As for money, Lu Ze Lei has never lacked it in recent years.
But even if he had money, what good would it do? In the eyes of people in high society, he was merely a pretty face, a puppet of capital, a tool for making money.
To put it bluntly, the day his value dropped or a newcomer emerged, capital would unhesitatingly abandon him.
His fate, his future, had always been in other people's hands.
How many more years could he remain young? How much longer could this face win over his female fans?
Lu Ze Lei's sense of insecurity kept him awake at night.
He had to change his destiny.
Nangong Shanshan was unaware of Lu Ze Lei's intentions, but she generously handed him a card.
"Although your public status is high, most of your acting fees and endorsement deals are taken by your behind-the-scenes bosses."
"This is five million, take it. Don't be polite with me."
To earn five million in less than ten hours, after a few rounds of intimacy, Nangong Shanshan was indeed lavish.
Lu Ze Lei worked hard for a year in the entertainment industry, and his company only gave him an annual salary of ten million.
Lu Ze Lei looked at the easily attainable fortune, but felt no joy.
On the contrary, he felt deeply insulted, an insult from his social class!
Lu Ze Lei gently pushed Nangong Shanshan's card away.
"What do you take me for, a high-class gigolo?"
Nangong Shanshan frowned. "Aren't you?"
Nangong Shanshan's words were like a sharp sword, piercing Lu Ze Lei's heart, causing him unbearable pain.
"Alright, next time you need anything, remember to call me. I'm happy to serve you for free."
"After all, you are so attractive to me. I'm willing to go through fire and water for you, no matter the cost."
Lu Ze Lei's sweet talk came effortlessly.
Nangong Shanshan gave him a cold glance. "Do you say this to everyone?"
"I've only ever said this to you, a woman. You are unique, after all, you are no ordinary woman."
No woman dislikes hearing compliments, especially from a man with tens of thousands of female fans.
Lu Ze Lei's words greatly satisfied Nangong Shanshan's vanity.
After tidying herself up, she walked out of the hotel. The sunlight was bright outside, and spring was in full bloom.
If Ye Feng Xing didn't take her seriously, there were plenty of others who liked her.
As for their wedding, Nangong Shanshan no longer felt the anticipation she once had.
She tiptoed into the house, instinctively lowering her head.
"Where did you go! Why weren't you home last night?"
Nangong Shanshan was startled by Nangong Bo's sudden interrogation.
Where she had been was not something she could tell him.
Thinking of her outrageous night, Nangong Shanshan felt guilty, and her voice lacked its usual confidence.
However, she quickly regained her composure.
"I went to my best friend's place. What's wrong, Dad?"
At this moment, Nangong Bo's gaze towards Nangong Shanshan was filled with disappointment.
"Since when did you learn to lie?"
"I had the housekeeper ask all your friends. You weren't at any of their places. You stayed out all night, what kind of behavior is that?"
"You're madly in love with Ye Feng Xing, and the wedding is already on the horizon. If you dare to cause any trouble at this critical juncture, I won't let you off!"
Mentioning Ye Feng Xing, Nangong Shanshan's heart sank.
"Dad, with the way Ye Feng Xing treats me, do you think I'll be happy after marrying him?"
Nangong Bo said sternly, "Compared to fleeting emotions, profit is the most tangible thing. You, my dear, think too highly of life."
"Dad, I understand."
Since she couldn't get love, she would focus on profit.
Just then, over a dozen uniformed prosecutors entered the Nangong residence openly and quickly approached Nangong Bo.
The leading prosecutor produced an arrest warrant.
"I am from the Shanghai High People's Procuratorate. We have gathered some evidence against you. Please come with us to accept the investigation."
A cold pair of handcuffs were placed on Nangong Bo's wrists. Nangong Bo's expression changed, and he said seriously, "You're arresting me, what about Prosecutor Zhang?"
"He has been suspended and is under investigation."
"What?" Nangong Bo's face turned pale. "When did this happen? How come I didn't know?"
"An hour ago."
"Ah!"
Nangong Bo was shocked.
Everything seemed to have been premeditated, an intentional targeting of him.
"Take him away!"
With an order, Nangong Bo was led away.
"Dad, what's going on? Why are you arresting my father?"
Nangong Shanshan chased after them, but could only watch helplessly as Nangong Bo was taken away.
"Miss, please think of a solution!"
Nangong Shanshan was bewildered, completely unaware of what was happening.
"Butler, what exactly is going on?"
"Miss, Doctor Ji is missing, and now the master has been taken away. I fear... things are not looking good."
"You're saying Doctor Ji is missing, why didn't you tell me sooner!"
At this moment, Nangong Shanshan's face turned pale.
"Miss, you haven't been home for the past two days, so I didn't have the chance to tell you."
Nangong Shanshan closed her eyes tightly, trying to calm herself.
Do not panic.
The more critical the situation, the more she needed to remain calm.
Nangong Shanshan pondered for a moment.
"Go and arrange a legal team for Dad. I'll try to pull some strings. We absolutely cannot let Dad get into trouble."
A day later, Nangong Shanshan learned that Doctor Ji had been sent to the procuratorate by people from Xianfu Group. The first person she thought of was Tang Xiao Min.
It was a shame that Zhang Mei Yu had survived the incident at the mall, and Tang Xiao Min had only sustained minor injuries.
Now that Tang Xiao Min was behind this, had she discovered something?
The more she thought about it, the more scared Nangong Shanshan became.
For years, Doctor Ji's actions had gone undetected, even when they failed.
Was Tang Xiao Min really that capable?
What should she do?
Nangong Shanshan comforted herself, she was about to marry Ye Feng Xing, and Ye Feng Xing definitely wouldn't abandon her.
So, Nangong Shanshan went to Ye Feng Xing for help.
Ye Family Residence.
"Miss Nangong, Mr. Ye is not here. Please come back another day."
"But I have something important to tell him."
"Mr. Ye is not here, please call him."
Nangong Shanshan returned disappointed once again.
In the study, Secretary Qiu reported.
"Mr. Ye, Nangong Bo has been arrested. The news says that Tang Xiao Min handed over the Nangong family's Doctor Ji to the procuratorate."
Ye Feng Xing found this matter very unbelievable.
"Her influence doesn't reach that far, does it? To the point where she can control the procuratorate."
"Her influence might not reach that far, but several people in Shanghai, who originally had no dealings with each other, have suddenly united to target Nangong Bo. The incident was sudden, and with pressure from multiple forces, Nangong Bo is in serious trouble this time."
"If things go badly, he might even lose his life."
"Mr. Ye, what should we do?"