Prodigal System in the Flourishing City

From the moment everyone knew that Lu Xiaobu was from the Lu Family, he instantly became the protagonist in the entire hall.
Everyone was trying to establish connections.
It was well known that Jueying was like a barrel of gold sitting right there.
If you don’t dig, others will!
Even if one couldn’t secure the agency rights for Jueying, having good relations with the Lu Family was a no-loss deal.
After all, the Lu Family was the richest family in Shimen.
Which leading family in its region wasn’t exceptional?
Even including the Zhou Family, they wouldn’t dare to completely ignore the authority of the Lu Family.
After all, although the Zhou Family was not a top-tier family, there was no doubt they were powerful in Imperial, but in Shimen, it might just be split evenly!
At this moment,
"Hey, who is this? Stealing my limelight."
At this time, a group of people walked in, with one leading the crowd, half-jokingly and half-seriously said.
One could see this person, with a handsome appearance, a tall figure, moving with the power and grace of a dragon, clearly a person accustomed to giving orders from a higher position.
The people around him immediately began to congratulate him.
"The guest of honor has arrived! Congratulations, congratulations!"
"Congratulations, Mr. Wei, on winning the beauty today!"
"You make us envious!"
"..."
"Hahaha, congratulations to you too."
Wei Yiqing, hearing the congratulations from those around him, immediately adopted an owner’s attitude and laughed heartily.
That’s right, he was supposed to be the protagonist today; how could someone else steal his thunder?
"Are you the one engaged to Zhou Jingyuan?"
Lu Xiaobu turned around, looking towards this Wei Yiqing.
It seems that in order to solve the problem, whatever the reason, this guy was one of the keys.
"What? From your look, it seems you’re unhappy!"
Wei Yiqing looked at Lu Xiaobu, his face wearing the arrogant smile of a victor: "I guess you must be one of Zhou Jingyuan’s pursuers! I won’t bother about the past, but from today onwards, I hope you stay away from my woman."
"Your woman? Not necessarily!"
A clear and beautiful voice suddenly came.
"Who’s talking nonsense..."
Wei Yiqing instantly became furious, but when he looked at the speaker, he immediately softened, "Well, Jingya sister, what do you mean by this?"
The speaker was none other than Zhou Jingya whom they had just seen at the door!
She had changed into casual clothes, no longer having that professional air, yet still carrying an imperious aura.
"What do I mean? There’s no special meaning, since my Zhou Family is looking for a marriage alliance, then why not seek a better one?" Zhou Jingya spoke in a business-like tone, as if handling official matters.
"I don’t quite understand."
Wei Yiqing showed an embarrassed smile.
His face was losing dignity.
Those words were problematic!
"There’s nothing hard to understand. If we can draw in Lu Xiaobu, ranked first on the Newcomer Rich List, and gain the support of the Lu Family in Shimen by connecting through an illegitimate younger sister, this deal is much more profitable than an alliance with your Wei Family." Zhou Jingya turned her head to Lu Xiaobu: "I’m not wrong, am I, Lu Xiaobu."
Her tone was extremely cold, so cold that it made people shiver.
In her tone, Zhou Jingyuan, a living person, was evidently a piece of merchandise used for trading.
Her attitude was completely like that of someone who would give the merchandise to whoever offered the highest price.
This caused Lu Xiaobu’s expression to suddenly darken.
Previously he thought this royal sister was quite pleasing to the eye, but now, she seemed simply disgusting!
Meanwhile, the surrounding guests were exclaiming in shock.
"Lu Xiaobu? Could this be that infamous Lu Xiaobu..."
"Don’t talk nonsense! What ’infamous’? This is Lu Xiaobu, ranked first on the Newcomer Rich List, also known as Young Master Lu."
"Right, right, Young Master Lu, Young Master Lu!"
"Young Master Lu, never thought that you’d grace us with your presence!"
"It seems like today Wei Yiqing is going to be embarrassed. The Zhou Family will surely choose Young Master Lu who tops the Newcomer Rich List!"
"Just now they said Wei Yiqing would be bringing home a beauty, now it looks like it’s time to congratulate Young Master Lu."
"..."
These harsh words pierced through Wei Yiqing’s ears, turning his face alternately green and white!
"Zhou Family, don’t push people too far. This engagement was set a long time ago; what do you mean by going back on your word now? Do you think the Wei Family is easy to bully?"
Under a burst of anger, Wei Yiqing stopped using his polite tone from just moments ago and escalated things to the level of family.
"The Wei Family really isn’t up to par. We only agreed to this alliance thinking we might make a bit of profit. Now that there’s a better option, why should we still choose you?"
Zhou Jingya’s tone was as indifferent as ever.
"And your Zhou Family, aren’t you afraid of losing face by going back on your word at the last minute?"
Wei Yiqing was so angry he was lost for words!
He came today expecting to become a son-in-law, but before it could even happen, he was openly cuckolded!
Who could tolerate this?
How could he tolerate it?
"Losing face? Not at all! It’s just a bastard child." Zhou Jingya scoffed, "Alright, I’m done listening to you."
Then she looked at Lu Xiaobu: "Lu Xiaobu, what do you say? Don’t worry, the Zhou Family doesn’t bully people as long as our business is negotiated well. Whether you see her as a lover or a venting tool, we won’t interfere and won’t force you to marry her formally."
"Have you no humanity? Zhou Jingyuan is a person, not merchandise!"
Liang Lan, listening to this, felt her chest swell with anger, although she and Zhou Jingyuan were not very close, even having a rival-like relationship.
However, even she couldn’t bear to see a perfectly fine girl being treated like merchandise, being traded around.
And this woman, as Zhou Jingyuan’s sister, could be so heartless, or perhaps heartless isn’t enough to describe her!
Is she even human?!
"Tian Jilan, right? I’ve heard all about you."
Zhou Jingya looked at Liang Lan and smiled coldly: "However, I am speaking to your master, so you’d better shut up."
Her eyes piercingly stared at Lu Xiaobu: "Lu Xiaobu, I need your answer."
"Answer? If you insist, here’s your answer!" Lu Xiaobu stared back fearlessly: "Today, I will take Zhou Jingyuan with me, but not through any transaction. My person, I will take her away, understand?!"
"Pfft!"
Zhou Jingya suddenly laughed, so cheerily, so brilliantly, so disgustingly!
"People say Lu Xiaobu is a good-for-nothing wastrel; I never believed it, after all, in those big deals of the Lu Family, your shadow Lu Xiaobu was always behind."
"But seeing you today, it seems I thought too much."
"You actually want to take my bastard sister away from my Zhou Family? Are you out of your mind? This is the Zhou Family; this is the Imperial, truly a brainless fool."
"Since you disagree, then Wei Yiqing, she’s still yours, the deal proceeds!"
Zhou Jingya’s tone was light, yet her words were harsh.
As if that high and mighty queen, who commands everything, was announcing her verdict.
Lu Xiaobu was amused, amused with anger.
What a strange and incredible world!
He, who possesses all the knowledge and system of Earth, to be outdone by a mere woman!
It’s hard to say whether to call her a frog in a well or someone who can’t recognize Mount Tai!
Zhou Jingyuan, I promised I wouldn’t slap your family’s face, but obviously, they are asking for it!
Not take you?
Today, I will take you away, let’s see who dares to fart!