The car suddenly fell into silence. Lu Anning stared at him, feeling somewhat disappointed. She thought that after spending these days together, they had built up some trust.

Tang Jingyuan was about to explain when Lu Anning interrupted him.

"I don't know how he found the company. We had lunch together, and he tried to get my attention, asking me to convince you to give up the No. 1 Academy project. But I'm not that stupid! I finally managed to break free from my adoptive father's control, and I won't give myself up to him again."

Lu Anning was too disdainful to explain, but she didn't want to be misunderstood by Tang Jingyuan. After all, he was not only her boss, but also her husband.

Tang Jingyuan saw her anxiously explaining, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

"Are you so afraid that I'll misunderstand you?" Tang Jingyuan chuckled, "I'm not that stupid. If you want to help your adoptive father with this project, there's no need to come to me again."

Lu Anning was stunned: "You understand everything, then you still..."

"If he comes to see you again in the future, I will accompany you. He won't dare to touch you."

Lu An Ning stared at him, unable to come back to his senses for a long time. Although he looked cold, these words warmed Lu An Ning's heart.

Is he worried about himself?

Lu An Ning came back to his senses, and raised the corner of his mouth slightly: "It's okay! I can handle it."

After so many years in the Lu family, she had long been accustomed to it. However, the feeling of being trusted by Tang Jingyuan seemed quite good.

Lu Anning thought that since she hadn't agreed to her adoptive father's request, he wouldn't let it go and would definitely come back to cause trouble for her. But in the following days, the Lu family suddenly became quiet and never appeared in front of Lu Anning again, let alone cause trouble for her.

She only heard her colleagues discussing the return of the Lu family's daughter after dinner. Lu Yunxi not only took over her original position as project director, but also seemed eager to establish a good image of herself as a rich daughter in the powerful circle of Jiangcheng because of her upcoming engagement with Pei Chengyi. She has been running around at various banquets recently to make herself familiar to everyone.

After more than half a month of hard work, the results are pretty good.

Lu Zhenghao had invested heavily in Lu Yunxi, even having Du Man take her to various charity auctions, spending a considerable amount each time. With Du Man's guidance, Lu Yunxi quickly became known as a gentle and beautiful rich girl. She and Pei Chengyi were a perfect match, earning countless compliments.

Zhong Ling once again saw the news footage of Du Man and Lu Yunxi attending a charity dinner, and the accompanying text was a string of rainbow farts, praising Lu Yunxi to the skies. Whether intentional or not, the author indirectly mentioned Lu Yunxi's former fake daughter, comparing the two and bluntly saying that the fake one still doesn't work.

When Zhong Ling saw the comments from netizens, she was so angry that she slammed the table.

"That's too much! Team Leader Lu, how can these people slander you like this?"

Lu Anning raised his eyebrows, took a big mouthful of rice, glanced at it, and his eyes darkened.

Some people deliberately stirred up trouble, saying that all the projects she had negotiated at Lu Corporation were obtained through dirty means, and that she might have been played around by men long ago. Some people even released photos of her previous business entertainment.

A single stone caused a thousand ripples, and those who watched the show were not afraid of the big deal. Many netizens chimed in, saying that she was ungrateful, a vixen, and a socialite in the business circle, and each word was more unpleasant than the last.

Lu An Ning read all the comments. Even though there were a few comments that spoke up for her, they were quickly drowned out by the insults.

Zhong Ling was getting a little impatient: "Stop looking! Team Leader Lu, your abilities are obvious to everyone. You don't have to care about what others say. Let's just finish the plan and see what they have to say later."

Lu Anning smiled, lowered his head and continued to eat his meal without saying anything.

This was most likely Lu Yunxi's work. She hadn't made any movement before, which made Lu Anning feel uneasy.

A few rumors will not affect her state. Ignoring them is the best counterattack.

Lu Anning hadn't taken this minor incident seriously, but it escalated into something more serious. Several photos of her entering and leaving the Yunding Club were exposed, including one of them showing her leaving Yunding with Tang Jingyuan on her arm.

The camera was focused directly on her face, while Tang Jingyuan's face was blurred. The camera was deliberately focused on Lu Anning and the car nearby, and the license plate was obscured, creating the illusion of an ambiguous relationship between her and the wealthy man. Just these few photos were enough to spark a frenzy among netizens.

After being kicked out of the house, the adopted daughter of a wealthy family degenerated into a plaything of the rich?

The former rich daughter who boasted of her outstanding abilities actually relied on her beauty to sign contracts!

Overnight, rumors were overwhelming, as if they were going to drown Lu Anning.

At the dining table, Lu Anning sat holding a cup of hot milk, her eyes fixed on her tablet for a long time. A hand reached out and snatched the tablet from her hand, bringing Lu Anning back to her senses.

"Have breakfast first! I'll take care of the rest." Tang Jingyuan thought for a moment and added, "How about taking a leave and resting at home for two days?"

"Need not."

The plan has entered a critical stage, and at this time, she cannot be affected by anything.

"Not angry?"

"Just don't be angry. Rumors are just rumors. Falsehood can never be true."

Tang Jingyuan was still a little worried and wanted to go to the company with her, but was rejected by Lu Anning.

"Are you sending me this gift to make our relationship public, or to confirm that my boss and I are having an affair? If we make our marriage public, I'll be accused of relying on nepotism to get my job and get promoted. No matter how hard I work, I won't be recognized. I can do this!"

Lu Anning got off the bus at the street next to the company and walked over.

She underestimated the influence of the Internet. As soon as she arrived at the company gate, a large group of reporters appeared out of nowhere and surrounded her in an instant. The microphones were almost pressed against her face. The sound of shutter buttons kept coming into her ears, and she was bombarded with questions.