Forced Marriage: The Evil CEO Hubby: Volume 3

By Xia Zhi

He was cheated by his husband and sold to the mountains and forests. Du almost felt desperate. Fortunately, Lu Juyan saved him. With the help of Lu Juyan, Du Yanqing made great efforts to start his own business and struggled with his ex husband, finally regaining what belonged to him. And she found that Lu Juyan, the assistant teacher who saved her, was also the mysterious president of Jiashi group. As a competitor, Du Yanqing almost lost Lu Juyan, but it is still him, standing up at the critical moment of Du Yanqing. "Du Yanqing, marry me."

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Jan 14, 2020
• ISBN: 9781647964177

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CAVE

CHAPTER 201 - IT SEEMS LIKE THIS LITTLE GIRL DOESN'T LIKE YOU

Lu Juyan and Du Ruqing had been strolling around the streets, making a ruckus from time to time. The atmosphere was like that of a little lover kissing. They shot a glance at the restaurant called Oneeyetosettle and both of them simultaneously looked at each other. Then, very naturally, they walked in.

After patrolling around for a while, Du Ruqing happened to glance at Zhan Ziye. She noticed that he was teasing the female student. Their actions seemed very intimate, but it caused her to feel the expression on Xiao Yan's face.

I still have lessons in the afternoon, can I go back first?

Unwillingly getting too close to Zhan Ziye, Xiao Yanqing subconsciously leaned back, maintaining a certain distance between them. A pair of eyes similar to Du Liqing's revealed a hint of complex emotions. He really wanted to leave this place. Her cheeks were slightly red from what Zhan Ziye had said, as she lowered her gaze and asked.

Xiao Yanqing, who was not good at speaking words of rejection, could only use the excuse of learning to refuse any of Zhan Ziye's words. His tone was extremely tactful, as though she had not seen the calendar when she went out today. She was feeling extremely tormented in her heart. She was afraid that Zhan Ziye would do something she couldn't endure.

Tsk, Young Master Zhan, there are so many people by your side. Why are you bullying a little girl?

Du Ruqing very kindly walked up to the two of them and looked at them with a shallow smile, then opened her mouth to tease Zhan Ziye. Staring at Xiao Yan's face, he vaguely felt that she looked a little familiar. For some reason, he felt that she was very close to him.

The sudden voice caused Zhan Ziye's heart to tighten. He immediately released the hand that he had placed on Xiao Yan Qing's shoulder. Only when they suddenly noticed his lack of manners did they restrain their nervousness. He turned his head leisurely and faced Du Liqing's clear eyes. He pretended to be calm as he took a sip of tea.

Without waiting for Zhan Ziye to finish his sentence, Xiao Yanqing suddenly stood up, politely bowing to him to show his appreciation for his assistance. He then said gratefully, Mister Zhan, I still have matters to attend to. I'll be leaving first!

As soon as she finished speaking, she ran out of the room as if she had been forced to flee. She even forgot about her promise to fight and invite Zi Ye for a meal. His chest was heaving from running, and his heart rate was different from normal.

Xiao Yan only stopped when he was tired. He took a glance behind him out of the blue and did not find anyone around. She secretly let out a sigh of relief, but deep inside her heart, she felt a faint sense of loss.

Tsk, it seems like this young lady doesn't like you either!

Watching Xiao Yan Qing leave, Du Liqing gave Zhan Ziye a sympathetic look. He patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and calmly opened his mouth to tease him. He was not the least bit embarrassed, as if the two of them were very close.

Ha, really? I'm rushing back to class!

Zhan Ziye glanced at Xiao Yan Qing's departing figure, but didn't feel anything amiss. He shrugged his shoulders helplessly. Towards this sympathetic gaze, he did not care and naturally responded to Du Liqing. His lips rippled with an unruly smile. It was very consistent with his distinguished and elegant face, and he didn't seem to care about the aura of a prodigal son at all.

On the side, Lu Juyan was watching his beloved person and his good brother conversing passionately. He was quite displeased to be able to put him aside. He deliberately walked forward a few steps and stood next to Du Liqing.

