CHAPTER 141: CHAPTER 141: TREMBLING WITH FEAR

Mrs. Lu’s voice was very low and weak. If it hadn’t been for Lu Zechuan’s awakening abilities in recent times, his senses already beyond normal, he might not have heard it.

Lu Zechuan paused, turned his head to look at Mrs. Lu, and his eyes instantly filled with joy, "Grandma! You’re awake?"

Mrs. Lu let out a weak hum, her gaze falling on her wrist.

During this time, she had been unconscious, unable to eat or drink, surviving only on the hospital’s nutrient fluids.

But she knew in her heart, the nutrient fluids were only maintaining her body’s physiological functions, this bracelet, however, was preserving her soul!

If it weren’t for this bracelet nurturing her soul, she would have lost her soul on the day she fell unconscious...

Thinking that this bracelet was given by Xia Mian, Mrs. Lu’s expression suddenly turned a bit complicated.

"Ah Chuan... do what you need to do... Grandma will always be your backing!" Mrs. Lu said, panting heavily and intermittently.

Lu Zechuan’s expression was solemn, and he faintly responded, "I’m going."

Lu Zechuan left the room, informed Lu Zeming that Mrs. Lu had awakened, told him to transfer her to the VIP ward for better care, then took Shu Dao Mountain, Shu Dao Temple, and Meng Meng away from the hospital.

"I have some matters to handle, it’s inconvenient for you to follow me for now, I’ll have Uncle Sun take you back first." Lu Zechuan squinted slightly, speaking to Shu Dao Temple and Shu Dao Mountain.

But Shu Dao Mountain and Shu Dao Temple shook their heads repeatedly, "No, Grand Ancestor instructed us to follow Grandmaster, we absolutely cannot leave your side!"

Otherwise, if anything happened to this master, wouldn’t Grand Ancestor beat them to death?

All the way to the Lu Group, Uncle Sun parked the car, Lu Zechuan got out, with Shu Dao Mountain holding Meng Meng and Shu Dao Temple following closely.

However, upon entering, Meng Meng fell asleep. Lu Zechuan let them take Meng Meng to the lounge to wait for him.

The two couldn’t resist Lu Zechuan and obediently took Meng Meng to the lounge.

Lu Zechuan hadn’t appeared for just a week, and yet Lu Group seemed like a clock that lost its gears, almost grinding to a halt.

As soon as Lu Zechuan arrived downstairs at Lu Group, Lu Zefang received the news.

The moment she got the news, Lu Zefang almost fell off her office chair.

Lu Zechuan is back?!

Wasn’t everyone saying Lu Zechuan was dead?

Clearly, he had been missing for a week with no sign of life, how did he suddenly return?!

Lu Zefang was flustered; no one knew Lu Zechuan’s temperament better than she.

"What are you panicking for!" Wu Mei scolded angrily, "Right now, you’re the one in charge at Lu Group. Besides, during this time, the Ji Family, Gu Family, and Fu Family have all been siding with you, why fear him!"

Lu Zefang’s heart, which was hanging in the air, began to settle back down.

Yes, with the support of the other three major families, even if Lu Zechuan returns, he can’t do anything to her!

Lu Zefang sat back onto the office chair, her expression relaxing significantly.

Just to be safe, she made a call to Young Master Ji, Ji Hua.

"Miss Lu, what is it?" Ji Hua’s voice sounded like he hadn’t fully woken up, and he appeared puzzled upon receiving Lu Zefang’s call.

"Young Master Ji, does our cooperation still stand?" Lu Zefang directly asked, "Lu Zechuan is back."

Ji Hua responded nonchalantly, "Of course it stands." However, if listened closely, one could detect a restrained excitement in his voice.

"Good, our cooperation agreement can only be signed with me. If it’s with anyone else, do not sign." Lu Zefang squinted her eyes, advising him earnestly.

Ji Hua responded perfunctorily.

"Alright, I won’t disturb your rest any longer, Young Master Ji." Lu Zefang said before hanging up.

After calling Ji Hua, Lu Zefang still felt uneasy, so she called Gu Xiao.

Gu Xiao, like Ji Hua, readily agreed.

Only then did Lu Zefang’s heart truly settle back down.

With the support of the Ji Family’s and Gu Family’s young masters, securing her position as the leader at Lu Group seemed quite possible.

Just as she thought this, Lu Zechuan had already pushed open the door to the president’s office.

In merely a week without seeing each other, Lu Zechuan’s commanding presence had grown even stronger.

Just standing in front of Lu Zefang made her legs go weak.

"Cousin." Lu Zechuan lightly curled his thin lips, his deep voice spilling from his throat, causing an involuntary shiver.

Lu Zefang started trembling, all her previous mental preparations instantly collapsing!

"Ah Chuan, you’re back!" Lu Zefang forced an unnatural smile, "I thought, I thought..."

"Thought I was dead? That I couldn’t return?" Lu Zechuan scoffed lightly, his dark eyes narrowing into two slits, "Cousin, are you that impatient?" His tone raised, bringing pressure that instinctively made one tremble.

Lu Zefang’s body uncontrollably started retreating, as if Lu Zechuan would devour her.

Wu Mei, annoyed by Lu Zefang’s cowardice, stood in front of her, glaring and lifting her chin defiantly, "Lu Zechuan, what kind of attitude is this? Ah Fang is your cousin. During your absence, she upheld the entire Lu Group’s operations. If you’re not grateful, at least refrain from being rude!"

Lu Zechuan smiled emotionlessly, "Her? Upheld the entire Lu Group?"

Lu Zechuan sneered softly, his gaze sweeping the office, noticing that all his previous belongings had vanished, replaced by utterly common decor and office supplies.

"I am back, so now you can leave." Lu Zechuan walked over to the desk, his gaze suddenly turning cold, fixing on Lu Zefang and Wu Mei.

"Leave? Ha, Lu Zechuan, get real. Right now, Lu Group is under Ah Fang’s leadership. What grounds do you have to make us leave?" Wu Mei retorted indignantly.

Lu Zechuan chuckled lightly, "On what grounds? Because I hold 60% of Lu Group’s shares, because Lu Group only reached today’s status in my hands!"

Lu Zechuan’s demeanor was composed, each statement hitting Wu Mei where it hurt most.

"Lu Zechuan!" Wu Mei’s face twisted with malice, "During your absence, most of Lu Group has been acquired by others. Even if you hold 60% of the shares, Lu Group no longer wholly belongs to you!"

Lu Zechuan raised an eyebrow playfully, dragging out an "Oh", "Acquired by someone else? Who dares to snatch up Lu Group’s shares?"

Lu Zechuan’s demeanor was so composed that it made Wu Mei feel unsure.

"Why should I tell you? All you need to know is that with those shares in your hand, it’s impossible for Lu Group to maintain its position as Beijing’s top corporation." Wu Mei spoke evasively, avoiding eye contact.

"Let me guess? The Gu Family? The Ji Family? Or the Fu Family?" Lu Zechuan’s eyebrows arched slightly, his gaze nonchalantly free.

"Are my Lu Group’s shares so easily stolen?" Lu Zechuan’s eyes narrowed, instantly turning sharp.