"That's great. I'm also planning to move, so you can pack up and leave. We're done with each other now. I won't blame you for not reporting this, and please let me go. See you there!"

Liu Hu was still looking arrogant towards Su Ze, but when he heard Xiao Lan's words, he suddenly turned around and looked at her in disbelief.

He had always thought that Xiao Lan had not interfered with him during the ten days he had been in the house, and thought that perhaps they had reconciled. But he did not expect that she would say such heartless words here, in front of Su Ze.

Liu Hu immediately jumped up, leaning on the tea table and moving closer to her, "What do you mean?"

"Literally. We have different ideals and cannot work together. You should understand that." Xiao Lan did not avoid him, but just looked into his eyes with a frank and resolute expression.

"Why are we talking differently?"

"There are some things I don't want to say a second time." Xiao Lan rolled her eyes at him and told him to handle it himself.

Su Ze wondered if he should step forward and block Liu Hu away from Xiao Lan. But he felt it was not appropriate at the moment, and there was no fear in Xiao Lan's eyes.

Liu Hu instantly understood what Xiao Lan meant. He looked back at Su Ze and sat back in his chair.

"Daotong, we can make plans together! I will completely stand on your side from now on!"

Xiao Lan had considered that even if Liu Hu returned, if he truly faced a life-or-death situation, he might have informed her. But now that he was so confident, she found it hard to believe. Previously, Liu Hu had seemed a man of deep loyalty and concern for his family. His sudden and complete betrayal naturally made Xiao Lan suspicious.

"How can I stand? Your eldest brother and uncles are all here for me. I won't give them money, let alone the family property."

Xiao Lan looked at Liu Hu, but glanced at Su Ze from the corner of her eye. She probably saw Su Ze looking at them both with a serious expression. Xiao Lan didn't shy away from this because she knew sharing information was the safest way forward. Su Ze was the county magistrate, after all. He had many connections and extensive knowledge, not to mention his own opinions. Like Liu Hu, he could be very useful when needed.

"I told you, I'm standing by you. From now on, I'll help you gather information and won't let them do anything against you like before. If they want to take your family property, I'll help you take it back. That's what I mean!"

When Liu Hu said this, he only glanced at Xiao Lan, and then his eyes unconsciously looked at Su Ze. It didn't seem like he was expressing his opinion to Xiao Lan, but it seemed like he was demonstrating to Su Ze.

Su Ze's expression, which had previously been inexpressive, now turned grim. But he remained silent. He didn't want to convince Xiao Lan that this person's words were untrustworthy. He had tried to persuade and warn her before. He believed Xiao Lan had her own plans.

Xiao Lan was naturally not stupid enough to ask why Liu Hu said that, but struck while the iron was hot, "Then go and help me find out what they want to do!"

This made Liu Hu frown. It wasn't that he didn't want to, but his brother didn't trust him. Uncle Xiao and Uncle Fan also didn't trust him and wouldn't reveal any secrets to him.

"What? Are you in trouble? This matter is extremely important to me. You said you would stand by me, but you didn't even say it. How can I trust you, trust your sincerity?"

"They don't trust me and won't tell me important things!"

Liu Hu looked embarrassed. Xiao Lan didn't look at him. She picked up the teacup that had been pushed aside, took a sip, lowered her eyes and said nothing.

Su Ze felt that the two of them were flirting in front of him, which made him very unhappy. He stood up and said coldly, "I won't bother you two."

He was about to leave when Xiao Lan hurriedly tried to stop him, "Su Ze, stay!"

When Liu Hu heard that Xiao Lan also called Su Ze by his full name, his mind got excited and he said, "Okay! I'll go find out! I'll definitely tell you."

"You were seriously injured last time. What can you get out of asking so impulsively?" Xiao Lan stepped forward to stop Su Ze and looked at him with something in her eyes. Su Ze looked at her deeply and temporarily hid his anger.

Liu Hu was only thinking about how to ask. He had trusted Liu Yu too much before, which had led to his fall. This time, he seemed to need to use his brain...

He stood up and stood beside the two of them, "I have my own way. But..." He glanced at Su Ze, stood up straight, raised his head and said disdainfully, "This person can't always come here! What if I'm not here... and he takes advantage of me?"

Su Ze frowned when he heard that, but he only looked at Xiao Lan.

Xiao Lan watched the two of them vying for attention, remembering that this was a common tactic her ex-husband used. That's why the young, naive, love-brained Xiao Lan had dove headfirst into it. Even after marriage, if he hadn't repeatedly deceived her, she wouldn't have given up on him.

