Chapter 129

The voices stopped, and Claude spoke again, his expression slightly confused.

"It seems like you already know each other and had a good chat." Still in a joking tone.

Ning Ruchu turned her eyes to the side, her bright almond-shaped eyes were shrouded in mist, and it was impossible to tell the emotion in them.

"I guess this is my sign to leave," Claude said awkwardly.

Turn around, open the car door and get out.

Ning Ruochu turned around, stared at Jiang Wanyu who was motionless, and asked: "Ling Chuan asked you to stay with me."

"Yes, Ling Chuan arranged for me to live with you in Mingzhu Villa on the grounds of company affairs."

"There are quite a lot of guests these days." Ning Ruochu smiled mockingly.

Even after the owner died, the villa became more and more lively.

How ironic...

Ning Ruochu blinked, hiding her thoughts, raised her head, and said in a cold voice: "Drive."

……

The next day, Lingchuan came.

He said to Ning Ruochu apologetically: "I have been very busy these past two days and cannot personally hand over the company's work to you, Madam. Please forgive me."

Ning Ruchu showed an understanding smile, "Secretary Ling must be very busy to take care of such a large company. I don't dare to disturb her."

Hearing this, Ling Chuan frowned slightly.

He raised his eyes and glanced at Jiang Wanyu who was standing next to Ning Ruchu.

"I think your new assistant has already introduced you to her. There is too much public opinion in the company, so it is better not to go there recently. She will stay with you in the future. If there is anything, I will let this assistant convey it to you."

Exposing Luo's internal secrets to outsiders like this?

Ning Ruochu didn't think Ling Chuan would be like this.

He must have other purposes in placing Jiang Wanyu next to her.

He was doubtful in his heart, but he didn't show it on his face.

She smiled and nodded, "Secretary Ling just needs to focus on managing the company. I have Secretary Jiang here, so there won't be any problems."

Ning Ruochu tilted her head and smiled brightly: "I believe you."

These words touched Ling Chuan's heart.

He shook his head and waved his hand to signal Jiang Wanyu to leave.

After hearing the door close, he spoke: "I heard that Commander Ye left suddenly and she rejected my call. I can only contact her from inside the Shadow Pavilion."

Night moon?

Ning Ruochu was stunned for a moment, then instantly awakened.

She watched the surveillance video after the villa was broken into that day.

Being able to accurately aim at the opponent's right hand from such a distance, in dim light and facing the opponent's left side, Yeyue's detection ability and sixth sense are impeccable.

If he lets Jiang Wanyu stay by his side, he might want to use Yeyue to find out their background.

Ning Ruochu narrowed his eyes slightly.

It turns out that none of the people around Luo Zhouheng are simple.

Ling Chuan's voice continued to report, "This matter has a great impact. Elder Jian personally negotiated with me and assured me that Ye Yue would be back within three days. Madam, please rest assured."

"Master Jian?" Ning Ruochu glanced to the side, her pair of watery almond eyes just staring at him.

The sudden eye contact made Ling Chuan's breathing pause and he felt his heart skip a beat.

Half a second later, he explained: "Old Jian, also known as Zhongli Jian, is one of the leaders of the Shadow Pavilion and an authoritative figure. Apart from you, sir, he has the most say."

"It turned out to be him..." Ning Ruchu had an impression.

If Shadow Pavilion is controlled by three commanders, then Zhongli Jian is the leader of the commanders.

Every organization under Luo Zhouheng's name will have a leader to hide the identity of the real controller.

And Zhongli Jian is the nominal leader of Shadow Pavilion.

Ning Ruchu had heard of such an organization long before returning to the Ning family.

I heard that their leader has been active in both the black and white worlds for decades, and his methods are ruthless.

The outside world does not know his name and calls him the Elder.

Even abroad, the name of Ge Lao makes many underworld bosses shudder.

What she meant was that only if Ning Ruchu revealed her true identity could she provide real protection.

"Commander Ye is threatening me?" Ning Ruochu smiled and reminded: "Don't forget, I am the supreme leader of the Shadow Pavilion."

"But the Shadow Pavilion is jointly managed by the three leaders." Ye Yue's eyes were dim and unclear. "Madam, you should understand that your past reputation has made many people in the pavilion dissatisfied."

"That means someone is silently supporting me." Ning Ruochu met her eyes, "Am I right, Commander Ye?"

Yeyue looked a little uncomfortable, "I'm just following Mr.'s will."

"Then just continue to obey. Why do you ask so many questions to Ah Heng?" Ning Ruchu asked back, leaving her speechless with this sentence.

The day after the attack, she heard the conversation between Yeyue and Lingchuan from the surveillance video.

——"Don't forget, it was the gentleman who gave you a second chance."

