Too Late to Regret, She’s Now With the Big Boss - Chapter 21

Watching her niece’s retreating figure, Second Sister-in-law Lu calmly placed the peeled Japanese spiny lobster onto Ye Qianqian’s plate.

With a smile, she said, “Eat more, Third Sister-in-law. Don’t take it to heart with Weiwei, that thoughtless girl. Let me apologize on her behalf.”

The fact that she could marry into the Lu family proved that the Li family wasn’t too shabby, but compared to the Lu family, they were still far behind.

Though her husband was a film emperor, he had no money to spend on her and their three children. Their entire family relied on dividends from the Lu Corporation.

Without the Lu Corporation, forget being a film emperor, he probably wouldn’t even survive in the entertainment industry.

Not only did their family of five depend on the Lu Corporation, but even her maiden family, the Li family, relied on the Lu family’s patronage.

Her siblings had repeatedly warned her and her children: offend anyone, but never offend the Living King of Hell.

By the same logic, the Living King of Hell’s wife must not be offended either!

“Thank you, Second Sister-in-law. You should eat more too, everyone, please enjoy.” Ye Qianqian’s sweet voice snapped Second Sister-in-law Lu out of her thoughts.

Seeing Ye Qianqian pick up the lobster and take a bite, Second Sister-in-law Lu’s anxious heart finally settled.

First Sister-in-law Lu and Second Sister-in-law Lu took turns competing to peel shrimp and serve dishes to Ye Qianqian.

Meanwhile, Lu Yao and the two daughters of Second Brother Lu also vied to serve dishes and peel shrimp for Old Master Lu and Old Madam Lu.

Once again, the dining table was filled with harmonious chatter and enjoyment.

Inside the Rolls-Royce Phantom, Bai Lang glanced in the rearview mirror and saw his boss staring intently at his phone.

His expression shifted between worry, relief, tenderness, and even a hint of resolve. For the first time, Bai Lang couldn’t decipher the meaning behind Third Master’s gaze.

Hesitantly, he tried to console him, “Boss, don’t worry. Our proposal isn’t finalized yet-”

“Quiet-” Lu Jingchen’s face darkened as he coldly cut Bai Lang off.

“Boss, I know you’re concerned about the proposal. Just tell me what to do, don’t leave your subordinate anxious.”

Ever since you left Madam, your mood has been unpredictable. It’s terrifying! Bai Lang didn’t dare voice the last part.

“Plans can’t keep up with changes. If someone steals our proposal, I’ll turn it into worthless scrap. Understand?”

Lu Jingchen’s icy gaze made Bai Lang feel like his usually sharp assistant was suddenly unbearably noisy.

“…I understand… and yet I don’t! If it’s not important, then why did you leave Madam?” Bai Lang muttered under his breath from the passenger seat.

The driver shot him a sidelong glance and shook his head, whispering disdainfully, “Assistant Bai, didn’t you always pride yourself on being clever?”

“The boss’s mood is as unpredictable as June weather. No matter how smart I am, I can’t figure it out right now!”

“If Assistant Bai can’t figure it out, should I enlighten you?”

“Focus on driving and speed up. What would a rough guy like you know about enlightenment?” Bai Lang grumbled.

The driver flicked an imaginary strand of hair from his forehead. “Hmph! I actually do know, that’s why I’m driving slow on purpose…”

“What are you two muttering about? Want to go dig for gold in Africa?” Lu Jingchen’s voice was frosty.

“Boss, I’ve been driving attentively. Is the speed to your liking?” The driver immediately put on a flattering smile.

In front of Third Master, whether he was at fault or not, his survival tactic was always to suck up first.

“Boss, he’s doing it on purpose! Look how long it’s taking to get to the company, he’s driving way too slow!” Bai Lang adhered to the principle of better you than me.

“This speed suits me just fine. Bai Lang, arrange for someone to temporarily suspend all cooperation with the Li family.”

“Master, for no reason at all, you… Ah! Did Second Young Master Lu’s wife offend Madam?” Bai Lang exclaimed before hastily covering his mouth.

