Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 131: Are Protagonists Really That Dumb?

The three settled down.

“Let’s hear it! What was Ye Chen’s reaction after he found out I was here? What kind of bizarre methods has he come up with now?” Lu Li’s tone was mocking, as if he didn’t take Ye Chen seriously at all.

Of course, Lu Li wouldn’t underestimate Ye Chen; after all, he was the protagonist of another world. But to say he had a high opinion of Ye Chen now? Absolutely not. Yu Meng had broken two of his fingers, the protagonist’s invincibility had already been shattered, and the Heavenly Dragon Organization hadn’t made it into the country. Lu Li didn’t need to be overly cautious.

Chen Ya’s expression changed subtly, her eyelids lowered, feeling a bit uncomfortable with Lu Li’s indifferent attitude.

“Ye Chen, after knowing you’ve arrived, was very angry, furious even, and wanted to kill you directly for revenge,” she said earnestly.

In front of Lu Li, she had no initiative.

“Good!” Lu Li nodded, pleased. The anger of one’s enemies was the best compliment.

Yu Meng smirked with disdain.

That Ye Chen actually thinking of killing his way in? Wishful thinking. If he truly dared, Yu Meng herself would deal with him directly.

“And then… on my father’s request, Ye Chen calmed down. They… they want to host a banquet, inviting all the elites of Magic City, including you, Lu… Total, intending to embarrass you publicly, while also trying to win over some families against you,” Chen Ya gritted her teeth and said.

In the previous life, Lu Li had attended this banquet hosted by the Chen family. He was ridiculed and embarrassed, including by her, and everyone mocked him, leading to his hasty departure.

Including Zhang Ziqin and Lu Ya, those two women.

She remembered, in the previous life, only that young master from the Li family stood by Lu Li’s side, glaring at them, and eventually left with Lu Li.

It felt like her heart was being squeezed. Her biggest fear was history repeating itself.

“Heh, inviting me! Really sees himself as someone with a divine mandate to rule from on high!” Lu Li said mockingly.

“He invites me, and I’m supposed to go?” Did he take me for a fool? Ye Chen really hasn’t grown at all!

In the previous life, it was because of the plot. This time, why should I go?

To engage in a verbal battle with them? Winning would only serve to embarrass Ye Chen, but would it expand my company’s scale? No, it would just make me look like a clown.

Chen Ya was stupefied!

Lu Li didn’t plan to attend the banquet? That might be for the best, at least no matter what schemes Ye Chen and her father prepared, they couldn’t be used.

As for them winning over those influential figures, Chen Ya was confident she could handle it.

“Yu Meng, if I forget tomorrow, remind Xiaoyi to make some moves with the Chen family assets we hold. Since the Chen family has made a move, it’s our turn,” Lu Li suddenly said.

Yu Meng was momentarily stunned, then flashed a bright smile: “Okay, Brother Lu, I’ve got it.”

They were going after the Chen family!

Brother not caring about Chen Ya at all was great news, she thought. That woman was detestable.

“No, President Lu, you mean to…” Chen Ya’s face turned pale as she tried to say something, clearly sensing the chilling intent in Lu Li’s words.

“Since your Chen family has made that decision, I suppose it’s okay for me to bring down your Chen family, right? Or does Miss Chen think only officials are allowed to start fires, and commoners can’t even light lamps?” Lu Li stood up, his tone somber.

“Wanting both fame and benefits, there’s no such good thing in the world. And don’t treat me like a fool. If I have a trump card, why wouldn’t I play it? Am I supposed to wait for you to dilly-dally with your little undercover games?”

If the Chen family is now Ye Chen’s support, then blowing up that mountain seems to be a good option.

Was Lu Li supposed to really cooperate with Chen Ya, waiting for her to make a choice, waiting for her to betray Ye Chen before he reluctantly made a move?

The best strategy not used, but opting for the worst!

Lu Li wasn’t stupid.

Chen Ya was dumbfounded. Lu Li was forcing her to make a choice: side with her father and Ye Chen, or cooperate with him. Choosing the former meant the ruin of the Chen family and the end of any relationship with Lu Li, possibly even losing her dignity.

Choosing Lu Li meant completely severing ties with her father, but the Chen family could remain intact.

This was the choice Lu Li presented.

“Yu Meng, see the guest out!” Lu Li had no time to waste with Chen Ya.

His two sweethearts were in the midst of a heartfelt reunion, and Chen Xiaoyi was particularly aggrieved, even though Cao Yingying said the big picture mattered more and let Lu Li come down first, her eyes also held some grievances.

Chen Ya’s shouting downstairs had spoiled the mood, as if being forced to hold back midway through a bathroom break.

“Yes, Master Brother!” A hint of amusement flashed in Yu Meng’s eyes.

“Miss Chen, please!” Turning around, Yu Meng’s face was now a cold mask, her gaze icy as she looked at Chen Ya.

“No, President Lu, please listen to me…” Chen Ya struggled to say something but was forcefully pulled out by Yu Meng.

Lu Li shrugged, feeling fortunate and peaceful with Yu Meng at home.

Leisurely walking upstairs, the unfinished business was now to be completed.

***

Chen Ya sat stunned in her car, driven out by Lu Li again like an unwanted stray dog, her mood inevitably a bit unbalanced.

Since you don’t want my help, I’ll be your enemy, let you see the consequences of offending me.

Such a defiant mood flashed through Chen Ya’s mind, then disappeared. What right did she have to act that way? Not to mention whether she had the ability, once she handed over all her leverage to Lu Li, the outcome was sealed.

Besides, could she really bring herself to oppose Lu Li?

He might no longer be the naive boy who wanted to expose Ye Chen’s true nature, but he was still an exceptional man.

The man she loved.

With a wry smile, she realized she was indeed wrong. As Lu Li said, wanting both fame and benefits was too presumptuous.

To have Lu Li eliminate Ye Chen, then she could inherit the Chen family without worries, without doing anything, even her father couldn’t complain.

A bitter smile emerged. She had no such intentions, but subconsciously, that’s what she wanted to do. That’s always been her approach, just… a habit.

The truth was, Lu Li had no reason to do all this for her.