Lu Shen originally intended to stay at the company for another night, but unexpectedly received a call from home.

Why would his family call him at this time?

Lu Shen answered the phone with a puzzled look on his face and found that the person on the other end was actually his grandmother's maid.

"Young Master, please come back quickly."

The maid's tone was both helpless and anxious, as if she had encountered some thorny problem and was at a loss for what to do.

"What happened?"

Lu Shen's heart tightened.

This maid has been with Grandma for a long time, and her abilities are undeniable. If even she finds something difficult, could it be that something has happened to Grandma? Or...?

"Young Master, Jian Ruoxi has been staying alone in the downstairs lobby and refuses to go upstairs to rest. No matter how we servants try to persuade her, she won't listen. I really can't convince her, and I'm worried that she's pregnant and her health might not be able to take it, so I'm calling you. Please come back quickly and try to persuade her; maybe she'll listen."

Lu Shen could no longer sit still.

What is Jian Ruoxi doing? She doesn't care about her body at all! Does she think she's made of iron?

Lu Shen was both anxious and angry. He hurriedly replied, "I'll be right back," and hung up the phone. He then called A-Jie and rushed to the Lu family home.

You, Jian Ruoxi, you're such a worry! When I get home, I'm going to give you a good scolding to teach you a lesson and see if you dare to be so willful next time!

On his way home, Lu Shen grew increasingly anxious and angry, wishing he could fly home immediately to teach Jian Ruoxi a lesson in person. As soon as the car stopped in front of the Lu family's gate, Lu Shen unbuckled his seatbelt, jumped out, and raced into the Lu family's villa.

However, when Lu Shen ran into the hall and saw that Jian Ruoxi was really the only one there, he immediately forgot all the scolding words he had been thinking about all the way.

The lights in the hall were on, casting a warm yellow glow. Jian Ruoxi was curled up alone on the sofa, covered only by a thin blanket. Hearing the noise from the doorway, she looked up instantly, her slightly tired face filled with obvious surprise, and her gaze unexpectedly met Lu Shen's.

How could Lu Shen possibly be angry? His heart and eyes were filled only with heartache for Jian Ruoxi.

"How are you...today? Are you feeling alright?"

Lu Shen paused, calmed his still somewhat rapid breathing, and gently walked up to Jian Ruoxi, his expression full of concern, "It's so late at night, why aren't you resting? Why are you sitting here alone?"

"I……"

Jian Ruoxi was speechless for a moment.

She saw all of Lu Shen's expressions after he entered the room, and naturally took in the anxious look on his face when he ran in.

Is he worried about himself?

Jian Ruoxi suddenly felt that most of her awkwardness from the past two days had dissipated. In any case, Lu Shen still cared about her.

However, it wouldn't be good to tell Lu Shen that it was the old lady who asked him to stay here, in case it caused a misunderstanding or conflict.

Thinking about this, Jian Ruoxi pondered for a moment and decided to take the blame herself and deal with it.

“I’m fine today, there’s nothing wrong with my health. As for why I’m here alone… I wanted to be by myself, so I told them all to leave and even sent the old lady back upstairs to rest.”

There's no way Lu Shen would believe Jian Ruoxi's words.

Putting everything else aside, just considering the matter of driving away Grandma, if Jian Ruoxi really had the guts and ability to do so, she wouldn't be in her current position and situation in the Lu family.

But what exactly made her choose to lie rather than tell him?

Lu Shen observed Jian Ruoxi's expression, his mind racing as he recalled what the maid had said on the phone.

Jian Ruoxi's expression now seemed somewhat aggrieved and worried, as if she had suffered some injustice and was concerned about the consequences of telling the truth. The maid, however, said that Jian Ruoxi herself didn't want to go back upstairs, which clearly contradicted Jian Ruoxi's reaction…

Lu Shen suddenly had a flash of inspiration.

Could it be that Grandma deliberately left Jian Ruoxi alone downstairs and had the maid call to urge him to come back, so that he and Jian Ruoxi would have a chance to be alone?

The more Lu Shen thought about it, the more convinced he became that this was definitely the old lady's arrangement.

Grandma actually arranged for him to be alone with Jian Ruoxi. Does this mean that Grandma's opinion of Jian Ruoxi has changed and the ice between the two has been broken? After all, tonight's events were practically helping them get together. If Grandma still disliked Jian Ruoxi as before, she definitely wouldn't have done this.

That's wonderful!

Lu Shen was visibly much happier.

"Lu Shen, what's wrong?"

Jian Ruoxi also noticed Lu Shen's change in mood, and was completely confused.

Surely Lu Shen isn't happy because she dared to send the old lady back? That's not something to be happy about.

"Cough. It's nothing."

Lu Shen quickly composed himself and deliberately cleared his throat.

It's best not to let Jian Ruoxi know about this yet. After all, she hasn't won him back yet, and even if she knows that her grandmother's opinion of her has changed, Jian Ruoxi might not be very happy, let alone actively try to get her grandmother to accept her. Besides, Li Anran hasn't been dealt with yet, and if she gets her attention again, he might not be able to help Jian Ruoxi in time at the company.

"By the way, Lu Shen."

Jian Ruoxi suddenly called out to Lu Shen, clearly having something to tell him.

"Hmm? What's wrong?"

Lu Shen leaned slightly closer to her, indicating that she should speak freely and that he was listening.

"That day, Su Ziyu suddenly showed up at the door..."

Jian Ruoxi bit her lip, clearly conflicted and a little aggrieved by the misunderstanding. "I didn't ask him to come to the Lu family, and I had no idea he would come. I know you're angry, but I have to make this clear. I didn't do it, and I won't let myself be wronged for no reason, nor do I want to be misunderstood so easily."

"I know, I know."

Seeing that Jian Ruoxi was clearly a little emotional, Lu Shen knew that pregnant women were prone to emotional sensitivity, so he immediately bent down and hugged her, gently comforting her.

"I know you didn't send him, and I've never blamed you. It's all a misunderstanding, and it's my fault for not explaining things clearly in time. I'm sorry, please don't be sad. I will never make such a mistake again, and I will never let this happen again."

"Um."

Listening to Lu Shen's explanation and comfort, Jian Ruoxi responded softly in his arms. Her emotions finally calmed down a lot, and the awkwardness and resentment that had been weighing on her heart disappeared.

Thankfully, it was all just a misunderstanding. Thankfully, they've all explained things clearly, and although it wasn't too early, thankfully, the explanation came in time.