Upon hearing Lu Yu's cold tone, Leng Qingqiu's body slightly trembled. She glanced up and down at Lu Yu and said lightly, "Lu Yu, I know that in the five years you were missing, you experienced a lot, but you're back now, aren't you? I really don't understand what happened during those five years that makes you refuse to talk about it."

In her words, Leng Qingqiu's tone was full of questions. She had no idea why Lu Yu wouldn't let her investigate the shadow on the map, nor did she understand why Lu Yu wanted to hide all the experiences of those five years!

Now, the more Lu Yu didn't want to mention the events of those five years, the more curious Leng Qingqiu became.

Curiosity is a common trait among women, and on this point, Leng Qingqiu was evidently more severe than other women.

Now, just seeing Lu Yu in front of her made the curiosity inside her grow even stronger, making her more and more eager to know about Lu Yu's past.

After all, in her view, to change a profligate young man who only knew how to indulge and play five years ago into what he is today, couldn't be accomplished solely by surviving on a deserted island!

During those five years, Lu Yu must have had many unknown secrets!

Bang!

Upon hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu slammed the table furiously.

If this matter involved someone else, Lu Yu couldn't care less and certainly wouldn't take the trouble to persuade Leng Qingqiu like this.

He only did so because of the past relationship between the Leng Family and his own Lu Family, and also because of his feelings for Leng Qingqiu five years ago.

Five years ago, even though Leng Qingqiu was cold as ice to him, Lu Yu indeed liked her a lot at that time.

And now, after five years have passed and he has gone through some things, his feelings for Leng Qingqiu had faded. Still, whether out of respect for the past relationship between the Leng Family and his own Lu Family or his feelings for Leng Qingqiu five years ago,

Lu Yu definitely didn't want Leng Qingqiu to stubbornly pursue that terrifying and bloody thing!

After all, such behavior was courting death!

"Leng Qingqiu, why are you so obstinately persistent?"

Hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu said helplessly, "The world is vast and completely beyond your imagination. Many things are not something you can understand!"

As he spoke, Lu Yu's tone carried a hint of admonition, "Some things, once involved, cling to you for life, just like your shadow, impossible to shake off!"

"Your actions of meddling due to curiosity are extremely foolish!"

At this moment, Lu Yu's words were filled with a deep, cold sternness, carrying a faint warning!

Speaking of this, the past over the five years quickly replayed in his mind, with dark and bloody images that even he didn't want to recall too often now.

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu shook her head. She lifted her gaze and looked at Lu Yu in front of her, then said, "Are you finished?"

Her words were still cold and indifferent, as if she was oblivious to the mundane world.

"I am done!"

Lu Yu replied, his words carrying a note of low resignation.

He wanted to see how Leng Qingqiu would react after his lengthy and heartfelt persuasion.

"Lu Yu..."

Seeing Lu Yu's cold expression, Leng Qingqiu rubbed her temples, then said, "No matter what you say, you still don't want me to investigate that mysterious shadow."

She continued, "Also, I don't know what you've been through in these five years, but I can tell you, I have a fair understanding of the world, so there's no need for you to be so mysterious to push me away."

As the president of Victory Group, Leng Qingqiu was beautiful, intelligent, confident, and radiant, epitomizing perfection. With such perfection came absolute confidence and stubbornness.

Now, Leng Qingqiu didn't really believe Lu Yu's words. To her, his words were just an excuse to make her give up investigating the shadow.

Now Leng Qingqiu couldn't believe that simply investigating that shadow could put her life in danger?

"You!"

Hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu found himself at a loss for words.

He had originally hoped that after five years, Leng Qingqiu would rid herself of her excessive stubbornness, but it seemed that her stubbornness had not only persisted but had become even more exaggerated!

"Fine!"

Hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu helplessly shook his head and then said to her, "I've told you everything I can. Now it's up to you to decide how to handle it."

He paused slightly, then said, "However, I must remind you, before making decisions, consider the Leng Family and try not to let your curiosity get you into things you can't handle. Otherwise, what happened to the Lu Family five years ago is the most realistic illustration!"

The incidents he encountered in those five years are too numerous and complex, and he couldn't reveal too much casually.

So now, all Lu Yu could do was advise Leng Qingqiu, although he couldn't guarantee she'd heed his words.

There's a saying that when the boat reaches the bridge, it will stabilize. Lu Yu knew he couldn't change Leng Qingqiu's will, and after saying this, he turned slowly and left Leng Qingqiu's office.

He had done all he could, and now it was up to Leng Qingqiu to handle it herself!

Watching Lu Yu's departing back, a hint of confusion emerged in Leng Qingqiu's eyes. Just then, her phone beeped with a notification sound.

Hearing the notification, Leng Qingqiu furrowed her delicate brows, took out her phone, and upon seeing the message, a trace of bewilderment appeared in her eyes.

A message was displayed on Leng Qingqiu's phone: "The investigation of the shadow on the satellite map is progressing smoothly. We've completed seventy percent of the workload, and by tomorrow night at the latest, we'll fully lock in on that shadow area!"

The message was brief, sent by none other than Professor Zhang Qiren!