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

Lu Ning's eyes were cold: "We'll see. We did nothing wrong, so why should we apologize?"

"Lu Ning, you're still too naive. So what if Gu Yan made the first move? As long as the Gu family intervenes, your boyfriend will probably lose his job. That's the Gu family's logic, do you understand?"

Qin Xiang's eyes were smug and arrogant.

Gu Zifeng couldn't stand it anymore: "Hey, you little white lotus girl, your words are too vicious. The Gu family isn't like what you say. Are you that familiar with the Gu family? Don't slander them."

"Haha, of course I'm familiar with the Gu family, but how would people like you from the bottom know that for the powerful and wealthy to deal with ordinary people is as easy as crushing an ant?"

Qin Xiang's tone was very smug, as if she had already married Gu Yan and become a member of the Gu family.

Gu Zifeng was so shocked that he didn't know what to say; it was too outrageous!

Watching Qin Xiang's departing figure, he couldn't help but complain, "Little Lemon, do all the people in your family talk like that?"

"Qin Xiang usually puts on a good act, but I guess she's gotten a bit carried away now that she's with Gu Yan, so her true colors have been revealed."

Lu Ning glanced at Ji Chiqian subconsciously and said with some concern, "I will hire a lawyer and will not let you apologize."

After all, Ji Chiqian only hurt Gu Yan because of her.

She can't really sever ties.

Seeing her nervous look, Ji Chiqian softened a little: "Don't worry, it's a small problem."

Gu Zifeng added, "Little Lemon, don't be nervous, I'm here. That kid won't dare to cause trouble."

It was only then that Lu Ning remembered that Gu Zifeng's family seemed to be quite wealthy as well.

She was a little disappointed: "It's all because of me. If it weren't for me... oh well."

Lu Ning felt a tap on her forehead. She looked at Ji Chiqian with some confusion, wondering why he had hit her.

Ji Chiqian's expression was deep: "What you just said sounded like the opening line of a 'white lotus' (a seemingly innocent but actually manipulative woman), so I had to interrupt you to prevent you from going astray."

"Can..."

“But Gu Yan initially wanted to hit me, not you.”

How could Ji Chiqian not have noticed? She pushed him away, intending to take the hit.

He said in a low voice, "Can your little body handle it? Don't try to be brave next time."

"That's right, Little Lemon. You let Brother Qian take a hit like that and he's fine, but you would definitely get hurt if you took a hit like that. It's nothing for a grown man to get a little hurt."

Lu Ning lowered her head, feeling rather depressed.

The group left the bar and returned to their apartment.

Ji Chiqian glanced at her: "Don't overthink it."

Lu Ning nodded perfunctorily, turned around and walked into the apartment.

Ji Chiqian and Gu Zifeng went to the next room. After closing the door, Ji Chiqian coldly asked, "What's going on with the Gu family?"

"Damn, I didn't expect that either. If Lu Liu hadn't interrupted, I would have slapped that kid Gu Yan and taught him a lesson about how to behave properly."

"Remember to go to the hospital tomorrow and have a good talk with your cousin."

Ji Chiqian's eyes were incredibly dark. Lu Ning had been in a bad mood the whole way, which must have been affected by this incident.

Gu Zifeng nodded helplessly: "Okay, I understand."

Who would have thought this would happen!

-

After returning to her room, Lu Ning felt somewhat uneasy.

This matter involving Gu Yan will not end so easily.

But she absolutely cannot let Ji Chiqian get into trouble with the Gu family.

Lu Ning's phone rang. She saw the number and knew it was her second brother calling.

She hesitated for a moment before answering the phone: "Hello, Second Brother."

"Ningning, I know about Gu Yan's matter. This time it's a bit troublesome, but your sixth brother and I will handle it. You should stay out of the public eye. It would be best to move back in immediately and sever ties with that school doctor."

When Lu Ning heard the latter part, she pursed her lips and said, "This matter started because of me, and I will not shirk my responsibility."

They certainly wouldn't directly shift all the blame onto Ji Chiqian.

She couldn't bring herself to betray someone like that.

"Ningning, don't be angry. Listen to your second brother's advice and come back to live here. I promise you'll be fine."

"If that's all you want to say, brother, it's best not to say anything more."

Lu Ning hung up the phone immediately; she wouldn't do as her second brother said.

Lu Nanfeng looked at the phone that had been hung up and sighed.

Lu Liu asked from the side, "So, did she agree?"

"No consent was given."

"Has Lu Ning lost her mind? There's no way she can handle Gu Yan's situation. She'll just get messed up by the Gu family."

Lu Nanfeng was well aware of the seriousness of the matter.

He looked at Lu Liu and said, "Anyway, arrange the best doctors and caregivers to watch over Gu Yan and try to make him happy so he won't be angry. Maybe that will make it easier to talk to him."

If reconciliation doesn't work, then we'll have to ask the eldest brother to step in.

-

The next day, Lu Ning woke up with dark circles under her eyes.

She didn't sleep well at all last night, thinking about how to resolve the Gu Yan issue.

She checked her phone and received advice from her lawyer: "You could buy some gifts and visit the patient in the hospital to try and ease their attitude and reach a settlement."

Lu Ning felt somewhat annoyed after seeing this message.

If she really wants to apologize, then she should go; Ji Chiqian shouldn't be the one to go.

But she has to go to school first today.

Lu Ning changed her clothes and went to the apartment next door. The aunt had already prepared breakfast and put it on the table.

Ji Chiqian was in the study; Gu Zifeng probably hadn't gotten up yet.

She remembered her failed confession at the bar last night and ultimately didn't go to the study to disturb Ji Chiqian, feeling a little awkward.

After Lu Ning took the sticky note and left a message, she quietly left.

She took the bus to school alone.

A large red banner was hung outside the school, congratulating the school on its high online pass rate.

There was also a banner that read: "Congratulations to our student XX for ranking first in the city!"

The student's name was deliberately obscured, as if to create an air of mystery.

Lu Ning walked into the classroom, where everyone was enthusiastically discussing their grades.

After Lu Ning appeared, many people began to pay attention to her.

After the exam, Lu Ning became a gaming goddess on the Douxia live streaming platform. She was highly skilled at the game, provided detailed commentary, was very patient, and most importantly, achieved excellent results.

Lu Ning immediately became an idol for her classmates who had made a comeback.

The class monitor was the first to walk over with a smile: "Goddess, how did you do on the exam this time? I heard the top scorer in the city is from our class, could it be you?"

"Pshaw, how could it be Lu Ning? I heard she did poorly on her Chinese exam; her score was barely enough to get into a top-tier university!"

Little follower number two started speaking sarcastically as soon as he entered the classroom.

Lu Ning said coldly, "That's still higher than your score."

Qin Xiang, dressed in a designer dress and sporting an exquisite internet celebrity makeup look, said with a hint of arrogance in her eyes, "Sister Ningning, I know you're upset because you did poorly on the exam. If you want to retake it, I can be there for you."

Lu Ning was in a bad mood because of what happened with Gu Yan last night, and the scheming woman still wanted to walk right into the line of fire.

Since they've already come so close, might as well give them a good beating.

"Come on, with your score, it's not even half of mine. What makes you think you can ask me to repeat a year with you? I could score higher than you even if I answered the questions with my feet!"