The Counterattack Plan of A Villain With Ten Thousand Fans - Chapter 167

Chapter 167

Upon returning home, Bai Yuanyu found Lady Lu about to leave. Noticing her downcast expression, Lady Lu stopped to ask, "Yuanyu, what's wrong? Was your date not enjoyable?"

"It's nothing," Bai Yuanyu replied, her eyes rimmed red, avoiding eye contact, "Mom, I'm feeling a bit unwell. I'll go to my room first."

"What do you mean 'it's nothing'? Someone must have bullied you! Is it Lin Jinghai? Don't be afraid of him, Yuanyu. If he bullies you, tell me. I'll stand up for you!"

"It's not him," Bai Yuanyu still shook her head, "Mom, please don't ask anymore."

Lady Lu couldn't bear to see her precious daughter like this. She took Bai Yuanyu's hand and seated her on the sofa, "If you don't tell me what's wrong, you're not going back to your room today. I won't leave either. I'll wait here until you're ready to talk."

"I," Bai Yuanyu hesitated, then shook her head again, "really, it's nothing."

"I'm not a stranger, Yuanyu. What can't you tell me?" Lady Lu frowned, "If you don't speak up now, you're only empowering those who bullied you, letting them continue without restraint."

After a long silence, Bai Yuanyu finally spoke softly, "It's... it's..."

Seeing her like this, Lady Lu became even more anxious, "Who is it?"

"Mom, I think he might not be aware of it, so we can't blame him," Bai Yuanyu whispered.

"Oh, come on, child. Why do you only speak halfway? Who is it that you haven't said yet?"

"It's... it's Lu Jiayan," Bai Yuanyu lowered her head, twiddling her fingers, her lips turning pale from biting, "I think Lin Jinghai likes him."

"What?!" Lady Lu stood up abruptly, "Are you saying Lin Jinghai likes your brother?"

Bai Yuanyu was taken aback by Lady Lu's strong reaction, then replied softly, "Yes, I saw them together today... They seemed very close."

"This is unacceptable. I absolutely will not allow it." Lady Lu, furious, pulled out her phone from her purse, intending to make a call but then stopped, turned to Bai Yuanyu with a slight smile, "Yuanyu, go upstairs and rest. Leave this matter to me."

After hesitating, Bai Yuanyu nodded, "Okay then."

Meanwhile, Ling Chunann was lying bored in Lu Linfeng's arms, dozing off while listening to him tell a story when suddenly the phone rang. 098 said, "Host, it's a call from Lady Lu."

Lu Linfeng reached over the table for the phone, "It's your mother."

"Yes, answer it for me," Ling Chunann said.

"Alright."

Lu Linfeng answered the call, and Lady Lu's voice came through sharply, "Jiayan, what's this about Lin Jinghai? What's the relationship between you two? Why did Yuanyu come back so upset?"

Hearing the sharp questions from the other end, Lu Linfeng frowned slightly, glanced at the drowsy Ling Chunann, and lowered his voice, "Lady Lu, Jiayan is sleeping. Whatever it is, you can tell me directly."

"Lu, Lu Linfeng?" Lady Lu's voice paused for a while before returning to a normal volume, "Actually, it's nothing serious... Never mind, let Jiayan come home tomorrow. I need to talk to him."

Lu Linfeng looked down at Ling Chunann, who shook his head slightly with a hint of a smile, then replied to the phone, "Jiayan is busy tomorrow. Whatever it is, just say it over the phone."

"Well..." Lady Lu's voice rose again but only said one word, seemingly realizing who was on the other end of the call, and lowered her volume again, "Alright then, let him come back when he has time."

"Mhm."

After hanging up, Lu Linfeng whispered into Ling Chunann's ear, "Baby, what's going on?"

"Probably Bai Yuanyu went back to report me, now mother is coming to question," Ling Chunann said innocently, "You know mother always dotes on Bai Yuanyu."

"No, I mean what's this about Lin Jinghai?" Lu Linfeng pressed the point, not letting Ling Chunann evade the question.

098: ...The host is in trouble now.

"Lin Jinghai, met him today. He mentioned a potential collaboration with our company, so we chatted a bit more," Ling Chunann honestly replied.

Lu Linfeng didn't ask further, simply stroked Ling Chunann's head, then kissed him again

.

It seemed it wasn't the host who was in trouble but rather the male lead, considering what Lin Jinghai had done. 098 felt a bit sympathetic towards him.

Perhaps due to Lu Linfeng's authority, Lady Lu didn't call Ling Chunann again to demand his return but instead sent him several messages in good faith, all implying he should avoid contact with Lin Jinghai, Lin Jinghai being Bai Yuanyu's fiancé, completely forgetting that Ling Chunann couldn't see.

Ling Chunann naturally treated it as unseen as well.

