Chapter 166 He was secretly sad
"What's wrong?"
Lu Rang stopped the car and reached out to grab Shang Wu's hand.
The room was warm and cozy, but Shang Wu's fingertips were icy cold.
Lu Rang immediately took off his coat and covered her with it: "Why are you so cold? I'll take you back to have a doctor check you up."
"No, no need."
Shang Wu could feel his worried gaze and didn't dare to meet his eyes: "Let's go back. I'm so tired and want to go back to sleep as soon as possible."
Lu Rang looked at her, then looked away after two seconds and took her home.
Only then did Shang Wu dare to stare at his back, silently processing the recording, her mind filled with a jumble of thoughts.
Of course, she couldn't believe anyone's side of the story; the detective had to find out the contents of the recording.
But what she was certain of was that Lu Rang knew all this too.
Lu Rang knew that the company was not some inspirational enterprise built from scratch; it was her parents who had schemed to take away his father's company.
They ate it all up, leaving nothing behind.
It is known that Ruan Yuzhi did indeed bear some responsibility for the cause of his mother's suicide by jumping into the lake.
He knew that he had fallen in love with his enemy's daughter, and that her mother was the root cause of his father's bankruptcy, his mother's depression, and the breakdown of his parents' relationship.
Lu Rang knew all of this.
He silently acknowledged and processed this matter.
No one knew what he was thinking, not even her.
But Shang Wu was certain that Lu Rang would never hurt her in his life.
She suddenly understood why Lu Rang had stopped Lu Zheng from revealing the whole truth.
I was afraid she would feel guilty, afraid she would have difficulty facing it, and also afraid that she would go to the merchant to verify this matter, which would strain the relationship.
Lu Rang is too good, so good that Shang Wu almost wanted to cry.
She even began to believe in karma and retribution.
Perhaps it was because the business rose to prominence by taking advantage of existing companies that it gained access to the elite, which led to its bankruptcy years later, targeted by Zhou Yanci.
They had hurt others, and then they were hurt themselves.
Perhaps it was destined, an eye for an eye.
Now these merchants don't care anymore.
She desperately wanted to know what Lu Rang was really thinking, and whether he would have any concerns or burdens about being with her because of this.
Shang Wu felt increasingly distressed the more she thought about it.
When Lu Rang stopped the car, she curled up in the back and remained motionless.
Lu Rang opened the back door and was about to hug her when Shang Wu suddenly wrapped her arms tightly around his neck.
Lu Rang nearly crashed into her, then laughed and braced himself, creating some space between them, and asked softly, "What are you doing?"
"I will be good to you from now on." Shang Wu looked at him earnestly, "No matter what happens, you can't abandon me."
It was selfish of her to say that, but she couldn't help it.
Shang Wu rubbed her soft, uninjured cheek against Lu Rang, offering a hint of comfort.
A complex emotion flashed across Lu Rang's eyes as he smiled, grabbed Shang Wu's wrist, and pressed her down onto the car seat.
"I won't abandon you, but what's wrong with you? You seem to have something on your mind."
Shang Wu blinked slowly: "Come closer, and I'll tell you what's wrong with me."
Lu Rang obediently lowered his head.
The next second, soft lips pressed against his earlobe and gently blew air.
"I love you."
Lu Rang's breath hitched, his pupils turning dark: "Do you know what the consequences are for provoking me?"
Bang!
The car door slammed shut, and despite Shang Wu's repeated pleas for mercy, she was still tormented for two hours.
...
late at night.
Shang Wu turned over and instinctively reached out to hug the person next to her.
She rushed there only to find that Lu Rang wasn't in the room.
Shang Wu sat up and picked up her phone.
She has already sent the audio file to the detective.
The detective received the documents and replied that he would investigate the matter in three days, asking her to wait patiently.
Shang Wu no longer had the patience to wait.
She needed to know what kind of people her parents, who had been by her side for so many years, really were.
