Chapter 374: Chapter 374 Don’t Bla for Being Ruthless
Du Li was montarily at a loss for words.
Huo Tingdong stood in front of him, even his breathing beca strained.
The man was too tall. Typically, n over 1.85 ters already exude an intimidating pressure, let alone Huo Tingdong, who is over 1.9 ters. Not only is he tall, but his physique is also evenly proportioned. Du Li could only feel a crushing sense of inferiority under his imposing presence.
He bowed his head, stamring, “I… I just represent my personal standpoint.”
Huo Tingdong said, “Do you believe that, using the na ‘Du Li,’ you carry enough weight to stand before and discuss such matters?”
Du Li replied, “I don’t know what the Lin Family… did to offend Huace, but… one mustn’t be too ruthless in dealing with things…”
Huo Tingdong: “Are you criticizing ?”
Du Li was so terrified that he quickly shook his head.
Huo Tingdong mocked, “Du Li, today I’m letting it slide because of your sister’s sake. Everything you’ve said to today, I’ll let go. But if there’s a next ti, do you believe when I say the Du Family will be the next Lin Family?”
Du Li opened his mouth, his thoughts montarily muddled!
Huo Tingdong’s words completely shattered his understanding!
Since childhood, Du Li had always lived with a strong sense of superiority.
As the Third Young Master of the Du Family, he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. From the mont he could rember, his life had been privileged, and classmates and friends alike fawned over him.
It wasn’t until he grew older that he began to understand just how influential the Du Family was in Beijing!
As a result, he gradually realized the significant clout the Du Family held in Beijing. This also fostered his rebellious and arrogant personality.
But…
Huo Tingdong’s single sentence shattered all of his perceptions!
He had witnessed firsthand the pitiful plight of the Lin Family today. Huo Tingdong dared to claim that if he wished, the Du Family could beco the next Lin Family!
He couldn’t help but start to doubt!
How capable is Huace, to the point where it doesn’t even hold the Du Family in regard!
Du Li hesitated for a few seconds but quickly regained his composure!
After all, as the Du Family’s Third Young Master, he couldn’t allow himself to be underestimated!
Thus, Du Li said, “Mr. Huo, I understand. Given your status and position, perhaps you may not regard the Du Family highly! But I think, in the world of fa and fortune, peace brings wealth. Why make things this tense? Perhaps… there’s so misunderstanding between you and the Lin Family? Otherwise, I can’t fathom why you’re targeting the Lin Family so relentlessly!”
Huo Tingdong said, “Third Young Master Du, if you choose to plead for the Lin Family, then… don’t bla for not showing rcy.”
With that, he lifted his head and directed toward the door, saying, “Show him out.”
Mo Ke imdiately entered, casting a cold glance at Du Li, “Third Young Master Du, please!”
He motioned to the door with one hand. Although his tone retained a semblance of polite formality, it was unmistakably a dismissal!
Du Li found it increasingly hard to maintain his composure.
He stood up, looked at Huo Tingdong, forced a smile, and turned to leave in disgrace!
Evening.
Du Li went to the salon to pick up Lin Qianqian and Zhou Qin.
After the mother-daughter duo got in the car, Zhou Qin, brimming with anticipation, asked, “Ah Li, how did it go? Did you et with Mr. Huo today?”
Du Li feigned ease, saying, “Yes, I did!”
Zhou Qin grew even more anxious, “So, how did it go? Did you two sit down and talk?”
Du Li, too prideful to admit defeat, replied, “I had a good talk with him! Auntie, don’t worry! I’ve said it before—the Du Family and the Huo Family have a strong relationship. As long as I step in, Huo Tingdong wouldn’t refuse to give so face!”
As soon as he spoke, he felt a twinge of guilt.
In truth, Huo Tingdong hadn’t given him even a shred of respect.
Du Li thought to himself that he should ask his sister for help once he got ho.
After all, the Du Family was now under his eldest sister’s managent.
If he didn’t have the personal influence, surely his sister would, wouldn’t she?
But in front of his future mother-in-law and girlfriend, he couldn’t afford to lose face. Therefore, he maintained a composed deanor, causing Zhou Qin to beam with joy. “Really? Ah Li, you must carry great weight indeed!”
Lin Qianqian snuggled against Du Li’s arm with a coy laugh, “Isn’t that obvious? Our Ah Li is, after all, the Du Family’s Third Young Master! No matter how imposing Huo Tingdong might be, surely he wouldn’t dare fail to show the Third Young Master of the Du Family so respect!”
Du Li, buoyed by Lin Qianqian’s complints, felt his confidence surge. “Qianqian, rest assured. I will definitely resolve this matter with the Lin Family for you!”
Lin Qianqian, filled with contentnt, kissed his cheek. “Ah Li, having you is the greatest blessing of my life!”
Du Li dropped the mother and daughter off at ho, smiling as he watched them step out of the car.
Zhou Qin walked to the door and turned back, only to see Lin Qianqian clinging tightly to Du Li, reluctant to part ways. She tactfully entered the house alone!
Once she was inside, Du Li wrapped his arm around Lin Qianqian’s waist and kissed her.
Just as their passion flared, his phone rang.
Du Li pacified Lin Qianqian with a few kisses, then took out his phone and answered the call. “Hello?”
“Du Li.”
A woman’s icy voice ca through from the other end of the line. “Where are you?”
Hearing Du Ruo’s voice, Du Li didn’t take it seriously. “Sis? Why are you calling suddenly today?”
Du Ruo rarely reached out to him. She was always too busy, managing Intercontinental Group as well as several other companies.
Aside from her position as the President of Intercontinental Group, she was also the largest shareholder of Shengshi Entertainnt, not to ntion her ventures across other industries.
As for Du Li, her youngest sibling, Du Ruo seldom concerned herself with his affairs.
This sudden call was naturally unexpected for Du Li.
Du Ruo said, “I don’t care where you are. In thirty minutes, I want to see you.”
Du Li froze montarily.
Thirty minutes…
He raised his wrist to check his watch. It was already six in the evening.
Du Li asked, “Where are you?”
Du Ruo replied, “I’ll be ho in thirty minutes. If I don’t see you, don’t bla .”
Before Du Li could respond, she hung up the phone.
Du Li imdiately sensed trouble. He quickly released Lin Qianqian, saying, “Qianqian, my sister is calling for . I need to head back now.”
Lin Qianqian felt slightly displeased.
She always harbored animosity toward Du Li’s sister.
Especially within the Du Family, Du Ruo’s authority ranked second only to Du Zhenxiong.
Du Ruo consistently looked down on Lin Qianqian. Though Du Li had long wished to formally introduce Lin Qianqian to his family, Du Ruo avoided her at every opportunity.
However, Du Li was quite afraid of Du Ruo.
Because of this, Lin Qianqian dared not speak ill of Du Ruo in front of Du Li.
Lin Qianqian said, “Since your sister’s looking for you, you’d better hurry back!”
Du Li: “Alright.”
Lin Qianqian: “Send her my regards.”
Du Li: “Okay.”
He kissed her and got into the car, starting the engine.
…
Thirty minutes.
Du Li sped all the way ho, running several red lights.
When his car finally stopped at the entrance of the Du Mansion, the first thing he saw was Du Ruo’s black Bentley.
Du Ruo had already arrived ho!
Du Li didn’t even bother locking his car as he rushed inside. “Sis!”
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