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Li Chengying didn't ask any more questions, but just reminded Wen Tingli to be careful on the phone.

On Sunday, Wen Tingli asked Yan Zhenzhen to go to Zhao Qingluo's house to review her lessons.

Zhao Qingluo has her own small study room. Reading there is much quieter than in the noisy ward of Ci Xin Hospital.

After a morning, Wen Tingliwen had mastered a lot of lessons and had lunch at the Zhao family.

After dinner, the three friends sat together to study the enrollment announcements of various schools. Suddenly, Mrs. Zhao knocked on the door and said, "Qingluo, Xiaowen called to see you."

The three of them looked at each other. Gao Xiaowen was not only their classmate but also Zhao Qingluo's cousin. But unlike Zhao Qingluo, Gao Xiaowen didn't like studying very much. Her father was a candy king, so she would have no worries about her future. Gao Xiaowen herself admitted that she came to Shiwu just to get a high school diploma. While other students were busy preparing for exams, she was busy riding horses and attending dances every day.

"She's probably going to ask us to go to her house and play. I'll go and push her away." Zhao Qingluo pushed the chair away.

Not long after, Zhao Qingluo came up the stairs with a thump, but she did not enter the house. She just stood at the door with her hands on her hips and said angrily, "What a jerk this guy is!"

"what happened?"

"Gao Xiaowen said that her eldest brother opened a new department store on Xiafei Road, which is even more modern than Xinxin Department Store. Before the official opening, Gao's eldest brother planned to hold a large reception and invited a group of local celebrities to come and enjoy the event. He also went to great lengths to invite the Lu family to help cut the ribbon. Gao Xiaowen said that it would be very lively that night and asked me to go and broaden my horizons. I said I would go after the exam, but Gao Xiaowen said that she had sent someone to deliver the invitation an hour ago, and emphasized that this was a big event for her family, and if I didn't go, she would break off relations with me. Do you think this person is overbearing? She and her eldest brother don't have a good relationship on weekdays, so why did she have to drag me to join in the fun?"

Yan Zhenzhen flipped through the textbook nonchalantly: "Gao Xiaowen never bears grudges. If you don't want to go, just push her away. She will only be angry for two or three days before giving up."

When Wen Tingli heard the word "Lu family", her ears perked up immediately. However, when she thought of the original intention of inviting Lu Shicheng to dinner that night, her ears drooped again. Anyway, Li Chengying had already started investigating the third master of the Lu family, so it didn't matter if she took a break. So she didn't respond, but just kept urging Zhao Qingluo: "Don't waste time, come and take a look at this problem, the answers Yan Zhenzhen and I came up with are different."

An hour later, the Gao family really sent over several invitations. In addition to one each for Mr. Zhao and Mrs. Zhao, they also gave one specifically to Zhao Qingluo.

The design of the invitation was in line with the Gao family's usual extravagant style, with a dark red background and Rococo relief patterns. There were also gold edges around the edges of the invitation, and the date was Saturday.

Zhao Qingluo asked Wen Tingli and Yan Zhenzhen what to do, but they both refused to help her. Zhao Qingluo locked the invitation in the drawer out of anger.

Wen Tingli studied at Zhao Mansion until five o'clock in the afternoon. Before leaving, Zhao Qingluo specially called a taxi from the car dealership to take the two friends in.

In the evening, Wen Tingli was having dinner with Xiao Taozi and Mrs. Zhou in the ward. The nurse came in with a newspaper and said, "I just heard from several doctors that someone in Zhabei seemed to have been shot again. Miss Wen, you can read. Take a look at what the newspaper says."

Wen Tingli was about to grab the newspaper to read, but Huang Yuanshan came over and put fruits and other things beside the bed. Wen Tingli hadn't seen Huang Yuanshan for a while, so she was surprised and happy: "Sister Huang."

Huang Yuanshan pointed at Wen Desheng lying on the bed and said softly, "I'm here to see my uncle."

