<h4>Chapter 1521: Chapter 1514: The Cause of the Conflict</h4>


    At the same time, in Hall No. 3 of Qingcheng Club, Lu Tianxing watched Sun Xiong leave. His expression remained unchanged. He simply took a cigarette out of his pocket and lit it for himself, leisurely took a puff, nced around at the respectful and ttering gazes surrounding him, sighed softly, and said to Xue Man, "Xiao Man, sorry for messing up your ss reunion."


    "It’s okay."


    Xue Man shook her head, looking at Lu Tianxing, who was so close to her, with mixed feelings. Her heart was filled with emotion. Now she finally understood why those women knew that Lu Tianxing was a carefree yboy surrounded by countless women, yet still devoted themselves like moths to a me, willing to burn themselves for him wholeheartedly.


    It was at this moment that she understood the reason behind it all.


    This man was like poison, captivating. He was carefree on normal days, but when something happened, he became like a wall, standing in front of you, shielding you from storms and blocking all turbulence, ensuring no one could harm you.


    And for any woman, this is precisely the most lethal attraction. No woman can resist a man who can shield her from the storm withoutints.


    And Lu Tianxing happens to be this type of person. He can be carefree and dismissive, but when facing danger, he always stands at the forefront for his woman, shielding her from storms, not letting anyone hurt her. This has an irresistible lethal attraction for any woman.


    Xue Man suddenly envied Lin Qianru, envying her for having this man.


    "Xiao Man, what’s wrong? Why are you silent?"


    Hearing the sound at her ear, Xue Man suddenly came back to her senses, nced at Lu Tianxing, then at the surrounding gazes of respect, envy, and ttery. She sighed quietly, perhaps after this incident, she could never return to those innocent days.


    "I’m fine."


    Xue Man looked at Lu Tianxing, slightly shook her head, and said, "Let’s go!"


    "Not attending the ss reunion?" Lu Tianxing subconsciously asked.


    "No, let’s go!"


    As the words fell, Xue Man nced around and said nothing more, taking the lead to walk outside.


    Looking at Xue Man’s demeanor, Lu Tianxing hesitated for a moment, then said nothing more and turned to walk outside. Anyway, he wasn’t familiar with these people, so staying or leaving didn’t matter. Moreover, this time he was just apanying Xue Man. Since Xue Man wanted to leave, staying held no meaning for him.


    Walking out of Qingcheng Club, feeling the night breeze brushing against her face, Xue Man took a deep breath, nced at Lu Tianxing following her, and slowly said, "Lu Tianxing, thank you tonight."


    "Minister Xue, you’re too polite, it was just a small matter."


    Lu Tianxing waved his hand, looked at Xue Man, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Minister Xue, you invited me to pretend to be your boyfriend this time because of that woman named Bai Jingjing, right?"


    "Yes."


    Xue Man nodded lightly, speaking softly, "Bai Jingjing and I were college ssmates. At that time, Bai Jingjing had a boyfriend, who was a rich second generation. Later, I don’t know why, Bai Jingjing broke up with her rich boyfriend. It’s said that the rich kid found out that Bai Jingjing not only had a rtionship with him, but also sneaked around with his father, so he broke up with her in a huff. Of course, these were all rumors at school, whether true or false, I don’t know. Then..."


    Before Xue Man could finish, Lu Tianxing continued her words, "Then after her rich boyfriend broke up with her, he started pursuing you, and Bai Jingjing hated you, believing you stole her boyfriend. From then on, she became irreconcble with you...?"


    "You’re right."


    Xue Man took a deep breath, "Also because of this, she hated me. She even imed that those rumors were deliberately spread by me because I was jealous she found a rich boyfriend. Several times she brought some hooligans to try to trouble me, but I fiercely taught them a lesson. Since then, neither of us could stand the other, bing arch-enemiespletely."


    "Taught a lesson? Minister Xue, you actually hit women?"


    "She deserved it, thinking the world revolves around her! I hit her, why can’t I? Or are you feeling sorry for her?" Xue Man said, looking at Lu Tianxing with displeasure.


    "Sure, it works. Women like her should be taught a good lesson so she can see reality clearly."


    "Smart move."


    Xue Man red at Lu Tianxing and said again, "Lu Tianxing, do you know the Northern Sun Family?"


    "I don’t."


    Lu Tianxing shook his head and said, "I don’t need to know. I don’t cause trouble, but it doesn’t mean I’m afraid of trouble. If he wants to cause me trouble again, I don’t mind letting him understand why flowers need to be red."


