Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 84: You Meng: I Will Take Her Place

Life is such that when you’re in a suffocating environment, you’ll never be happy. But when surrounded by people who love you, no matter what, you’ll feel blessed.

Now, for Lu Li, three major enemies—one temporarily absent, another gone for good, and the last securely in his grip—awaiting the final act of revenge was merely a matter of time.

The gloom he carried from his past life had brightened significantly.

After driving Zhang Ziqin’s Zhang Corporation to bankruptcy, Lu Li had come to terms with his own feelings. Malicious humiliation was, to him, more unbearable than death.

You Meng, too, had been searching for herself in her past life; it’s just that she hadn’t left her name, and without knowing what she looked like as an adult, her actions were understandable.

Not to mention, lately, You Meng has been trying exceptionally hard, from cooking to serving as Lu Li’s knee pillow, and even wanting to indulge in feeding play if Cao Yingying and the others weren’t around, though Lu Li declined!

As for more, You Meng was willing, but Lu Li didn’t give her the chance.

This attitude of You Meng, wanting to atone and please Lu Li, truly paid off for him.

Assigning You Meng to handle some security issues turned out to be like entrusting her with an important mission. In just a few days, she had the entire Lu estate security tightened, elevating the security level by several notches.

And all without needing to pay her a wage—this girl was more than happy to work for Lu Li.

Such a fun and useful You Meng was indeed too precious.

The lingering frustration in his heart dissipated after successfully avenging himself on Zhang Ziqin. Compared to Zhang Ziqin, You Meng truly didn’t count for much.

It’s funny how the person who humiliates you and the person who kills you, logic dictates you should be more hostile towards the latter. Yet, reality is often the opposite.

The factors involved are numerous. Anyway, the situation is what it is, and Lu Li was happy to accept it.

“Why so lazy today?” Cuddled in Lu Li’s arms, Cao Yingying squinted her eyes, thoroughly enjoying the feeling of being cherished.

“With Zhang Corporation dealt with, I’ve left the aftermath to Xiao Yi. Of course, I’m taking it easy now, giving those people some breathing space.” He was truly too kind, giving people the chance to say their last words when he could have just wiped them out directly.

With Zhang Corporation out of the way, next are the Su and Liu families. Once they’re handled, his list of enemies would be essentially cleared.

But towards these two families, Lu Li didn’t harbor the same intense hatred as he did for Zhang Ziqin, willing to slaughter her immediately if possible.

Mainly because, in his past life, at most they were just supporting Zhang Ziqin and Lu Ya in humiliating him.

Most importantly, unlike Zhang Ziqin and Lu Ya, he had no emotional ties to these families; they were just outsiders.

Only the betrayal by those closest to you can truly hurt; everything else isn’t that big of a deal.

But it was enough for Lu Li to hold a grudge.

“Ah, you! Just keep bullying Xiao Yi!” Cao Yingying playfully tapped Lu Li’s forehead, her eyes twinkling with amusement.

Chen Xiaoyi was great, wholeheartedly devoted to Lu Li, and capable of assisting him in business matters. Her gentle nature did not compromise her effort to protect Lu Li; truly a good girl!

“What do you mean I’m bullying her? Isn’t it obvious I’m giving her a chance to shine?” Lu Li kissed Cao Yingying’s cheek, laughing.

“Ah… My face still has toner on it!” Cao Yingying looked at Lu Li with tender eyes.

“Toner, on my Yingying, sweet and fragrant.”

You Meng, cleaning nearby, practically had flames in her eyes.

That wretched woman, even playing hard to get with Big Brother now, surely delighted in her heart!

“Just wait; one day, I will replace you and become the woman in Big Brother’s arms.”

With determination in her heart, she silently wiped the floor with her rag, her elegant figure complemented by black silk, a maid outfit. If it weren’t for Cao Yingying’s presence, You Meng was confident she could make Big Brother dizzy while cleaning.

Then she could even offer him a knee pillow!

Alas!

Even if she was unwilling, You Meng knew she was at a stage of earning redemption and couldn’t compete with that vile woman, Cao Yingying. If forced to choose, Lu Li would definitely not pick her.

So, of course, she had to behave.

***

Zhang Corporation, a large family business built over generations, saw its shares evaporate and declared bankruptcy in just one day.

When Ye Chen heard the news, he was momentarily dumbfounded.

Especially knowing it was Lu Li’s doing, he couldn’t help grinding his teeth, a strong killing intent flashing in his eyes.

“Hmph, serves Zhang Ziqin right for not knowing better. If she had cooperated with me back then, with my help, Lu Li wouldn’t have had the chance. Now, look, the Lu Li you’ve been obsessed with has personally destroyed your foundation. Happy now? I’d love to see your face right now!”

Zhang Ziqin’s bankruptcy pleased Ye Chen, but it also meant Lu Li’s power was growing, something Ye Chen didn’t want to see.

“Wait for it, Lu Li. Enjoy your arrogance for now! Once my Tianlong organization enters the country, your end will come.”

Still, Zhang Ziqin must be heartbroken and in a mess right now. If he appeared before her at this moment, perhaps just a bit of consolation would make that beautiful woman obediently submit to him!

Pity, he can’t return to Hangzhou now.

Though his estimation of Zhang Ziqin’s capabilities has been revised down, making her unworthy of being his collaborator, he still covets that stunningly beautiful woman.

He’d love for Lu Li to see the woman he once pursued in my arms. That would be incredibly entertaining.

But he didn’t have time to consider these matters now, primarily because the beautiful woman in a cheongsam beside him had become his new target.