Chapter 46 Chapter 46 Part 2
After the forum, there will be a charity reception, and everyone will move from the venue to the banquet hall downstairs.
When Qiao Wu came out from the stage, she was surrounded by the media, and Guo Liyan stood beside her to protect her safety.
The reporters thought they would see Lu Jinzhi who had returned to China today, but unexpectedly it was someone else. However, perhaps because this person's temperament and demeanor were so superior, no one was disappointed at all, but became more positive.
"Chairman Qiao, Lu Jinzhi, the new president of Lu Corporation, hasn't appeared in the media since returning to China. Is there any connection to the sudden and quiet change of chairman of the Lu Charity Foundation? Is there some irreconcilable conflict within the group?"
This is also what others want to know. Many participants did not leave, but watched Qiao Wu's interview from the outside.
Surrounded by microphones, Qiao Wu spoke calmly, neither fast nor slow. "The foundation's executive director remains President Lu Jinzhi. I don't quite understand why you're tying the change of leadership to his and the group's development. The previous chairman has reached retirement age, that's all. As for the silence, I don't think it has much to do with what we're going to do in the future. We just treat it as a perfectly normal occurrence."
"The Lu Group is currently developing very well both internally and externally. Thank you for your concern." She knew at a glance what the media was trying to spin, and then she said, "President Lu is very busy with work. He will certainly meet with everyone when he has the chance."
"You look young. Are you confident that you can lead the foundation well?"
Qiao Wu: "Words are not enough. Please supervise me more in the future."
"Chairman Qiao, you represented Mr. Lu at his first charity event after he took office, even though he didn't attend." Someone thrust the microphone in front of Qiao Wu. "I heard you became chairman of the Lu Foundation at just 22. Are you related?"
This question was a bit ambiguous, but it was also a question that others wanted to ask but couldn't.
Qiao Wu glanced at the media name on the microphone and then laughed, "If he doesn't come, will we stop doing charity? I'm indeed 22 years old, but your first question isn't my ability, but my relationship with President Lu. Do you always ask others the same question? In your opinion, can't a 22-year-old reach this position based on his own excellence? Then I suggest you broaden your horizons."
The reporter's face turned red.
"I think everyone is concerned about this question, so I can answer it clearly. Publicly, Mr. Lu is my boss and leader, and we are mutually supportive work partners. Personally, he and I are very good friends. I am here because he believes in my abilities and character, nothing else."
She glanced at the group calmly, "So after today, I don't want you to write any biased statements or fabricated speculations about our relationship. Otherwise, I will hold you accountable."
"As for the subsequent progress of Lu's public welfare projects, everyone is welcome to monitor them in real time."
After she finished speaking, she glanced at Guo Liyan, who immediately understood what she meant and cleared a path for her, protecting her as she left the scene and entered the banquet hall.
After the people left, the reporters came back to their senses and interviewed other people. Their original thoughts were completely extinguished. This young chairman did not seem easy to deal with.
Someone looked at Qiao Wu's back and sighed, "Lu Jinzhi really doesn't play by the rules. Not only does he not show up himself, but he also finds such a chairman. He and the people around him are extraordinary."
For other people, 22 years old is just a college graduate. Even if they want to join their own company, they need to gain experience for a few years first.
But Qiao Wu is already able to answer any questions from the host calmly on his own, and can deal with these reporters with ease, with an aura that is several blocks away from others.
But Lu Jinzhi really believed her.
These two people are really bold and daring.
"I heard that Qiao Wu was originally the steward of the Lu family. How did they manage to find such a talented person?"
Qin Lian, who had just walked out of another group of reporters, stopped when he heard this.
To be honest, he also wanted to know.
No wonder Qiao Wu is Lu Jinzhi's main artery, and he even arranged him to be at the front desk.
It turns out that disciplining his younger brother is a waste of talent.
When he pushed open the door and walked into the banquet hall, Qiao Wu was already surrounded by many people asking for news.
The people who came to the cocktail party were all well-known figures, so naturally they would not be as sharp as the media outside. They handed out their business cards to Qiao Wu and inquired about her background openly or secretly.
