When Lu Anyu saw Ruixi and the driver waiting for him, he happily ran to the car.
"Is Ruixi waiting for me?" Lu Anyu sat down next to Ruixi, squeezing him aside.
Mizuki put away her sketchbook and turned her face away: "Who's waiting for you? You're as slow as a snail."
Lu Anyu immediately raised his wrist to make a call using his smartwatch: "It's not enough to just wait for me, I need to call Mommy and have her come pick me up."
Ruixi was afraid that if word got back to Uncle Luo about their discord, he would get another beating.
She tugged at Lu Anyu's sleeve: "I'm waiting for you, Brother An'an."
"What did you call me? Say it again!"
Mizuki pretended not to hear and habitually turned around to look behind her.
Sure enough, the black car that had been following him was there again.
Lu Anyu followed his gaze and looked behind him; children's curiosity is always endless.
"Who are those people in that car? Why are they following us? Should I tell Mommy to ask the police to check?" Lu Anyu asked.
Mizuki shook her head: "No need."
——
Lu Zhiwei was forcibly taken by Luo Xiu to tour the Luo family's business empire for a whole day.
He seemed eager to show off to Lu Zhiwei in a single day how he, an illegitimate child from an orphanage, had built a business empire in just over seven years.
Subconsciously, he still hoped that Lu Zhiwei would depend on him and worship him.
He didn't actually want Lu Zhiwei to become stronger than him and surpass him.
When it was time to leave work, Lu Zhiwei was in a hurry to leave the Luo Group: "I have to pick up An'an and Ruixi."
"The driver will pick them up. I have a business dinner tonight, so come with me." Luo Xiu sat in the large office, wearing metal-rimmed glasses, his blue eyes appearing even more sinister.
He was gradually introducing Lu Zhiwei's existence to those around him, which was also a way of asserting his dominance and telling everyone.
This woman is the one Luo Xiu has chosen; no one else is allowed to covet her.
Lu Zhiwei hated the feeling of having her future planned out for her.
It's obvious that she and Luo Xiu could never be together.
"I'm not going, I'm a little tired." Lu Zhiwei rubbed her forehead, feigning weakness.
Luo Xiu immediately tensed up, stood up from his chair, and grabbed her wrist: "Are you feeling unwell? Shall I take you to the hospital?"
"No need, I'll just go home and rest for a while. Besides, I said I'd stay with the Luo family, and I always keep my word. I never go back on my word. Get rid of those people who've been watching my every move. I don't like this feeling of being constantly monitored."
Luo Xiu knew perfectly well that she was a woman of her word, and that she hated the feeling of being restricted in her freedom.
"Okay, I believe you, but please don't betray my trust." Luo Xiu reached out and put his arm around her waist, wanting to get closer.
Lu Zhiwei angrily pushed him away: "Since you were able to build the Luo family empire, you should have the confidence to win me over and make me willingly be with you."
Luo Xiu smiled and said, "Zhizhi, you still know how to manipulate me as always."
"I'll send a driver to take you back."
"No need, I'll drive back myself. I know the way back to the Luo family's house."
"Okay, then I might be out late with my social engagement. You're probably already asleep. Get some rest and look your best." Luo Xiu's slender fingers gently lifted a strand of her fragrant hair and tidied up her curly long hair.
He was just like a pet dog, always wanting to stick close to Lu Zhiwei.
The office blinds were not closed, and the administrative secretary and assistant outside could see Mr. Luo's all-around display of affection as he tried to woo a woman.
One by one, they couldn't help but steal glances at the office.
In all my years at the Luo family business, who has ever seen CEO Luo act like such a sycophant?
Lu Zhiwei left Luo Xiu's office with a sullen face, intending to take the regular elevator.
Luo Xiu's assistant, Eisen, immediately pressed the button for the president's elevator for her: "Ms. Lu, this way, this will be your exclusive passage from now on."
It was rush hour, and the elevators in the entire Rockefeller Center were packed with people.
She didn't want to be stared at like a monkey.
He resolutely entered the president's private elevator.
Lu Zhiwei, who was about to drive to pick up her child, received a call from Shen Jinmo in the car.
Hello, Ms. Lu.
A clear, magnetic voice came from the other end of the phone.
[Mr. Shen, is something the matter?]
Shen Jinmo did not mention what happened at the kindergarten during the day. This was an agreement he made with Lu Anyu to keep it a secret.
[There's a very important dinner party at the governor's house tonight; his daughter is about to turn twenty-five, and he wants to design a unique necklace for her. I'm interested in getting this order.]
The governor is the highest political leader in their state, and cultivating a good relationship with the governor is essential to securing a stable business empire.
Do you mean you need me to accompany you to the banquet?
[Yes, find out what the governor's daughter wants and expedite the cooperation.]
【good. 】
Lu Zhiwei accepted Shen Jinmo's invitation.
After meeting up with Shen Jinmo, they drove together into the governor's villa.
The magnificent European-style villa was brightly lit.
A lively and noisy atmosphere came from the living room.
Shen Jinmo wore a silver-gray double-breasted suit today, and her hair was styled meticulously.
Lu Zhiwei didn't have time to change her clothes and came directly over, so she looked rather plain. However, she didn't forget to bring a gift with her.
The two walked towards the reception room, led by the butler.
Sitting in the guest seat, Loshu, dressed in a khaki suit, leaned back lazily on the sofa and chatted with Governor Pritt.
He was composed, dignified, and refined, seemingly accustomed to and enjoying such high-society social interactions.
The governor's youngest daughter, Yuri, dressed up in her finest attire, was introduced to Luo Xiu by the governor: "This is my youngest daughter. She just graduated with a master's degree from the Art Academy of Y Country. You met her a few years ago, do you remember?"
“Of course, it’s Yuri.” Luo Xiu raised his glass and clinked it with Yuri’s.
Yuri looked at Luo Xiu with shining eyes, walked over and sat down next to him, picked up the wine bottle and poured him a new glass of wine: "Brother Luo Xiu, I'll have to trouble you to take care of me from now on."
The woman's soft body pressed very close, and the strong scent of her perfume filled my nostrils.
Although Luo Xiu was reluctant, he did not move away.
The governor wanted to bring the two together, but if he acted too coldly, he feared it would strain the relationship between the two families.
"Of course." Luo Xiu picked up his wine glass and drank the wine she poured in one gulp to show his sincerity.
"Mr. Governor, President Shen has arrived with his designer." The head butler led Lu Zhiwei and Shen Jinmo into the reception room.
Upon seeing the distinguished Shen Jingmo, the governor stood up with delight and went over to greet him: "Hey, Mr. Shen, your company designed a bracelet for my wife last time, and she really liked it. I'm honored that you could come today."
Luo Xiu, who was sitting on the sofa with You Li next to him, changed his expression the moment he saw Lu Zhiwei following behind Shen Jinmo.
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