After everyone left, Zhong Ling looked at Lu An Ning with curiosity.
"Mr. Lu, was that the young master of the Gong family you were investigating? He looked quite young! So, he didn't cause you any trouble, right?"
Lu An Ning realized belatedly that Gong Ming had come to the company to find her under the pretext of "asking for an explanation." As a result, he didn't seem to make things difficult for her after making such a special trip. He just... asked for her contact information?
Lu Anning thought of Gong Ming's eyes, which seemed harmless but were actually aggressive, and became increasingly unable to guess what he was thinking.
She shook her head: "It's a small matter, but it didn't cause any trouble."
Zhong Ling patted her chest lightly. "I thought he was here to cause trouble. After all, wasn't he the one who leaked Professor An's past to the reporters? So, what exactly does this guy want to do?"
Lu Anning shook her head. She was also confused by this question. In any case, it wasn't a bad thing to be more vigilant.
Zhong Ling muttered to herself, "However, just looking at him is still very pleasing to the eye. He fascinated quite a few people while we were waiting just now."
"Be careful! Although the little wolfdog is cute, it can bite."
Zhong Ling uttered a "tsk" sound, came to her senses, and immediately changed the subject.
Lu Anning didn't hear from Gong Ming all afternoon. He had said he would choose the dining location, and as it was almost time to get off work, she hesitated with her phone in hand, not wanting to contact him.
"Maybe it will be better after I finish my work."
She was planning to call and confirm if there was no news by the time she got off work. If he didn't have time, that would be best, as he wouldn't say she was being insincere in her offer to apologize. Just as she was thinking this, her phone vibrated. Speak of the devil, here comes the devil.
This is a message from Gong Ming!
"Is Mr. Lu done with his work? I'll wait for you downstairs."
Lu Anning replied "right away", stood up, packed up his things, and left work.
Eat early and go home early.
In the elevator, Tang Jingyuan sent a message: Be careful when you are having dinner or social events, I will pick you up afterward.
Lu Anning smiled and nodded obediently in response. The elevator door opened and she walked out. Before she left, she heard a lot of noise coming from outside the company.
The girls exclaimed one after another and talked a lot.
Lu Anning walked to the door and saw a red sports car parked in front of the company. Gong Ming, wearing a black haute couture suit, was leaning against the car, his left hand holding a large bouquet of champagne roses, his right hand in his pocket, smiling and greeting the girls passing by.
Lu Anning froze in place, subconsciously wanting to turn around and leave.
They were having a social dinner, so what was Gong Ming trying to do by appearing so ostentatiously at the company gate? Those who didn't know would have thought he was vying for some girl.
Before Lu An Ning could react, Gong Ming had already spotted her and waved to greet her. His innocent smile made him look like a young male college student fresh out of the workforce.
If she had not seen Gong Ming's methods in the nightclub, she would really think that this man had no offensive power.
"An Ning! I'm here."
With this shout, everyone looked towards her.
Lu Anning's lips trembled slightly. It was only their third meeting, and who told him that they were familiar enough to call each other by their names?
Gong Ming took the initiative to run over with the flowers, as if he didn't want to give Lu An Ning a chance to hide.
"Mr. Gong, what are you doing?"
Gong Ming looked at her innocently: "Don't you like it? Don't you girls all like this? I prepared this especially for you."
Lu Anning took a deep breath and almost fainted.
He must have done it on purpose!
"Mr. Gong, we are just having a simple meal. Besides, I am the one who apologizes to you. You are..."
Before she could finish her words, Gong Ming stuffed the flowers into Lu Anning's arms.
"Alright! The place to eat is a bit far away. If we dawdle any longer, we'll be stuck in traffic. Let's get in the car!"
Lu Anning was pushed into the car by Gong Ming. The red Aston Martin roared away from the company gate, attracting too many people's attention. At that moment, Lu Anning wished he could hide himself completely.
Only after they walked away did she feel a little relieved.
Gong Ming's teasing voice came from his ears: "Why? Mr. Lu has never dated other men like this before? Flowers and sports cars, isn't this the most basic thing?"
Lu Anning rolled his eyes. "Mr. Gong, we don't have a special relationship. I hope that things like today won't happen again. Leave your flowers and sports car to girls in need! I'm married."
Lu An Ning put the flowers aside and deliberately showed the wedding ring on her ring finger to remind Gong Ming not to do meaningless things. She was no longer at the age of being ignorant of worldly affairs.
"Oh? So your husband has never given you flowers? Or, has he never picked you up in a sports car?"
"Mr. Gong!"
"You can call me by my name, or call me Ming."
"I don't think we're that familiar with each other. As for how my husband and I get along, there's no need to tell you. He's calm and reserved, and he wouldn't do something so childish."
"Then you're wrong! Men only show their childish side in front of the people they love. Tsk! Could it be that your husband doesn't love you at all?"
Lu Anning's face darkened immediately: "Mr. Gong, please be careful with your words."
She clenched her fists, trying to maintain a smile on her face, and kept telling herself to stay calm. After this meal, she didn't want to have any contact with this man again, lest she get so angry that she developed high blood pressure.
"That's the name people use for my dad! Actually, I'm quite young."
"younger brother?"
Gong Ming raised his eyebrows and suddenly laughed out loud: "If you like, you can also call me that. I don't mind! After all, as a man! Youth is the biggest advantage."
Lu Anning rolled his eyes and didn't bother to respond. The car suddenly became quiet, with only the whistling sound of the wind in his ears.
The car drove all the way to the suburbs and arrived at a private club called "Qingyu Tower".
The antique style is somewhat similar to Zuixianju.
"I bought this place and renovated it after returning to China. You are the first guest here."
Lu Anning suddenly realized. No wonder she had never heard of this place before.
Afterwards, Gong Ming finally behaved somewhat normally. He took Lu An Ning on a tour and introduced the environment of Qingyu Tower. As Gong Ming had said, they were the only two guests here.
The two of them sat down on the pavilion on the high platform, and they could see the night view of the entire Qingyu Tower.
Pavilions and towers abound, and before you lies a vast lotus pond, with a stage built on the water. At this very moment, beauties in ancient costumes are performing songs and dances. The scene before you is comparable to the life enjoyed by ancient princes and nobles.
I have to say that the place Gong Ming chose is really good.
"We agreed that I should treat you to a meal, but you brought me to your place instead. How do I handle this?"
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