the right choice for you.”

He Ling Su suddenly looked up at him.

“What do you mean by that?”

But Lu Sheng wasn’t paying attention to her. His gaze was still roaming the venue, as if searching for something. From the moment he arrived, it seemed he had been looking for something.

“What exactly are you looking for?” He Ling Su couldn’t help but ask.

“I’m looking for …” Lu Sheng’s eyes brightened slightly as his gaze fixed on something.

“A shining … unlucky fool.”

“???”

***

Lu Sheng came to the Chen family banquet this time purely to make his presence known. He traveled across thousands of kilometers in just five minutes, so naturally, he had to let people know.

So, it was necessary to check in before entering. Just now, Lu Sheng was looking for the right target for his check-in. Now, he found it.

“Who is that guy?”

In the direction Lu Sheng was pointing, a flashy silver supercar slowly entered the scene.

A young man stepped out of the car, wearing a silver suit with silver-dyed hair. He had decent looks, but his demeanor was careless and arrogant.

The young man had a beautiful woman with a seductive figure on each arm, exuding an air of arrogance and wildness from head to toe. Lu Sheng wasn’t the only one who noticed the young man; many people outside the manor had also seen him.

It was clear that some recognized his identity, as several people quickly walked over to him, eagerly talking and handing over business cards.

The young man maintained a casual and impatient expression the entire time, holding a superior posture.

“That’s the second young master of the Zhou family, Zhou Yuming …” He Ling Su began to showcase the knowledge she had gained during her time in the Jingdu Province. After glancing at the silver-haired young man, she quickly said, “The Zhou family is one of the top families in the outskirts of Jingdu. Their influence is even a bit greater than our Chen family … But this Zhou Yuming is not up to much. He’s just a playboy. His older brother, Zhou Zhilin, on the other hand …”

Before He Ling Su could finish her sentence, she noticed Lu Sheng giving her a faint smile.

“Our Chen family …?” Lu Sheng had accurately caught the phrase in her words.

He Ling Su suddenly felt at a loss for words, her face stiffening with embarrassment. Subconsciously, she had already started considering herself as part of the Chen family.

However, Lu Sheng didn’t seem to care. If He Ling Su wanted to return to the Chen family, it wasn’t her decision alone to make. The Chen family had to agree as well. And they’d need to ask for his permission first.

“You are entangled and hindered by meaningless things, which will only obstruct your path to becoming stronger. But don’t worry …”Lu Sheng gently patted He Ling Su on the shoulder and said casually, “I’ll help you resolve all of this perfectly.”

“???” He Ling Su blinked, “What do you mean by that?”

But Lu Sheng obviously had no intention of explaining further. He moved his feet and began walking toward the silver-haired young man.

Lu Sheng walked neither fast nor slow, but in the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of the silver-haired youth.

“Young Master Zhou, I’m from Hedi Real Estate Development …”

“Young Master Zhou …”

Two middle-aged men in suits and ties, with bulging bellies and the air of company executives, were standing in front of the silver-haired youth, bowing and scraping as they spoke.

The silver-haired youth was clearly impatient when he suddenly noticed a shadow pass before him.