After Black Moonlight revealed her true feelings, everyone panicked.

Shen Baolin was furious, feeling that her attitude was too flippant.

When the two returned to the private room, Lu Lingjun was sending someone out to look for them.

The manager even brought over a fancy fruit platter as a gesture of goodwill to the two female guests.

Lu Lingjun learned what had happened from the manager, and his expression turned sour. After a moment of contemplation, he turned to Kong Can and instructed, "Young Master Zhu's return to the country is a big deal. Send him that set of purple clay teapots from my study as a congratulatory gift."

When the Zhu family apologized, they sent a set of top-quality Yixing teapots as a gift from their wife.

Lu Lingjun was not clear about what had happened, only that his father had made a phone call to Grandpa Zhu in the study and then left behind the tea set.

The next day, Zhu Jinming was sent abroad.

The father said at the time that if A-Jian didn't agree, Zhu Jinming could forget about returning to China.

By returning the tea set, he is warning the other party not to forget how Zhu Jinming was sent away in the first place.

"Jian, come with me. Let's go thank President Li for his help." Seeing his sister return, Lu Lingjun gently beckoned her back.

As he walked, he explained to Lu Sijian that the old man who echoed Lu Sijian in the corridor was President Li.

The Li family came from a wealthy and noble family; they were a true aristocratic family with a rich heritage and refined manners. Their descendants were also very successful, active in various fields, and many people were eager to curry favor with them.

The old man was straightforward and honest. He probably couldn't stand Zhu Jinming's arrogance, so he stood silently in the corridor to support Lu Sijian.

I know he's President Li, otherwise why would I have stood up to Zhu Jinming?

[President Li has lived a long life, and he's not the type to meddle in other people's business. He meddles not because Zhu Jinming is arrogant, but because I'm someone he can keep in check.]

[Decades ago, when President Li got married, she was kidnapped by thugs. Her father was brainwashed by his mistress and wanted to promote his illegitimate son to the position of wife. Her mother was weak and incompetent and only knew how to cry. The Li family almost fell apart.]

It was Lady Li, newly married at the time, who cleaved the octagonal table in two with a single stroke, thus subduing the group of people with ulterior motives.

[It was Madam Li who relentlessly pursued the mistress's mistakes, ultimately uncovering the traitor within the family and rescuing President Li by following the clues.]

[President Li almost lost his life because of his mother's weakness and compromise, and was saved by his wife's strong and domineering nature. It goes without saying what kind of woman he admires.]

Lu Lingjun paused for a moment, then couldn't help but chuckle. Yes, his sister was so smart, how could she not recognize President Li?

But those old stories were never mentioned by the Li family, and outsiders had no way of knowing them. How did the younger sister know them?

As they walked over, Mr. Li and his entourage were preparing to leave.

Upon hearing Lu Lingjun's purpose, the old man smiled and said, "It's just a small favor. The young lady has a very good personality and knows how to argue her case. That's good."

After a pause, the old man continued, "You're the little girl who saved her companion in the hostage situation three years ago, right? You're truly remarkable, saving so many people!"

Lu Sijian was somewhat surprised: "You know me?"

"Yes, someone told me about your heroic deeds. At the time, I was angry that God was blind, but fortunately, God finally opened his eyes and you woke up."

The old man probably really liked Lu Sijian, because he immediately took out a jewelry box from his pocket and said, "I hope you will have a smooth life and live to be a hundred years old."

The jewelry box is exquisite, and inside is a jade safety buckle with a beautiful color.

The item was a bit too valuable, so Lu Sijian said, "President Li, I can't accept it."

"Just accept it, otherwise I won't be able to give it away." Mr. Li paused for a moment, "My great-granddaughter is only 3 years old. She doesn't like jade, she only likes Peppa Pig."

This really worries the old man. He can't very well take the jade and carve it into Peppa Pig, can he?

Lu Sijian: "We can give you a red envelope, and you can buy whatever you want, baby."

Mr. Li was taken aback for a moment, then said, "That's a good idea. I'll try it when I get back."

Lu Sijian looked at the jade in her hand, hesitated, and then looked up at Lu Lingjun.

"Ah Jian, please accept this from President Li if you like it." Lu Lingjun gently patted the top of her head.

Lu Sijian immediately turned around and said, "Thank you, Grandpa!"

She blurted it out naturally, and President Li couldn't help but laugh.

Seeing that it was almost time, Lu Lingjun took the initiative to see President Li and his party out.

Shen Baolin walked at the very back, head down, lost in thought.

"Hey, beautiful lady." A middle-aged man leaned closer, his tone warm. "What's your relationship with President Li? Could you help introduce us?"

Shen Baolin paused for a moment, then her face darkened: "It's alright!"

Middle-aged man: "No, if you don't want to introduce yourself, you don't have to. It's not a problem. Who are you trying to fool?"

Shen Baolin: "It had nothing to do with us!"

She quickened her pace.

The middle-aged man stopped pursuing her, saying, "Your people are quite capable of making President Li so happy."

Shen Baolin was in a bad mood. What was there to comfort her about? Lu Sijian was going to great lengths to climb the social ladder, what did that have to do with her?

It's always been like this; there are always some banquets in our social circle that we have to attend during the New Year.

Shen Baolin disliked the sycophantic atmosphere at the banquet and used her student status to stay far away.

However, Lu Sijian felt that maintaining the relationship required more interaction, so she actively participated.

She is beautiful, well-mannered, and articulate, making it easy for her to win the favor of elders.

Mr. Li thought it was just a chance encounter, but little did he know that the other party had already investigated his family's situation and meticulously planned everything to take the opportunity to curry favor with him.

If the other party knew, they would probably be very angry. After all, someone in a high position with a straightforward temper wouldn't tolerate being taken advantage of.

Lu Sijian is too audacious. If she schemes against others like this and things backfire, it won't be about building a relationship, it will be about making enemies.

"Let's go back too." After seeing off President Li and his group, Lu Lingjun's eyes also showed a hint of fatigue.

Kong Can has already notified the driver to bring the car out.

Just as Lu Sijian was about to get into the car, her gaze paused and fell on the person standing on the steps.

Shen Baolin followed her gaze and said, "Xia Youyou hasn't left yet."

Xia Youyou was wearing a thin and beautiful fairy dress. The night breeze was slightly cool, and she was probably a little cold, so she hugged her shoulders.

At this moment, Zhu Jinming walked over, took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders, then naturally put his arm around her waist and walked towards the car.

Xia Youyou's gaze swept over, met Lu Sijian's eyes for two seconds, and then casually looked away.

Two people got into the car.

Shen Baolin, with her sharp eyes, noticed something extra on Xia Youyou's wrist when she reached out.

She couldn't help but smile. "It seems Xia Youyou accepted the bracelet."

So what's the use of your painstaking advice? How could someone who covets wealth and status possibly give up the benefits they've already gained?

Lu Sijian looked away and gave a nonchalant "hmm," as if she didn't care.

In fact, she really hadn't thought about Xia Youyou's matter.

【Great! I can finally go home and deal with Lu Lingbo!】 Her heart was filled with joy and excitement.

Shen Baolin: "???"

"She said she would push you out." She couldn't help but raise her voice, "Aren't you really angry?"

Lu Sijian looked up at her, realized what she meant, and said calmly, "So be it."

[It's not her fault that this is being pushed onto me, so why is she so worried?]

Shen Baolin: "..."

If she says another word to Lu Sijian, she's a dog!