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Chapter 299: Do You Want to Give Your Wife Away?
The call was quickly connected, and a hearty laugh from Lu Jiutang came through.
"Haha, it's Brother Xiao! I was just thinking of you, didn't expect our minds to be in sync!" Lu Jiutang said.
Xiao Yun replied with a smile, "Oh, you were planning to find me?"
Lu Jiutang continued, "Brother Xiao, thanks to you this time. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know what would have happened to my family’s Lulili. Well, let's skip the formalities between us brothers. Tonight, I want to treat you to a drink so we can have a good chat!"
"No need," Xiao Yun said. "I'm on my way to Panlong Mountain right now. Let's save tonight's drink for when I come back; I'll treat you then!"
"Alright, Brother Xiao. So, did you call me for something?" Lu Jiutang asked.
Xiao Yun replied, "Not really, just wanted to check if you've been doing well these past few days." He was worried that their actions to save Lulili by intercepting Bai Man and Pockmarked Baldy might leave some clues for Hong Qichang, leading to a crazy retaliation against Lu Jiutang.
Hearing Xiao Yun's words touched Lu Jiutang deeply.
He was a straightforward man who valued directness in relationships; if you respected him an inch, he would respect you a mile.
Having been in the underground world for many years had made him see through the fickleness of human relationships and the coldness of society. Genuine sincerity between people was indeed rare.
"Hehe, I'm doing well. Why do you suddenly ask this?" Lu Jiutang felt moved but also thought it was a bit strange.
Xiao Yun spoke plainly as well, "I don't know why, but I feel a bit uneasy and really worry something might happen to you. Uh, I'm just asking casually; don’t take it too seriously, Lu Ge. But please pay extra attention to your safety these days. Also, try not to let Lulili go out much!"
"Brother Xiao, I understand!" Lu Jiutang's eyes became slightly moist.
Xiao Yun hung up the phone, and Li Qiqin asked, "Xiao Yun, who were you calling? You looked quite nervous!"
"Nothing much, a friend of mine offended someone in business, and I was worried, so I called to remind him!" Xiao Yun replied with a casual smile.
He certainly wouldn't reveal the truth of the situation; otherwise, it would only frighten her.
Hearing from Lu Jiutang that everything was fine on his end, Xiao Yun felt relieved.
However, he couldn't understand why he had such a strong premonition earlier, as if something bad was about to happen to Lu Jiutang.
...
After putting down the phone, Madam Lu Jiutang, Cold Brow, smiled and asked, "Was that Xiao Yun on the line?"
"Yes, heh heh. He told me to pay more attention to safety lately, worried that someone might stab me in the back!" Lu Jiutang chuckled.
At that moment, Lu Jiutang was at home. Although he was the Grand Master of the Wolf Gang, he rarely made public appearances. Especially after the rise of the Flying Tiger Gang, he spent more time at home with his wife and let his subordinates handle matters for him.
Cold Brow sighed and said, "It's really great that you have such a friend!"
Lu Jiutang frowned in thought and replied, "It's rare to find a true friend in life. My dear wife, to be honest, I truly respect Xiao Yun. Despite his youth, he is very loyal. If anything were to happen to me, I could only entrust you and our daughter Lily to him; he's the only one who would genuinely take care of you both!"
With remarkable martial arts skills and the ability to treat others' ailments through painting, along with a chivalrous heart, Xiao Yun had brought Lu Jiutang many surprises. At the same time, he grew increasingly curious about Xiao Yun—just how high were his martial arts skills? How miraculous were his painting techniques? These were all things that intrigued Lu Jiutang.
In short, in Lu Jiutang's eyes, although this guy was a bit lecherous, he was by no means frivolous or reckless; he was a trustworthy man worthy of reliance!
"What nonsense are you talking about? Did you forget to brush your teeth this morning?" Cold Brow said with a flushed face and angry eyes as she scolded him.
Facing his wife's reproach, Lu Jiutang remained silent. He sighed inwardly and took out a bottle of 1986 Bordeaux from the wine cabinet. He poured a glass for Cold Brow and another for himself.
In the spacious living room, only the couple, Lu Jiutang and his wife, were present. A tea table stood between them as they sat facing each other. Lu Jiutang raised his cup and smiled at his wife, saying, "Mei, let's have a drink!"
Cold Brow rolled her eyes at him, smiled lightly, lifted her wine glass, and slightly parted her red lips to take a sip. She said, "Liu Jiutang, it seems you have something to say to me?"
"Um," Lu Jiutang nodded, his expression serious. "Mei, I wasn't joking earlier. I've been observing Xiao Yun secretly. Although he is a flirt, he is particularly sincere towards people. As long as they are his women, he would risk everything to protect them..."
"Liu Jiutang, it seems you've taken some wrong medicine today. Why are you saying such nonsensical things? Do you want to send your wife and daughter away?" Cold Brow said somewhat unhappily.
"No, no, that's not it..."
Lu Jiutang hurriedly explained with a bitter smile, "You've misunderstood me. I just meant that if anything happens, you and our daughter can go to Xiao Yun. He can protect you."
"What are you talking about!" Cold Brow pouted her lips, her expression not looking good.
Although Cold Brow had prejudices against Xiao Yun and felt a strong aversion towards him when they met, she still believed Lu Jiutang's words. Her husband had always been accurate in judging people.
Especially since Xiao Yun helped rescue Lulili from the Flying Tiger Gang; this made her view Xiao Yun in a new light.
