When Yun Suiwan returned to the Yun family home, she got out of the car and stumbled upstairs, clutching her chest.
After returning to her room, she slowly slid down the door and sat down.
She was already covered in sweat. She raised her hand and looked at her palm; the red dot seemed to have grown larger.
After recovering, she bit her lip, stood up, and clenched her fists.
Damn it, something inexplicably appeared in her body.
She remembered clearly what the crazy old woman said: if she couldn't find the wandering old man to cure the poison, she would have to rely entirely on Lu Dongjue to survive.
She closed her eyes. Given their relationship, it wasn't worth making him risk his life for her.
Yun Suiwan collapsed weakly onto the bed, her palm outstretched, her gaze fixed on the red dot.
There's always a way out; she definitely won't lose her life because of this.
**
Lu Dongjue returned to his No. 2 courtyard. After entering his room, he rudely ripped off his tie, and the buttons on his shirt fell to the ground one by one.
He angrily threw his coat heavily onto the sofa.
He stood with his hands on his hips, his handsome face contorted with anger, looking out at the view through the French windows.
I can still vividly recall Yun's moody state at the end of the year.
When he was pursuing her, she would chase after him no matter what he said.
Now that he has confessed his feelings to her, she is deliberately acting coy.
He had explained the matter of Yun Wanqing before, saying that he had mistaken her for someone else.
What else do you want? Do you expect him to kneel down and kowtow to apologize?
When she got into trouble, he stayed up all night, vowing to bring her back no matter what.
In the end, she came back, but she turned out to be an ingrate.
The thought of what Yun Suiwan had said to him made his chest ache with anger.
No woman had ever dared to be so arrogant and domineering in front of him.
Lu Dongjue returned to his bedroom in a huff, no longer wanting to think about her. Anyway, there were so many women in City A; if he wanted, they would all obediently come to him.
**
The next morning, Lin Zhibai and Shen Xing arrived at Courtyard No. 2 after finishing their business.
They told Lu Dongjue about the whereabouts of the trafficked people.
Moreover, Lin Zhibai brought some big gossip with him.
When Lu Dongjue came downstairs, the two of them were having breakfast.
"Dongjue, do you know whose little boy he is?" Lin Zhibai asked mysteriously.
Lu Dongjue glanced at him but didn't say anything. He sat down at the dining table and took a sip of soy milk.
"The illegitimate son of the eldest son of the Huo family!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Dongjue paused, his hand holding the chopsticks still. "Xiao Wu's older brother?"
Lin Zhibai nodded.
Good heavens, I never expected this matter to be related to the Huo family.
Outsiders say that the five Huo brothers in City C are all outstanding and handsome.
Especially Huo Beichen, the eldest son of the Huo family, who is over thirty years old and the top bachelor in C City, has not had a single rumored girlfriend for many years.
"That child must be about ten years old, right?" Lu Dongjue asked.
Eight years old.
Huo Beichen, who had always been a man of impeccable morals, actually had a child at the age of twenty-two.
That's really surprising.
"The Huo family will be coming to City A soon. They want to thank you and Wanwan in person."
Upon hearing Yun Suiwan's name, Lu Dongjue's face immediately darkened.
Lu Dongjue kept a straight face and didn't say anything.
Lin Zhibai and Shen Xinghui exchanged a glance. "Dongjue, what happened between you and Wanwan? Why did you suddenly start arguing?"
“I’m tired of it,” Lu Dongjue replied coldly.
"..."
After saying that, Lu Dongjue stood up immediately. "I only played around with women like Yun Suiwan. Don't mention her name in front of me again!"
As if to solemnly express his meaning, Lu Dongjue said it again in a serious tone.
"Uh...you guys..."
Before Lin Zhibai could speak, Lu Dongjue immediately shot him a dagger.
Upon seeing this, Lin Zhibai quickly shut his mouth.
Meanwhile, after returning to the company, Yun Suiwan went back to work.
"Mr. Yun, there is an important business banquet tonight, hosted by the government. Young talents and political figures from City A will be in attendance."
Yelena, holding documents, reported her day's itinerary to Yun Suiwan.
"Okay, please prepare my dress. I will be there on time."
Just then, Yun Suiwan's phone rang.
"Hello? Shao Chen?"
"Do you have time tonight?" Cheng Shaochen asked in a low voice on the other end of the phone.
I'm attending a dinner party tonight.
“That’s perfect. I’ll be there tonight too, so let’s chat then. I haven’t seen you for days, and I’d like to talk to you about my work.” Cheng Shaochen’s tone carried a familiar warmth, like that of an old friend.
"Okay, see you tonight."
After hanging up the phone, Yun Suiwan went back to work.
It was evening.
Shen Xinghui sorted out the documents in her hand and placed them neatly in front of Lu Dongjue.
"Mr. Lu, you need to sign all of these."
"Um."
There's a business banquet at 8 PM that you need to attend.
Upon hearing this, Lu Dongjue subconsciously frowned, "You attend on my behalf."
"This time won't work; the mayor specifically requested that you go."
Lu Dongjue looked up, and Shen Xinghui continued, "Tonight is a political and business banquet, and the government is taking it very seriously."
"Um."
Lu Dongjue composed himself and focused his attention on the documents.
Lu Dongjue avoids these kinds of gatherings whenever possible, as he finds the formalities at banquets extremely annoying.
**
At 8 p.m., Yelena accompanied Yun Suiwan to the dinner party.
Yelena wore a black dress that made her look gentle and intellectual.
Yun Suiwan wore a luxurious white floor-length gown.
The front perfectly hugs her bust, while the back reveals her sexy back, a classic combination of angel and devil.
Yun Suiwan wore light makeup, and when she smiled, she looked harmless; but when she didn't smile, there was a hint of aggression in her eyes.
When Yun Suiwan appeared, she was a new face at the event and immediately attracted the attention of many young talents.
Lu Dongjue is another person who attracts attention.
As soon as Lu Dongjue and Shen Xinghui arrived at the scene, he was invited to the lounge by the mayor's men.
The lounge was not only occupied by the mayor but also by his daughter.
"Dongjue, you're here! It's been a long time!"
The mayor was exceptionally warm upon meeting them.
"Mayor Ye, hello."
"Dongjue, let me introduce you. This is my daughter, Ye Yunyi. She is twenty-three years old and just graduated from university."
At this moment, Yip Wan-yee walked over. She was wearing a Chanel-style dress, which made her look petite yet sexy.
She had a small, delicate face with bright eyebrows and white teeth—the typical features of a well-bred lady.
"Mr. Lu, hello. I am Yunyi. I have long admired your name. Meeting you now, I am truly a man of exceptional talent."
Ye Yunyi praised Lu Dongjue without any reservations.
She had feelings for him, and she made no attempt to hide them.
She went straight to the point, making it crystal clear.
Lu Dongjue did not try to hide her straightforwardness.
He smiled slightly and replied in a deep voice, "Hello, Miss Ye."
"Dongjue, this is my only daughter. You must take good care of her," the mayor chuckled, his meaning quite direct.
Lu Dongjue was somewhat surprised by the mayor's family's candor, since these were things that usually needed to be said by others.
However, given that the mayor had helped him many times, he couldn't very well refuse outright.
"Okay, Mayor Ye, you're too kind."
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