Chapter 73 How about we consider marriage first, then love?
Zhou Yanci grabbed Ji Yu by the collar, her face dark with anger.
"Ji Yu, are you crazy? You're trying to jump off a building on the Yu family's turf, are you deliberately trying to cause me trouble?!"
Ji Yu's face turned pale, and she dared not utter a sound.
Shang Wu stood in front of Ji Yu, frowning: "Look how scared you've made her! Even if she did something wrong, she's only sorry to me. Even if she's guilty, she shouldn't be tortured by the people in your villa. It's no wonder she's jumping off a building to commit suicide."
Zhou Yanci was taken aback, not expecting that she already knew.
Shang Wu pressed, "You are the one who caused her to jump off the building. What right do you have to demand an explanation from her?"
After being berated by her, Zhou Yanci said aggrievedly, "But I was only doing it for your own good, to stand up for you..."
"Is all this commotion for my own good?" Shang Wu impatiently looked away, crossing her arms. "From now on, I'll take care of Ji Yu. You go and deal with the trouble in the villa area."
Zhou Yanci had nothing to say and could only nod.
Shang Wu glanced at him: "The problem lies with you. Don't expect anyone to solve it for you."
The once powerful and influential CEO of the Zhou Group, who once commanded respect on his boat, was now being reprimanded and left feeling dejected.
Zhou Yanci said helplessly, "Awu, can't you be nicer to me? I feel like you don't love me anymore after you forgave me. Is it because I saved your life before that you're only staying with me now?"
A hint of mockery flashed across Shang Wu's eyes.
She replied with the universal formula: "There's nothing I can do if that's how you think."
Zhou Yanci almost choked on her breath: "But I still want to take Ji Yu with me..."
“I don’t like repeating myself. She’s under my control now, understand?” Shang Wu interrupted him.
Zhou Yanci clenched her fists, a hint of anger flashing in her eyes.
Shang Wu immediately retorted, "Or are you trying to break up with me in order to forcibly take her away?"
Her words carried a threat.
Zhou Yanci's clenched fist loosened and tightened again.
In front of Shang Wu, he felt so insignificant that he wasn't even worthy of carrying her shoes.
Is it really necessary?
It's like having an affair once, and you're forever nailed to the pillar of shame.
If Shang Wu continues to treat him this way in the future, wouldn't that be worse than death?
When Zhou Yanci came to the ward just now, she saw Lu Rang again.
Did his words have no effect on Shang Wu at all?
Why does Shang Wu still take Lu Rang with her wherever she goes?
A jumble of thoughts flashed through Zhou Yanci's mind in an instant, and in the end, she could only nod.
"Fine, I'll leave now and not worry about anything here. Don't be angry with me, okay?"
He reached out and tugged at Shang Wu's sleeve.
Shang Wu brushed it away and patted the spot where he had grabbed her a few times, as if she thought it was dirty.
Zhou Yanci gritted her teeth, feeling both sad and angry.
But knowing that he was in the wrong, he could only grit his teeth and bear it.
Anyway, Shang Wu's attitude can't stay like this forever.
Once they calm down and time passes, they'll obediently follow his every word.
He was waiting for that day.
Zhou Yanci consoled herself and left.
When Shang Wu turned around, she met Ji Yu's ghost-like expression.
Ji Yu was dumbfounded and shocked.
"You used to be so obedient and submissive to Zhou Yanci, how come he doesn't dare to utter a word in front of you now? What did you do to make him like this?"
She felt that when she was locked in the villa, Zhou Yanci was gradually preparing to kick Shang Wu out, but she never expected that Zhou Yanci would now be as humble as a dog in front of Shang Wu.
The company's assets and everything else were all taken by Shang Wu.
What does he even do?
Ji Yu felt nauseous and increasingly regretful.
If she had known Shang Wu was so clever and resourceful, she shouldn't have teamed up with Zhou Yanci.
Looking back on those days, Shang Wu was truly exceptional to her.