Just as Lu Juyan was about to speak, Zhan Ziye turned his gaze over. His gentle expression froze and he immediately recovered. He pretended to be relaxed as he teased: Bro, isn't accompanying a beauty shopping experience exceptionally comfortable?

These words were immediately blocked by Lu Juyan's words. Even his attempt to take Du Liqing away came to a halt. Deep within his eyes, he saw Zhan Ziye's casual face and gave a soft 'hmm' as a reply. When he was outside the door, his good mood had dissipated by half. His internal awkwardness made him not know what to say, so he simply kept silent.

By the way, bro, you haven't returned to the company for so long, is that really okay?

Zhan Ziye held the teacup in his hand and ran his fingertips along the rim of it. When he drew near to his lips, he naturally opened his mouth to ask Lu Juyan. A trace of worry and probing appeared in his eyes, unaware that he had revealed something that Lu Juyan wanted to avoid being mentioned the most.

He was too natural and unrestrained that Du Ruqing felt a little helpless. She could vaguely feel that many people in the restaurant had their gazes on the three of them, and she felt inexplicably ashamed. The words he had just said echoed in his mind, and he suddenly felt that it was very strange.

She turned her head to face Lu Juyan's frosty expression and asked in puzzlement, Didn't you always work at the company?

At this moment, there was a trace of confusion and inquiry in Du Liqing's eyes. He faintly felt that there was a hidden meaning in their words. At the same time, she also felt that Lu Juyan's aura had abruptly changed slightly, which gave her a strange feeling.

Yeah, I've always been working at the company!

Sensing Du Yun's azure eyes, Lu Juyan's heart tightened, and a large amount of the cold expression on her face crumbled. His expression was calm as he replied to Du Liqing with a faint smile. When Du Ruqing's gaze turned to Zhan Ziye, he coldly glared at him, a trace of warning appearing in his eyes.

This still made Du Ruqing feel suspicious. His eyes revealed an inquisitive look towards Zhan Ziye, wanting to see what he would say next. He was leaning on the table with one hand and had an attitude of scrutiny.

Ha, then I might have remembered wrongly!

Zhan Ziye's gaze was very calm and he wasn't the least bit afraid. However, he didn't want to break off all relations with Lu Juyan and naturally helped Lu Juyan carry out the Smoke Bomb, allowing Du Liqing to comprehend the mysteries within on his own.

When he looked into Du Liuyun's clear blue eyes, he purposefully averted his eyes, avoiding that feeling of guilt. The smile never faded, but it was a bit more perfunctory. Ye Zichen scratched his head as if nothing had happened, and brushed away the confused memories, before bringing the topic to another place.

Zhan Ziye, who had an unruly personality, felt a bit more confused at this moment, causing the masked Du Ruqing's impression of him to change a little bit more. At the same time, the suspicion between Lu Juyan and Zhan Ziye had dissipated, and an inexplicable urge to hold his forehead had welled up within him.

Aren't you hungry?

Avoiding Zhan Ziye and Du Liqing from making more mistakes in their conversation, Lu Juyan inserted these words at just the right time, drawing her thoughts to her lunch. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the seats around him, trying to find a good spot to cut off their conversation.

CHAPTER 202 - A FRIEND OR WIFE IS NOT TO BE CHEATED

Du Liqing very naturally retracted his hand that was placed on the table. He looked around and found that the surrounding area was filled with people.

Not only was it not hungry when it came to food, the worm in its stomach was like a drum beating, venting its emotions. The feeling of hunger caused her to frown helplessly. The fragrance of the food on the surrounding tables filled her nose, making her even hungrier.

Let's eat together, there are seats here anyways.

Without waiting for Du Liqing's reply, Zhan Ziye cleverly opened his mouth and suggested. An expectant look appeared in his eyes, and he pretended to look like a cool breeze. He looked like a Buddhist cultivator.

There's a seat in that corner.

Lu Juyan pulled on Du Yun's green wrist just in time to let her line of sight rest on a spot, thus ignoring Zhan Ziye's words. The eating feelings in his heart made Lu Juyan dislike her having to spend too much time with anyone who had intentions against her, even if it was a brother! After all, friends and wives were not to be trifled with.

