Snowstorm: I’m Super Rich in the Apocalypse
Chapter 272: Change Tactics

Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Change Tactics

At that moment, there was a sound from outside the door, and the two dared not speak anymore.

Soon Lun Wanli entered, "Lianlian, don’t trouble your mother anymore about Kejin’s affair."

Lu Lianlian did not say whether it was okay or not but instead said to Lun Wanli, "Dad, I just came to see you and Mom."

Lun Wanli nodded, "That’s good."

Lu Lianlian checked the time, "Dad, if there’s nothing else, I’ll head back now. There are quite a few matters at home that I can’t neglect."

She had always believed that her father was the one who listened to her mother the most, and it had always been this way over the years. Therefore, she believed it was best to leave this matter to her mother.

Lun Wanli nodded, "If there’s anything lacking at home, let me know."

Lu Lianlian agreed and left, knowing also that Huang Suzhen was right, there was no turning back on this matter; she was just feeling resentful.

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were in the yard downstairs, and when they saw Lu Lianlian come out, they politely greeted her.

Watching Lu Lianlian leave, Gu Pan suddenly had an idea and pulled Lu Ruisheng aside to a secluded spot by the wall, whispering, "There’s no hope for rescuing Chen Kejin’s situation. Lianlian will still have to rely on the old man. If we bluff Lianlian, telling her that we have found out about that matter, and if she was coerced, she could confess first to the old man, thus not getting implicated. After all, she is his biological daughter and can still rely on the Lu Family. What do you think, which side will Lianlian choose?"

Lu Ruisheng smiled and patted Gu Pan on the head, "Clever, let’s give it a try."

Because that matter was definitely not something Lu Lianlian did alone. It was done flawlessly, and there was no way a twelve-year-old could plan this on her own—the surveillance at home was broken, there were no pedestrians at the door, and even the surrounding alleys were empty. How could a child have controlled that?

To put it another way, even if she did it, bluffing might still yield some clues.

With that, the two hurried after Lu Lianlian.

Lu Lianlian, seeing them catch up, was surprised, "Do you need something?"

Lu Ruisheng nodded, "Let’s find a place and talk for a bit."

Lu Lianlian hesitated for a moment, then nodded and led them to a nearby area in front of a bulletin board.

Gu Pan spoke first, "We’ve already found the clues about the time Ruisheng was abandoned. If you still want to maintain your position in the old man’s heart, it’s best to exempt yourself. What do you think?"

When Lu Lianlian heard this, her eyes widened in shock, "You’ve already..." She stopped abruptly and quickly asked, "What do you mean?"

Having studied some psychology, Lu Ruisheng had bluffed without any warning, and Lu Lianlian’s reaction, without any preparation, proved she was knowing.

So, Lu Ruisheng said, "We are not people who beat around the bush. Now the old lady has her own grandchildren by her side, how much genuine consideration can there be for you? Is it not worth just telling the truth and winning the old man’s undivided attention?"

Gu Pan added, "We’ve already unraveled most of the mystery, and we’re telling you first because we think that you were just a child then. Even if you really were involved, it would have been under someone else’s direction, so we are still willing to offer you a chance."

Whether or not to give a chance was a matter for later; even using Lu Ruiming as a threat, Huang Suzhen might not confess, so starting with Lu Lianlian was also a good approach.

Lu Lianlian wavered. Today, she had tried to trade that incident with Huang Suzhen, but Huang was reluctant, indicating that her grandson now occupied her heart, and Lianlian’s position had diminished.

And if that incident had indeed been investigated, it would eventually come to light. If Lu Wanli found out about her past deeds through other means, even if she was forced back then, having kept silent for so many years, he too would harbor suspicions. If she confessed in advance, no matter what, he would likely be more lenient.

If her husband hadn’t gotten into trouble, she wouldn’t have hesitated, as losing the old man’s protection wouldn’t have put them at too much of a disadvantage. But now it was different. Without the old man’s protection, her family, the Chen Family, might be finished, unable to even stay at the headquarters.

Seeing Lu Lianlian silent, Lu Ruisheng pressed the issue, "Are you really sure that the old lady, when confronted, won’t put all the blame on you? Are you confident you can make the old man believe you?"

His words indeed shattered Lianlian’s last line of defense. At a time when she needed to choose between her mother and her own interests, even she was wavering. Would her mother waver too and push her out when it mattered?

She knew her mother favored her brother, Lu Ruiming, most, so she dared not bet on it.

She said, "Let me think about it."

Her response confirmed she was either complicit or informed about the incident.

Gu Pan said, "You better hurry because you know the nature of Second Uncle and the grudge between him and your mom. Do you think he’ll give you time once he gets the evidence?"

This made Lianlian feel increasingly tense, for indeed, if Lu Jianshe had the proof, he would confront Huang Suzhen immediately, making her position very weak.

But her spirit hadn’t completely crumbled yet because she also realized that this could just be another deception from the other side.

Yet she knew one thing, Lu Jianshe had never stopped seeking the truth, so the matter would come out sooner or later. If she confessed first, she could at least secure her own safety.

She sighed deeply, "Don’t pressure me."

Lu Ruisheng produced an envelope, "Here are the ’evidence,’ let’s see who moves faster."

After that, he and Gu Pan left. After all, the envelope contained only contribution points, with no real evidence.

Gu Pan also knew he had none; after bluffing her, it was time to leave.

Watching their retreating figures, Lianlian leaned against the notice board, unsure of what to do next. She couldn’t discuss this matter with her in-laws; what would they think of her if they found out what she had done at twelve years old?

Thinking of this, she grew very angry. Why would her mother do this to her so young? What right did Huang Suzhen have to make her do something illegal? Could a mother willingly harm her daughter like this? Could she put her own Zhuzhu through this?

The more she thought, the clearer her mind became. It was all because of Huang Suzhen, who had sacrificed her for Lu Jiancheng’s sake. Otherwise, why didn’t Huang make her son do it?

The more she thought, the more trapped her thoughts became, intensifying her hatred towards Huang Suzhen.

Finally, she decided to confess to Lu Wanli, because prolonging it would devalue the truth once the investigation on the other side unearthed everything.

She resolved and headed straight back to find Lu Wanli.

Gu Pan and Lu Ruisheng were unaware of all this; they thought their bluff was just to expedite matters. They hadn’t realized that there were already so many underlying problems, already beyond endurance. It was like falling dominos—once one fell, the rest were unstable.

They didn’t know that from the moment they started purchasing escape pods, they had pushed Lu Lianlian and Huang Suzhen onto a path of no return.