Worried that the couple might feel awkward or uncomfortable, Xia Liang deliberately coughed twice and said, "You two should talk things out properly. Don't let some unfounded misunderstandings lead to irreparable consequences." After saying that, she pushed open the door and walked out, thoughtfully closing it behind her.
Ning Mei, who was initially angry, calmed down and began to think after hearing what Xia Liang had said. She felt that it was indeed better to talk things out face-to-face, as Xia Liang had suggested, and not let some misunderstandings ruin what was originally a happy and harmonious family.
She gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said to Lu Zhenting, "What exactly did you and Liu Yuanyuan do last night?" Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenting looked at Ning Mei in astonishment and then replied, "She's your good friend, what could I possibly do with her?" Ning Mei continued, "But when I called you last night, she said you went to take a shower." At this point, Ning Mei's tears welled up again.
Lu Zhenting was immediately enraged. He explained, "Last night she came to our company to see me. She said she hadn't been able to contact you recently and wanted to ask if I knew what you'd been busy with. Just as my secretary was bringing her tea, she accidentally spilled some on me, so I went to the restroom to change my clothes."
He sighed and continued, "I told you long ago that she's not a good person, but I thought you must be lonely at home all by yourself. It would be good for you to go out and make some friends. Liu Yuanyuan is cunning, but she wouldn't dare to do anything to you. I never expected her to set her sights on me. Don't worry, I'll explain everything to you."
After saying that, he dialed the internal phone and called in his secretary and the receptionist.
The two women stood outside the office door, looking at each other, wondering why their boss had called them in. The secretary gritted her teeth, knocked on the door, and went inside.
Before they could even ask, Lu Zhenting spoke first: "You two, tell me in detail what time Liu Yuanyuan came to the company last night, what time she left, and what happened in between."
After exchanging a glance, the receptionist broke the silence and said, "When Comrade Liu came over last night, it was around 9:15 p.m. Since the boss's wife had told her beforehand that her friend didn't need to announce her arrival, I let her into the company directly. She left around 9:30 p.m., I only found out by glancing at the clock."
The secretary continued, "I went to deliver tea to Comrade Liu around 9:20. She accidentally spilled the tea on the boss's pants. The boss then asked me to find a change of clothes and go to the restroom to change. I came out after that, and not long after, Comrade Liu also left."
Lu Zhenting waved his hand, signaling the two to leave the room, before turning around and gazing tenderly at Ning Mei.
"Now you should believe me, right? How could I possibly betray you? With such a beautiful, elegant, gentle, and quiet wife, how could I possibly be attracted to a vulgar woman like Liu Yuanyuan who has a wicked heart?" Lu Zhenting said softly, his tone full of sincerity and determination.
Then, he leaned closer to Ning Mei's ear and whispered, "Besides, how could anything happen in just over ten minutes? You should know that perfectly well." Hearing this, Ning Mei's cheeks instantly flushed with a shy blush, and she gently punched Lu Zhenting's chest twice.
Lu Zhenting smiled and hugged Ning Mei tightly, comforting her, "Alright, don't be shy. Your friends are still waiting outside. You're not allowed to run away from home again, okay? If you encounter any problems or have any doubts, you should come directly to me for advice, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer. Remember that?"
Ning Mei looked up, tears glistening in her eyes, and nodded in agreement. She nestled in Lu Zhenting's arms, feeling his warm body temperature and firm embrace. Her unease gradually dissipated, replaced by a deep sense of happiness and peace.
Seeing the two reconcile, Xia Liang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then stood up to leave. Lu Zhenting smiled and said, "President Xia, let's find some time to talk about the cooperation on the cannery." Xia Liang nodded slightly in agreement.
Lu Zhenting's food factory is quite large, and he plans to expand into more sectors in the future. They have consistently performed exceptionally well in the food industry. If I could establish a partnership with Lu Zhenting, I might have more options and possibilities for future development.
Xia Liang returned home, her thoughts drifting away, and she couldn't help but think of Gu Yanxiao. Although the couple rarely saw each other throughout the year, at least they weren't bothered by those troublesome matters. Thinking about it this way, it was a trade-off.
Time flew by, and a few days later, Ning Mei visited Xia Liang again. This time, she came specifically to express her gratitude to Xia Liang. If it weren't for Xia Liang, she probably would have already had a major falling out with Lu Zhenting, and might even have been on the road to divorce.
The two first enjoyed a sumptuous meal together, then strolled through the streets, shopped to their hearts' content, and watched a wonderful movie. Although Xia Liang didn't go to work today, her activity level was no less than usual.
Ning Mei smiled and said, "Zhenting has always told me to get to know you better. If I have any plans to go into business, I should learn more from you." Xia Liang smiled slightly and waved her hand, saying, "Your Mr. Lu is a leader in the industry. Why would he need to learn from me?"
Ning Mei responded, "My husband has provided me with financial support again this time, allowing me to continue joining your clothing franchise. I've also invested all the profits from my previous stores into it."
Xia Liang couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, secretly wondering what good luck she had today that made everything go so smoothly.
Ning Mei has actually franchised a whopping ten stores this time! And her vision isn't limited to Beijing; she's also making inroads into other provinces and cities. This time, Xia Liang has really gone all out and put in a lot of effort, since doing this is essentially promoting herself.
Especially the franchise stores located in other provinces and cities, because Lu Zhenting had considerable connections in those areas, many people, upon learning that these stores were owned by his wife, tried every means to curry favor and establish a relationship with him. As a result, they sent their wives or children to these stores to shop, and for a time, the business of these franchise stores was even more booming than that of the stores in Beijing!
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