Chapter 34 Intentionally Abusing Her

"I'll go shut it right away!"

Xiao Zhang instantly understood what Lu Junyan meant and ran off in a flash.

Jiang Ning didn't dare to sleep too long, so she set an alarm and woke up before her lunch break ended.

When I opened my eyes, the only person beside me was Xiao Zhang, who had already returned to his workstation and was busy with his work.

Jiang Ning noticed that a blanket had been placed on his shoulders without his knowledge.

A thin, gray-black wool blanket with a soft feel.

Thank you!

She handed the blanket to Xiao Zhang and thanked him.

Although Xiao Zhang accepted the blanket, he didn't understand why Jiang Ning was thanking him for something.

Today was Jiang Ning's first day working at the Lu Group, and he worked overtime until 10 p.m.

For the next week, she didn't leave work on time once a night.

Gu Lanlan called her every day to ask about the situation, and whenever she heard that Lu Junyan was working overtime, she would curse him as a cold-blooded capitalist who was deliberately abusing her.

Jiang Ning also knew that Lu Junyan was doing it on purpose.

He wanted to force her to go back to being a housewife.

"Jiang Ning, have you finished writing down the price list I gave you before?"

A man named Wang Qing came to Jiang Ning's workstation.

She was from the General Affairs Department, and Jiang Ning knew that she had a good relationship with Chu Qingxue.

"not yet."

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Wang Qing immediately complained in disappointment, "Why isn't it finished yet? I submitted it to you three days ago, and it's due tomorrow."

"I'll get it done tonight," was all Jiang Ning could say.

In fact, writing price lists was not her job. She didn't take them when Wang Qing handed them to her, but Chu Qingxue stirred things up in Lu Junyan's ear, and Lu Junyan asked her to take on the job.

"Xiaoqing, what's wrong?"

At this moment, Chu Qingxue walked over.

She was still wearing a pink suit, with exquisite makeup and gorgeous jewelry, a true "rich, beautiful, and successful" woman.

Everyone in the company knows that Chu Qingxue is Lu Junyan's high school classmate, and they also know that the LC Jewelry brand was created by Lu Junyan specifically for Chu Qingxue.

Although the two never publicly announced their relationship, it was obvious to everyone.

Many people, including Wang Qing, regard Chu Qingxue as the mistress of the Lu Group.

"Qingxue, it's all Jiang Ning's fault. She still hasn't finished writing the price list I gave her, and we need it tomorrow. What if I don't submit it..."

Chu Qingxue patted Wang Qing's shoulder to comfort him: "Don't worry, if anything happens, I'm here for you!"

"Qingxue, you're so kind." Wang Qing was so moved she almost cried.

"And don't blame Jiang Ning. It's normal for her to be a bit clumsy since it's her first time doing this kind of work. You have a bachelor's degree from a regular university, and her qualifications aren't as good as yours..."

After listening to Chu Qingxue's words, Wang Qing looked puzzled.

Her educational background was arguably the worst in the Lu Group; if Jiang Ning wasn't even as good as her...

The next day, the news that Jiang Ning only had a high school diploma spread throughout the entire Lu Group.

In the past, when Jiang Ning went to the cafeteria for lunch, she would occasionally run into a few colleagues who sat at the same table with her.

But ever since the whole company found out she wasn't a college graduate, they've been avoiding her even at meals, as if she had a contagious disease.

Jiang Ning couldn't explain to everyone she met, nor could she broadcast over a megaphone that she didn't finish university because she married your company's CEO.

The meal was rather unappetizing, and Jiang Ning went back to work early. As soon as she got off the elevator, she bumped into Lu Junyan.

Lu Junyan was still the same as always, impeccably dressed in a suit, one hand in his pocket, exuding an unshakeable aura of a powerful figure.

"Say less about things that are not good for you in the future. You have to learn to control your mouth at the company."

Lu Junyan said this to Jiang Ning as he entered the elevator. Jiang Ning had just opened her mouth when the elevator doors closed.

