"Ms. Lu, some people say you're willing to sacrifice your beauty just to sign a deal. Is that true?"
"Ms. Lu Anning, what do you want to say about the recent online reports of you and a mysterious wealthy man going to and from top clubs?"
"Excuse me, after being kicked out of the Lu family, were you kept by a wealthy man and are trying to squeeze into the circle of power and wealth in Jiangcheng?"
"When you refused the marriage alliance with the Pei family, were you deliberately putting on a show to boost your own status?"
Lu An Ning quickly calmed down, his face sullen, and his cold gaze swept over everyone. His powerful aura silenced everyone present.
"I'm right here. If you want the answers, don't worry. I'll answer them one by one." Lu Anning's composure surprised many reporters. Even experienced Chinese celebrities wouldn't be able to maintain her composure in a situation like today.
Is she shameless and doesn't care, or is she just upright and not afraid of being criticized?
Lu Anning cleared his throat. "First, you all suggested that I sacrificed my beauty to sign a deal. Please provide evidence. Besides, is there anything wrong with me going to the club and meeting clients? No one says I can't have rich friends! As for being kept, that's pure nonsense. Who said that just because I drive a luxury car I'm being kept? And what about refusing marriage? Do I need to ask everyone's consent to marry someone? What a joke!"
For a moment, many reporters looked at each other in surprise. They didn't expect Lu Anning to be so confident in front of the media cameras.
"I've noted the names of several of your media outlets. Maliciously fabricating facts to defame others' reputations constitutes defamation. Go back and tell your bosses, and expect to receive my lawyer's letter!"
After Lu Anning finished speaking, he pushed through the crowd and walked into the company with his back straight, leaving a bunch of reporters standing at the door. They didn't react until the figure disappeared.
The Lu family's adopted daughter is not to be trifled with!
Not far away, a black Maybach rolled up its window and drove towards the underground garage.
Tang Jingyuan curled his lips slightly. He had originally wanted to wait and see in the dark. If Lu Anning couldn't handle it, he could step in later. Unexpectedly, this woman managed to handle it all by herself. He really underestimated her courage and determination.
As soon as Lu Anning went upstairs, Zhong Ling immediately grabbed Lu Anning, her face full of worry: "Team Leader, are you okay?"
Lu Anning smiled: "What can happen to me? Can they eat me?"
Zhong Ling chuckled. She had forgotten her team leader's abilities. A few reporters really couldn't do anything to her. However, with all the rumors going around, if it were her, she'd probably be too worried to sleep, let alone come to work.
Lu Anning was not afraid of rumors, but he just didn't understand what Lu Yunxi's purpose was in doing this.
Just to tarnish her reputation?
But those were not facts, and the Lu family knew it very well. It would not be difficult for her to clarify, so Lu Yunxi's actions would not have much effect.
Just when she was confused, Tang Jingyuan sent her an invitation to the mayor's wife's birthday party, inviting him to attend.
Lu Anning stared at the invitation for a long time before suddenly understanding. Lu Yunxi had been busy with so many things, and the focus must be on this birthday party!
Without waiting for Lu Anning to reply, Tang Jingyuan sent another message: You and I will go to the birthday dinner on Saturday as your wife.
Lu Anning stared at his phone for a long time before replying: OK.
If she attended the birthday dinner as Tang Jingyuan's wife, all the rumors would be self-defeating.
Is Tang Jingyuan helping her clarify?
The same news reached Lu Yunxi's ears, and she had already dragged Du Man to the mall to pick out a dress. The invitation was for Pei Chengyi, and she was just there as a female companion, but this was enough to make her excited.
Number One Academy was a government-sponsored project, and the mayor's wife's birthday party was attended by the city's most influential people. If she had the chance to attend, she would definitely seek an opportunity to meet the mayor and his wife. As long as she could get the mayor's approval, winning the project would be a sure win.
"Mom, I can attend the mayor's wife's birthday dinner. This is a good thing. Why are you frowning?"
"Nothing. I just thought that your sister is having a hard time now that she's trapped by rumors. For a woman, reputation is the most important thing."
Lu Yunxi snorted lightly: "That's her own fault. Besides, I am your biological daughter. She has occupied my place for so many years, so she deserves to pay a price. It's her fault for not listening in the first place. Have you forgotten how Dad scolded you?"
Duman's expression changed instantly: "I'm just too soft-hearted. It would be good to teach her a lesson."
Lu Yunxi smiled with satisfaction and pulled Duman into a high-end dress shop.
Just wait! On the evening of her birthday party, she wanted to show everyone in Jiangcheng what a real rich girl looked like.
The mayor's wife's birthday party was only open to the most powerful people in Jiangcheng. Even Lu Zhenghao didn't get an invitation. Lu Yunxi was present at the party, and Lu Zhenghao repeatedly urged her to make a good impression on the mayor's wife and pave the way for the future strengthening of the Lu family.
Seeing Lu Yunxi all dressed up and ready to go, Lu Zhenghao was filled with emotion. As expected of his daughter, she had only just returned to the Lu family, but she already had the aura of a wealthy family's daughter. It must be his good genes.
Unlike Lu Anning, that ungrateful person, who he had kept for so many years only to go against him in the end.
So what if she married Mr. Pei Sanye? If she had a bad reputation, she would still not be able to gain a firm foothold. Lu Zhenghao watched his daughter leave with a satisfied smile. Next, he just had to wait for his daughter to bring back good news.
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