[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy":3,"chapter-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-449":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Little Brat's Sweet And Sassy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},438830,697,"Chapter 449 - Second Master Lu’s Forceful Rise to Power","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-449",449,"\u003Cp>Ning Li realized that Lu Huaiyu was not an ordinary person who would know how to bargain with this person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She finally understood how he had become the person in charge of the Lu Corporation at such an age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never, ever, lose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pushed him away and said in a muffled voice, “I’ll think of a way to cover it up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, Yu Pingchuan had made a special trip back to Yunzhou. Firstly, it was to help her celebrate her birthday, and secondly, it was to congratulate her for performing well in the college entrance examination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already made an appointment with Ning Li to go to his house for a meal. He wanted to personally cook a birthday feast for Ning Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li rarely celebrated her birthday. This time, however, her eighteenth birthday was very different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, she definitely had to go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found some foundation and concealer. Then, she layered them over her neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lighter marks were fine, but the more troublesome ones were the deeper ones. Whichever way she looked at them, they were still slightly red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let her hair down again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, she could only sigh helplessly after having stared at herself in the mirror for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she could only hope that Teacher Yu did not notice the marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She changed into a white short-sleeved shirt, jeans, and white shoes. She looked even taller and more slender, with exquisite lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wavy long hair hung down, the youthfulness between her eyebrows had faded slightly. Her lips were coated with a light and moist lip balm, which made her look even more different from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu leaned against the door and looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shall I go with you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li paused for a moment and said hesitantly, “Still…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not know how to tell Teacher Yu about her relationship with Lu Huaiyu yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu raised his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan was one of Ning Li’s closest elders, so he had to see this side of him now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it seemed that she did not intend to give him a proper status…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Ning Li’s phone rang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Yu Pingchuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah Li? Have you left yet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan’s voice sounded exceptionally happy over the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li walked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m leaving soon. I’ll be there in about 20 minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright! Then Xiao Lin and I will wait for you at home! Oh, right, is Huaiyu free tonight?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, she happened to walk to Lu Huaiyu’s side, so he could hear what she said clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li stopped in her tracks and glanced at him. She saw that Lu Huaiyu was looking at her with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked guiltily, “What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan replied, “If he has time, invite him over! Haven’t you been staying at his place this whole time? It’s a good opportunity to thank him for taking care of you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li, “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She braced herself and said, “… He doesn’t seem to…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu took her phone and said with a smile, “Teacher Yu, I’m free tonight. I can accompany Ah Li there. She’ll be there soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His series of actions were smooth and did not give Ning Li any time to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time Ning Li had realized that something was wrong, it was already too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yu Pingchuan heard him say this, he was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright! Then we’ll wait for you at home!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, he hung up the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu returned the phone to Ning Li and raised his eyebrows slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… shall we go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li, “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Ning Li knocked on Yu Pingchuan’s door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lin Yaohui who came to open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he saw Ning Li and Lu Huaiyu, the smile on his face became a lot more excited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah Li, you guys are finally here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li was silent for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s Teacher Yu?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of water came from the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Yaohui coughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s in the kitchen. He insisted on personally cooking for you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li, “…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lifted her foot and walked in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu followed behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the commotion, Yu Pingchuan rushed out of the kitchen with a basket in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah Li and Huaiyu are here? Quickly sit down! The meal will be ready in a moment!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li subconsciously felt like snatching his basket away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Teacher Yu, should I do it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan moved aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, I recently learned a new dish… chestnut chicken! I can make it for you to try today!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li’s eyebrows twitched. As expected, she saw a whole white chicken lying on the chopping board next to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“… There’s no rush…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan looked at her with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, you’ve finally finished your college entrance exam and become provincial champion again! You don’t need to do anything for this meal. Just rest well!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he raised his head and looked at Lu Huaiyu who was standing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, you’ve troubled Huaiyu a lot during the college entrance exam. You should thank him properly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Yu, you’re too polite. It’s my pleasure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan was in high spirits. He smiled and raised his chin at Ning Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go and accompany Huaiyu for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he saw that Ning Li did not move. He took two steps forward and pushed her arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, you–”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his voice stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze landed on Ning Li’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though it was faint, he could still vaguely make out the red marks when he stood close to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li instantly understood as well. Her body stiffened and she did not say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Yu Pingchuan placed the basket that was in his hand aside and asked calmly, “Ah Li, what’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li’s lips moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could say anything, Lu Huaiyu walked over from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and said, “Elder Yu, let me introduce myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Ning Li’s boyfriend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he said this, everything seemed to freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Yu Pingchuan looked at Ning Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is what he said true?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li could only nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan asked again, “When did this happen? Before the College Entrance Exam?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li, “… No, just yesterday…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan nodded, as he spoke without any fluctuation in his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The day before your 18th birthday.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li, “… Teacher Yu, actually, it’s not what you think–”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Lin, please come and cook.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Pingchuan shouted at Lin Yaohui, who was already feeling dumbfounded. Then, he took his apron off and walked to the side to pick his phone up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li looked at Lu Huaiyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Huaiyu did not seem to be worried. He only raised his eyebrows slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, Yu Pingchuan’s voice was heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Master Lu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Li’s eyebrows jumped and she subconsciously looked in that direction.. Then, she heard Yu Pingchuan say in a flat tone, “That grandson of yours, isn’t he a little too much?”\u003C\u002Fp>",1197,"2026-05-30T09:09:42.757Z","2026-06-01T04:30:51.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","e1c79d5de97526ec10f67d7c70c84ac10ea177ef42042bbfe4d458d7bcd63a6c","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-450","the-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-chapter-448",1251,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-little-brat-s-sweet-and-sassy-cover.jpg"]