Too Late to Regret, She’s Now With the Big Boss - Chapter 55

“If Fifth Sister says so, should we call Third Madam Lu to plead and see what she says before deciding?” Second Madam Li suggested.

“Second Sister-in-law, that might not work now, it’s almost dark! Third Master is definitely with her. He’s extremely attached to his wife. If he finds out we privately sought her help, he’ll likely be even angrier,” Second Madam Lu explained.

“Fifth Sister, why don’t you call Old Madam Lu first and ask her-” Before First Madam Li could finish, her son interrupted.

“Mom, don’t make things difficult for Aunt. The old madam can’t help. She’s partly responsible for this mess too. I already threatened her, but Assistant Bai only retaliated even harder!”

“Eldest Sister-in-law, the old madam holds no weight in Third Master’s heart. Begging her is worse than begging Qianqian. She only acts high and mighty in the Lu family because the old master favors her, ordering people around and scolding whoever she pleases. She’s arrogant and looks down on everyone. Over the years, she’s only gotten worse, even dismissing us, if not for Third Master keeping her in check. Ah, forget about the old madam. I’m thinking about how to bring up our Li family’s situation with Qianqian tomorrow.”

“Fifth Sister, Third Master Lu never shows mercy when he gives an order. Do you really think he’d make an exception for that Qianqian just to-”

“Uncle, don’t worry. If we follow Grandfather’s suggestion, not asking for the Li family’s revival, just begging for a way to survive, it’ll definitely work.”

Second Young Master Li’s confident tone sparked hope in Old Master Li. “Xiao Hao, how can you be so sure?”

“Our WeChat group has been buzzing about it. A few days ago, Third Master Lu ordered a vice president of the Ye family to be thrown out of Rongcheng. Do you know what happened afterward?”

“Quick, tell us! What happened?”

“How would we know?”

“Xiao Hao, stop keeping us in suspense out with it!”

The three Li uncles spoke in unison.

“That vice president’s legs were indeed broken, but he was driven out of Rongcheng. He’s now at People’s Hospital.”

“So, if Xiao Hao’s right, we can at least hope to stay in Rongcheng if we give up on saving the Li family?” Third Uncle Li asked excitedly.

“Too bad none of the Li girls have any connections with the Ye family’s second daughter,” First Uncle Li sighed.

“Weiwei, call Lu Yao and ask her. She’s best friends with Qianqian, Third Madam Lu. See if she can arrange a meeting?” Second Young Master Li looked at Li Xiangwei.

“Weiwei, did you hear what your second brother said?” Second Uncle Li gave his daughter a rough push.

“Dad, Second Brother… Brother Zhenting won’t answer my calls, and Yao Yao has blocked me!” Li Xiangwei whispered.

She had been shrinking into a corner, too afraid to breathe loudly, terrified that the Li family would pressure her to ask Lu Zhenting for help.

The first time the Li family ran into trouble, she had called Lu Zhenting, hoping he’d assist her. But he had mocked and belittled her until she felt like her heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys were about to explode!

She was still a Li family heiress, a graduate of a prestigious university even if the Li family had donated a building to get her in, she had genuinely studied hard and earned her diploma.

“Dad, brothers… maybe I should just call Third Sister-in-law on WeChat and feel her out,” Second Madam Lu said, unable to bear her father and brothers’ sighs.

“Aunt, do you have her number? I do,” Second Young Master Li offered eagerly.

“I added her on WeChat a few days ago. I’ll call her.” Second Madam Lu pulled out her phone.

…

Lanjing Garden Villa.

Ye Qianqian noticed that Lu Jingchen seemed in a bad mood and assumed it was because of his mother. So, she took the initiative to kiss him.

Her boldness made Lu Jingchen lose all restraint, pulling her into an adult game that left her utterly exhausted.

“Darling, have some juice and rest for a while. I’ll go make dinner for you.”

“Mmm, I want fried chicken, Boston lobster, East Sea yellow croaker, and stir-fried greens with shiitake mushrooms.”

Ye Qianqian hummed in agreement with her eyes closed, listing her favorite dishes to prevent Lu Jingchen from foolishly preparing a massive feast, it would be such a waste.

She knew that although Lu Jingchen was incredibly wealthy, he wasn’t particularly picky about food and didn’t care much for extravagance.

Still, as the richest man in Rongcheng, even his simplest meals were far more luxurious than what ordinary families could afford.

Ever since they got married, the ingredients he used were always the most expensive and freshest available even the vegetables were absurdly pricey.

“Alright, sweetheart, rest for a bit.” Lu Jingchen said gently. Knowing her frugal nature, he decided to add two more dishes to the menu.

Before leaving the bedroom, he tucked Ye Qianqian’s phone into his pocket to avoid disturbing her.

Ye Qianqian was genuinely exhausted and lay still, planning to enjoy a good nap. After all, the ingredients had already been prepped and even chopped by professionals.

[The female antagonist still has the leisure to sleep? The big boss ordered Bai Lang to ruin the Li family, and now the second Mrs. Lu is calling her, provoking the boss and speeding up the Li Corporation’s downfall.]

[Ah! Poor, devoted Second Young Master Li, who silently protected the female antagonist for years, determined to help her seek revenge, only to be destroyed by the male and female leads in the end.]

[Second Young Master Li… Li Haoran? He’s the biggest villain in this book, and villains always meet tragic ends.]

[Isn’t the biggest villain the big boss?]

[The big boss isn’t a villain, he’s just a cannon fodder character secretly in love with the female antagonist. After she dies, he only kills Xiao Feng and ruins the Ye family before committing suicide!]

Ye Qianqian had been indifferent at first, but upon learning that the big boss had committed suicide for her, she was so startled that she rolled out of bed to find her husband for comfort.

The second Mrs. Lu had mentally prepared herself for a long time before calling Ye Qianqian on WeChat. But in her nervousness, she accidentally hit the video call button.

Lu Jingchen had just finished cooking the last dish when he heard Ye Qianqian’s phone ring. He pulled it out and saw the caller ID: “Second Sister-in-Law.”

He didn’t know whose sister-in-law it was, but when he answered the video call, he saw it was his own second sister-in-law, a woman from the Li family.

As she stared dumbly at the screen, his expression grew increasingly impatient, his entire body radiating a chilling, ruthless aura.

The second Mrs. Lu forced a polite smile, but when she saw the third master of the Lu family, Lu Jingchen, wearing an apron on the other end of the call, she shuddered in terror.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to speak, she was simply too shocked to make a sound.

[Second Sister-in-Law? I respect you as my brother’s wife, but if you anger me, I’ll let it slide for my brother’s sake. But if you’re harassing her for the Li family’s benefit…]

Lu Jingchen’s deep voice was icy, his handsome features frozen like a sculpture, an oppressive chill swirling around him.

The second Mrs. Lu paled, trembling uncontrollably. Just as she was at a loss for what to do, Ye Qianqian’s angelic voice came through from the other end.

“Husband~ Who are you scolding now?”

The second Mrs. Lu frantically hung up the WeChat call, afraid that if she delayed even a second, blood would spill right then and there. Her palm, clutching the phone, was ice-cold.

It had been years since she last saw Lu Jingchen with such a look in his eyes, the last time was when he was just a child.

Back then, he had no control over his emotions and would often look at people with that icy gaze.

Her mother-in-law would secretly call him a demon, and they all thought the same, what normal child could have such a terrifying stare?