<strong>Chapter 1172: Chapter 1165: Truth and Lies</strong>


    “Uncle, can I notpete for the position of Head of the Lu Family?”


    Lu Tianxing looked at Lu Hongda and said with a smile, “My father was originally the heir to the Head of the Lu Family. As his son, I think it should be perfectly eptable for me topete for the position of Family Head, shouldn’t it? Besides, Uncle, you know my current situation very well—I’ve offended a lot of people. What if they want to kill me one day? While the Lu Family is a big and well-established family, I just need to be the Head of the Lu Family. Do you think those people I’ve offended would dare to make a move against me?”


    Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Lu Hongda did not immediately respond but simply frowned, considering the truth of Lu Tianxing’s words. He indeed knew that Lu Tianxing had offended many people, whether openly in Beijing or secretly in the shadows, he had made a lot of enemies. Moreover, Lu Tianxing’s own force was far from adequate to protect him; otherwise, Lu Tianxing would not have encountered repeated assassination attempts.


    As long as Lu Tianxing bes the Head of the Lu Family, those who want to deal with him would have to consider whether they can withstand the wrath of the Lu Family. After all, if a Family Head gets assassinated, the family would certainly be set afire.


    After pondering for a moment, Lu Hongda curiously asked, “Tianxing, I’m very curious, since you want topete with Lu Haoyue, why did you put on an act with him back then?”


    Lu Tianxing smiled and said, “Uncle, it wasn’t really an act. I just don’t like being calcted against, that’s all. Since they want to plot against me, they will have to pay the price. Also, don’t you think entering the Lu Family in this way carries a stronger impact? When the other members of the Lu Family make their decisions, they will have to think carefully about whether it’s worth standing against me rather than siding with Lu Haoyue.”


    “I see.”


    Lu Hongda nodded thoughtfully and said, “Tianxing, you should think this through clearly. Within the Lu Family, now Lu Haoyue is the rightful heir to the Family Head position. He’s an exceptional talent in the Lu Family. Competing against him is not easy and might even provoke the old master’s wrath.”


    “What is there to fear? The old master likes me so much, he won’t mind. As for the others? What qualifications do the weak have to decide the fate of the strong?”


    Lu Tianxing shed a wild smile and disdainfully said, “Also, if I remember correctly, isn’t the Lu Family’s tradition for the exceptional talents to inherit the position of Family Head? If I am the exceptional talent of the Lu Family, the Family Head position should naturally be mine. If Lu Haoyue is dissatisfied, then we shallpete. Whoever has the stronger prowess will be the next heir of the Lu Family—I don’t mind letting him know what it means to be an exceptional talent.”


    With that, a defiant look appeared on Lu Tianxing’s face, as a fierce aura emerged from him.


    Bai Zhiqing, sitting next to Lu Tianxing, showed no change in her expression, quietly listening to the conversation between Lu Tianxing and Lu Hongda. When she heard Lu Tianxing say he wouldpete with Lu Haoyue for the Family Head position, a bitter smile crossed her eyes. Perhaps Lu Tianxing wouldpete with Lu Haoyue for the position, but certainly not as he imed—a fight to the death.


    True or false, who can tell for sure?


    However, Bai Zhiqing was well aware that if Lu Hongda wanted to scheme against Lu Tianxing, in the end, he would only fall into his own trap.


    Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words and seeing the fierce aura flickering around Lu Tianxing, Lu Hongda paused briefly before smiling slightly. As long as Lu Tianxing was not siding with Lu Haoyue, it was good news for him. If Lu Tianxing and Lu Haoyue fought to the death, then he would have an opportunity.


    Lu Tianxing took in all of Lu Hongda’s expressions, a sarcastic smile flickered in the depths of his eyes, but he showed no sign of it on his face. He said calmly, “Uncle, let’s not talk about these matters. I need to apologize to you for what happened two days ago. I didn’t understand your intentions and offended you. I ask for your understanding, don’t hold it against this youngster.”


    “Haha, Tianxing, what are you saying, we’re family. When some things are past, let them pass. Why hold a grudge? Don’t you think? I know my tone wasn’t pleasant at the time, it’s only natural you were upset. Don’t pay it any mind.”


    Lu Hongdaughed heartily, apparently really not taking the incident where Lu Tianxing pped him to heart.


    “Uncle is generous, and I, as your nephew, can’t do much else. How about we keep drinking until we’re undefeatedter?”


    Lu Tianxingughed along.


    The two kept exchanging words, truly appearing like rtives meeting each other, their faces adorned with smiles,pletelycking the tension of confrontation, more like casual family chat.


    Bai Zhiqing, sitting next to Lu Tianxing, listened quietly to the exchange between Lu Tianxing and Lu Hongda without speaking, but sneered inwardly. She was once the chairman of Bai’s Group, and her specialty was finding loopholes in others’ speech and then locating their weaknesses.


    Although Lu Hongda kept chatting with Lu Tianxing amicably, seemingpletely devoid of any hostility, Bai Zhiqing could still sense that Lu Hongda’s heart might not be as straightforward as his words, hiding a smile behind a facade.


    While Lu Tianxing and Lu Hongda were speaking andughing, the hotel staff began bringing in the dishes one by one, cing a bottle of aged Moutai on the table.


    “Uncle, the dishes have arrived, why don’t we eat while we talk,” Lu Tianxing suggested with a smile.


    Lu Hongda nodded, “Sure, but you did say before, drink till we’re undefeated. Come, let’s have a drink first. Sister-inw, you don’t mind Tianxing drinking with me, do you?”


    Thest sentence was directed at Bai Zhiqing.


    “Of course not, Uncle, you and Tianxing can drink together, don’t worry about me,” Bai Zhiqing replied with a light smile.


    “Alright then,e, Tianxing, let’s have a toast.”


    Lu Hongda burst intoughter, and even as he opened the nearby Moutai bottle, he poured himself a ss and then poured one for Lu Tianxing.


    “Cheers!”


    Without hesitation, Lu Tianxing raised his ss for a clink, and both of them drank it down in one go.


    Several ssester, the atmosphere became increasingly enthusiastic. Lu Hongda kept urging Lu Tianxing to drink, one ss after another. As each ss went down, Lu Tianxing’s face grew increasingly flushed, and a strong scent of alcohol began emanating from him.


    “Uncle, I… can’t drink anymore. If I continue, I’ll bepletely drunk,” Lu Tianxing said, his face red, his words slightly unclear—a potent smell of alcohol emanating from his mouth, revealing he seemed already intoxicated.