Chapter 89 The Prisoner and the Prince

"Master Lu, it's only three minutes until we go on stage... Nini must be held up by something, that's why she can't come over for a while. Why don't we go up first?"

Assistant Xiao Wu checked the time and carefully chose his words before daring to ask the question.

Not only that, he also took the opportunity to tease the dull-witted Qin Yuan next to him.

The latter then realized what was happening and quickly chimed in, "Xiao Wu is right! Mr. Lu, you know Miss Wen Ni is always punctual. It's already this late and she still hasn't arrived. I guess she has something to do and can't make it!"

Qin Yuan and Xiao Wu only knew that Wen Ni had gone on a mission, but what exactly the mission was and where she went were unknown to them.

But it was different for Lu Jinye.

Because he clearly remembered that on the day Wen Ni left, she specifically said she would come back and asked him to wait for her...

My phone, which I was holding, vibrated again as a call came in.

He is the person in charge of the backstage at the Golden Magnolia Awards.

Lu Jinye didn't answer, because his attention was only focused on the fact that another minute had been reduced.

She still didn't show up as promised.

Did they encounter danger while carrying out their mission?

Or perhaps, like his parents, their promises were nothing more than empty words to deceive him, leaving him alone, clueless and waiting in the same place.

A thousand thoughts raced through my mind, like every day and night I had been left behind over the past twenty-eight years.

Worried about gains and losses!

This makes him never willing to take the first step in interacting with others...

A bitter, self-deprecating smile appeared on his lips.

He lowered his eyelids slightly, concealing his gloomy and melancholy mood, and regained his usual indifference and coldness!

"Let's go, Qin Yuan. Send someone to find Wen Ni's whereabouts."

He uttered a soft sentence and took one step out of the car.

Suddenly, a figure loomed over us!

He looked down at the long-haired woman's reflection on the ground...

The subtle upturn at the corners of her eyes vanished into silence the moment she looked up and saw who it was.

"Miss Tang Zi?"

Assistant Xiao Wu, who got out of the car from the other side, saw the person and called out in surprise.

"How are you recovering? We heard about the danger you encountered in Myanmar, it was terrifying! Thank goodness you're back safe and sound!"

Xiao Wu made exaggerated expressions and kept talking.

"Our Master Lu was originally planning to wait until you were feeling better so we could visit you in person! Who knew we'd run into you here!"

"Thank you for your concern. I received the gifts you sent to my home the other day..."

Tang Zi smiled faintly, nodded politely to Xiao Wu, and then looked at Lu Jinye with a serious expression.

"Actually, I came here today because there are some things I want to say to Mr. Lu in person!"

"You have something to say to Master Lu?"

Xiao Wu and Qin Yuan both looked puzzled.

But then again...

Tang Zi's condition today is indeed somewhat unusual.

Normally, whether it's her appearance or her personality, she's always been proud and confident like a princess, but today she's only wearing light makeup, and her tone and attitude are very humble and polite!

In the past, whenever she saw Lu Jinye, she would pester him, calling him "Brother Lu, Brother Lu" nonstop!

How come you became such a different person after encountering trouble in Myanmar and coming back? You've become so composed and measured.

"Um, Miss Tang... I'm so sorry, we're in a hurry. Why don't you wait until Brother Lu finishes the awards ceremony before we talk about it?"

Assistant Xiao Wu stood in front of them with a smile on his face.

What could Tang Zi possibly have to say to Master Lu? It's not going to be another one of those outlandish declarations of love, is it?

Behind him, Lu Jinye had already gotten out of the car and strode towards the elevator shaft, followed by Qin Yuan.

"Lu Jinye, were you waiting for Wen Ni just now?" Tang Zi asked, standing on tiptoe and speaking a little louder.

Upon hearing this, Lu Jinye paused slightly as he took a step forward.

"You like her, don't you? You like Wen Ni!"

Tang Zi's tone shifted from questioning to affirmation, causing the air to freeze!

Qin Yuan and Xiao Wu were both startled and turned around to look at Lu Jinye's stiff back.

Who I like is none of your business.

His cold, impatient tone, clearly indicating displeasure, echoed in the underground parking garage. Lu Jinye did not directly answer Tang Zi's question.

The temperature around us dropped by several degrees.

Assistant Xiao Wu quickly stepped forward and took Tang Zi's arm, lowering his voice, "Miss Tang! There are too many people here, let's talk about this in private! Besides, you've misunderstood, our Mr. Lu and Nini are just friends and work partners!"

"No, it should be that you shouldn't misunderstand." Tang Zi pushed away Xiao Wu's hand, her tone filled with a heavy sense of relief.

"I no longer care what their relationship is. I only asked out of curiosity; if they don't want to know, then so be it. This experience has made me realize a lot! Life is short, and there are still many things I want to do. Why waste time on someone who doesn't like me!"

These candid words truly made people look at her in a new light!

"That's all I wanted to say. Also, Wen Ni asked me to tell you that she has returned to China, but she won't be appearing for a while, so you don't need to wait for her."

"What's the meaning?"

Qin Yuan and Xiao Wu looked up at the same time.

Lu Jinye also turned around, staring intently at Tang Zi, and rarely spoke, "How did you come to have contact with Wen Ni?"

"Of course I'm in contact with her, because she saved my life!"

Every word Tang Zi spoke next plunged the surrounding air into a deathly silence.

In a corner of the underground parking garage, a car with its engine off was parked with its windows wide open. The man lying in the back seat, dozing with his eyes closed, overheard Tang Zi and her companion's conversation!

The man slowly opened his eyes, first in shock and surprise, then his brows furrowed...

At the same time

The Golden Magnolia Awards ceremony, broadcast live across the entire network, is still underway.

After the performance of the three theme songs, the host inserted several more verbal announcements.

Just when they were sweating profusely and there was no more time to delay, they seemed to hear the director's voice through their earpieces.

The host's expression immediately relaxed, his smile became much more natural, and his speech became more fluent.

"Next, let's welcome Mr. Lu Jinye, the outstanding young actor who won both the Best Actor award in film and television at this year's Magnolia Awards, and who is both popular and talented, to the stage to say a few words!"

In front of the TV

Wen Ni, who had been feeling sleepy and dozing off early in the morning, perked up a little.

She sat up slightly, her tired eyes looking at the screen.

Until that tall figure in a burgundy suit appeared in the public eye.

He was both imposing and debonair!

The microphone was handed to him.

His expression was cool and aloof, and his deep, magnetic voice gradually amplified through the speakers into everyone's ears.

"Hello everyone, I am Lu Jinye. It is an honor to stand on the stage of the Golden Magnolia Awards and receive this prestigious award from my seniors..."