The 3 B's- Beauty, Brains and Bravery

Chapter 458: The Xi Family's Worth

Lu Wei hailed from one of the most honorary families in Country X, and for him to use such demeaning words was as rare as hen's teeth. He was the kind of person to destroy his enemies silently, with one deadly strike. He preferred to act from darkness, rather than dirtying his hands openly. But this time was different. 

And that was what was bothering Xi Fang the most. He didn't know the Six tigers the way his brother did, but he could sense the change in Lu Wei's usual manner of conduct. The reason behind this difference, though, he was yet to know. 

Lu Wei sat down beside his wife on the black leather couch as he calmly pulled his phone out, dialing a number he'd had imprinted in his mind, clearly. "You still at work, Xi?", he asked into the phone about ten seconds later. 

"Yep.", Zhi Xi replied, his tone zoned out. 

"Ok. Tell me something.", the man nodded faintly, unbuttoning his suit, "What is Luo Empire's current worth?"

"Umm...", the man raised his brows, listening to the man attentively now, "About 250 million USD, overall. Why?"

"Buy it. Now.", Lu Wei smiled, his gaze fixed at the pale-faced Luo Youyou, "If you're up for it, of course."

"Are you kidding me? A forced buyout?", Zhi Xi laughed, his voice thrilled, "I love this part the most! I'll do it. Just wait for my call."

Lu Wei waited for the line to disconnect before he tucked his phone back into his pocket. He then glanced at Xi Fang plainly. "Any comments?", he questioned the young man after some time. 

The man did not know how to reply. What Lu Wei was planning to do was wiping away the possibility of subsistence of the Luo family from the face of the business world. A forced buyout, was but a dead end, for the mightiest of the companies. Quick and effective. Luring the major shareholders of a company to sell their shares into much higher prices in comparison to their actual values, was nothing but a path to straight-up destruction. Even with the Xi family's backing, the shareholders would want to leave Luo Chen with such an opening, for the company challenging the Xi Corps's authority would be Zhi Corporations; an organization equally powerful and dynamic. 

Without another thought, Xi Fang shook his head, placing his phone upon the table in the middle of the living room, turning on its silent mode, "This is about Sister-in-law, Sir.", he said, "I have no objections.

"I am in power right now, so the employees would try to reach me out of desperation. However, I won't be picking up their calls. So here you go. The ball's in your court now." 

Lu Wei stared at the man's phone before lifting his head up and smiling at him appreciatively, "No wonder both Yuan and Xinghe are so fond of you. You're smart, Fang."

"I'll order some coffee for you.", the man smiled back modestly, "What would you like, Ma'am?", he turned to look at Ningtao next.

"Almond milk.", Ningtao answered, "Will that be fine?"

"Absolutely.", Xi Fang shrugged as he approached the old family butler standing across the other end of the room. 

Lu Wei and Ningtao waited to receive their drinks before they finally revealed the real reason they'd visited the Xi Family's Mansion at such odd hours. "We did not mean to awake anyone here.", Ningtao was the one to brief them this time, "It was Zixuan who'd tipped us about some paparazzi trying to bug Xi family members in order to get information concerning Yuan and Xinghe's unexpected absence.

"We thought it'd be fine to forewarn the butler or the security staff here about it since we were already passing by this place. But Mrs. Xi's voice was too high to not notice.", the woman smiled, bringing the cup of milk to her lips. 

"P-please don't h...hurt my brother, Mr. Lu.", Luo Youyou pressed her hand against one another, teardrops rolling down her eyes, "I beg you."

"Why don't you use your authority now?", Lu Wei chuckled, his tone like that of the mirthless devil himself, "Why not pull out the 'Xi family' card, hmm? You were quite audacious earlier, weren't you? What is it now then?"

"Must you take so harsh measures, Wei?", Li Junhah sighed, "Xinghe wouldn't have taken Youyou's words to heart, you know?"

"You're right.", Ningtao responded on behalf of her husband, smiling at the woman meaningfully, "She wouldn't have. She never does. But does that mean that her brothers should just stop protecting her and looking out for her?"

"She did not mean it like that, Daughter.", Xi Chongkun tried to explain quickly, his expression a little cautious. 

"I know, Uncle.", Lu Wei laughed, "But Tao is right. Xinghe and Xiao are the ones who complete our family. We are their brothers. Protecting their honor and their reputation is what we are supposed to do. Specifically, in a family as complicated as the Xis."

Listening to the man's trenchant and brusque words, the Xi twins and the family's elders realized what was happening. The girl's brother wasn't here to simply destruct the Luo family's absolute existence tonight. His agenda wasn't limited to just that, but to something much more critical. Luos were but merely an excuse for him to spread a stronger message; loud and clear. But what exactly, they would soon know.

"Of course you'd aim at two birds with one stone, Son. What else can be expected from Lu Hogguang's flesh and blood?", Xi Chongkun smirked, grabbing a seat opposite Lu Wei, "Whatever it is that you want to say, say it. No need to be formal with us."

Lu Wei smiled at the man, placing his empty coffee cup over the apothecary table in front of him. "Since I am at the liberty to voice my opinions, I would like to discuss the way Xi family would go on to treat my sister once she gets married to Yuan. 

"Honestly speaking, the way your brother's wife just spoke of my little angel, I am not sure if the Xi family is even worthy of general acquaintance with the Superfamily, let alone holding a wedding with our beloved sister."

"Ever since Xinghe got into a relationship with Yuan, we've been hearing ridiculous rumors about her. Questions like if she deserves to stay by his side, and whether she is after his wealth are the only kind we've come across. What I don't understand, though, is how come my Kiddo is coming out to be the villain through this whole fiasco. 

"Why did no one from the Xi family stand up for her then, other than Yuan? Why did she have to prove her eligibility in order to be one of you? And who gave your fu*ked up relatives and business associates the right to judge or look down upon the highest authority of this nation, really? I am here for answers tonight, and I won't be leaving without them.", the girl's eldest brother roared, akin to the ferocious tiger that he was.