When the Dragon King was monitoring Orange Red Tower, Lu Ming returned to the villa on the mountainside.
After being away for a few days, he found the atmosphere in the house a little off when he returned.
It seemed that Jiang Mengxin and Su Wanran's relationship was a bit strained. They appeared to be getting along well, but there was a strange tension between them.
Especially the way the two women looked at Lu Ming, it felt as if they could swallow him whole.
The most awkward part was that when Lu Ming returned, Su Wanran deliberately took a shower and then walked out in a wet bathrobe, her alluring figure barely concealed, half-covered and half-revealed.
What man wouldn't have their blood stirred seeing such a scene?
It was too seductive!
Jiang Mengxin snorted disdainfully, "Wanran, you've gone too far. Isn't this a blatant attempt at seduction?"
It was as if she was trying to snatch a man openly!
Su Wanran, however, seemed unbothered and said dismissively, "Am I being seductive just because I have a good figure? You're simply envious and jealous. If you have the guts, you can try seducing him too."
Jiang Mengxin rolled her eyes and ignored her.
"Wanran, Lu Ming is back now. If you don't have anything important to discuss with him, I'll let him go out and have fun for a few more days."
"Don't!" Su Wanran quickly ran over and grabbed Lu Ming's arm. "Lu Ming, I actually have an urgent matter that I need your help with."
Lu Ming asked, "What is it?"
Su Wanran countered, "There are three days left. Do you know what day it is?"
Three days?
What day?
Lu Ming shook his head.
Jiang Mengxin, standing nearby, rolled her eyes, "Lu Ming, are you an idiot? You're out having fun all day and forgot about the New Year?"
Uh...
Lu Ming finally realized that in three days, it would be the first day of the Lunar New Year. It was the New Year!
He had been too preoccupied with feuding with Fan Xiaoyun, Su Ru, and the others, and hadn't thought about the New Year at all.
He had truly gotten confused by the busyness.
Lu Ming asked, "So... what's the custom for the New Year? Are you asking me to help you buy some New Year's goods?"
Jiang Mengxin rolled her eyes again.
Buy New Year's goods?
With the Su family's wealth and resources, there were plenty of people to handle the New Year's shopping. Why would they need him?
Su Wanran, however, put on a demure act and said coquettishly, "It's not about buying New Year's goods. I just need a small favor from you. I need you to help me with the lion dance!"
What?
Lu Ming found it very strange. Why would she suddenly make such an unusual request?
A lion dance? Asking the Dragon Warlord to perform a lion dance, wasn't that a bit excessive?
Su Wanran explained, "Every New Year, the Fog City authorities hold a Lion King competition, inviting a total of 30 companies to participate. The company that wins the Lion King competition and successfully snatches the lion ball will receive an honorary plaque from the authorities!"
Uh... that doesn't sound very appealing.
Lu Ming said, "Just a plaque, is it worth all this trouble?"
"You wouldn't understand," Su Wanran explained. "Whether a company can snatch the lion ball symbolizes its company's strength. Every year, the champions attract a large number of investors!"
She paused, then continued, "For the past few years, the champions have been either the Fan family or the Wu family. Our Su family hasn't won the championship for five years. This time, I've just become the head of the family and I desperately hope to use the opportunity of the Lion King competition to bring honor to the Su family!"
If the Su family won this time, their collaborations would increase, and Su Wanran's position as head of the family would be more secure!
Both for public and private reasons, Su Wanran desperately wanted to win this championship.
She tugged at Lu Ming's arm, "Lu Ming, I know you're very strong. If you help me participate in the Lion King competition, we'll definitely win! Also, I've found a very excellent partner for you, Master Wen from our Fog City Boxing Gym, Wen Song!"
Wen Song was extremely famous in Fog City.
He had mastered various styles and created a new set of martial arts: Kai Shan Quan (Mountain Splitting Fist).
The martial art was incredibly powerful, yet it contained subtle strength, a perfect blend of hardness and softness, making it invincible.
In Fog City, Wen Song had established over 30 boxing gyms and had thousands of disciples, earning him immense fame.
To have Wen Song involved in the lion dance was already a sure win. With Lu Ming's help, it would be like locking a vault with an extra lock, making it incredibly secure.
After hearing Su Wanran's request, Lu Ming found himself unable to refuse, although he wasn't particularly fond of such public displays.
Unable to resist Su Wanran's repeated pleas, Lu Ming finally nodded in agreement, "Alright, I'll help you with the lion dance."
"That's great! Thank you, Lu Ming, I love you!"
Su Wanran hugged Lu Ming with exaggerated affection.
She wasn't wearing much to begin with, and with such a tight embrace, Su Wanran's body pressed tightly against Lu Ming's, her fragrance wafting into his nose.
It was too alluring!
It was only because Lu Ming had strong willpower that he didn't succumb, whereas any other man would have been conquered by Su Wanran.
Jiang Mengxin, watching from the side, frowned and said unhappily, "Lu Ming! Behave yourself!"
It was clearly Su Wanran who had initiated the closeness, yet Lu Ming was being told to behave, which was quite something.
Lu Ming awkwardly pushed Su Wanran away. The push, however, went awry, landing on a soft and tender spot!
"Mmm~~"
Su Wanran let out a delicate moan, and the atmosphere in the room became intensely ambiguous.
Jiang Mengxin anxiously shouted, "Lu Ming, what are you doing? I'm right here, and you're fooling around with her?"
Lu Ming looked innocent and embarrassed, "I... I didn't mean to."
Su Wanran, on the other hand, looked like she had been wronged and was about to cry, "Lu Ming, you're so naughty. You... you're bullying me!"
The three of them spoke their own words, and the atmosphere in the room was incredibly awkward.
...
At the same time, at the Su family's main residence.
Su Ru poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to the middle-aged man before her. It was none other than the renowned boxer of Fog City – Wen Song!
This boxer, who Su Wanran had hired with a large sum of money, was now at the main residence.
Wen Song took a sip of the tea and asked, "May I ask what business Miss Su has for summoning me today?"
Su Ru said, "I heard that Master Wen will be performing the lion dance for our Su family?"
Wen Song nodded affirmatively, "Yes, Chairman Su's invitation was too gracious to refuse."
Su Ru chuckled, "I won't hide anything from you, Master Wen. Everyone in Fog City knows that I am at odds with Su Wanran. I've invited you here today because I hope you will deliberately lose the competition at the Lion King Championship!"
What?
Wen Song was greatly surprised. "This is your Su family's honor! You're willing to sacrifice the Su family for your internal conflict with Su Wanran?"
Su Ru smiled, "If I don't do this, how can I bring Su Wanran down? Master Wen, don't worry, I won't shortchange you financially. Whatever amount Su Wanran promised you, I'll offer double!"
Wen Song's eyes narrowed, but then he shook his head, "This isn't just about money. If I lose the competition, what will become of my reputation? What will my disciples think of me? How will I be able to establish myself in Fog City in the future? No, this is absolutely unacceptable!"