<h4>Chapter 1598: Chapter 1591: No Choice But to Come</h4>


    This woman, after all, belongs to Jinxiu Vi, knowledgeable and worldly. After a brief surprise, she immediately returned to her senses and respectfully said to Lu Tianxing, "May I ask, sir, how should I address you?"


    "My surname is Lu."


    "Oh, it’s Mr. Lu. Mr. Han has already told me. Please follow me, Mr. Han is waiting for you inside."


    With that, the woman gestured for Lu Tianxing to follow and then turned around to lead the way inside. Her round and uplifted hips swayed as she walked, attracting the gazes of some men around.


    Lu Tianxing followed behind the woman, heading deep into Jinxiu Vi. His gaze did not linger on the woman in front but shifted to the surroundings, taking in the scenery.


    It’s undeniable that Jinxiu Vi is worthy of being a ce to host dignitaries. The decoration is not overly luxurious, yet it exudes a historical and cultural ambiance. The flowing water beside the small bridges, the vermilion tiles, the pavilions and terraces evoke a splendid sense of beauty. Upon entering, it feels as though all stress dissipatespletely, offering a tranquil state of mind.


    Gazing at the scenery around him, Lu Tianxing couldn’t help but nod in appreciation to the vi’s designer. For dignitaries, luxury and grandeur aremonce; they are indifferent to such things. What they seek is this kind of serene ambiance rather than opulence and nobility.


    Following the woman, Lu Tianxing traversed corridors and rock gardens, finally stopping at the entrance of a secluded courtyard.


    The woman halted, turned to Lu Tianxing, and said, "Mr. Lu, Mr. Han is already inside waiting for you. Would you like me to lead you in?"


    "No need, I’ll go in by myself."


    Lu Tianxing declined the woman’s offer without hesitation, directly pushing the door open and walking inside.


    Once the door was opened, a different scene unfolded, resembling a scaled-down residence. Everything typical of ancient residences—rock gardens, flowing water—wasplete.


    Han Zifeng was seated in a pavilion at the center of a pond. Upon seeing Lu Tianxing entering from outside, he immediately stood up and walked towards him: "Boss, you finally came."


    "Here I am, Third Young Master Han, you’re quite enjoying this, finding such a good ce."


    Lu Tianxing smiled slightly and walked into the pavilion with Han Zifeng to sit down.


    Once Lu Tianxing sat, Han Zifeng picked up a bell on the table and pressed it, signaling for the outside people to start serving dishes. Then, he looked at Lu Tianxing with a solemn expression: "Boss, why did youe to Beijing at this time? Don’t you know the Holy Daughter of the Holy See is preparing to deal with you in Beijing? Moreover, it seems the Yang family has already joined forces with the Church. Coming to Beijing now is an unwise choice. After dinner, I think it’s best to have the Han Family’s hidden guards secretly send you out of Beijing. With the Han family’s status, they shouldn’t dare to act against you."


    "Third Young Master Han, thank you for your kindness, but I’m afraid I have to decline this time. I won’t leave Beijing."


    Listening to Han Zifeng, Lu Tianxing sighed softly and picked up a teapot to pour himself a cup of tea, sipping lightly, experiencing the taste spread across his pte. He slowly spoke, "Third Young Master Han, do you think even if I didn’te, they would let me go? From the very beginning, they never intended to let me go, and if I don’te, Avril would be in danger. If she dies, the peril I face would be truly mortal, with no way to resolve it."


    Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Han Zifeng was slightly taken aback, then opened his mouth, "Boss, you mean they would target Avril?"


    "Correct."


    Lu Tianxing nodded, "This time, Holy Daughter Avril came openly to China, aiming at me. Ordinary people might not know, thinking Avril genuinely came to mend rtions with China, but the major families surely know Avril is targeting me, seeking revenge for the Church’s Holy Son. If someone makes a move on Avril, and she dies in Beijing, it would bepletely detrimental to me, so I muste to Beijing and resolve this situation."


    After hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Han Zifeng sighed helplessly. He wanted to persuade Lu Tianxing several times but didn’t know where to begin. If Avril dies, the me would undoubtedly fall on Lu Tianxing, and if he takes this me, the oue is certain—death.


    "Third Young Master Han, now you understand, the opponent has set up an overt scheme waiting for me, but I have no choice but to step into this trap, break the setup within, or face an unburied corpse—there is no third path."


    Lu Tianxing sighed helplessly again.


