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

Big brother is back?

Lu Ning wasn't particularly surprised. A sneer played on her lips. "So what if he's back? It's none of my business."

"My second brother is quite ill this time and can't handle company matters, so my eldest brother found out about this. He also knows that you got the top score in the city."

Lu Liu hadn't expected Lu Ning to do so well on the exam, and his feelings were extremely complicated.

Lu Ning coldly asked, "So?"

"Your eldest brother is flying back tonight, and you know his temper. I suggest you move back first, and then move out after he leaves. Your second brother and I will keep this a secret for you."

He now knows that Lu Ning moved out of the Lu family home because she was heartbroken.

He needs to make up for it gradually.

Lu Ning was surprised that her older brother had actually returned.

However, her older brother will always come back after her exams, just like in her past life.

She will always have to face it.

Lu Ning replied indifferently, "No need."

“Lu Ning, there’s no need for you to go head-to-head with your older brother. You’ll only end up getting hurt. It might even drag the school doctor into it. You know your older brother’s temper; he’s capable of anything.”

Lu Ning became very irritated: "I know how to handle this myself, you don't need to worry about it."

Of course she knew that things were more complicated on her older brother's side.

But she didn't want to accept Sixth Brother's suggestion. Now that she had left the Lu family, she would not go back.

Lu Liu sighed helplessly: "Lu Ning, do you hate me and my second brother that much?"

He and his second brother both knew they owed Lu Ning and wanted to make it up to her, but she wouldn't accept it at all.

They are clearly siblings, how could they hold a grudge overnight?

Lu Ning's eyes were filled with sarcasm: "We broke off relations a long time ago, what you're saying has nothing to do with me."

After returning to her apartment, Lu Ning scratched her hair, feeling somewhat irritated.

She herself didn't care.

She was worried that it would implicate Ji Chiqian.

She didn't see Ji Chiqian return after her live stream ended that night.

Lu Ning fell asleep while waiting on the sofa. Some time later, the apartment door opened.

Lu Ning opened her eyes and saw two people returning to the entrance hall; to be precise, Ji Chiqian was supporting the drunk Gu Zifeng.

She stood up: "Did you go out for a social event?"

"Still not asleep so late?"

Ji Chiqian helped Gu Zifeng to the room, threw him onto the bed, then turned to look at Lu Ning: "Is there something you want to say?"

"Correct."

Ji Chiqian took off his suit jacket, loosened his tie, and casually unbuttoned a few buttons.

Lu Ning immediately ran over to pour water, first placing a glass of lemonade on Gu Zifeng's bedside table, and then jogged over to Ji Chiqian.

A glass of lemonade was placed in front of him.

Ji Chiqian's gaze fell on her slender hands, and his Adam's apple bobbed slightly: "What is it?"

He guessed it might be related to Bai Lianhua reporting her grades.

Lu Ning looked at him and said, "I want to find a new place to live. I don't want to live here anymore."

Upon hearing this, Ji Chiqian raised an eyebrow, his gaze locking onto her face, noticing her apprehension and hesitation: "The reason?"

"Because... it's not right for me to keep taking advantage of your houses. Now that I have money, I can actually buy my own house."

Lu Ning randomly picked an interface.

Lu Ning continued, "If your girlfriend comes to visit you in the future, it won't be convenient for Gu Zifeng to stay in your house."

"Are you worried my girlfriend won't have anywhere to sleep?"

His voice was hoarse, seemingly tinged with a hint of mockery.

He leaned casually against the sofa, his shirt collar wide open, not caring at all about showing his collarbone.

Seeing his lazy and casual demeanor, Lu Ning felt a sense of being seduced.

She lowered her eyelids: "I was just offering a well-intentioned suggestion."

"Don't worry, she'll sleep with me."

Ji Chiqian smiled and said, "Little Lu Ning, you're not that old, but you think a lot."

After hearing what he said, Lu Ning's mood instantly soured.

She couldn't imagine him being so nice to another girl, and even sleeping in the same bed with her; it made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Lu Ning's expression calmed down considerably: "I'm going back to rest now."

Lu Ning turned and left, slamming the door shut with considerable force.

Ji Chiqian raised an eyebrow when he heard her slam the door. Was she angry?

"Brother Qian, you're not being honest! You clearly don't have a girlfriend. You're lying!"

"I didn't lie to her. Doesn't your girlfriend sleep in the same room as you?"

Gu Zifeng took a sip of lemonade: "You're playing word games with her. Little Lemon is so thoughtful, she even knows to put it on my bedside table. If it weren't for her status, I actually think she and you would be quite a good match."

Ji Chiqian's eyes darkened: "Don't joke like that."

"Alright, let's get down to business. I just received a message: the exam surveillance footage has been retrieved, and it's clear that Bai Lianhua cheated. What are you planning to do?"

Ji Chiqian's thin lips curved slightly, but the smile didn't reach his eyes: "Of course, we should do what needs to be done!"

Bed bugs should be crushed.

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After returning to her apartment, Lu Ning thought about what Ji Chiqian had said and felt an urge to beat that man into a pulp.

She lay on the bed feeling unwell.

She had completely forgotten that Ji Chiqian had a girlfriend during this time, thinking that ignoring it would make it seem like it never happened.

But in the end, it was just self-deception.

The reason she suggested moving out was that even if her older brother found out she was living elsewhere, he wouldn't blame Ji Chiqian.

Because of this, Lu Ning didn't sleep well all night.

The next day, she received a call from Secretary Zhang: "Miss, the game you helped develop is about to launch. We need to have a final meeting with everyone involved, and as a technical staff member, you also need to attend. Are you free this afternoon?"

"I don't want to go. Anyway, it won't make any difference if one less person attends the meeting."

Lu Ning didn't want to see anyone from the Lu family again.

“Young Miss, this is a work-related matter. I know what you're thinking, but one thing is one thing, and work is work. If you start your own business or have other work that involves the Lu family in the future, are you going to run away from it for the rest of your life?”

"Who said I was going to run away?"

Lu Ning thought for a moment and said, "I'll be over later."

She felt a little depressed after hanging up the phone.

She won't run away.

Lu Ning went directly to the hospital in the afternoon; her second brother is still hospitalized.

When she entered the ward, she saw that several project teams were there, and they were actually having a meeting.

On the way, she even wondered if it was a setup to deceive her.

When Lu Nanfeng saw Lu Ning, his eyes softened: "You're here. Let's begin the meeting."

Lu Ning stood to the side and listened to what everyone was saying. Some of them even complained that the partners were pushing too hard for the project.

She realized that Gu Zifeng and Ji Chiqian hadn't been home for the past few days, probably because they were busy with the game.

After the meeting, Lu Ning prepared to leave without even looking up.

"Ningning, wait a minute."

Soon, only the two of them were left in the ward.

Lu Nanfeng spoke up: "Did you know that my older brother came back last night?"

"I know, but my decision will not change."

As Lu Ning walked to the door, a number of people appeared outside. The man leading them was wearing a suit and had handsome yet serious features.

The eldest brother, Lu Dongyou, coldly said, "Stop! Where do you think you're going? Come back with me!"