My Scheming Little Devil-Chapter 772 Can’t Hesitate Anymore_1

Hua Lunxi asked with a hint of self-mockery: "Do such benevolent families, who are willing to go to great lengths to protect her, truly exist? Or are you trying to secure the maximum benefits from the secrets she holds while pretending to protect her? After all, there’s no such thing as a free lunch in this world."

Jun Shengnan looked slightly embarrassed, but she laughed nonchalantly.

"We’re all business people, so of course we understand that mutual benefit is essential. The most important thing is to achieve a win-win situation, isn’t it? Even if you choose another family instead of ours, can you really expect them to be devoid of greed? A union of powerful forces is always the best and most practical option. You should consider this for your sister."

"But I heard that the ThirdYoung Master Jun already has a wife and child now. Your matchmaking attempts seem rather odd to me." He wrinkled his brow.

Jun Shengnan scoffed: "She’s not his wife, at most she’s just a mistress. She’s not worthy of marrying a king. After she gives birth to the child, our Jun Family will make her leave. You don’t need to worry about your sister being treated unfairly."

"Isn’t that too heartless toward her?"

"Ha, people without certain qualifications have no right to complain about cruelty. To be blunt, she’s a woman of no background or reputation, a woman of low status. For her, being a mistress is already more than she deserves. People deserve a status that matches their standing. The future of a king shouldn’t be held back by her."

"Thank you for your advice. I will give it serious consideration. Excuse me."

Hua Lunxi left. Even though he was dissatisfied with Jun Shengnan’s blunt words, what she said wasn’t wrong. This was just the reality.

However, when it comes to making choices, his sister should be the one to decide, and not be manipulated by these outsiders.

As Hua Lunxi gazed at the descending night, he felt darkness fall upon their household.

He had originally hoped to persuade Yan Yu and bring his sister back.

Now it seemed that even Jun Shengnan was eyeing them greedily. If he didn’t act, others might seize the opportunity. It would be disastrous if his sister fell into someone else’s hands.

He could no longer consider so many factors. He had to investigate the identity of Yan Yu’s daughter and find his sister.

...

In her room, Ye Lu took out the necklace that Gu Yan had given her.

You could tell just by looking at it that it was a broken necklace.

Ye Lu gently caressed the necklace. As she touched it, her fingers trembled involuntarily. This necklace reminded her of a nightmare she had one night.

She had worn this necklace around her neck that night, but after she was driven out of the Gu Family, she discovered it was missing.

Thinking back, it probably broke that night when that man entangled himself with her, fell onto the bed, and was picked up by Gu Yan.

Gu Yan had purposely given her the broken necklace.

He was hinting at something, a meaning that spoke for itself.

He held her and said something which she still couldn’t forget.

He said, "I know who the man who raped you that night is!"

Ye Lu’s eyes grew cold and her nails dug into her flesh. As it turns out, Gu Yan did know, he knew the truth.

Ha! She was the only one who had been kept in the dark, deceived for seven years. She’d even felt guilty towards everyone.

She gripped the necklace tightly and went downstairs to find Gu Yan.

Gu Yan was in the garden, staring blankly at an orange tree. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Hearing footsteps, he turned around and saw Ye Lu walking towards him. His face didn’t show any surprise.

"I knew you would come to see me eventually."

"You knew my purpose?"

"Of course." Gu Yan smiled confidently. "You must really want to know who that man was, and I’m the only one who can tell you. You couldn’t resist anymore."

"When did you find out?" Ye Lu asked coldly.

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