The Legend of Cinderella's Counterattack

"Hello?" I said into the receiver, with a bad feeling in my heart.

"Lu Yuxuan, do you still remember me?" The voice was teasing, which made me feel creepy.

It's him?

How could I forget this sound!

A business rival who used to be against me in every way and even resorted to despicable means to take away everything from me!

He disappeared for such a long time, and when he suddenly appeared, he must have had some bad intentions.

I gripped my phone tightly and forced myself to calm down. "Of course I remember. What's up?"

"Nothing, I just wanted to tell you that I'm back." He hung up the phone, leaving me full of doubts.

This phone call was like a huge rock, weighing heavily on my heart.

I looked at Luo Luo, and the worry in her eyes was clear. "It's okay, just a harassing call." I forced a smile, not wanting to worry her.

For the next few days, I felt uneasy.

The appearance of that man made me feel that a storm was coming.

Sure enough, not long after, some problems arose in the company that required me to deal with them personally.

I had to postpone my date with Lolo again and again.

Today is our wedding anniversary, and I promised Lolo that I would accompany her to a Michelin restaurant to celebrate.

However, a sudden multinational conference forced me to miss the appointment again.

I looked at the message from Lolo on my phone: "It's okay, work is important." These few short words hurt my heart like a needle.

I know that even though she says it's okay, she must be very sad in her heart.

I hurriedly ended the meeting and rushed to the restaurant.

When I pushed open the door of the restaurant, I saw Luo Luo sitting alone in the corner, with the dishes in front of him almost untouched.

She saw me and forced a smile: "You're here."

I walked over and held her hand, which was frighteningly cold. "I'm sorry, Luo Luo..."

"It's okay, I'm used to it." Her tone was calm, but it made me even more heartbroken.

"Lolo..." I was about to explain, but she interrupted me, "Yuxuan, do you love me?"

I was stunned. This question had never occurred to me before. Do I love her? Of course I do! But why do I always make her sad?

"I……"

Luo Luo suddenly stood up and picked up her bag. "I'm tired. I want to go back first."

She turned and walked away, leaving me sitting alone in the empty restaurant.

I watched her leaving, and a panic I had never felt before surged into my heart.

Am I...about to lose her?

Suddenly, the phone vibrated, and a text message from an unfamiliar number came into view: "She is with me now..."

This text message was like a basin of cold water, completely extinguishing the remaining hope in my heart.

Anger, worry, fear, all kinds of emotions intertwined together, almost swallowing me up.

I stood up suddenly and dialed the number.

"Who are you? Where is Lolo?" My voice trembled with anger.

A deep laugh came from the other end of the phone. "Want to know? Come find it yourself."

He gave me an address and hung up. Without another word, I rushed out of the restaurant, started the car, and sped towards the address.

Damn it, if anyone dares to touch my Lolo, I will make him pay the price!

After running all the way, I finally arrived at my destination - an abandoned factory on the outskirts of the city. I rushed into the factory and looked everywhere for Luo Luo.

"Lolo! Where are you?" My voice echoed in the empty factory.

"Don't worry, I'm here." A familiar voice came from the second floor.

I looked up and saw Luo Luo standing by the railing on the second floor, with that man standing next to him - my business rival, Li Ming.

"Li Ming, what on earth do you want to do?" I roared.

Li Ming sneered, "What do I want to do? Of course, revenge on you! You took everything from me, and now, I want you to have a taste of losing everything!"

"Let Luo Luo go! This has nothing to do with her!"

"Nothing to do? Do you think I will believe it? She is your weak spot. As long as I control her, you will be at my mercy."

My fists were clenched so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh. I couldn't act rashly. I had to calm down to save Luo Luo.

Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to calm down. "Li Ming, if you want something, just tell me directly. Don't hurt Luo Luo."

A vicious glint flashed in Li Ming's eyes, "I want you to be ruined and lose everything!"

I was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I can promise you, but you have to let Luo Luo go first."

At the moment Li Ming hesitated, I rushed to the stairs and reached the second floor as fast as I could.

Li Ming obviously didn't expect me to make a sudden move and was stunned for a moment.

I took the opportunity to pull Lolo behind me and confront Li Ming.

"Lolo, are you okay?" I asked in a low voice.

Luo Luo shook his head, "I'm fine."

I held Luo Luo's hand tightly and turned to look at Li Ming. "Now, we can have a good talk."

A few days later, I turned down all my work and carefully planned a romantic surprise.

I bought the limited edition handbag that Lolo had always wanted and hid it in a room covered in rose petals.

When Lolo saw all this, a surprised smile appeared on her face.

I hugged Lolo tightly, whispered my love in her ear, and felt her warmth in my arms.

"Lolo, I love you."

"I love you too, Yuxuan."

I kissed her lips, and at that moment, everything seemed to have returned to its original beauty.

But I know that this is just the calm before the storm.

Li Ming's problem has not been completely resolved and the company is also facing huge challenges.

