Lu Meirong was tempted by the offer. She is so done with her school courses and the senior year will be too hectic. She never liked studying but just to compete with Lijuan in grades and to be the school belle she had to study hard. This offer from Lee Jianguo and Hua Mulan was perfect for her but if she were to go overseas for studies, she may lose her control over Lijuan's life. She might not be able to destroy that fool. But her dream to become an actress is bigger than the dream of destroying Lijuan's life. Once she becomes an actress, Li Chen a business man, she will have all the power and support with her. This fool Lijuan is no where comparable to her in wits and strength. So, what if she has powerful mother and father and grandfathers. She herself is useless. Lu Meirong thought that it would be an easy task to destroy Lijuan.
Anyway, she still had a year worth of time to brainwash Lijuan and turn her into good for nothing. She should also find chances to hookup Lijuan with Li Chen so when she is away, Li Chen can help her to monitor Lijuan. It would be best if Li Chen could make Lijuan fall for himself then there is no need for both of them to worry about their future. Lijuan would do everything for them. What a great plan, Lu Meirong thought to herself.
"I agree with your decision Mr. Lee. I will go according to your arrangements. It's my dream to be an actress. I will work hard to achieve my goals and I will be independent. Once I become successful, I will take care of Lijuan. I am very grateful to her for taking me in. I should repay your kindness", said Lu Meirong emotionally.
"There is no need for that. I hope you can remember the favour and be grateful in your actions. We will take care of Lijuan. You should focus about your life", said Hua Mulan. She was very protective of her daughter. Since she knew that the chances of Lu Meirong controlling her daughter was more, she wants to keep her as far way as possible from Lijuan.
"Since the matter is settled, I hope you can convey my message clearly to your friend. I don't tolerate disobedience. Once the matter is settled, the deal will be over between us. Whether they can survive in the future or not will not be of my concern. And one more thing, I hope you won't be discussing this kind of topics with Xiao Juan. She shouldn't be involved in these matters. Going forward don't encourage her in doing anything that she shouldn't do!", said Lee Jianguo.
Lu Meirong knew that Lee Jianguo will get back to this topic. Since he wants to make it clear she will also act like an understanding adult.
"I understand Mr. Lee Jianguo. It was my negligence. I will not repeat it again. And please don't worry I have never encouraged An An to do something against her will and nor will I do it in the future. I see her as a younger sister. Please don't misunderstand. I was just helping her to convey her messages to you to make her happy. She would be happy each time you come home early. She like it when you do something for her without her asking for it, so I took the liberty to convey it you beforehand to make her happy. I am sorry if I have crossed my limit", after completing her piece once again Lu Meirong bowed deeply to Hua Mulan and Lee Jianguo.
Lee Jianguo was not done yet, "and one last thing. You should not tell Xiao Juan about what we discussed today. About your abroad studies. I don't want her to be sad and throw tantrum. You should know what's best for your life, Xiao Juan's feelings should not stop you from your future goals. So, we will keep it as a secret until your departure time".
Lu Meirong cursed Lee Jianguo in her mind. This fellow always thinks ahead. He really had to stop her from telling Lijuan. It seems Lee Jianguo is wary of her. She can't do anything that would give herself away. She will agree for everything now, and come back strongly in the future.
"Yes Mr. Lee. I understand. I know how Lijuan might react. So, I will not tell her anything now. I will wait for the day I leave to tell her so she won't have enough time to stop me. It's the best thing for both of us".
Lee Jianguo was satisfied with the reply, "Yes. That's what I think."
Hua Mulan didn't interfere much in their conversation but she silently agreed to Lee Jianguo's arrangements. Even though Lijuan has changed, her changes came suddenly that it's not so easy to accept it. Also, they don't know how long this change will last. If she gets to know about Lu Meirong's departure then she might become their little ancestor again and stop them from sending her. They have to be careful not to hurt their daughter's feelings but they also can't let this continue. The more she thinks the more she feels that in the past her daughter was doing everything for a reason and not due to her arrogance. The upper-class society thinks that her daughter is wild and wilful. She is arrogant because of their pampering. But no one known the actual truth, each time her daughter showed arrogant look when someone bullied Lu Meirong or tried to hurt her. Her daughter was just too kind hearted and protected Lu Meirong more than necessary. She should have stopped this in the begging only. It's been more than 9 years and their own negligence had made their daughter like this. Lijuan is very close to Lu Meirong, it's difficult to separate them. She was busy with her father's company and Lee Jianguo was busy with his company's matter, we had very little time to spend with Lijuan. So, we agreed for taking in Lu Meirong when Lijuan asked for it. All they thought was getting a playmate for Lijuan and didn't think about it too deeply. Now she has taken a break from her father's company and spending all her time with her husband and daughter. She was longing for such family time. But she never thought she had to accept another person as a family for her daughter's sake. Her daughter is not close to her at all. Now she knows it's all her and Jianguo's mistake. They were too careless. Now they have to amend their relationship as much as possible.