Chapter 210 Asleep
Yan Yue was dressed in a suit and wore gold-rimmed glasses, looking very capable.
His gaze swept over Lu Rang and Shang Wu's clasped hands, and his smile deepened.
"You've finally arrived! Miss Shang, it's been a long time."
He extended his hand warmly, and Shang Wu released Lu Rang, shook his hand gently, and smiled, "Attorney Yan."
Yan Yue immediately stepped aside to lead them inside, saying, "Come, come, have a look at our law firm. It may not be as big as some of the larger firms, but it's not bad either."
Shang Wu looked up and saw large silver characters: RW Firm.
There was no one at the front desk, but the glass door opened automatically.
The law firm is located on the middle floor of a rather modern office building in the city center, with a simple and clean modern style in its decoration.
The main color scheme of black, white, and gray is accented with calm blue, exuding an air of professionalism and composure.
The office area wasn't very large, but the workstations were neatly arranged, and two legal assistants were engrossed in their work.
When the two saw them come in, they both looked up curiously to take a look.
They were especially surprised when they saw their boss holding the hand of a beautiful woman tightly.
Lu Rang led Shang Wu by the hand and introduced her to everyone.
"This is the common office area, the meeting room is over there, my office is at the end, and Yan Yue's is next to mine."
As I approached Lu Rang's office, a nameplate hung on the dark wooden door.
Shang Wu's gaze fell on the brand name and she froze.
Two nameplates hang side by side on the door.
"Lu Rang, the chief lawyer."
The other one is: "Shang Wu, partner (lover)".
The note for "lover" was written in a slightly smaller but still clear cursive font.
It was a solemn declaration, yet tinged with a hint of personal bias.
Shang Wu blushed, and her heart skipped a beat.
She turned to look at Lu Rang, her eyes filled with surprise: "Partner?"
Lu Rang smiled and said, "Yes, you hold 70% of the shares, and I hold 28%."
Yan Yue grinned foolishly and leaned over, giving a peace sign.
"I'm stupid."
Shang Wu chuckled: "I can tell."
Yan Yue: "?" Something seems off.
Shang Wu blinked: "Why is the latter part specifically marked?"
Looking at the words "lover," Lu Rang said calmly, "The note is to ward off unwanted suitors and avoid trouble."
Yan Yue very "tactfully" added: "Yes, yes, Miss Shang, you don't know, these past few days since the law firm opened, several female clients' representatives have wanted to meet with our Attorney Lu for in-depth discussions on legal issues after finishing their cases, which really annoyed Lu Rang! Now that he's taken, the signboard is up, and things will be peaceful!"
Shang Wu couldn't help but laugh, and whispered, "Who is your lover..."
"You've already put the ring on, and you still want to renege on your promise?" Lu Rang held her hand with the ring on it, his eyes filled with undisguised tenderness.
After the tour, Yan Yue suggested, "It's lunchtime, let's call Sister You and go out for a meal to celebrate?"
Lu Rang took out his phone: "Let me ask her if she's coming now."
He had previously sent Lu You the location of the law firm.
The phone rang for a long time but no one answered.
Lu Rang frowned slightly and typed it again, but it was still the same.
"He didn't answer; he's probably still eating." Lu Rang put down his phone.
Yan Yue shrugged: "Never mind then, I guess Sister You has her own plans. Shall the three of us go? I know a nice new Cantonese restaurant that just opened nearby. Doesn't Miss Shang like Cantonese food?"
“Alright.” Lu Rang nodded and looked at Shang Wu.
Shang Wu naturally had no objections.
After arriving at the restaurant, the three of them enjoyed a pleasant meal.
After the meal, Yan Yue returned to the law firm to handle some matters, while Lu Rang drove Shang Wu back to her studio.
“I have a client to meet this afternoon,” Lu Rang said, opening the car door for Shang Wu and gently patting her hair. “Go back and rest for a bit, pack your things, and I’ll pick you up tomorrow.”
"Pick me up?" Shang Wu asked, puzzled.
"Hmm," Lu Rang leaned down and lightly pecked her lips, his gaze intense, "Move in with me, do you want to separate from me?"
Shang Wu blushed again and nodded gently: "Okay."
When Shang Wu returned to the studio, she specifically asked A Ying to come and help tidy up the next day.
When she woke up and went downstairs, Aying was organizing her design drafts.
Seeing Shang Wu return, A Ying greeted him with a smile: "President Shang, it seems the storm has passed?"
Shang Wu nodded, stretched out her hand and looked at the ring, her eyes shining: "After going through such a long and winding road, and experiencing so many things, in the end... it's still him."
Aying was also happy for her: "Yes, Lu Lu only has you in his heart. Although the process was a bit complicated, the result is good. Congratulations."
As the two were talking, the studio door was suddenly pushed open with a loud bang!
Cheng Zhou rushed in looking panicked, his hair disheveled, his clothes in disarray, and there was even a suspicious red mark on his face.
When he saw Shang Wu, it was as if he had seen a savior; he rushed over and almost knelt down.
"Awu! Help me! It's all over! I'm really going to die this time!"
Shang Wu and A Ying were both taken aback by his display of force.
"What's wrong? What happened?" Shang Wu quickly poured him a glass of water. "Tell me slowly."
Cheng Zhou, his face contorted with grief, stammered, "It's Lu You! Lu Rang's sister! Last night...we had dinner together, right? Then we drank too much, and I don't know what happened. When I woke up, I was in my own bed, and she was sleeping next to me! We...we..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning couldn't be clearer.
Shang Wu gasped, her eyes widening instantly: "You and Sister You..."
"I don't know what happened! I blacked out!" Cheng Zhou clutched his head, looking utterly devastated. "If Lu Rang finds out I slept with his sister! He'll definitely kill me! Absolutely!"