For a time, the two of them looked at Du Ruqing's body, causing her to feel that something was off and she didn't know how to choose. A perplexed look appeared in his eyes, and he felt a strange feeling from the two of them.

When Lu Juyan felt the complicated emotions in Du Liqing's heart and was about to take her hand and forcefully take it away, Zhan Ziye stood up at the same time and grabbed her arm. Blocking their thoughts of leaving, he shamelessly said, Since you've chased away my date, why don't I have a meal with you guys?

His face was brimming with an unruly smile. He didn't seem to care at all when strangers who were eating by his side looked over at him. He was faintly looking forward to Du Yun's approval. Since he couldn't get it, then he might as well destroy it at the right time. For some reason, he didn't want to see the two of them together.

This caused Du Ruqing's heart, who didn't like being stared at by strangers, to tremble uncontrollably. She secretly gritted her teeth and struggled free from their hands. Helplessly curling his lips, he pulled out a chair to the side and sat down. He used one hand to cover the part of his heart that felt uncomfortable as he tried to ease that sensation.

Lu Juyan glared at Zhan Ziye in dissatisfaction when he felt the emotions that had emerged from Du Liqing's eyes. After coldly patrolling the area for a week, he made everyone look away. If they were not focused on eating, then they were looking at their partners. Not many would dare to look at them.

What would the three of you like to eat?

A waiter walked over just in time. His face was brimming with a professional smile, and his gentle voice broke the weird atmosphere between the three of them. With the menu in his hand, he acted as if he wanted to recommend it.

Du Ruqing looked down at the dishes on the table and spat out a few names. She realized that she didn't know what Lu Juyan liked to eat. Once again, he raised his head to face the two people standing before asking indifferently, What do you want to eat?

These overly natural words had temporarily turned Lu Juyan and Zhan Ziye into good friends, and they had chosen to stop fighting. The two of them sat beside Du Liqing, one on the left and the other on the right. On the surface, they seemed to be very harmonious, but in the dark, they were secretly competing with each other.

Sensing that the surroundings were going to explode at any moment, Du Liqing obediently filled his stomach. His chattering mood also lessened by quite a bit. The meal was rather peaceful, but everyone seemed to have less to talk about.

Where are you going later?

After the meal, seeing that the two were about to leave, Zhan Ziye asked subconsciously. A trace of expectation could be seen in the depths of his eyes. He inexplicably wanted to work with the same people as them.

As Lu Juyan disliked Zhan Ziye, he didn't even wait for Du Liqing's reply before directly pulling her wrist with a cold expression, without the slightest hesitation. The patience he had in his heart had been fully displayed during the lunch break, so he didn't want to bring a flashing electric bulb to look for trouble with him.

Du Ruqing could feel the warmth of Lu Juyan's palm from his wrist. The ripples in his heart swirled very faintly, like a leaf falling from a lake, very light but very difficult to ignore.

She didn't reject Lu Juyan's actions, but rather naturally followed in his footsteps without the slightest trace of unwillingness.

This made Zhan Ziye, who had been watching the two attentively, feel very complicated. A trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes. Only after the two's figures had disappeared from his sight did he finally lean his body against the back of the chair. He felt a slight itch in his throat, making him want to drink.

In the afternoon, Lu Juyan and Du Ruqing went to the supermarket to buy groceries. When they neared payment, Du Liqing took out a sum of money from his bag and suddenly realized that she didn't have much money on her. He pretended to be indifferent as he handed the money to the cashier and spent the last bit of the cool money. He raised his head with a smile and carried the items with Lu Juyan as he walked along the road back home.

As the sun set in the west, the bright red setting sun dyed the surrounding clouds red and left them hanging in the sky. The warm sunlight shone down on everyone's faces, making them seem especially gentle.

The good atmosphere caused Lu Juyan to habitually set his gaze on Du Liqing, while Du Liqing was pondering over what to do because of the funds remaining. Unconsciously, Lu Juyan's fingertips touched Du Lianqing's icy cold fingertips, awakening her to reality.

