Don't change the way of addressing (elders) after getting married.

"It's not exactly harassment..."

Chu Ruoyan thought for a moment and said, "He's just been delivering breakfast to me these days, but he hasn't shown his face. He leaves it at the company reception or gives it directly to my assistant."

"Ooh, changed tactics, huh?" Liang Silu clicked her tongue. "Trying to slowly win you over with kindness? Have you eaten any of his 'loving' breakfasts?"

"What loving breakfast? Don't talk nonsense, I haven't eaten any," Chu Ruoyan pouted. Eating would give Ling Mo hope, and she wasn't that foolish.

"Ruoyan..."

Liang Silu hesitated for a moment before saying, "I'm not trying to badmouth anyone, but I feel like Ling Mo's intentions towards you aren't pure."

"What? No way!"

Chu Ruoyan found it hard to believe. "He was such a good person before. Otherwise, I wouldn't have liked him back then."

"You said it yourself, it was back then."

Liang Silu said indignantly, "People change. Moreover, who knows what's really in someone's heart? Have you ever considered that when you went to the concert with Ling Mo behind Lu Han's back, his social media post was meant to provoke Lu Han?"

"Rubbish about forgetting they were friends on social media."

"I'm telling you, he did it on purpose."

Chu Ruoyan fell silent, realizing her best friend's point. If Ling Mo truly had impure motives, he was the root cause of Lu Han leaving her.

"But don't put all the blame on him. It takes two to tango. You're also at fault here."

Liang Silu continued, "Anyway, I think Lu Han was right. If he hadn't left, you'd still be playing games with Ling Mo. Even after Lu Han warned you, you thought he was making a mountain out of a molehill, completely unaware that your actions were no different from leading two lives."

"How can someone as smart as you be so foolish?"

"Aren't you afraid that if things go on like this, you'll end up in bed with Ling Mo?"

Liang Silu was being principled, especially since it involved moral issues, firmly standing on Lu Han's side.

In fact, she would have cursed anyone else for their own misfortune, but because Chu Ruoyan was her best friend, she showed more understanding.

"Ugh, stop talking nonsense. I admit I was stupid back then, but it wasn't as bad as you say."

Chu Ruoyan spat out, "Besides, after Lu Han left, I completely woke up. My heart belongs only to Lu Han; I can't live without him."

"So, are you saying you should thank Ling Mo for helping you realize your true feelings?"

Liang Silu's tone was tinged with mockery.

"Don't make fun of me."

Chu Ruoyan sighed, "My current rival is Su Qingli. I have no confidence at all."

Liang Silu sympathized, "Who isn't? She's the number one beauty in Jiangcheng, the dream of many men."

"Do I have no chance at all?"

"Not necessarily."

Liang Silu thought for a moment and comforted her, "If what you say is true, that Lu Han and Su Qingli's relationship is just a family alliance with no emotional foundation..."

"A proud woman like Su Qingli might agree to the marriage under family pressure, but whether she can endure it is another matter."

"If Lu Han is there but untouchable, he'll lose patience sooner or later."

"Moreover, homegrown flowers are never as fragrant as wild ones. Since you're willing to be the wild flower, I think you still have a chance."

She had one more thing she didn't say.

If Lu Han really reconciled with Chu Ruoyan behind Su Qingli's back, one would be officially married but emotionally distant, while the other would be unofficially together but deeply connected.

Both quite pitiful.

Chu Ruoyan didn't think that far. Hearing she still had a chance lifted her spirits. Sometimes people need external validation to boost their confidence.

Chu Ruoyan quickly sought advice from her best friend and advisor on what to do next.

Liang Silu had met Lu Han before, and Chu Ruoyan had seen Liang Silu's boyfriend, an executive at a foreign company, whom Liang Silu controlled completely.

A ready-made mentor, she needed to learn well.

They talked for a long time until Chu Ruoyan reluctantly hung up, only to realize nearly an hour had passed since she sent the photo to Lu Han.

Still no reply.

Chu Ruoyan threw off the thin blanket and looked at her curvaceous body.

Even dressed so provocatively, Lu Han wasn't moved at all?

At Chanson Hotel, everyone had already enjoyed several rounds of drinks and dishes. Lu Zhenxin turned to Su Qiuchao with a smile, "Old Su, I've mentioned this to your daughter before. When my son holds 30% of the Su Group's shares, wouldn't it be reasonable for him to become a vice president?"

Among those present, only Lu Zhenxin and Su Qingli knew about this arrangement. Su Qiuchao and Xie Qingwan had considered it, but their daughter rejected it outright, so they didn't bring it up again.

So when Lu Zhenxin spoke, everyone except Su Qingli, including Lu Han himself, was surprised.

Su Qingli played along with Lu Zhenxin, maintaining a smiling expression.

Her heart ached, but she couldn't say anything.

Lu Xue was quite pleased. Lu Ming had previously offered to hand over some companies for Lu Han to manage, seemingly kind but actually a cunning move. Now, his plans were thoroughly thwarted.

Lu Xue glanced at Lu Ming discreetly and saw that after a brief look of surprise, he returned to normal, even with a faint smile.

The girl immediately understood that even if Lu Han joined the Su Group, it was just avoiding Lu Ming's trap. In reality, Lu Ming lost nothing; those companies remained firmly in his control.

Such deep scheming...

Lu Xue felt uncomfortable, adding more disdain for Lu Ming.

"Not unreasonable! Absolutely... not unreasonable!" Su Qiuchao, now slightly drunk, hiccupped as he spoke. "Old Lu, rest assured. I'll have Qingli convene a board meeting soon. After the engagement, Lu Han can start working at our Su Group anytime!"

This matter was finally settled, and Su Qingli's heart sank.

Lu Han didn't object either. Talking about being a spendthrift was one thing, but living aimlessly was another. To fight for inheritance, one must earn respect.

Moreover, with the shares Su Qingli would privately transfer according to the prenup, his stake would approach half of the Su Group, giving him significant influence in board meetings.

A mere vice president position was indeed not unreasonable.

"Excuse me, I need to use the restroom."

Su Qiuchao staggered to his feet, and Lu Han followed.

Outside in the corridor, Lu Han suddenly said, "Uncle Su, I have a request. Can I say it?"

Su Qiuchao was slightly taken aback, curious, "We'll be family soon. What can't you say?"

Lu Han softly said, "I want to keep calling you Uncle Su and Aunt Xie after we get married."

"That's just temporary."

"When I stop calling him Old Deng, I'll change my address accordingly."

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