"I hope you can keep your word this time. I don't have the patience to wait for you to experiment again and again," the bald man said impatiently.
"Lu Shen just went to see Jian Ruoxi. You were so comfortable letting him go there? Aren't you afraid he'll choose Jian Ruoxi again?"
Upon hearing Jian Ruoxi's name, a terrifying and ferocious look appeared on Li Anran's face.
"I guessed what you were saying. The reason I let Li Anran go is because I know Lu Shen. He will definitely stand on my side this time."
"Wait, send someone to monitor me." Li Anran looked around the ward in fear, trying to figure out what was wrong.
"Don't bother looking, you won't find it." The bald man looked at the TV screen, which showed Li Anran searching for the surveillance footage.
He picked up his wine glass with great interest and thoroughly enjoyed the moment.
"Li Anran, I advise you to put away your little schemes. You think you can get rid of me by becoming the young mistress of the Lu family? You're dreaming."
"Since I have the ability to send you back to the Lu family, I also have the ability to make you fall from a high place."
"What was the license plate number of the car that hit the old man of the Lu family? I think I need to watch the video again to remember it."
Li Anran's hand holding the phone was trembling uncontrollably. She forced herself to calm down, knowing very well that she was under the bald man's surveillance no matter what she did.
"Don't worry, I know what to do."
Lu Shen arrived at the place he had arranged to meet Jian Ruoxi. Jian Ruoxi was sitting by the window, turning her head to look out the window, and her eyes met Lu Shen's.
Neither of them moved; the barrier between them was more than just a pane of glass.
Jian Ruoxi even silently wished that time could stand still at this moment.
Even with a barrier between them, Jian Ruoxi didn't need to worry about anything. Looking at Lu Shen, her eyes were filled with longing.
When Lu Shen came in, Jian Ruoxi concealed her emotions very well. As an actress, this was something she could do quite easily.
If you really think about it, it's only been a few days since she last saw Lu Shen, but it feels like a century has passed.
"I heard that Li Anran had an accident." Jian Ruoxi thought she would be very sad and upset, but on the contrary, she was very calm, which surprised even herself.
Lu Shen nodded, and then explained why he had not kept his appointment that night.
"I'm sorry I didn't come to see you that day."
"Li Anran sent me a suicide note."
This was something Jian Ruoxi hadn't expected; she hadn't realized that Li Anran would go to such lengths for Lu Shen.
If it were her, she couldn't do it.
If we calculate it this way, does it mean that she didn't love Lu Shen as much as Li Anran?
Now, besides Lu Shen, there's also her child and her acting career. These things are pushing her forward and constantly demanding that she be strong.
Jian Ruoxi placed her hand on her belly, feeling the baby's movements. At that moment, Jian Ruoxi felt full of strength.
"How is she now?"
Lu Shen looked up at Jian Ruoxi in front of him. He saw no emotion in her, no sadness or grief as before. Instead, her indifferent expression startled him.
He had a strange feeling. Even though Jian Ruoxi was sitting right across from him, he felt that she was very, very far away from him.
After today, they may never be able to go back to the way things were before.
Lu Shen picked up the coffee in front of him, took a sip, and couldn't taste any sugar in it at all.
So bitter!
"When I arrived, Li Anran had already cut her wrists. The doctor said that if I had arrived any later, she might have..."
Jian Ruoxi understood what he didn't say: if Li Anran died, Lu Shen would probably never be able to forgive himself.
Is his life still in danger?
The first time Lu Shen sat opposite her, Jian Ruoxi didn't look at him, but looked out the window instead.
"After she woke up, she was also diagnosed with depression and mental health issues."
"The doctor said that she will need to rest and avoid any stimulation in the future."
Jian Ruoxi put down the stirring spoon in her hand. "Okay, I've asked all the questions I needed to ask. I have nothing more to say."
Only the baby in her womb knows best how she asked these questions so calmly.
"What are your plans for the future?" Lu Shen lowered his eyes, hiding his reluctance in his heart.
"Keep filming."
Leaving the Lu family has one advantage: no one will stop her from acting anymore.
The old lady finally got her wish and made Li Anran her granddaughter-in-law; she must be laughing in her dreams.
No matter what, Li Anran still has the identity of a young lady from the Li family.
“I know you’ve always wanted to return to the entertainment industry, but you’ve been away for three years.”
"Three years is enough for an industry to change. Do you think it will still be the place you are familiar with?"
Marrying into the Lu family, while costing her the opportunity to pursue her dreams, also provided her with three years of security to a certain extent.
The entertainment industry is a battle for resources. Offending powerful figures or making the slightest mistake can lead to disgrace and ruin.
"So, this is what you really think. Your willingness to let me act in movies before was just talk."
"You still have prejudices against the entertainment industry."
Actually, it wasn't that he didn't want Jian Ruoxi to return to the entertainment industry.
After seeing how radiant she was on set, he knew that only there was the most suitable place for her.
Being alone with herself will only dim her brilliance.
Perhaps they should switch roles.
Looking at Jian Ruoxi, Lu Shen hesitated, wanting to defend himself, but finally gave up. "Yes, the Lu family has always been like this. You knew that all along, didn't you?"
Lu Shen took out a card from his suit pocket and handed it to Jian Ruoxi, saying, "The entertainment industry is tough. Having this will make things easier for you."
Bank card? Is this compensation for the mistaken payment a while ago?
She accepted them without hesitation, saying, "Thanks, I really need these."
"The password is your birthday."
These words surprised Jian Ruoxi. "You remember my birthday? That's a bit strange." She thought that in Lu Shen's heart, he would only ever remember Li Anran's birthday.
Now, the person in front of her has finally remembered her birthday, but she feels no joy at all.
"Young Master Lu, thank you for your kindness. This is what I deserve, so I won't stand on ceremony with you. We're even now."
Jian Ruoxi put the bank card away and left a message for Lu Shen before leaving.
"But I completely disagree with what you just said."
"The entertainment industry has some dark sides, but I am no longer the Jian Ruoxi I used to be."
"From now on, I, Jian Ruoxi, will prove my abilities with my actions and make a name for myself in the entertainment industry. Young Master Lu, just you wait and see."
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