Out of habit, she looked to the left and saw a small car there. He grabbed Lu Juyan's hand and backed up a few steps. After the car had left, he let out a sigh of relief. He lifted his head to look into Lu Juyan's deep eyes and his heart trembled slightly. He retracted his hand and pretended to be relaxed as he reminded, There are a lot of cars here. Be careful.

This deliberate concern made Lu Juyan very satisfied. Even the appetite that had emerged from Zhan Ziye's appearance at noon had vanished in a flash. The corner of her mouth curled up into a faint smile. She naturally grabbed her hand and led her across the street.

In that moment, Dudian's heart stopped beating for a moment. His ears turned slightly red and his shy mood continued to spread. On the surface, he pretended to be serious as he shifted his gaze and thoughts to other aspects, afraid that she would be able to cause him to despise her.

When the two of them returned home, Lu Juyan went to cook as per usual, while Du Liqing sat alone on the sofa, deep in thought about the issue of funding. The more she thought about it, the more she felt that she could live in a company, and the more she thought about how convenient it was. But because Lu Juyan was also living here, she was a bit hesitant.

Du Liqing had been considering whether to say it during the meal. On the contrary, he appeared a bit absent-minded in front of Lu Juyan's eyes. Lu Juyan had personally given her several dishes before in order to prevent her from continuing to eat white rice.

CHAPTER 203 - INVISIBLE SEDUCTION

Well, I don't seem to have enough money to live in this place. I'm going to live at the company. How about you?

When Lu Juyan finished showering in the bathroom, Du Liqing stood up from the sofa. As she faced his back and spoke, she intersected her fingers. Her slightly nervous mood made her faintly feel as if she had encountered a difficult problem.

Lu Juyan used a towel to wipe away the moisture on his short hair. Confronted with Du Ruqing's slightly nervous mood, he said without hesitation, Then I'll go live with you at the company!

He felt an inexplicable impatience to meet Lu Juyan's full heart of joy in front of Du Liqing's limpid eyes. Lu Juyan didn't want to miss the chance to get close to Du Qiuyan. Even if he had to stay by her side all this time, he was still willing to do so.

Lu Juyan didn't know why he had such a deep obsession with her. He'd never felt so much patience and determination towards others, but he'd placed it all on her alone. He kept getting closer and closer to her, trying to surround her until she had nowhere to run.

Mm, then I'll pack up my clothes and move my stuff to the company.

Du Ruqing was secretly pondering, and his mood was somewhat complicated. He faintly felt that it was not appropriate, but he did not know how to reject, so he embarrassedly suggested it.

She inadvertently swept her gaze across Lu Juyan's body. Only then did she suddenly notice that his wet hair had dripped a few drops of water that slid down his neck. He did not notice that the buttons on his clothes were unbuttoned, and that the abs of his body were faintly discernible in the light, forming an invisible attraction.

I'll go pack my things first!

This caused Du Ruqing to immediately shift her gaze away and walk towards the room without a word. On the way, she bumped into a corner of the table, but she was able to selectively ignore the pain in her legs. With a bang, she closed the door and leaned against it. It was as if her face was on fire. Her heart was beating very chaotically, making her feel at a loss of what to do.

The late pain in her leg made Du Ruqing subconsciously rub the place where she was hit. The slight pain made her secretly grit her teeth. He rolled up his pajamas, leaving a purplish-black bruise on his snow-white skin. He looked completely out of place on the rest of his skin.

Outside the door, Lu Juyan lowered his gaze. Only now did he realize where Du Liqing's strangeness had come from, and the corner of his mouth hooked into a charming smile. Without saying a word, he returned to his room and casually picked out some clothes and began packing them into the box.

Half an hour later, the two of them walked out of their respective rooms. Du Liqing glanced at Lu Juyan before shifting his gaze away. The two of them first arranged the things in the room neatly before heading upstairs to talk with the landlord about the contents of checking out.

It wasn't until midnight that the two of them dragged their luggage and the refunded deposit to the company. The security guard followed the light and saw the two of them. A trace of suspicion flashed in his eyes. There was a slight smile on his face, so he asked very naturally: Director Du, what are you back so late for?

