Chapter 2 Meeting the Ex
The rain outside was getting louder and louder, like an unwanted child crying desperately.
Inside the police station, Luo Zhiwei and Lu Jingxiao sat facing each other.
Lu Jingxiao looks exactly the same as he did five years ago, without any change in appearance, except that he has changed from a sunny and youthful man to a resolute and composed man.
He sat casually in his chair, legs crossed, looking somewhat cynical, but his fingers tapped on the table, each tap striking Luo Zhiwei's heart.
“Miss Luo, you can’t shirk your responsibility by saying you have no money. I’m asking you to pay 60 million for this car now, which is already out of consideration for our past acquaintance.”
Lu Jingxiao's voice was as cold as frost.
Luo Zhiwei lowered her head, unsure how to face Lu Jingxiao.
She would rather die at Lu Jingxiao's hands than owe him anything.
"I...I really don't have that much money. Can I pay it in installments? I will pay it back."
Perhaps this is the only chance I'll have to cross paths with him.
Lu Jingxiao couldn't help but chuckle, glancing at Luo Zhiwei with a hint of sarcasm mixed with barely perceptible heartache in his eyes: "Installment payments? How does Miss Luo plan to pay in installments?"
Do you have a job?
Do you have a stable income?
Luo Zhiwei: "......"
No, there's nothing there.
Lu Jingxiao truly experienced what it means to be extremely popular: you can actually laugh.
The police officer standing nearby couldn't stand it any longer and said anxiously, "Miss Luo, this is indeed your fault. We checked the surveillance footage; you ran a red light, and the rain made your vision blurry. Fortunately, Mr. Xiao spotted you in time and sabotaged his car to save you. Otherwise... you would indeed have to pay for the car."
Actually, what the police officer really wanted to say was... let's go through insurance.
Let the insurance company decide how to compensate.
But before he sat down here, he was given a stern warning by Boss Xiao's men: he couldn't mention insurance, or he would be eligible for retirement.
For my job.
He really has no bottom line.
Luo Zhiwei raised her head slightly, and with just a pitiful look, she almost caused Lu Jingxiao's psychological defenses to completely collapse.
“I will pay for it, I will find a job, even if it takes my whole life, I will pay for it.”
Lu Jingxiao sneered: "So Miss Luo is unemployed? I don't believe the words of an unemployed person."
Although he was being sarcastic, he was actually extremely worried inside.
Isn't she the eldest daughter of the Luo family? How did she end up like this?
What exactly did Luo Zhiwei go through in these past five years? She looked lifeless, like a tattered rag carelessly discarded on the roadside, something anyone could kick around and play with.
"I....."
The police officer chimed in, "Yes, Ms. Luo, if you don't have a job, it's hard to believe that. What about your family? You..."
Otherwise, have your family pay for it.
"I have no family!"
Luo Zhiwei's words shut down the police officer's remaining words.
These five words were like extremely heavy stones, crashing down on his chest, leaving him battered and bruised.
No family?
What about her family?
Even if you don't want your parents, does that mean you don't want him either?
A hint of anger appeared on Lu Jingxiao's face, but upon closer inspection, it was more a sense of grievance.
The police officer stared wide-eyed at Lu Jingxiao.
Good heavens, you're really not human.
How can you have the nerve to bully an orphan girl?
I really want to expose you!
The head of the Lu family, a prominent family in Beijing's elite circles, is bullying a destitute orphan girl. This headline is sure to be a huge hit!
Lu Jingxiao seemed to be waiting for Luo Zhiwei's next sentence, but she remained silent as if she had been silenced.
Lu Jingxiao: "..."
Luo Zhiwei, you're really great!
Even at this point, he can still remain calm.
What's wrong with you being a little coquettish? Look at me! I'm right in front of you, can't you just comfort me and say some nice things?
“I don’t want to end up being the one bullying others. Starting tomorrow, you will come to Lu’s Group as my personal secretary with a monthly salary of 50,000 until you pay it all off.”
police:"......"
One month's salary is almost equivalent to my annual salary.
Or I can quit my job and work for you.
Luo Zhiwei agreed almost without hesitation: "Okay, I agree, but I'll only be your secretary, not your mistress."
Lu Jingxiao: "..."
Holy crap!
Lu Jingxiao cursed inwardly, completely lacking in class.
It took him a long time to understand what Luo Zhiwei meant.
Lu Jingxiao gritted his teeth and snorted arrogantly, "Miss Luo, you think too highly of yourself. I have no interest in your half-dead state."
He casually stood up and coldly tossed out a sentence: "Don't forget to report to the company tomorrow." He then tossed a business card to him: "Contact me when you arrive."
Luo Zhiwei looked in the direction he left. She stood up, wanting to chase after him, but she stopped in her tracks.
Because... Lu Jingxiao already has someone else answering the call.
That's his...fiancée, isn't it?
**
When Bai Yuxin saw Lu Jingxiao, she instinctively wanted to call him "brother," but when she saw Luo Zhiwei sitting in the police station, she suddenly changed her mind: "Ah Xiao, how are you? Are you alright? My favorite car is totaled. Did you get someone to pay for it?"
Bai Yuxin's words struck Luo Zhiwei's heart with every single one.
It turns out that was his fiancée's favorite car.
No wonder they insisted on paying out, and even rounded it off in the opposite direction.
It's probably a way for him to indirectly ask for compensation from his fiancée.
Luo Zhiwei, when you broke up with him, you were already prepared to lose him for the rest of your life. How come you waver now when you see him?
Lu Jingxiao no longer belongs to Luo Zhiwei.
No one knows what Lu Jingxiao said, but the girl stopped crying and started laughing. She affectionately took Lu Jingxiao's hand, and the two left under one umbrella.
Luo Zhiwei walked to the entrance of the police station.
She was all alone after her mother left.
Seeing this, the police officer felt a little sorry for Luo Zhiwei, so he took an umbrella from the lobby and handed it to her: "Miss Luo, please take this. You can come back when the weather clears up."
Luo Zhiwei's eyes were slightly cool as she said softly, "Thank you."
She had only taken a few steps when a red Ferrari stopped in front of her, and her brow furrowed.
If I absolutely had to have a family member, it would probably be her.
She has been the one who has stayed by her side all these years.
Gu Youran got out of the car with an umbrella and jogged to Luo Zhiwei. Braving the rain, she raised her voice: "Weiwei, why are you standing here? Get in the car and come to my place."
Luo Zhiwei was helped into the car by Gu Youran before she returned to the driver's seat.
Gu Youran put away her umbrella after getting into the car, then quickly closed the door and drove away.
This scene happened to be witnessed by Lu Jingxiao.
Luo Zhiwei, you're really great.
We've only been apart for five years, and you've already found someone new? How could you do this to me?!
Bai Yuxin could clearly feel the air pressure inside the car drop, but she insisted on stirring up trouble for Lu Jingxiao: "Cousin, that girl is your first love, right? That Ferrari..."
"Shut up!"
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