Chapter 315 Completely Unsuspecting
"Your consultant is really amazing. Please thank him for me!"
After Jiang Ning finished speaking, she noticed that Bai Yichen's expression was not very good.
Logically speaking, now that the Lu Group has finally weathered the crisis, Bai Yichen should feel the same joy of surviving a disaster as she does.
However, Bai Yichen's expression was very solemn, clearly indicating that he was preoccupied with something.
"Bai Yichen, what's wrong?"
Bai Yichen came to his senses and smiled. Although his smile was still gentle and refined, it looked somewhat unnatural compared to usual.
"Nothing... I was thinking about that Gu Jinci... no, that corporate spy who borrowed Gu Jinci's identity."
Upon hearing Bai Yichen's words, Jiang Ning couldn't help but frown.
In the folder Bai Yichen gave her, there was a document of investigation showing that Mansa Technology's upstream company was actually a top-tier group registered in country M.
For Jiang Ning, the United States held some psychological scars.
Because that's where she was kidnapped and barely escaped with her life.
"Should we go to the United States?"
Jiang Ning asked Bai Yichen.
It is obvious that the other party has considerable influence in country M. Even if she takes the documents from the Securities Regulatory Commission of country A to country M, the local public security, procuratorate and judiciary may not cooperate.
It would be better to bring your own bodyguards and private investigators to that top company in the US. If you're lucky, you might be able to meet the corporate spy who impersonated Gu Jinci.
"Okay, sure."
Bai Yichen nodded.
Actually, he wasn't thinking about Gu Jinci just now.
He was thinking of Lu Junyan.
He was terrified that one day Jiang Ning would find out the truth.
When Jiang Ning learns that it was actually Lu Junyan, not him, who truly helped her regain control of the company, what will she think of him?
Bai Yichen let out a silent sigh.
The two flew to Country M that evening.
Even if they went to the Ace Group at this time, there wouldn't be a single employee there.
Let's find a place to stay for the night!
Bai Yichen suggested.
And so, Jiang Ning and Bai Yichen chose to stay at the Emperor Hotel.
Unbeknownst to them, as they walked side by side into the grand hotel, a pair of eyes were watching them.
Like an eagle soaring in the night sky, its eyes are bright, sharp, and hooked.
"Mr. Lu..."
Sitting in the driver's seat, Xiao Zhang turned his head and glanced at Lu Junyan sitting in the back seat.
The chill emanating from Lu Junyan made the car feel as if the air conditioning was on its highest setting.
"Should I go down and take a look?"
"Need not."
Lu Junyan refused decisively, then opened the car door and got out.
In the pitch-black living room, only the laptop was lit.
The chart shown above is the candlestick chart of the Lu Group.
Since H Island's Signas Biotechnology announced the acquisition of Lu's Group's circulating shares at a price higher than the market price, Lu's Group's stock price has skyrocketed.
Joker's previous huge profits from short selling, plus the money he had saved up over the years for this day, would have been enough to swallow Lu's Group whole and fulfill his long-cherished wish.
However……
In the darkness, his once youthful and innocent face now looked like a ghost.
Joker suddenly drew a pistol from his waist and shot his own laptop.
"If I can't seize the Lu Group... what other methods can I use to... destroy you?"
Imperial Grand Hotel.
Jiang Ning and Bai Yichen's rooms were separated because they hadn't booked in advance, and there weren't any adjacent rooms left.
In his hotel room, Jiang Ning sipped coffee while finalizing tomorrow's itinerary.
She contacted local international detective agencies and security companies to ensure that she and Bai Yichen would have some manpower with them when they arrived at the Ace Group the next day.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
Jiang Ning stood up, thinking it was Bai Yichen.
Room service.
Through the peephole, Jiang Ning saw a hotel employee.
He was wearing a white shirt and dress pants, with a conspicuous lace apron tied around his waist.
The guest room service cart in front of me was filled with bowls and plates of all sizes.
However, Jiang Ning couldn't see the waiter's face clearly because he was wearing a large mask.
"We'll bring you welcome fruit and dessert."
Jiang Ning opened the door and asked the waiter to push the food delivery cart inside.
As a result, the waiter closed the door immediately after entering.
"How can a girl like you have no sense of self-protection at all?"
Jiang Ning, with his back to the waiter, listened to the waiter speak in his original voice and shrugged with a smile.
"Because I knew it was you."
Lu Junyan was taken aback, took off his mask, revealing his handsome and dashing face.
He saw Jiang Ning turn around and face him, his bright eyes showing no surprise whatsoever.
It's clear that Jiang Ning wasn't lying; he was recognized from the very beginning.
Lu Junyan was somewhat annoyed.
He was afraid that Jiang Ning wouldn't let him in, so he deliberately disguised himself as a hotel waiter, even wearing an apron with lace trim.
Jiang Ning had never seen Lu Junyan dressed like this before.
"So what do you want from me?"
Lu Junyan couldn't figure out Jiang Ning's thoughts from her tone and expression.
When looking through the peephole, even though the other person was wearing such a large and tightly sealed mask, Jiang Ning could instantly recognize who it was just by looking into their eyes.
Jiang Ning herself hadn't expected that she knew Lu Junyan so well.
The reason she still let Lu Junyan in so openly was because she understood him.
If she shuts Lu Junyan out, he will absolutely resort to even more extreme methods to get close to her.
This is Lu Junyan.
At least that's the Lu Junyan she knew.
Jiang Ning thought that pushing Lu Junyan too far would only cause trouble for himself, so it would be better to let Lu Junyan in and hear what he had to say.
Lu Junyan hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.
His last encounter with Jiang Ning ended badly.
He didn't know if Jiang Ning was still angry with him for forcibly kissing her.
"I apologize for what happened last time. I'm sorry, I acted impulsively."
Jiang Ning was stunned.
Did she hear that right?
Lu Junyan actually took the initiative to apologize to her.
In the past, Lu Junyan always seemed to have an arrogant and overbearing air about him.
However, at this moment, Jiang Ning felt that Lu Junyan's eyes and brows were tinged with humility.
"Never mind, I didn't take it to heart. If that's all you wanted to say, you can leave now."
Just as Jiang Ning was about to turn around, Lu Junyan grabbed her hand.
"Wait a moment."
Jiang Ning lowered her eyes, her gaze falling on her hand that Lu Junyan was holding.
Her hands had just been washed and were a little cold, but Lu Junyan's hands were even colder than hers.
Before Jiang Ning pushed him away, Lu Junyan took the initiative to let go of his hand.
"I haven't eaten yet, could you eat something with me?"
As Lu Junyan spoke, he took the food off the cart.
Looking at these snacks, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel that they weren't made in a hotel.
Because it looks a bit rough.
"Did you bake these cookies and cupcakes?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning noticed the embarrassment on Lu Junyan's face, as if his little scheme had been exposed.
"I just borrowed the hotel kitchen..."
He took a cookie and handed it to Jiang Ning.
"Want to try it?"
Jiang Ning didn't stand on ceremony and took the cookie, taking a bite.
She was also a little hungry after the long journey.
The cookies that Lu Junyan baked himself tasted better than she had imagined.
It has a rich milky flavor and a crispy texture.
However, she only ate one piece and didn't eat a second one.
She sat side by side with Lu Junyan on the sofa, with delicate pastries in front of them.
If they were still married, outsiders would definitely mistake them for having a romantic date.
“Lu Junyan…”
Jiang Ning turned her head and her eyes met Lu Junyan's.
"You really don't need to waste your time on me; it's just a waste of your time."
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