The words made Du Ruqing not know how to reply. She deliberately pushed the suitcase behind her and moved it into the dark. He chatted with the security guard for a bit before thinking of an excuse to enter the company. He walked quickly to the office on the top floor and breathed a sigh of relief. He felt guilty about being a thief.

Lu Juyan had followed behind Du Liqing and didn't say anything. He'd purposefully warned her with his eyes when she'd spoken to the security guard, causing the conversation to quickly end.

There's a small room here. Put your luggage inside.

Dudian remembered a small room in the office. He took out the key and opened the door. He looked at the bathroom and the big bed. There were complex emotions in his eyes.

There was only one bed, how could the two of them sleep?

She was thinking about it in her mind, and even her act of putting down the luggage had stopped. He inadvertently shifted his gaze away from Lu Juyan, as if he was trying to escape from something.

You sleep here, I'll sleep on the sofa outside.

When Lu Juyan neatly placed his clothes in half of the closet, he casually placed his luggage in the corner and gave a very natural exhortation. As Du Liqing was deep in thought, he had already guessed the thoughts of Du Liqing. He did not care about the humiliation at all. It was like he was used to it.

Du Liqing opened her mouth, wanting to speak up and refuse him, but all she saw was Lu Juyan carrying a pillow and a blanket as he walked out. The ripples in her heart made her feel somewhat unbearable. Lu Juyan stroked the side of her face before he left, a satisfied smile rippling from the corners of his lips as he said faintly, I'm a man.

Without saying much, he left, the warmth of Du Ruqing's body remaining in his palm. His eyes revealed a trace of greed and doting. He laid down on the sofa and realized that this sofa was not even the size of his extended foot. He could only curl his body slightly. As he hugged the blanket, his heart was filled with warmth.

Du Liqing, who was lying on a clean bed in the inner room, tossed and turned, but couldn't fall asleep. Lu Juyan's sudden touch had been echoing in her mind, causing her heart to beat inexplicably. Ye Zichen shook his head and tried to clear the memories in his head, but he found that he couldn't forget them no matter what. It was as if the poison from the poppy had invaded her mind.

As time passed, his green consciousness slowly sank down. As she was about to fall asleep, she felt a faint light seeping into her body. She opened her eyes in a daze and narrowed them into a small slit. He followed the source of the light and seemed to have detected Lu Juyan's figure. The hazy feeling made her think that it was just a dream. She could not help but mutter, Why are you so good to me?

Lu Juyan, who had just pushed open the door to get his phone, happened to notice the thin lips of Du Ruyan slightly parted as he was lying on the bed. He wanted to go up and hear clearly, but he discovered that she had already fallen asleep. The peaceful Sleeping Yan no longer had her usual misgivings and suspicions. Instead, she became a bit more obedient and cute.

He bent the tip of Du's nose and a trace of doting appeared in his eyes. Without touching too much, he walked over to the wardrobe and took his phone away. If he was willing to stay any longer, he would have heard a whisper from Du in his dreams, If I were to fall into depravity, will you still be by my side?

Traces of tears ran down Du's green eyes, soaking the pillow she was leaning on, as if a bad mood had emerged in her dreams. His body unconsciously curled up as his insecure expression was displayed without any concealment.

CHAPTER 204 - BATH LOTION HIT

The next day, a woman knocked on the door of Du Liqing's office and walked in. She just happened to notice the small pillow and blanket on the sofa, which made her slightly stunned. Without much thought, he placed the document on the table. Unconsciously, she heard the sound of water coming from the inside, making her feel a sense of strangeness.

The curiosity in his heart drove him to the door of the inner room. Unintentionally, he bumped into a bottle of Bath Dew. She made a sound, causing a trace of panic to flash past her eyes. She was so shocked that she didn't dare to move. Before she could think much about it, Du Liqing's questioning voice came from the other room, Is it Fang Yan?

Yes, Director Du. I've brought the documents as per Manager Xia's instructions, I'll be leaving now.

Xiao Luoyan glanced at the door and pursed his lips to avoid being suspected by Du Ruqing. He then decisively chose to leave. However, due to her gossiping mind, she did not ignore the things that she had encountered, silently summarizing them in her mind.

