Chapter 163: The Donkey of Qian Has Exhausted Its Tricks

Soon, the news reached Lu Jingqing's ears.

At this moment, Lu Jingqing was handling documents in Jingyuan's living room when Secretary Li came up and said, "Boss Lu, word came from over there that Madam Lu is seriously ill and you need to go."

"To get me to come, she really left no stone unturned, even uttering such a lie."

Lu Jingqing had long known what kind of person Zheng Hongyu was, but he never expected Zheng Hongyu this time to want to kill him.

Even such a lie could be spoken.

"Then go prepare, and say I'll be there soon."

"But Boss Lu, you clearly know Zheng Hongyu means no good; why must you go?"

Secretary Li felt Zheng Hongyu was taking herself too seriously.

If not for their kindness in letting Zheng Hongyu off these few times, she would probably have no way out now.

Now Zheng Hongyu has even resorted to such tactics, clearly aiming to take Boss Lu's life to escape the financial loophole.

"Go prepare; I want to see what tricks he can still pull."

Lu Jingqing clearly knew that Zheng Hongyu was now at the end of her rope.

Now she can only resort to these despicable tactics.

"Yes, Boss Lu, I'll go get the car now."

"Hmm."

When Su Yun Jiao had just come downstairs, she overheard the conversation between Lu Jingqing and Secretary Li, and she stepped forward saying, "Brother Jingqing, don't go."

"Why not?"

"You clearly know that Lu Chi's mother wants your life; what if she sets an ambush and hires someone to kill you?"

Zheng Hongyu has now been cornered by Lu Jingqing with no way out.

In desperation, Zheng Hongyu will do anything—she could previously have people kidnap her, and now she could hire someone to kill her.

Killing someone is nothing special to Zheng Hongyu.

Who knows, besides tampering with Lu Jingqing's car, Zheng Hongyu might have other ideas.

"Do you really think Brother Jingqing is easy to kill? Rest assured, after this, she'll realize how foolish her idea was."

Lu Jingqing had already put on his coat.

Su Yun Jiao had originally wanted to stop Lu Jingqing, but he simply didn't listen to her words.

Secretary Li had already driven the car outside.

After Lu Jingqing left, Su Yun Jiao had originally wanted to follow him, but Liu Ma stopped her, saying, "Miss Su, Mr. Lu is going out to handle family matters this time; rest assured, Mr. Lu will definitely be fine."

Su Yun Jiao felt worried; although Liu Ma said that, recalling her past life where Lu Jingqing died in a car accident plotted by Zheng Hongyu, she felt uneasy.

"I'm just going to have a look, Liu Ma, rest assured—I won't go inside."

As long as I ensure Lu Jingqing's safety, I'll come back.

After saying that, Su Yun Jiao walked toward the outside.

Liu Ma couldn't call her back at all.

At that moment.

Zheng Hongyu's people had already returned to report.

Zheng Hongyu was now wearing only an ordinary nightgown, lying in the bedroom; because she had applied makeup, her complexion looked poor, her face very pale.

Until she saw Lu Jingqing appear at the Lu family gate downstairs.

Only then did Zheng Hongyu lie back down on the bed.

The servant proactively went outside to greet Lu Jingqing.

Lu Jingqing's expression was merely indifferent; as soon as he entered the house, the servant had already led him toward the second floor.

Lu Chi saw Lu Jingqing appear in his home, his face changed: "How did you get here? Who let you come into my house?"

"Wasn't it said that Madam Lu is seriously ill? I came to check."

Lu Jingqing's expression was indifferent.

The servant nearby, fearing exposure, quickly said to Lu Chi, "Young master, you still have homework, don't you? Go upstairs and do it quickly."

The servant beside Zheng Hongyu, who had followed her for a long time, clearly knew what she intended to do.

Lu Chi had been at home all day today, never hearing any news of his mother's serious illness; clearly his mother's complexion had been fine yesterday, so how could she be critically ill today?

Lu Chi quickly realized that his mother must be scheming against Lu Jingqing, so she had specially summoned him.

Just as Lu Chi was hesitating whether to get rid of Lu Jingqing, Lu Jingqing and Secretary Li had already gone up to the second floor.

Indoors.

Zheng Hongyu heard the sound of Lu Jingqing going upstairs, so she deliberately coughed twice beside the bed.

Soon, Lu Jingqing pushed open Zheng Hongyu's door.

When she saw Lu Jingqing standing before her unharmed, Zheng Hongyu felt some doubt.

She had clearly had someone tamper with Lu Jingqing's car.

How could Lu Jingqing still appear before her?

Just as Zheng Hongyu felt strange, Lu Jingqing spoke first: "Madam Lu, aren't you feeling unwell? Why not go to the hospital properly?"

Facing Lu Jingqing's inquiry, Zheng Hongyu merely forced a smile at the corner of her mouth, saying: "These days the family is truly in dire straits; where would we get money to call a doctor? Jingqing, we are after all family; now that I've become like this, can you show mercy and spare us mother and son?"

Zheng Hongyu waited for Lu Jingqing's answer.

But Lu Jingqing instead said:

"As for company matters, I can't do anything either, Madam Lu. Actually, I think this set of the Lu family's house isn't bad; selling it should just about cover the turnover. I've heard Madam Lu previously had a lot of jewelry, which could also fetch a good sum. Company funds cannot be touched; I've already given Madam Lu a chance. If she can't come up with the money, then she'll only be able to go to jail."

Seeing that Lu Jingqing absolutely refused to help her,

Zheng Hongyu hardened her heart and gave a glance to the servant beside her.

The servant immediately understood and went downstairs.

After the servant left, Zheng Hongyu finally spoke: "I know I previously embezzled public funds and caused trouble for the company, and I really put you in a difficult spot… I've now become so ill that I can't get out of bed. If Boss Lu could grant me a few days' extension, that would be best, after all, liquidating my assets also takes time, right?"

"Mrs. Lu, that makes sense."

Lu Jingqing said: "I'm not unreasonable either, so I'll give you seven days; seven days should be enough for you to sell off all your assets. By then, if the accounts still don't balance, I'll have to handle it impartially—this is also for the company's good. I suppose Mrs. Lu can also understand my difficulties, right?"

"... I understand, naturally I understand."

Zheng Hongyu estimated the time, feeling it was about right, and she said: "Then Boss Lu, would you like to stay for a meal?"