His face contorted with utter despair. "Awu, you have to save me! Only you can save me!"
Shang Wu was also taken aback by this sudden situation.
She forced herself to calm down: "Where is Sister You?"
"I don't know! She was gone when I woke up, like she vanished into thin air!" Cheng Zhou was almost in tears.
Shang Wu made a quick decision: "Let's go to your house first."
She left Aying to watch the studio while she immediately followed the distracted Cheng Zhou to his apartment.
The apartment still had a faint smell of alcohol and a barely perceptible fragrance.
The bed in the master bedroom was in a mess, but apart from that, there were no other traces left by Lu You.
Cheng Zhou wandered around the room like a headless fly, muttering to himself.
"It's over, the evidence is irrefutable..."
Shang Wu examined it carefully and found a note that was pressed down by a cup on the coffee table in the living room.
The handwriting on the note was free and unrestrained; it was Lu You's handwriting.
[If you dare tell anyone what happened last night, I'll kill you and feed you to the dogs—Lu You]
Shang Wu: "..."
Is this really Lu You's comment style?
She handed the note to Cheng Zhou.
After reading it, Cheng Zhou's face turned even paler, and his hands began to tremble.
"Look! She's going to kill me to silence me!"
Shang Wu stared at the note, then at the messy bedroom, and was momentarily stunned.
Based on her understanding of Lu You, this didn't seem like a simple accident.
It's more like...
She sighed, put the note away, and said to Cheng Zhou, "Alright, since Sister You told you to forget about it, then just pretend nothing happened, don't mention it again, and don't tell anyone."
"Pretend it didn't happen? Can that really work?" Cheng Zhou was skeptical.
"Otherwise what? You want to turn yourself in to Lu Rang right now?" Shang Wu retorted.
Cheng Zhou immediately shook his head.
Shang Wu shrugged: "Isn't that settled then?"
Cheng Zhou took a deep breath and was completely speechless.
After calming Cheng Zhou, who was on the verge of a mental breakdown, Shang Wu returned to the studio with mixed feelings.
She hesitated for a long time, but ultimately decided that she shouldn't keep this from Lu Rang.
That evening, when Lu Rang came to pick her up, Shang Wu still told him what had happened.
Lu Rang's face darkened, and he gripped the steering wheel tightly: "Where is Cheng Zhou now?"
A sense of oppression instantly filled the carriage.
Shang Wu pressed down on his arm: "Don't get agitated. I think things might not be as we think. Sister You left a note and made Cheng Zhou forget about it. It doesn't seem like she was forced. Maybe it was consensual?"
Lu Rang frowned. "Even if it's consensual, it can't be Cheng Zhou."
His meaning was clear: he felt Cheng Zhou was unworthy.
"Don't jump to conclusions." Shang Wu tried to reassure him. "Here's what we'll do: I'll ask Sister You out for dinner tomorrow and subtly inquire about it. If it's a misunderstanding, don't cause trouble for Cheng Zhou. But if Cheng Zhou really did use force, I'll be the first to not let him off the hook."
Lu Rang's chest heaved a few times, but he finally forced himself to suppress his anger, took a deep breath, and nodded: "Okay, ask around."
He just wanted to kill the guy who tried to steal his wife and ended up sleeping with his sister.
The next day.
Shang Wu arranged to meet Lu You at a quiet coffee shop.
Lu You arrived on time, still radiant and beautiful, with elegant manners, showing no signs of anything amiss.
She greeted Shang Wu with a smile, making no mention of what happened last night.
Shang Wu tried to probe indirectly for a long time, but Lu You remained tight-lipped.
They either change the subject or laugh vaguely and say, "I drank too much and don't remember anything."
Finally, Lu You took the initiative to change the subject, his expression becoming slightly more serious: "By the way, A-Wu, there's something I need to tell you. Yesterday, Lu Zheng... that is, my dad, called me."
Shang Wu's heart skipped a beat: "He's causing you trouble?"
"No, not at all." Lu You stirred his coffee, his tone flat. "It's just that with A-Rang leaving like this, there's a ton of stuff going on at the Yu family's place, and the old folks are having a huge fight. The old man had no choice but to send me back to stabilize the situation for now. I probably won't be able to stay for more than a few days before I have to leave."
Shang Wu was stunned for a moment, and a wave of reluctance and guilt washed over her: "Is it because of us?"
Don't overthink it.
Lu You patted her hand and laughed freely, "I couldn't avoid those messy things anyway, but it's better this way. A-Rang can do what he wants to do and pursue his happiness. I'll handle the mundane matters at home. I'm relieved that you're all doing well."
Shang Wu didn't know what to say; all her unspoken words boiled down to a simple "thank you."
A few days later, at the airport.
She and Lu Rang came to see Lu You off.
Lu Rang's eyes darkened: "Sister, I'm sorry for leaving this mess for you."
Lu You laughed nonchalantly and punched his shoulder hard.
"Silly boy, why are you telling me all this? Do you think I'm someone you can't handle? Don't worry, I'll make sure those old fogies in the family are completely under my thumb. As for you, just focus on running your law firm, treat A-Wu well, and make me your aunt as soon as possible!"
Her words eased the sadness of parting.
Lu Rang smiled.
"That depends on A-Wu."
Shang Wu stepped forward and hugged Lu You, her eyes slightly red.
"Thank you, Sister You. Let's keep in touch."
"Okay, okay, it's not like we're never going to see each other again."
Lu You hugged her back, her tone light and cheerful, "I'll come back and bother you guys after I've finished dealing with things over there! I'm off!"
She waved casually, dragged her suitcase, and quickly disappeared at the security checkpoint.
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