At the tea room, Luo Yan saw a lot of friends he knew. He heard them talking about Lu Juyan and Du Ruqing returning to the company in the middle of the night, summing up the scene from earlier, and began to whisper with them about Director Du's matters.

Humans were gossipy creatures, so many people treated this conversation as a joke. However, there were also many people who unwittingly spread the news. Not long later, the company started to fill the room with the news that Du Liqing might be staying in the office, as well as a lot of other versions.

In the inner room, Lu Juyan went to the bathroom to wash up after waking up. The moment he turned off the shower, he realized that the shower gel had been placed outside the door. Noticing Du Liqing's voice, he used a towel to dry the water droplets on his body, put on his clothes and walked out.

Du Ruqing had just walked out of the room a second ago. His line of sight noticed the blanket on the sofa and naturally folded it. As he turned to bring the bedding into the room, Lu Juyan happened to open the door. The two of them looked at each other in embarrassment.

Lu Juyan took a step back and allowed Du Liqing to walk inside. When he noticed the shower gel that someone had bumped into next to the door, he felt a faint sense of foreboding. Not allowing him to think any further, his phone rang. Lowering his eyes, he stared at the number on the screen. A trace of irritation flashed through his eyes.

He walked out of Du's blue office, and the secretary greeted him with a cold, selective disregard. He strode forward, stopped at a corner, and pressed the answer button. Before he could finish his sentence, he heard a voice from the other side of the phone, Today's family reunion. Come back quickly!

On the other side of the phone, Lu Yujing was sitting in his study room. When he opened the curtain, he could see his blood-related brother and his grandson appearing on the field, making him feel embarrassed. His brow creased slightly as his tone towards Lu Juyan turned slightly worse. His calm tone was tainted with a sullen aura.

No!

Lu Juyan refused without hesitation. He had no intention of obeying Lu Yu's orders. Out of the corner of his eye, he consciously glanced behind him. He was afraid that someone would secretly follow him, so he had to pay attention to the details.

You don't want to take a woman and live anymore?

In a split-second, Lu Yujing slapped his palm on the cabinet beside him, causing the curtain to fall. The light in the room dimmed. His expression was much colder. Under the dim light, his face was like a fiend from hell, causing those who saw it to feel fear and trepidation.

He had once again chosen to use Du Liqing to threaten Lu Juyan. It was only because of this that Lu Juyan would listen obediently. This made him feel a strong sense of defeat. The chairman of Excellent Era Group couldn't compare to a divorced woman. The corner of his mouth curled up into a ridiculing smile. His palms were secretly clenched into fists, as if he was plotting something.

I'll go back later!

Lu Juyan was displeased, but he didn't dare to resist. His brows knitted tightly into a square, and he remained silent for a long time. The atmosphere also became stiff for a long time. Just when Lu Yu begged thought that Lu Juyan had hung up the phone, he spoke coldly and hung up the phone.

Lu Juyan was too familiar with Lu Yu's actions, which led to him repeatedly giving in. His love for Du Liqing was too deep, which was why he kept lowering his bottom line and becoming more and more unlike him.

He looked out the window at the free soaring bird. His gloomy face gradually recovered a lot, and the thoughts in his heart also stabilized a lot. A trace of determination flashed through his eyes, as if he had already started to plan something meticulously. There were too many emotions in his heart, so he murmured subconsciously, Wait a little longer!

Du Ruqing walked out of the office and didn't see Lu Juyan's figure. The only thing she noticed was the shower gel. A complicated feeling flashed through his heart. He consciously picked it up and put it in the bathroom, then returned to his office chair and began to work seriously.

I need to take a day off. I have something to do at home.

He only walked out of the corner when Lu Juyan's emotions had calmed down. With a cold expression, he walked towards Du Yun's office. Looking at her serious face, he pursed his lips and started speaking. His mood was exceptionally calm, causing others to be unable to guess at his thoughts.

Lu Juyan's overly calm performance made Du Ruqing's heart tremble slightly, as if something had happened to her own family. He put down the pen in his hand and lifted his head to look into Lu Juyan's deep eyes. Worry surged out from within them and he couldn't help but ask, Sure, but what has happened to your family?