But now he is using this trick on himself.

Xiao Lan was just playing along. It was a good thing for two men to fight for their own interests, so why not do it?

Seeing that Xiao Lan didn't say anything for a long time, just looking at Su Ze, wondering what he was thinking, Liu Hu felt anxious and couldn't help but want to say something, but Xiao Lan spoke first.

"Lord Su has always been honest and upright. From the time I was trapped in the Sun family until now, when I've been entangled in these matters, he has never done anything to harm me. I naturally believe he is a gentleman, not to mention that he is also planning a marriage. Don't use your dirty mind to speculate about our relationship as a gentleman!"

Xiao Lan seemed to be scolding Liu Hu, but in fact she was also comforting Su Ze. He could see that Su Ze cared a lot about his attitude towards her, so he didn't bother to argue with Liu Hu at all, but wanted to see what he had to say.

When she said this, she was also telling Liu Hu. Compared to Su Ze, Liu Hu had been forcing his interactions with her since they met at the Sun family, which was not a good thing. If he didn't do something to truly show his determination, he would naturally be no match for the elegant Lord Su. However, it also gave Liu Hu the reassurance to boldly inquire about the news, which was that Su Ze was going to discuss marriage.

"Discussing marriage?" Liu Hu immediately looked Su Ze over from head to toe. "You're running here when we're about to discuss marriage!"

"Su Ze, if Liu Hu can really get the information back, will you help me? I don't want to give away my things to others and become a fish at the mercy of others like before."

Xiao Lan looked up at him, not paying any attention to what Gu Liuhu was saying. When Su Ze looked at her, he suddenly felt like he was back in court, when Xiao Lan had pretended to be weak. But now her eyes were firm, and her tone was even more resilient. Su Ze felt that this time, Xiao Lan was not pretending to fool him, but was asking him a question sincerely.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Liu Hu immediately reached out to pull Xiao Lan back to his side, but before he raised his hand, he felt a numbness in his forearm.

Su Ze used his strength to stop Liu Hu's action. He looked at Xiao Lan and said, "Yes!"

"Okay." Xiao Lan smiled. Her ex-husband's tricks worked on both men and women.

With this smile, the entanglement between Liu Hu and Su Ze's wrists instantly loosened.

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When we were still college students...

"Su Ze, what's going on with that senior today..." Xiao Lan was a little unhappy. Su Ze went out after school today and didn't come to her until the dormitory was about to close. And he went out to have dinner with that senior who had already graduated.

Su Ze rubbed his hair, his eyes full of fatigue. "She said her current company is good, and she has a good relationship with an HR, and she wants to recommend me to him. I'm about to graduate, and you know me, I'm definitely not as good as those top students, so I can only see if I can find another way to get into a big company."

"You are stupid. You can just go to my dad's company directly after graduation! Why ask others for help...That senior girl has been interested in you before graduation, you know that." Although Xiao Lan pouted, she couldn't bear to blame Su Ze when she saw his listless look.

"What do you mean? Do I want to join a big company, or am I not good enough? If it weren't for you, people wouldn't say every day that I am..." Su Ze stood there, looking up at Xiao Lan standing on the steps, with impatience in his eyes, but in the end he didn't say the word "giver".

Su Ze came from an ordinary family and was a mediocre student, but he thrived in school thanks to his handsome looks and guitar playing. So, after Xiao Lan started pursuing him, his lifestyle improved significantly, with Xiao Lan providing for all his expenses. Naturally, some people gossiped about him.

When Xiao Lan saw Su Ze's expression change, she quickly controlled her temper and coaxed him softly, "Hey, don't be angry, I know you're feeling wronged. My dad's company is no worse than a big factory. Although it's not a foreign company, the work is easy and the pay is good. With your ability, you'll be able to become a manager very quickly. I just think you don't need to work so hard."

Seeing that he was still worried, Xiao Lan leaned forward and threw herself on Su Ze's shoulder, "Don't think so much. You always say you are worried, but you really don't have to worry about these things."

"But I just graduated. Your company is so big, I'm afraid I will... let you down." Su Ze reached out and touched Xiao Lan's hair, then gently pushed her away. His eyes changed from impatience just now to reluctance.

"No, I won't be disappointed no matter what you do! Besides, you're so amazing, how could you possibly let me down..."

Xiao Lan put her arms around Su Ze, her eyes full of tenderness, "Don't say these words anymore."

Su Ze looked at her, "Are you really willing to help me?"

"Of course, I'm not helping anyone. Just give me a resume and I'll submit it for you! And don't meet that so-called senior sister anymore."

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