She stood beside the bed and asked a few questions with concern, then played with Xiao Taozi for a while, and finally signaled Wen Tingli with her eyes to go out with her.

As soon as he got outside, he asked, "I heard that there's a guy named Qiu from the White Dragon Gang who's been causing trouble for you?"

Wen Tingli hummed.

Huang Yuanshan thought for a moment and said, "How about this, Vice President Lin of the Film Association has a good relationship with Lawyer Bao of Shuguang Law Firm. You've heard of Lawyer Bao, right? Even Cao Zhenyuan is afraid of him. This morning I asked President Lin to help introduce him to you. We'll have dinner together in a few days, and Lawyer Bao will tell the public that your father and he were good friends in the early years. I'll also find a few reporters to spread the word in the newspapers, so that everyone in Shanghai will know that you have the support of the Film Association and the famous lawyer behind you, and Qiu won't dare to bother you again."

Wen Tingli was secretly delighted that Li Chengying had made his move so quickly.

It was perfectly reasonable for the Film Association to introduce her and Bao Yaming.

She said happily: "Sister Huang, you are so nice."

Huang Yuanshan snorted, "I just can't stand a bunch of hooligans bullying a little girl. Besides, I'm not helping you for nothing. Your clothes have been cut almost completely, and it cost me this much!"

She spread out her palm and gestured: "The money has been spent, I don't want anyone to disrupt the process. Wen Tingli, I have to remind you that we agreed to start filming as soon as you graduate, so don't find any excuses to regret it when the time comes."

Wen Tingli patted her chest and said, "Don't worry. I, Wen Tingli, can't go back on my word!"

Not long after Huang Yuanshan left, Head Nurse Liu came to find Wen Tingli and went to the same empty warehouse as last time. As soon as she entered, she saw Li Chengying waiting inside.

"Did anyone from the Film Association come to see you?" Li Chengying asked with a smile.

Wen Tingli nodded gratefully: "Thank you for your trouble. And please convey my gratitude to those old ladies last time."

Li Chengying looked ashamed: "It happened that Lao Bao and I were both busy that day, and we almost couldn't help you out."

Wen Tingli said hurriedly: "It's not too late at all! I know you will definitely send someone to help, and you will find a way to delay time anyway."

Li Chengying smiled: "Do you trust us so much?"

Wen Tingli smiled and said, "Just because of your friendship with Dean Deng, I have never doubted you."

Li Chengying turned around, took something out of her bag and handed it to Wen Tingli.

It was a small hard leather suitcase.

Heavy and cold.

Wen Tingli opened the lid of the box curiously, and when she took a look, a white light flashed in her mind.

"This is--"

Li Chengying pressed Wen Tingli's shoulders and signaled her to be quiet.

"After this incident, I think we should reconsider your personal safety. Even if we send people to protect you day and night, we are bound to encounter some emergencies. Besides, Dean Deng just woke up..."

Wen Tingli was stunned, and immediately became excited and incoherent: "She woke up? Can we go to the hospital to visit her again?"

Li Chengying sighed, "I took a big risk to take you to see her last time. Going again this time will only put you in danger. As soon as she woke up last night, the news spread like wildfire. At noon, someone tried to sneak into Dean Deng's ward and assassinate her. Fortunately, they were stopped by our people in time. It seems that they will never give up until Dean Deng is eliminated. My and Lao Bao's mission now is not only to protect the dean, but also to find the mastermind behind the scenes as soon as possible."

Wen Tingli's heart suddenly rose to her throat: "Did that person confess who was the mastermind?"

"He bribed the French Concession police and fled as soon as he was exposed. He was shot in the back while escaping. If he is not treated quickly, he will die from excessive blood loss. I have asked people to pay attention to various pharmacies and private clinics, and take action if there is any movement." Li Chengying said coldly, "In addition, there is new movement at the Li Zui Shi foreign company. The new manager just bought a house in Hong Kong, and the investor is most likely the Lu family. We have secretly contacted the people at the Hong Kong money house. If we can find the specific source of the money, we can determine whether it was Mr. Lu San or Lu Shicheng who instructed it."