She held her phone, thought for a moment, and then added a few more words.
[Get the job done as quickly as possible. Based on the three-day deadline, you'll receive 100,000 yuan for every hour you finish ahead of schedule.]
After finishing the text message, Shang Wu grabbed a shawl from the bedside table, wrapped it around herself, and was about to go downstairs when she suddenly saw Lu Rang sitting in the living room.
The living room lights were off, but there were warm-toned LED strips on the stairs, which faintly illuminated Lu Rang's silhouette.
Lu Rang sat on the last step of the stairs, holding his phone in his hand. A stunningly beautiful photo of a woman filled the entire screen.
Shang Wu had seen Yu Ruyun in the news; she was indeed stunningly beautiful, like a fairy.
She just didn't expect that Lu Rang looked even better in this picture.
Her naturally alluring eyes and brows, oval face, and clove-shaped lips.
Lu Rang resembles her by six points, which is already a rare and remarkable appearance.
But Shangwu couldn't think about these things.
All she could see was Lu Rang's lonely and forlorn figure.
He lost his mother and brother when he was twelve. His father was secretly gossiped about as a phoenix man who coveted the Yu family's wealth.
He has not been happy in all these years, and the person who caused this is his mother.
Shang Wu subconsciously touched her face and chin, feeling somewhat irritated.
This face, like Lu Rang's, bears a six-tenths resemblance to his mother.
Shang Wu pursed her lips, not making a sound to disturb them, and turned back to her room to lie down silently.
She tossed and turned for a long time without falling asleep, until she heard Lu Rang open the door and come in, at which point she immediately closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.
Lu Rang moved closer to her and hugged her tightly. After a long while, he sighed softly, or perhaps he didn't.
Shang Wu silently sensed his emotional change.
Besides dependence, there is also sadness and grief.
She pretended to be sleepy, turned over, and mumbled, "Why aren't you asleep yet?"
Lu Rang rubbed her head and then hugged her in his arms.
"Let's go to sleep now, let's sleep together."
Shang Wu pursed her lips, snuggled into his arms, and slowly drifted off to sleep.
When she woke up the next day, Lu Rang had already prepared breakfast and gestured for her to come down and eat.
Shang Wu didn't have a chance to enjoy a quiet moment with him face to face; her phone kept ringing early in the morning.
She ate a slice of bread and explained work matters to Aying.
"Okay, okay, have the marketing team release a press release. My designs for next quarter are already done, and we'll release a preview tomorrow."
"Yes, return the Shang Group trademark and re-register it under the name I proposed."
Lu Rang paused.
Shang Wu put her phone away. "I'll go to the company to make arrangements in about an hour."
After saying that, she placed her phone face down on the table and pressed her temples, looking somewhat tired.
"I've just gotten everything back on track, so I might be a bit busy lately and can't be with you all the time."
Lu Rang smiled and pinched her cheek: "It's okay, I'll make sure you eat three meals a day."
"Isn't the Yu family busy?" Shang Wu asked, taking a bite of her fried egg.
Lu Rang nodded slightly: "The Yu family doesn't have much to do right now. The dock work has returned to normal, and we've already announced to our partners that I'll be taking over the business. Compared to Lu Zheng, they have more faith in my ability to handle things."
Shang Wu nodded, not bothering to speak, and ate all the nutrients she needed to replenish.
"Slow down, no one's going to steal it."
Lu Rang smiled slightly and handed her a tissue.
Shang Wu took it and wiped her mouth.
"By the way, what happened when you said you didn't want the Shang family's trademark?" Lu Rang pressed.
Shang Wu let out an "Ah," and smiled nonchalantly.
"It's nothing, I just feel like this company belongs to me. Even though my surname is Shang, people will still think that the Shang Group is a family business."
"I changed my name. It's now Freya Group. I'm using my designer's stage name, and I think it's good."
Her eyes flickered as she picked up the milk and took a sip.
