Saving the male protagonist in the dungeon only resulted in him becoming cannon fodder.

Upon hearing this, Lu Ze couldn't help but sigh. It turned out these events stemmed from the grudges of the previous generation. His father continued, "Back then, the entire industry was in a very bad economic downturn. Everyone was struggling to survive, and powerful and wealthy people refused to meet with us. The Lu family also asked us for help, but although we were doing relatively well at the time, we worried that lending them money would make it difficult for our own company to survive, so we ultimately refused. Coincidentally, at that time, the Lu family's son committed murder and was forced into prison. Left with no other choice, the Lu family had to flee with the money, and several of their companies were implicated." At this point, Uncle Lu sighed repeatedly. Time passed quickly, and after the meeting, Lu Ze was left sitting there alone.

He finally understood why the Lu family had to be dragged into this turmoil. Lu Ze walked heavily out of the prison, where Ji Feng had been waiting. Seeing Lu Ze's pale face, Ji Feng quickly helped him into the car. The entire journey was silent, Lu Ze gazing out the window, lost in thought. He didn't know how to defeat those powerful forces. Fortunately, he still had friends and allies who could fight alongside him.

Lu Ze turned his gaze from the car window to Ji Feng, who was sitting in the driver's seat. Ji Feng felt Lu Ze's gaze, paused slightly, and after meeting Lu Ze's eyes, was startled: "Big brother, what are you doing?"

Lu Ze's lips curled up slightly, a sly glint in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "I just wanted to see you."

Ji Feng smiled somewhat helplessly: "Big brother, don't do anything rash! Nothing is insurmountable."

Seeing Ji Feng's anxious expression, Lu Ze felt a warmth in his heart. He gently patted Ji Feng's shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, I'm fine."

Ji Feng still looked at Lu Ze with some worry, not daring to let his guard down. Seeing this, Lu Ze smiled and said, "Just drive carefully and watch the road."

Although Ji Feng nodded, he was still worried about Lu Ze's condition. He decided that when he got home, he would definitely talk to Bai Mengmeng about it and ask her to help persuade Lu Ze.

Night fell, and the city lights began to twinkle. Bai Mengmeng stood downstairs at Lu Ze's company building, gazing at the tall structure. Only one floor's lights were still on; she knew that must be Lu Ze's office. She carefully stepped into the elevator, afraid of disturbing him.

The elevator doors slowly opened, and Bai Mengmeng saw Lu Ze sitting at his desk, working intently. She asked softly, "It's so late, aren't you going home yet?"

Hearing the voice, Lu Ze looked up with a surprised smile on his face: "You're here? It's so late, aren't you afraid of coming to nothing?"

Bai Mengmeng smiled and shook her head, then sat down next to Lu Ze: "I heard you went to see your father today, how was it?"

Lu Ze's eyes dimmed, and he remained silent for a while before speaking: "Everything is fine."

Bai Mengmeng sensed that Lu Ze didn't want to say more, so she didn't press him further. She gently held Lu Ze's hand and said softly, "If there's anything you want to say, you can tell me anytime."

Lu Ze glanced gratefully at Bai Mengmeng and nodded. Then, he took Bai Mengmeng's hand and walked out of the company building. The two walked side by side on the lakeside path, enjoying the tranquility of the night. As they strolled, they chatted about trivial matters, trying to forget the troubles of life.

Moonlight spilled across the lake, creating shimmering ripples. A gentle breeze swept by, bringing a refreshing coolness. Lu Ze and Bai Mengmeng walked quietly, enjoying each other's company and savoring this rare moment of peace.

Perhaps the one who tied the knot must untie it. The next day, he arranged all his work and went to the United States alone. Bai Mengmeng simply told him to be careful. In fact, Bai Mengmeng could already guess that there was probably more to this story.

At the airport, the two lovers were working hard for their careers and for their future life. Lu Ze waved and said, "Wait for me to come back."

Lu Ze went to the coffee shop Li Ming frequented and sat there for days on end, finally meeting the person he wanted to see. "Young man, you're very persistent," Lu Ze said with a smile. "I just wanted to see what the real person looked like."

The man laughed loudly, "Your destruction is inevitable, don't waste your efforts." Lu Ze heard the man's boastful words and said, "You've worked hard, setting up such a grand scheme and cultivating so many outstanding juniors. It seems you had planned this all along." Suddenly, the man became excited, "Since I left City A, I haven't stopped for a moment. You don't understand."

“You’re right, we don’t understand, but I know you’re doing all this for your own benefit. You don’t consider other people’s feelings, you only think about maximizing your own interests. People like you don’t deserve respect and trust!” Lu Zeyi said righteously.

"Hmph, you think you know me? You have no idea about my past or what I've been through. Everything I've done is to protect myself and my family," the man retorted.

“No matter what, your actions have hurt many people, including me and my family. I won’t let you succeed, and I will do everything I can to stop you,” Lu Ze said firmly.

"Haha, then let's see. But let me tell you, you can't beat me. I have enough resources and means to deal with any challenge," the man sneered.

“I believe that justice will ultimately prevail over evil, and no matter how powerful you are, you will eventually receive the punishment you deserve,” Lu Ze said.

The conversation between the two was highly charged and tense. They both firmly believed in their positions and viewpoints, but neither could convince the other. The argument seemed to have reached a stalemate, with neither side willing to back down. However, just then, a mysterious figure appeared in the café.

The person in the seat bowed respectfully, then stood to the side. The mysterious man slowly sat down and calmly said, "I greatly admire you. If possible, would you be willing to join us?"

Lu Ze stared at him blankly, somewhat at a loss: "Who exactly are you?" The mysterious man was dressed in heavy clothing, his face completely covered, making it impossible to see clearly. "No need to ask any more questions, just keep working hard. I have high expectations for you." After saying this, the two left together.

Lu Ze was completely baffled. He had initially thought the Lu family was the mastermind, but now another person had appeared.

Fortunately, Lu Ze had used Bai Mengmeng's new product beforehand, successfully filmed the entire process, and transmitted the data to Bai Mengmeng.

Bai Mengmeng quickly analyzed the data and found that the initial speaker was indeed from the Lu family, but she had no clue about the identity of this mysterious person. Knowing he couldn't stay any longer, Lu Ze immediately returned to City A.