Then he said, "By the way, do you have any new clues about Lu Shicheng?"

Wen Tingli told the truth: "I didn't find out anything about that meal, and I haven't seen Lu Shicheng and Kuang Zhilin since then."

Li Chengying's eyes were sharp, but his question was very subtle: "Xiao Wen, do you have any concerns?"

Wen Tingli hesitated for a few seconds and nodded honestly: "I have been close to Lu Shicheng too many times these days. I am worried that if I continue like this, he will become suspicious. Besides-"

Lu Shicheng could have ignored her that day, but he still rushed over.

Facing someone who had helped her, she felt embarrassed to say one thing to his face and another behind his back.

Li Chengying looked at her knowingly: "Xiao Wen, you are a person who clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, but as long as the mastermind behind the scenes is not found, Dean Deng will be in danger. Besides, if you investigate Lu Shicheng, he may also investigate you behind your back. Have you ever thought that Lu Shicheng might have done this that day to test you?"

Wen Tingli was embarrassed for a moment, then raised her head firmly: "You are right, I did act on impulse, but if I am not mistaken, the Lu family may have already doubted me. If I act rashly, it will only make them more suspicious."

Li Chengying looked extremely solemn, and he paced quickly in the room. "You may not know that the reason why Lao Bao and I did not arrive in time that day was because a partner was shot in Zhabei. He had just received the information of the Li Zui Shi Foreign Company from Wuhan, and contacted us as soon as he arrived in Shanghai, but before we could meet, this friend was killed."

Wen Tingli was shocked. The person involved in the news that the escort had mentioned earlier was actually Li Chengying's companion? !
Li Chengying trembled slightly and closed his eyes: "So you understand, time waits for no one. If we don't find out the real culprit quickly, more partners will be killed. We ask for your help, not only because you have a friendship with Dean Deng that is unknown to outsiders, but also because your background can withstand the investigation of the Lu family. As long as they can't produce conclusive evidence to prove that there is something wrong with you, you can approach them openly. You have to know that in such actions, the other party's suspicion is inevitable. The only way to crack it is to rely on your own wisdom and act according to the situation."

Wen Tingli listened with a look of shame, and said seriously: "I think I know what to do."

Li Chengying solemnly took out the "box gun" (note) from the box.

"Here, from today on, Head Nurse Liu will spend an hour every night teaching you how to shoot."

Perhaps it was because the room was too quiet, Wen Tingli could almost hear her own heartbeat. She stroked the gun carefully.

"It's not loaded with bullets." Li Chengying reminded Wen Tingli, "When Head Nurse Liu teaches you how to shoot, she will also teach you some self-defense techniques so that you can flexibly respond to some emergency situations in the future."

Wen Tingli held her breath and asked, "After I complete this mission, will this gun still belong to me?"

Li Chengying smiled and said, "It's yours from now on."

Wen Tingli's eyes warmed up, and she quickly grasped the gun tightly in her hand. The cold and heavy touch gave her an unprecedented sense of security. She looked over and over for a long time before she asked in a trembling voice, "How is Dean Deng recovering? Can she eat?"

Li Chengying shook his head. "I heard from Lao Bao that even though Dean Deng was not fully conscious, she pointed to her briefcase as soon as she saw him last night. We had checked the briefcase before, and there were only some hospital documents inside. Lao Bao didn't understand what he meant, so he took out the things one by one and showed them to Dean Deng. When he took out the notebook, Dean Deng suddenly nodded. When he turned to the last page, Lao Bao realized that Dean Deng was asking about your situation. She was afraid that you would be accidentally shot by the bad guys when you rashly entered the Ritz Hotel to look for her that day. After hearing Lao Bao say that you were fine, she closed her eyes with peace of mind."