    "But I’m worried Sun Xiong will retaliate against you."


    Xue Man looked at Lu Tianxing, a hint of sadness shing across her face: "Lu Tianxing, I’m sorry, I’ve caused you trouble again."


    "It’s nothing, just a small trouble, I’ll take care of it, you don’t need to worry."


    Lu Tianxing seemed to read Xue Man’s thoughts and gentlyforted her: "Besides, Minister Xue, you’re so beautiful, it’s only natural to help a beauty out of a jam. If the beauty gets moved and decides to be my girlfriend, wouldn’t I be the lucky one?"


    "Really?"


    Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Xue Man’s body trembled, and she felt a sweetness in her heart as if she’d eaten honey.


    "Of course, I never lie." Lu Tianxing said, patting his chest.


    "Is that so?"


    "Of course, I, Lu Tianxing, am a man of my word."


    "What if you had met me first, would you marry me?"


    When she finished speaking, Xue Man’s face immediately turned a bit rosy, a hint of shyness shed across her pretty face, and then she seemed to think of something, hurriedly exining, as if afraid Lu Tianxing would misunderstand: "You...don’t overthink it. I was just casually asking. If you don’t want to answer, just forget it."


    Looking at Xue Man’s childish demeanor, Lu Tianxing was slightly stunned, then smiled and said: "Willing, of course willing. For a woman as beautiful as Minister Xue, if I met you, I would certainly seize the opportunity to pursue you and make you my wife."


    Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, the blush on Xue Man’s face deepened, and she reflexively asked: "Why?"


    "No reason, I just like you."


    Lu Tianxing nced at Xue Man and continued: "If you really need a reason, it’s because Minister Xue, you’re capable. If one day I offend someone, you can help me beat them. Plus, you work out regrly. Your body must be very flexible. If I marry you, based on your flexibility, we could probably try a lot of advanced moves, giving me plenty of opportunities to use what I learned from my teacher..."


    Lu Tianxing spoke with bright eyes,pletely oblivious that Xue Man, who had been all smiles and a touch of shyness, had turnedpletely livid, her hands clenched into fists, cracking, on the verge of exploding.


    "Lu Tianxing, shut up!"


    Hearing Lu Tianxing getting more and more outrageous, Xue Man finally couldn’t hold back her anger and shouted.


    Lu Tianxing instinctively closed his mouth, nced at the now almost fuming Xue Man beside him, and said with a sheepish grin: "Minister Xue, you’re the one who asked me to say it, so you can’t me me. Besides, that’s what all men hope for, right? If Minister Xue doesn’t want to hear it, forget it."


    "Hmph, clearly it’s just you with your dirty mind," Xue Man snorted coldly.


    "Yes, yes, Minister Xue, you’re right. I have a dirty mind."


    Lu Tianxing gave a bitter smile, looked at the neon lights around, and said to Xue Man: "Minister Xue, it’s gettingte. Where are we headed next? Should I drive you home now?"


    Xue Man nced at Lu Tianxing, didn’t say anything, but took out the car key, and handed it to Lu Tianxing.


    Lu Tianxing took the car key, motioned for Xue Man to wait for him, then stepped towards the parking lot nearby.


    Meanwhile, as Lu Tianxing was driving Xue Man back, in an apartment in Ziyuan District, Bai Zhiqing was wearing a robe, sitting on the sofa with her eyes fixed on the TV. Next to Bai Zhiqing, Lin Qianru was also wearing a ck pajama set, which entuated her perfect figure.


    At this moment, the two women were sitting on the sofa, watching TV and chatting.


    "Zhiqing, why hasn’t Tianxinge back sote? Could something have happened to him?"


    Lin Qianru nced at the clock on the wall, her pretty face unable to hide a hint of worry. The Bai’s Group finishes work at 6:30, and now it’s almost 8. Why hasn’t Lu Tianxinge back yet? Could something have happened on the way?


    Hearing Lin Qianru’s words, Bai Zhiqing withdrew her gaze from the TV and smiled at Lin Qianru: "Don’t worry, it’s fine. It’s normal to stay outte for a reunion, eating and drinking. Besides, instead of worrying about him getting into trouble, you should hope that he doesn’t cause any trouble. Don’t worry, this guy will probably be back soon."


    After speaking, Bai Zhiqing seemed to think of something and spoke again: "By the way, Qianru, do you have any good ideas about the future direction of Bai’s Group? Also, should we seize the opportunity topletely take over the industries of Dingtian Group and Jiang Feng Group to grow the Bai’s Group? I’ve been undecided, do you have any good suggestions?"