After Miss Lu became the only one to enjoy the limelight, her six brothers knelt down and begged for

Lu Ning coldly slammed her chopsticks down.

She turned her head to look at Lu Nanfeng beside her: "What I said is true."

"Severing ties is such an important matter, do you think you can just say it out of spite? I never agreed to it."

Lu Nanfeng was getting angry too: "I've been coaxing you for so long, you should be grateful. Without the Lu family, you're nothing."

The mockery in Lu Ning's eyes intensified. So she's lost patience and stopped pretending?

Gu Zifeng couldn't stand it anymore: "Mr. Lu Nanfeng, what do you mean by saying that Xiao Ningmeng is nothing without the Lu family? Wasn't it you who begged her to come and help this time?"

Ji Chiqian said coldly, "Without Lu Ning, you wouldn't have been able to secure this cooperation at all."

Lu Nanfeng felt extremely embarrassed: "But without me, could Lu Ning, at such a young age, participate in this kind of project? Absolutely not."

There are many talented people, but not everyone has this opportunity.

He gave Lu Ning this opportunity.

Gu Zifeng said directly, "Little Lemon, the doors of our Maple Leaf Company are always open for you."

Lu Ning nodded: "Okay."

"Lu Ning, you'd better think this through. Other people's companies aren't as simple as you think. After all, you were able to have such a smooth ride because I was protecting you before."

Lu Ning looked up, her expression indifferent: "It's none of your business. If you can't stand it, you can leave."

Lu Nanfeng was momentarily speechless, but he refused to leave.

Lu Nanfeng looked up at Ji Chiqian: "Ningning had some conflicts with her family before, and thanks to Mr. Ji for taking care of her, I will remember this kindness and will help her if needed in the future."

"No need to be so polite."

Ji Chiqian reached out and poured himself a glass of red wine, then tilted his head back and took a few sips.

He wasn't actually a heavy smoker or drinker, but at that moment, he inexplicably felt the urge to have a drink.

His gaze unconsciously fell on Lu Ning, who sat properly in the chair, her long hair draped over her shoulders, her skin fair, and she appeared exceptionally quiet.

Ji Chiqian glanced at it briefly before quickly looking away.

My mood was inexplicably a bit irritable.

The meal was finished quietly.

Apart from a few key personnel, the rest of the company staff dared not speak up, let alone urge others to drink.

They are the ones who get pressured to drink; their status isn't high enough for them to do so.

Lu Ning stood up and left the private room in the restaurant, walking forward absentmindedly.

Lu Nanfeng walked behind, deliberately walking alongside Ji Chiqian. He deliberately said, "This meal is on me today, and I also want to thank Mr. Ji for taking care of my sister in the past."

Ji Chiqian walked slowly and deliberately: "Since you know she is important, don't do anything to hurt her."

"Lu Ning is my sister, and I am the person in the world who would never hurt her."

"But he's also the person who's most likely to hurt her."

Ji Chiqian's eyes were cold: "You know this better than I do."

Lu Nanfeng was a little angry: "But you have no right to take care of her for me. Who do you think you are? What do you take my sister for?"

Ji Chiqian's Adam's apple bobbed slightly: "Friend."

Hearing the reply from behind her, Lu Ning forced a smile, her eyes looking somewhat embarrassed.

Yes, they're just friends.

Lu Ning quickened her pace as she descended the stairs, her mind in turmoil.

The wind outside blew in, and she recovered a little.

"Ningning, come home with me."

Lu Nanfeng looked at Lu Ning with earnestness: "I promise I won't be like that again."

Lu Ning caught a glimpse of Ji Chiqian walking towards her out of the corner of her eye. The man had a steady gait and a tall, slender figure.

Her heart inexplicably quickened.

drip-

Gu Zifeng parked the car on the side of the road and rolled down the window: "Little Lemon, get in and let's go."

Lu Ning turned around and walked towards Gu Zifeng.

Lu Nanfeng was somewhat unwilling: "Ningning."

Ji Chiqian stepped forward and blocked Lu Nanfeng. He lowered his eyes and his expression was extremely cold: "Perhaps you should learn to respect her choice."

"What do you know? It's only natural that I'm worried about her living alone out there! But you, a man of unknown origin, are being so nice to her. I think you're the most suspicious one!"

Lu Nanfeng's expression was rather unpleasant.

Ji Chiqian's expression was cold and distant: "She would rather go with a man of unknown origin like me than return to the Lu family. Shouldn't you reflect on that?"

After he finished speaking, he walked towards Gu Zifeng's car and got into the passenger seat.

Lu Ning sat in the back, turning her head to look at Lu Nanfeng outside: "I can manage on my own."

"Ningning, I..."

Before Lu Nanfeng could finish speaking, he coughed a few times, his hands covered in blood.

Upon seeing the blood, Lu Ning pursed her lips and said, "You shouldn't have been drinking."

"Ningning, Second Brother really..."

Lu Nanfeng collapsed directly in front of the car.

Lu Ning immediately got out of the car: "Second Brother, are you alright?"

Secretary Zhang also rushed over, saying with great concern, "Miss, the boss wasn't actually receiving treatment at the hospital. Knowing you were going to the branch office, he insisted on being discharged, and we couldn't persuade him otherwise. His condition is actually quite serious."

Lu Ning was a little annoyed: "Then he should go to the hospital for treatment!"

What does it mean to be discharged from the hospital for her sake?

She didn't let Lu Nanfeng do that.

"I can't persuade the boss because of his temper. When we get to the hospital, Miss, you can go and try to persuade him too."

Secretary Zhang had the driver come over and help Lu Nanfeng into the car, then ran back and looked at Lu Ning pitifully: "Miss, let's go to the hospital together."

Lu Ning stood still, saying, "I'm not a doctor, it wouldn't make a difference if I went."

Seeing the blood on the ground, Gu Zifeng couldn't help but say, "Why don't we all go take a look?"

Lu Ning nodded, "Thank you for your help."

"No trouble at all, we don't have anything else to do anyway, let's go together."

Gu Zifeng could tell that Lu Ning was hesitating. After all, he was her own brother, and if he was really seriously ill, she should at least go and see him.

After Lu Ning got into the car, she remained silent.

Ji Chiqian turned to look at her: "Don't feel guilty, his illness wasn't caused by you."

"I know, I'll just go take a look and leave."

Lu Ning also felt conflicted and annoyed.

Gu Zifeng glanced at the rearview mirror: "Little Lemon, although he is your second brother, you shouldn't forgive him easily. You can't just let bygones be bygones for what they did to you in the past."

"I know I won't turn back."

Lu Ning knew very well that she would not forgive them.

One yard owned by a yard.

When the vehicle arrived at the hospital, Lu Nanfeng was taken for a check-up.

But Lu Nanfeng refused to cooperate, stubbornly looking at Lu Ning who was getting out of the car: "You're finally willing to come see your second brother?"

Does this mean that Lu Ning actually has feelings for her second brother?

Despite all the conflicts they've had, they're still family.

After Lu Ning got out of the car, she heard this but kept a straight face and didn't answer.

Lu Nanfeng looked at Lu Ning: "Can you go with your second brother for treatment? I remember you used to accompany me to the hospital."

In the past, whenever he was sick, Lu Ning would be extremely anxious and personally run around taking care of him.

Lu Ning replied expressionlessly, "No."