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“Ms. Chen Motong, perhaps you can offer some help in unraveling this mystery? After all, this mystery also concerns you.”
Lu Mingfei skillfully steered the conversation to a deeper level, pointing out that the resemblance in appearance was a major clue and implying that it was also closely related to Chen Motong herself. However, he did not reveal the information he possessed about the "Chen family," instead throwing the question back to the other party.
He needed to judge from Chen Motong's reaction whether she knew the secret of her own origins, or the role the Chen family played in it.
Chen Motong raised an eyebrow, seemingly unsurprised by Lu Mingfei's answer and question.
She chewed on the orange, her gaze shifting between Lu Mingfei's serious face and Erii's bewildered eyes. Her eyes flickered with an unfathomable light, as if she were probing, and there was also a hint of barely perceptible ripple.
Just as she was about to speak, Yuan Zhisheng's cold voice rang out.
“Miss Chen.” The young master of the Snake-Headed Eight Families stepped forward, his hand still on the Spider Cutter, his voice cold and hard as iron, “My sister Erii’s identity is the Snake-Headed Eight Families’ top secret. You approached her rashly, thinking you could find out such a secret just because of a word of ‘curiosity’? That’s far too frivolous.”
His sharp gaze pierced Chen Motong like a physical object. "How can you prove that your 'accidental passing by' wasn't intentional? And how can you guarantee that what you saw today won't be leaked?"
Yuan Zhisheng's attitude was tough and direct, full of wariness and distrust towards Chen Motong.
Faced with Yuan Zhisheng's almost threatening questioning, Chen Motong not only did not back down, but instead chuckled, becoming even more relaxed and even somewhat provocative:
"As expected of the Snake-Headed Eight Families, what a grand display of power! I merely saw someone who looked almost exactly like me and, out of curiosity, went to inquire. And this has become your Snake-Headed Eight Families' 'top secret'?"
She pointed at Erii, then at herself, "With this appearance right here, shouldn't the Snake-Headed Eight Clan give me an explanation?"
"She must be younger than me, so why don't you explain why she looks so much like me? Explain why she... seems to be carefully protected in a cage?"
Her last words were sharp, her gaze sweeping over Erii's dependence on Lu Mingfei and Genji's overprotective reaction, carrying a hint of barely perceptible sarcasm.
"A cage?" A cold glint flashed in Genji's eyes, and the Spider Cutter was instantly drawn half an inch from its sheath, its chilling killing intent spreading out instantly!
Erii is his Achilles' heel, and also the source of his greatest guilt and responsibility. Chen Motong's words precisely hit his sore spot!
The atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point!
Chu Zihang's hand had already touched Murasame, Shude Mai's fingers were on the hilt of the sword at her waist, and Xia Mi also put away her playful expression.
"Enough." Lu Mingfei's voice wasn't loud, but it instantly suppressed the impending conflict.
His calm gaze swept over Yuan Zhisheng: "Zhisheng, you are a guest, put your knife away."
He then looked at Chen Motong, his tone calm yet carrying a profound meaning:
“Ms. Chen, before discussing any issues, please put away your probing and provocation. Nobody here is a fool.”
Yuan Zhisheng's chest heaved slightly, but he eventually slowly pushed the Spider Cutter back into its sheath, his eyes still coldly fixed on Chen Motong.
Chu Zihang's hand also left the hilt of the knife, but his vigilance remained.
Chen Motong looked at Lu Mingfei, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
She hadn't expected Lu Mingfei to suppress Yuan Zhisheng's almost explosive anger so easily; this level of control... far exceeded her imagination.
She shrugged: "Okay, I misused my words, but my question is real."
Her gaze returned to Erii, now filled with deeper inquiry. "Who is she? Where does she come from? Why is she here? And why..."
She paused, as if choosing her words carefully, "You'll come looking for her in a grand and ostentatious way?"
Her questions still revolve around the state of Erii that she witnessed and the mystery of her own appearance.
Erii felt her gaze and subconsciously shrank behind Lu Mingfei, clenching her small hands even tighter.
"Lu Mingfei..."
Lu Mingfei gave Chen Motong a deep look, his gaze seemingly trying to see right through her.
Chen Motong frowned slightly, feeling a sense of pressure.
He stood up, his tall figure casting a shadow under the light.
“Since Miss Chen has come with questions, let’s sit down and talk.” He gestured to the conference table.
"Enxi, Mai, arrange the seating," Lu Mingfei instructed.
Su Enxi and Jiu De Mai immediately stood up and quickly adjusted the chairs around the conference table.
The seating arrangement was quite meaningful: Lu Mingfei sat in the main seat, with Erii sitting right next to him on his left.
Chu Zihang sat to the right of Lu Mingfei, between Erii and him.
Chen Motong was seated diagonally opposite Lu Mingfei, with Xia Mi sitting next to her and Yuan Zhisheng on the other side.
Ling sat quietly a little further away, with Liu Miaomiao and Su Xiaoqiang sitting next to her.
Mai Shude leaned against the door, while Su Enxi returned to the computer to monitor the situation.
After taking his seat, Lu Mingfei's gaze was once again fixed on Chen Motong, his fingers tapping lightly on the table, making a soft, rhythmic sound, as if he were questioning the truth.
