A pond full of blooming flowers, an ultimate addiction.

The next day, Lü Haotian was woken up early by a phone call from Lü Haoyi, who instructed him to come to the Lü Group's headquarters—the Haili Building—as soon as possible.

"Brother." Lu Haotian, dressed in a trench coat, smiled and appeared to be a refined gentleman.

The office is furnished with modern art pieces and valuable decorations. A solid wood table serves as Lü Haoyi's workspace, while a comfortable sofa opposite him adds to the luxurious atmosphere of the space.

"Have a seat." Lü Haoyi closed his laptop, instructed his secretary to bring him a cup of tea, clasped his hands together, and his face was anything but his usual gentle demeanor.

Lu Haoyi examined the land carefully, his voice somewhat cold, "How much do you know about that plot of land in the West District?"

Lu Haotian didn't seem to mind his bluntness at all, and still had a faint smile on his face. "I've told you everything I know."

"Don't forget, your surname is Lü." Lü Haoyi threw a folder at Lü Haotian with a "thud."

Lu Haotian calmly picked up the scattered documents on the ground and flipped through them one by one. The documents clearly stated the transaction price of the land that Lu's family had acquired and the projects that Lu's family had invested in.

The last document prominently displays the following lines: Xi'an No. 1 Affiliated Middle School has been confirmed to relocate, with the new address located on Gaoxin Road in the South District Open Area.

"This is what you investigated, and you didn't even find the most important thing?" Lu Haoyi felt a raging fire burning in his chest, threatening to consume everything around him. This news was only revealed two months later.

Lu Haoqi calmly took a sip of tea. "I also asked, and the Chi family is determined to get it."

"Do you want to take my place? Is Zhou Guangzhen so eager to arrange a puppet to replace me?" Realizing he had lost his temper, Lü Haoyi irritably took off his coat and turned off the air conditioner.

Lu Haotian merely raised an eyebrow, his lips still slightly upturned, clearly displaying an attitude of complete confidence. "Brother, you've misunderstood. I failed to investigate this matter properly."

"Haotian, we are brothers, don't you think?" Lü Haoyi asked tactfully, his voice no longer as impatient as before.

"Yes, we are brothers."

“Dad is getting old. From now on, the Lü family business will belong to both of us.” Lü Haoyi knew, of course, that the Lü family business was being gradually eroded by Zhou Guangzhen. He needed help, and Lü Haotian was the best choice.

“Brother, Grandpa left a will, and you are the heir to the Lü family.” Lü Haotian sat upright.

Lu Haoyi relaxed his back and leaned back in his chair, his eyes fixed on Lu Haotian opposite him, a sinister smile hidden in his expression. "Following Zhou Guangzhen will only lead to being discarded after you've served your purpose. But I will give you shares, and you will definitely have a place in Xijing in the future."

Lu Haotian maintained his standard smile, "It sounds like your offer is very tempting."

"Of course, you can refuse."

"Brother, are you threatening me?"

Lu Haoyi exuded confidence and determination in his pursuit of power, saying, "You and I are brothers, but you and him may not necessarily be father and son?"

"What do you need me to do?" Lü Haotian didn't persist in pointless pursuits.

“Tell me his plans, all of them.” Lü Haoyi was ambitious, and Lü Haotian’s transformation seemed to be under his control.

"I want to see the sincerity of your promises first." Lü Haotian rested his elbows on the sofa, adopting a casual posture.

“Okay.” Lü Haoyi took out a share transfer agreement. “Show your sincerity, and the shares in this contract are yours.”

"Pleasant to work with."

Lü Haoyi smiled, satisfied with Lü Haotian's words, "Let's invite Xiaoya to lunch together."

Lu Haotian remained calm and composed, saying, "Okay."

"Then I'm waiting for your good news."

As Lü Haotian left Lü Haoyi's office, Lü Haoyi's expression immediately turned cold. "They're all just stepping stones for me."

Lu Haotian received the call and maintained his smile, "What can I do for you, Dad?"

"It seems Haoyi has already contacted you. Are you going to be eating at two different places at once?"

"I'm just an ordinary person, I don't have that many lofty ideals," Lü Haotian joked.