The moment the words left her mouth, she realized that her mouth was gaping and she quickly shut it, accidentally biting her tongue. A trace of pain appeared on his face, precisely because he had lowered his head and hadn't been discovered by Lu Juyan.

Is it because you like me that you're worried?

Hearing these concerned words, a trace of wanting to tease Du Ruqing appeared in Lu Juyan's eyes. He advanced forward and lifted her lower jaw slightly with his fingertips as he stared into her clear eyes. There was a slight smile on his lips as he joked.

Du Ruqing looked at Lu Juyan's enlarged face and felt her heart tighten slightly. Faintly sensing Lu Juyan's other actions, there was a sense of panic in his heart. She subconsciously slapped Lu Juyan's hand away from her jaw to prevent any misunderstandings. Her ears flushed red as she stubbornly replied, Not at all!

Her gaze was lowered subconsciously, and her heartbeat sped up. She pretended to look seriously at the documents on the table, ignoring Lu Juyan's every move. However, her thoughts fluctuated tremendously, causing her heart to be unable to calm down.

CHAPTER 205 - DON'T FORGET TO GIVE ME AN INVITATION TO MARRY

The corner of Lu Juyan's lips curled up into a smile as his gaze inadvertently fell upon the time that was hanging in the office. A trace of pity flashed through his eyes. Lu Yu's wishes and actions were still etched in his mind, forcing him to act with caution.

Then I'll be going.

Avoiding being suspected by Du Xiangqing, Lu Juyan restrained the misgivings in his heart and calmly turned to leave after saying a few words. At this moment, his expression suddenly became much colder. It was completely different from his previous gentle attitude. He walked out of the office in large strides. He didn't notice that when his gaze shifted to the next moment, Du Liqing raised his head and saw this slight change.

Du Liqing looked at Lu Juyan's departing figure and opened his mouth to call out to him, but discovered that he didn't know what excuse to use. Only when the door was turned off did she look away. Lowering his gaze, he looked at the words on the document, but found that he was unable to make sense of it.

Her heartbeat stabilized, but she found that she was unable to calm down no matter what. The scene of Lu Juyan changing his expression continuously echoed in her mind. This caused her to faintly feel that something was not right. The feeling of suspicion welled up again, but she was unable to figure it out.

Young Master Shi, I have already converted to Buddhism and am not willing to talk about the affairs of the mortal world. You know what I am... That's because your mortal world has nothing to do with me!

Before Du Chengqing could understand what was going on, her cell phone's ringtone rang in this silent atmosphere. It was so reluctant to talk that it affected her soul. Glancing at the person on the screen, he realized that it was Qu Yan's call.

She coughed lightly, letting the sadness in her heart dissipate, then pressed the answer button. He did not want anyone to detect his current emotions. Hence, he very deliberately drank a cup of water to prevent his parched throat from being detected by Qu Yan.

At this moment, Qu Yan Shi was sitting on Yuan Wei's knees. The ring on her ring finger was the one Yuan Wei had just proposed to her. Her face was brimming with a sweet smile. However, she purposely teamed up with Yuan Wei to act like a cute little girl.

When she looked at Yuan Wei's face up close, she noticed that his ears were slightly red. It was unknown whether it was due to his thick skin or his good attitude, but no matter how hard Qu Yan looked at him, his face never revealed a hint of redness.

Qing Qing, let me tell you. Yuan Wei and I have decided to get married this year!

With a heart full of joy, Qu Yan Shi couldn't wait to celebrate. However, she didn't expect that Yuan Wei would be so tired, so she could only obediently congratulate her best friend and sister. He wasn't trying to show off, he was just trying to let off some steam.

The moment Qu Yan finished speaking and pulled Yuan Wei's face, Yuan Wei's thin lips kissed hers and he used his teeth to nibble on her thin lips. Yuan Wei caught the phone in her hand and turned it on in the next second.

Yuan Wei, who wanted to punish Qu Yan, didn't expect her to have such a huge reaction. A helpless smile appeared on his face as he pinched her blushing face. A doting expression appeared in his eyes. The redness on his ears deepened, but he didn't reveal the slightest bit of shyness.

