Just then, a familiar male voice suddenly came from Ali's communication device.
"Ali, once you've finished explaining things, retreat as soon as possible."
"Don't let Lu Shen's men find out."
Lu Jianming also received news that Lu Shen had brought Jian Ruoxi to the restaurant for dinner.
There's no such thing as a coincidence.
Not long after Li Anran met Ali, Lu Shen caught up with them.
Just in case, it's better to be cautious.
"Yes, I understand."
"What about the others? Should they also retreat?"
This restaurant was one of the strongholds that the boss established a long time ago.
Many of them had been hiding for a long time, and it took him a lot of effort.
Lu Jianming fell into deep thought and made up his mind after a long time.
"retreat!"
"The outpost is temporarily abandoned."
If it were someone else, he wouldn't need to be so wary.
But Lu Shen is different. Despite being younger than him, his nephew is outstanding in terms of intelligence, temperament, and ability.
He had to be careful.
"Don't worry, boss, I will pass on the message."
After saying that, Ali made a move to stand up and leave.
"You're just leaving like that?"
Is that how the conversation ended?
Aside from securing a promise to remain in the Lu family, it seems there's nothing else to offer.
So why did she take such a big risk to come out?
"What? Do you want to take me back to the Lu family for dinner?"
She didn't mind, but Li Anran probably wouldn't be very welcoming.
"Will the boss really help me?"
The current Jian Ruoxi is not as easy to deal with as she used to be.
After these few confrontations, she realized that it would be very difficult for her to defeat Jian Ruoxi on her own.
To succeed, she had to rely on external forces.
"Since the boss said it, he will definitely do it."
"Of course, you also need to show us your usefulness."
"It seems that Zhan Yaxin in the company is still blocking you. Find a way to get rid of her, gain a foothold in the finance department, and the boss will immediately help you."
Zhan Yaxin? Perfect, she's disliked her for a long time too.
He used this woman as a stepping stone to regain his boss's trust.
However, she still had one question.
“Ali, you and I are the same kind of people.”
"He pretends to have a great relationship with Jian Ruoxi on the surface, but behind her back, isn't he just plotting against her?"
Why are you acting all high and mighty with her?
Do you really think you can be invincible just because you're a favorite of the boss?
Before this, she wasn't even one of her maids.
Deep down, she still looked down on Ali.
Ali suddenly turned around and gave Li Anran a warning look.
"The boss's order is only to make you the young mistress of the Lu family. As for Miss Jian, if you dare to lay a finger on her..."
"I won't let you off easily."
Ali slowly approached Li Anran, staring blankly into her eyes, her gaze chilling.
"Also, I'm not the same as you, don't confuse me with you."
"It might be a good thing for Miss Jian to leave the Lu family and Young Master Lu, and I am capable of protecting her."
"Knock knock knock!"
Three knocks came from outside the door.
It was a code from the base, urging Ali to leave.
"Li Anran, you'd better remember what I said today."
Ali left without looking back.
Li Anran finally breathed a sigh of relief when she confirmed that Ali had really disappeared.
She had to admit that Ali had been spending too much time with the boss.
The aura emanating from him is becoming more and more like that of the boss; he scared her so much that she almost couldn't breathe just now.
She raised her hand and looked at the watch on her wrist.
"It's almost noon, it's time to go back."
If the servants discover that she is not at the Lu family home, it will be difficult to explain.
She walked out of the private room.
Lu Shen noticed Li Anran as soon as she appeared.
Just in time.
He reached for the napkin on the table, as if to wipe Jian Ruoxi's mouth.
Jian Ruoxi almost tactically dodged backward.
"No need, I can do it myself..."
Before she could even say "yes," she caught sight of a woman in the corner.
Even though the person was wrapped up very tightly, she could still tell at a glance that it was Li Anran.
No wonder Lu Shen made that move; he was trying to force her out.
That would be a good idea.
She leaned forward and pointed to the corner of her mouth.
"Ah Shen, wipe this for me."
Lu Shen was visibly taken aback.
If he remembered correctly, this was the first time Ruoxi had called him that.
The way she said those two words sounded exceptionally beautiful.
Huh? What's wrong with Lu Shen?
Jian Ruoxi looked at him with a puzzled expression.
When it comes to the crucial parts of acting, you can't just yell "cut" without it.
She lowered her voice and said to Lu Shen, "What's going on? Li Anran is right over there. Aren't we going to put on a show for her?"
Lu Shen's gaze was complicated.
Rather than saying he was acting, it would be more accurate to say he was using this excuse to get closer to Ruoxi.
Only Ruoxi remained oblivious.
He took a deep breath. "Sorry, I was daydreaming."
Seriously? You're getting distracted at a time like this?
Does he still want to find out who's behind this?
She looked at him with disappointment and frustration, her face full of helplessness.
However, her professional ethics as an actress compelled her to take it seriously, and she immediately adjusted her expression.
She waited expectantly for Lu Shen to wipe the corner of her mouth.
My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
