Chapter 57: Lu Li: Go and Kill Ye Chen
âJust want⊠to stay by my side⊠to protect me?â
Murmuring this phrase, Lu Li spoke in a tone filled with intriguing implications. He had spent over a decade on Lu Ya, eight years on Zhang Ziqin, but what had he gained? What he received was their ruthless humiliation after Ye Chen appeared.
It couldnât be considered a betrayal, because after all, he and Zhang Ziqin had nothing between them. But that humiliation, Lu Li remembered.
As for Lu Ya⊠sheâs already deadâŠ
Yet, the Yu Meng before him, who had stayed by Ye Chenâs side for so many years, claimed she wanted to protect him. This selfless posture of devoting herself at any cost left Lu Li baffled.
Was it all because of the bond they shared over the years?
Especially the tenderness in her gaze made it really hard for Lu Li to discern the truth, because it seemed all too real.
He was confident in his ability to read peopleâs emotions; Chen Xiaoyi was one example. She had fallen for him, but in his presence, she showed a natural inferiority complex, hesitating to get closer, afraid of being too forward â all of which Lu Li saw clearly.
But the woman before him was âDark Moonâ, a character known for her disguises in the story, an admirer of the protagonist Ye Chen, and the murderer who killed him in the end.
He found it hard to be sure.
âUh-huh! Big brother, believe me, Xiao Meng will always be your Xiao Meng, and will never betray you.â Holding onto Lu Liâs legs, Yu Meng looked up at him, trembling.
âAlright, since you so wish to stay by my side, but I donât trust you, how about I give you a chance?â
âBig brother, just say it. Whatever you ask me to do, Iâll do it.â Grasping at straws, Yu Meng couldnât bear to leave her big brother; she couldnât live without him!
âThe head of your family now lives in the Zhao household, and both he and his family have wronged me. I want you to deal with those people now, especially your âmasterâ. I want his head.â Guardedly, Lu Li whispered into Yu Mengâs ear like a devilâs whisper.
With just a slight movement, Yu Meng could touch Lu Liâs neck, presenting a perfect opportunity.
As a top-notch assassin, Yu Meng couldnât possibly be unaware.
Yet, there was still no movement from Yu Meng, causing Lu Li to frown slightly.
âAlright, big brother, Iâll make sure to take care of those people in the Zhao household, and Ye Chen isnât my master, please donât misunderstand.â Looking up at Lu Li with some difficulty, Yu Meng nodded firmly without a hint of hesitation, and couldnât help but defend herself.
What consequences, what schemes, none of that mattered now. Big brother had agreed to her, after dealing with those people from the Zhang family and Ye Chen, she could stay by his side.
As long as she could prove herself, big brother would accept her.
âNow, get out of my house!â
Pulling away the hand that Yu Meng had on his leg, Lu Li left the room with one last remark, his heart in turmoil.
Even if he told himself that the woman before him was good at disguises, was Ye Chenâs person, was the person who killed him in the last life, his eyes told him that everything Yu Meng said was true.
He had presented her with opportunities to attack him repeatedly, but Yu Meng never touched him once. As an assassin, it was impossible not to notice.
Was she so sure that he would consider past feelings and not harm her, or was it for some other reason?
Is what she said true�
If itâs true, what should he do?
Yu Meng stood up shakily, fiercely wiping the tears from her face, her sad face breaking into a smile that was uncertain whether it was of happiness or sorrow.
âBig brother said, as long as I kill Ye Chen, I can stay by his side, he will forgive me. As long as I kill Ye Chen, he will forgive me.â
âKilling Ye Chen, Iâll prove that thereâs nothing between Ye Chen and me, and I can stay by big brotherâs side. I want to prove to big brother, I belong to him, only to him, the person I love is only big brother.â
Yu Meng picked up the clothes scattered around, dressed neatly, and left the Lu estate, her eyes shining with an almost unbearable murderous intent.
Lu Li stood by the window, watching Yu Meng leave. Sending Yu Meng to kill Ye Chen seemed somewhat absurd; after all, he was the protagonist, how could he be so easily killed? If Yu Meng was insincere before, she wouldnât act against Ye Chen and would only increase Ye Chenâs malice towards himself.
But Lu Li wasnât afraid; when the time comes, heâd just have to deal with the two of them together. He and Ye Chen were sworn enemies; he longed for Ye Chenâs hatred.
Having your enemy despise you is a kind of pleasure.
If Yu Mengâs previous words were true, and she really acted against Ye Chen, perhaps she would be killed by Ye Chen.
That would be Yu Mengâs fate.
Leaving the window, Lu Li no longer cared about Yu Meng and headed to Chen Xiaoyiâs room. The fully evolved Chen Xiaoyi had already turned into the style he liked, and Yu
Mengâs arrival today had given Chen Xiaoyi a sense of urgency. It was time to puncture that window paper just right.
âLu Li⊠why are you here!â Timidly holding the blanket, covering herself, her cheeks flushed red, completely unaware of how tempting she looked.
âThe night is long, and Iâm not sleepy. I just want to talk with you through the night and watch the sunrise together.â Smiling wickedly, he approached directly.
In terms of adjusting the mood, Lu Li had it under control.
Yu Mengâs appearance not only made Chen Xiaoyi feel threatened. Regardless of the future, he had to reap his reward from this woman.
âMiss Yu Meng finally found you, after going through so much to meet you, arenât you going to spend time with her today?â A hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes.
But she didnât break away from Lu Liâs strong grip.
âDonât mention her!â Lu Liâs brow furrowed.
This left Chen Xiaoyi somewhat confused: âWhat happened?â
âYu Meng might be a spy sent by that Ye Chen, and that Ye Chenâs identity is no simple matter!â He didnât hide it, his disdain plain on his face.
Chen Xiaoyi was deeply rooted in her feelings for him; he didnât deign to compete like a monkey in a zoo for a womanâs favor against the protagonist, playing those petty jealousy games.
âA spy!â Chen Xiaoyi was taken aback.
âWasnât she the one you helped when you were young? How could sheâŠâ Having received Lu Liâs help, but then turning around to help someone else against Lu Li, was that Yu Meng ungrateful?
âNot quite sure, but almost. Itâs true that she was sent by Ye Chen.â
Chen Xiaoyi covered her mouth: âThisâŠâ
Regarding that Ye Chen who had aggressively pursued Lu Li at the old Mr. Caoâs birthday party, she had no good impression. Now that Lu Li said he was no simple character.
And even sent a spy to Lu Liâs side.
âDamn bastard, if you dare harm Lu Li, Iâll kill you.â
Thinking this in her heart, a glint of murderous intent flashed in her eyes.
âAlright, letâs not talk about those unhappy things. When Yu Meng kissed me before, someone seemed almost ready to cry, huh!â
âI was not⊠mmmâŠâ
Before Chen Xiaoyi could defend her blushing self, Lu Li kissed her lips.
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