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"In some people's mouths, he is also called Zero."
Liu Miaomiao's heart skipped a beat, and her gaze locked onto Ling.
The words "zero" and "zero" together made her instantly understand.
She instantly understood why Zero was able to sit there, and why her parents were so certain of her stance!
Liu's father did not stop.
"He has a younger brother who calls himself Lu Mingze, and is also one of the three supreme beings in this world."
"And that younger brother is currently Miss Ling's boss."
"Presumably, Lu Mingze has already issued orders not to interfere in anything Lu Mingfei does."
Ling's pupils contracted slightly as he looked at Liu's father with some disbelief.
Why did he know about these things?
"His judgment was correct, because, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Lu Mingfei and those around him—"
“Our Liu family, you, and even Lu Mingze… will all die.”
"Because this was a destiny that had already been set." Liu's father said weakly.
"If that's the case, why do you still support him?" Zero asked calmly.
Father Liu rested his hands on his thighs, leaned forward, and rested his chin on the back of his clasped hands, deep in thought:
"As a businessman, I naturally won't fight a battle I can't win."
"The reason I chose to support him is simple: he has a 'heaven' behind him."
"For those beings, what nonsense about fate, time, and causality is nothing more than a toy to be manipulated at will."
"Alright, I've said too much. Let's leave this topic at that." Mr. Liu cut the subject short. "Ultimately, it's up to Lu Mingfei to decide what to do."
Just when the four thought the topic was over, a clear, cold voice, tinged with a hint of doubt, echoed through the living room.
"Oh? He actually has a Celestial Venerable behind him? How come I didn't know that?"
Suddenly, time and space froze, and a flawless girl with black hair and a white dress appeared abruptly on the mahogany tea table.
She walked barefoot in the air, without touching the mahogany tea table.
"tell me the story."
As soon as she finished speaking, the four regained consciousness, but their bodies remained fixed in place.
"Sister Xuanling, didn't you say you wouldn't interfere in worldly affairs?" A young male voice, tinged with helplessness, rang out.
Immediately afterwards, a young man in a white suit appeared out of nowhere in the living room.
The young man didn't stop after appearing; he casually raised his hand—
call!
A flawless crystal round table and an exquisite crystal chair appeared out of thin air and landed steadily opposite Mr. and Mrs. Liu.
He then turned around gracefully, and as if by magic, he held a bottle of chilled champagne that emitted a slight chill.
"Pop!" The cork popped open.
He smoothly poured the amber-colored wine into a stemmed glass on the crystal table.
Having done all this, he turned around and made an impeccable invitation to the perfect woman floating in the air: "Please."
The woman in the white dress, known as "Xuanling," remained expressionless.
With a slight movement, she gracefully settled into the crystal chair as if by teleportation.
She casually picked up the champagne glass, brought it to her lips, and took only a small sip.
His cold gaze swept over the four people in the room, and he said in a chilling tone, "Things outside the boundary are not subject to this restriction."
She paused, "I'm very curious about the 'Celestial Venerable' behind Lu Mingfei that they just mentioned. Who exactly is he?"
The young man looked slightly puzzled:
"Sister, are you referring to my brother? Didn't you already know that he has a Celestial Venerable behind him? Why ask again?"
Xuanling glanced at him and said, "I'm not talking about your brother, but the person behind your brother."
The young man looked up, glanced in the direction of Lu Mingfei's room, and then looked away.
"Sister Xuanling, you're overthinking it. They're definitely talking about the person behind my brother."
Xuanling put down her wine glass, glanced at the five people in the living room, and finally disappeared without saying anything.
The invisible force that had been binding the body also disappeared at the same time.
The living room was dead silent.
The three members of the Liu family were pale-faced, panting heavily, with cold sweat beading on their foreheads, still shaken.
The young man turned his gaze to Liu's father and said sharply, "Some things are better left unsaid; keep them to yourself."
His gaze shifted to Zero. "I know of your choice. Do your best to assist him."
After saying that, the young man's figure disappeared, along with the crystal table and chairs, wine glasses and bottles.
The three members of the Liu family looked at each other, but Ling's gaze was calm, yet carried a hint of determination.
Chapter 67 Commitment
Lu Mingfei looked at himself in the mirror and whispered:
"There's still a lot to do, Lu Mingfei, you have to keep going!" He encouraged himself.
After saying that, he took a deep breath, turned around and left the room. "It's time to give Uncle Liu and Aunt Liu an answer."