Wen Tingli shed tears in silence for a long time: "Please tell her to take good care of herself. When she recovers, I will bring her supper every night."

Li Chengying patted Wen Tingli on the shoulder, without saying another word, and left with his briefcase.

Wen Tingli carefully hid the gun in her bag, and that night, she called Zhao Qingluo.

"Qingluo, can you help me find out who has been invited to the Gao family's reception this time?"

***
A few days later, Wen Tingli, introduced by Huang Yuanshan and others, formally "met" Bao Yaming.

The news was published in the newspaper the next day. From that day on, Wen Tingli could finally call Shuguang Law Firm openly.

On Friday night, Bao Yaming received a call from Wen Tingli. Without thinking, he said, "If you are contacting me about the Gao family's reception tomorrow, I have to advise you. I can help you get the invitation, but the Lu family and the Gao family have no contact, and Lu Shicheng usually does not attend such occasions. This time he is suddenly willing to help the Gao family cut the ribbon. There must be something strange about it. And as far as I know, Lu Shicheng's personality is not as easy to talk to as he appears to be. Be careful not to fall into his trap."

Wen Tingli said, "I'm not looking for you to get an invitation. I want to discuss something else with you. I've already found out who the Gao family invited that night. Your assistant, Ms. Liu Yaqiao, is a cousin of the Dong family of Xinxin Department Store, right? I have to borrow her from you."

After hearing Wen Tingli's plan, Bao Yaming seemed a little surprised: "Is this something you came up with yourself?"

"of course."

"That's a good idea. This way, we can turn the tables. But it's easier said than done."

Wen Tingli said: "It's difficult for others, but it's easy for you."

Bao Yaming was amused by this: "With such eloquence, it would be a pity for Miss Wen not to be a lawyer. Okay, I can give it a try, but I have to remind you again that Lu Shicheng is a very meticulous person. Even if we do it inconspicuously, there is no guarantee that he will not be suspicious."

Wen Tingli brought up what Li Chengying said that day and replied to Bao Yaming: "Time waits for no one. If you keep looking back, when will you be able to help Dean Deng escape from danger? I have to take a risk."

Bao Yaming said, "Wait for my news."

***
On Saturday night, celebrities gathered in front of the Yifeilin Department Store.

What the Gao family said was true. This newly built department store was more luxurious than the Xinxin Department Store in every way. It had five floors, with a garden and a playground on the top floor. The design of the display windows was also completely based on the most modern style in Paris. The Gao family also put a lot of effort into this reception. From Shanghai alone, they invited more than ten popular stars such as Duan Miaoqing, Le Zhiwen, and Shen Yingying. Many well-known people in the literary and artistic circles from Beijing, Tianjin and other places also attended. All kinds of luxury cars were parked in front of the door, and men and women in bright clothes could be seen everywhere in the hall.

In order to increase the momentum, the Gao family sent invitations to several influential newspapers in Shanghai. When the ribbon was cut, reporters flocked to the event. With this grand occasion tonight, I believe Yifeilin will soon become famous in Shanghai.

As soon as Lu Shicheng got off the car in front of the door, Mr. Gao came out with a large group of people to greet him.

After the ribbon-cutting ceremony, there was a grand dinner.

After a while, Kuang Zhilin came to find Lu Shicheng and leaned over to whisper in his ear: "That Miss Wen didn't come. That's strange. I had someone make arrangements a few days ago. As long as Miss Wen is willing, she has plenty of ways to get invitations from her friends. Maybe she's late for something. Let's wait and see."

Lu Shicheng turned his head slightly, and Kuang Zhilin understood: "Don't worry, it's definitely not because of suspicion that she didn't come. We are doing it very secretly here. Even if Miss Wen is very perceptive, it would be difficult for her to notice anything wrong."

