Lu Rang paused for a moment: "It's inconvenient."

When is a convenient time for you?

"It's inconvenient at any time."

Shang Wu: "..."

She looked up and met the suspicious gaze of the receptionist.

It was as if she had some ulterior motive towards Lu Rang.

Shang Wu coughed lightly twice, turned around with the landline in hand, making sure that no one behind her could hear her.

"Lu Rang, if you don't let me up, I'll tell everyone what you did last night."

On the phone, Lu Rang paused for two seconds: "What did I do to you?"

Asking a question you already know the answer to.

Shang Wu pursed her lips and raised her voice: "You seduced me and then abandoned me!"

A gasp came from behind me.

Shang Wu's ears turned bright red.

She hardened her heart: "You really don't intend to take responsibility for me, do you, Attorney Lu? Fine, then I'll be waiting for you here."

Lu Rang spoke again, his voice tinged with resentment: "Come up."

Shang Wu curled her lips into a smile, then turned around and returned the landline to the receptionist.

"Thank you, I'll go up now."

The receptionist was stunned, dumbfounded, holding her landline phone as she watched Shang Wu enter the elevator.

As soon as the person left, the receptionist couldn't wait to share this shocking gossip in the group chat.

[A very beautiful woman just came over and said that Attorney Lu wasn't taking responsibility for her! What do you think they did?]

The group chat exploded instantly.

Shang Wu had already taken the elevator upstairs.

She walked to the office, raised her hand to knock, and the door opened.

The people inside pulled her in.

Lu Rang braced himself against the door, trapping her in a corner, and whispered, "You started something and then abandoned it? Miss Shang, you'd better explain yourself, or you'll receive a defamation letter from me."

Shang Wu was embarrassed.

She looked away uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact with Lu Rang.

"This is a strategy; it's your fault for refusing to see me."

Lu Rang raised an eyebrow, let her go, and turned to get the coffee.

He said calmly, "There's no need to see you. I've already clearly refused. I won't be your legal counsel. How many times do I have to tell you before you give up?"

"Give me a reason you absolutely have to refuse. You'll even be my driver, so why can't I be your legal advisor? I'll pay you double."

Shang Wu chased after them, demanding an answer.

With his back to her, Lu Rang took a sip of coffee: "Dingfeng and Jinshui Law Firms are rivals. Jinshui serves Chengzhou. Do you really expect me to serve Chengzhou's branch?"

Looking at his tall figure, Shang Wu slightly curled her lips: "What makes you think that the company I'm about to run is a branch of Chengzhou?"

"Isn't that right? The company that Zhou Yanci funded for you..."

Before Lu could finish speaking, a contract appeared in front of him.

He lowered his eyes and saw the content that the shares would be automatically transferred to Shang Wu based on the company's profits, with Zhou Yanci's signature at the bottom.

Holding the contract, Shang Wu said calmly, "Can you rest assured now? The company isn't affiliated with Chengzhou."

A dark glint flashed in Lu Rang's eyes.

He said, "Zhou Yanci will think that your company and Chengzhou are one entity, and he will not allow Dingfeng to serve you."

"I will solve this problem as long as you agree to cooperate with me."

Shang Wu leaned closer, looking at Lu Rang's indifferent expression.

She made many promises, mostly to Zhou Yanci. She was sincere before, but now she's just trying to fool him.

Only at this moment did she make this promise, giving Lu Rang her full sincerity.

Shang Wu said, "I only trust you, Attorney Lu, and I only want you."

Lu Rang paused slightly.

He looked down at Shang Wu, a hint of a smile in his eyes that vanished in an instant.

"I see."

Shang Wu was stunned for a moment: "What?"

Lu Rang turned around and sat down at the table: "So we'll sign the contract after you officially take office?"

"You agreed?" Shang Wu smiled, pulled out a chair and sat opposite him, noticing a fruit plate on the table.

The fruit platter contained a few coffee-flavored milk candies.

She reached for it, but felt a slight chill on the back of her hand.

Lu Rang pressed his pen against her hand. "Triple pay?"

Shang Wu almost lost his composure.

They really know how to ask for an exorbitant amount.

She smiled and said, "Okay."

"Complete control of the discourse?"

"That's fine too."

"I don't work regular office hours."

"The company is your home; whether you stay or leave is entirely up to you."

Lu Rang had nothing to say and gently moved the pen away.

Shang Wu grabbed a few milk candies, just as she had hoped.

"I'll bring the contract over for you to sign, Attorney Lu. See you later."

She peeled the candy, popped it into her mouth, and turned to leave.

When she pushed open the door, several employees who were eavesdropping outside almost bumped into her.

Shang Wu crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.

Lu Rang glanced at him coldly from behind.

Everyone else ran away in fright.

Yan Yue stood there awkwardly, raising his hand to greet Shang Wu.

"Hello, Miss Shang."

Shang Wu nodded slightly: "Thank you."

Yan Yue asked in confusion, "What are you thanking me for?"

"Your method," Shang Wu pointed to his face, "is indeed effective in making him shameless."

Yan Yue watched her leave, then belatedly covered his face, saying, "Why didn't you point to yourself? Really..."

Lu Rang curled his lips slightly and snapped, "Close the door."

…

downstairs.

Shang Wu attracted countless curious glances along the way, and was secretly puzzled.

However, with a great help, she was in a good mood and answered Zhou Yanci's call without feeling so reluctant.

"Hey, Yan Ci..."

"Xiao Dong said he saw you go to Dingfeng just now?"

Zhou Yanci's words carried a hint of displeasure.

"Don't tell me you're planning to hire someone from Dingfeng Law Firm as your legal counsel. I don't agree."