Fan Shenglun will be present at the banquet later, so Lu Yi only needs to make an appearance.

Having received her father's explicit instruction, Fan Huijun was determined to take Lu Yi to see Qin Fengying today, and then use the approval document to visit Lu Zhengming.

After arranging the trivial matters, he searched everywhere for Lu Yi's figure.

Inside the lounge, Gong Che deliberately sent Liang Shiyue away.

“During this period, Liang has performed well. Although she did not complete her studies, she is quick-witted and has sorted out all the clues about the Lu family very clearly.”

Lu Yi took two bottles of drinks out of the refrigerator and tossed one of them to him.

She pursed her lips tightly, waiting for him to continue.

Gong Che unscrewed the bottle, took two sips, and glanced at him.

"She's a promising talent. As for her degree, she can take the exams just like you and try to get it!"

Lu Yi remained unmoved.

This was all arranged by Gong Che from the day he set his sights on him; to say it now would be somewhat hypocritical.

His main point will likely come after "then," "however," or "but."

Sure enough, Gong Che couldn't hold back anymore.

He narrowed his eyes and sighed, "You wouldn't stop her from ever going back to that home, would you?"

"This girl isn't as spoiled as a rich girl, but she's not as thick-skinned and resilient as you... How about I give her a few hours off, and you take her back to see her for a bit?"

Lu Yi did not reply to him immediately.

He had experienced the pain of losing a loved one himself, and at that time he had no choice but to take care of those things himself.

The feelings involved are indescribable.

The reason for arranging something for Liang Shiyue as soon as possible was also based on this point.

Even the deepest wounds will heal.

At first, applying the medicine was excruciating, worse than death, but as the medicine took effect, the wound slowly scabbed over.

The pain was not so intense.

Losing your closest loved one is no different from having your heart stabbed in the heart.

Lu Yi could use his dullness to blur his own sense of pain, but he didn't want Liang Shiyue to go through the same torment.

"It has to be today?"

Lu Yi frowned, his refusal quite obvious.

Gong Che nodded, "It has to be today, and only today, for me to give you and her a chance to be alone."

“My overseas investigation team has made some progress, and I need Liang to help me continue to sort out the chain of evidence.”

"Lu Yi, now is not the time for sentimentality. If we can't take down these guys, we'll both die!"

"I have the Huo family behind me, but you... apart from the Lu family, all other families will be implicated and become targets of their revenge. Think it through!"

He had previously naively believed that Master Hong and He Mingbo were the invisible hand.

After reviewing all the testimonies and evidence, I realized that even though he was mentally prepared, he had still underestimated those forces.

That person has such extensive connections that they couldn't possibly be someone like Master Hong or He Mingbo, who would be tempted to walk right into a trap just because of a project with a little bit of potential.

Lu Yi stared at him intently. "Fine, two hours. You wait here and don't go anywhere else."

Being kidnapped by Lu Baofei halfway through the journey—if word got out, Huo Jingxi would laugh himself to death.

Fortunately, Lu Baofei only needed his help this time and didn't want to kill him.

If, like last time, someone else takes advantage of the situation, Lu Yi is truly worried that the Gong Che he sees now is already involved in one group or another.

"Alright, alright, if I hadn't given my tacit approval, do you really think Lu Baofei would have been able to take me away? Go ahead!"

Gong Che waved his hand, turned around and sat down in the boss's chair, no longer looking at him.

Liang Shiyue was walking towards the lounge with the "return gift" that Gong Che wanted when she ran into Fan Huijun. Both of them were startled at the same time.

"Sister Junjun."

"Xiaoyue, you haven't left yet?"

Liang Shiyue waved the gift bag in her hand, "I'm carrying this for Mr. Gong... Are you looking for Lu Yi?"

Fan Huijun pulled her aside and looked her up and down.

"I heard that you and Mr. Gong were kidnapped on the way. Who is so audacious and reckless? Did you see what the person looked like?"

Liang Shiyue frowned and her eyes darted away a few times.

"No, I was in a panic at the time. Mr. Gong chased the person away, and only then did I come to my senses and drive away. I didn't even see whether it was a man or a woman!"

The situation is chaotic enough right now.

Liang Shiyue really didn't want to cause trouble for Lu Yi.

If Fan Huijun knew that it was Lu Baofei who did this, how could she let it go?

Fortunately, the sound of footsteps interrupted their conversation.

Upon seeing that it was Lu Yi, both of them showed joy.

"Yi'er, I'm looking for you. Dad said I need to take you somewhere, and you're not allowed to refuse. Do you understand?"

Fan Huijun clung to his arm, staring intently at him, as if afraid he would run away if she let go.

Lu Yi lowered his eyebrows, "Alright!"

Then he turned to Liang Shiyue, "Take the things inside, and come with me. You have two hours off!"

Liang Shiyue was quite surprised. She ran into the lounge, but before she could even get half her body inside, she turned back like the wind.

Her face flushed with excitement, and she smiled serenely.

Lu Yi really hoped that smile could last longer, but the closer the car got to her home, the more completely the smile disappeared.

After Fan Huijun parked the car, Liang Shiyue's eyes were misty, and her smile was completely gone.

Fan Huijun glanced at the time. They had to visit several places today, and time was tight. They could only stay here for half an hour.

Lu Yi understood and got out of the car to open the door for Liang Shiyue.

The two remained silent as they walked upstairs, one after the other.

Fan Huijun was getting restless, checking the time every few minutes.

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