Chapter 40 "Attorney Lu, I only want you."
Shang Wu was stunned, her eyes widening slightly.
Through the thin sugar coating, she felt as if Lu Rang's lips had kissed her fingertips.
It has a warm and soft touch.
Shang Wu blushed instantly, as if her heart had been gently gripped by an invisible hand, giving rise to a rare and subtle feeling.
Lu Rang tasted the spicy and cool flavor of the mint candy and very slowly released Shang Wu.
"good."
He said, "I do feel better now."
Shang Wu opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Her hands were coated with a light pink icing. The person had already left, but she remained standing there, stunned, unable to come to her senses for a long time.
Shang Wu only hurriedly went downstairs after Zhou Yanci sent her a message.
Lu Rang has disappeared without a trace.
She breathed a sigh of relief for no apparent reason, her burning fingertips curled slightly, and she perked up to follow Zhou Yanci to socialize.
On the way back, it was Shang Wu's turn to become absent-minded.
She couldn't resist picking up her bag and rummaging through it to find some mints.
Seeing her eating this again, Zhou Yanci chuckled: "Are you addicted to mints? I didn't know you had this hobby before, but I've been seeing you eating them a lot lately."
"Yeah, I've been under a lot of pressure lately, so I like to suck on this to stay awake," Shang Wu replied casually.
Zhou Yanci gave her a deep look: "You've worked so hard, Awu. You have no idea how chaotic the company has been since you took over the project team and then resigned. I haven't found the most suitable person for the project team yet, and it just so happens that you've been here these past few days..."
"I'm going to meet with a few fashion bloggers in the next few days to see if they're willing to do promotion for the branch."
Shang Wu interrupted him and then changed the subject: "By the way, my dad's closed treatment has ended, and I'm planning to rent a house and bring my parents to live with me."
Zhou Yanci's eyes sparkled.
He stopped the car and said softly, "I was just about to tell you this. Uncle's health is very weak, so it would be best if he stayed in the nursing home for a while longer. We've all been quite busy lately, so once your branch office is more stable, we can bring him and Auntie back together, okay?"
Shang Wu pursed her lips and remained silent, her gaze gradually darkening.
Zhou Yanci truly lives up to his name.
He was able to beat out others and stand out to become the heir of Chengzhou Group back then; his mind was exceptionally meticulous.
Even if she seems extremely loyal and devoted to Zhou Yanci, Zhou Yanci still needs to keep her parents under control, just in case.
"Awu, don't worry. Once Uncle is fully recovered, we will immediately take him and Aunt to the Zhou family home so that both families can sit down and discuss the wedding date."
Zhou Yanci got out of the car and opened the passenger door for her.
Shang Wu slowly exhaled, calmed her emotions, and revealed a subtle smile.
"Okay, I'll do as you say."
She pretended not to see Zhou Yanci's outstretched hand and walked directly towards her front door.
Zhou Yanci walked to the door, intending to follow him inside.
Shang Wu turned around and grabbed the doorknob, blocking him outside: "I'll find the company's legal team myself, so you don't need to worry about it. Thank you for bringing me back. Good night."
As soon as she finished speaking, she closed the door, shutting Zhou Yanci out.
Zhou Yanci stood outside, raising her eyebrows slightly.
He could sense that Shang Wu's attitude had become somewhat cold.
Is it because she's unhappy that her parents can't be picked up in time?
As Zhou Yanci turned to go down the steps, her cell phone rang in her pocket.
He took out his phone and saw a message from Chenmian.
Why are you going to the party with Shang Wu again? You said you were breaking up with her soon, so why are you bringing her into public again?
【Ah Ci, I'm following you now without any official status or recognition, all because I love you. I'm willing to sacrifice everything—my reputation and innocence—I can't let you down.】
This time, I absolutely refuse to be separated from you, and you're not allowed to leave me!
The message from the dormant man started as aggrieved accusations, but eventually became increasingly forceful.
Between the lines, there is a palpable sense of urgency, a fear of losing what is being lost.
Zhou Yanci felt a surge of irritation after reading the message.
Since getting back together, Chenmian seems like a completely different person.
She doesn't look as pitiful as before.
Zhou Yanci initially wanted to force Chen Mian to return, but seeing her desperate pleas in front of him, her obsession had completely vanished.
He had thought that his first love, whom he had once been smitten with, had returned to China for him, and that getting her back was what he truly wanted. But now…
Zhou Yanci glanced back at the apartment.
The curtains on the living room's French windows were closed, and there were vague figures moving around inside. It was clear that Shang Wu was going to the kitchen to get a drink of water.
He slowly frowned, then walked into the night without looking back.
In the living room.
Shang Wu held her water glass, drinking as she opened Lu Rang's chat window.
Can we meet at Dingfeng tomorrow?
Two minutes later, Lu Rang replied: 【No.】
Their conversation was so natural that it was as if they hadn't even talked about eating candy.
Or perhaps Shang Wu is overthinking things, imbuing the action with too many inappropriate connotations, which is why she feels there's an unnatural ambiguity about it.
Shang Wu seemed lost in thought, gripping her phone tightly.
She didn't understand why Lu Rang's refusal was so resolute this time.
...
The next day.
Shang Wu still went to Dingfeng.
After all, Yan Yue said that Lu Rang's approach of being persistent and shameless should work.
She went to the front desk.
"I'm looking for Lu Rang."
The receptionist pointed upstairs.
"Do you have an appointment in the office?"
Shang Wu smiled and said, "No, can I call Lu Rang? He should let me go up directly."
The receptionist looked at her in surprise and pushed the landline over.
Shang Wu made a phone call: "Attorney Lu, I'd like to come up to you now, is that convenient for you?"