He slowly descended the carved mahogany spiral staircase.
The living room on the first floor is spacious and elegant, with a huge crystal chandelier casting a warm glow that reflects off the smooth, off-white marble floor and a set of dark brown high-end leather sofas.
At this moment, Mr. and Mrs. Liu sat side by side in the main seats of the sofa, their hands folded on their knees, their bodies slightly leaning forward, their expressions of tension mixed with anticipation clearly visible.
Liu Miaomiao sat on a single sofa next to her mother, her head lowered, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes. A thin blush spread from her ears to her neck, revealing her inner panic and unease.
Zero sat quietly on another single sofa a little further away, her back straight, her hands neatly placed on her knees, her expression calm and composed, her icy blue eyes slightly lowered, like a delicate doll detached from everything, and no one knew what she was thinking.
In the middle of the sofa is an exquisite and expensive mahogany tea table.
Lu Mingfei's footsteps echoed crisply on the marble steps.
The four people's eyes instantly shone on him like spotlights, focusing on his figure as he walked down step by step.
Lu Mingfei stepped down the last step and walked to the spacious sofa area.
The four people on the sofa all stood up at the same time.
Liu Miaomiao's face turned so red it was almost bleeding. She looked at Lu Mingfei with a complicated expression, her lips moved slightly, but in the end she said nothing.
None of the four mentioned Xuanling's appearance, tacitly choosing to forget about it.
Knowing this now will only increase Lu Mingfei's pressure.
Lu Mingfei's gaze swept steadily over everyone present, finally settling on the faces of Liu's parents. His voice was clear and calm:
"Uncle Liu, Aunt Liu, I've thought things through, but before that, there's something I must make clear to you, and also to tell Miaomiao and Ling."
He turned slightly to the side, looking sincerely at Liu Miaomiao, then glancing at Ling (who simply looked back at him calmly), and said frankly:
"I know I, Lu Mingfei, am not a good person. There are five girls who have caught my eye, including Miaomiao and my fiancée, Ling."
These words made Liu Miaomiao suddenly raise her head, a look of astonishment and indescribable emotion flashing in her eyes.
Lu Mingfei continued in a low but firm voice:
"But I can guarantee one thing: from now on, I, Lu Mingfei, will never again take the initiative to provoke other girls."
He paused, his gaze settling gently on Liu Miaomiao:
“I will accept Miaomiao and accept her place in my life—but all of this must be based on her own heartfelt consent.”
The tightly furrowed brows of Mr. and Mrs. Liu suddenly relaxed, their clenched hands loosened, and the suppressed tension on their faces quickly melted away, transforming into bright and gratified smiles.
They turned their heads almost simultaneously, their tender gazes falling on their daughter.
"Okay, okay!" Father Liu responded repeatedly, his voice light with relief. "Miaomiao, you can tell Mingfei the rest yourself!"
Liu Miaomiao took a deep breath, and it felt as if hundreds of little frogs had jumped wildly into her chest.
Under the encouraging gaze of her parents and the honest look in Lu Mingfei's eyes, she slowly walked up to Lu Mingfei.
She tilted her head slightly, her peach blossom eyes reflecting the warm light of the living room. Her eyelashes fluttered gently, like the wings of a butterfly, and she finally mustered the courage to meet Lu Mingfei's gaze.
Her voice was soft, tinged with a girlish shyness:
"I...I have no objection."
Lu Mingfei looked at her intently and nodded solemnly: "Yes!"
This simple word is both a response and a promise.
He already knew the answer in his heart:
If in the future, these girls he admires, after fully understanding all the dangers and responsibilities he bears...
If they still wish to stay on his ship, which is destined to be tossed about by storms, he will not refuse them and will do everything in his power to protect them.
But if any of them choose to leave, he will not force them in the slightest.
He wouldn't pretend to be confused, because that would be irresponsible.
Liu Miaomiao's response has been finalized.
Lu Mingfei's gaze, seemingly casual yet incredibly swift, swept across Ling's calm profile.
Zero remained quietly standing in front of the single sofa a little distance away, her icy blue eyes lowered, her delicate face expressionless, as if the dust and sounds around her had nothing to do with her.
Lu Mingfei's voice was clear:
"Zero, come with me for a moment, I have something to say to you privately."
After saying that, he didn't linger, turned around, and stepped back up the spiral staircase.