webnovelfull Chapter 688 is merely a hobby of deduction.
Chapter 688 is merely a hobby of deduction.
It cannot be said that the Seventh Concubine did not leave any last words for Lu Dongli; in fact, she always did.
It's just that things we say all the time are hard to recall as our last words...
When Lu Dongli recalled these words, his expression changed, and he even took a step back.
To be honest, the Seventh Concubine actually favored Lu Wangqian.
Of course, her ultimate goal was for Lu Dongli to inherit the Lu family, but unfortunately he was still too young. Even though she had made various preparations and had her own power, she had not officially handed it over to him.
Therefore, before that, Lu Dongli definitely needed to choose someone to rely on.
According to the analysis conducted by the Seventh Concubine before her death, Lu Wangqian was the most suitable candidate.
There are several reasons, but the most important one is that Lu Wangqian is actually quite easy to fathom.
As long as you follow his instructions, keep a low profile, and don't attract his attention, there won't be any major problems.
Of course, this only applies to Lu Dongli.
As for Lu Wangshen, he is unpredictable. Even if an alliance is formed, it is hard to guarantee that he won't turn around and use you as a pawn.
No one knows exactly how much power Lu Wangshen wields; it could be a lot, or it could be very little.
Besides, Lu Wangshen is disabled...
According to the Lu family's long-standing rules, it would be difficult for him to inherit the family business.
Therefore, Lu Mingye, as the current heir, is slightly better than Lu Wangshen.
However, because of Lu Wangqian's existence, if Lu Mingye's side fails, they will suffer a terrible fate.
Keep a low profile and stand on Lu Wangqian's side. Since Lu Mingye might not be so ruthless, even if you fail, it might not be a big deal.
Lu Dongli recalled these teachings, and then he...
"I'm definitely on Lu Wangshen's side!"
For some reason, he suddenly felt that if his mother was right... then she wouldn't have died.
Therefore, he chose the one who was least favored, namely Lu Wangshen.
Of course, there's an even worse option: he doesn't take sides with either of them.
If no one stands up, they're more likely to become the first target...
Even Lu Dongli could understand this principle.
He knew of Lu Wangxuan's existence. Lu Wangxuan had somehow caught the attention of the Ye family before, and then disappeared!
This is terrifying; he doesn't want to disappear.
Besides, the person standing in front of him now is Sheng Hanyu, who has made it clear that he is here on behalf of Lu Wangshen and Lu Mingye.
If he were to say right now that he's standing with Lu Wangqian, he'd probably be dealt with immediately, right?
Moreover, with the situation still so chaotic, Sheng Hanyu looks like he's here to clean up the mess. Who knows if he himself will be included in the mess and get taken care of along with it?
"Is that so? I didn't know that. He didn't specifically tell me to take care of you. Should I ask him?" Sheng Hanyu said with a smile.
It seems Lu Dongli isn't so stupid after all.
This is not a good situation; it would be easier if he were stupid.
"No need, no need. To be honest, I only just made this decision myself. After all, my mother died, and I'm very confused right now."
My heart is in turmoil, and I'm feeling quite sad, but the most important thing right now is to survive.
Lu Dongli decided to treat him sincerely.
Sheng Hanyu appears to be a reasonable person, at least on the surface, and shouldn't continue to cause trouble after he announced his stance; otherwise, it wouldn't make sense from any angle.
"Then... why don't you go and rest with the others first? I don't need to tell you what to say to your classmate, do I?"
Sheng Hanyu saw Xu Jingyan and the others come out and immediately spoke.
“I know,” Lu Dongli nodded.
“By the way, if you have a car, take it out and use it. I don’t think they’re really suited to stay in this place,” Sheng Hanyu added.
It's already midnight. If we leave the Lu family's house directly in the car, we shouldn't notice anything unusual outside.
Although it has been roughly cleaned up, traces are still visible...
Sheng Hanyu hoped that these students in the mystery club were simply interested in mystery-solving.
“There were minibuses when we came,” Lu Dongli said.
“Okay.” Sheng Hanyu glanced at them briefly and confirmed that apart from their somewhat frightened expressions and slightly disheveled clothes, the students didn’t seem to have any major problems.
"I'll send someone to escort them out." Xu Jingyan had already calmed the students down, and he continued to make arrangements for their departure.
"Huh? They're gone?"
Ye Siqing hadn't left before; he was just waiting outside. When everyone came out and greeted him, he realized the matter was settled and came back in.
"What are you going to do if you don't leave? Stay here and see someone off in their final days?" Sheng Hanyu was speechless.
Why is Ye Siqing still here?!
Well, whatever, I might as well ask him what exactly happened.
"Brother Sheng, I've noticed that you seem to be... possessed by my brother this time you came here," Ye Siqing said in surprise.
“Your brother wouldn’t be as polite as me. He’d probably say something like, ‘Your father is the one who will guide you to the afterlife!’” Sheng Hanyu shook her head.
"Yes, yes, that's the taste!"
"What are you talking about? You... I really am." Sheng Hanyu found a relatively clean chair and sat down, saying, "Since you're not going to rest, you must be in good spirits. So tell me, what happened to you?"
“We’ve been hiding down there for two whole days…” Ye Siqing said.
The timing is about right, and Lu Wangqian should have already made his move at the Lu family's residence. At the very least, it will keep Lu Wangshen and Lu Mingye's men occupied.
“It was normal before. We came and had dinner. Of course, we ate here too.” Ye Siqing pointed around.
Although Lu Dongli said this was his room, it was just his habitual way of saying it. In reality, it was a separate small building. There were about seven or eight students there, which was enough to accommodate them.
"Then someone suggested going out to familiarize themselves with the surroundings, so they went out, and then ran back in a panic, saying that there was a beating and a murder outside. They thought it was all part of a show arranged by Lu Dongli!"
"Lu Dongli's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and he told us all to hide in the basement and not to make a sound..." Ye Siqing recalled.
"So, only the people who went out at the beginning saw that scene?" Sheng Hanyu asked.
"Yes, it's just the president and vice president. It's a long journey, both by plane and by car, everyone is tired, and it's not like we're about to start an activity..." Ye Siqing explained.
Sheng Hanyu thought that was alright; if not everyone saw it, it would be easier to handle.
Anyway, the problem now lies with Lu Dongli, not him.
"However, his basement was well-equipped with supplies, including a simple toilet and a cot. Although it was a bit crowded, it wasn't too uncomfortable."
"Wait, hasn't anyone had any objections these past two days?"