Congratulations! Don't forget to give me the invitation when you get married. "

Du Ruqing's heart slightly trembled, and his thoughts mysteriously drifted away for an instant. She could faintly hear the voice coming from the microphone, which just happened to pull her thoughts back and selectively ignore the emotions from the bottom of her heart. He put on a blissful smile and pretended to be indifferent as he spoke.

As the two of them listened to Du Ruqing's voice, Qu Yanzhi felt even more humiliated. The tip of her foot touched the ground as she tried to stand up. However, Yuan Wei's arm wrapped around her waist. She felt a sense of being unable to move and could only obediently bury her head in Yuan Wei's embrace.

Definitely.

Qu Yan Shi's actions were cute and cute like a kitten's, how could Yuan Wei not like her? The corner of his lips curled up into a smile that was like the spring breeze blowing. It was a very healing smile. She lightly opened her mouth as she promised Du Liqing. At the same time, she felt some pity for her current situation.

As the two chatted, Qu Yanzhi occasionally interjected a few words in a very harmonious manner. In less than ten minutes, Du Yun's phone vibrated. There was another call coming in. She explained the situation to Qu Yan Shi and Yuan Wei before hanging up.

Du glanced at the address book, saw that it was a call from Linne, and called back. Before she could even open her mouth to speak, Lin Ming naturally turned his back on her and asked, Yanqing, I'm back. Where is the address of your company? I'll go look for you.

Lowering his eyes, Du Liqing just happened to receive an address displayed by express courier and then gave it to Lin Zi-liao according to the address above. Before she could say anything else, Lenzo hung up. This caused her to feel a faint tiredness. She rubbed the two points between the bridge of her nose, trying to clear her mind.

She could faintly feel that everyone was filled with joy, and it seemed that she was the only one with such desolate emotions. He looked away and took a deep breath to calm his emotions. He looked at the documents on the table, trying to calm down and deal with them properly.

Not long later, the door to Du Liqing's office was pushed open by his secretary and he brought Lin Zhe in. Before the secretary could report anything, Lin Zilian walked in front of Du Liqing and gave her a bag affectionately before giving her a kiss on the cheek.

Du Ruqing's actions were very cooperative, causing the secretary to be a bit surprised. She then walked out of the office. He personally went to the tea room and prepared tea for the two of them. At the same time, he treated Lin Zilian as a guest of the company.

Your company is still Ok, but it's just a little too small and has a little less people.

As soon as the secretary had left, Lin Zelao and Du Liangqing had a meeting, and Du Liangqing had personally led Lin Qisheng on a tour of the company. The conversation between the two made Du Yun's mood turn sour. When the two of them returned to the office, Lin Ming gave a self-consciously summed up sentence.

Du Liangqing, who didn't reply to Lin Ziyun, smiled bitterly and took a sip of the clear water on the table. She couldn't even afford the place to stay these days, so how could she possibly expand the company?

Lin Zilian was too curious to ask the reason very deliberately, and after learning about it, she felt sorry for Du Liqing. Before she could say anything, the secretary brought her some tea. It was her favorite cup of milk tea, and she was in high spirits.

After the secretary left, Lin Zelao walked up to Du Liqing, patted her on the shoulder and said in a righteous tone, I'll help you.

She raised her chin proudly, looking as if she meant what she said, without the slightest bit of ambiguity.

CHAPTER 206 - IF YOU DON'T SEE ME THINK ABOUT IT IF YOU SEE ME PINCH ME

Du Liqing's eyes flashed with emotion and gratitude as he looked into Lin Zilian's confident eyes. The corner of his mouth raised into a faint smile again as he threw himself into her embrace, hugging her tightly. The sensation in his heart caused a ripple, as if what she said had a deep meaning for Du Liqing.

Her overheated actions caused Lin Que to freeze for a moment, and her body stiffened. Feeling her slightly cold skin on his shoulder, he patted her back out of habit. Before Lin Zilian could say anything, she opened her mouth and said, Thank you!

The moment Lin Zelao smacked Du Liqing's back, her eyes became moist again. Her eyes were red