"Old Lu, allow me to introduce you. This is Er Zhu, who saved my life. Er Zhu, this is my good friend Lu Jinpeng, Old Lu."
Elder Chang gently patted Er Zhu's shoulder and then pointed at Lu Jinpeng, introducing them to each other.
Looking at the young man before him, Old Lu's eyes flashed with shock.
He had thought Wang Er Zhu was a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties, but he never expected him to be a youth!
And, he was Elder Chang's savior!
Indeed, this Wang Er Zhu was no ordinary person. Lu Wei and the others were utter fools!
While shocked by Er Zhu, Lu Jinpeng also thought of Lu Wei and the others. If they were standing before him now, he would have undoubtedly given them a severe beating!
"Old Lu, your descendants have repeatedly tried to assassinate me. Do you have anything to say?"
Er Zhu cut to the chase, directly stating the purpose of his visit. Hearing this, Elder Chang's face instantly darkened.
He could already see Er Zhu's hostility towards Old Lu, but he never imagined the Lu family would do something like this to Er Zhu!
A flicker of anger surged within Elder Chang, but he didn't erupt. He simply observed Lu Jinpeng quietly.
Old Lu was never a foolish man. He believed he would make the right decision!
"Elder Chang, this fellow has locked up all my Lu family descendants in the police station. You must help my Lu family."
Just then, Lu Zhiqing ran over, his face full of indignation, pointing at Er Zhu and lodging a complaint.
He had been outside trying to figure things out and was unaware of what was happening inside. In his mind, Er Zhu entering the room was even better, as two major aristocratic families surely couldn't be outmatched by a nouveau riche!
"Kid, you're dead today. Old Lu is a long-time friend of my grandfather, and the Chang family is an aristocratic hidden sect. Do you know what an aristocratic hidden sect is? It means if they cared about reputation, someone like you, a country bumpkin, could never become the richest man in Huabei City!"
Slap!
Before Lu Zhiqing could finish speaking, he saw his father's palm strike him.
Instantly, his cheek swelled. Lu Zhiqing looked at his red-eyed father in disbelief.
"Dad, why are you hitting me? You should team up with Grandpa Chang and acquire all his assets!"
Lu Zhiqing covered his face and roared at Er Zhu in confusion and anger.
"Stop talking nonsense. Mr. Wang is Elder Chang's savior. Apologize to him quickly!"
Seeing his son's continued foolishness even at this juncture, Lu Jinpeng roared with frustration, wishing his son had been more promising.
Hearing this, Lu Zhiqing was even more dumbfounded, looking at Er Zhu in disbelief.
Elder Chang's savior?
Elder Chang, that was a top-tier aristocratic family that even their Lu family couldn't afford to offend!
With these thoughts, Lu Zhiqing suddenly understood why his father was so furious and why this Wang Er Zhu was so calm!
"Zhiqing, I will not interfere in the Lu family's affairs. Er Zhu can do as he pleases."
Lu Jinpeng wanted to say more, but at this moment, Elder Chang, who had been largely silent, spoke.
As the head of an aristocratic family, he would naturally not meddle in others' family matters out of mere loyalty, especially when it involved his savior!
"Mr. Wang, I apologize. It is my fault for not disciplining my family properly. I offer my sincerest apologies to you!"
Hearing Elder Chang's words, Lu Jinpeng quickly apologized to Er Zhu, his demeanor as respectful as possible.
"Apologies? Can that compensate for my losses?"
Er Zhu smiled thinly and glanced at Lu Jinpeng dismissively, his eyes still cold.
In truth, there were no actual losses. However, to eliminate all future trouble, Er Zhu needed a reason to acquire the Lu family.
He wasn't afraid of retaliation from the Lu family; he simply didn't want to waste time with such minor figures.
"Wang Er Zhu, don't push your luck too far. My grandfather bowing and apologizing to you has already given you enough face. What else do you want?"
Seeing Er Zhu's arrogance, Lu Zhiqing angrily questioned him again.
This Wang Er Zhu was truly detestable. Relying on Elder Chang's support, he was becoming insatiably greedy!
"Shut up! Mr. Wang, I am willing to give you all of the Lu family's assets in Huabei City. I beg you to be magnanimous and spare us!"
Just as Lu Zhiqing was about to continue his tirade, Lu Jinpeng let out a long sigh and added humbly.
All of the Lu family's assets were concentrated in Huabei City and Mingdu. This was already his greatest gesture of goodwill. If Wang Er Zhu still felt it was insufficient, he would not humble himself further.
"I want the entire Lu family!"
Er Zhu had initially intended to agree, but upon seeing the malevolent glint in Lu Zhiqing's eyes, he decided to proceed with his original plan.
The Lu family must not be allowed to remain!
"Mr. Wang, you're going too far. My Lu family, regardless of anything else, is still a prominent clan in Mingdu!"
Hearing Er Zhu's words, Lu Jinpeng's face instantly turned grim.
The reason he had been so humble thus far wasn't out of fear, but rather out of consideration for his relationship with Elder Chang!
"Old Lu, Er Zhu is my benefactor. If you disrespect him, you are disrespecting me!"
Seeing the anger in Lu Jinpeng's eyes, Elder Chang also spoke.
As a long-time friend of Lu Jinpeng, he was well aware of the capabilities of the Lu family's younger generation. In his opinion, handing the Lu family over to Er Zhu would be a better way to preserve its strength!
"Alright, it's all yours. But don't you dare regret it!"
Hearing Elder Chang's words, Lu Jinpeng's imposing presence diminished by half.
If it were just Wang Er Zhu, he might have been able to put up a fight. But with the Chang family involved, he had absolutely no chance of winning!
Lu Jinpeng gave Er Zhu a deep look before pulling Lu Zhiqing away.
"Er Zhu, that old fox won't give up so easily. Be careful in the future."
Watching Lu Jinpeng's retreating back, Elder Chang sighed and reminded him with a profound tone.
Lu Jinpeng was a super figure who had dominated the capital thirty years ago. Not only was he cunning and shrewd, but he also possessed powerful connections and resources. This battle would be a tough one for Er Zhu!
With these thoughts, Elder Chang looked at Er Zhu with concern. "Er Zhu, if you really can't handle it, tell me, and I'll support you with all my might!"
Seeing that Er Zhu remained silent, Elder Chang assumed Er Zhu was so scared he was stunned and patted his shoulder again.
"I don't need to. Just one Lu family, it's nothing significant."
Er Zhu glanced disdainfully in the direction Lu Jinpeng had left. His voice was light, as if he were merely acquiring an ordinary shop.
Hearing Er Zhu's words, Elder Chang, although intending to offer further reminders, considered that Er Zhu was no ordinary person himself and said nothing more.
On this matter, Er Zhu chose to act discreetly. Almost no one in Mingdu knew that the Lu family had ceased to exist!
As Er Zhu was familiarizing himself with the Lu family's assets, Lu Jinpeng had already brought his son to a lakeside villa. Looking towards the direction of the Lu family's former residence, Lu Jinpeng was lost in thought.
Although the entire Lu family had been handed over to Er Zhu, no one knew that the Lu family was merely the tip of the iceberg among Lu Jinpeng's many assets!