Chapter 66 Exposing Her Lies
She and Pitt weren't exactly close, but they had known each other for several years.
In her memory, Pitt was always approachable, had a refined demeanor, and rarely got angry.
However, Jiang Ning quickly realized that Pete was probably just acting.
He deliberately acted so protective of her in order to appear like her boyfriend.
And Lu Junyan...
It wasn't acted.
Lu Junyan was always so protective of Chu Qingxue.
What was supposed to be a pleasant party atmosphere has now turned into a tense standoff.
After a brief standoff between Lu Junyan and Pete, Lu Junyan smiled first.
"I'm just a hypocrite."
He left his words brief, but everyone understood what he meant:
So what can you do to me?
Pete really couldn't do anything to Lu Junyan.
Especially... the matter between Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan is actually their family affair, and he has no right to interfere.
"You guys have fun, I'm taking my girlfriend with me. The flowers here smell too strong, and my girlfriend is allergic to pollen."
The "girlfriend" that Pitt mentioned naturally refers to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning saw Lu Junyan coldly curl the corners of his lips.
She understood that smile perfectly.
Lu Junyan thought that Pete was just making an excuse to take her away first.
Even now, Lu Junyan still doesn't know...
She is genuinely allergic to pollen.
Lu Junyan didn't stop them, nor did Chu Qingxue.
Her purpose in throwing this party was simply to let her colleagues in the department see for themselves how Lu Junyan treated her.
And how did they treat Jiangning?
In order to wash away the label of being a mistress.
She believed that after this incident, rumors would spread throughout the company that Lu Junyan was living with her and even cooking for her himself.
Pete put his arm around Jiang Ning and left Yunding Jade Pavilion, but before they even left the residential area, Lu Junyan caught up with them.
Even without his suit jacket, Lu Junyan, having removed his apron, exuded an undeniable aura of power.
"Is there anything else, Mr. Lu?" Pete asked.
Lu Junyan glanced at Jiang Ning's shoulder.
Pete still had his arm around her shoulder.
"There's no one else here. I just wanted to remind you that she's still a married woman, so watch your hands."
Lu Jun's words were calm, but they made Pete's hand suddenly feel a little uncomfortable.
Why didn't President Lu remind him in front of others?
Lu Junyan smiled faintly, "Jiang Ning said it herself, that she is unmarried. I just couldn't bear to expose her lie."
"And what about President Lu himself?" Pete asked seriously, his tone accusing. "Does President Lu consider himself a married person? Or unmarried?"
Lu Junyan glanced at Jiang Ning but did not answer.
Inside the house, the party was still going on, but people's attention was no longer on the food and entertainment.
"I say... why did President Lu chase after them?"
"That's right, isn't Pete Jiang Ning's boyfriend? Then what's President Lu doing..."
"I think there's something fishy going on here."
"Shh, keep your voice down."
Several colleagues huddled together in twos and threes, whispering among themselves.
The sound wasn't loud, but Chu Qingxue still heard it.
She was serving snacks to everyone, pretending to be nonchalant, but her heart was in turmoil.
What did Lu Junyan go out to do?
Chasing Jiang Ning?
Chu Qingxue didn't believe it.
If Lu Junyan truly had feelings for Jiang Ning, he wouldn't have been so indifferent to Pete's appearance.
Moreover, in front of his colleagues, Lu Junyan showed no favoritism towards Jiang Ning whatsoever.
Chu Qingxue's inner turmoil gradually eased, and she regained her confidence.
Not long after, Lu Junyan returned empty-handed.
"Junyan, didn't I tell you to go buy soy sauce?" Chu Qingxue pouted.
Lu Junyan paused for a moment, then a smile full of apology immediately appeared on his face. "Sorry, I forgot. I'll go buy it now."
"No need, I'll just order takeout!"
"good."
After hearing the conversation between Chu Qingxue and Lu Junyan, those who previously thought that Lu Junyan had gone out to chase after Jiang Ning had a new question mark in their minds.
Jiang Ning got into Pete's car.
As soon as she got in the car, she thanked him first, and then apologized.
She didn't want to involve Pitt, but things had come to this point, and she needed a fake boyfriend, so she had no choice but to put Pitt in a difficult position.
"You don't need to be so polite with me." Pete smiled and waved at Jiang Ning. "Pretending to be a beautiful woman's boyfriend, I'm actually getting the better end of the deal!"
Jiang Ning chuckled to himself.
As Pete started the car, he said, "You can always contact me if you need anything in the future."
"But……"
“I’m not helping for free; I have conditions.”
Pete turned to look at Jiang Ning and saw that Jiang Ning looked confused but not wary of him.
"Aren't you afraid I'll propose some difficult conditions, like offering myself in return?"
Jiang Ning laughed even harder.
"You're not that kind of person!"
Jiang Ning was clearly praising Pete, but Pete could only manage a wry smile and sigh inwardly.
"Jiang Ning, come back to work here! I know you've resigned and are coming back to FY. I can give you a better future."
Pete did not look at Jiang Ning when he said this.
He was looking straight ahead, focused on driving.
However, his tone was serious enough that Jiang Ning would likely take it as a formal attempt to poach him.
Of course, there was another meaning behind his words, but Jiang Ning wasn't in a hurry to understand it.
A brief silence fell over the car.
"Thank you, Pete."
Jiang Ning's opening remarks gave Pete a bad feeling.
"I'm sorry, I appreciate your kindness, but I have other plans."
"Oh? You can't even tell me?"
I know Pitt is curious, but it's not the right time yet.
"I'll tell you once I've planned everything out and everything is almost ready."
The car drove into the old residential area on Sanhu Street.
Jiang Ning thought that Pete would leave after dropping her off downstairs, but she didn't expect Pete to follow her upstairs.
She felt a little embarrassed, thinking that Pitt was getting too into character and was still playing her boyfriend.
"You should go home early; thank you so much for your help today."
Standing at his doorstep, Jiang Ning said goodbye to Pete.
"No trouble at all. If you need anything in the future, just let me know. I'll be there whenever you call."
Before leaving, Pete took something out of his suit pocket.
"Oh, by the way, this is for you. Congratulations on your resignation."
Before Jiang Ning could take the items, Pete, contrary to his usual behavior, simply shoved them into her hands.
"This isn't a company sample. Although I designed it, I bought it myself. I guess you'll like it."
Pete finished speaking with a smile, then turned and left.
Jiang Ning closed the door, but remained standing there, feeling a strange, indescribable sensation.
She opened the things Pete had given her.
There was a brooch in the jewelry box.
The pavé setting of rubies and diamonds creates a dazzling spectacle.
Downstairs, a black Passat.
Xiao Zhang finally saw Pete come downstairs and get into the car.
Mr. Lu, Pete has left Miss Jiang's house.
He sent the above content to Lu Junyan.
Cloud Top Jade Pavilion.
Lu Junyan received Xiao Zhang's WeChat message and remained calm as usual.
He saw Chu Qingxue reach out to take a crab, so he took one and handed it to her.
Just then, Xiao Zhang sent him another message:
Mr. Lu, I saw Ms. Jiang come downstairs now. She changed her clothes, took a taxi, and I don't know where she's going.
Lu Junyan's attention was completely focused on his phone, and he didn't even notice that the crab's sharp shell had pricked Chu Qingxue's hand.
Chu Qingxue's hand was pricked and bleeding, but with so many colleagues watching, she couldn't complain of the pain. She could only force herself to praise Lu Junyan for being considerate.
The sun was shining brightly in the afternoon.
Jiang Ning's taxi stopped in front of Blue Dream Bay.
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