"Yes." But at that time she didn't know Gong Chengjue, and she also thought that the Gong family was in the capital, and that she, who was in City A, would not have any interaction with them.
Who knows...
Moreover, the actual development of events was beyond her control, and besides... she didn't think Gong Chengjue was dangerous.
"Yes, you've gotten involved with him?" Lu Linghong glared at her, really wanting to crack open her head and see what was inside.
"Perhaps it's...fate?" Su Ziqing replied weakly.
"Ha!" Lu Linghong sneered, looking at her as if she were an idiot. "With your meager abilities, you think you have any chance with him?"
"Hey, senior brother, that's a bit of a personal attack." Su Ziqing didn't think there was such a huge gap between her and Gong Chengjue, right?
Besides, she and Gong Chengjue are in a romantic relationship now, okay?
"Stay away from him from now on," Lu Linghong said, suppressing his anger but also showing concern.
"I can't do it." Su Ziqing pouted.
"What did you say?" He asked, a dangerous look in his eyes.
Su Ziqing looked at him in confusion, "Senior brother, people who don't know you would think you're my dad." Why are you so nosy?
"Su! Zi! Qing!"
"Didn't I just say that I'm getting engaged to him?" Su Ziqing smiled faintly, her eyes also showing a gentle smile.
Looking at her like this, Lu Linghong's heart sank. After a long while, he finally managed to utter, "You've fallen for him?"
“…Mm.” Su Ziqing nodded somewhat shyly.
"How long have you been back in China?"
"Liking someone has little to do with how long it's been, right?" She didn't understand before, but now she does.
What a statement! Liking someone has little to do with the length of time. Lu Linghong felt like he was about to spit out a mouthful of blood.
After a long pause, he finally let out a cold laugh, "So how much do you know about him? How much do you know about his background?"
Su Ziqing lowered her eyes and remained silent.
"Do you know that his identity is a taboo in the Gong family? Do you know that it's impossible for him to marry someone like you... impossible for him to marry a socialite from outside the capital?" Lu Linghong looked at him.
"You've come to the capital to attend the Gong family's grand banquet? Are you his companion?!"
Su Ziqing felt a little dizzy from Lu Linghong's words, but fortunately she still had her rationality. She looked at Lu Linghong and asked, "What feast?"
Lu Linghong glanced at her deeply, but said nothing more. Instead, he looked out the car window, his hands clenched, suppressing his emotions.
"Senior brother..." Su Ziqing asked, puzzled.
Lu Linghong blurted out, "You were all alone and helpless at home, why didn't you contact me?"
Su Ziqing was slightly taken aback, and was about to say something perfunctory, but then she heard him say, with a hint of anger, "Answer me seriously!!"
Su Ziqing suppressed her smile and then said seriously, "This is my own business."
Lu Lingzhang turned around and glared at her, "It's your own business, and it's also your own business that the Su family sent you to a mental hospital?"
Su Ziqing frowned, "Senior brother... how did you know about this?"
How did he find out about this? He's far away overseas, and even if he were to return to China now, it would be to the capital, which is thousands of kilometers away from City A.
Not to mention, compared to the capital, City A is just a small city.
Lu Linghong gave a cold snort and did not answer her question.
Su Ziqing didn't say anything more, and the atmosphere in the car became very tense. The car was on the highway and the windows couldn't be opened, so it felt even more stuffy.
After a long silence, Su Ziqing spoke first, saying softly, "I don't want to trouble you..."
"..." It would have been better if she hadn't said that; saying it only made Lu Linghong want to kill her even more.
"To my private apartment." Lu Linghong told the driver to change his destination; he originally intended to go home.
Su Ziqing opened her mouth, "I've booked a room at the hotel, can you take me there first?"
Lu Linghong looked at her and said, "You can stay at my place."
"..." Why would she stay at his place? It would be more convenient for her to stay in a hotel.
"I'm going back to my place." Lu Linghong closed his eyes, not wanting to say anything more. "I'm still jet-lagged, I'll get some sleep first."
One sentence was enough to leave Su Ziqing speechless.
Su Ziqing called Gong Chengjue's cell phone, the call was always ringing, but no one answered.
She became even more worried.
Luo Ziqi had warned her in City A before that there were rumors circulating in the capital about her relationship with Gong Chengjue.
Did the Gong family summon Gong Chengjue back and place him under house arrest?
"Senior brother," Su Ziqing suddenly said in a low voice.
Lu Linghong remained silent, and it was unclear whether he was truly asleep or feigning sleep.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Su Ziqing didn't say anything more.
"Speak." Lu Linghong, with his eyes closed, didn't open them, but uttered a single word.
"You were just talking about the Gong family's grand feast..." Before she could finish her sentence, he suddenly opened his eyes, and their eyes met.
Su Ziqing paused for a moment, then continued, "Are you participating?"
Instead of answering, Lu Linghong asked, "What do you want to do?"
So you participated?
Knowing him as she did, Su Ziqing interpreted his words and immediately smiled obsequiously at him, "Senior brother, do you need a female companion? Ah no, you definitely don't need a female companion, do you need a secretary to carry your bag?"
"Su Ziqing, stop with that sycophantic smile. I'm not taking you." Lu Linghong looked at her with disdain, then reached out and ruffled her hair. Not satisfied with the abuse, he rubbed her face with his hand.
Su Ziqing held back, "Senior brother, can you take me to see a grand scene?"
"No, I won't take you." Lu Linghong refused ruthlessly.
Su Ziqing glared at him, "Fine, don't bring it then."
She glared out the car window, seemingly angry, but inwardly she was already thinking of a solution.
Should she ask her friend?
However, she was afraid that if she asked, Luo Ziqi would overthink things and worry about her.
However, after Gong Chengjue returned to the capital, he lost contact with her, which Su Ziqing found unusual.
"You are not allowed to leave my sight at all times, and you are not allowed to say a word to anyone from the Gong family!" Lu Linghong suddenly said in a stern voice.
Su Ziqing smiled, "Senior brother, does that mean you've agreed?"
"You've already given me a hard time, how can I refuse?" Lu Linghong said irritably.
"Thank you, senior brother."
"I'll help you prepare a dress." With that, Lu Linghong's gaze swept over her figure...
Su Ziqing crossed her arms over her chest, "Senior brother!!"
"You used to have a decent figure, but now you're as thin as a telephone pole." Lu Linghong looked disgusted, but there was more worry and care in his disgust.
Su Ziqing twitched the corners of her mouth, unsure of what to say.
She knew that her senior brother cared for her very much, but precisely because she knew this, she couldn't bring herself to trouble him.
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Gong Family Villa
Located on the outskirts of the city, the Gong Family Villa has been built on almost the entire hilltop. Not only are the villas on a vast area, but it also features an artificial lake and a golf course.
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