Chapter 268: Not the Right Time

"I think what you usually tell me are lies, and these words are the truth." The old master Lu looked at his grandson with an emotionless gaze, speaking with a flat tone.

"You keep insisting that someone framed you, then tell me how he did it? I really don’t know of any method in the world that can make someone say these words." The corner of Mr. Lu’s mouth slightly curled up, but with a thick sense of mockery. This sight fell on Lu Ang, causing him to freeze on the spot.

Yes, how could Xu Ke have harmed him? He just said a few provocative words, just looked at him a few times with eyes he hated. He couldn’t help but blurt out the words buried deep in his heart, and this was beyond argument.

Lu Ang knew he was done for.

The people at the banquet watched the scene unfold before them, quietly chatting with those beside them, but because they spoke too softly, it was inaudible from a distance. With so many people speaking, all the sounds mingled together, making the banquet scene chaotic.

Lu Ang released his grip on Mr. Lu, stood up from the ground, and stumbled out. His group of lackeys, seeing no one was paying attention, also ran out, hoping the two bigwigs wouldn’t remember their faces.

Mr. Lu stood on the stage, and after saying a few words into the microphone, he successfully calmed the previously restless crowd.

The banquet returned to its previous liveliness, with the aroma of wines and the clinking of glasses.

"I really didn’t expect him to fall to this point." Lin Mengyao sighed as she observed the lively scene before her.

"What, do you feel sorry for him?" Xu Ke raised an eyebrow and asked.

Hearing Xu Ke’s words, Lin Mengyao quickly widened her eyes and retorted, "How is that possible? I would never feel sorry for someone like him. I’m just amazed that someone with blood ties could so easily be abandoned."

Seeing the fleeting sadness in Lin Mengyao’s eyes, Xu Ke realized she was relating it to herself. He hurriedly patted Lin Mengyao’s shoulder, comforting her, "I won’t abandon you, no matter what happens, I won’t abandon you."

"Hmm." Lin Mengyao responded softly.

After comforting Lin Mengyao, just as Xu Ke was about to take her to meet some people, Lu Ying approached with a glass of wine, a faint smile on her face, "You really are a scary man." Lu Ying raised her glass to toast Xu Ke.

Xu Ke didn’t say anything, smiling as he picked up his glass and clinked it against hers. The transparent glasses met in mid-air with a crisp sound.

Lin Mengyao didn’t know what kind of riddle the two were playing, her eyes filled with a hint of confusion as she looked at Xu Ke, appearing extremely cute.

"Your wife is truly fortunate to have married you. If I were thirty years younger, I wouldn’t let a man like you get away. But alas, I’m old now. I hope we can maintain our cooperative relationship in the future. I don’t want to become your enemy; being your enemy is too scary, you might not even know how you’d end up. Honestly, I’m very curious why the Xu Family’s genes are so strong, seeing you is like seeing your father. You two are really alike in every aspect." Lu Ying said while glancing at Lin Mengyao.

"Look at me, I’ve had too much to drink and started rambling, not even knowing what I’m talking about. I’ll leave now and not disturb you two any longer." Lu Ying walked away with her wine glass, leaving a trace of indescribable melancholy in her expression.

"What did she mean by what she just said?" Seeing no one coming to interrupt them, Lin Mengyao asked Xu Ke, "What kind of riddle were you two playing just now? What are you hiding from me?"

"It’s nothing really, just collaborating with Lu Ying to set up Lu Ang to vent your anger. Do you feel any better now?" Xu Ke asked with a slightly elevated tone.

"My anger subsided a long time ago. But how did you manage to set up Lu Ang without me noticing anything?" Lin Mengyao’s eyes widened, bright with uncontainable curiosity.

Seeing Lin Mengyao like this, Xu Ke’s heart was filled with joy. Perhaps Lin Mengyao didn’t realize it, but she was becoming more open, more childlike in front of Xu Ke. This showed she loved Xu Ke even more, and Xu Ke enjoyed this feeling of being relied upon by her.

"It’s simple, just bribed a waiter to stick close to Lu Ang all night, then gave him a drink with something extra in it. The drug only causes anxiety and frustration, but it doesn’t harm the body, and it exits the system within three hours, undetectable by machines." Xu Ke’s lips curled into a sly smile, looking like a cunning fox.

"What about the source of the drug?" Lin Mengyao’s eyes showed a worried expression. Unlike other countries, the control over drugs in China is very strict, and Lin Mengyao was very concerned about the drug’s source. If there was a problem and the authorities found out, Xu Ke would face imprisonment.

Seeing Lin Mengyao’s worried expression, Xu Ke laughed and said, "The source is fine, don’t worry."

Seeing Xu Ke’s relaxed demeanor, Lin Mengyao was also infected and relaxed, but soon furrowed her brows again. One problem was solved but another arose, "Her words just now, does it mean she’s interested in you? But the latter part of her words was strange, her tone wasn’t much different, so what’s the situation?" If Xu Ke could read Lin Mengyao’s thoughts, he would definitely find her mind filled with question marks.

"She has no interest in me, but she was interested in my father. I heard from Grandpa that the two of them almost got together back then. My father liked her at the time, but she wasn’t aware of it, so that affection ended without a result. Later, my dad met my mom, my mom pursued my dad, and he accepted her. But the day he accepted my mom, she realized her feelings and confessed to my dad, the outcome was predictable." Xu Ke looked at Lu Ying, who was roaming the banquet, and spoke with a slight nostalgic tone.

"It’s a pity and a shame when two people don’t fall in love at the right time." Lin Mengyao sighed deeply.

This matter was soon forgotten by the two as the banquet ended. The once high-profile Lu Ang became low-key, and there were no changes in Lin Mengyao and Xu Ke’s lives, except that Lin Mengyao started going out more frequently.