“Ms. Chen Motong,” Lu Mingfei’s voice was steady and powerful, “your problem is also our problem. The striking resemblance between you and her is a crucial link in this clue. Now, please tell me.”
He leaned forward slightly, an invisible pressure gathering around him:
"How much do you know about yourself, about your family...?"
"And, after you 'accidentally' saw us yesterday, besides curiosity, was there anything else that made you feel something was off? Let's start from the beginning."
All eyes were focused on Chen Motong, like spotlights.
Chen Motong thought for a moment: "Where should I begin..."
"To be honest, when I first saw her, I thought she was my sister."
"After all, as far as I know, I have 54 brothers and sisters."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the meeting room exchanged bewildered glances.
Good heavens, Chen Motong's father is Zeus reincarnated!
Chapter 165 You're Wrong
"Your father is truly...extraordinarily capable," Lu Mingfei exclaimed sincerely. "I originally thought having five girlfriends was already quite remarkable, but I never expected..."
Before he finished speaking, several pairs of eyes in the conference room instantly focused on him.
Su Enxi chimed in with a mischievous grin, "Boss, if you want, a group of a hundred people, a group of a thousand people, or even ten thousand people..."
"Stop! Absolutely not!" Before Su Enxi could finish speaking, Lu Mingfei frantically waved his hands.
In an instant, a chilling aura emanated from Xia Mi, Ling, Su Xiaoqiang, and even Liu Miaomiao's eyes, while Erii remained silent.
Lu Mingfei had no doubt that if he continued to dwell on this topic, before he could even inquire about the secrets of Chen Motong's family, he would probably be executed on the spot by the glares of these people.
Chen Motong was clearly taken aback by this turn of events. He was stunned for a moment, then burst into unrestrained, hearty laughter:
"Hahahaha... I never expected that the renowned 'Celestial Immortal' Lu Daxianren would be henpecked! Hahahaha..."
"You're wrong." Zero's cold voice interrupted her decisively.
"Oh?" Chen Motong feigned wiping away the tears of laughter from the corner of his eye, raising an eyebrow as he asked, "What's wrong with that?"
“He just gives us enough respect and doesn’t want to get involved in any trouble.” Zero’s tone softened slightly, which was unusual for him. He then added, “If he really wanted to, you would already be his.
Chen Motong's laughter stopped abruptly.
She looked up, her gaze scrutinizing, and for the first time truly examined the young man before her.
His face still looked youthful, but his brows revealed a determination far beyond his years.
This young man is now a world-renowned figure, unparalleled in his own right.
She dropped her flippancy and retorted seriously, "Your man may be good, but do I, Chen Motong, look like such a casual woman?"
"Yes." Zero's answer was crisp and decisive, without any hesitation.
“You…!” Chen Motong stood up abruptly.
Almost simultaneously, Xia Mi and Yuan Zhisheng beside her also stood up abruptly, and an invisible pressure instantly dissipated.
Chen Motong glanced around, weighed his options for a moment, and finally sat back down with a hint of resentment, his voice turning deep: "I'd like to hear your opinion."
Once Zero speaks, it's a devastating blow that strikes at the heart of the matter:
“I’ve looked up your information. On the surface, you seem arrogant, but in reality, you are similar to him—or more precisely, to that former ‘loser’ Lu Mingfei: you desperately crave to be loved and cared for.”
"Furthermore," Zero's eyes were sharp as knives, "you have a considerable number of backup contact details saved in your phone, don't you?"
“At Kassel College, Caesar, the heir of the Gattuso family, is pursuing you. It is common knowledge that with his power and status, what material things can’t he give you? Yet you have not yet agreed, for one reason only: he can give you everything in the world, but he can never give you that ‘feeling’ of being needed, cherished, and deeply understood.”
"Stop!" Chen Motong abruptly interrupted Zero's analysis, his expression shifting rapidly.
She pointed a finger sharply at Lu Mingfei, her voice trembling slightly: "You mean... he can give me what I want?"
Zero didn't say anything, but simply nodded calmly and firmly.
Silence enveloped Chen Motong.
She did not bump into Lu Mingfei and his group by chance.
Her purpose in coming here was to see Lu Mingfei.
Initially, she just wanted to see for herself who this "celestial being" who was stirring up trouble really was.
Before coming to Japan, she had thoroughly researched the information about this "celestial being"—although the information was no different from that held by other forces.
After his parents disappeared, he lived like a stray dog for five years, relying on others for shelter. He disappeared again and reappeared at the top of his rope.
The Russian girl was right.
If it were Lu Mingfei... maybe it really would be possible.
Because, like her, he was once a "loser kid" huddled in a corner.
The reason she hesitated to relent in her pursuit of Caesar was precisely because of this obsession churning within her heart.
She was searching for someone who could see through appearances and understand the cries and desires deep within her soul.
Rather than a perfect stranger who could easily satisfy any material need of hers simply by asking.
However, Erii's appearance last night shattered her expectations like a thunderbolt.
so similar.
The striking resemblance instantly captivated Chen Motong's attention.
A powerful thought arose uncontrollably:
What is the true identity of the girl that Lu Mingfei is so eagerly searching for?