After Miss Lu became the only one to enjoy the limelight, her six brothers knelt down and begged for

Lu Dongyou also wanted to know who Lu Ning's backers were besides Gu Zifeng.

Mrs. Chen took a closer look at Lu Dongyou and, seeing that he didn't seem to know, suddenly felt a little happier.

Why didn't Lu Ning flaunt Ji Chiqian's identity to the Lu family?

It seems that Lu Ning's conflict with the Lu family is greater than she imagined, which is actually a good thing, at least Lu Dongyou won't side with Lu Ning anymore.

Lu Dongyou tentatively asked, "Mrs. Chen?"

At that moment, Gu Zifeng came over and greeted her: "Auntie, the questions you arranged for the reporters were a bit sharp. Do you have a problem with me?"

Gu Zifeng only needs to make a phone call to find out who arranged the reporter.

He needed to come and test the waters to see if they were after Lu Ning or him.

Mrs. Chen's smile became much more genuine: "I believe many people doubted what Lu Ning relied on to stand on the stage and speak, but now that she has been tested, everyone believes that Lu Ning has real skills."

Even now, Mrs. Chen still feels that something must have gone wrong, and that Lu Ning knew the question beforehand, which is why she was able to answer so well.

It was most likely his nephew who did it; this guy and Ji Chiqian are practically inseparable.

Gu Zifeng glanced at Chen Yu: "Auntie, please don't bring Chen Yu out unless necessary. You should think more about his character when it comes to this son-in-law. It's not even settled yet, and bringing him out like this is bad for Chen Yu's reputation."

Chen Yu smiled knowingly and said, "Big brother, I'm fine."

Because of her leg condition, the older brothers and sisters she knows in the industry take good care of her.

Upon hearing this, Lu Dongyou immediately felt uncomfortable: "Young Master Gu, if you have a problem with me, just say so. There's no need to beat around the bush."

Gu Zifeng actually answered directly: "It's good that you know."

Lu Dongyou's expression changed, but Qin Xiang stepped forward and said, "Young Master Gu, I know you've had a problem with my older brother because of Sister Ningning. But family conflicts can't be blamed on one side alone; Lu Ningning must have made mistakes as well."

Lu Dongyou realized what was happening: "If Young Master Gu has a problem with me because of Lu Ning, then I have nothing to say."

"Alright, I've met Miss Lu a few times and I know her temperament. Family conflicts aren't a big deal."

Mrs. Chen's words indicate that she is on Lu Dongyou's side.

Chen Yu lowered his head and remained silent.

Gu Zifeng disliked the Lu family even more. He said casually, "Chen Yu's birthday is coming up soon, right? Let's have a proper celebration then."

Mrs. Chen smiled and said, "That's right, this time we should make it a grand event, and the whole Lu family should come to participate."

Upon hearing this, Lu Dongyou's eyes flashed with surprise. Was he about to make his relationship with Chen Yu public?

He knew that bringing Mrs. Chen into the artificial intelligence project was a sure-fire way to make money.

Mrs. Chen didn't say much and left with Chen Yu.

Lu Dongyou's mood improved. With the Chen family acknowledging his identity, he could use them to climb the social ladder.

Qin Xiang was also very excited: "Big brother, if we're going to the Chen family for the banquet, should we make preparations in advance?"

The Lu family has finally been able to join the upper class.

Her opportunity has arrived.

Lu Dongyou nodded with a smile: "Indeed, we must prepare well and absolutely not embarrass the Lu family."

Qin Xiang rolled her eyes: "But what about Lu Ning? If she goes, she'll probably argue with us again."

Lu Wu nodded: "Yeah, every time I run into Lu Ning, it's never a good thing. Let's not let her go."

Qin Xiang thought so too; if Lu Ning went, she would definitely steal the spotlight again.

Without Lu Ning, then she would be the only daughter of the Lu family.

Lu Dongyou turned his head and glanced at Lu Ning, who was surrounded by people, shining like a star.

He snorted coldly: "That's right, she said long ago that she didn't need to rely on the Lu family."

At this critical juncture, we cannot allow Lu Ning to disrupt the Chen family's banquet and drag the Lu family down.

Upon hearing this, Qin Xiang was overjoyed: "Big brother, then I'm going to buy a really pretty dress, so I won't embarrass the Lu family."

