A Zhong reported the matter, but Zhan Bei Jue did not react significantly.
Firstly, he trusted Lu Jiaying's character and believed she wouldn't do anything outrageous.
Secondly, he had seen too many insidious tactics and power plays in the workplace; such things were hardly novel. If it weren't related to his son, he felt it wouldn't even reach the level of interest he desired.
Thirdly, Lu Jiaying was an employee under Hu Jiasheng, so any handling of the situation was his responsibility, not his to worry about.
Therefore, he did not follow up on the progress of the matter all day.
Just as he returned home, Hu Jiasheng called. Knowing roughly why he was calling, Zhan Bei Jue put the call on speakerphone.
After a conversation between the two, Jiang Nan Fang also learned what had happened, and judging by Hu Jiasheng's tone, it was most likely true.
Jing Yu had truly fallen for Lu Jiaying.
She was both surprised and delighted.
To be in a relationship less than two months after joining the company, and to have it be so sensational, this boy...
When something went wrong, he was thick-skinned and had backing, so it didn't matter. Lu Jiaying, however, must have felt a tremendous psychological burden, perhaps even thinking about how to atone to them right now.
"Why didn't you tell me sooner? This must be a huge blow to a girl. Please don't let her do anything foolish. I'll talk to her."
Jiang Nan Fang tried calling Lu Jiaying, but the call wouldn't go through.
Only then did Hu Jiasheng hesitantly enter Lu Jiaying's office.
As she finished packing her things and was about to leave the office, Lu Jiaying's face flushed instantly when she saw him enter.
After flushing, it quickly turned pale, her embarrassment evident in her eyes.
Hu Jiasheng said nothing else, gently handing her his phone.
"It's Jing Yu's mom calling. Your phone isn't connecting, please take it."
Lu Jiaying looked at the simple "Nan Fang" on the screen, her lips dry and her hands trembling.
After preparing herself mentally for several seconds, she took the phone.
Fortunately, as soon as she answered with a "Hello," she heard Jiang Nan Fang's clear laughter.
"Jiaying, my dear, darling, I just found out what happened. Don't be sad, don't be scared. Auntie believes in you and Jing Yu, and will always support you unconditionally."
"I've already spoken with your uncle about this, and he will handle it properly. Trust us, okay?"
To make Lu Jiaying feel more comfortable, she had immediately changed her address to "your uncle and aunt."
Lu Jiaying looked up at Hu Jiasheng in disbelief, unable to speak into the receiver.
Jiang Nan Fang continued on the other end.
"I apologize that due to the company's management oversight, you, a young lady, have suffered such great distress. Your uncle will surely reflect on this and strengthen company management in the future."
"I heard Jing Yu has gone to cooperate with the investigation and evidence collection. We will not let the person behind this scheme against you get away with it."
"Are you still at work? Haven't you had dinner yet? We just finished cooking at home. Shall I come pick you up? Then we can pick up Jing Yu together, forget these unpleasantries, and not let him waste our time. Tonight, our family will sit down for a meal and have a good talk."
"Your uncle and I really like you and enjoy listening to you speak. Please don't refuse me, okay?"
Her attitude was so clear, and the step down so accommodating, Lu Jiaying was overwhelmed with emotion and didn't know how to describe her feelings.
It had truly been a day of great ups and downs, of immense joy and sorrow, but fortunately, the ending was a good one.
Lu Jiaying couldn't help but blame herself for being petty, timid, and weak.
Jiang Nan Fang was so kind, so open-minded. How could she have worried about being stopped by her before?
Although Jiang Nan Fang referred to herself as an aunt, and she did have a substantial relationship with Jiang Jing Yu, Lu Jiaying still felt shy about changing her address.
"President Jiang..."
"Don't call me President Jiang, and don't say such formal things. We're family, why be so polite?"
Jiang Nan Fang interrupted her, "If you feel awkward about me picking you up, then drive here yourself. I'll have the driver pick up Jing Yu. In any case, tonight, your uncle and aunt just want to have dinner with you two, alright?"
Hu Jiasheng also looked at her with encouraging eyes. Feeling accepted by everyone, she clutched the phone, overcome with emotion and tears.
"Okay..."