Qiao Wu asked Guo Liyan to accept all the business cards. She unexpectedly met Qin Lian's eyes. She paused and called out, "Boss Qin."
Everyone's attention was diverted by this voice and they all turned around.
Although Qiao Wu is a member of the Lu family, he is still a newcomer.
Qin Lian is different. He is already the official leader of the Qin family, and they can still distinguish between what is important and what is not.
"Boss Qin, long time no see!"
Qin Lian took a glass of wine from the waiter and couldn't help laughing.
Qiao Wu usually treated him with a measured attitude, but today he took the initiative. After greeting the others, he walked over and stood in front of her: "You're already the chairman, and you didn't tell me such a big thing."
Qiao Wu clinked his glasses lightly with him and jokingly said, "Aren't you worried that you'll poach me again?"
Qin Lian: "Don't say that."
"How's your brother doing back home?"
"I've been pretty honest lately." Qin Lian said, "Thanks to you."
"It's just a matter of convenience."
Apart from Lu Jinzhi, Qin Lian is also considered a leading figure in the circle. The familiar tone and attitude of the two shocked everyone around them.
It seems that Qiao Wu really should not be underestimated.
Seeing them talking, the people around them felt embarrassed to interrupt and dispersed.
Only then could Qin Lian hold back his voice and say, "You are quite good at using people."
"What are you talking about? This is called friendly communication between the Lu and Qin families." Qiao Wu took a sip of wine and said with a smile, "It dispels the rumors of discord between the two families."
Qiao Wu did take advantage of Qin Lian.
Her purpose of showing up has been achieved, and she feels that she can skip other unnecessary social interactions. Now many people see her as a stranger and so everyone comes to test her with suspicion, and she cannot refuse out of superficial friendliness.
But Qin Lian's identity can help her screen out some people who come to chat for no reason, and it can also raise her value in the eyes of these people, so some people will naturally retreat on their own initiative.
"What do you mean by rumors? They're also true." Qin Lian chuckled. "Lu Jinzhi and I don't get along very well to begin with. Only you're still friends with him."
Qiao Wu joked, "Aren't you afraid that I'll complain?"
"Go ahead." Qin Lian looked fearless, and vaguely speechless. "I'm still on his blacklist because of you."
After the phone call that day, he continued to block him. Only Lu Jinzhi could do such a thing.
Qiao Wu couldn't help laughing.
Others may think Lu Jinzhi is a genius, but in her opinion, Lu Jinzhi is actually a person whose emotions are easy to understand and straightforward, and maintaining interpersonal relationships is too difficult for him.
"Don't laugh." Qin Lian said, "There's a price to pay for using me. Don't tell Lu Jinzhi if I come to you next time."
Qiao Wu thought for a moment and said, "I'll try my best."
The main reason was that she felt that Lu Jinzhi would have many channels to know.
Qin Lian asked curiously, "Are you fully responsible for your project this time?"
"For now."
Qin Lian nodded: "I'm looking forward to it."
"What are you looking forward to?"
"I'm looking forward to how much the aorta is worth." Qin Lian said coldly, "It's worth it for me to stay on the blacklist for so long."
Although Qin Lian knew Qiao Wu's plan, he was not in a hurry to leave. Chatting with other people was not as interesting as chatting with Qiao Wu, and he didn't need to socialize.
This way, if he stands there longer, Qiao Wu won't be able to refuse his help next time.
But even though he was planning this, Qiao Wu was unwilling to continue standing with him because other people had already come over to say hello.
The foundation not only relies on Lu's shares and donations to do charity work, but also has projects in cooperation with other companies. Qiao Wu naturally wants to get to know more people.
So when she saw the right person, she left Qin Lian behind without hesitation.
Qin Lian: “…”
You're really amazing! No wonder you and Lu Jinzhi can get along so well together.
The cocktail party lasted into the second half, and Qiao Wu had roughly figured out the relationships that could be established in the future. She used the excuse of going to the bathroom to sober herself up for a while.
As expected, she still didn't like to drink too much, and there was a heat rising in her eyes.
When Lu Jinzhi called, she was still washing her fingertips with ice water to reduce the fever.
"Not over yet?"
"It's almost time." Qiao Wu checked the time. "Are you here to report safety again?"