    After hearing Lu Tianxing, Han Zifeng hesitated and said, "Boss, Avril once visited the Han family and interacted with my grandfather. My grandfather highly regards her; she shouldn’t be foolish, and she should know the dangers, right? Knowing this, why does she still stay in Beijing? What does she gain? Killing you, she might die too; what’s the point?"


    "Third Young Master Han, you don’t understand. For an ambitious person, the favorite is seeking wealth in danger, a high-return investment. If she wins this gamble, Avril’s reputation in the Church will reach its peak, surpassing even the new Church Holy Son. Once she has the reputation, she can achieve what she wants. Moreover, if she kills me, my grandfather surely won’t let it go and will sh with the Church, creating the opportunity she desires."


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    "Boss, are you saying that this woman Avril wants to be the Pope, deliberately provoking a battle between the Church and the Lu Family, and then sit back and reap the benefits?" Han Zifeng said in surprise. Once Old Sir Lu charges into the Church, the Pope will definitely intervene. The sh of two powerful forces means a fight to the death. Avril wants to easily reap the benefits.


    "Third Young Master Han, otherwise, what do you think would make this woman take such a big risk toe to Beijing?" Lu Tianxing said lightly.


    "Boss, do you need my help this time?" Han Zifeng asked with a serious look at Lu Tianxing.


    Upon hearing Han Zifeng’s words, Lu Tianxing felt a warm sensation in his heart. This was true brotherhood, never needing to ask what you want to do; just with one word, he’d climb mountains of swords and cross seas of fire.


    "Third Young Master Han, this time your Han Family doesn’t need to intervene, I’ll handle it myself."


    Lu Tianxing shook his head. He didn’t want to drag Han Zifeng into this matter.


    "Boss, I...."


    Before Han Zifeng could finish his sentence, Lu Tianxing interrupted him and said, "Third Young Master Han, I know you want to help me, but this matter is really not suitable for the Han Family to step in. Besides, Sima Lingyun doesn’t want me to die in Beijing either; he will intervene. As long as Sima Lingyun steps in, my chances of winning are fifty percent. The rest depends on each other’s tactics."


    Hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Han Zifeng hesitated for a moment before finally nodding and saying, "Well, if that’s the case, then let it be. But boss, if you ever encounter anything you can’t resolve, feel free toe to me, I won’t refuse."


    "Third Young Master Han, thanks." Lu Tianxing said with a smile.


    While Lu Tianxing and Han Zifeng were talking, exquisite dishes were delivered from outside. The rich aroma of the food filled the air, making people’s mouth water.


    After having dinner with Han Zifeng, Lu Tianxing, led by Han Zifeng, headed directly to a hotel operated by the Han Family.


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    Time flows like water, fleeting.


    In the blink of an eye, a day had passed. The noise of the daytime gradually faded away, and the dazzling neon lights on both sides of the street lit up, making the whole of Beijinge alive, heralding the start of nightlife.


    In a coffee shop in Beijing.


    The entire coffee shop was empty, without a single person present, not even a waiter, appearing exceptionally deste and giving people an unusually cold feeling, as if stepping into a foreign world, forming a stark contrast with the bustling street outside.


    Lu Tianxing sat at a spot in the coffee shop, his eyes gazing at the bustling crowds outside the window, his expression unchanged. From time to time, he would pick up the coffee ced on the table and take a gentle sip, looking leisurely and carefree, without any hint of tension as if a great battle was approaching. Instead, he seemed like a leisurely traveler.


    As Lu Tianxing drank his coffee, his gaze fell outside the window, suddenly his eyes lit up, and a faint smile appeared on his lips. He stood up with a smile on his face, looking out the window.


    Following Lu Tianxing’s gaze, a domineering Hummer H2 parked on the roadside. As the car door opened, a tall woman slowly stepped down from the vehicle, her exquisite face emitting endless charm, causing a hint of palpitating look at first nce.


    The woman was none other than Shen Manjun.


    When she saw Lu Tianxing, a faint smile appeared on Shen Manjun’s pretty face as she walked towards him.


    Lu Tianxing stood still, his gaze assessing Shen Manjun.


    She was wearing a ck coat with a white cotton thread underneath, paired with light brown pencil pants, and red high-heeled shoes on her feet, which perfectly showcased her stunningly long legs. Her long hair was smoothly draped over her shoulders, and her crystal-clear oval face consistently carried the mature charm typical of Oriental women, while her skin resembling white jade seemed to have a faint glow under the lights.


    This woman seemed born to attract men. As she walked slowly over, the whole world seemed to narrow down to just her, drawing eyes inevitably towards her.