She was hesitating about contacting the professor when her cell phone rang. It was Tang Jingyuan.
"I'm coming to pick you up now! Tonight, we'll have dinner with the professor."
Lu Anning was delighted: "You went to find her?"
"If I don't go to her, I'm afraid you'll keep thinking about it. If you have any questions, go and ask her in person when you see her later."
Hearing Tang Jingyuan's tone, Lu Anning guessed that it shouldn't be the bad situation she thought, and her mood immediately improved.
But if you don't like it, then...
Lu An Ning didn't dare to continue making random guesses. She just waited until she saw him in person at dinner that night. Then she would ask him tentatively and she would understand.
When Tang Jingyuan came to pick her up, it was drizzling outside. In just half a day, it seemed like the dead of winter had arrived.
The wind was freezing cold, and Lu Anning tightened her coat. Tang Jingyuan came over with an umbrella and tied the scarf he had prepared in advance around her neck.
"It's getting cold! Get in the car first."
The car was heated to the hilt, and in the pink thermos was a pre-brewed red date ginger tea. A single sip melted the chill. Lu Anning poured another cup and held it to Tang Jingyuan's lips.
Tang Jingyuan was timid, so he lowered his head and drank it, and the car slowly drove towards the destination.
"The weather suddenly changed! Judging from the situation, it's probably going to snow."
"This winter is expected to be even colder. Wear more clothes these two days and don't catch a cold."
Lu Anning nodded obediently. She heard Tang Jingyuan's instructions in her ears, but she didn't care. She just looked at Tang Jingyuan, as if she wanted to know something in advance.
"What did Professor An say to you?"
"So anxious?"
Lu An Ning smiled and said, "If a woman approaches a man not out of love, then she has other motives. However, Professor An has everything my father has. I really can't imagine what she wants from my father."
Could it be that they think he is hypocritical and old?
Tang Jingyuan smiled meaningfully: "Professor An has lived in Kyoto before."
"An old acquaintance?"
“There’s quite a connection!”
These four words concealed too many stories. Lu Anning didn't dare to make any more guesses and just shut up.
Seeing that she suddenly stopped asking, Tang Jingyuan smiled and said, "Aren't you curious?"
"Ask any more, and I'll be interfering too much. We're old acquaintances, and we have a long history. She must know a lot about my father. Naturally, I don't have to worry about her being deceived. Ask any more, and I'll be crossing the line."
Although she was somewhat concerned, she also knew her limits.
Even though they knew each other before, neither my father nor Ji Yan seemed to know Professor An.
Could it be that the professor's appearance before was different from now?
She recalled the hidden hatred in Ji Yan's eyes when she saw the professor at the banquet. It was indeed not as simple as just meeting him.
Lu Anning put away his curiosity and stopped asking questions.
The car drove all the way to Uncle Yang's shop, and An Li was already waiting in the private room.
When Lu Anning and Tang Jingyuan entered, An Li had already brewed her favorite black tea. Warmth washed over her, and upon entering, Lu Anning took off her coat and greeted them respectfully.
A few people sat down and the dishes were served quickly. Seeing that the table was full of his favorite dishes, Lu Anning didn't think much about it. Before he saw the people, Lu Anning couldn't wait to ask a lot of questions. Now that he saw them, Lu Anning found that he didn't know where to start, so he simply lowered his head to eat.
An Li looked at the gentle and decent An Ning with joy in his eyes. When she looked up and made eye contact with him, he suppressed his emotions and continued eating without showing any expression.
Seeing that Lu An Ning showed no intention of speaking when they were halfway through the meal, Alice put down her bowl and chopsticks and took the initiative to start a conversation.
"I heard from Jingyuan that you were a little worried about me. How come you didn't say a word after seeing me?"
Lu An Ning paused, smiled awkwardly, and simply put down his bowl and chopsticks.
"I was a little worried at first, but after thinking about it carefully, I felt relieved."
"oh?"
Lu Anning nodded: "Maybe I consider you a friend, so I'm more concerned. If I think about it carefully, you are a senior, you must know what you are doing, how can I remind you? You must have your own reasons for doing anything."
An Li smiled slightly: "Don't you really want to know the reason?"
"Knowing too much is not a good thing. Don't worry, I understand the concept of 'sense of boundaries'. I just want to remind you that both my father and Madam Gu are not simple people, so you need to be cautious."
"If I were to stand against your father, would you help him?"
Lu Anning was stunned, staring at Alice, as if thinking about the truth of this sentence.
"You're against him?"
"I'm going to attack your father, so we..."
Lu Anning suddenly smiled: "I'll help you pass the knife! Willingly, unconditionally."
Her tone was firm, and her eyes were filled with surprise and excitement that even Alice couldn't believe it.
"Listen carefully, I'm talking about dealing with your father."
"That's right! What you are going to do is exactly what I am going to do. Since I can do it without getting my hands dirty, there is nothing wrong with doing something as trivial as handing over the knife! Professor An, I can help you unconditionally. After all, he is also my enemy."
The box suddenly became quiet. An Li looked at the face that was 70% similar to his own when he was young, even the determined eyes were exactly the same, and he felt mixed emotions.
She forced herself to suppress her emotions, steadied her voice, and asked, "You are father and daughter."
"Father and daughter can also be enemies. I dream of bringing his reputation to ruin!"
As she spoke, she clenched her fists, her eyes filled with hatred.
An Li's heart trembled slightly, and a sour feeling surged in his heart, but he controlled his emotions in time.
"I believe you! However, I already have a complete plan. I'll tell you when I need you. Approaching Gu Zhiwei and separating them is only the first step."
Lu Anning hesitated for a moment: "Professor An! I have a request."
"I won't do anything to your brothers. I know they are all good kids. I won't take the Gu family's property either."
Lu Anning's eyes lit up. How did the professor know what he wanted to say?
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