Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhen almost immediately became wary: "What do you mean?"
Song Shiyi seemed startled and quickly shook her head to explain, "Qiao Zhen, don't worry, I have absolutely no other intentions. I just wanted you to help me. If you mind, I can pay you."
Hearing this, Qiao Zhen looked Song Shiyi over again and found that she had changed from her usual sharp and sarcastic manner, and her eyes were full of sincerity. She couldn't help but be moved.
However, Song Shiyi's previous actions still made her very wary.
"Forget it, Song Shiyi, I have no obligation to help you."
After saying that, Qiao Zhen let go of her hand and walked straight back to her workstation.
She's not a saint. Song Shiyi treated her like that before, and she was already being more than kind by calling an ambulance. Did she expect her to go the extra mile?
Meanwhile, on the other side—
"Don't touch her. Don't get involved in this. I'll figure out the rest myself."
Lu Zheng seemed to be struggling with something, his eyebrows furrowed tightly, his gaze fixed on Old Master Shen.
Old Master Shen has lived for so many years and seen all sorts of things, but no matter what the situation, Lu Zheng's expression never changes. However, he is an exception when it comes to Qiao Zhen.
This woman... cannot be kept.
Old Master Shen was extremely gloomy. He desperately wanted to kill Qiao Zhen with his own hands, but he was afraid that Lu Zheng would find out and do something uncontrollable. After all, Lu Zheng was capable of doing anything related to Qiao Zhen.
"How dare you talk to me like that? You've grown up and think you're all that?"
As if afraid that he would realize that he had murderous intentions, Old Master Shen immediately changed the subject.
Lu Zheng, however, seemed not to have heard him at all, ignoring his speaking face, and said decisively: "Don't touch her."
After saying that, as if afraid that Old Master Shen would change his mind, she straightened her collar and left briskly.
"You..." Old Master Shen was so angry that he could hardly breathe, his chest heaving violently, his eyes rolled back, and he almost fainted. Fortunately, the butler next to him caught him quickly.
"Oh, my wicked child... Oh, my wicked child..."
Old Master Shen wailed in a low voice, filled with sorrow. He knew he had to get rid of Qiao Zhen.
Thinking of this, Old Master Shen's cloudy eyes cleared a bit, and he pursed his lips slightly, as if he were planning something that others didn't know about.
After Lu Zheng left, he felt that Old Master Shen would not let the matter rest so easily. After thinking it over, he decided that he should be more careful.
However, since there was no evidence to suggest that Old Master Shen had any other feelings for Qiao Zhen, Lu Zheng had no choice but to give up. But...
"Find someone to secretly protect and monitor Qiao Zhen. If anything happens to her, notify me immediately."
Lu Zheng's voice remained clear and crisp, his beautiful tone carrying no trace of doubt.
The visitor hesitated for a moment, but quickly regained his composure, nodded rapidly, and left.
After getting off work in the evening, Qiao Zhen drove home, intending to put on makeup to cover up her fatigue before going to the hospital to visit her mother.
At the same time, a solemn and heavy voice came from inside the Shen residence.
"Let's go to the Lu family and find Qiao Zhen."
Old Master Shen slowly opened his eyes, his gaze deep and sharp.
The driver paused for a moment, but seeing the serious look in Mr. Shen's eyes, he didn't say anything more and simply stepped on the gas to take Mr. Shen to his destination.
After a brief, unnecessary exchange of pleasantries, Old Master Shen finally met Qiao Zhen.
"Mr. Shen, what's wrong...?"
Qiao Zhen frowned slightly when she saw his hostile gaze and asked in confusion.
She had met Old Master Shen a few times before because of Shen Yan, but she hadn't spoken to him much.
Logically speaking, they have absolutely no connection, so why would he need to come looking for him in person?
Thinking of this, Qiao Zhen couldn't help but pause, her movements slowing down as she poured tea for Old Master Shen.
Seeing her slow movements, Old Master Shen seemed to become even more agitated. He found a sofa and sat down, saying directly, "This time, I'll get straight to the point. Let me make it clear from the start: you are not good enough for Lu Zheng!"
Upon hearing this, Qiao Zhen narrowed her eyes as if it were perfectly reasonable; she had long anticipated that he hadn't come with good intentions.
I see, it seems I was thinking the same thing.
"You don't need to tell me these things. My business with him is none of an outsider's business."
Qiao Zhen smiled slightly and nodded gently at him.
Although her expression was elegant, the words she spoke did not match her actions at all.
Although she had no feelings for Lu Zheng, she wouldn't tolerate anyone interfering, especially the Shen family.
"Qiao Zhen, you dare?" Old Master Shen didn't expect her to speak so arrogantly. He stared at him in disbelief, as if he wanted to devour her whole. "Do you believe you will bear the consequences for this?"
Qiao Zhen maintained a polite smile on the surface, but her heart was in turmoil.
She had to say that; she couldn't let Old Master Shen look down on her. If she didn't give him a warning, she might be treated like a pushover in the future.
Moreover, she only needed to tell Lu Zheng about this, and she believed that Lu Zheng could handle it well.
"What, Mr. Shen, are you implying that your influence is greater than that of President Lu?"
Hearing this, Old Master Shen was clearly furious. He glared at her and said, "What, do you want Lu Zheng to handle everything?"
"Can't I?" Qiao Zhen retorted, her eyes full of smugness.
"Fine, that's fine. I'm not here to argue with you today. I hope you have some idea of what you're doing. Do you even deserve Lu Zheng? In any case, I will never approve of you two being together."
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