Lu Wu held Qin Xiang's hand and said, "Brother, now that our family's biggest problem has been solved, I want to get engaged to Xiangxiang as soon as possible and give her a proper status."

Qin Xiang's smile froze: "Fifth Brother, there's no need to be in such a hurry. After all, Eldest Brother still has so many things to deal with."

She didn't want to get engaged to Lu Wu.

Lu Dongyou readily agreed to Lu Wu's request, saying they would discuss the matter after the Chen family's birthday banquet.

Qin Xiang was so angry she wanted to kill someone.

At this moment, Lu Ning inexplicably felt a gaze that made her very uncomfortable.

She looked up and saw only the backs of the Lu family members, meeting Qin Xiang's dark and hateful eyes.

Lu Ning revealed a provocative expression, which made Qin Xiang's face turn pale with anger.

Lu Ning knew that Qin Xiang had introduced PZ Company to Lu Dongyou, and she would have to investigate it thoroughly later.

She was also looking forward to seeing what her older brother's expression would be when he found out the truth.

That day marked the day the Lu family went bankrupt.

The event ended, and Lu Ning realized that Ji Chiqian hadn't arrived yet, wondering how things were going at the hospital.

On the way back to school.

Lu Ning called Li Man from the public relations team: "Any news from the 4S store?"

"That person is a senior chef in the shop. He's skilled and well-liked. He's been going to work and leaving get off work normally all this time, and he's also been having meals and playing mahjong with his colleagues. There's been nothing else going on."

Lu Ning thought about Qin Xiang's recent actions and said, "Go check if PZ Company has any connection with Qin Xiang."

There's definitely a problem between these two.

After Lu Ning finished speaking, she didn't hang up the phone. She thought for a moment and then asked, "How is the old lady of the Ji family doing?"

"The old lady's condition has not been good; she is still in the hospital receiving emergency treatment."

Lu Ning glanced out the window; no wonder Ji Chiqian hadn't come even after the exchange meeting ended.

When Lu Ning returned to the dormitory, she saw that Chen Yu had also returned, but her eyes seemed to be red.

She walked over: "Have you been crying?"

Chen Yu forced a smile: "I told my second aunt that I wanted to break up with Lu Dongyou, but she disagreed."

Why should she disagree?

"Because she's the one who calls the shots in the Chen family now, my stepmother, my brother, and I all have to live by her nose."

Chen Yu showed a helpless expression: "I used to think that my second aunt was really doing it for my own good, but now I realize that's not the case."

Second Aunt chose Lu Dongyou because of their mutual interests.

Lu Ning looked at Chen Yu: "Then do you want to be independent and no longer be controlled by others?"

She had just heard Gu Zifeng mention that Chen Yu was having a birthday party and would be inviting the Lu family, which meant they were going to make their relationship public.

Chen Yu nodded firmly: "I want to."

"Have confidence. Look at me now, I've broken away from the Lu family and become independent. There's nothing I can't do. Now that you've made your decision, you should start planning your birthday party properly."

After Lu Ning finished speaking, she saw Chen Yu smile at her.

She actually had her own selfish motives in helping Chen Yu. After all, the Chen family was a leader in the news media. If Chen Yu became independent and gained a voice later on, it would be easier for her to investigate the Mo family.

A week later, on the weekend, the Chen family held their birthday banquet.

Before leaving her dormitory, Lu Ning received another large gift box, which did not have any luxury brand logos on it.

She knew it was a gift from Ji Chiqian; he had been bringing things over every day for the past few days, and her dorm room was almost overflowing.

Chen Yu opened the box and immediately laughed: "This dress was actually bought by the eldest brother of the Ji family. I heard that Qin Xiang wanted this dress, and your eldest brother even asked me to help her. Tsk tsk, you're going to drive this white lotus crazy today."

Chen Guoguo tentatively asked, "Lu Ning, are you going to wear it or not?"

"Put on."

That would infuriate Qin Xiang! Why wouldn't she wear it?!

Today's birthday party is especially important to Lu Ning herself.

Just then, Lu Ning's phone rang. She glanced at it and saw that it was Lu Dongyou calling.

Her eyes turned colder, and the voice on the other end of the phone said, "Lu Ning, Chen Yu is having her birthday party today and has invited the Lu family. If you want to go back to the Lu family and continue being my sister, Lu Dongyou, then you can come back and join us."