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Jiang Jiu's wandering thoughts were pulled back by the sound of footsteps. She reached out to touch the corners of her eyes. Immediately after, the man grabbed her chin and gently raised her face. "Are you crying?"

Under the street lamp, Lu Jinxing's dark eyes were deep. Jiang Jiu shook her head and denied it. "The wind is too strong. It's uncomfortable with sand in my eyes."

There was no panic on her face. Lu Jinxing didn't want to expose her. After these few incidents, he could also tell that Jiang Jiu didn't have a good relationship with her family. They were both daughters of the Jiang family. Why wasn't she doted on?

When she lost control of her emotions just now, Jiang Jiu's gaze happened to land on the man's chin. Even at such a tricky angle, this man's face still had no bad angles. It had to be said that this was the love of the heavens.

And the love Lu Jinxing received was clearly not just this face. His family background, status, and power were all top-notch. Even his family relationships were so harmonious. It would be a lie to say that she was not envious.

Jiang Jiu pursed her lips. What kind of luck did this man have? Why did all the good things fall on him? But she was so miserable that she didn't even have a true kinship.

Jiang Jiu didn't know if it was because tonight's meal was too harmonious or if it was because of Lu Man's sincere concern for her, but in short, she didn't want to break this atmosphere. Even if she was an outsider, it was good enough to watch.

Jiang Jiu placed her palm on the back of the man's hand and gently pulled his hand that was pinching her chin. "Third Young Master, don't be calculative. I haven't won once after so many rounds."

She had not forgotten the dispute in the parking lot. She only hoped that he would be magnanimous for once and not pursue the matter.

"Have you admitted defeat?"

Hearing this, Jiang Jiu smiled. Why did she have to admit defeat? In front of this man, she was clearly the loser. "Third Young Master doesn't want me to win, so I can only lose."

Jiang Jiu had a smile on her lips. Her voice was soft and had the delicateness of a girl.

"The wind is blowing." Jiang Jiu wasn't wearing a coat. The late-night autumn wind blew with a chill. She hunched her shoulders and took half a step back. "Let's go in."

Lu Jinxing looked at her frozen red nose and took the initiative to hold her hand in his palm.

The two of them walked side by side towards the small building. Their figures intertwined and overlapped in the shadows of the trees. Jiang Jiu followed his steps forward, her palm wrapped in warmth.

She subconsciously wanted to pull her hand out, but the man held it even tighter.

The man's palm was warm and wide, and Jiang Jiu's struggling strength gradually decreased. She should have stayed away, but the surroundings were too cold, and she couldn't help but feel a little greedy.

The next morning, when Jiang Jiu woke up, Lu Jinxing had already gone out. He didn't continue pestering her about what happened last night.

On the way to the law firm, she passed by a food street. One of the shops sold delicious brown sugar glutinous rice cakes. There was plenty of time today. Jiang Jiu parked the car by the roadside and walked towards the shop with her phone.

"Boss, give me one portion."

When the lady boss saw Jiang Jiu, she glanced behind her. "Young lady, did you come here alone? Where's your boyfriend?"

Businessmen had good memories. Jiang Jiu scanned the QR code and paid. She took the hot glutinous rice cake and replied, "We broke up."

It was most normal for young people to break up. The lady boss was busy greeting guests and forgot about this topic in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Jiu stood by the stall and pricked a glutinous rice cake with a bamboo stick before putting it into her mouth. The crispy glutinous rice cake was very hot, and the sweet taste of the brown sugar filled her mouth.

In the past, when Song Shaoshi wanted to please her, he would buy a portion of brown sugar cakes early in the morning and send it to her dormitory building. He often said, "A portion of brown sugar cakes can make her happy. My little girl is so easy to raise."

"Then are you willing to buy it for me for the rest of my life?"

"Of course I am."

Jiang Jiu put the last piece of glutinous cake into her mouth, and her eyes gradually darkened. A lifetime was after all too long. The person who had sworn to accompany her back then had left without looking back.

She had tried very hard to forget, but there would always be moments when she would remember.

Jiang Jiu returned to the car, started the engine, and drove away. She thought that she had to work harder.

In the evening, at Zun Ting Clubhouse.

When Lu Jinxing rushed over, the venue in the private room had already heated up. Today, a childhood friend who had been thrown overseas by his parents to train had returned to the country. Everyone drank three rounds and the atmosphere was extremely high.

Wen Zhaonian poured a glass of wine and handed it to the man beside him. He smiled evilly and sniffed beside him. "Third Brother, you don't smell like women."

Lu Jinxing took a sip of red wine and pushed him away. "Stay away from me!"

"Why?" Seeing that his tone was not good, Wen Zhaonian asked curiously, "Did you quarrel with your wife at home?"

Quarrel? Lu Jinxing sneered. Was she qualified to quarrel with him?

Wen Zhaonian was considered an expert in women. When he saw Lu Jinxing's expression, he guessed a little. He pinched a pink bottle with two fingers and placed it in the pocket of Lu Jinxing's suit jacket. "Don't say that I didn't help you."

This kid wasn't fun. Lu Jinxing kicked his leg away and stood up. He pulled open the door of the private room and went out to smoke.

In front of the private room not far away, a man was on the phone. "Sister-in-law, Second Young Master drank too much. Come and pick him up."

After hanging up, the person called a waiter over and instructed, "Bring me a cup of water."

Lu Jinxing looked up. That person was always around Song Shaoshi. He was from his circle.

Not long after, the waiter came over with a glass of water. When he saw Lu Jinxing, he immediately went forward. "Third Young Master, what can I do for you?"

Lu Jinxing touched the pocket of his suit jacket and smiled. "Help me with a small matter."

"Third Young Master, please instruct me."

Not long after, Lu Jinxing stared at the waiter as he sent the glass of water in. Then, he turned around and walked back to the private room. He didn't stay any longer and found an excuse to come out.

Outside Zun Ting Clubhouse, Lin Yin ran out of the taxi and hurried up the stairs. When she saw Lu Jinxing walking over, she couldn't help but stop. "Third Young Master."

"Miss Lin." The man lowered his head slightly, his expression hidden in the shadows. "I heard that you haven't settled the Song family yet?"

Lu Jinxing smiled and looked at her with his deep eyes. "Actually, it's an old trick, but as long as it works. What do you think?"

Lin Yin's expression changed.

The man didn't say anything else. He turned around, walked down the steps, and got into the car.

After a while, in the black Bentley, Lu Jinxing turned his head and stared out of the car window. Lin Yin had already helped the drunk Song Shaoshi out and the two of them got into the car.

"Let's go."

"Yes." Ji Chen started the engine and slowly drove into the driveway.

Lu Jinxing leaned back in his seat, a trace of coldness flashing across the corners of his eyes. Since Song Shaoshi had thoughts that he shouldn't have, he had to help him and make him give up as soon as possible.