The President Made Me Trend

Late at night, Lu Yucheng led a group to stealthily enter the hospital and secretly took the comatose Mother Lu from the intensive care unit, relocating her to a private nursing home known only to him. This was done solely to protect Mother Lu from Lu Xuan’s interference. However, when the news reached Father Lu the next day, and he clearly saw Lu Yucheng’s face on the hospital surveillance footage, Father Lu was once again furious. This time, he showed no mercy and used his influence to reclaim all of Lu Yucheng’s shares, effectively removing him from his position as Chairman of the Lu Group.

Upon hearing this news, Mo Qinghuan set off for the Lu family home, intending to plead with Father Lu. After all, the bond between Father Lu and Lu Yucheng was one of blood, impossible to sever. Yet, upon arriving at the Lu family home, Mo Qinghuan did not find Father Lu as she had hoped. Instead, she encountered Lu Xuan leisurely sipping tea in the hall. In front of him lay documents related to the Lu Group, which Mo Qinghuan, despite her lack of business acumen, knew were not meant for just anyone’s eyes.

Seeing Mo Qinghuan’s arrival, Lu Xuan initially feigned surprise, then smiled warmly, saying, “Qinghuan, even if you hadn’t come, I was planning to invite you out for a chat. You’ve probably heard about Yucheng’s situation, right? It’s a shame he acted so impulsively, secretly taking Aunt away and angering Dad, which led to him losing all his shares in the Lu Group.”

“Where is Uncle Lu? I’d like to see him,” Mo Qinghuan said directly, her cold gaze fixed on Lu Xuan, clearly unimpressed by his antics.

Lu Xuan, unfazed by her indifference, simply replied, “I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed. Dad isn’t feeling well and is resting upstairs. He’s instructed not to be disturbed by outsiders. Even though you’re now part of the family, Dad doesn’t favor you, especially after what happened with Yucheng. Do you really think he’d want to see you?”

“Very well, since Uncle Lu doesn’t wish to meet, I won’t insist as a junior. Brother, let’s talk,” Mo Qinghuan said, knowing Lu Xuan wouldn’t refuse. She led the way to the garden, sitting on the wicker chair with a defiant posture that clearly showed her unwillingness to back down.

Lu Xuan followed, unable to resist teasing her somber expression, “Qinghuan, why do you look so upset? Has Yucheng’s situation hit you hard? You must understand, he brought this upon himself.”

“In my view, Yucheng did all this simply to protect his mother-in-law from interference,” Mo Qinghuan said, her gaze fixed on Lu Xuan across from her.

Lu Xuan, perceiving the hidden meaning in her words, neither confirmed nor denied it. He maintained his smile, responding with apparent grace, “I’ve often pondered why Yucheng might think I could harm Aunt. Then I realized, perhaps it’s because when Dad refused to let you visit Aunt in the ICU, I was inside taking care of her.”

Lu Xuan’s so-called care was merely a ploy to provoke Lu Yucheng into misunderstanding, causing him to lose his cool in order to protect Mother Lu, even if it meant angering Father Lu. Lu Xuan played the role of instigator, and his plan had succeeded.

The eerie smirk on Lu Xuan’s face made Mo Qinghuan feel uneasy, sparking a bold thought in her mind: Lu Xuan never intended to harm Mother Lu from the start; his aim was to deepen the rift between Lu Yucheng and Father Lu.

With this suspicion, Mo Qinghuan frowned at Lu Xuan and continued questioning, “Why orchestrate all this, making Uncle Lu lose trust in Yucheng completely? Was it to seize Lu Group and drive Yucheng out?”

“Is that all you think I’m after, Qinghuan?” Lu Xuan stood up, his gentle smile replaced by a sarcastic sneer. “Regardless, Yucheng’s shares have been fully reclaimed. Father won’t want to see him for a while. Please convey to him that the generous gift from Lu Group has been accepted.”

Lu Xuan never explicitly stated his motives for stirring conflict between Lu Yucheng and Father Lu, but Mo Qinghuan had a clearer understanding now.

From the beginning, Lu Xuan’s ambitions extended beyond Lu Group; he aimed to sever the bond between Lu Yucheng and Father Lu. They fell for it, including Father Lu.

As she drove away from the Lu family, Mo Qinghuan didn’t notice Lu Xuan’s eyes fixed on her, his expression sinister and chilling. He murmured, “Lu Yucheng, do you think it’s over? It’s far from it!”

Mo Qinghuan shared her visit to the Lu family and encounter with Lu Xuan with Lu Yucheng. Already upset in his study, he grew even angrier upon hearing this. He frowned at Mo Qinghuan, who worried for him, and said, “Didn’t I tell you to avoid Lu Xuan? He’s a madman. Did he say anything strange to you?”

“No, nothing strange,” Mo Qinghuan felt a pang of guilt, sensing Lu Yucheng’s concern for her despite his dire situation.

With a sigh, Mo Qinghuan stepped forward, embracing Lu Yucheng, “Yucheng, I think we’ve fallen into Lu Xuan’s trap. From the start, he aimed to drive a wedge between you and Uncle Lu, making Father Lu lose all faith in you, so he could claim Lu Group for himself. He’s truly a cunning and calculating person.”

“That scoundrel!” Lu Yucheng clenched his fists, realizing Lu Xuan’s skill in playing the fool while plotting against him. From their first meeting to inciting Father Lu to reclaim his shares, everything was part of Lu Xuan’s plan.

Feeling Lu Yucheng’s trembling, Mo Qinghuan tightened her embrace, comforting him, “Yucheng, I believe justice exists in this world. Lu Xuan will eventually reveal his true colors, and that will be our chance to defeat him. Promise me you won’t give up. Stay strong for me and for your mother-in-law still in a coma, okay?”

Lu Yucheng’s heart burned with fury, wishing he could confront Lu Xuan directly. But doing so would only confirm Lu Xuan’s innocence and reinforce Father Lu’s view of him as reckless.

Feeling Mo Qinghuan’s warmth, Lu Yucheng finally nodded, “Don’t worry, Qinghuan. I’m Lu Yucheng; I won’t let this setback defeat me. You’re right, my mom still needs my care, and there’s you and Little Bun. I won’t let Lu Xuan off easily, but I won’t retaliate now.”

Clenching his fists, Lu Yucheng silently vowed, “Lu Xuan, one day I’ll reclaim everything you’ve taken from me, twice over!”