This sentence is thought-provoking.

But judging from their identities, Luo Zhouheng must have done Yeyue a favor.

Guards are responsible for assessing risks and their mission is to prevent bad things from happening.

Yeyue had already seen through her mistake, but did not expose her.

Even after knowing her lie and witnessing that scene, he only questioned her and did not take any actual action.

Ning Ruochu could see that she respected Luo Zhouheng very much.

Ye Yue stared at her back, his pupils darkening, his hands clenched at his sides, and he murmured almost imperceptibly: "Who are you?"

……

Return to the company.

When Ling Chuan heard the news that Ning Ruchu had been assassinated, he hurried out to greet him.

He looked worried, his gaze directed at Ning Ruchu, looking her up and down, and asked with concern: "Madam, are you okay?"

But he heard that the new driver was carried back.

Ning Ruochu shook his head.

Seeing that she didn't have any obvious injuries, I felt relieved for the time being.

"I have contacted Pearl Villa and asked Dr. Ran to come over. Just in case, let her check it out."

Ning Ruochu kept her head down the whole time and spoke weakly, "Thank you, Secretary Ling."

There is just one thing that Lingchuan is not clear about.

How did she escape from so many people's encirclement?
Just as he was about to speak, he saw Yeyue getting out of the driver's seat.

Ling Chuan heaved a sigh of relief: "It turned out to be Commander Ye."

"Madam has just witnessed a bloody scene and is feeling unwell. She needs to rest as soon as possible." Yeyue walked over with her long legs, her voice cold.

He pulled Ning Ruochu upstairs without any objection, ignoring Ling Chuan who was standing aside.

He frowned, feeling unhappy, but he was used to it and didn't say anything.

Back in the office, Ning Ruchu turned around, looked at Yeyue who was closing the door, and raised his eyebrows.

"Should I thank Commander Ye for keeping it secret for me?"

"As long as you don't do anything out of line, I'll take care of the rest." Ye Yue crossed her arms over her chest, her tone more resolute than ever before, "This is also the last order that Master gave me."

"Besides, I don't know the identity of the lady, whether it is beneficial to you." She persuaded. Ning Ruchu was not fooled, "The Shadow Pavilion is so powerful, why don't you check it out? Or entrust the organization behind you - Shura Island."

"You are not allowed to contact Shura Island unless it is an emergency." Ye Yue said sternly, "This is the order from the master."

"He is quite good at commanding people." Ning Ruchu's men pinched Cotton Doll's leg hard.

Yeyue didn't say anything and looked at the time.

“It will probably take more than an hour for Doctor Ran to come over, and the Jiang family’s dinner will be held at 8pm.

She paused and warned, "You should try to avoid social gatherings among the rich and powerful, and not actively participate in them."

"Hmm." Ning Ruchu responded nonchalantly.

After being exposed by Yeyue, she simply stopped pretending.

Yeyue was too lazy to care about these things. Her mission was only to ensure Ning Ruchu's safety. Lingchuan was responsible for those things in the world of fame and fortune.

Before Ran Yunqing arrived, the costume team had already started choosing a dress and putting on makeup for Ning Ruchu.

It was not until I was about to leave that I saw Ran Yunqing, who was panting.

Secretary Ling waved his hand, ordered everyone in the dressing room to leave, and then left as well.

As the disciple of the master of Lingxin Hall, Ran Yunqing has only one requirement for taking a pulse, and that is to keep the environment absolutely quiet.

In fact, he just wanted to have a private conversation with Ning Ruchu.

Ran Yunqing's legs went weak, his face looked a little ugly, and he stretched out his hand weakly towards Ning Ruchu.

"Hurry, help me take a look."

Ning Ruochu carried the heavy dress over and took her pulse.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

"Your secretary ordered us to come here immediately. The driver encountered strong turbulence while driving. I am really afraid that I will end up like your late husband."

Although there was no accident, the helicopter was so bumpy that Ran Yunqing now has a sour feeling in his stomach.

After Ning Ruochu gave her acupuncture to relieve the pain, she left with her skirt lifted.

"You can rest here for a while. I have to go to the dinner party."

Ran Yunqing would have done the same without her saying anything.

Relying on the privilege, he asked Lingchuan for a lounge.

……

Under the foggy sky, raindrops fell densely, lightly and finely, forming a thin layer of rain mist, splashing the city with mottled and hazy colors. No sound of the rain could be heard, nor could the heavy rain be felt.

Ning Ruchu stared absentmindedly at the rain outside the window, his consciousness wandering into the cotton doll.

"Yeyue is very loyal to you."

Even though he knew that her existence was a threat, he had to obey Luo Zhouheng's orders and will and protect her.

