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I didn't see anyone within the visible range.

Rong Zheng pushed the door open a little more, but still didn't see anyone. When she pushed the door open completely, the office was completely empty.

What about people?

Rong Zheng glanced around and spotted a Hermes handbag on the sofa. Her gaze then shifted to the lounge area inside.

She gently placed the thermos on the desk, took out her phone from her pocket, and walked towards the lounge.

Just as I reached the door, it suddenly opened from the inside.

When Lu Peichuan came out, he saw Rong Zheng. A flash of panic crossed his eyes. He immediately turned around to look behind him, but it was too late to say anything.

Standing behind Lu Peichuan, Su Qingya saw Rong Zheng, and a flash of excitement quickly crossed her eyes, which she then concealed.

In an instant, Lu Peichuan's expression returned to normal. He stepped forward and took Rong Zheng's hand. "Zheng Zheng, what brings you here?"

A sweet, cloying perfume scent wafted over.

Rong Zheng instinctively tried to push Lu Peichuan away.

But considering that she hadn't yet obtained evidence of his infidelity, she couldn't confront him directly and had no choice but to endure it.

She admired Lu Peichuan; even in this situation, he could remain so calm.

Rong Zheng's surprised gaze lingered on Lu Peichuan and Su Qingya. "What...what are you doing in there?"

Lu Peichuan remained calm. "She accidentally spilled some coffee on herself, so I took her inside to clean it up." He then pulled her towards his desk. "Why didn't you call me before you came to the company?"

Looking at the man's calm expression, Rong Zheng felt as if she were meeting him for the first time. Fortunately, he was good at pretending, otherwise how could she continue to play along with him?

Why should I call you in advance?

Lu Peichuan smiled gently, "That way I can personally come downstairs to pick you up." As he spoke, he noticed the thermos on the desk. "You're here to bring me lunch?"

"Um."

Lu Peichuan looked at Su Qingya and said, "Ms. Su, we can discuss the project issues later. I need to have dinner with my wife now."

Their tone was indifferent and distant, as if they were really just business partners.

Rong Zheng didn't want to continue acting with Lu Peichuan. "Work is important. You guys chat. I'm leaving now." With that, she turned and walked towards the door.

Lu Peichuan grabbed her arm. "Zhengzheng, are you angry?"

Rong Zheng raised an eyebrow. "Why would I be angry?"

Su Qingya spoke up at the right moment, "Rong Zheng, don't misunderstand. I really just went inside to clean the coffee stains off my clothes. It's Pei Chuan's private space, and I couldn't go in alone, so I asked him to accompany me."

Rong Zheng looked up at Su Qingya, "I didn't misunderstand. Pei Chuan has already told me that he and you are just having normal working interactions, and I promised him that I wouldn't interfere with his work anymore, but..."

She paused deliberately.

Lu Peichuan and Su Qingya stared at her intently.

However, Su Qingya wasn't as composed as Lu Peichuan, and asked impatiently, "However, what?"

"Since you're in a business relationship, shouldn't you call him President Lu?"

Su Qingya thought Rong Zheng was going to attack her. The more sarcastic Rong Zheng was, the more it would highlight her understanding nature. She was prepared to play the role of a weak and innocent girl, but what she got in return was this sentence.

She was somewhat incredulous. "Gone?"

Rong Zheng looked at Su Qingya with a puzzled expression, "What else do you want to hear?"

"It's nothing." Su Qingya forced a smile. "You're right, I'll call him President Lu from now on."

Rong Zheng nodded, looked at Lu Peichuan, and said, "You two talk about work, I won't disturb you." She tried to leave, but Lu Peichuan grabbed her hand and wouldn't let go. "What's wrong?"

Lu Peichuan looked at Rong Zheng, trying to discern a different emotion in her eyes.

Previously at Aikon Hospital, Rong Zheng saw him and Su Qingya together at the hospital, which made her so angry that she suffered a massive hemorrhage.

That time at the Zunhuang Club, Rong Zheng saw him and Su Qingya in the same private room and turned around and left in anger.

And then there was the time he fought for Su Qingya, she cried nonstop, had a huge argument with him, and demanded that he never contact Su Qingya again.

But now...

She saw him and Su Qingya come out of the lounge together, and they were surprisingly calm, not making a fuss, and even leaving on their own.

She is so sensible, which is what he should be hoping for, so why does his heart feel so uneasy?

He squeezed her hand affectionately and said softly, "Aren't you really going to stay and eat with me?"

Rong Zheng ignored his pleading look and said, "I've already eaten."

"Then I'll go home early tonight and have dinner with you."

"it is good."

Lu Peichuan released Rong Zheng and watched her leave without looking back. He felt a strange emptiness in his heart, a dull and uncomfortable feeling.

Su Qingya tentatively asked, "Would you like me to have dinner with you?"

Lu Peichuan turned his gaze from the doorway to Su Qingya, "Have the previous person in charge take over the cooperation project between the Su family and the Lu family. Don't come to the company to see me again."

Su Qingya looked resentful. "Why? Just because Rong Zheng saw us coming out of the lounge together? But she didn't notice anything, and she wasn't angry, was she?"

Lu Peichuan looked at Su Qingya with a cold gaze, his voice icy, "Do as I say."

Seeing the man who had been so tender with her just a moment ago become so heartless the next, Su Qingya's eyes instantly reddened. "What am I to you?"

Lu Peichuan's face darkened. "Your position was set the moment you decided to return to China. If you still have other delusions, I don't mind sending you abroad again."

Delusional thoughts?

He actually said she was delusional.

She thought that after spending this time together, his thoughts would change.

Unexpectedly, it's still the same.

Tears streamed down Su Qingya's face. "Lu Peichuan, you have no heart."

Seeing Su Qingya crying so heartbrokenly, Lu Peichuan's cold expression finally softened. He sighed and wiped away her tears. "You know my bottom line. If you don't want to, we can stop at any time."

"No, I don't want to stop." Su Qingya hugged Lu Peichuan tightly. "I was wrong. I shouldn't have had such delusions. I won't do it again. Please don't push me away. I will die without you."

A flicker of emotion crossed Lu Peichuan's eyes, but it vanished in an instant. "Pack your things and let's go back."

Su Qingya knew she couldn't rush things, otherwise all her sacrifices and efforts would be in vain.

She had to proceed slowly and gradually win Lu Peichuan's heart.

She released Lu Peichuan, her eyes filled with a pitiful fragility and a deep longing for him. "I'll do whatever you say. I'll hand over the project when we get back."

Lu Peichuan nodded in satisfaction.

Su Qingya wiped away her tears, grabbed her bag, and obediently left. But as soon as she stepped out of the underground parking garage, she saw Rong Zheng standing by her car, answering a phone call.

A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he walked towards Rong Zheng.