Actually, they just didn't want the company name anymore.
He didn't want to repeatedly mention the words "Shang Group" in front of Lu Rang, making him think that the company's development was all built on Lu Zheng's hard work.
Lu Rang glanced at Shang Wu in a probing manner, but didn't say anything.
"Then I'll take you there later."
Shang Wu smiled and said, "Okay."
After dinner, Lu let her go to work.
Upon arriving at the company, all the employees curiously looked at Shang Wu and Lu Rang, who was walking alongside her.
Their eyes were all wide open, as if they were looking at a perfect newlywed couple.
Shang Wu took Lu Rang's hand, openly displaying their intimate relationship.
The only problem is that the president's private elevator is out of service; today happens to be a routine day for maintenance and inspection.
Shang Wu couldn't go in either, so she took Lu Rang into the ordinary employee elevator next door.
They stood in the corner, and soon after, employees who were in a hurry to clock in rushed in, not noticing the two people still standing in the corner.
The crowd seemed used to it, and without anyone starting, they all eagerly began to discuss it.
"President Shang is really living the high life now. Not only does she have such a powerful boyfriend like the young master of the Yu family giving her the green light, but even her clients and partners have changed because of the young master of the Yu family."
"Yes, you see? In the past, we were driven crazy by these people, and even a single project proposal would be revised over and over again. But now, they are all coming to our door begging to cooperate with President Shang, just like they are begging to give our group money."
"It's really good to be associated with the Yu family."
"Have you said enough?" Lu Rang suddenly spoke, interrupting the conversation.
Everyone turned their heads and stared wide-eyed as if they had seen a ghost when they saw Shang Wu and Lu Rang.
Lu Rang's expression was icy.
"The company's current success is not because of me. Shang Wu is very capable. She was able to come back and take control of the group again, and she was able to restore order to the group in a short period of time. That is her ability."
"Sometimes she relied on me, but otherwise Shang Wu has always been independent and strong, and has never relied on a man."
She was brought into the company by Zhou Yanci in exchange for a stable life and to repay a debt of gratitude. On the surface, it seemed that Zhou Yanci was spoiling her.
But she single-handedly built her own business, transforming the jewelry department into the company's most valued department. Only she knows the hardships she endured. Throughout her journey, she relied solely on her work ethic, never on anyone else.
The crowd fell silent, quickly lowered their heads, and greeted them as if waking from a dream, apologizing that their earlier words were not meant to be malicious.
Even in the crowd, Shang Wu could feel Lu Rang's strong affection for protecting her.
She tightened her grip on Lu Rang's arm and smiled, nodding at them.
"In that case, let's not talk about it anymore. I've never liked hearing those gossips about my love life at the company. You know what I'm sensitive about."
Everyone nodded in agreement and dared not utter a sound.
When the elevator stopped at the top floor, only the two of them were left.
Just as Shang Wu was about to leave, Lu Rang pulled her back and kissed her before she went out.
She walked out of the elevator and waved to Lu Rang.
Before the elevator doors closed, Shang Wu smiled.
"I want to eat your cooking for lunch. Remember to pick me up again."
Lu Rang smiled slightly: "Okay, I guarantee I'll complete the mission."
The elevator doors closed completely.
A smile still lingered on Shang Wu's lips.
She walked into the office.
"Aying, quickly give me a simple outline of what we need to prepare for the meeting. I need to take a look at it now."
After she finished speaking, there was no sound from her side.
Shang Wu looked up in confusion and found A Ying biting her lip and looking at her, a strange light flashing in her eyes.
She was stunned for a moment, not understanding why Aying was looking at her like that.
Before she could say anything, Aying spoke up.
"The detective called the office and said your phone was off. He said he had already exceeded your deadline of 8 a.m. today to complete the task of investigating the past for you."
Shang Wu's breathing became slightly labored; he was caught off guard.
She didn't expect it to be so quick; the investigation was completed in just one night.
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