"She was originally a puppet, and I gave her a new life."

Luo Zhouheng's cold voice rang in his mind, startling Ning Ruochu, who had not expected to receive a reply.

"Puppet?" Ning Ruochu asked, "A killing machine cultivated by an underground organization?"

Luo Zhouheng said "hmm" lightly, without revealing anything more.

Ning Ruchu didn't ask any more questions.

She was not interested in other people's past, as long as she could make sure that Yeyue was on her side.

……

As one of the top wealthy families in Beijing, the Jiang family's influence is self-evident.

At this time, the palace was crowded with countless noblemen, young masters and young ladies coming and going.

Among these people, Ning Ruchu saw a familiar figure.

"Mrs. Luo, I didn't expect you to come." Sheng Qianwei walked forward familiarly.

Ning Ruochu was impatient but still maintained a gentle smile.

"If the Jiang family invites me, of course I will come."

"You haven't participated in many social activities before. I'll take you there to meet some people."

Sheng Qianwei's tone was friendly, and Ning Ruchu couldn't refuse, so she had to follow her.

This banquet was hosted by the Jiang family. Jiang Lingxue was pulled by Jiang's mother to stand at the door to receive guests and get to know the nobles of the upper class.

When Jiang Lingxue saw Ning Ruchu appear, a hint of contempt inadvertently appeared on her face, but she suppressed it and maintained her usual goddess smile.

Ning Ruochu knew that she didn't like him, so he wanted to leave after simply saying hello, but Jiang's mother refused.

"The Luo family has been in a lot of trouble these past few days. I didn't expect that Mrs. Luo would be able to find the time to attend our dinner."

His pretending to be worried made people feel disgusted, but Ning Ruchu still had to cooperate.

"Ms. Jiang?" She covered her mouth in disbelief, her slightly dilated pupils drooping dejectedly, and pursed her red lips, "Ms. Jiang hates me, and I can understand that."

Sheng Qianwei stroked her arm and comforted her: "Lingxue has always been proud. It is inevitable that she can't stand the gallery's affairs. You don't have to be angry with her."

In a word, he won Ning Ruchu's favor and saved Jiang Lingxue's face, without offending either of them.

Sheng Qianwei is indeed outstanding in handling interpersonal relationships.

If Ning Ruchu complained, it would make her look immature.

Zhou Yun on the side frowned.

She accompanied Ning Ruochu twice, and each time Ling Chuan would emphasize Sheng Qianwei.

There is no other reason. Most of the remarks about the emotional discord between the gentleman and the lady came from her.

In addition to what her husband said that made Sheng Qianwei sad to go abroad, Zhou Yun didn't believe that she could have a good impression of his wife.

No matter how dissatisfied you are, you still have to continue to save face.

"Thank you for your reminder, Miss Sheng." Zhou Yun's expression was stern. In front of the lady, she was like a cold-faced boss giving orders to employees in the workplace. "But you have got the priorities wrong. Miss Jiang is to blame for what happened at the gallery. Your words make my wife look ignorant."

Ning Ruochu always starts out by showing weakness, making people feel that she is not worthy of being used.

On the other hand, it is a good way to fool people.

Others thought she was easy to control, so it was natural for her to say something that didn't sound too excessive, but also exposed her little thoughts.

Due to the gap in status, even if only a little bit of the wolfish ambition is revealed, it will become a huge capital for counterattack.

But for this next step, she needs someone to help her take it.

Zhou Yun stared sharply at Sheng Qianwei.

A crack appeared on the latter's gentle and beautiful face, and her carefully adjusted expression almost collapsed.

She forced herself to put on her usual gentle smile, and said with ease: "I didn't think it through. Lingxue left in a rage just now. I was really afraid that she and Madam Luo would have a big conflict and fall out, which would also affect the business of both families..."

After saying that, she tilted her eyes slightly and glanced at Zhou Yun tentatively.

Zhou Yun sneered in her heart.

Although Sheng Qianwei has been abroad for two years, she is clear about the situation in China.

The Luo and Jiang families are in a long-term partnership.

Although the Luo family is the leader of the Chinese business community, the Jiang family, one of the top wealthy families in Beijing, is also not to be underestimated.

The helmsman passed away and the managers were replaced. The Luo family has endured too many changes in recent times. If the cooperation between Ning Ruchu and Jiang family is affected, the board of directors will definitely take the opportunity to make trouble.

At that time, it would only make Ning Ruchu's difficult situation even more dangerous.

Zhou Yun sneered: "I didn't expect Miss Sheng to care so much about our Luo's situation."

Sheng Qianwei's lips curved even more sharply, "After all, this is Zhou Heng's hard work. I have been friends with him for so many years, so I should take care of him."

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