They gave her everything she could eat and wear, treating her like their own sister.
If she hadn't sided with Zhou Yanci and instead chosen to attach herself to Shang Wu, Shang Wu would now be Shang Shang's daughter, and she would be half of Shang Shang's daughter, with a bright future ahead of her.
What kind of good men would a business owner find for her without trying every possible way?
Even if she wanted to marry a powerful or wealthy person in the city, merchants would go to great lengths to help her find a good match.
The more Ji Yu thought about these things, the more she regretted her situation.
Seeing that Shang Wu wanted to leave, she spoke up weakly.
“A-Wu”.
Being called that by her made Shang Wu feel even more nauseous than eating a piece of lard.
She turned around and said expressionlessly, "What do you want now?"
Ji Yu's eyes flickered, and tears streamed down her face. "I know I was wrong. I'm so sorry. I've only just realized that after all this time, you're the one who's been the best to me. If I'm truly repentant, can you forgive me?"
Shang Wu's eyes turned icy cold in an instant, devoid of any warmth.
“I can forgive you, as long as you erase all the things that happened to my brother in prison from the past and turn my brother into an outstanding and upright young master of a business with no criminal record.”
Ji Yu opened her mouth, but in an instant, all the light in her eyes disappeared.
"You know perfectly well that this is impossible."
"Yes, the harm you've done to the Shang family can never be made up for. You deserve to spend your life like a rat in a sewer, spending your life in a dark and hopeless prison to atone for your sins! I will not forgive you, nor do I have the right to forgive on behalf of my brother and the others!"
Shang Wu turned around and walked away without looking back.
Ji Yu collapsed onto the bed, feeling utterly hopeless, and couldn't help but cry out.
Shang Wu went out, but Lu Rang was not there.
She looked around but didn't see anyone. Just as she was about to go downstairs to look for someone, she saw Lu Rang standing opposite a woman at the corner of the stairs in the emergency exit.
She instinctively held her breath and quietly hid to the side.
The woman sighed: "If I hadn't come to the law firm to find you today, when would you have told me the truth? You were doing just fine as a lawyer, why did you go and become a legal advisor for Chengzhou Group? I heard you were still working for that woman, from handling her cases to becoming her advisor, what exactly are you trying to do?"
A woman's words are less of a accusation and more of a sign of helplessness.
Lu Rang was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "My affairs are none of your business."
"If I don't care, who will?" The woman became even angrier.
Shang Wu couldn't help but peek out, and she froze on the spot.
That woman was the woman in the photo that Zhou Yanci sent.
Lu Rang's fiancée.
Her heart sank, and she was about to turn away when she almost bumped into the wall.
Shang Wu gasped and took two steps back.
The stairwell fell silent instantly.
Lu Rang came out and saw her outside; his eyes darkened slightly.
What are you doing here?
Shang Wu subconsciously looked behind him, only to find that the woman had already left.
She paused for a moment, then simply said, "I heard what you were saying. That woman is your fiancée, isn't she?"
Lu Rang raised an eyebrow in surprise: "Fiancée?"
"Since you have a fiancée, you should make things clear. Why didn't you dodge that kiss?"
Shang Wu couldn't help but feel embarrassed and annoyed when she mentioned this.
She said coldly, "When we cooperate in the future, let's not get too close. I don't want your fiancée to misunderstand. You help me with my cases, and I'll help you support Dingfeng in dealing with Jinshui. Our cooperation will be transparent and fair, and that's enough."
After finishing her speech, she turned to leave.
Suddenly, Shang Wu's wrist was grabbed.
She turned around and met Lu Rang's eyes, which seemed to be smiling but weren't.
"You've been so cold to me these past few days, is it because you believed Zhou Yanci's instigation and thought I had a fiancée?"
Shang Wu asked, "Don't you have one? Wasn't that woman your fiancée?"
“It’s my sister.” Lu Rang’s tone was gentle, and upon closer listening, there was even a hint of a smile.
