Is the figure better than hers?

The dinner ended on a high note, at least on the surface.

As they left the hotel, Lu Zhenxin found himself increasingly pleased with Su Qingli. Turning to Su Qiuchao, he asked, "Old Su, if I remember correctly, there's an auction coming up in a couple of days, specifically for jewelry and accessories?"

"Now that you mention it, I do recall."

Su Qiuchao was curious, "Why the sudden interest? Aren't you usually not interested in such things?"

In truth, Lu Zhenxin wasn't disinterested in jewelry; rather, after his mistress and wife passed away, he hadn't pursued any other women.

Without needing to impress anyone, there was no reason to buy such items.

However, this was one of those personal matters where Lu Zhenxin didn't need to explain himself to Su Qiuchao.

"I may not be interested, but young people are," Lu Zhenxin smiled. "Qingli, you and Lu Han should go together. If you see something you like, just bid on it and let him pay."

"Ah? That wouldn't be appropriate. Besides, I've been really busy lately and might not have the time."

Su Qingli quickly waved her hands. The Su family had received an invitation, and she knew about the auction. She heard it was very high-end, with all items starting at least a million yuan.

Before the Su Group faced difficulties, she used to attend such auctions frequently and spent quite a bit of money there.

But now things were different. Su Qingli tried to save wherever possible, especially on unnecessary large expenditures. She hadn't planned to attend, and hearing she'd have to go with Lu Han made her instinctively refuse.

That man was too despicable, always trying to take advantage of her whenever he got the chance.

Thinking about Lu Han joining the Su Group after their engagement gave Su Qingli chills. This lecher would definitely try to touch her at work.

She could already imagine him walking into her office, locking the door behind him, and approaching her with a lascivious grin while she stood there like a lamb to the slaughter.

So before that happened, Su Qingli's strategy was to avoid him as much as possible, just like she had been doing recently.

Moreover, having Lu Han pay for whatever she liked was absurd.

They weren't a real couple or planning a real marriage. Su Qingli still had her pride, and besides, accepting favors from him would only give him more excuses to bully her later.

"There's nothing inappropriate about it," Lu Zhenxin said, unaware of Su Qingli's thoughts. "After all, he's spending my money. Consider it a wedding gift from me."

Su Qingli was about to politely decline when Lu Han spoke first.

"I've never been to an auction before. It must be interesting to bid in front of Jiangcheng's elite."

He winked meaningfully at Su Qingli.

Instantly, Su Qingli understood. If she went to the auction with Lu Han, given her reputation as Jiangcheng's top beauty and her usual reserved nature, people would be curious about the intimate man by her side.

Lu Han was right. Those attending the auction weren't just ordinary wealthy individuals. Their networks were extensive, and finding out about Lu Han's identity wouldn't be difficult.

This way, the news of her being with the Lu family's heir would spread, effectively telling those lurking in the shadows to think twice before daring to offend the Lu family.

"I thought you weren't interested. You should have said earlier. If you're going, I'll definitely accompany you," Su Qingli took Lu Han's arm.

She flashed a sweet smile at Lu Zhenxin, "Thank you, Uncle Lu!"

Later that night, Su Qingli decided to send Lu Han a WeChat message. [Thanks for today. I almost missed Uncle Lu's intentions.]

She realized Lu Zhenxin was clearly supporting his future daughter-in-law, but if she kept refusing, he wouldn't insist.

Lu Han almost immediately replied. [At least you have some conscience, knowing to thank me. But it's too perfunctory, no sincerity at all.]

Su Qingli was furious reading this.

You've touched my legs multiple times, and now you say I'm not sincere? You're the one without conscience!

She typed back angrily: [Then tell me, what counts as sincerity?]

Meanwhile, Lu Han had just finished showering and was lying in bed, imagining Su Qingli's indignant expression through the phone screen.

He couldn't resist teasing her.

[Didn't you see the photo Chu Ruoyan sent me today? Not necessarily the same outfit, but something similar. Send me a picture?]

He added a sly smile emoji, making it as provocative as possible.

Su Qingli blushed furiously. Disgusting! How could she possibly do such embarrassing things?

She replied angrily: [Go die! Don't even dream about it!]

Lu Han chuckled: [Alright, just teasing.]

[You don't need to thank me. Remember, we're partners now.]

[Helping your Su Group get back on track quickly means my shares won't depreciate or vanish.]

[Just focus on working for me, and leave the thinking to me.]

If the previous teasing had merely flustered Su Qingli, this message nearly broke her composure.

[Are you saying I'm all looks and no brains?]

Su Qingli was livid, though deep down, she somewhat agreed with the idea of working for Lu Han.

She only held 15% of the Su Group's shares. Once transferred to Lu Han, she'd only have the title of CEO, essentially becoming a high-level employee.

Lu Han lit a cigarette and couldn't help laughing at her message.

[It's true you're brainless.]

[As for whether your chest is big, how would I know without touching it?]

[Shall I measure it next time?]

Measure my ass!

Su Qingli angrily tossed her phone aside. She wanted to have a serious conversation with Lu Han, but he always spouted nonsense.

Forget it, she wouldn't respond.

But after calming down, Su Qingli found herself inexplicably pulling out a set of sexy black lingerie, similar to what Chu Ruoyan had sent to Lu Han.

She changed into it and looked at herself in the mirror. Her curvaceous figure and porcelain-like skin made her feel confident—she wasn't inferior to Chu Ruoyan at all.

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