Lu Shicheng thought about it and signaled Kuang Zhilin to wait and see.

Later, Mr. Gao came over to invite Lu Shicheng: "To be honest, in addition to this department store, I will also open a large amusement park in Hongkou (note). If Mr. Lu is also interested in this project, can you take the time to listen to Gao's detailed description?"

Accompanied by Mr. Gao, Lu Shicheng took a walk around and then symbolically stayed in the reception hall to play bridge.

As soon as I sat down, a man sat at the opposite table.
Then, a lukewarm gaze fell on him.

Lu Shicheng looked up and met the other person's gaze. He knew this man, whose name was Meng Qiguang. He had received Meng Qiguang's business card when he attended a banquet at the Wen family earlier.

The strange thing was that Meng Qiguang's attitude was not as enthusiastic as last time. Instead, he was a little cold. After sitting down, he looked at him silently for several times before greeting him with a pleasant face: "Mr. Lu."

The tall young master was a little surprised to see Meng Qiguang: "Zhizhi?! Didn't you say you would never play bridge tonight? Why are you suddenly interested again?"

"I came here to join in the fun because I saw Mr. Lu was interested. I have not yet experienced Mr. Lu's card skills."

Lu Shicheng nodded to Meng Qiguang. He didn't know if it was his illusion, but there seemed to be some hostility in Meng Qiguang's eyes. However, upon closer inspection, there was only a sincere smile on the other person's face.

Although he was confused, he did not show it on his face and calmly took the cards handed to him by Puou.

Next to the reception hall was the flower hall. A dozen or so ladies dressed in jewels and precious stones had been sitting there chatting. When they saw Lu Shicheng coming over, a lady from Tianjin asked quietly, "That must be Mr. Lu, right? He is truly worthy of his reputation. I should really bring my useless kids here to learn from him."

Mrs. Gao happened to be here with her family members for a social event. Upon hearing this, she smiled and said, "Would you ladies like to go over and say hello? Although Mr. Lu is not talkative, he is always very easy-going."

The women were about to get up, but unexpectedly they saw a very imposing young lady coming towards them.

It was Dong Qinfang, the boss of Xinxin Department Store. She was the most capable young person of the Dong family's generation. She officially took over the family business a few years ago. Under her leadership, Xinxin Department Store was growing stronger and stronger, and was poised to become the number one department store in Shanghai.

This time, Gaoting opened a new store, Yifeilin, which seems to be competing with Xinxin Department Store.

"Miss Dong!" Everyone rushed forward and greeted her warmly.

Dong Qinfang finally extricated herself from the socializing. She picked up a cocktail and sat on the sofa, looking around the interior decoration of the Yifeilin reception room inconspicuously. Suddenly, someone sat down next to her.

"Yaqiao." Dong Qinfang was surprised.

Liu Yaqiao is her cousin, who graduated from Hujiang Law School and now works as an assistant to the famous lawyer Bao at Shuguang Law Firm. The salary she earns is higher than that of several of her brothers who work outside the family.

Liu Yaqiao pointed to the beautiful hall in front of them and smiled at Dong Qinfang: "Sister Qinfang, to be honest, the opening of Yifeilin may surpass your Xinxin a hundred times."

Dong Qinfang smiled slightly: "It's only new for a few days. Our Xinxin has been standing in Shanghai for so many years. It's not that easy to be outdone."

"Don't forget that before your Xinxin opened, the most fashionable department store here was Yilan. Once Xinxin left, Yilan closed down soon after."

"That's because Yilan Department Store only knows how to follow the old ways. Our Xinxin will never follow in their footsteps." Dong Qinfang poked Liu Yaqiao's forehead with her finger, "Why are you acting so weird tonight? Are you really worried about our Xinxin, or do you want to laugh at me?"

"Am I the kind of person who likes to watch the fun? I just feel a little worried for Sister Qinfang because I see Mr. Gao's unstoppable posture."

