Just as Ji Bochang felt his script had completely collapsed and was about to throw a tantrum on the floor, Qin Yu, seeing Song Zhiyi's cold and merciless attitude towards Ji Bochang, secretly rejoiced, thinking his chance had finally come. And... President Song had spoken to him so gently before, it seemed his heroic rescue had finally earned the goddess's approval!His chance had come!At this moment, Lu Cheng, who had been watching this 'annual drama' from the side, finally walked slowly to President Song's side with his elegant and unhurried steps.
His gaze fell upon the pink-haired loli beside him, whose pretty face was still tense from her earlier 'Domineering Declaration' (domineering declaration), but whose brows showed a hint of fatigue and a plea for help.
A reassuring smile, warm and gentle like a spring breeze, appeared on his face.
His voice was even more gentle and mellow, as if it could soothe all the world's anxieties and unrest.
"President Song, it seems this place isn't quite suitable for discussing some important matters today."
He paused, then changed the subject, continuing in a very natural tone, as if stating a trivial matter:
"Speaking of which, I just received the latest news from the Lu Corporation's board of directors."
"Regarding the project we previously had preliminary discussions about, concerning the cooperation between the Lu Corporation and the Song Corporation..."
"After hearing my report, the board of directors showed great interest and has already initially approved the letter of intent for cooperation."
"I wonder, President Song, do you have time now? Or rather, are you interested in moving to the Lu Corporation?"
"We can find a quieter, more private, and more suitable place for in-depth discussion to properly and thoroughly finalize the specific cooperation details for this project?"
Ji Bochang, who had been somewhat at a loss after being rebuffed by President Song, was now utterly shocked.
[Cooperation? The Lu Family and the Song Family?]
[I've never heard of it! How is this possible!]
[In the original novel, there was no such plot!]
[Lu Cheng, it seems, it's all because of this Lu Cheng!]
[Not only destroying my plot, but now you want to take her away too?]
And at this moment, Qin Yu, who hadn't even managed to say a few words the entire time, heard that Lu Cheng, this pretty boy, was going to take the goddess away again.
Sure enough, this guy was after pretty girls again!
He thought arranging for him to be a bodyguard was giving him a chance!
He didn't expect it was to be his bodyguard, to stop Ji Bochang?
He already had his Senior Sister and that innocent girl, and he still wasn't satisfied?
Damn Lu Cheng!
The surrounding onlookers, who were still craning their necks to watch the show, also began to whisper after hearing Lu Cheng's words:
"Oh my god! Did I hear that right? The Lu Corporation and our Song Corporation are going to cooperate?"
"My goodness! This is big news that could shake the entire business world of Modu!"
"No wonder Young Master Lu personally condescended to visit our Song Corporation today!"
"It seems the relationship between our President Song and Young Master Lu is indeed... extraordinary! A perfect match! A strong alliance! It's simply a match made in heaven!"
...And as the 'heroine of the incident,' Song Zhiyi, upon hearing Lu Cheng's sudden commercial invitation, full of'sincerity' and'surprise,' her beautiful eyes, which had been somewhat cold due to her earlier displeasure, instantly flashed with an undisguised hint of surprise, excitement, and a girlish shyness and sweetness!
She knew!
Of course she knew!
This so-called cooperation project was something Lu Cheng had specially concocted on the fly to help her out of a predicament, and to allow her to legitimately escape the two troublesome individuals, Ji Bochang and Qin Yu, who were causing her such a headache!
But whether it was true or false, she was willing to cooperate with him and play along with this act!
"Young Master Lu, he really came to help me!"
"And for me, he's willing to say the Lu Corporation and the Song Corporation are cooperating..."
"Everyone knows the Song Family doesn't have that much power; compared to the Ji Family, they're already climbing high branches."
"He... is so gentle!"
She immediately gave Lu Cheng a brilliant, sweet, and charming smile that could make all flowers pale in comparison!
Her tone also instantly softened a lot, carrying a hint of just the right amount of surprise and excitement.
"Then... shall we go now? To discuss the cooperation details?"
Lu Cheng looked at her eager, even slightly excited, adorable expression, and the smile on his lips deepened.
He smiled slightly, and with an elegant posture, made a 'please' gesture.
Song Zhiyi, without hesitation, and even with a hint of joy and relief, ignored the two gazes behind her, almost burning through her back, filled with resentment and unwillingness.
She turned to leave with Lu Cheng.
Leaving Ji Bochang and Qin Yu, these two eccentric backdrops, completely and mercilessly stranded at the cold entrance of the Song Corporation... Ji Bochang watched helplessly as Song Zhiyi smiled charmingly and conversed happily with Lu Cheng, yet was as cold as ice and disdainful towards him, not even bothering to offer a single extra explanation!
The jealousy, anger, and unwillingness in his heart almost completely consumed him!
[Why? Why on earth is this happening?]
[Where is my original plot?]
[Damn system! Hurry up and correct the plot!]
[Although this woman, Song Zhiyi, won't be with me!]
[But she should be with Qin Yu! Not this Lu Cheng!]
[It's broken, it's all broken, what should I do!]
His proud villain's script seemed so vulnerable and utterly ridiculous in front of Lu Cheng, this heaven-sent bug who didn't play by the rules!
And Qin Yu, on the other side, was equally dumbfounded! Speechless!
What a Lu Cheng... again, with just a few words, he managed to get President Song to directly abandon him and Ji Bochang, the two parties still in fierce confrontation?
He felt that his earth-shattering heroic rescue just now was like... a clown's performance!
"Lu Cheng... you just wait, time and again... this time, I absolutely will not let you snatch Zhiyi away again!"
...Lu Cheng looked at the two behind him, who, because of his appearance, had instantly transformed from fierce enemies into sympathetic brothers in misfortune. They were now distraught, questioning life, beating their chests, and daring not to speak their anger—experience packs and tools.
He found it amusing: "Young Master Ji, I wonder, are you still in a hurry to go home?"
"As for Qin Yu... my dear junior brother, you should be used to it by now, right?"
"The real show... is yet to come. Slowly, no rush."