However, what Lu Jiutang said today made Cold Brow feel a bit uneasy.
Why was her husband saying such ominous things?
"Liu Jiutang, is something going to happen? You seem unusually off today!" Cold Brow asked anxiously.
"Oh, it's nothing. You're overthinking it!"
Lu Jiutang grinned and said, "I was just chatting casually with you!"
Ever since he killed Bai Man to save their daughter, Lu Jiutang felt as if a cloud of darkness had settled over him for the day. He even sensed that there was a bloody knife pointed at him from the shadows.
Hong Qichang would never give up; sooner or later, he would find his way back.
He didn't care about anything else, but he was most worried about Cold Brow and his daughter Lulili. His eldest daughter had married Flower Cloth and started her own family, making it difficult for him to keep an eye on her. He wasn't particularly concerned about his cousin sister Cold as Ice; since Xiao Yun had promised to take care of her, he was sure she would keep her word—he could tell that Xiao Yun was a person of her word, someone who meant what she said!
But what if something happened to him? What would happen to Cold Brow and Lulili?
Seeing her husband looking guilty and heartbroken, Cold Brow's heart softened. She stood up and moved to sit beside Lu Jiutang, resting her delicate arm on his shoulder. In a gentle voice, she said, "Honey, don't be like this. No matter what happens, I will be by your side. Don't say anything ominous in front of me, okay?"
As she spoke, she puckered her lips and lightly kissed him on the cheek.
"Okay!"
Lu Jiutang responded like a child, then suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Hey, why haven't I seen Lulili all morning? Where did she go?"
Cold Brow smiled and said, "I heard that a classmate from high school came to the Galactic District a few days ago. She found Lulili and invited her out to play!"
"What? Didn't I say not to let her go out during this time?" Lu Jiutang jumped up anxiously.
Cold Brow replied, "Sigh, Lulili insisted on going out. I couldn't stop her. Besides, the Galactic District is so big; what are the chances that Hong Qichang's people would see her? Why don't you call her and ask where she is? Tell her to come back right away!"
Remembering that their daughter had been intercepted a couple of days ago made her nervous again.
Lu Jiutang quickly took out his phone and dialed Lulili's number, asking urgently, "Lulili, where are you?"
A noisy background came through the phone as Lulili cheerfully replied, "Dad, I'm at the National Purchase Supermarket with my classmates. I'll be back soon!"
"I'm coming to pick you up right now!" Lu Jiutang said anxiously.
He turned to his wife and said, "You stay home; I'll go get Lulili."
Watching Lu Jiutang's hurried departure, Cold Brow felt a pang of heartache.
Was her husband hiding something from her? The tone of his words always seemed to carry a sense of parting life and death.
No, no, no...
Liu Jiutang would be fine. Although he had risen through dark means, he had never committed any great evil; on the contrary, he had done quite a few good deeds. The heavens would surely protect him!
Cold Brow clasped her hands over her chest, her face filled with worry as she silently prayed for her husband.
...
Lulili's classmate turned out to be Xia Xiaoya.
Both of them had been accepted into the province's key high school and were studying in Mingzhu. However, during the college entrance examination, Lulili was admitted to Mingzhu University, while Xia Xiaoya narrowly missed out by just one and a half points.
The two had been very close during high school. Although they couldn't attend Mingzhu University together, they had kept in touch.
After Xia Xiaoya and her mother arrived in the galaxy, she had been wanting to hang out with Lulili. She knew Lulili was studying in Mingzhu, but one day she impulsively decided to call Lulili and was surprised to find her at home.
Immediately, Xia Xiaoya drove her red Ferrari to Lulili's doorstep.
Cold Brow had initially planned to prevent Lulili from going out. Lu Jiutang had warned her after rescuing their daughter from Bai Man that she should not let Lulili go out at all, especially not to school recently, to avoid being discovered by Hong Qichang's people and encountering unforeseen events.
The Hong Family's influence in the Galactic District was significant; it was best to stay hidden if they couldn't provoke them.
However, Lulili insisted that the Galactic District was so large that it was unlikely they would run into anyone from the Hong Family. This small argument between mother and daughter took place without Xia Xiaoya knowing.
After considering her daughter's reasoning, Cold Brow decided to let Lulili go out with her classmate for a bit, fearing that staying cooped up at home might lead to problems. She agreed but repeatedly reminded her to return early.
What a coincidence! Lulili was on the phone with her father on the seventh floor of the National Purchase Supermarket. Nearby, two young men with dyed blonde hair overheard her conversation and pulled out a photo to compare. Hey, isn't this the Miss Lu from the Lu Family that their boss had instructed them to find?
Listening to her conversation, they learned that her father, Lu Jiutang, was about to drive over to pick her up.
One of the blonde youths nudged his companion and said, "You keep an eye on this girl; I'll call Brother Blade right away!"
The Brother Blade he referred to is Blade.
Blade is the leader among the Five Tiger Generals of the Flying Tiger Gang, known for his exceptional martial arts skills and ruthless nature. He is also Hong Qichang's most capable assistant.
Upon receiving the call from the blonde youth, Blade quickly reported to Hong Qichang.
Hearing this, Hong Qichang was momentarily stunned.
He urgently asked, "Are you sure that the young lady you saw at the National Purchase Supermarket is Lu Jiutang's daughter?"
Blade confidently patted his chest and replied, "Boss, I didn't mistake her; it's definitely her!"
After hearing Blade's words, Hong Qichang's face instantly darkened.
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