Be Careful, Scum Dad! Mommy Is Back!
Chapter 369: Mysterious Cruise Ship

Chapter 369: Chapter 369: Mysterious Cruise Ship

The man with the sharp chin and sunken cheeks flashed a sharp gleam in his eyes upon hearing her answer.

He placed an envelope containing the boat ticket and invitation in front of Lu Xining, along with an ordinary-looking ring.

"We of the Chu Family’s old guard don’t mean to disrespect you, the young master. There is a button embedded inside; at the life-or-death moment on the cruise ship, if you press this button, someone will take you off the ship but..."

His voice paused for a moment, then he continued, "But once you press this button, it means that your generation will have completely lost the chance to inherit all the wealth and power of the Chu family."

"Just like your mother..."

Hearing her mother’s name, Lu Xining looked up at him, "What do you mean?"

"Your mother also participated in the test arranged by Elder Chu, but she didn’t pass, so she couldn’t take these things away. Otherwise, do you think with Elder Chu’s abilities, he couldn’t have protected you and your mother?"

Chu Zhan left behind many treasures, but the dangers that closely followed these rare and exotic treasures should not be overlooked either.

If his daughter, granddaughters/grandchildren, great-granddaughters/great-grandchildren lack the ability to protect these items, it’s better not to possess them at all; at least they could preserve their lives and grow old.

The man stated that if this generation, including Lu Xining, fails, they would once again disappear into the shadows to continue safeguarding these treasures, until the generation of Ji Chao, Ji Ze, and Lu Nuonuo grows up, and then reappear before them to await their test.

Lu Xining’s curiosity was increasingly magnified.

She began to wonder what exactly her grandfather had left behind that required such a stringent test to qualify for inheriting it.

Seeing the confusion in her eyes, the man did not explain the value of these items.

The sheer soft power and hard power capable of overthrowing a country—how many could resist such temptations?

"Young master, we wait for the day you truly become our master."

He hoped that day would come sooner rather than later.

Because they had already waited for too long.

Lu Xining found that Cheng Cang became very obedient in front of this sharp-chinned, sunken-cheeked man.

And while he spoke his last words, there was a transcendental composure on his face that involuntarily immersed her in the scenes he depicted, as if by magic.

After the man left, Cheng Cang did not depart. He took the initiative to say, "The day after tomorrow, I will board the ship with you."

"Rest assured, even if it costs me my life, I will ensure you face no problems. So please, you must trust me."

Lu Xining bowed her head in contemplation, not quite catching Cheng Cang’s words that followed, only noting the sinister pattern on the envelope, feeling a pressing sense of an impending storm, and she needed to arrange safety measures for several children beforehand.

The Royal Cruise dinner will depart from North City Pier, heading toward the open sea.

A journey of half a month.

Only the victor of that year will be declared upon return.

On the way back, Lu Xining closed her eyes to rest, echoing in her ears were the words the man had spoken.

The events experienced in Port City made her deeply understand the importance of power.

Though she despised Shang Qing, he wasn’t wrong about one thing: power breeds contempt, and contempt stokes fear. Only by making people fear oneself can one better protect the loved ones they wish to shield.

Even someone of Ji Muye’s status needs to personally get involved to seize power.

If she wants to protect her children and close friends, she must firmly grasp the power in her hands, reclaiming the wealth left by the Chu Family would allow her to shortcut many challenges.

Because her grandfather had already laid out a respected, yet thorny path to the top.

In the past, she desired a peaceful life, wishing for all of the Beicheng Family to forever stay away from her and her mother’s life.

Later, she wanted to live a happy and fulfilling life with her three children, relying on her own abilities, ensuring a safe growth path for them as much as possible.

Now, she wants to stand on high ground!

Letting her children live freely under the sun, making everyone who sees them step aside and dare not touch them.

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As soon as Lu Xining returned home, she was met with a full embrace from Lu Nuonuo.

Little Dumpling was covered in a strong scent of popcorn, along with a sweet, candied smell.

She lifted her daughter up and sniffed her, pretending to be serious, "Lu Nuonuo, did you eat something sweet again?"

"No, not at all!" Little Dumpling answered quickly and adorably.

Ji Chao and Ji Ze were right behind Lu Nuonuo.

She put down her daughter, hugged her two sons, and after giving them equal affection, led them back into the house by hand.

Who would have thought that Fu Junhang, who calls the shots in Country C, is actually a tough guy who loves to explore different cuisines?

The contrast is very strong!

Whenever he is by Lu Xining’s side, he always comes up with ways to prepare all sorts of delicious food for them; seeing a little more flesh on Lu Nuonuo’s face brings a deep sense of satisfaction to Fu Junhang.

With the addition of Ji Chao and Ji Ze, there’s even less limitation to his culinary creativity.

Even though Jing Zheng once teased him for being a stay-at-home dad, Fu Junhang wasn’t annoyed at all. He just glanced at him indifferently, then had his men beat him up quietly in the dead of night.

They always only targeted Jing Zheng’s face, which he was proud of, and nowhere else.

This caused Jing Zheng to be furious during that period, claiming that Fu Junhang was jealous of his good looks, that’s why he targeted his face harshly.

He even urged Little Dumpling not to get close to Uncle Fu, only to stay close to his uncle.

At that time, Lu Nuonuo, who was just a few months old Little Dumpling, didn’t understand what uncle and great uncle meant, let alone choosing to favor one over the other.

Thinking of those helpless yet warm scenes from the past, Lu Xining couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Ji Chao and Ji Ze both looked up at her, curiously asking, "Mom, what are you laughing at?"

Lu Nuonuo went to the kitchen on her own, brought out her own disinfected utensils, and hummed a song as she walked.

She came out just in time to hear her brothers’ words and also looked at Lu Xining curiously, excitedly saying, "Mom, Nuonuo wants to be happy too."

Lu Xining smiled and said, "Just thinking about some things from Nuonuo’s childhood."

Ji Chao’s eyes lit up, "Little sister’s childhood stories? Mom, I want to know!"

Ji Ze chimed in, "Mom, I want to hear too."

As the main character, Little Dumpling tilted her head, searching her brief memories for any happy events, feeling that what mom was about to share might be her embarrassing moments.

Lu Nuonuo: "Brother, let’s eat, we won’t listen anymore."

She couldn’t embarrass herself in front of her brothers.

Fu Junhang had already brought out other utensils, joking, "Eat first, we can chat while eating."

Looking at the table full of delicious dishes, Lu Xining called her three children to wash their hands, "Nuonuo, go wash your hands with your brothers, get ready for dinner."

But just as the children hand in hand were going to wash their hands, someone rushed into the villa’s door covered in blood.

Both Lu Xining and Fu Junhang’s faces changed instantly!