Lu Jinzhi was watching the live broadcast replay of the forum.
He was still working in the afternoon and had no time to watch the live broadcast, but he believed that Qiao Wu could do a good job.
"I've already gone home." Hearing her voice sound a bit lazy, Lu Jinzhi paused and resumed scrolling as usual. He stopped only when he saw the familiar figure in the video come on stage. He then said, "You don't need to drink too much."
As long as she doesn't want to drink, no one can force her.
"You can use my name anytime outside," he said.
Qiao Wu understood the meaning behind his words and said with a smile, "I don't want people to prefix me with 'Lu Jinzhi' next time they mention me."
After a pause of a second, he added, "I am not a kite. I don't need someone to hold my string to fly."
Lu Jinzhi turned down the volume in the video. The confident voice of the man in the black suit combined with the soft, drunken voice on the phone. He could now imagine the expression of the person who said this.
He chuckled: "Well, you are Kunpeng."
Qiao Wu's temper had just cooled down a bit, but because of this, Kunpeng's temper lifted again, and he became more energetic. "You're not here to report safety, are you here to ask about the daily report results?"
"No need." Lu Jinzhi scrolled back to watch the short video clip again. "It's almost time, let's make sure you're safe."
Qiao Wu was stunned for a moment: "Mine?"
Lu Jinzhi's voice rose slightly at the end: "Why, your rules don't include yourself?"
Not really included.
"I won't make those mistakes."
Maybe the alcohol really was controlling her brain, as she spoke with a pride that she didn't usually have.
In the past, Lu Jinzhi rarely saw the innocence of a child in Qiao Wu, but at this moment he unexpectedly felt it, which was quite wonderful.
Should have played a video.
He wanted to see what her expression was now.
Thinking this way, he indeed intended to do so, but before he could make a move, Qiao Wu said, "I should be leaving now. I'm safe and should be back at the hotel soon. Don't worry."
Lu Jinzhi felt a little regretful: "Yeah."
After hanging up the phone, he found the video of the interview.
Although the person who asked the question was very rude, the person who answered it won his heart.
He and she are very good friends.
Lu Jinzhi listened to this sentence over and over again until he received a WeChat message from Qiao Wu on his phone.
Qiao Wu: "I can't write the daily report tonight, but it went smoothly. I talked about some collaborations [super cool.jpg]."
Super cool.
This is the expression she had when she said she wouldn't make a mistake.
Lu Jinzhi remembered the regret of this time and decided that video chat would be better than phone call next time.
As soon as Qiao Wu returned to the banquet hall, Guo Liyan handed her a glass of honey water.
He may not have had much experience in other areas over the years, but he is first-rate at taking care of people: "Shall I change some water for you next?"
"No, I don't want to drink."
Qiao Wu didn't want to get drunk at social events, as that would make him uncontrollable.
Qiao Wu asked, "Did you write down all those business cards?"
"I've got it." Guo Liyan said immediately, "I'll go back and sort it out later and give you everything you need."
"Let's do it tomorrow. You've worked hard today. Go to bed early." Qiao Wu said, "Prepare the car..."
Before she could finish her words, her cell phone rang again.
I looked down and saw that it was Lu Yingchi calling. Was he here again so late?
"Hello?"
"Hello, is this Qiao Wu?" It was an unfamiliar male voice.
"Well, you are?"
"I'm Lu Yingchi's squad leader. I'm sorry to bother you, but we just had a conflict here. Lu Yingchi was injured, and we're a little worried about him. He said he was going to come look for you tonight, so I'm calling you now."
Qiao Wu frowned: "Address."
At this time, many people from the Finance Class were crowded in the same room, looking at Lu Yingchi sitting on the bed, soaking wet, at a loss as to what to do.
Earlier in the bar, those construction workers who had been drinking started to make a fuss when they saw the Youth League Secretary from their class coming to look for someone.
There was a boy in the Civil Engineering class who started pursuing the Youth League Secretary during military training. He was rejected many times but he kept pestering her. As a result, the students in the Finance class had a bad impression of those people. They even had a fight while playing basketball, and the matter was not settled until they went to the counselor.