Shang Wu was stunned.
"You, your sister?"
“I have an older sister.” Lu Rang stared at her intently. “Now that you know who she is, are you still going to give me the cold shoulder?”
Shang Wu was speechless and subconsciously pulled her hand away from his.
"I'm just keeping a proper distance from you."
She turned and walked away quickly, but Lu Rang followed her at a distance that was neither too close nor too far.
Until they stood side by side at the elevator entrance.
"Can you stop feeling cold?" Lu Rang asked, glancing at her sideways.
Shang Wu pursed her lips, and all the pent-up frustration in her heart vanished.
She looked up and tucked her hair behind her ear: "We're just colleagues anyway. Whether we're cold or not, as long as we do our jobs well and don't bother each other, that's fine."
Lu Rang moved closer to her: "But since you misunderstood that I have a fiancée, you've been keeping a long face. It's not me who's affected, it's you, isn't it?"
Shang Wu's heart skipped a beat at his words, and she explained, "I'm just angry. If you have a fiancée, you shouldn't be so close to me."
Lu Rang smiled and said, "Name: Lu Rang, male, 26 years old, no fiancée, single, never been in a relationship."
Shang Wu was stunned for a moment, then looked up at him: "You've never been in a relationship? You're so handsome and a lawyer..."
But the next second, she nodded knowingly.
"It's perfectly normal that you've never been in a relationship."
Lu Rang couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean?"
Shang Wu smiled and said, "With your strange temper and quiet nature, I doubt any girl would dare to approach you, no matter how handsome you are."
"Then do you dare?" Lu Rang suddenly took a step closer and asked her.
Shang Wu nearly lost control of her expression, shocked: "You...what?"
Lu Rang gave her a deep look before looking away.
"Anyway, you'll have to settle things with Zhou Yanci sooner or later."
"Isn't it still not over?"
Shang Wu instinctively retorted.
The elevator doors opened, and she tried to go inside, but Lu Rang pulled her back so she wouldn't bump into the people coming out.
Lu Rang held her in his arms and waited until everyone had come out before pulling her inside.
The elevator doors closed, and the narrow space became extremely quiet.
Lu Rang's gaze was fixed on Shang Wu, never letting go.
"If we resolve the merchant's case, we can also resolve the Zhou family's..."
Shang Wu looked at him as if she had seen a ghost and interrupted, "Lu Rang, did something happen to you today?"
Lu Rang's expression was solemn, as if he were discussing a major case: "My family is pressuring me to get married. My sister just advised me to go back and go on blind dates. Could you help me out?"
"Are you kidding me? Help you get married? I won't marry someone without feelings." Shang Wu watched the elevator floors descend.
Lu Rang glanced at her and said patiently, "Marriage before love is also possible."
Shang Wu looked at him like he was crazy: "Did you read romance novels as if they were cases?"
"So you won't consider me?" Lu Rang's eyes darkened.
Shang Wu instinctively felt this topic was too dangerous. The elevator doors opened, and she stepped out, casually saying, "I don't like your type. I like..."
Shang Wu thought for a moment: "A clingy, affectionate, and loyal younger man."
Lu Rang slowed down, took out his phone and sent a message to Yan Yue, asking what "clingy, affectionate, and loyal younger man" meant.
Yan Yue sent a sweat-wiping emoji.
Do you really want to know?
Lu Rang: [Speaks.]
Yan Yue: [Attorney Lu, Brother Lu, of these eight words, only the character "人" (person) is related to you.]
Lu Rang narrowed his eyes, blocked Yan Yue, and searched online.
Online sources say that these types of people are loyal, enthusiastic, reliable, and love to act cute.
When they meet someone they like, they will try to win them over with great enthusiasm.
Lu Rang thought about it.
This is definitely not his style.
To impress the other party? That's too inefficient.
He prefers to wait for the right opportunity, then snatch it back and take it home.
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