Shen Mengyao hesitated for a moment, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. She quickly organized her thoughts and said, "It's Lin Qian, the retired actress." Her voice was low, her eyes flickering, and she dared not meet Lu Jingchen's gaze. As she spoke, her body trembled slightly involuntarily.
Lu Jingchen frowned. He didn't have a deep impression of Lin Qian, but the name seemed familiar. He said, "Why would she make you uncomfortable?" His tone was nonchalant, and he didn't put down the magazine in his hand.
Shen Mengyao's eyes flickered as she racked her brains to make her lie more believable. She said, "I always felt that the way she looked at me was strange, like she was plotting something. That look gave me the creeps." Her body trembled slightly involuntarily, as if she was truly frightened by Lin Qian's gaze. As she spoke, she observed Lu Jingchen's expression.
Lu Jingchen comforted her, "Don't overthink it. Maybe you're just imagining things." His tone was slightly dismissive, clearly not taking Shen Mengyao's words too seriously. He gently closed the book and placed it aside.
Shen Mengyao inwardly groaned, knowing that Lu Jingchen hadn't taken her words to heart. To convince him, she continued her fabrication: "Jingchen, I've actually heard some rumors about Lin Qian. They say she's offended many people in the entertainment industry, and that she has a terrible temper and often gets into conflicts. I'm worried she might retaliate against me for something." Her expression was tense, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes until it was slightly deformed.
Upon hearing this, Lu Jingchen felt that Shen Mengyao was making a mountain out of a molehill. He put down the magazine in his hand, looked at Shen Mengyao, and said, "These rumors may not be true, so don't take them too seriously. Many rumors in the entertainment industry are fabricated out of thin air. Don't let these things affect your mood." A hint of helplessness was revealed in his eyes.
Seeing that Lu Jingchen still didn't quite believe her, Shen Mengyao grew anxious. She decided to add fuel to the fire, saying, "Jingchen, I think Lin Qian might know something about us. If she tells anyone, it will be very bad for us." Her eyes were filled with fear, and her voice became sharp. She gripped her clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white.
Lu Jingchen finally took it seriously and asked, "What is it about us?" His eyes became serious as he stared intently at Shen Mengyao.
Shen Mengyao stammered, "It's just some things we don't want others to know, you know." She didn't dare look Lu Jingchen in the eye, her gaze darting around, her heart pounding, afraid that Lu Jingchen would see through her lie. Her heart was beating so fast, as if it were about to jump out of her chest.
Lu Jingchen frowned, a hint of impatience in his eyes, and said, "Explain yourself clearly, what exactly is it?" His voice rose slightly, carrying a sense of pressure.
Shen Mengyao knew she couldn't be too explicit, or it would arouse Lu Jingchen's suspicion. She said vaguely, "It's about some things concerning our relationship and career. I can't really explain it clearly, but I have a bad feeling." Her voice grew softer and softer, as if she herself didn't quite believe what she was saying. A fine layer of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Lu Jingchen pondered for a moment, a hint of worry in his eyes, and said, "Alright, I'll keep an eye on Lin Qian, so don't worry too much."
Shen Mengyao secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that her plan was half successful. She walked to Lu Jingchen's side, gently hugged him, and said, "Jingchen, thank goodness you're here. I was really scared." Her face showed a weak expression, but she was secretly pleased with herself.
After being embraced by Shen Mengyao, Lu Jingchen couldn't help but recall Lin Qian's face. That face bore a resemblance to someone from his past, causing him to drift into reminiscence. His eyes became somewhat unfocused, and his thoughts drifted back to bygone days.
Shen Mengyao noticed Lu Jingchen's unusual behavior. Looking at him lost in his memories, she thought darkly, "That damned bitch, she actually managed to distract Lu Jingchen." A hint of jealousy and resentment flashed in her eyes, and her grip on his hand unconsciously tightened.
Lu Jingchen snapped out of his reverie, gently pushed Shen Mengyao away, got up and walked to the window, gazing at the night outside, lost in thought.
Shen Mengyao was somewhat at a loss due to Lu Jingchen's actions, and her unease grew stronger. She tried to approach Lu Jingchen again, but he stopped her by raising his hand.
"Jingchen, what's wrong?" Shen Mengyao asked cautiously.
Lu Jingchen didn't answer immediately. After a while, he slowly said, "I always feel that Lin Qian's matter is not so simple. You said she might know some things about us, but what exactly are those things?"
Shen Mengyao's heart tightened. She hadn't expected Lu Jingchen to bring up this issue again. She said in a panic, "I can't really explain it, it's just a feeling..."
Lu Jingchen turned around and looked at Shen Mengyao with sharp eyes. "Shen Mengyao, you'd better tell the truth, otherwise if something really goes wrong, we won't be able to handle the situation."
Shen Mengyao was so frightened by Lu Jingchen's gaze that she dared not speak. She lowered her head, not daring to meet Lu Jingchen's eyes.
At this moment, Lin Qian was secretly observing Shen Mengyao and Lu Jingchen's every move. She knew that Shen Mengyao's lies would be exposed sooner or later, and what she had to do was wait for the right opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to them.
Lin Qian's mind was filled with the various ways Shen Mengyao had oppressed and framed her, and her heart was filled with anger and hatred. She secretly vowed to make Shen Mengyao pay for what she had done.
Meanwhile, Shen Mengyao was racking her brains to figure out how to deal with Lu Jingchen's suspicions. She knew that if she couldn't resolve this issue quickly, she might lose Lu Jingchen's trust, and even lose everything she had now.
On this night filled with intrigue and scheming, everyone is striving for their own interests and goals, and an even greater storm is about to break...
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