Shang Wu wanted to go and take a look.
She couldn't ignore the Yu family that these people had been talking about.
Although this is Yecheng, the only famous Yu family is the Yu family of Wanhu.
What if? What if Lu Rang really invests in this competition?
Shang Wu didn't know why she was so determined to figure this out.
The man she's been trying so hard not to think about these past few days is simply an obstacle she can't overcome.
After struggling internally, she gritted her teeth and said, "I'll go take a look, just one glance."
Shang Wu told A Ying to wait where she was, and then, following the directions given by the others, she found the luxurious lounge on the top floor.
The door was tightly closed, and it was very quiet outside.
Shang Wu's heart was pounding. She cautiously approached the door, trying to peek through the crack, but she couldn't see anything.
Voices could be heard coming from inside.
Shang Wu held her breath and walked over to listen to the sounds inside.
However, at that moment, the door was opened from the inside without warning.
Caught off guard, Shang Wu lost her balance and almost fell in, but managed to grab the door frame in time.
She looked up and saw that the person who opened the door was a female assistant wearing a suit dress.
The woman is holding an empty cup because she's going to pour water.
She looked at Shang Wu outside the door in surprise: "You are..."
Inside the lounge, the conversation abruptly stopped as several pairs of eyes turned to them.
"Sorry, I've come to the wrong place."
Shang Wu immediately apologized and went to check on the situation in the lounge.
Four people were sitting on the sofa in the lounge: three men, all dressed in suits, and a beautiful and elegant young woman.
Their clothes were all designer brands, clearly indicating that they held high positions.
However, Lu Rang was not among them.
Shang Wu frowned. She somewhat regretted coming here in a hurry.
She shouldn't have come.
How could Lu Rang possibly be the initiator of the design competition?
Even if it is, it's not because of her.
She finds it hard to accept how ruthless she was when she made those harsh words.
Moreover, Lu Rang would definitely be eager to pretend he doesn't know her.
A middle-aged man looked her over and seemed to recognize her: "You are... Freya, the first-round winner?"
Shang Wu snapped out of her daze and nodded: "Yes, I'm really sorry to bother everyone. I thought there were people I knew here..."
The woman smiled, her tone gentle: "It's alright, your work is wonderful. We were just discussing it. Is there anything I can help you with?"
"It's alright, I'm sorry to have bothered you." Shang Wu apologized again and left.
She returned to the restaurant, lost in thought.
Aying immediately came up to her: "How is it? Did you see him? Is Lu Lu there?"
Shang Wu shook her head: "No, it was people from other investors."
Aying immediately deflated: "Huh? No? Then it really isn't Lawyer Lu? Or did he leave after his meeting?"
Shang Wu sat down, her feelings extremely complicated.
The person who helped her was not Lu Rang.
The one who ignored her was Lu Rang.
At that moment, the female assistant who had opened the door and found her came to her again, looked at her seriously and said, "The managers in our conference room invite you to come over again."
Shang Wu's sudden intrusion obviously failed to completely dispel the doubts of those big investors.
Especially the middle-aged man who looked the most serious, with his brows furrowed and his sharp gaze scrutinizing Shang Wu as she entered.
He abruptly asked, "Ms. Shang, this is our investors' private meeting area. You said you were looking for someone you know. Who is this 'someone you know'?"
His tone was clearly suspicious: "Your behavior at the door just now makes it hard not to suspect that you were trying to eavesdrop on some inside information about the competition selection or investment direction, which would be seriously unfair to the other participants."
Although the other two men did not directly confront the issue, their eyes were filled with disapproval and scrutiny.
Shang Wu frowned, a sense of helplessness washing over him.
She couldn't very well say that she came to spy on whether Lu Rang was there, could she? That would only make her seem more suspicious.
Besides, none of these people know who Lu Rang is.
No one can prove that she came here to find someone; her reason is not credible.
At this moment, the woman who had been quite gentle from the beginning suddenly spoke up.
She smiled at the questioning man and said, "Mr. Li, there's no need to be so nervous. I've read Ms. Shang's work; it's very talented and insightful. She shines brightly enough with her work alone and doesn't need these rumors. She was just looking for someone, so it's understandable that she might act rashly. I don't think she had any malicious intent."
She paused, then looked at Shang Wu, her tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable certainty: "I believe in Miss Shang's character and respect for design. This is just a misunderstanding; it will be cleared up once it's been discussed."
Shang Wu was somewhat surprised.
She noticed that Mr. Li seemed to respect this woman quite a bit. When she offered to vouch for him, although he still looked somewhat displeased, he stopped being so aggressive.
He simply snorted, "Since Miss Lu has said so, then forget it. Miss Shang, I hope you'll be more mindful of your behavior in the future."
With the crisis averted, Shang Wu looked at Miss Lu with gratitude.
The other person nodded slightly to her, their eyes conveying a meaningful look.
The meeting continued, and Shang Wu apologized again before leaving.
She waited in the corridor until the meeting ended and the investors left one after another.
Shang Wu waited until the very end, and when she saw Miss Lu, who had helped her, come out, she immediately stepped forward and thanked her again solemnly.
"Ms. Lu, thank you so much for helping me out of that situation..."
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