I didn't expect to encounter them today. Those people were making a fuss, and several grown men surrounded the League Secretary and wouldn't let him leave.
How could they tolerate this with so many boys sitting here in the class? Young people get angry easily. Fei Jingming went over first, and the people behind him followed closely, kicking over several stools in an instant.
Lu Yingchi, who was sitting in the corner, hadn't reacted to the interruption of watching the video when the bench flew everywhere and a cup hit his forehead.
As soon as he stood up, he saw a girl being pushed into the river next to the bar.
"Stop it right there, all of you!" Lu Yingchi stepped on the table and came out from the corner. He rushed over while speaking and went down to rescue people without thinking.
Someone shouted "Lu Yingchi" in the chaos, and the situation that was originally out of control suddenly calmed down.
"What are you standing there for!" Fei Jingming rushed to the riverside, "Save him!"
When the construction workers saw that the person who fell into the river was Lu Yingchi, they were shocked! Lu Yingchi was so famous that the whole school knew about him. When did he start hanging out with these ordinary people?
As a result, Lu Yingchi not only played together, but also intervened and rushed into the river.
Isn’t that the end!
However, Lu Yingchi was an experienced swimmer and quickly rescued the girl who fell into the water.
But no one dared to speak at this moment, for fear that Lu Yingchi would ask who did it the next second, and his head was bleeding!
The girls ran to see the girl who fell into the water, and the boys ran over to surround Lu Yingchi and asked, "Are you okay?"
Lu Yingchi angrily waved away his outstretched hand and stared at the construction workers, as if he was going to skin them alive the next second.
But after a long while, all I could see was his chest rising and falling violently, with no other movements.
Someone stepped forward tremblingly: "Lu...Brother Lu."
"Get lost!" Lu Yingchi pushed the man away, walked a few steps to the table and picked up his cell phone which was still on the table.
The soaking wet young master standing in the dark pointed at the League Secretary and asked, "Who harassed you?"
The League Secretary pointed at someone weakly.
Then I saw and heard Lu Yingchi calling the police.
"You've read so much that you've never watched the legal channel?" The embarrassed Young Master Lu muttered to himself angrily after hanging up the phone, "I don't want to be blurred when people visit me in prison."
Damn, I don’t know if Qiao Wu will visit me in prison.
She said she wouldn't go.
Everyone: “…”
In the end, it was the counselor who went to the police station to bring the students back. It wasn't their fault, so nothing was said in the end.
But Lu Yingchi's room was packed with classmates.
"Brother." Ye Liang looked at Lu Yingchi, who had been sitting there for a long time with a garish Band-Aid on his forehead, his face full of gloom, but still unwilling to take a shower. He tried to ask, "I'll give you some clothes to change into, will you just make do with it?"
You can't buy clothes at this time.
"No need." Lu Yingchi was annoyed by being stared at. "Why are you looking at me? Just do what you need to do."
He doesn't wear other people's clothes. The bath towels in this homestay make him feel itchy and he doesn't want to take a bath here at all.
If we go back to our grandparents' house, it's too far, and the servants there will definitely report us to Qiao Wu.
So he planned to go find a hotel outside by himself later, but these people were gathered here, and they were so serious as if they were going to send him off for a funeral. He didn't even have the face to stand up.
Just then, the sound of high heels stepping on the wooden floor was heard in the corridor of the B&B.
The crisp sound finally stopped at the door, and then there was a knock on the door.
The students standing at the door were the first to turn around and see the person coming, and their eyes immediately widened.
Because of Lu Yingchi, the classmates all watched the variety show and the live broadcast of the charity forum, so they naturally recognized who the visitor was.
When the person on TV suddenly appeared in front of them, she was tall and thin, and her white skin seemed to glow under the light. Her facial features were even more three-dimensional and beautiful than on TV. There was no smile on her face, and the black dress made her look unattainable. Several young people stuttered on the spot.
"Lu, Brother Lu, it seems like your family is here!"
Lu Yingchi, who was sitting on the bed, frowned. What family members?
There is no one in his house, only dogs.
etc……
He stood up suddenly.
"I was worried about you, so I borrowed your phone to call your sister." Fei Jingming explained, "Don't worry."
Lu Yingchi is not in a hurry.
