Lu Yan's pupils were as black and deep as the night sky. He looked up at Ning Anmiao.
The young girl was not very old, but she had a rebellious streak in her. She was as stubborn as a mule.
"So, we won't get a divorce?" His voice was soft and smooth, as he watched her with an inscrutable look.
"..." Ning Anmiao was in a daze for a few seconds, suspecting that she had been trapped in his words.
She frowned tightly. She wanted to say "Of course we will get a divorce", but then she remembered that it was Lu Yan who had visited her father for her today, and she just couldn't bring herself to be so heartless.
She didn't answer his question. Instead, she just got up and walked towards the study. "I still have some design drawings to draw. I'll go back to my room first."
With that, she left Lu Yan alone in the living room.
Lu Yan sat calmly on the sofa, turning his head to watch Ning Anmiao's retreating back, lost in thought.
This little girl was really smart. She had got the information she wanted from him and then immediately left without a second thought.
But the answer he wanted to hear, she didn't even mention.
...
Although Ning Anmiao didn't say anything, she was actually a grateful person. Thinking about how Lu Yan had driven all the way to Jiangcheng without complaint last time, she had always wanted to thank him.
Should she invite him to a meal? Or give him an expensive gift?
It seemed that neither option would work.
Lu Yan didn't seem like the kind of person who would care about such things. He definitely wouldn't be impressed by such small favors. He probably wouldn't even give them a second look.
So how should she thank him?
Maybe she could do something like what Lu Yan had done last time and give him a surprise secretly?
Ning Anmiao thought and thought, but she couldn't come up with a suitable way.
Just then, the secretary knocked on the door and came in. Seeing that "Ning Anmiao" wasn't in the office, he quietly walked over and whispered to "Lu Yan".
"Mr. Lu, Miss Jiang said she wants to see you."
Ning Anmiao lowered her eyes, slowly parted her lips, and said calmly, "No, I won't see her."
As for Jiang Qiwei, she didn't think there was any point in seeing her.
A woman who always resorted to underhanded means to win was not worthy of appearing in front of her so often.
She not only looked down on Jiang Qiwei but also didn't even want to give her a second thought.
She had heard that the incident before had caused quite a stir. In order to protect themselves, the Jiang family had publicly announced that they would sever their relationship with Jiang Qiwei.
But in fact, the Jiang family was still secretly helping Jiang Qiwei. They had even spent millions to clear the negative news about her on the hot search list. That was why the negative publicity about Jiang Qiwei had gradually died down.
The secretary immediately understood and nodded. "I'll have someone drive her away right away."
Ning Anmiao looked calm on the surface, but she was actually a little angry inside. Her eyes were cold and aloof. "In the future, you don't need to report any news about Miss Jiang to me."
"Yes."
The secretary agreed, feeling quite surprised.
After all, his boss, Mr. Lu, and Miss Jiang had been friends for many years. This time, the whole thing had only happened because of the boss's wife. He had thought that at least Mr. Lu would give Miss Jiang a little face and maintain a good relationship on the surface.
But now it seemed that Mr. Lu really doted on his wife.
After being driven away by the security guards of Xinghe Capital, Jiang Qiwei still refused to give up. She kept waiting near Xinghe Capital. She didn't leave even when the sun had set and it was completely dark.
She had to see Lu Yan today.
As she had expected, after waiting for a long time, she finally saw "Lu Yan" walking out of the building alone.
She had inquired and found out that recently, "Ning Anmiao" had often been working overtime in the company, so the two of them didn't often go in and out of the company together.
This was her only chance to be alone with "Lu Yan"!
Seeing "Lu Yan" walking towards the garage, she immediately quietly followed him, keeping a steady pace behind.
There were not many people in the underground garage, which made it a perfect place for them to be alone.
Before "Lu Yan" could reach his car, Jiang Qiwei suddenly rushed out and blocked his way.
"A Yan."
"Lu Yan" stopped in his tracks. Seeing Jiang Qiwei in front of him, he took a deep breath.
"Miss Jiang, please move out of the way." Obviously, "Lu Yan" didn't look happy at all. His tone was cold.
Jiang Qiwei had long expected that "Lu Yan" would be so cold towards her. She sniffed, and the tears welled up in her eyes instantly. "A Yan, please don't be so heartless, okay?"
"I admit that I've fallen in love with you. I've loved you so much that I've forgotten myself and all my principles."
"Lu Yan" curled his lips, finding it a bit funny.
What was she doing here, playing the role of a lovelorn woman?
"So? What does this have to do with me?" "Lu Yan" said expressionlessly. "Miss Jiang, please respect yourself. Don't waste the millions the Jiang family spent on you."
Hearing this, Jiang Qiwei's face froze.
She never thought that "Lu Yan" would be so heartless. Her heart skipped a beat.
"A Yan, I have no home anymore."
Jiang Qiwei sniffed. Her cheeks were flushed, and her long eyelashes fluttered. "My parents said I had shamed them. They said they would never recognize me as their daughter again."
"I'm homeless, A Yan."
Hearing Jiang Qiwei's sob story, "Lu Yan" didn't feel any pity or sympathy at all. Instead, she became even colder and even sneered.
"So from now on, you'll be a country girl too?"
What did he mean by "country girl"?
Jiang Qiwei was a bit confused and didn't understand what he meant.
Did he mean that she was just like Ning Anmiao?
She didn't have much time to think about what "Lu Yan" meant. She just bravely stepped forward and tried to hold his arm.
"A Yan, you can say whatever you want about me. I won't complain. But can you please help me? I can't be homeless."
Her eyes were full of helplessness, like a poor little animal that had been abandoned.
But "Lu Yan" remained unmoved.
The Jiang family was just putting on a show. They weren't really going to abandon Jiang Qiwei.
But it was different for Ning Anmiao.
She knew very well that once Ning Zhijing had said that he would sever the relationship with her, there was no turning back.
He always kept his words.
Thinking of this, her attitude towards Jiang Qiwei became even colder. "Miss Jiang, do you know who the most unforgivable people in the world are?"
Jiang Qiwei looked up at her.
"People who tell lies, break their promises, and resort to underhanded means are the most unforgivable."
"Miss Jiang, you've got all three of these traits."
After saying this, "Lu Yan" didn't wait for Jiang Qiwei to react. She directly opened the car door and got in.
The car sped away in a cloud of dust.
Jiang Qiwei was left standing there awkwardly, not knowing whether to leave or stay.
She slowly tightened her fists. Thinking of what had happened at the Lu family that day, she gritted her teeth in hatred. The hatred in her heart for Ning Anmiao grew stronger and stronger.
If it weren't for Ning Anmiao, she would have already married Lu Yan according to the engagement they had made many years ago and become Mrs. Lu. She would have lived a carefree life ever since.
But because of Ning Anmiao, all her plans had been disrupted. And Ning Anmiao had even told Lu Yan that she had been married before. This was like blocking all her escape routes and leaving her with no chance at all.
Jiang Qiwei gritted her teeth so hard that they made a creaking sound. She hated Ning Anmiao to the core.
Ning Anmiao, since you want me to die, I won't let you live happily either!