From Runaway Bride to Global Queen

Chapter 63: Chapter 63 She Must Disappear

Someone approached Lu Yanchuan and whispered to him, prompting a smile and a nod from Lu Yanchuan’s face.

The person then quickly walked to the circular stage in the center and announced loudly.

“Thank you all for gracing us with your presence at Old Mr. Lu Hongyun’s grand 60th birthday celebration. Let’s welcome Old Mr. Lu with the warmest round of applause!”

Old Mr. Lu has dominated the business world for over thirty years and has always been known as the “Buddha Tiger” in the industry. No one, whether rivals or partners, has ever seen Old Mr. Lu lose his temper. Yet this amiable man’s methods could be described as ruthlessly efficient.

Before Lu Yanchuan took charge, almost everyone thought the Lu Family would decline after Lu Hongyun’s time, given that the eldest and second sons of the family were rather inadequate.

Although Lu Xiaohua had some skills, his heart was not in it and he was incapable of supporting such a huge entity like the Lu Family.

However, these rumors were soon dispelled once Lu Yanchuan took the helm.

After all, compared to the “Buddha Tiger” Lu Hongyun, Lu Yanchuan, the “Great White Shark,” was even more formidable to deal with.

Just when everyone assumed the Lu Family would grow even stronger with Lu Hongyun and Lu Yanchuan working together, Lu Hongyun chose to retire from the spotlight early and handed over the entire family business to Lu Yanchuan, who was just twenty at the time.

At that point, Lu Hongyun was just over fifty—a time when a man is usually at his peak. Yet he opted to step back early and settle into retirement.

His actions were seen as highly irrational by the outside world, and some even predicted that Lu Yanchuan simply lacked the ability to sustain the Lu Family, and it would inevitably be Lu Hongyun who would have to take over the reins again.

But once more, the Lu Family proved them wrong. Under Lu Yanchuan’s management, not only did the family not fall into decline, but it reached even greater heights. And under the brilliance of Lu Yanchuan, Lu Hongyun gradually became a legend.

Everyone at the venue turned their eyes towards the staircase on the second floor. Some of the younger guests couldn’t understand why their elders showed such respect for an old man with no real power in the Lu Family. These youngsters were quickly reprimanded and educated by their seniors.

Three figures appeared at the top of the staircase on the second floor.

The one in the center, dressed in a black and red birthday suit, was none other than Lu Hongyun, flanked by two women in light pink gowns.

“Her! How could it be! Wasn’t she disfigured?”

Qiao Xin’s voice stood out in the crowd, and many people who heard it turned to look her way, while Lu Ming frowned disapprovingly at her side.

“What a fuss! Are you trying to kill yourself?”

Qiao Xin couldn’t listen to Lu Ming’s words, her eyes fixed incredulously on the woman behind Lu Hongyun.

Qiao Yi and Lu Xiaohua, on either side of Old Mr. Lu, gently supported him as he descended the stairs. Once Old Mr. Lu was on stage, they discreetly stepped aside.

Qiao Xin couldn’t hear what Lu Hongyun was saying on stage; she was fixated on Qiao Yi’s unscathed face.

Lu Ming was listening intently to Old Mr. Lu’s speech and turned his head, only to find Qiao Xin missing from his side. After scanning the room, he saw her furiously heading towards Qiao Yi.

That brainless woman! She’s going to ruin everything!

Without time to think, Lu Ming hurriedly followed her.

Today was a significant day for the Lu Family. If Qiao Xin caused a scene now, it would not just be a matter of losing face!

If Old Mr. Lu became unhappy with Qiao Xin over this and Lu Ming ended up being disliked by Old Mr. Lu as a consequence, that would be terrible!

The more Lu Ming thought about it, the angrier he got. Carefully making his way through the crowd, he quickly followed after her.

After coming down the stairs, Qiao Yi was keeping an eye on Qiao Xin.

Seeing Qiao Xin’s face change dramatically, Qiao Yi was already prepared to be hassled by her, so when Qiao Xin rushed over and pulled her arm, Qiao Yi didn’t resist at all and was directly led outside the reception room.

“Why aren’t you disfigured! Why are you…”

“Why am I fine? Such a pity, the explosives you secretly switched didn’t disfigure me, are you disappointed?”

Qiao Yi interrupted Qiao Xin with a light tone, casting a disdainful glance at her and snorted dismissively through her nose.

“Impossible! How could you not be disfigured! I had it all calculated! Even if you didn’t die, you would be disfigured!”

Qiao Xin glared at Qiao Yi’s flawless face in a fit of rage, wishing she could rip off her skin and put it on her own face right there and then!

A mocking smile played on Qiao Yi’s face, coupled with an indescribably cold indifference.

“Qiao Xin, I used to think you were just a fool blinded by love, but now I see clearly, you’re not just a fool, you’re a ruthless one at that!”

“You! Qiao Yi! You deceived me!”

Qiao Xin, seeing the recording pen in Qiao Yi’s hand, immediately screamed and lunged to snatch it back.

But how could she outmatch Qiao Yi? Even with one hand, Qiao Yi wouldn’t let her take anything she held.

Qiao Xin was forcefully pushed aside by Qiao Yi, who flaunted the recording pen in front of her and then snatched it away right before Qiao Xin could grab it.

“Qiao Xin, I warn you to stop these petty tricks. I remember every little thing you’ve done to me, and if you keep being dishonest, don’t blame me for not showing any mercy!”

Qiao Xin trembled all over; she could hardly imagine the consequences if everything she had done was revealed by Qiao Yi.

No! She couldn’t be threatened by Qiao Yi!

Qiao Yi hated her so much, sooner or later she would release everything, and then not only Lu Yanchuan would despise her, but she would also have no place in the Qiao Family!

No, this absolutely cannot happen!

With bloodshot eyes, Qiao Xin’s gaze towards Qiao Yi’s back was not only filled with anger and jealousy but also a chilling murderous intent.

Qiao Yi must disappear!

The red in Qiao Xin’s eyes gradually faded, and she calmed down. Just as she was about to return to the venue, a wave of nausea surged up in her stomach.

“Ugh—”

“Qiao Xin! What are you up to! Grandfather’s birthday banquet isn’t a place for your antics! If you keep this up, you’ll never set foot in the Lu Mansion again!”

Lu Ming had searched around and finally found Qiao Xin outside, leaning against a tree. Not seeing Qiao Yi nearby, Lu Ming felt relieved.

Only when he approached did Lu Ming realize that Qiao Xin was retching. He impatiently waited for a moment and only when Qiao Xin stood up straight did he reach out to pull her arm.

“Let’s go back quickly, if people notice I’m not inside, who knows what rumors they will spread!”

Qiao Xin stumbled as she was pulled by Lu Ming, but instead of shaking off his hand, she let Lu Ming lead her back into the hall.

When Qiao Yi returned, Old Mr. Lu had already finished speaking and was coming down the stage looking for her. Qiao Yi hurried to meet him.