"Then tell me, if we don't want to be outdone by Yi Feilin, what countermeasures should our Xin Xin come up with now?"

Liu Yaqiao thought for a while and said, "I am a complete layman in running a shopping mall. From the perspective of a citizen, I really like to join in the fun. If Xinxin Department Store can organize a few grand cultural performances at this time, it will not be a problem for attracting new and old customers. If you can also take advantage of this opportunity to hold some reward activities, the momentum of the Gao family will be half suppressed by you."

"Cultural and artistic performance." Dong Qinfang pondered.

Liu Yaqiao reminded Dong Qinfang: "Singing competitions and comedy performances are all fine. When the Grand Cinema opened, they invited famous actors from Peking to sing for several days. Also, celebrities have always been the most attractive to citizens. For example, when the Gao family opened their doors, they invited Duan Miaoqing and Le Zhiwen to show their support. You can also refer to this method."

Dong Qinfang was quick-witted and made up her mind in an instant: "There's no need for celebrities, so that people won't accuse us of copying others. What programs do you like to watch the most? If we hold a large-scale beauty pageant under the title of 'Xinxin Department Store's Most Beautiful Calendar Lady', would you be interested?"

By chance, a lady came over and asked with a smile, "Beauty pageant? Which beauty pageant?"

The voice was quite loud, attracting the attention of the guests over there.

Lu Shicheng and Meng Qiguang also looked up at the card table.

The tall young master half-jokingly said, "Miss Dong, are you going to challenge us Yifeilin?"

Dong Qinfang took Liu Yaqiao to go somewhere else on the pretext of something. Liu Yaqiao said admiringly, "Sister Qinfang, if you really think of a solution, no one can beat you. Since you don't plan to invite celebrities, the contestants of this competition must be good enough to cause a sensation. As the saying goes, 'a big reward will always bring a brave man'. You have to set a higher prize to attract people to participate."

"It's not impossible to invite a celebrity. Just listen to the title, 'The movie queen Ms. Duan Miaoqing personally presents the award to the Shin Shin Department Store beauty pageant champion.' Is that attractive enough? Citizens will definitely be curious about whether the movie queen is more beautiful or the champion selected by Shin Shin Department Store is more beautiful. That night will definitely be an unprecedented grand occasion."

While the two were discussing enthusiastically here, Lu Shicheng was already planning to leave.

Tonight he decided to use himself as bait to find out who Wen Tingli was, but unfortunately she never showed up from beginning to end.

Staying any longer would be a waste of time.

After going out, Kuang Zhilin was also full of doubts. He turned around and ordered his men: "Go and see if anyone has had an accident nearby."

The men quickly returned: “No.”

So Wen Tingli didn't come.

Kuang Zhilin looked at Lu Shicheng: "How about..."

Lu Shicheng took out a pen from his jacket pocket and wrote a line on the paper.

[Have you found out the details of those old ladies that day? ]

"We have found out. This is an underground women's organization called the Weiying Gang. It was founded thirty years ago and is dedicated to fighting for the injustice of poor women. As long as someone asks them for help, they will send someone to help. In order not to reveal their true identity, the members will disguise themselves every time they act out. Sometimes they dress up as rickshaw drivers, sometimes as old ladies, and sometimes as young women. Therefore, although they have existed for many years, few people know their true identity."

He added, "I don't know where Miss Wen got the contact information of the Weiying Gang. I heard that the Weiying Gang has very strict confidentiality measures. If Miss Wen promised to keep the other party confidential, it is normal for her to refuse to tell the truth."

However, this does not explain why Wen Tingli appeared in front of him again and again.

Within two days, the Lu family arranged two more events. Under Kuang Zhilin's arrangement, each event "happened" to provide Wen Tingli with an opportunity to enter.

But Wen Tingli was not seen on both occasions.

At this point, Lu Shicheng finally lost his patience in testing her.

