Chapter 181 In the arena of fame and fortune, she saw him.
Shang Wu was slightly startled by his words. She looked around and realized that she was in her own home.
She quickly reached under the covers and patted herself down.
Noticing her movement, Chen Chunzhi couldn't help but laugh.
"Don't misunderstand, I didn't help you put on the clothes you were wearing. Your secretary helped you change before you went to the company to handle work. The doctor and I have been here with you the whole time. We didn't take advantage of you."
Shang Wu paused, unsure of what to say.
"How are you feeling now?" Chen Chunzhi asked.
Shang Wu blinked weakly. Although she disliked him quite a bit, she was only able to tell him that she had fainted due to low blood sugar.
Her tone softened: "I'm fine."
"That's good." Chen Chunzhi smiled at her, stood up, and said, "I'll go make you something to eat. You need to replenish your nutrition right now."
Shang Wu was taken aback: "You can cook?"
"Of course! What can't I do? He's one in a million!"
Chen Chunzhi walked to the door and gave Shang Wu a very flirtatious wink.
You must cherish me.
Shang Wu sighed silently. She had no desire to joke with him and closed her eyes again.
After everyone went downstairs, she kept thinking about what had happened between her and Lu Rang, and her heart grew increasingly heavy.
Shang Wu let out a breath, sat up somewhat unbearably, and tried to find something to distract herself.
She changed her clothes and went downstairs, smelling a wonderful aroma wafting from the kitchen.
Shang Wu walked over and came to the kitchen door, where she saw Chen Chunzhi skillfully tossing the wok, which contained a dish of scrambled eggs with tomatoes.
Shang Wu stood quietly at the door, her attitude towards him no longer as cold as before.
She whispered, "Mr. Chen, please don't come looking for me anymore. Apart from work-related matters, we shouldn't have any contact in private."
"you……"
"Listen to me, I have a lot on my shoulders, and anyone who gets close to me will suffer misfortune. I really don't want to waste your time and energy. I remember the favor you did for me this time. If we have the chance to cooperate again, I will definitely give up my own interests to repay you."
As he listened to her businesslike and polite words, the smile on Chen Chunzhi's face gradually disappeared.
"Why can't you give me a chance? How am I any worse than Lu Rang?"
Hearing him mention Lu Rang, Shang Wu's heart sank.
She said, word by word, "This isn't about whether you're good or bad; it's about not wanting to have any contact with any man anymore. Do you understand what I mean? Please respect my thoughts and understand that not everyone can seamlessly move on to the next relationship after a breakup."
"Then give me a chance to get to know you. Anyway, I really like you. I'm not trying to get close to you just to spite Lu Rang or compete with him."
Chen Chunzhi tried his best to win it over.
Shang Wu looked at him firmly and shook her head in refusal.
"No, I don't want this to happen. I hope you can understand. I'm sorry."
After saying that, she walked over and turned off the gas.
"Thank you for the meal. Please leave my house now."
Chen Chunzhi was angered by her ruthless attitude, and he curled his lips in displeasure.
"Fine, you win. You won't even give me this much face."
After saying that, he angrily turned and left.
Shang Wuwu remained expressionless, walked over and locked the door, carrying a plate of steaming hot scrambled eggs with tomatoes. She tried to eat it several times but had no appetite.
Finally, she put down a plate of food, went to the refrigerator, took out some water, drank a few sips, sat on the sofa, and sighed.
Shang Wu grabbed the remote and turned on the TV.
But as soon as you turn it on, you see financial news reporters reporting on what happened between her and Lu Rang, speculating wildly about the reasons for their breakup, but no one can guess right.
Shang Wu had no choice but to turn off the TV again and get up to get some fresh air.
Ah Ying happened to call just then.
"Mr. Shang, are you feeling better? I heard the doctor has left you. He said your hypoglycemia was too severe. I ordered a nutritional meal and sent it over. Please remember to receive it later."
Shang Wu said softly, "Okay, thank you, I understand."
"Oh, right, there's also..."
Aying hesitated and said, "I know you're not feeling well right now, but there's a business exchange meeting here that our big client has personally invited you to attend. If you don't attend, I'm afraid you'll have to call and explain it to them in person."
Shang Wu paused for a moment, then asked, "When will it be held?"
"It's tonight, but given your physical condition..."
"I can."
Just then, the doorbell rang, and someone came to deliver food.
Shang Wu opened the door and brought over the nutritious meal, placing it on the table.
"I'll eat and pack up and then I'll head over. You don't need to worry about me. I'm fine. I've overcome anything before, and I can do it again this time."
After hanging up the phone, Shang Wu sat on the sofa, looking at the steaming hot nutritious meal in front of her.
She believed that if Lu Rang were here, he would definitely force her to eat properly and comfort her, telling her that no matter what happens, she should live well, try to solve problems, and if she can't solve them, then she should be kind to herself.