“It’s not her, it’s her niece. That fool who doesn’t know her place,” Lu Jingchen said through gritted teeth.

“Master, so you’ve been watching Madam’s surveillance feed all along?” Bai Lang asked belatedly.

He had thought his master was genuinely worried about the proposal!

He truly couldn’t understand if his master wasn’t concerned about the proposal, why did he even come out?!

[This dumb cannon fodder female antagonist is still eating away! The big boss’s anger is terrifying, he’s scared our handsome and dashing assistant Bai Lang so much his legs are shaking.]

Seeing this barrage comment, Ye Qianqian bit her chopsticks in confusion. Why was the big boss angry?

[This female antagonist is hilarious! How old is she, still biting her chopsticks like that? Doesn’t she know the big boss has been watching the surveillance? She’s eating with no manners at all.]

Ye Qianqian quickly pulled the chopsticks from her mouth and sat up straight with perfect posture: She knew the big boss was watching the surveillance, but she’d been too exhilarated from her earlier victory.

She’d gotten carried away and forgotten!

[Oh my, can this female antagonist see the barrage comments? Look how she immediately sits up like a proper lady.]

[No way! I bet a pack of spicy strips she can’t see them.]

[I’ll bet ten packs that she can see the barrage.]

Watching the comments, Ye Qianqian quickly picked up a shrimp that Second Sister-in-Law Lu had peeled for her and popped it into her mouth.

[I’m dying of laughter! The big boss is about to deal with the Li family, and here’s the female antagonist happily eating shrimp peeled by a Li family woman.]

[The big boss didn’t go to the company for any proposal, he was deliberately testing how the female antagonist interacts with his family.]

Lu Jingchen is going to deal with the Li family?

But she’s currently eating shrimp peeled by a Li family woman, along with the dishes she served her!

“Dad, Mom, Eldest Brother, Eldest Sister-in-law, Second Sister-in-law, please take your time eating. I’m full,” Ye Qianqian said, putting down her chopsticks and leaving the dining table.

She walked to the floor-to-ceiling window in the hall with her phone and quickly dialed Lu Jingchen’s number.

[Darling, have you eaten enough? Did anyone give you trouble?] Lu Jingchen’s doting tone was evident even through the phone.

[I’m full. Eldest Sister-in-law and Second Sister-in-law kept peeling shrimp and serving me dishes. The troublemaker got beaten away by me~~]

[…]

[Jingchen~~ Are you done with work? If you are, come back and eat.] Ye Qianqian covered her mouth with her hand and whispered.

[Miss me, darling?]

[Mm-hmm.]

[Have some fruit for dessert, darling. I’ll be right back.] Lu Jingchen signaled the driver with his eyes to turn the car around and head home.

[Okay, I’ll wait for you.]

Seeing Lu Yao approach, Ye Qianqian immediately hung up.

“Qianqian, who were you secretly calling?” Lu Yao whispered.

“Your third uncle has been watching the surveillance. I was afraid he’d get angry, so I called him.”

“What? Third Uncle has been watching the surveillance? And you just called and swayed the workaholic to come back?” Lu Yao asked loudly in disbelief.

Hearing Lu Yao’s words, Madam Lu was utterly shocked, had her son seen everything when she’d been giving that gold-digging woman a hard time?

Terrified, she quickly grabbed her husband’s hand and cooed, “Darling~~ I’m full. Can we go back to the old house?”

“Of course,” Old Master Lu could never refuse his young wife, especially since she’d been buttering him up repeatedly.

He casually asked, “Eldest Son, Second Son’s wife, your stepmother wants to go back and rest. Are you coming with us?”

“Dad, we’ll go with you,” Eldest Brother Lu quickly swallowed his food and immediately went to support the old master.

One sister-in-law was scary enough, and now another one’s back!

If not now, then when?

Except for Lu Yao, the entire Lu family quickly made their exit.

Lu Yao was just about to pull her best friend aside for a chat when she saw her phone ring again, startling her into taking several steps back.

Ye Qianqian glanced at the caller ID, Ye Qingyan, and thought to herself: The female antagonist and the female lead are natural enemies, can’t even go a day without clashing!