After Black Moonlight revealed her true feelings, everyone panicked.

The next morning, Lu Sijian woke up to the faint sound of birds chirping.

Pushing open the window, the chilly morning breeze blew in, the birdsong became clearer, and a touch of red glow appeared on the horizon, as the entire mountain gradually awoke.

However, this tranquility was soon broken by a burst of noise.

Lu Sijian listened to the commotion at the courtyard gate. It seemed that two groups of people had clashed and started fighting. She frowned, put on her coat, and went downstairs.

She spotted Sheng Yunchao's figure from afar and quickened her pace to walk over.

"What are you doing?" Lu Sijian looked up at the people who had come and suddenly froze.

Lou Xiao looked travel-worn, but that wasn't the point. The point was that he always paid attention to his image, always impeccably dressed in a suit and tie.

At this moment, the black suit was wrinkled and covered in dirt.

The bodyguards on both sides were glaring at each other, and some of them had bruises on their faces, clearly indicating that they had been in a fight.

Lou Xiao saw Lu Sijian and exclaimed somewhat incoherently, "Ah Jian, so you're really alright!"

Sheng Yunchao said calmly, "I told you long ago that my senior is fine."

He paused for a moment and then explained to Lu Sijian, "When you fainted, I had someone send a message to Lou Xiao."

However, he told Lou Xiao that it wasn't because the other party was Lu Sijian's former fiancé, nor was it out of magnanimity.

The bodyguards under his command were instructed to capture Lou Xiao at all costs once he appeared.

Sheng Yunchao even had a knife ready. He was truly intent on killing at that time and didn't mind killing the so-called male protagonist to test the reactions of those high and mighty gods.

Because the order was not revoked, as soon as Lou Xiao appeared at the entrance of the sanatorium in the morning, several bodyguards pounced on him and a fight broke out between him and his group.

Sheng Yunchao arrived in time, preventing the situation from escalating further.

Lou Xiao clearly misunderstood and said confidently that he wanted to take Lu Sijian away.

Sheng Yunchao lowered his eyes and said in a very soft voice, "But President Lou's people seem to be a bit domineering. They tried to force their way in as soon as they arrived, which scared the bodyguards into thinking that a second He Jinhuan had come."

Lou Xiao suppressed his temper and explained, "It wasn't us who attacked first, it was your people who attacked first."

Sheng Yunchao said in a calm tone, "Is that so? Then I guess so."

Lou Xiao was furious. What did he mean by "probably"? It made it sound like he was lying.

Upon receiving the news, he rushed back overnight and visited the place early the next morning with sincerity, only to be inexplicably attacked.

That's not all; now the other party is twisting the truth and putting all the blame on him!

He was somewhat annoyed; if the other party hadn't notified him immediately, he would have suspected that the person was doing it on purpose.

Lu Sijian also understood what was going on and glanced at Sheng Yunchao.

[Dude, you're being way too tacky!]

Lou Xiao was secretly pleased. It seemed that Lu Sijian was still on his side, and Sheng Yunchao's framing was useless.

"Thank you for taking care of A-Jian yesterday, and thank you for letting me know in time. I will come to thank you again another day."

Lou Xiao paused after speaking, then looked at Lu Sijian gently, "Ah Jian, let's go home."

Sheng Yunchao's smile held a hint of murderous intent: "..."

It seems this guy didn't get a good beating; he shouldn't have intervened so quickly.

Lu Sijian took two steps back, avoiding his outstretched hand. "No need."

Lou Xiao frowned, her voice becoming even gentler, "You don't want to go home for the time being? That's okay, you can come to my place, or I can arrange a separate room for you."

He guessed that it was because of the rumors circulating online that the relationship between the Lu siblings was strained, which was why she was so wary.

Sheng Yunchao glanced at Lou Xiao with a half-smile. He really wanted to ask where they were going.

Unexpectedly, it was Lu Sijian who asked first: "Where do you mean, the Lou family villa or the river-view apartment?"

Lou Xiao was suddenly stumped by the question.

Lu Sijian gave him a meaningful look.

So, you mean neither of these places is convenient? I understand.

Sheng Yunchao chuckled and lowered his eyes, knowing that she must have guessed it long ago.

According to the plot, she should have known all along that Mu Liangyue had once been kept as a mistress in this riverside penthouse.

As for the Lou family villa, it was because Lou Xiao took the pregnant Sister Ye back to rest and recuperate.

Sister Ye abused poppy shells, and Lou Changling had become addicted. Unfortunately, according to the doctor's diagnosis, he would most likely be unable to have any more offspring.

So even though Lou Changling clamored that he would abort the child and make Ye Sao spend the rest of her life in jail, Lou Xiao still managed to get her out and settle her in his villa.

However, Lou Xiao rarely went home after that, because he didn't want to face Sister Ye.

After this incident, he had completely seen through Sister Ye's scheming and no longer wanted to face those concerns that were mixed with self-interest.

Perhaps because so much has happened recently and he has been away on business trips without going home, he hadn't thought about Sister Ye for a while.

"Since it's inconvenient, then please leave, Young Master Lou." Sheng Yunchao simply gave him the order to leave.

Lou Xiao took a deep breath. He hadn't thought this through, but he absolutely couldn't let Lu Sijian live alone outside.

"Come home with me!" He stepped forward and grabbed Lu Sijian's wrist. "Sister, your uncle entrusted me to take good care of you before he went abroad. I'm worried about you!"

Sheng Yunchao gripped Lou Xiao's shoulders, his eyes turning cold. "Let go!"

Lou Xiao ignored her and looked directly at Lu Sijian solemnly, "There will only be you at home, and no one will bother you."

He had decided to send Sister Ye away immediately, so that she would no longer be seen in front of Lu Sijian.

Lu Sijian: "Okay."

The moment she said those words, she felt Sheng Yunchao's gaze fall on her.

Like a tranquil lake suddenly caught in a storm, becoming terrifying.

Lou Xiao looked relieved and gripped Lu Sijian's hand even tighter with the air of a victor. "Are you hungry? I'll take you to get breakfast."

Lu Sijian said gently, "But Xiao-ge, you're hurting me."

Lou Xiao paused, then loosened his grip. Lu Sijian, however, quickly withdrew her hand and turned to leave.

Honestly, I'm not going to argue with you two here. It's better for you two to live your lives well.

Lou Xiao panicked: "Ah Jian!"

He wanted to catch up, but Sheng Yunchao's hand on his shoulder did not let go, blocking his steps.

"Why must you force me, Mr. Lou?" Sheng Yunchao let go of Lu Sijian's hand only after she had walked away.

Lou Xiao then felt the sharp pain in his shoulder; the other person's force was so strong it felt like they were about to crush his shoulder bone.

"I must take her away today!" He looked coldly at Sheng Yunchao. "You can do whatever you want to me, but I advise you not to even think about making a move on her!"

The two are mortal enemies, so it's not surprising that Sheng Yunchao would be hostile towards him, but the other party's use of Lu Sijian has crossed his bottom line.

Sheng Yunchao's eyes were strange: "What do you think I want to do to her?"

Isn't your goal to steal my woman, undermine me, and use this to hurt me?