Shang Wu let out a breath, rallied her spirits, and said quietly, "If you're happy, then I don't care."
She picked up her food and forced herself to eat bite by bite until she could no longer eat, then got up to wash up.
Shang Wu changed into a formal dress and casually tied her hair up.
The driver came to pick her up and brought her the prepared invitation.
Shang Wu accepted the invitation and sat in the back seat of the car, closing her eyes to rest.
We arrived at the venue of the exchange meeting soon.
The driver helped Shang Wu out of the car.
Upon seeing her appear, everyone looked at her with strange expressions.
Shang Wu didn't mind becoming the center of gossip at this moment.
The breakup with Lu Rang is bound to spark a private discussion.
Even if these people don't dare to say anything openly, there will be plenty of discussion behind their backs.
Shang Wu showed the invitation and walked in with a normal expression, ignoring everyone's desire to come and talk to her, and went straight upstairs to meet the major client.
However, when Gao Hai, the client, saw her appear there, he was completely stunned.
He frowned, unable to hide his astonishment: "You, what are you doing here?"
Shang Wu paused, then waved the invitation in his hand.
"Didn't you invite me here, Mr. Gao? Why are you saying this?"
Gao Hai's expression had an indescribable eeriness about it.
He swallowed hard and forced a smile: "I did invite you, but I thought you weren't coming today."
"What do you mean?" Shang Wu didn't understand what he was trying to say and couldn't help but frown. "Why did you say I'm not coming?"
"It's nothing, it's nothing..."
Gao Hai stood up, rubbing his hands together somewhat awkwardly.
"Well, why don't you rest here for a while? We can have a proper talk later. I have to go out for a social engagement, so please don't go downstairs, okay? Everyone's been talking about what's been going on with you lately, and I don't want you to feel bad."
Shang Wu was stunned, feeling that Gao Hai wasn't worried about what others would say about her.
Gao Hai doesn't seem like the kind of person who is so thoughtful and considerate of her.
Shang Wu was puzzled, so he could only nod and watch the other person leave.
Soon after, people started bringing over lots of drinks and food.
Shang Wu waited quietly in the lounge.
Half an hour later, Gao Hai arrived in a hurry and smiled at her.
"President Shang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting. I just dealt with the various bosses who came to the exchange meeting. Let's talk about recent cooperation. Also, how are you? How are you feeling after the news of your breakup with the young master of the Yu family? I didn't dare to call and bother you."
Shang Wu smiled faintly and said calmly, "There's nothing wrong with it. Everyone goes through breakups. You just have to get through it. You don't need to worry."
After she finished speaking, she smelled a familiar perfume on the other person.
Shang Wu frowned slightly and glanced at Gao Hai.
Feeling uncomfortable under her gaze, Gao Hai straightened his back.
"What's wrong?"
"You have a familiar perfume on you. Did you just apply perfume?" Shang Wu asked curiously.
Gao Hai was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously sniffed his own body.
"No, I can't smell anything."
Shang Wu was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say. When she smelled it again, it was gone.
It was probably her imagination, but she actually thought she could smell Lu Rang's scent.
Shang Wu smiled, raised her glass, and clinked it against Gao Hai's.
"Thank you for your invitation, but I'm not feeling well today. I even fainted due to low blood sugar. Mr. Gao, let's talk again next time. I'll head back now."
"Are you going back now? Are you in such a hurry? Can't you talk to me a little longer?" Gao Hai quickly got up and subconsciously glanced at the closed door.
Shang Wu finally realized why she felt he was acting strangely.
Gao Hai wasn't worried about being affected by the breakup or being gossiped about; instead, he was trying to hide something from the person outside the door and kept her locked in the lounge.
She glanced at Gao Hai and said directly, "I really have some things to take care of, so I won't stay any longer. Goodbye."
After saying that, Shang Wu ignored Gao Hai's attempts to stop her and went straight to open the door.
The breeze from the second-floor corridor, carrying the cool air unique to banquets, gently brushed against her skirt.
Her gaze inadvertently glanced downwards, and she froze as if burned by something.
Downstairs in the banquet hall, where glasses clinked and toasts flowed, the crystal chandeliers shone brightly, illuminating every smiling face with crystal clarity.
And in that crowd, Lu Rang's figure unexpectedly came into her view.
He was wearing a dark suit, tall and slender, handsome and aloof.
Lu Rang was nodding slightly, listening to the middle-aged man opposite him speak, a faint smile on his lips.
He nodded occasionally, handling the situation with ease, clearly the center of attention, navigating the world of fame and fortune with effortless grace.
Shang Wu subconsciously took a half step back, hiding herself in deeper shadows, as if this would isolate her from the noise downstairs and also from the excitement and pain in her heart.
Has Lu Rang fully recovered?
So fast?
For a day and a night, he acted as if he hadn't experienced anything, appearing in public in Lincheng as the young master of the Yu family with boundless glory.
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