"That possibility cannot be ruled out. Who knows what Miss Song is really up to?" Gu Xijue said with a smile.
"This is the Lu family's home turf. What are you doing here, an outsider?"
Lu Zheng frowned as he spoke. He was already in a bad mood after seeing the photo, but he didn't expect Gu Xijue to come to Qiao Zhen's rescue.
"I've already spoken to Grandpa Lu. I came here to discuss business, but I didn't expect to run into this misunderstanding." Gu Xijue explained patiently, his every move exuding gentleness.
"You're standing up for Qiao Zhen? Are you two a couple?" Lu Zheng sneered, his sharp gaze sweeping over Qiao Zhen.
Qiao Zhen was speechless, having been subjected to this for no reason.
Gu Xijue was just helping her out of a predicament.
Seeing this, Gu Xijue simply smiled gently: "It's only right for me to help my friends. Please don't misunderstand, Mr. Lu. We are just normal friends. Whatever the matter, please investigate it thoroughly first."
"Is that so?" Lu Zheng suddenly laughed, but it was a cold sneer: "Are you sure that your relationship with Qiao Zhen is truly innocent?"
"Otherwise, what are your thoughts, Mr. Lu? I'm all ears."
Gu Xijue had a faint smile on his face, making it impossible to detect any anger.
Qiao Zhen looked up at her and, seeing him defend himself like this, couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Seeing how gentle and outstanding Gu Xijue was, she couldn't help but lower her head in self-consciousness again.
Someone like her is definitely not good enough for her.
Lu Zheng did not answer, his gaze fixed on Gu Xijue. After a long while, he lowered his head and said to Song Shiyi, "Song Shiyi, let's go."
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