Max Level Return—I'll Protect That Fragile One

If tomorrow’s meal goes smoothly, then soon Xu Zeqing will not just be Xu Zeqing. He will become the in-law of the Chu Family, and the Xu Family will be the Young Madam’s family in the Chu Family.

By then, even Li Yucheng would have to greet him with a smile, calling him Brother Xu.

This is totally fucked up.

But who told him to be so lucky, losing a wife, but the remarried wife brought a golden fortune.

”Hehe.” President Li suddenly changed his attitude, taking the almost crushed cigarette from Xu Zeqing’s fingers and threw it into the trash bin.

Then, he took out his own cigarette and handed it to Xu Zeqing, smiling, ”Brother Xu, smoke this, and let bygones be bygones. In the future, we’ll make money together as brothers.”

Xu Zeqing squinted his eyes and nodded with a smile, ”It’s still Brother Li who’s good to me.”

No one knew about this confidential talk between the two of them.

But...

The driver was driving smoothly along the crowded roads of Yujiang City.

Xiahou Zuiyue sat in the back, his custom-made suit jacket unbuttoned, revealing a white shirt, and a strong chest.

He wore an earpiece in his left ear.

The conversation between Xu Zeqing and Li Yucheng, those two old foxes, was transmitted word by word into his ear.

Only when the footsteps gradually faded into silence on the other end of the earpiece did he take it off, revealing a sly smile.

Xiahou Zuiyue took out his phone, edited a message, and sent it to Medicine Farmer Star: ”Master Medicine Farmer Star, as per your instructions, I’ve leaked the news about the unfinished building to Li Yucheng. Xu Zeqing did indeed find him to discuss cooperation.”

The other party replied: ”Continue to play along with them.”

Xiahou Zuiyue replied: ”Understood.”

Since Xu Xingguang cured Xiahou Huai Gui, Xiahou Zuiyue has gained the recognition and appreciation of the Old Master Xiahou. The Old Master allowed him to use the family’s resources to avenge his tragic parents.

For benefactor Medicine Farmer Star, Xiahou Zuiyue was willing to do anything.

For those who had harmed Master Medicine Farmer Star, he was even more determined to help ruin them!

The self-satisfied Xu Zeqing did not know that he had already walked right into the trap Xu Xingguang had prepared for him.

*

The next day at noon, Chairman Chu and Mrs. Chu hosted a banquet at Yujiang Restaurant, inviting Xu Zeqing’s family of four.

You Mingyue wore a light green long-sleeved cheongsam, her long curly hair cascading down her back, making her appear gentle and charming. Seeing that Uncle Xu and her mother were dressed very formally, she nodded with satisfaction.

But when she saw her brother You Jiaoyang show up for the banquet in a casual suit, she got upset on the spot.

”You Jiaoyang, this is the first time the Chu family is inviting us to a meal, such a formal occasion, and you wear this? Are you trying to embarrass me?”

You Jiaoyang frowned as he looked at his reflection in the revolving glass door, seeing nothing wrong.

He took off his glasses, rubbed his temples, and said lowly, ”If they look down on you just because my outfit isn’t formal enough, then how could they respect our family, our background?”

”In the future, if our family causes any scandal, wouldn’t they immediately get rid of us like discarding a tumor?”

You Mingyue thought You Jiaoyang was making excuses, ”Don’t brainwash me. This is the first time we’re meeting Brother Chu’s parents, you should dress more formally.”

At this moment, Chu Zimu came out to greet them.

You Mingyue immediately stopped arguing with her brother and walked towards Chu Zimu.

”Jiaoyang.” Chu Zimu smiled, patting You Jiaoyang’s arm, saying, ”Today is a workday, did we take you away from work?”

”It’s fine. This is a big event for you guys, it’s okay to take some time off.”

Hearing this, Chu Zimu smiled and wrapped an arm around You Jiaoyang’s shoulder as they headed towards the private room, saying as they walked, ”Are you free tonight? There’s a performance of the musical ’Fox Demon Legend’ at the Golden Hall. It’s said to be well-reviewed, and I have tickets. Want to go see it?”

”Sure, I took a day off today and don’t have to go back to work in the afternoon.”

”Alright then.”

You Jingqiu understands well that this lunch is crucial to her daughter and Chu Zimu’s future, worried she might speak wrong and offend Mrs. Chu.

During the conversation, when the topic was unfamiliar, she simply kept her mouth shut, maintaining a graceful smile.

Mrs. Chu had been observing You Jingqiu, noticing that she’s a woman who knows her place, her condescension towards her dimming somewhat.

She wasn’t afraid of You Jingqiu lacking knowledge, only that she’d lack both knowledge and humility.

As the meal was about to end, Mrs. Chu suddenly said, ”The more I see this child Ming Yue, the more I like her. I heard from my senior brother that she even personally wrote two songs for her debut album this time. I’ve seen her work, it’s indeed excellent.”

”Both Ming Yue and Jiaoyang are outstanding children. Mrs. Xu, you’ve raised your two children so well, I really feel inferior in this regard.”

You Jingqiu didn’t dare admit it, humbly saying, ”One Zimu is worth both my children. How can I compare to you, Sister Dong, when it comes to education?”

Mrs. Chu waved her hand, smiling, ”Alright, let’s not be modest with each other.”

”Zimu admires Ming Yue, and Ming Yue has feelings for Zimu. A few days ago, Ming Yue also accepted Zimu’s proposal. Now, the whole city knows about their mutual admiration, and as parents, we naturally should fulfill the kids’ true feelings.”

”Today’s meeting is to discuss these two children’s marriage.” Pausing, Mrs. Chu handed over a pre-written list of betrothal gifts to You Jingqiu and Xu Zeqing.

”This is the betrothal gift list we drafted, Sister Jingqiu, please take a look with Mr. Xu, and see if it’s satisfactory?”

You Jingqiu and Xu Zeqing looked at each other, and were deeply shocked!

The Chu Family not only offered one hundred million in cash as a betrothal gift to the Xu Family but also offered Ming Yue five percent of Yuyi International’s share in Mingzhu Mall!

Additionally, there were numerous antique jewelry pieces.

With this one hundred million, Xu Zeqing could restart his business and set up a sizable factory.

And with five percent shares in Mingzhu Mall, You Mingyue would be one of the shareholders. She could receive massive dividends annually, securing a considerable sum of money.