For a whole month, Jiang Ning worked overtime every day, but no matter how many tasks were given to her, she completed them on time and achieved good results.

This made Xiao Zhang go from looking at him with newfound respect to admiration.

In fact, Xiao Zhang knew perfectly well that many of the tasks should not have been Jiang Ning's, but since Lu Junyan had approved them, he couldn't say much. He could only secretly give Jiang Ning a little more when reporting his performance each month.

Although Jiang Ning felt that she was very busy every day, she also felt fulfilled and never complained.

That day, she was called into the conference room.

There were only two people in the meeting room.

Lu Junyan, Chu Qingxue.

Jiang Ning noticed that Lu Junyan's serious expression didn't seem like he wanted to talk to her about personal matters. But if it was about business, why bring Chu Qingxue along?

Is that all the love you have for me?

Jiang Ning felt a tightness in her chest, and the thought of being alone with Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue made her feel awkward.

"Mr. Lu..."

She called out.

At the company, he treated her strictly as a businessperson, and she treated him the same way.

Did you do this?

Lu Junyan slammed the documents in his hand in front of Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning was puzzled.

"Stealing information about LC's new product and selling it to FY, Jiang Ning, even if you're dissatisfied with me, there has to be a limit. The company isn't a playground for you."

Lu Jun's tone was not aggressive, but his voice was extremely cold.

Jiang Ning gripped the document with his cold fingertips, then silently picked it up and read it from beginning to end.

She wasn't afraid of being scolded by Lu Junyan.

But she was unhappy that Chu Qingxue was laughing at her.

"Our new LC design this quarter is exactly the same as FY's, and the release date is the same. If it wasn't leaked to FY by an internal employee, how could FY have obtained my new design?"

"Your new design?" Jiang Ning looked at Chu Qingxue, who showed no sign of guilt.

The new design that is exactly the same as the FY was created by Jiang Ning.

She didn't know when or how Chu Qingxue copied it, but copying is copying.

"This is my design."

After Jiang Ning finished speaking decisively, he saw Lu Junyan give a sneer.

Do you think I'd believe that?

Believe it or not, it's up to you!

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ning's attitude was so bad, and Lu Junyan's face turned cold.

"What I was thinking was... if you properly admit your mistake, I can let you off the hook this time."

"I didn't do anything wrong, so why should I admit my mistake?"

Chu Qingxue hadn't expected Jiang Ning to be so assertive in front of Lu Junyan, and immediately advised, "Let it go, Junyan. With Jiang Ning's attitude... let's not pursue this any further. Let's just accept our bad luck..."

"Wait a minute." Jiang Ning stopped Chu Qingxue, who was about to leave. "If you don't pursue this matter now, I will!"

Chu Qingxue looked like a good student frightened by a delinquent girl, her shoulders hunched and her face pale.

"Calm down..."

"You plagiarized my design and then turned around and accused me..."

"Jiangning..."

Suddenly, Lu Junyan's icy voice cut off Jiang Ning's words.

"You say Qingxue plagiarized you, where's your evidence?"

He put his arm around Chu Qingxue's trembling shoulders, and seeing that Jiang Ning was speechless, he smiled faintly.

“You are now an employee of Lu’s Group. Even if this design is really yours, if you sell it to the company’s competitors, it is a breach of contract and you will still be held accountable.”

“But I’m working as a secretary here. The contract only states that I can’t do the same kind of work outside. I haven’t breached the contract. Or you can sue me and see if the Lu family’s legal team can help you win this case.”

After Jiang Ning finished speaking, he left the conference room without looking back.

In the conference room.

It was rare for Chu Qingxue to see a look of confusion and curiosity on Lu Junyan's handsome face.

Her heart tightened, and she immediately grasped Lu Junyan's hand.

"Junyan, I didn't plagiarize Jiangning's design, you have to believe me!"

Lu Junyan's attention returned to Chu Qingxue.

Chu Qingxue's tearful appearance was heartbreaking.

He nodded. "Of course I believe you."

However, a week later, the Lu Group recalled all jewelry pieces that were identical to those in the LC and FY collections.