Let's get the marriage certificate first.

Su Qingli was also dressed to the nines today, wearing a black dress that just reached her knees. Due to her sitting posture, her straight and slender calves were exposed.

Although she wore thick pantyhose, it didn't affect the feel at all.

As soon as Lu Han finished speaking, he placed his hand back on Su Qingli's leg where she had removed it earlier.

"Don't even think about it, who would be jealous!" 

Su Qingli knew Lu Han was a lecher, and a persistent one at that. If she didn't let him touch her leg, who knows what else he might do. After all, this wasn't the first or second time he had touched her. With the tablecloth covering them, as long as no one noticed, she didn't want to make a fuss.

"These legs are worth 3 billion," Su Qingli consoled herself. Thinking this way made her feel better.

However, when she looked up, she realized everyone had stopped talking. Except for Lu Ming, who maintained his usual expression, everyone else was looking at them with knowing smiles.

Su Qingli immediately understood they were mistaken in thinking she and Lu Han were flirting.

"Heh, I thought forced love wouldn't work out, but it seems these two have quite a good relationship," Lu Zhenxin commented, causing Su Qingli's face to flush red with embarrassment.

But everyone present seemed to agree, finding nothing odd about it.

After all, they were a well-matched couple both in looks and status, so mutual attraction was natural.

"Of course, Sister Qingli is so beautiful that even I, a woman, am attracted to her. Let alone my brother," Lu Xue chimed in playfully.

The nominal father-daughter duo echoed each other, leaving Su Qingli with no choice but to respond with a smile.

At this moment, the waiter began serving the dishes, naturally shifting the conversation to Lu Han and Su Qingli's wedding plans.

"In my opinion, since the two children like each other, why not set the wedding date early?" Lu Zhenxin suggested, knowing the Su Group urgently needed funds and wanting to avoid embarrassing Su Qiuchao. He decided to bring it up directly.

Today's gathering was precisely for this purpose, and everyone knew it.

Lu Zhenxin felt Su Qiuchao should understand that his suggestion was already very considerate.

"You're right, Old Lu," Su Qiuchao actually felt grateful to Lu Zhenxin. The Su Group faced a crisis, and while others waited for its downfall, only the Lu family offered help. This was already very commendable.

Though the idea of "selling his daughter" still bothered him somewhat, seeing that Su Qingli and Lu Han seemed to get along well eased his discomfort.

In short, although Lu Zhenxin was pushing hard for the marriage, it couldn't be said that he was taking advantage of the situation.

"In less than half a month, it will be October 10th."

Lu Zhenxin clearly had prepared in advance, even checking the auspicious dates. He smiled, "Why don't we have the engagement on that day? As for the wedding date, I'm a bit superstitious. We can find a master to choose a suitable date based on their birthdates."

Su Qiuchao nodded, "October 10th is indeed a good day, symbolizing completeness and perfection. I also think it's a great choice."

"Since you agree, then it's settled," Lu Zhenxin said cheerfully. "But before the engagement, shouldn't the kids get their marriage certificate first?"

"That goes without saying," Su Qiuchao's smile was a bit strained.

If the Lu family's investment in the Su Group required a contract, then his daughter marrying Lu Han was another form of "contract."

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While the Lu and Su families discussed the wedding over dinner, Chu Ruoyan lay on her bed making a phone call to her best friend, Liang Silu.

Liang Silu had met Lu Han before and pointed out many of Chu Ruoyan's mistakes after he left without a word. Especially regarding Chu Ruoyan accompanying Ling Mo to a concert behind Lu Han's back, Liang Silu was extremely disappointed in her friend.

Even good horses don't eat grass they've already grazed on.

During the three years Ling Mo was abroad, Chu Ruoyan initially waited for him patiently. But once she accepted Lu Han's pursuit, why did she start feeling restless again when Ling Mo returned?

Wasn't this akin to betrayal?

So, in Liang Silu's view, Chu Ruoyan losing Lu Han was entirely her own fault.

But as best friends, when Chu Ruoyan sought her help, Liang Silu took on the role of advisor. Especially in recent days, she hadn't lacked in offering advice.

"Silu, your methods aren't working either. Lu Han still ignores me," Chu Ruoyan said, lying on her bed with a melancholic tone.

She was still wearing the same sexy lingerie from the photo she sent to Lu Han, an idea suggested by her best friend. She believed men were inherently lustful and that merely saying she was willing to sleep with Lu Han wasn't enough; actions spoke louder.

Chu Ruoyan thought maybe Lu Han didn't feel her sincerity was enough. So, she bought what she considered enticing lingerie and even posed provocatively in front of the mirror, despite her shyness. However, after sending the photo to Lu Han nearly half an hour ago, she received no response.

"No way?" Liang Silu sounded surprised on the other end of the line. "He can resist even this? Is he even a man?"

Chu Ruoyan sighed deeply, "Silu, do you think he despises me?"

"My silly Ruoyan, you yourself said you'd be okay being his casual partner. Why care if he despises you or not?"

Liang Silu spoke in a frustrated tone, "And I really admire you. When Lu Han was around, what were you thinking? Now you regret it and try to pull off some drama from TV shows."

Chu Ruoyan fell silent, the word "regret" constantly tormenting her lately, almost driving her to the brink.

Actually, today should have been a day worth celebrating.

Mingsnow Game's mobile game had launched as scheduled, and within a few hours, there were over two million online players, with cumulative player payments reaching around 1.7 to 1.8 million.

This was the result despite the breach of contract by Tenghui Platform. If the game had been normally launched on that platform, the number of players and payments could have doubled.

Despite the successful launch and company-wide celebration, Chu Ruoyan couldn't muster any joy. Even the celebration banquet tonight, she found an excuse to skip.

With her beloved man lost, what was there to celebrate?

Chu Ruoyan remained silent, and Liang Silu realized her words had hurt her friend. She awkwardly said, "Alright, alright, I think you shouldn't lose heart. Maybe Lu Han is busy and hasn't seen your message yet?"

It was possible.

Chu Ruoyan, feeling anxious, replied, "Let's wait a bit longer then."

Liang Silu changed the subject, "By the way, Ruoyan, I heard Ling Mo is still harassing you?"

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