"If you can accomplish this, how much benefit do you think it will bring you?"
At this point, Chen Yan was completely smitten.
She desperately wanted to escape Lu Hang's clutches.
But once marriage binds two people together, it's not something she can easily escape.
Seeing through Chen Yan's feelings, Gu Xijue continued to give her instructions.
"Once the two of them break up, the Lu family will inevitably be engulfed in a bloodbath. At that time, as long as I intervene, you can get everything you want, and even restoring your former glory as Miss Shen will be a piece of cake."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yan immediately stood up and said with a loyal expression.
"Mr. Gu, rest assured, I will definitely do my best to complete the task you have entrusted to me!"
"That would be best, of course." Gu Xijue smiled faintly.
"I paid the bill before I came. I have something to do, so I'll leave first. I heard their salmon is delicious. Miss Shen, you can savor it."
After Gu Xijue finished speaking, he left, thinking to himself.
What a loyal and obedient dog.
...
"Miss Chen, could you please explain in detail what exactly is the grudge between me and Lu Zheng?"
Qiao Zhen frowned and asked. Although she knew very well that Shen Yan's words might not be true, she always wanted to know the truth whenever Lu Zheng was mentioned.
“Miss Qiao, there’s no need to rush. We’re currently at the Lu family’s residence, and anyone we’re doing could be found out by someone with ulterior motives. If you really want to know, I suggest we find a place to talk about it slowly.”
Hearing this, Qiao Zhen had no choice but to grit her teeth and nod: "Okay, then you set a time and send it to my phone."
Shen Yan nodded, and the two parted ways.
Back in the hall, Qiao Zhen was still in a daze, her mind filled with Shen Yan's words about having a grudge against Lu Zheng.
"What are you thinking about?" Lu Zheng noticed that Qiao Zhen had been in a daze ever since she came back, and couldn't help but ask with concern.
"No, I'm just a little sleepy and want to go back early."
Qiao Zhen made up a random excuse to brush it off.
Lu Zheng rubbed Qiao Zhen's head: "The banquet will probably continue for a while longer. If you're really sleepy, I'll have the butler take you back first."
"No need, I can manage."
Qiao Zhen quickly shook her head; she didn't want to make any exceptions at this critical juncture.
"Okay, if you're really sleepy, then tell me."
Lu Zheng nodded slightly.
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open, and as soon as Grandpa Lu saw who it was, he immediately ran to greet them.
"Oh, Mr. Wang, what brings you here?"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhen tilted her head slightly, and her expression changed when she saw who it was.
She remembered clearly that this Mr. Wang was the one who had insisted on taking advantage of her when she signed the contract before.
Mr. Wang, with his large belly, walked up to Old Master Lu, exchanged a few pleasantries, and the two began to chat.
It was only then that Qiao Zhen realized that the woman standing next to President Wang was actually Song Shiyi.
She couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. When did Song Shiyi get involved with President Wang?
Although Qiao Zhen didn't want to assume the worst about Song Shiyi, she knew very well that President Wang was greedy and lustful, and Song Shiyi herself wasn't very capable at work, so Song Shiyi's relationship with President Wang was definitely not through legitimate means.
Sure enough, when Song Shiyi saw Qiao Zhen, her previous obedient attitude towards Qiao Zhen vanished, replaced by a smug look.
Now that President Wang is her backer, the words of loyalty she had spoken to Qiao Zhen before are naturally no longer valid.
She swayed over, completely ignoring Qiao Zhen, and spoke to Lu Zheng beside her.
"President Wang asked me to come over to inquire whether the contract with the Lu Group can continue?"
Lu Zheng saw through Song Shiyi's little trick and frowned, saying, "Okay."
Song Shiyi gave Lu Zheng what she thought was a seductive smile, and then took two steps forward.
Seeing Song Shiyi's expression, Lu Zheng, already somewhat irritated, grew even more impatient: "What else is there?"
"Brother Lu Zheng, why are you so impatient?"
A sweet, delicate voice came from inside, making Lu Zheng feel nauseous.
Seeing that Lu Zheng didn't speak, Song Shiyi twisted her breasts and flirted with him.
Qiao Zhen was stunned. How come she hadn't realized before that Song Shiyi was such a daring woman?
"I... I prepared a gift for you, Brother Lu, do you think it suits your taste?"
She opened a box and, without waiting for Lu Zheng to speak, took out a men's watch from inside.
Lu Zheng looked down at the watch in front of him, remembering that he had the same model, and couldn't help but sneer.
"I already have one of these forms, so I won't accept it."
Upon hearing this, Song Shiyi paused, her smile freezing on her face.
“Brother Lu Zheng, this is a token of my appreciation for you, please accept it.”
She put on a pitiful look and rubbed her breasts against Lu Zheng's face.
This was an opportunity she had worked so hard to get, and she couldn't just let it go to waste.
Lu Zheng's impatience became increasingly apparent: "Ms. Song, please keep a safe distance from me."
Upon hearing this, a fleeting shadow of gloom crossed Song Shiyi's face, but she still pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Brother Lu Zheng, how can you say such things to someone? This is a gift that someone has been picking out for you for a long time..."
"Sorry, I won't accept it." Lu Zheng refused simply and decisively.
No matter what, Song Shiyi was a pampered young lady who had never encountered any setbacks in her life.
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