Chapter 170 Suggesting a Breakup
After several days, Qianjue didn't look much different, except that he hadn't shaved his beard properly and was no longer wearing a black suit.
Upon closer inspection, something seemed wrong with his legs.
It looks like he's injured.
Shang Wu turned to the side, gesturing for Qian Jue to come to her office to talk.
Aying was still worried, so she instructed others to prepare tea and followed closely behind, fearing that this person might do something to harm Shang Wu.
Qianjue's expression remained as gloomy and cold as ever, but he showed no intention of approaching Shang Wu, instead placing a package on the table.
“When you were staying at Wanhu, you left some things behind, and the gentleman asked me to pack them up and send them over.”
Shang Wu paused for a moment, then nodded when she saw some skincare products in the bag.
"good."
Qianjue nodded slightly: "Goodbye."
He turned and left.
Only then did Shang Wu see clearly the condition of his legs; he was indeed limping when he walked.
She couldn't help but blurt out, "What happened to your leg?"
These words seemed to have flipped a switch, and Qianjue suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked coldly at Shangwu.
Shang Wu felt her breath catch in her throat as he stared at her with such hatred in his eyes, and she found herself unconsciously becoming tense.
Qianjue sneered: "Isn't it all because of you that I became like this? I worked for the master, and when the young master came back to settle accounts with us, he broke my legs and made the master and me move out of Wanhu."
"You must be very happy now, right? The young master is protecting you like this, even going so far as to drive away his own father."
Shang Wu's breathing became slightly labored, and he was unable to speak.
She had been targeted by Lu Zheng and had nowhere to turn. In his fear and rage, Lu Rang took action against everyone who had caused her harm.
She knew Lu Rang would target Qian Jue, but she didn't expect Qian Jue's legs to turn out like this.
And Lu Zheng.
Regardless of how Lu Zheng treated her, at least until now, he was the victim.
He has never targeted businesses, harmed Nguyen Ngoc Chye, or made any public appearances over the years.
He only made his move because he didn't want her to be with Lu Rang.
She couldn't forgive Lu Zheng for what he had done, but when she thought about what he had been through, she couldn't bring herself to hate him.
At least Lu Zheng could have completely disregarded Yu Ruyun's will and attacked their family, but he didn't choose to do so.
Shang Wu pursed her lips.
"May I see Mr. Lu? I have some questions for him."
Qianjue paused for two seconds, then took out her phone and called Lu Zheng.
As expected, Lu Zheng agreed.
Shang Wu immediately put down her work and followed Qian Jue.
Qianjue drove her to a high-end private nursing home.
There were only a few people inside, but a large number of caregivers and doctors.
Shang Wu looked around: "Did Lu Rang arrange for his father to retire here?"
"This is the Yu family's own nursing home. Only members of the Yu family who are unable to take care of themselves or do not want to live in Wanhu can come here to live out their retirement."
"From now on, it's highly likely that you'll stay here forever and never be able to return to Wanhu."
Qianjue limped forward, her voice muffled.
Shang Wu followed him inside and asked softly, "Why can't we go back anymore? Was this Lu Rang's instruction?"
Qianjue glanced at her coldly: "Don't you know this best in your heart? You and your master can't get along, so naturally you can't live together. If the young master wants to marry you into Wanhu, what will your master say?"
Shang Wu frowned: "I'm not going back to Wanhu. I'll talk to Lu Rang about it later and let you go back."
Qianjue seemed to have heard something unbelievable, turned around to look at her, her eyes filled with a hint of doubt.
"Are you out of your mind? How could you be so kind?"
Shang Wu said irritably, "It's none of your business. Anyway, this is my decision."
She quickened her pace and saw Lu Zheng sitting by the lake fishing, so she left Qianjue behind and went over to him.
"You've arrived."
Lu Zheng was still focused on the lake.
Shang Wu walked closer.
"I've come to see how you're doing."
Lu Zheng asked calmly, "Is this necessary?"
Shang Wu pursed her lips: "Yes, at least I still have something I want to say to you."
Lu Zheng put down his fishing rod and looked at her silently, indicating that she should speak her mind.
"I never imagined that you had such a grudge against my parents in the past."
"I was shocked when I found out."
“I understand your reluctance to let me be with Lu Rang, but I cannot accept all the harm you have caused me.”
“Go back to Wanhu. Even if I marry Lu Rang in the future, I will not go back to live in the Yu family. It is not suitable for me.”
As Shang Wu slowly finished speaking, she noticed that Lu Zheng's expression had become somewhat subtle.
Lu Zheng stared intently, his gaze focused yet sharp.
Faced with his expression, Shang Wu couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable, wondering why he looked at her like that.
After a long while, Lu Zheng finally looked away.
"Your eyes are just like Ruan Yuzhi's; I didn't like your appearance the moment I saw you."
"You are so much like her, so much so that I can't help but vent my hatred on you."
