Today, Lin Meizhu had finally managed to squeeze into a tea party organized by a group of so-called'socialites and noblewomen'.
She had intended to use this rare opportunity to expand her social network and secure a few orders for her struggling factory.
But she never expected!
Heaven would be so kind to her!
Here, she actually ran into Young Master Lu, Lu Cheng, the legendary Young Master Lu, who was said to be like a divine dragon, only showing his head but not his tail, and whose stomp could make the entire Demon City tremble!
This was simply a pie falling from the sky!
She had to seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
...Lin Meizhu immediately plastered on her face the most enthusiastic and fawning smile she could ever muster in her life!
She greeted Lu Cheng, this legendary benefactor, with an overly sweet and cloying tone that could give one goosebumps, full of enthusiasm:
"Oh, isn't this Young Master Lu? Hello, Young Master Lu, hello, hello!"
"What a coincidence, I never expected to meet you here! I am truly flattered and incredibly fortunate!"
"Are you also here for a meal today, Young Master Lu? Your taste is truly exquisite."
Lin Meizhu, at this moment, was like a floodgate that had opened, her words filled with endless fantasies and a morbid desire to climb the social ladder and achieve instant success.
I must find a way to give him my business card and establish some connection!
Even if it's just to become familiar, that would be good. Of course, it would be best if he could have a good impression of me!
I've long heard that this Young Master Lu seems to never lack female confidantes, and each of them is a stunning beauty. It truly lives up to its reputation!
Look at the two beside him. I wonder if my daughter will have the good fortune to be noticed by someone like Young Master Lu.
Even if... even if she's just a concubine?
That would still be a hundred times better than sticking with Su Yang, that good-for-nothing live-in son-in-law!
As long as we can latch onto the Lu family, this colossal ship as rich as a nation, then our family... will truly rise to prominence and bring glory to our ancestors. By then, who in Demon City would dare to look down on Lin Meizhu?
...Lin Meizhu praised and fawned over Lu Cheng to the utmost!
From Lu Cheng's youth, his accomplishments, his handsomeness, and his distinguished demeanor, she praised all the way to the Lu family's illustrious reputation, their immense wealth, and their generosity... She tried her best to leave a good impression on Lu Cheng, this top-tier benefactor.
After exhausting almost every complimentary word she had ever learned in her life in her flattery.
She seemingly inadvertently changed the subject, and her face immediately took on a proud and doting mother's expression, as she began to mention her precious daughter:
"Oh... Young Master Lu, you don't know, it's a misfortune in the family. My good-for-nothing daughter, Yun Xiyue..."
"It's just... alas, girls, their minds are simple. She's getting on in years, and her lifelong marriage... still hasn't been settled!"
"It's truly worrying this mother to death!"
She spoke these words with such sincerity, as if she truly were a doting mother whose heart was broken over her daughter's marriage.
She didn't mention a word about her good-for-nothing son-in-law, Su Yang, who only stayed home and freeloaded, and who made her angry just by looking at him.
Instead, she tried her best to showcase her daughter Yun Xiyue's excellence, purity, and a series of other beautiful qualities to Lu Cheng.
In her subconscious, she might even harbor a tiny, unrealistic fantasy, like winning the lottery—
What if Young Master Lu, with his discerning eye, could discover my daughter's unique shining point and take a liking to my pure and excellent daughter?
Or even if he just found my daughter somewhat pleasing and was willing to help her?
That would be an immense blessing!
...Lu Cheng listened to Lin Meizhu's words, which were full of deliberate exaggeration of her daughter, yet also cautious and full of loopholes.
On his face, he maintained that polite and distant, perfectly appropriate smile.
In his heart, however, it was as clear as a mirror. He had already seen through all the sordid thoughts of this woman, whose face was full of smiles but whose eyes were filled with greed and calculation, clearly and completely!
Another one trying to push her daughter into his bed, hoping to climb the social ladder and achieve instant success.
This kind of drama truly never gets old.
However, Lu Cheng hadn't experienced something like this in a long time. This sudden event must have had a reason!
His gaze seemingly casually swept across Lin Meizhu's face.
In reality... in his heart, he silently recited, and quietly activated the Qi Observation Technique!
Indeed!
The system's prompt almost simultaneously sounded in his mind!
"Ding! A minor associated character interacting with the host has been detected — Lin Meizhu. Within her direct family members, there is an extremely strong fluctuation of destiny!"
"Target character locked: Lin Meizhu's daughter — Yun Xiyue!"
"Associated script initially judged as: 'After Three Years of Covert Marriage, My God of War Identity Was Exposed!'"
"The core protagonist of this script — Su Yang!"
Lu Cheng's face still held that polite and distant smile, as if nothing had happened.
But in the depths of his profound, ancient-well-like eyes, a flash of understanding and excitement quickly flickered!
Su Yang? Three years of covert marriage?
A typical urban god of war live-in son-in-law protagonist template!
The live-in son-in-law trope, nine times out of ten, is an old routine of playing the pig to eat the tiger, showing off and slapping faces, and then shocking everyone.
Lin Meizhu, this mother-in-law who looks sharp-tongued and snobbish, will likely face a tragic rhythm of being severely slapped and humiliated by her 'God of War' son-in-law in the future.
However, since this young master encountered it in advance, this fresh 'experience pack' cannot be allowed to show off and slap faces so smoothly.
So, Lu Cheng very thoughtfully followed Lin Meizhu's words and asked a few questions about her 'excellent daughter,' Yun Xiyue.
Lin Meizhu saw that Lu Cheng actually showed a strong interest in her daughter!
She was even more overjoyed, so excited that she almost jumped up on the spot!
She fumbled in her handbag and pulled out the business card she had prepared long ago.
With both hands, respectfully, and even with a slight tremble, she presented it to Lu Cheng!
"Young Master Lu, Young Master Lu! You truly have excellent taste!"
"This is my business card, it has my contact information. Please, you must take it!"
"My daughter's name is Yun Xiyue, and her nickname is Xi Xi."
"She, well, she's decent-looking, her personality is gentle and virtuous, she's educated and sensible, and her biggest hobby is..."
She began to gush, speaking eloquently, introducing Lu Cheng to all of her daughter's virtues and strengths.
After successfully piquing Lu Cheng's interest and smoothly exchanging contact information.
Lin Meizhu then extended an invitation for a family dinner, which she had long planned and was the most important part of her visit.
"Young Master Lu, it's like this, it's quite a coincidence, actually."
"In a few days, it happens to be my little daughter Xi Xi's birthday."
"I'm planning to host a small, simple birthday banquet at home, just some family and friends, to gather and have some fun."
"I wonder, Young Master Lu, if you will be free then? Would you be able to honor us with your presence? Would you condescend to attend?"