Chapter 325 Assassin
The space gray Koenigsegg sped along at breakneck speed.
The sky above was a hazy gray, similar to the car's paint.
Even sitting in the car, you could feel the oppressive low pressure before the downpour.
Jiang Ning glanced at Lu Junyan, who was driving. Lu Junyan's angular profile was always cold and sculpted, as if he was unhappy about something.
"You tricked me into getting into your car with fake information about Gu Jinci. If you don't say anything, I'm jumping out."
Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Lu Junyan smiled calmly.
"Jumping out of the car at this speed... do you think you're going to live too long?"
Jiang Ning pursed her lips.
"And I'm not lying to you, that fake Gu Jinci... I do have information about him."
Lu Junyan told Jiang Ning everything that Xiao Zhang had found out.
In the end, Xiao Zhang didn't actually get the Joker's photo, but by piecing together various clues, he concluded that the fake Gu Jinci was the Joker.
Joker is the number two figure in the Dragon Fang Gang, a powerful organization in the United States.
She is also an assassin.
Although she is not a genetics expert like the real Gu Jinci, she has a strong learning ability and can easily pass many advanced professional certificates, which makes her highly valued by Brother Long.
"There were traces of transfers in his hidden private account, and the money came from Chu Qingxue's account... The real Gu Jinci was also killed by the Dragon Fang Gang... There's reason to believe that the Joker was behind Chu Qingxue's previous actions against you... Jiang Ning..."
Lu Junyan turned to Jiang Ning and asked, "Have you offended the Dragon Fang Gang? Or do you have some personal grudge against this Joker?"
Jiang Ning's expression was serious, and his brows were furrowed tightly.
According to the information Lu Junyan obtained, the man named Joker seemed to be after her.
Whether it was helping Chu Qingxue harm her, getting close to Gu Lanlan, or shorting the Lu Group.
However……
Jiang Ning didn't remember having any conflict with the Dragon Fang Gang.
She was also unfamiliar with the name Joker.
Could it be related to the Lin family?
Jiang Ning considered this possibility.
But the possibility is very low.
After all, the fact that she was a member of the Lin family had long been sealed away. Even if the Dragon Fang Gang really had a grudge against the Lin family, they would have come after Lin Jingcheng, Lin Yueheng, or Lin Wanrong.
and……
When the Joker impersonated Gu Jinci to get close to Gu Lanlan, the Lu Group did not yet belong to her.
It belonged to Lu Junyan.
So...
Is she really the person Joker wants to get rid of?
Jiang Ning was completely baffled and had a bit of a headache.
If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it anymore.
Suddenly, Lu Junyan, who was standing next to him, said this.
"I don't know who gave me this trouble."
Jiang Ning casually retorted.
Lu Junyan smiled. "You mean I shouldn't have looked up Joker, and even if I did, I shouldn't have told you?"
Jiang Ning rolled her eyes at Lu Junyan. "Then you should find out why Joker is targeting me before you tell me."
Lu Junyan was taken aback, and his smile deepened.
He didn't expect Jiang Ning to be so self-righteous.
"I'm sorry, it seems I really didn't think this through."
Jiang Ning's gaze fell on Lu Junyan's profile.
Lu Junyan had a smile on his face, as if he was in a good mood.
In her memory, Lu Junyan rarely apologized.
At the very least, he rarely apologized to her.
But now, the words "I'm sorry" are no longer a rare line from Lu Junyan's mouth.
The raindrops hit the glass, becoming more and more frequent.
Even with the wipers on full blast, the view through the windshield is still not clear enough.
However, after driving for a short while, Lu Junyan began to slow down and eventually parked the car in the parking space.
Jiangning is familiar with this place.
Even though it was pouring rain outside and her visibility was limited, she still knew where she was.
here--
This is Gu Lanlan's home.
Gu Lanlan definitely wants to know about the Joker, the fake Gu Jinci.
However, Jiang Ning didn't know whether telling Gu Lanlan about this would be good or bad for her.
after all……
The fake Gu Jinci wasn't even a corporate spy.
It's a gang.
Jiang Ning's hands involuntarily clenched into fists.
After a long silence, she finally got out of the car.
"Wait a moment."
Stopped by Lu Junyan, Jiang Ning turned around and saw Lu Junyan take out the spare umbrella from the car and then get out of the car first.
The car door on her side opened, and Lu Junyan held the umbrella over her head.
"You can get off the bus now."
"I can do it myself."
Jiang Ning wanted to take the umbrella from Lu Junyan's hand, but Lu Junyan shook his head.
"This is the only umbrella I have. If I give it to you, I'll get wet."
Jiang Ning frowned.
"Why don't you just go back to the car?"
"What if you break my umbrella?"
Jiang Ning opened his mouth, and the moisture from the rain rushed in.
"You want to take me to Lanlan's doorstep, right?"
"I didn't want to..."
Lu Junyan smiled and said it logically, "But who can blame him for the bad weather, it rained!"
"..."
Jiang Ning pursed her lips, feeling that saying another word to Lu Junyan would only be asking for trouble.
So she asked Lu Junyan to hold an umbrella for her as they walked towards Gu Lanlan's house.
The rain was pouring down, as if the heavens were weeping.
Even with an umbrella, it's hard to guarantee you won't get wet in this kind of weather.
But Jiang Ning's clothes were not wet at all.
A large black umbrella was above her head, like a house that could shelter her from the wind and rain.
Lu Junyan walked beside her, most of his body was soaked, and his once fine suit had changed color.
"You're no longer my assistant..."
Jiang Ning reminded him softly.
Lu Junyan smiled charmingly, his lips curving upwards.
“But I am still your ex-husband.”
The word "ex-husband" stirred a ripple in Jiang Ning's heart.
"Ex-husband... is there something special about your relationship?"
Lu Junyan blinked his long eyelashes and said calmly:
"At least I can hold an umbrella for you."
The rain showed no signs of abating.
Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan walked side by side.
Jiang Ning consciously kept her distance from Lu Junyan, and Lu Junyan didn't try to get too close to Jiang Ning either.
The umbrella held above his head followed Jiang Ning the whole time.
When the two reached the building entrance, Lu Junyan looked as if he hadn't used an umbrella at all.
Rainwater streamed down Lu Junyan's high, straight nose, resembling tears.
Jiang Ning rarely saw Lu Junyan in such a disheveled state.
He only became so disheveled because of her.
Jiang Ning took out a pack of tissues from her handbag, pulled one out, and handed it to Lu Junyan.
"...Wipe it off!"
Lu Junyan glanced down at the tissue in Jiang Ning's hand and smiled as he said:
"You wipe it for me."
Jiang Ning immediately withdrew his hand, and then Lu Junyan continued:
"If you help me wipe my face, I'll tell you another clue about the Joker."
Meeting Lu Junyan's smiling gaze, Jiang Ning gritted her teeth in dissatisfaction.
She held a tissue, reached out, and gently wiped the rain off Lu Junyan's face.
The originally dry paper towels became soft as they absorbed more and more water.
Jiang Ning's fingertips inadvertently touched Lu Junyan's skin.
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