Upstairs, the old lady listened to the servant's report and nodded.
Did she really think she hadn't left anyone downstairs? She had already arranged for someone to keep watch downstairs and tell her what happened between Lu Shen and Jian Ruoxi after Lu Shen returned. Now, judging from the maid's description, it seems the two of them had a good chat; her arrangements this time hadn't been in vain.
Thinking of this, the old lady felt genuinely gratified and proudly raised the corners of her mouth.
The maid who had been following the old lady noticed the obvious change in her expression and sensed that she was much more relaxed and happy.
"Madam, it seems that the eldest young master and Jian Ruoxi have cleared up their misunderstanding and their relationship has become closer. You seem to be very happy about this result."
The maid chuckled silently and directly pointed out the reason for the old lady's change in mood, wanting to see the old lady's reaction.
Someone like the old lady, who is hypocritical and stubborn, certainly wouldn't admit it directly.
really.
Upon hearing the maid's words, the old lady immediately stopped smiling, and deliberately cleared her throat, feigning indifference: "No. Why would I be happy for them? Don't talk nonsense."
To be honest, her way of hiding her true feelings is quite similar to Lu Shen's. It's no wonder they're grandfather and granddaughter. Their arrogant demeanor is definitely a family trait.
Having been by her side for a long time and being close to her, the maid suddenly became bolder. Instead of backing down, she went a step further, her tone almost interrogative: "Madam, are you really sure you didn't? They were able to have a chance to talk alone tonight thanks to your arrangements. You're blatantly helping them. Not to mention Jian Ruoxi, the young master would definitely guess."
The old lady became even more uncomfortable. However, true to her decades-long reputation for being proud and aloof, she still maintained her stubbornness even at this point.
"How could I have openly helped them? I told you, I was just giving them a chance, and they made the best of it. So what if Ah Shen guessed it? Do you think I'm afraid of him finding out?"
As she spoke, the old lady seemed to feel embarrassed by being exposed like that, and couldn't help but mutter under her breath about her grandson's faults, "That boy Shen, how come he came back so quickly? I should have left Jian Ruoxi downstairs by herself, why did I even call Shen..."
The maid couldn't hold back any longer. While the old lady was still muttering and not paying attention to her, she covered her mouth and chuckled softly a few times.
Putting everything else aside, the old lady's proud and aloof demeanor is actually quite adorable.
Downstairs, seeing that it was just him and Jian Ruoxi, Lu Shen thought for a moment and then whispered some of the current progress to Jian Ruoxi: "The people behind Li Anran can't hold back anymore. Zhan Yaxin's experience is the best example. You probably don't know yet, but Zhan Yaxin was framed by Li Anran and betrayed company secrets. She has now left the Lu Group."
"What? So she really leaked the Lu Group's secrets?"
Jian Ruoxi hurriedly asked a question.
"Don't worry, that company has had a long-standing cooperative relationship with Lu's Group. They returned the confidential documents in time, and Lu's Group was not substantially affected."
Lu Shen quickly explained to Jian Ruoxi, feeling touched that Jian Ruoxi was concerned about the safety of the Lu Group at the first moment.
Jian Ruoxi was relieved and began to think about Zhan Yaxin: "It's good that she wasn't affected... But I don't understand, what use is Zhan Yaxin? How can you conclude from her that the people behind Li Anran can't hold back anymore?"
"Because this matter might be a 'pledge of allegiance,' a 'pledge of allegiance' from Li Anran to the people behind her."
Lu Shen patiently explained to her, but didn't say too much, afraid that Jian Ruoxi would be confused. "In short, now, I will send someone to follow Zhan Yaxin. Maybe we can get some information from her. That way, if we need it in the future, we won't be completely helpless."
"Okay. You know more about this than I do. Since you've already made arrangements, just go ahead and do it."
Although Jian Ruoxi still didn't quite understand, she trusted Lu Shen's judgment. After all, this wasn't her area of expertise, so she could just leave it to Lu Shen.
"I'm not worried about the company right now. There's nothing to worry about with Li Anran's actions there. I have people keeping an eye on her, so she can't cause any major trouble. My main concern right now is my family."
Lu Shen frowned as he spoke, sighed, and stroked Jian Ruoxi's hair, his voice full of worry, "You're pregnant now. If Li Anran causes trouble at home, I'm afraid something will happen to you."
"Don't worry about that. Everything's fine here at home; I can handle it."
Jian Ruoxi squeezed his hand reassuringly, trying to give him some strength and put his mind at ease. "Besides, Lu Jin is still here at home. Don't you trust your sister's abilities? Lu Jin and I will protect the Lu family together, including the old lady. We won't let anything happen to the family. You can just focus on handling the company's affairs."
"good."
Lu Shen smiled and grasped Jian Ruoxi's hand in return, "You all must be careful in everything you do."
He really didn't want anything to happen to them.
"knew."
Jian Ruoxi responded softly, letting Lu Shen hold her hand without any intention of pulling away.
"Alright, it's getting late. It's not appropriate to stay here any longer. You need to take care of your health."
Seeing that it was indeed very late, Lu Shen forbade Jian Ruoxi from sitting downstairs any longer. Going back to rest was the most important thing for her to do.
"Now that I'm back, you don't need to sit here anymore, right?"
Lu Shen smiled and gently pinched Jian Ruoxi's nose, his tenderness and affection making Jian Ruoxi's cheeks blush.
"Who, who's waiting for you? Stop being so presumptuous."
Jian Ruoxi turned her head away and retorted to him in a low voice.
She was determined not to admit to Lu Shen that she was waiting for him.
"Really not? You can't fool me."
Lu Shen smiled and picked up Jian Ruoxi. "Alright, I'll take you to rest. Don't worry, the servants aren't here, no one will see you."
Jian Ruoxi initially wanted to resist, but after hearing what Lu Shen said, she hesitated for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
However, some things happen quietly.
That very night, Han Mingyi received a message from an unknown number on her phone.
Han Mingyi initially thought she had received some kind of harassing message.
She was about to delete it as usual when she glanced at it, her fingertip paused, but she couldn't click the "delete" option.
It was a message from an unknown number. The message gave her the address of a coffee shop and told her to go there the next day.
The message also said that he had information that Han Mingyi would definitely be interested in, and he would be happy to share it with her.
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