Qin Tianyi and another bodyguard stood on the lawn, watching Lu Yuanhong's family of four enjoy their leisurely afternoon from afar.
The woman Lu Yuanhong used to call his nanny was actually his mistress, and the two boys he claimed to have adopted were his biological sons.
When no one else was around, these two children called Lu Yuanhong "Dad." The beautiful nanny he hired was named Amei. She was an orphan he had adopted, and as she grew up, she naturally became his woman and bore him two sons.
He had heard from another bodyguard who had been with Lu Yuanhong for a longer time. It seemed that Lu Yuanhong's relationship with Jia Nanfang was not solid. With Amei in the picture, there was an opportunity for Jia Nanfang to turn against him.
As he was pondering this, Jia Nanfang arrived at the old Lu family residence without any prior notice and walked over to the lawn.
Seeing Amei nestled in Lu Yuanhong's arms and calling the two playing children to drink water, she wore a look of disdain.
However, given her age and the many experiences she had, she concealed her emotions well. Not wanting to waste time on a woman like Amei, she walked directly up to Lu Yuanhong and questioned him, "Why didn't you consult me before starting the acquisition of the Shu Corporation?"
Lu Yuanhong looked at her sudden appearance. Before he could speak, she continued, "You know very well that no one understands the Shu Corporation or Shu Zhongze better than I do. Announcing the acquisition of Shu Corporation so rashly to the media might attract competitors."
Lu Yuanhong nudged the woman in his arms. Amei slowly moved away from his embrace, taking the two children back into the house.
Lu Yuanhong still did not respond to her, signaling the two bodyguards not to linger on the lawn.
Qin Tianyi and the other bodyguard immediately lowered their heads and left the lawn, guarding the main entrance of the house. It seemed Lu Yuanhong still did not trust them, the two new bodyguards.
When the surroundings were empty, Lu Yuanhong stood up and pulled Jia Nanfang, saying, "What are you doing, running over here and accusing me so aggressively without saying a word?"
"How dare I accuse you? Both that child and I are still counting on you," Jia Nanfang pouted and pushed him away.
Lu Yuanhong explained, "It's just that you've been busy preparing for the opening of your jewelry store recently, so I didn't want to bother you with this, thinking I'd tell you after you were done."
"With that Amei accompanying you day and night, would you still care about me? I'm afraid that once your great revenge is achieved, you won't even glance at me again," Jia Nanfang said with a cold laugh. "You used my divorce from Shu Zhongze to become known in Lanhui's high society, portraying yourself as deeply affectionate and loving, while I became a woman scorned by everyone, a bad woman flitting between two men. What am I to you? Just a tool for your revenge..."
Lu Yuanhong took her hand and said, "Why would you think that? Didn't we agree that after acquiring the Shu Corporation, I would officially marry you? Then who would dare to speak ill of you?"
"We are both at this age. Do you really plan to register your marriage with me?" Jia Nanfang was full of anticipation but still couldn't believe his sweet words.
"Of course. In this life, only you are worthy of officially marrying me," Lu Yuanhong said softly as he embraced her.
He liked Amei's youthful body, but in terms of feelings, Jia Nanfang had shared hardships with him.
In his memory, when they were both young, they clearly liked each other so much. Their first night together was chaotic, filled with helplessness and shyness, a memory he would never forget.
Jia Nanfang was almost melted by his tenderness, but she was no longer a young girl, and time could not turn back. She asked rationally, "After you officially register your marriage with me, what do you plan to do with that little vixen?"
"If you don't like her, I'll drive her away, far away," Lu Yuanhong vowed.
Jia Nanfang's gaze flickered towards the old Lu family residence, her eyes filled with a sinister glint. "I want her to disappear forever."
After returning to the house, Amei let the two children continue to play. She hid behind the floor-to-ceiling curtains, staring intently at the two figures on the lawn, feeling an inexplicable sense of crisis.
The two children, romping from the room to the main entrance, tumbled as the younger one ran and tripped, falling flat on the ground and crying out in pain.
Before Amei could rush over, Qin Tianyi had already helped the child up, gently patting the dust off him and saying, "Little master, you must be careful when you walk."
The child, who hadn't been crying, burst into tears upon seeing his face.
Amei left the floor-to-ceiling curtains and hurried over, seeing the scene. She picked up the child and said to Qin Tianyi, "Thank you. He's too young and doesn't know that one shouldn't judge people solely by their appearance."
Qin Tianyi respectfully replied, "Miss Amei, it's alright. Anyone would be scared to see me, let alone a child."
Amei smiled at him and said nothing more, carrying the younger child back to the room.
Qin Tianyi could sense the animosity Jia Nanfang harbored towards Amei, and the seemingly fragile Amei likely had her own plans. Amei was probably the breakthrough point to shatter the trust between Lu Yuanhong and Jia Nanfang.
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In the office of Aoxiang Group, Xiao Anjing was incredibly busy. Several traders were constantly reporting to him on the buying and selling of Shu Corporation's stocks.
To avoid Lu Yuanhong's notice, he had to make the traders act like opportunistic retail investors. Therefore, they not only had to buy at low prices but also sell a few lots from time to time.
This way, Lu Yuanhong, who was only focused on bottom-fishing, would not discover that they were also recovering scattered Shu Corporation shares.
As he was busy, his secretary entered and said, "Mr. Xiao, a woman wants to see you. She says she wants to return money to you."
"I don't have time to see anyone right now. Make anyone wait," Xiao Anjing's eyes were fixed on the ever-changing stock price chart.
The secretary dared not disturb him further and retreated.
When he finished all his work and felt tired enough to want a cup of coffee, he realized it was already eight o'clock in the evening. He never expected to become a workaholic like Tianyi.
He glanced outside the glass partition; the lights were still on. Since he hadn't left, others probably wouldn't dare to leave either.
He stood up and pushed open his office door, smiling at the employees outside. "Hey, hey, everyone, you don't have to stay late with me. Pack up your things and go home. If you don't leave soon, do you want me to treat you to supper?"
The employees outside couldn't help but laugh. They started packing their belongings and preparing to leave.
Just as Xiao Anjing was about to close his office door, he suddenly caught sight of Lan Yu sitting quietly in the lounge area.
Yes, it was that woman. He wasn't mistaken. Was she planning to pester him? She had even come to the group.
He closed his office door as if he hadn't seen her and called his secretary. "What's going on with that woman sitting in the lounge area?"