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

Lu Ning looked at the man in front of her, her back covered in cold sweat.

She hadn't expected this man to be here. How much had he overheard?

Lu Ning began to recall whether she had said anything just now.

Ji Chiqian bent down and looked at her: "Speak."

He saw that the woman looked guilty, which meant that there was definitely something wrong with their conversation just now.

Lu Ning chuckled and said, "Um, do I need to explain myself to you before making this call, Mr. Ji? Aren't you being a bit too nosy?"

Ji Chiqian didn't let her off the hook: "You have too many secrets, and you know I don't feel comfortable leaving you in the Ji family. So it's necessary for me to keep a close eye on everything about you."

"Your intense attention is a bit much for me to accept. People who don't know the situation might think you like me."

Lu Ning looked up at him, but the man pinched her chin: "Don't try that on me. Don't think you can get away with this this time."

Lu Ning swallowed hard. What should she do?

She thought for a moment and said, "What's wrong with me making a phone call to my family?"

"A controlling older brother?"

Lu Ning raised an eyebrow. How did this man know?

It was mostly my daughter who said it.

Indeed, this man is so perceptive that he can roughly piece together the Lu family's situation through his conversations with his daughter.

In recent years, she and her child have not had much freedom in order to avoid the scumbag boyfriend.

That's why Ji Chi used to say that he was a very controlling older brother.

Lu Ning gave a wry smile: "Since you know, I won't hide it from you anymore. That's all there is to it."

"Tell me, what exactly happened?"

“My brother called to ask how we’ve been, since it’s almost Xiaoxingyue’s birthday.”

Ji Chiqian frowned deeply: "What does he want?"

"He originally planned to celebrate his birthday together."

"impossible."

Ji Chiqian's face was icy: "If he wants to resort to force, then let him talk to me!"

Lu Ning felt the man's imposing aura, and she suddenly smiled: "Don't worry, I've already refused."

Ji Chiqian looked down at her: "That's all?"

"Yeah, that's all. I reckon it won't be long before he realizes something's wrong."

"So, you don't have much time left."

Ji Chiqian's gaze was scrutinizing: "I think there must be something you need my help with."

"That's right, but now is not the time to talk about it."

Lu Ning smiled and pushed Ji Chiqian's hand away: "Mr. Ji, don't be too curious about my affairs, otherwise..."

"Otherwise, what?"

She raised an eyebrow: "Otherwise, I'm worried you'll fall in love with me."

Ji Chiqian chuckled: "You're too naive. Remember to use a different method next time."

After he finished speaking, he turned around and left.

Looking at his retreating figure, Lu Ning patted her chest; he had really scared her to death.

It seems I really need to be more careful when answering the phone in the future.

Lu Ning's phone rang. When she answered it, she looked around nervously, afraid that the situation from before would repeat itself.

She spoke up: "Hello, what's up?"

"That scumbag's second uncle came to the company today; he's in charge of the clothing business."

"I see."

Lu Ning's lips curled into a cold smile; she had finally waited for this moment.

After hanging up the phone, she returned to the office area in her high heels. Not long after, she saw a middle-aged man walk in, accompanied by several people.

Lu Ning glanced at it, but didn't move or go out.

Soon, her office door was opened.

Gu Zhentian's cheerful voice came over: "Miss Lu, we've finally met."

"Hello, Mr. Gu."

Lu Ning stepped forward and shook hands with Gu Zhentian: "I have always wanted to meet Mr. Gu. After all, you are my mentor. Without you, I would not have been able to go from an unknown designer to a well-known designer, nor would I have received an invitation from the Gu Group."

"Ms. Lu, you are too modest. Of course I want to discover a woman as capable as you. It's just that I haven't had the chance to meet you yet, which is my regret."

Lu Ning glanced at their clasped hands and felt a wave of nausea.

That old bastard is as annoying as ever.

If it weren't for her plans, she would have dealt with that old man long ago.

Gu Zhentian held Lu Ning's hand tightly and kept chatting.

A cold glint flashed in Lu Ning's eyes.

At this moment, Ji Chiqian walked over and saw the two holding hands; his eyes turned much colder.

After Ji Chiqian appeared, the situation changed.

Lu Ning quickly seized the opportunity to slip away and went straight to Ji Chiqian's side: "Mr. Ji, you've come to inspect the work too?"

Ji Chiqian glanced at Lu Ning, then looked directly at Gu Zhentian: "Second Uncle Gu, what brings you here?"

“I heard that my nephew ran into some trouble he couldn’t handle and went abroad. As his second uncle, I definitely have to come over and keep an eye on the company and help him out.”

Gu Zhentian remained cheerful: "As for you, you already have so many things to do at home, and your health isn't very good either, so there's no need for you to work so hard. I'll take care of things at the company, there won't be any problems."

"I was just idling around anyway, so I came to check things out to avoid being criticized by some people for not doing anything."

Ji Chiqian remained unmoved.

Lu Ning, watching from the side, sensed that something was wrong.

Gu Zhentian, that old bastard, doesn't get along with Ji Chiqian—no, to be precise, he doesn't get along with that scumbag.

She had investigated long ago and found out that this old bastard had fought Gu Zifeng for the inheritance, but ultimately failed.

Grandpa Gu used to really like his grandson Gu Zifeng, but in the end, he lost out and went abroad in a huff. I heard he didn't even come back to attend Grandpa Gu's funeral.

That's why she deliberately got close to that old beast, Gu Zhentian.

She'd do anything to make that jerk uncomfortable.

Gu Zhentian glanced at Ji Chiqian, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, but he still smiled and said, "Then I'll trouble you."

Gu Zhentian turned to look at Lu Ning: "Miss Lu, I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight. Would you do me the honor?"

"Of course, no problem. After all, Mr. Gu is my mentor, how could I refuse?"

Gu Zhentian nodded and left with his men.

Ji Chiqian stood there, looking at Lu Ning: "What exactly are you planning? When did Gu Zhentian become your mentor? Don't you find this annoying!"

Lu Ning's lips twitched: "That's my business."

The man frowned: "He's a wolf in sheep's clothing, don't be fooled."

Ji Chiqian left after he finished speaking.

Lu Ning's expression became much more serious. Of course, she knew that Gu Zhentian was no good person.

But no way.

After Ji Chiqian left, he turned around and glanced at Lu Ning's office with a stern face.

I have no idea what that woman is planning.

He looked at his secretary and said, "Go and find out where Gu Zhentian and the others are having dinner tonight."

We must figure out that woman's intentions.