Chapter 678: Coveting

Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations

Lu Li smirked knowingly, deliberately drawing out the last syllable with a teasing tone, “Oh… Did you have a fight with Miss Mei?”

“How could I possibly argue with her?” Lu Si walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, overlooking the bustling streets below from the top floor of the building. His eyes involuntarily narrowed. “It’s just that I’ve noticed someone might have some inappropriate thoughts.”

Lu Li paused for a moment, then reacted, his expression turning serious. “You mean Jiang Hai? He did spend a lot of time alone with Miss Mei, but he should be loyal enough to you.”

“Even so, I still need to teach him a lesson and nip any improper thoughts in the bud.”

At eight o’clock in the evening, the entire Lu Corporation building was enveloped in a tense atmosphere. Apart from the clattering of keyboards, no one spoke a word.

Jiang Hai took the elevator back to the top floor and as soon as he opened the elevator door, he was met with a worried look from Jiang He.

“Is Master Si still here?” Jiang Hai walked out and asked straightforwardly.

Jiang He looked at him coldly, his face tense. He took a deep breath and said, “We owe our lives to Master Si.”

“I know.” Jiang Hai replied seriously.

Jiang He continued, “Then why didn’t you listen to Master Si’s orders? Where have you been all this time?”

“I was doing things for Master Si.” Jiang Hai patted his shoulder to ease the tension. “Has he looked for me?”

“He wants you to go see him as soon as you return.” Jiang He shrugged off Jiang Hai’s hand, stepped back, and created some distance. His face was unusually serious. “I don’t care where you’ve been, but you must explain to Master Si.”

“Don’t worry, Master Si really knows what I was doing.” Jiang Hai left these words behind and walked away briskly, heading to the office door alone. He knocked on the door.

“Come in.” A cold male voice sounded from inside.

Jiang Hai pushed the door open and entered. “Master Si, Miss Mei is safe. You can rest assured.”

At that moment, Lu Si was sitting on the sofa reading documents. The tables around him and in front of him were covered with various official documents.

Seeing this, Jiang Hai wanted to go up and help tidy up.

However, he had only taken one step forward when Lu Si’s voice interrupted him.

“Jiang Hai, you’ve been with me for many years. You should know that I haven’t ordered you to do something, you shouldn’t act on your own.”

“I’m sorry, Master Si. I was just worried that you wouldn’t be able to hear about Miss Mei’s situation for the first time, so I hurried there without telling you. In case the people from the Tax Bureau deliberately make things difficult for Miss Mei, I can get the news as soon as possible and report to you.”

Jiang Hai lowered his head and answered sincerely, making it hard to find any unreasonable points.

Lu Si put down the documents and looked at him quietly for a while before saying, “Just that? You’ve never been so concerned about anything other than what I ordered you to do.”

“I was with Miss Mei this time, and there were too many mistakes on my part, causing trouble for her. So I felt guilty and wanted to do something to make amends.” Jiang Hai hurriedly explained.

Lu Si squinted his eyes and stood up, walking over to him.

Jiang Hai instinctively bent his waist lower, his head drooping even more, afraid of inadvertently angering Master Si again.

Lu Si’s power was something he still deeply feared.

“If you really think so, then it’s understandable. Shu’er was supposed to be the one you should assist with all your heart and soul. After all, she will be the future mistress of the Lu family when she marries me. It’s only natural for you to think about her welfare.”

Lu Si’s voice was clear and cold, but it carried a warning tone.

Jiang Hai understood clearly and closed his eyes suddenly, cold sweat rolling down his forehead. “Yes, taking care of your future wife for you is the duty that both Jiang He and I must fulfill, Master Si.”

“Good to know.” Lu Si looked away, his gaze shifting to the closed door. “Now, leave.”

“Yes.” Jiang Hai bowed deeply to him and then hurriedly left with his head down.

The office door suddenly opened from the inside, and Jiang He, who had been eavesdropping outside the door, caught off guard, fell forward and stumbled into the room.

Jiang Hai’s brow furrowed suddenly, his voice lowered in anger as he reprimanded, “Who told you to eavesdrop at the door? Are you courting death?”

Jiang He raised his head abruptly, meeting Lu Si’s deep black eyes. He quickly apologized, “I’m sorry, Master Si. I… 1 didn’t mean to! 1 just wanted to know where this guy, Jiang Hai, went behind your back!”

Lu Si smirked slightly, but there was no hint of amusement in his eyes. “Since that’s the case, from now on, you’ll be responsible for keeping an eye on Jiang Hai’s whereabouts for me. If he acts out of line again, I’ll hold you accountable.”

“Yes! 1 will definitely keep a close eye on this disobedient guy for you, Master Si!” Jiang He smiled apologetically while dragging Jiang Hai out by his sleeve.

Jiang Hai stiffened all over, his mind blank. He didn’t even know how he managed to leave the office, only feeling dazed as he was dragged into the elevator lobby.

When Jiang He confirmed that there was no one around, he directly questioned, “How could you go to Miss Mei’s place without informing Master Si? What were you thinking?”