How can I...balance my career and love?

I looked at Lolo in my arms, my heart full of contradictions and struggles.

"Yuxuan..." Lolo's voice brought me back to reality.

"what happened?"

"I..." Lolo hesitated to speak.

"Just tell me if you have anything."

"I..." Luo Luo took a deep breath, "I'm pregnant..."

Lolo is pregnant... These five words exploded in my mind like a bomb.

Great joy and a heavy sense of responsibility came over me at the same time, almost drowning me.

I hugged her tightly, my heart pounding, and I was speechless for a moment.

Child, our child...this little life binds us closely together.

At that moment, I suddenly felt that all the previous entanglements and struggles became insignificant.

No matter how important my career is, how can it compare to my lover and my children?

I don’t want to miss a single bit of Lolo’s pregnancy because of my busy work, and I don’t want her to face the hardships and anxieties of pregnancy alone.

However, Li Ming, the time bomb, is still there, and the company is in a critical period of development. I cannot let my guard down easily.

I had to find a balance between protecting my family and preserving my career.

For the next few days, I kept spinning like a top.

During the day, I run company affairs, meet with my team, develop strategies, and strive to complete the most important work in the shortest time.

In the evening, I returned home, took Lolo for a walk, told her stories, and felt the rhythm of the little life in my palm.

I started learning time management, arranging my work in an orderly manner, improving efficiency, and reducing unnecessary meetings and social engagements.

I even started learning about pregnancy and understanding the precautions during pregnancy, hoping to share Lolo's pressure as much as possible.

One night, I finished a day's work and returned home exhausted.

Lolo was reading a book on the sofa. When she saw me come back, she put down the book, stood up and walked to me.

"Yuxuan, you must have been very busy recently?" She looked at me with concern, her eyes a little red.

I held her in my arms, "It's okay, I'm not tired."

"You're lying," Luo Luo gently pushed me away and looked into my eyes seriously. "I know you've sacrificed a lot for me and the child."

I smiled and said, "It's worth it."

Luo Luo's tears rolled down like pearls from a broken string, "Yuxuan..."

I gently wiped the tears from her face and said, "Don't cry, I will always be with you."

I took out an exquisite box, opened it, and inside was a sparkling diamond necklace.

"This is for you," I put the necklace on Luo Luo's neck, "Thank you for giving me a home."

Lolo hugged me tightly, and her tears soaked my clothes.

"Yuxuan, I..."

I lowered my head and kissed her, feeling the tenderness and sweetness of her lips.

"Knock knock knock..." A sudden knock on the door broke this warm moment.

I frowned impatiently, "Who is it?"

"It's me," a familiar voice came from the other side of the door.

My heart sank, and I slowly walked to the door and opened it...

Standing at the door was Li Ming, with a serious look on his face and a document in his hand.

"Mr. Lu, I'm afraid we are in trouble." His voice was low and my heart skipped a beat. An ominous premonition arose in my heart.

I let Li Ming into the study. Lolo considerately made tea for us and then left quietly, leaving Li Ming and me space to talk.

I took the document, glanced through it quickly, and my face gradually became gloomy.

"M Group? They are actually going to enter the domestic market?" There was a hint of disbelief in my tone.

M Group, an international giant, is famous for its strong financial resources and cutting-edge technology. Their arrival will undoubtedly have a huge impact on the domestic market, and my company will bear the brunt.

Li Ming nodded, his face solemn. "Yes, Mr. Lu, and according to reliable information, they are coming with great force this time, and it seems that their target is our company."

I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.

I know that at this moment I have no time to be sad, nor time to be confused.

I had to come up with a response strategy as quickly as possible to protect my company, my employees, and my family.

In the next few days, I devoted almost all my time to work.

Analyzing the market, formulating strategies, and contacting partners, every task requires extreme carelessness.

Lolo also felt my pressure, but she didn't complain. She just supported me silently and took care of my daily life so that I could devote myself to my work.

I began to spend less time with Lolo, and when I got home every day, she was often already asleep.

Looking at her peaceful sleeping face, my heart was filled with guilt.

I know she understands and supports me, but that doesn't make me feel any less guilty.

One weekend afternoon, I took the rare opportunity to take Lolo for a walk in the park.

The sunshine shines on us, warm and comfortable.

Lolo snuggled up to me, gently stroking her slightly bulging belly, with a happy smile on her face.

"Yuxuan," she suddenly raised her head and looked at me, "I know you've been very busy recently. You've worked hard for the company and for us."

I held her hand tightly, "Lolo, I..."

"I know," she interrupted me. "I know everything. You don't have to explain. I understand you."

A warm feeling welled up in my heart and I hugged her tightly in my arms.

"Thank you, Lolo."

"Silly boy," she patted my back gently, "we are family."

Just as we were enjoying this moment of peace, my cell phone suddenly rang. I saw the caller ID and my brows furrowed.

"Hey?"

"Mr. Lu, people from M Group are here. They want to talk to you..."