Since meeting the male leads in the restaurant that day, Ling Chunann hadn't seen the two male supports again, and the male lead also disappeared, the daily flower deliveries stopped. However, Lu Linfeng, as he said, became free, accompanying Ling Chunann to and from work daily. If Ling Chunann hadn't refused, he would have preferred to permanently occupy Ling Chunann's office.

"Host, there have been some issues at the male lead's company recently, keeping him too busy to consider the collaboration with the Lu family," 098 reported the information it had found to Ling Chunann, "Strangely, the florist who had been sending you flowers recently closed his shop and went abroad, apparently after receiving a large sum of money." His departure was so gleeful, 098 didn't know how else to describe it.

Despite knowing it wasn't quite right, 098 couldn't help but think this was someone's method of eliminating a romantic rival.

After a few calm months, Ling Chunann was once again summoned by the Lu family head. Rarely returning to the Lu family home, and not encountering the female lead this time, Ling Chunann was rather pleased with this. He told Lu Linfeng, "Wait for me downstairs. I'll be down in a bit."

Lu Linfeng nodded in agreement, "I'll walk you to the door."

"Please come in." The Lu family head was reviewing documents at his desk. Seeing Ling Chunann, he paused, a flash of satisfaction in his eyes, "Walk forward a few steps, there's a chair. Sit down."

Ling Chunann found the chair and sat down, "Father, did you call me back for something?"

"You've been working at the company for a while now, and everyone has seen your performance," the Lu family head went straight to the point, "In these past few months, the company has secured several major projects, all under your leadership."

"Yes, father," Ling Chunann nodded.

"I've recommended you to the shareholders to take over as the company's executive president. Attend the board meeting at the end of this month," the Lu family head said, "There's a document in front of you, a transfer of 20% of the Lu's shares. With it, you can ensure your standing in the board."

"Father, I don't quite understand your meaning," Ling Chunann said.

Leaning back in his chair, the Lu family head sighed, his eyes filled with approval, "I'm not getting any younger. Although you're blind, your abilities are evident to all. I've been watching your performance, and I'm very satisfied. You're a qualified successor. The reason I'm only giving you 20% of the shares now is because another part of the Lu family's shares is with your mother. Once you officially take over as president, I'll explain to her," he stood up, patted Ling Chunann's shoulder, adding earnestly, "Jiayan, the future of the Lu family is in your hands."

"Host, it is indeed a transfer contract. I've checked it. There are three copies, no traps. The Lu family head has already signed. You just need to sign," 098 said, surprised by the Lu family head's straightforwardness, who wasn't very present in the original text and was indifferent to everyone.

Ling Chunann didn't delay, thanked the Lu family head, and signed his name, Lu Jiayan, on the last page of the document.

"Energy points +10000."

What a great gain! 098 was overjoyed.

"Alright, you can go now. Your mother isn't here today, and the chef took a leave. No one's cooking dinner, and I still have work to do, so I won't keep you," the Lu family head said, seeing Ling Chunann signing all three documents, "Take a copy of the document with you."

"Thank you, father," Ling Chunann picked up the document, "Thank you for your trust, father. I will work hard."

"Good, knowing to work hard is enough," the Lu family head nodded, "Go on."

"Oh," Ling Chunann had just taken a few steps when the Lu family head called him back.

"Is there something else, father?" Ling Chunann turned back, puzzled.

098: "Host, he wouldn't be regretting it, wanting to take back

 the shares, would he?"

"I guess he's going to talk about my uncle," Ling Chunann replied.

098 grew even more anxious, thinking of Lady Lu's reaction upon learning about Ling Chunann's possible relationship with the male lead. It felt like more bad luck than good, fearing that if the Lu family head found out about Lu Linfeng and Ling Chunann being together, it wouldn't just be the inheritance at stake, but their lives might be in danger too!

However, the following conversation deeply impressed 098 that it was still too naive.

After a moment of silence, the Lu family head finally sighed, "Your uncle is not an easy person to deal with. If you're unhappy, just come back home to live."

"Thank you, father," Ling Chunann's thanks were especially sincere.

"Alright, go on."

"Father is not bad," Ling Chunann said to 098 after leaving the room.

"Yes," 098 agreed, not only recognizing the host's talents but also being so open-minded.

"It's a pity," Ling Chunann shook his head internally.

"What's a pity?" 098 asked, but Ling Chunann didn't reply.

"Baby," Lu Linfeng approached as Ling Chunann stepped out, catching up to him at the hallway, holding Ling Chunann's hand and taking the document, "What did he want?"

Ling Chunann let Lu Linfeng lead him downstairs, raising an eyebrow, "I might become the president."

"Should I start asking for sponsorship then?" Lu Linfeng jokingly asked.

Ling Chunann tilted his head, "If you ask now, it's still not too late."

Lu Linfeng's face lit up with a smile, unable to resist, he pulled Ling Chunann close and kissed him hard on the lips, "Okay, okay, boss, asking for sponsorship."

Unnoticed, the study room door upstairs quietly closed. Perhaps both were aware but chose not to show it.

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