Do you know what this means?
Shang Wu could probably guess what he was going to say, but she still shook her head.
Lu Zheng looked at the calm lake: "This means that you can never get rid of the fact that you are Ruan Yuzhi's daughter. To be honest, I don't recommend that you marry Lu Rang. It's not that I hate you or have a prejudice against you. I'm serious. I suggest that you two not be together."
Shang Wu didn't want to hear such words at this time.
She needs some positive encouragement.
Just like Ah Ying said, it will all pass, things will be alright.
Instead of Lu Zheng repeatedly reminding her that she looked too much like the woman who killed Lu Rang's mother.
“Our family has a deep-seated grudge against Ruan Yuzhi. Lu Rang is the most sentimental and filial son.”
"You can tell by how serious his mental illness is and how he has tormented himself over the years."
"He won't have any complaints about you, but looking at you, he can't get over that hurdle in his heart. He's happy on the surface but under pressure inside. Do you understand what I mean?"
Lu Zheng's slow and deliberate words were tantamount to sentencing Shang Wu to death.
Shang Wu shook her head, trying to ignore the panic in her heart.
"I will protect our relationship and find a way to make him fully accept me."
Lu Zheng laughed: "Young people are so arrogant. Do as you please. Anyway, I believe Ruan Yuzhi will get her comeuppance."
"Your decision to sever ties with the business and take the company away is a kind of retribution."
Shang Wu couldn't stand it any longer, so she gave a few perfunctory words and left.
She sat in the car, rubbing her temples, feeling extremely tired.
Qianjue was responsible for taking her back, and on the way he said, "I am the master's nephew, you shouldn't know about this."
Shang Wu snapped out of her daze in surprise.
"What did you say?"
Qianjue looked ahead: "Yes, my name is Lu Qianjue. I am the master's nephew. I followed him only because my parents are no longer here. I am grateful to him for taking me into the Yu family, and I also want him and the young master to become better."
“If you can’t give the young master happiness, or if he has to stay with you in pain, you should let go. There are only a few people in our Yu family, and we can’t let them all be ruined by you.”
Shang Wu's breathing gradually quickened, her lips tightened, and she remained motionless for a long time.
She suddenly had a strong urge to see Lu Rang.
"Take me to the dock."
Lu Rang has been busy getting the ferry business back on track lately, working tirelessly at the dock.
Shangwu Management Company is also very busy, so this is their first time here.
There is a three-story detached house next to the dock.
The first floor houses the service windows and coordination areas, the second floor contains the management offices, and the third floor is a lounge and meeting room, as well as the place where Lu Zheng used to handle his work.
Just as Shang Wu arrived at the office on the third floor and was about to knock on the door to go in, she saw a man and a woman sitting opposite each other through the blinds.
She stopped in her tracks. She couldn't see the woman's face, but she saw Lu Rang smiling and staring intently at her.
Shang Wu suddenly realized that she hadn't seen Lu Rang like this in a long time.
A laugh free of any impurities or worries.
When facing her, Lu Rang would always avoid her gaze and always take care of her gently and considerately.
The ease and comfort they used to share were gone.
It wasn't their fault, yet they have to bear the consequences.
Shang Wu saw the contract in the woman's hand and realized that she was simply there to discuss work.
Could someone like that really make Lu Rang happier than being with her?
Shang Wu watched quietly for a few seconds, then turned and left.
As soon as she arrived downstairs, the receptionist who came towards her paused, looking quite surprised.
"Miss Shang, why are you out so soon? Have you seen the young master?"
Shang Wu smiled and said, "I've already met them. I have other things to do, so I'll head back first."
"good."
The receptionist watched her leave, scratching his head.
Shang Wu got into the car and pursed her lips: "If Lu Rang is with me, he really won't be that happy. What should I do?"
Qianjue looked at her in the rearview mirror.
"Then you should give up."
Shang Wu raised her head and looked at him, her gaze gradually becoming unwavering and resolute.
"I will not give up unless he tells me himself that he is unhappy and wants to break up."
She seemed to be speaking to Qianjue, but also to herself.
Qianjue did not respond, staring blankly ahead, as if he could not hear what she was saying.
Shang Wu took out her phone, brought up the chat interface, and after a moment's consideration, sent a message to Lu Rang.
I've made a reservation for dinner tonight; come with me.
Lu Rang replied almost instantly.
【good. 】
Shang Wu breathed a sigh of relief.
It doesn't matter.
She believed that Lu Rang was also trying to process what had happened before and would not think about separating from her for even a second.
Shang Wu finally smiled a little more.
When she returned to the company and went upstairs, she found that every employee had a strange expression on their face.
It was as if something had happened, but no one dared to say anything in front of her.
Shang Wu frowned and went to the top-floor office.
As she passed the secretary's office, she saw Ah Ying staring at the computer screen with a grim expression.
Shang Wu paused, then quietly approached and saw the news content on the screen.
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