Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 70

Chapter 70: You Meng: I Can Kill Them for You

“Big brother…” Right after work, You Meng, dressed as a maid, joyfully ran up to Lu Li, bent down considerately, and changed his shoes for him.

Honestly, who could dislike such a woman? Even Lu Li found it hard to harbor any resentment towards her.

But he was afraid—afraid that if he forgave You Meng, then what would his hostility towards Zhang Ziqin and the others mean?

Did it mean that as long as those women made a significant enough sacrifice, he could forgive them? That if they showed some guilt towards him, he would throw himself into their arms in eagerness?

Lu Li couldn’t respect such a version of himself.

“The bathwater is ready, and dinner is made. Big brother, would you like to eat first, or take a bath, or maybe…”

With a finger on her lips, You Meng in her black silk maid outfit looked at Lu Li with a seductive gaze, her youthful vitality brimming, yet irresistibly alluring.

The words she uttered were even more intoxicating.

“Forget forgiveness for now! Why not enjoy the perks at hand?”

Lifting You Meng’s face, Lu Li gazed at her familiar features: “Let the bathwater stay warm for now; we can eat later. I want to lie down for a bit.”

“Also, from now on, call me Master.”

“Yes, big brother, Master.” Submissively placing her cheek on Lu Li’s palm, You Meng was like a docile kitten, obedient to Lu Li’s every word, a hint of joy flashing across her pure face.

Does this mean big brother has initially forgiven me?

She knew big brother harbored grievances against her, since she had always worked for Lu Li, but You Meng wouldn’t blame her big brother. Seeing him again was the best gift from heaven. In her last life, she regretted not saving her big brother in time, the biggest regret of her life.

In this house, Chen Xiaoyi was big brother’s first woman. In this life, being by big brother’s side, she never did anything to betray him, deeply loved by him. Miss Cao Yingying was even more serene and gentle. Her protection of big brother in her previous life moved You Meng deeply.

She couldn’t afford to offend either of them.

Being a good little maid for big brother was enough.

Kneeling on the sofa, Lu Li rested his head on her silky legs.

“Did you watch the news today?” Lu Li asked.

Gently massaging Lu Li’s temples, You Meng responded, “No, what happened?”

“Your former master, his news has vanished. Seems like he found a backer!” Lu Li commented with his eyes closed, enjoying the fragrance coming from You Meng. Had she sprayed perfume on purpose?

You Meng’s hand suddenly stiffened: “Master, Ye Chen wasn’t my master.”

“Oh!” Opening his eyes, Lu Li looked at You Meng, noncommittal, “What do you think about his news disappearance?”

“Most of Ye Chen’s power is overseas, within an underground organization called the Sky Dragon Organization. But domestically, Ye Chen has some connections too. I’ve heard him mention that his maternal grandfather’s family wields considerable power. Master, you have to be careful,” You Meng said, setting aside her personal feelings for a moment, her seriousness evident.

“Chen family of Magic City, Ye Chen’s maternal family, the current head is Ye Chen’s grandfather. The Chen family controls over half of the country’s underworld forces. Birds of a feather flock together, truly living up to their reputation,” Lu Li wasn’t surprised, well-acquainted with these matters.

“Master, I can go kill the head of the Chen family for you. Just say the word, and I’ll do it,” You Meng’s eyes flashed with a murderous intent, viewing anyone harmful to her big brother as an enemy.

“There’s no need; I have my ways for such matters. As for you, bring me a pair of scissors.”

“Okay…” Obediently reaching for the scissors on the coffee table, she handed them to Lu Li.

Lu Li flipped over, starting to cut along You Meng’s black silk-clad legs.

“Mm…”

Her pure face blushed unnaturally, You Meng covering her mouth tightly.

“Didn’t expect big brother to like this? So…naughty! But I love it!!”

How to handle You Meng was indeed troubling for Lu Li. Speaking of the previous life, aside from the possibility that this girl might have killed Lu Li without knowing he was her big brother, she didn’t really do anything wrong.

But one’s life being ended by her? How could that be easily forgiven, not to mention she had worked for Ye Chen.

Just that alone made him uncomfortable.

Although You Meng proved her loyalty, and Lu Li was sure she was clean, he couldn’t shake off the discomfort in his heart.

Truth be told, this woman didn’t fall in love with Ye Chen as the plot suggested; she might have been searching for him all along in her previous life. Lu Li was moved, but…

Sigh!

Let it be for now. Maybe after dealing with Zhang Ziqin, he’d be able to make a decision.

What Lu Li feared the most was that once he forgave You Meng, he might also forgive Zhang Ziqin. That one point, he couldn’t accept. If he forgave Zhang Ziqin, then what did solving Lu Ya mean?

Wouldn’t that all have been meaningless?

You Meng’s unhesitating favoritism, even stronger than Chen Xiaoyi’s, was something Lu Li really enjoyed.

“Tell me, is the hatred from humiliating someone deeper, or from killing someone?” Looking at blushing You Meng, Lu Li suddenly asked this question.

You Meng’s eyes sparkled, her gaze filled with happiness. For her, waiting for Lu Li’s return every day was the happiest thing. Looking at Lu Li, she exuded tender affection.

“Of course, the hatred from killing someone is deeper!” she answered without hesitation.

“Let’s put it another way. Two people humiliate you, one is your relative, the other is a woman you once did everything to treat well. And the person who killed you was a stranger at that time. Between these two situations, which breeds more resentment?” Lu Li’s gaze shifted slightly, posing a more specific question.

Frowning, You Meng thought of Lu Ya and Zhang Ziqin. Their betrayal and humiliation of big brother made You Meng feel indignant on his behalf.

“In that case, it should be the humiliation from those closer to the person that brings deeper hatred. Their closer relationship makes their humiliation more damaging,” her eyes flashed with murderous intent.

In this life, Lu Ya was expelled from the Lu family, but she better pray not to be seen by You Meng; she definitely wouldn’t be courteous.

“Is that so…”

No wonder his hatred for Zhang Ziqin and Lu Ya was almost surpassing that for Ye Chen.

Indeed, those who hurt you the most are always the ones closest to you.