Lu Rang paused for a moment: "It's inconvenient."
When is a convenient time for you?
"It's inconvenient at any time."
Shang Wu: "..."
She looked up and met the suspicious gaze of the receptionist.
It was as if she had some ulterior motive towards Lu Rang.
Shang Wu coughed lightly twice, turned around with the landline in hand, making sure that no one behind her could hear her.
"Lu Rang, if you don't let me up, I'll tell everyone what you did last night."
On the phone, Lu Rang paused for two seconds: "What did I do to you?"
Asking a question you already know the answer to.
Shang Wu pursed her lips and raised her voice: "You seduced me and then abandoned me!"
A gasp came from behind me.
Shang Wu's ears turned bright red.
She hardened her heart: "You really don't intend to take responsibility for me, do you, Attorney Lu? Fine, then I'll be waiting for you here."
Lu Rang spoke again, his voice tinged with resentment: "Come up."
Shang Wu curled her lips into a smile, then turned around and returned the landline to the receptionist.
"Thank you, I'll go up now."
The receptionist was stunned, dumbfounded, holding her landline phone as she watched Shang Wu enter the elevator.
As soon as the person left, the receptionist couldn't wait to share this shocking gossip in the group chat.
[A very beautiful woman just came over and said that Attorney Lu wasn't taking responsibility for her! What do you think they did?]
The group chat exploded instantly.
Shang Wu had already taken the elevator upstairs.
She walked to the office, raised her hand to knock, and the door opened.
The people inside pulled her in.
Lu Rang braced himself against the door, trapping her in a corner, and asked in a low voice, "You started something and then abandoned it? Miss Shang, you'd better explain yourself, or you'll receive a defamation lawyer's letter from me."
Shang Wu was embarrassed.
She looked away uncomfortably, avoiding eye contact with Lu Rang.
"This is a strategy; it's your fault for refusing to see me."
Lu Rang raised an eyebrow, let her go, and turned to get the coffee.
He said calmly, "There's no need to see you. I've already clearly refused. I won't be your legal counsel. How many times do I have to tell you before you give up?"
"Give me a reason you absolutely have to refuse. You'll even be my driver, so why can't I be your legal advisor? I'll pay you double."
Shang Wu chased after them, demanding an answer.
With his back to her, Lu Rang took a sip of coffee: "Dingfeng and Jinshui Law Firms are rivals. Jinshui serves Chengzhou. Do you really expect me to serve Chengzhou's branch?"
Looking at his tall figure, Shang Wu slightly curled her lips: "What makes you think that the company I'm about to run is a branch of Chengzhou?"
"Isn't that right? The company that Zhou Yanci funded for you..."
Before Lu could finish speaking, a contract appeared in front of him.
He lowered his eyes and saw the content that the shares would be automatically transferred to Shang Wu based on the company's profits, with Zhou Yanci's signature at the bottom.
Holding the contract, Shang Wu said calmly, "Can you rest assured now? The company isn't affiliated with Chengzhou."
A dark glint flashed in Lu Rang's eyes.
He said, "Zhou Yanci will think that your company and Chengzhou are one entity, and he will not allow Dingfeng to serve you."
"I will solve this problem as long as you agree to cooperate with me."
Shang Wu leaned closer, looking at Lu Rang's indifferent expression.
She made many promises, mostly to Zhou Yanci. She was sincere before, but now she's just trying to fool him.
Only at this moment did she make this promise, giving Lu Rang her full sincerity.
Shang Wu said, "I only trust you, Attorney Lu, and I only want you."
Lu Rang paused slightly.
He looked down at Shang Wu, a hint of a smile in his eyes that vanished in an instant.
"I see."
Shang Wu was stunned for a moment: "What?"
Lu Rang turned around and sat down at the table: "So we'll sign the contract after you officially take office?"
"You agreed?" Shang Wu smiled, pulled out a chair and sat opposite him, noticing a fruit plate on the table.
The fruit platter contained a few coffee-flavored milk candies.
She reached for it, but felt a slight chill on the back of her hand.
Lu Rang pressed his pen against her hand. "Triple pay?"
Shang Wu almost lost his composure.
They really know how to ask for an exorbitant amount.
She smiled and said, "Okay."
"Complete control?"
"That's fine too."
"I don't work regular office hours."
"The company is your home; whether you stay or leave is entirely up to you."
Lu Rang had nothing to say and gently moved the pen away.
Shang Wu grabbed a few milk candies, just as she had hoped.
"I'll bring the contract over for you to sign, Attorney Lu. See you later."
She peeled the candy, popped it into her mouth, and turned to leave.
When she pushed open the door, several employees who were eavesdropping outside almost bumped into her.
Shang Wu crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow.
Lu Rang glanced at him coldly from behind.
Everyone else ran away in fright.
Yan Yue stood there awkwardly, raising his hand to greet Shang Wu.
"Hello, Miss Shang."
Shang Wu nodded slightly: "Thank you."
Yan Yue asked in confusion, "What are you thanking me for?"
"Your method," Shang Wu pointed to his face, "is indeed effective in making him shameless."
Yan Yue watched her leave, then belatedly covered his face, saying, "Why didn't you point to yourself? Really..."
Lu Rang curled his lips slightly and snapped, "Close the door."
…
downstairs.
Shang Wu attracted countless curious glances along the way, and was secretly puzzled.
However, with a great help, she was in a good mood and answered Zhou Yanci's call without feeling so reluctant.
"Hey, words..."
"Xiao Dong said he saw you go to Dingfeng just now?"
Zhou Yanci's words carried a hint of displeasure.
"Don't tell me you're planning to hire someone from Dingfeng Law Firm as your legal counsel. I don't agree."
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