How the hell is he not in a hurry?
Qiao Wu didn't let him fight!
Guo Liyan said to the students standing at the door in a daze: "Sorry, please make way." Only then did everyone react and make way, allowing Qiao Wu to see Lu Yingchi's appearance clearly.
The squad leader explained the situation to her when he called her, but Lu Yingchi's current condition was much worse than she had imagined.
Like a wet, unwanted puppy.
Lu Yingchi had long forgotten that he was still angry with Qiao Wu. He couldn't find a place to hide himself, so he could only stand there dryly. When he saw someone approaching, he finally said after a long while: "I didn't do it."
"Yeah." Qiao Wu raised his hand, "Let me see the head."
Lu Yingchi was covered in the stinky smell of river water. At this moment, the fragrance from Qiao Wu's body filled his nose, and he was a little dazed.
Before he could react, he had already lowered his head and sniffed secretly again.
"You've been drinking," he said.
Qiao Wu responded casually. Lu Yingchi's wound had not been treated. There were blood stains on the places where the Band-Aid was not covering. When he removed the Band-Aid, he saw a cut, which was not very deep.
She felt relieved for the moment: "Are there any other injuries?"
Lu Yingchi was surrounded by the smell of wine and fragrance, feeling dizzy and said, "No."
"Okay." Qiao Wu withdrew his hand, "Let's go."
Lu Yingchi's eyes followed her wrist all the time: "Where are you going?"
"Hotel, we've booked a room for you."
Lu Xiaogou, who had said during the day that he would not look for her, wagged his tail and said, "Oh."
Qiao Wu then turned around and looked at the other students in the room: "Who is the class monitor?"
Fei Jingming immediately raised his hand: "Me!"
Qiao Wu smiled at him and said, "Thank you for calling me. You guys should go to bed early. I'll take Lu Yingchi away."
"You're welcome, you're welcome." Fei Jingming quickly asked someone to make way for her.
It only took two minutes to come and go, but the people in the room were still immersed in the person's every frown and smile until the sound of high heels disappeared.
Ye Liang said blankly: "I think I know why Lu Yingchi went crazy because of the word 'bias'."
Being favored by such a person is a luxury.
Once you catch it, no one will want to let go.
Following Qiao Wu to the hotel, Lu Yingchi, feeling uncomfortable, did not go to take a shower first. He stood at the door and frowned: "I didn't let them call you."
"I know."
"Are you angry?"
"No."
"You haven't said anything yet." Lu Yingchi was very stubborn. "You haven't smiled yet."
Qiao Wu sighed softly and said helplessly: "Seeing you like this, how can I laugh?"
"I..." Lu Yingchi looked down at himself and realized how miserable he was. He quickly snatched the spare clothes that Guo Liyan had prepared for him and rushed into the bathroom.
When he came out again, Qiao Wu was sitting on the sofa sorting things out.
Seeing him coming, she patted the seat next to her and said, "Come here."
Lu Yingchi smelled himself and made sure there was no strange smell before walking over.
The fragrant hand raised up again, held the cotton swab to the wound on his forehead, and wiped it gently.
"Why is the smell of alcohol getting stronger?"
Qiao Wu: "...Because I'm using alcohol to disinfect you."
"Oh." Lu Yingchi was quiet for two seconds, then asked, "Are you feeling sorry for me again?"
"Um."
Lu Yingchi hung his head and said, "Who do you prefer, me or Lu Xuan?"
Qiao Wu pulled his wrist away: "If you ask such childish questions again, it's definitely not you."
Lu Yingchi, whose head was dazed, grabbed her hand reflexively: "It's not done yet."
"It's almost done. If it's any later, it will heal." After saying that, Qiao Wu frowned slightly and lowered his eyes to look at Lu Yingchi's hand.
Lu Yingchi's fingers felt hot from being stared at, and he suddenly let go.
But Qiao Wu reached out his hand again, and his slightly cool fingertips touched his head: "Lu Yingchi, do you have a fever?"
So cool.
Lu Yingchi blinked slowly, then his body stiffened for a moment, and instantly bounced away, angry and embarrassed: "Why are you still cursing!"
Qiao Wu: “?”
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