Lu Qianqian's protest ultimately ended in failure.
Though she was utterly unwilling in her heart, no one could defy Lu Chenyuan's authority at present.
So, under her mother Lou Mengling's coaxing, Lu Qianqian reluctantly arrived at the Spring Breeze Community Canteen.
The Spring Breeze Community Canteen was located in an old residential area of Jingzhou City, mostly inhabited by retired elderly and migrant workers.
It was one of Lu Corporation's semi-public welfare projects.
The canteen offered affordable meals with generous portions, and it was packed with people every day.
Dressed in a Chanel suit and delicate high heels, Lu Qianqian stood out starkly against the surroundings.
Frowning, she looked at the greasy tables and chairs and the crowded space with disdain, her heart filled with resistance.
"Young Miss, just stay here for now. Let me know if you need anything," said Old Wang, the driver who had brought her, cautiously, afraid the young princess of the Lu family might feel slighted.
Lu Qianqian glared at him irritably. "Got it. Just leave. Seeing you annoys me."
Old Wang shook his head helplessly and walked out of the canteen.
Standing at the entrance, Lu Qianqian hesitated, unsure whether to enter or leave.
She had lived a life of luxury since childhood—how could she ever set foot in such a place?
Making her work here was worse than torture.
Just as she wavered, a middle-aged woman in an apron approached warmly.
"You must be the Lu family’s young miss, right? Come in, come in! I’m Sister Li, the person in charge here."
Sister Li sized up Lu Qianqian, marveling inwardly.
This young miss was truly beautiful, like a celebrity on TV.
But her outfit was completely mismatched with the canteen’s atmosphere.
Though Lu Qianqian’s heart was brimming with contempt, her upbringing as a young lady from a prestigious family compelled her to force a smile.
"Hello, Sister Li," she said, then followed her inside.
Sister Li led her to the kitchen and pointed at a pile of washed vegetables.
"Young Miss, today you’ll be responsible for trimming the vegetables. Just remove the yellowed or spoiled leaves."
Lu Qianqian stared blankly at the pile of fresh greens.
She had never even touched vegetables before, let alone trimmed them.
"Sister Li, I… I don’t know how," she said awkwardly.
"It’s alright, I’ll teach you." Sister Li picked up a bunch of vegetables and demonstrated.
"See? Just pluck off the bad leaves like this."
Lu Qianqian reluctantly mimicked her, but her movements were clumsy. She struggled to clean even a single leaf properly, only managing to dirty her hands in the process.
"Oh dear, Young Miss, take your time, no need to rush," Sister Li advised, though she sighed inwardly.
This young miss truly didn’t know how to do anything.
Lu Qianqian felt wronged. She had been pampered all her life—how could she endure such hardship?
But remembering her eldest brother Lu Chenyuan’s stern warning, she dared not slack off and forced herself to continue.
As time passed, Lu Qianqian’s back ached unbearably.
She lifted her head and saw the canteen growing even more crowded, the noise grating on her nerves.
"I quit!" she suddenly threw the vegetables to the ground and snapped.
"This kind of work isn’t fit for humans!"
Sister Li was startled and quickly tried to soothe her. "Young Miss, don’t be upset. Maybe you should take a break?"
Ignoring her, Lu Qianqian turned to leave.
"No, I can’t just accept this!" she gritted her teeth, deciding to call for backup.
In her mind, her fourth brother Lu Chenjin had always doted on her, indulging her every whim.
If she acted cute and pleaded, he would surely side with her against their eldest brother’s "tyranny."
With that thought, Lu Qianqian immediately took out her phone and dialed Lu Chenjin.
The call rang for a long time before he answered, his voice weary. "Hello, Qianqian. What’s the matter?"
"Fourth Brother! Waaah…" Lu Qianqian burst into fake sobs.
"Eldest Brother is bullying me! He sent me to some rundown community canteen to do volunteer work. I don’t want to! Fourth Brother, please help me! Talk to Eldest Brother and get me out of here. I promise I’ll never make him angry again!"
There was a pause on the other end before Lu Chenjin replied hesitantly, "Qianqian… I think Eldest Brother is right."
"What?!" Lu Qianqian couldn’t believe her ears. "Fourth Brother, what are you saying? You’re siding with him against me?!"
"Qianqian, listen," Lu Chenjin sighed.
"Eldest Brother is doing this for your own good. You’ve been sheltered all your life and have no idea what the real world is like. Volunteering at the community canteen will expose you to different people and experiences. It’s good for you."
"Good for me?! I don’t want any of that! I just want to stay home, wear pretty clothes, and eat delicious desserts—what’s wrong with that?!"
Tears streamed down Lu Qianqian’s face.
"Fourth Brother, you’ve changed! You used to spoil me the most. Now you’re helping outsiders bully me? Waaah…"
"Qianqian, I’m not bullying you," Lu Chenjin said, exasperated. "I just want you to grow. Besides, I’m really busy right now and don’t have time for this."
"Busy with what? Playing with your stupid race cars?!" Lu Qianqian shrieked.
"What’s so great about racing? Hanging out with those smelly men all day—what kind of future is that?!"
Lu Chenjin’s tone turned icy. "Qianqian, respect my passion. Racing isn’t ‘stupid’—it’s the career I’m fighting for. And what I’m doing now isn’t just ‘playing’—it’s contributing to the automotive industry!"
"The automotive industry? Hahaha…" Lu Qianqian laughed through her tears.
"Fourth Brother, has Eldest Brother brainwashed you? Who do you think you are? The automotive industry? Are you an engineer now? You’re just a spoiled rich kid who only knows how to drive!"
"Enough!" Lu Chenjin finally lost his temper and roared.
"Lu Qianqian, can’t you grow up? Can’t you act mature? I don’t want to argue. That’s it!" With that, he hung up.
Lu Qianqian stood frozen, listening to the dial tone.
Tears fell uncontrollably as she sat there in shock.
She didn’t understand—why had everyone changed? Why were her once-indulgent brothers now siding with Eldest Brother?
Why did she suddenly feel so alone?
Was she… really the one in the wrong?
Could it be that she should really follow her elder brother's arrangements and do things she disliked?
Lu Qianqian's heart was filled with confusion and doubt.
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