Chapter 1: Bring Him Back To Me

Pei's Family Courtyard.

The garden, in the midst of summer, was lush and vibrant. Sunlight streamed through the towering bushes onto this opulent courtyard, which had stood for decades. In the gazebo, a silver-haired old man sat in a chair, his eyes bright with life.

"Where is Lu Qixia?"

Facing him was Pei Leng. Dressed in his military uniform, he stood straight with a tall and imposing figure. His handsome face was cold and sharp, with short, sharp black hair that matched the coldness he exuded.

When he heard the name, his sword-like eyebrows did not show any trace of emotion, and his face remained unchanged and cold.

The old man pounded his cane heavily on the ground, "Are you telling me you're not even going to come back for my 80th birthday party? Go, bring them back to me!"

Pei Leng remained silent.

This kid doesn't want Lü Qingsha to come back, or else he would just stay abroad for three years?

The old man slumped into a chair, looking haggard and weak. "Grandpa is getting old, I don't know how many days he has left. Please don't let Grandpa die with regrets before seeing your father, ah?"

Huo Qiang leaned close to Pei Leng's ear and whispered, "Master, that old geezer is deceiving you. Look at his roar just now, it wasn't any less fierce than when you were showing your power. If he could die, then all the ghosts in the world would have to die first!"

This old geezer, he can't possibly be unaware?

Pei's face was expressionless, and his voice, cold as steel, commanded, "Execute the order!"

The old man chuckled mischievously. This good grandson, with a cold heart, this tactic worked best on him. He cleared his throat and said, "Go tie her up quickly, don't let people say that the great leader Leng Bao can't even bring back his own adopted daughter!"

Niece-in-law?

Pei Lengmei frowned deeply, and a trace of agitation appeared on her face as cold as ice. This was the most annoying word she had encountered in her life, without a doubt!

He strode out of the Pei family courtyard.

Huoqiang hurried after him, "Master, are you really going to tie him up? What if he comes back and harasses you again?"

Back then, the classic drama of going crazy for a man was all the rage in Beijing. The one person I hated the most was involved in it all, and I truly worried about my life afterward.

Lu Qingxia?

Yi Guan Mian's unchanged coldness, once again furrowed his brows fiercely. Three years had passed, if he was still that way, then...

"Throw it to the dogs!"

In less than half a day, the news that Old Master Pei was going to pick up Lu Qingxia and return to China spread throughout the entire Pei family. Everyone was waiting to see what kind of joke the adopted daughter who had been disfavored three years ago would make after three years. The current Pei Leng is no longer the Pei Leng of the past, and Lu Qingxia is even more unattainable!

But to be honest, Lu Qingxia was still the eldest daughter of the Lu family back then. She just…

The Lu family in the capital city.

Lu Qichun heard the news from someone at the bottom, and rushed into Liu Ping's room, "Mom, Old Master Pei is actually going to bring that wretch back!"

"I heard!" Liu Ping was applying lipstick in front of the mirror. Even though she was past middle age, she was still elegant and charming.

"How can you still be so calm? We didn't completely get rid of him in France. If he's brought back this time, it will be even harder for us to take action. What if Mr. Pei really wants to marry Pei and I have to... Mom!"

"Alright, why are you so impatient? The person hasn't come back yet, has they? We might not be able to find them, but Pei Leng can. Why don't we follow his lead? Whether or not they return is still a question!"

Liu Ping's eyes flashed with malice. Since she had the ability to drive him out of the country, she would definitely not let him return easily. Even if he really came back, it would be a dead end!

Lu Qixia, Lu Qixia, in Z country, there are more than just our mother and daughter who hope you die. Don't blame us, blame your own bad luck. You shouldn't be Pei Leng's adopted daughter!

France.

Lu Qingsha has stayed in this country for three years.

In the quaint, exotic courtyard, dim lights flickered. Lu Qingsha meticulously browsed her inbox today, unwilling to miss any useful letters, but still, there was no message from her brother. Two years had passed since they were separated, was he still alive?

The sudden knock on the door interrupted him as he walked towards it, "Who is it?"

There was no answer from outside the door. He immediately became alert and reached for a steel pipe behind the door. Over the past three years abroad, he had long been accustomed to being on guard.

"Is Lü Qingsha inside?"

Standard Mandarin, as it came in, caused Lu Qixia to smirk. What was coming would come, she thought. It was unexpected that someone with such a name would be found. Do they really want to disappear from this world so badly?

But, it is not as wished!

With a deafening crash, the wooden door was splintered open and several men poured in. But the house was empty, not a soul in sight!

The leading man first noticed a long rope tied to the window. He immediately walked over and watched as Lu Qingxia gracefully moved in the darkness, at the same time giving him the middle finger!

That was a provocation to them!

Huoqiang rushed into Pei Leng's office with great force.

"Master, your adopted daughter has run away!"

“According to people there, after hearing the national accent, they didn't even wait for the door to open and chose to run away? In less than five minutes, they fastened their ropes and escaped downstairs, not even my sharpshooters could catch them! They were so obedient!”

Huqiang thought that for a fiancée he hadn't seen in three years, Grandpa at least should show some gesture. A little surprise and curiosity should be there, right? This is a natural human reaction!

All the while, their grandfather never even raised an eyebrow.

"Isn't it strange that a rich heiress would have such a reaction while studying abroad? After all, this Chinese heiress has always been a peculiar one!" Huoqiang was still astonished.

Bei finally lifted his head, his profound eyes revealing nothing. The corner of his lips curled into a captivating smirk, "Bring him back, and you'll know."

>Ten minutes later.

"Ms. Lu, Pei, let me take you back with us!"

Li Qingxia squinted at the five big men blocking her in the alley. It was less than a block from her house, truly a case of mantis catching cicada while the oriole is watching. Even her escape route was blocked; it seemed like they were after more than just one person!

However, what was unexpected was… Pei?

How long has it been since I've heard this name? I almost forgot there was someone like that in the world!

She weighed the steel pipe in her hand, a renowned heiress yet looking like a street thug. "Reason?"

"Grandmaster Pei's 80th birthday is just around the corner, and Master Pei would like to invite you to join the celebration. That's why we're here to pick you up!"

"Invitation?" Lu Qixia smiled coldly, her bright eyes gleaming but laced with subtle sarcasm. "Is there such a courteous word as 'invitation' in Pei Leng's dictionary? And besides, 'specially'!"

"This... has been three years. People change, don't they?" The leader hesitated for a moment, then winked at the man beside him. The rest of the men immediately silently surrounded Lu Qixia.

"You're right!" Lu Qixia suddenly grinned, her eyes curving into a heart shape. "Pei is so gentlemanly, he must be thinking of me. It's been three years since we last saw each other! Let's go!" She finished speaking and hurried towards the mouth of the alley.

To see you falling for it so quickly, as that person said, the moment you hear Pei Leng's name, you forget everything, even your own last name. How could you possibly doubt if they are truly Pei Leng's people?

Five men relaxed their guard and followed towards the alley entrance, looking carefree and oblivious. They all secretly sneered, thinking "Let you enjoy yourself for now, wait until later when you meet your end!"