Coming out of the event site that day, he stood on the steps and looked around silently. A gust of wind blew over, and he thought to himself, perhaps, this was all just a coincidence.

The next few days were calm. Just when Lu Shicheng decided to forget about the matter, Wen Tingli actually took the initiative to find Lu Mansion.

When Manager Chen came in to answer, Lu Shicheng was signing documents in the study. When he heard the words "Miss Wen", he paused.

"It's the student who came to receive the 'Yuying Award' last time." Manager Chen thought Lu Shicheng had forgotten, and hurriedly said, "It's the lively girl."

Lu Shicheng looked normal.

【What is she here for? 】

"Miss Wen came here today to get your autograph. She said she wanted to sign up for some competition."

[Why not ask Vice Principal Michelle?] Lu Shicheng continued to sign the documents.

"Principal Michelle has agreed to her participation in the competition, but the practical regulations stipulate that students must first obtain approval from the school board before participating in off-campus activities, so I have to ask you to sign the letter of recommendation."

Lu Shicheng did not answer immediately. Manager Chen tried to say, "Don't forget, Mr. Meng Qiguang from Dachang Industry and Mr. Gao from Yifeilin will come to visit at 7 o'clock. The time coincides with each other. If Master Cheng is not available to see Miss Wen, I will go out and reply to her immediately."

***
Wen Tingli was waiting for news outside the side door of Lu Mansion.

Although he was standing still, his eyes could not help but darting around. He glanced at a clump of heather behind the door, then raised his head to look at the rows of cypresses and pines in the garden in the distance. He glanced left and right, taking in the scenery of Lu Mansion within his field of vision.

It’s not that she can’t sit still, she just feels a little uneasy.

In order not to arouse Lu Shicheng's suspicion, she and Bao Yaming have been busy these days. Fortunately, with the full cooperation of Miss Liu Yaqiao, everything is going very smoothly now.

It's just that they originally wanted to encourage Xinxin Department Store to hold a literary and artistic competition, which she is best at. Unexpectedly, the capable and shrewd Miss Dong Qinfang came up with the idea of ​​a beauty pageant in order to suppress Yifeilin.

When Liu Yaqiao came to tell her the news that night, Wen Tingli was shocked. This was obviously not in their plan. Fortunately, Shanghai often held beauty pageants, and students from famous schools such as Shiwu and Zhongxi Girls' School had participated in the competitions in previous years. Shiwu's atmosphere was one of the most open-minded. If she insisted on signing up, she believed that the school would not stop her.

She was not afraid if the school disagreed. She had an excuse to have more contact with Lu Shicheng and Kuang Zhilin. This would be much more natural than forcing herself to show up at a celebrity party where Lu Shicheng was. This was what she and Bao Yaming called "turning the tables."

Yesterday she took the filled-in application form to see Michelle. After the last incident, Michelle was always friendly to her every time she saw her. This time, she didn't make things difficult for her and signed the recommendation letter happily.

Now it was Lu Shicheng's turn to sign and agree.

But the steward had been in there delivering the message for a while and had not come out yet.

Suddenly she remembered that whether it was the first time she and Huang Yuanshan came to visit Lu Mansion, or the second time she came as a student to receive the award, Lu Shicheng immediately asked someone to bring them in, which showed that he had always been considerate of others. But she didn't know why he didn't reply for so long today.

Could it be that he still had doubts? She was sure that the whole thing was arranged naturally enough, but there was no guarantee that some link would not reveal traces. Or maybe he simply didn't have time to see her? If she had known earlier, she should have prepared a visiting card in advance and sent it to the Lu Mansion...

Finally, someone from the Lu family came out. Wen Tingli's heart tightened, but she pretended to be relaxed and continued to admire the wisteria flowers in front of the door. It was not until the other party walked in front of her that she turned her head naturally.

The steward said with a smile: "Miss Wen, please follow me."

(End of this chapter)