Falling For The Contract Bride

Falling For The Contract Bride Chapter 142

Chapter 142 I Just Realized Today That You Love Me

Lu Jinye waggled his hand at Linda irritably, beckoning for her to leave. Just before she left, Lu Jinye told her to turn off the lights in the office, drowning him in darkness.

The only source of light came from the outside world, where everyone else lived, while he only wanted to cage himself in the momentary quietness and blackness.

However, it did not last long until a series of door-knocks sounded from the door.

“Come in,” muttered Lu Jinye peevishly. Light took over the office space instantly.

Standing by the door, after switching on the lights, Linda was a little restless. Looking at Lu Jinye’s annoyed expression, she said helplessly, “Ch-chairman, did you put your personal phone on silent? Home had just called the secretary’s office and told me to inform you.”

“Which home?”

After his divorce from Mu Zhi, Lu Jinye rarely used the word ‘home’. Thus, when Linda mentioned that word, he was briefly confused as to which home she was referring to.

“The Lu’s Manor, the butler called, asking you to make your way there at once.”

“Is that so?”

Lu Jinye arched his brows, studying Linda coldly and arrogantly.

Linda stood up straight, answering, “I guess… It might be related to the marriage announcement that was released lately?”

The solemn and murderous air then quickly dispersed from Lu Jinye. He gulped down the glass of water that was sitting on the desk, then look at Linda with his usual poise, ordering, “Got it. Make a call to Qingqing and told her to wait for me at the villa entrance, we will make our way to the Lu’s Manor together.”

“Sure.”

Linda was more relieved to see Lu Jinye reverting to his usual poise. She then hurriedly saw Lu Jinye’s request.

Half an hour later, Lu Jinye picked up Xiao Qingqing in a timely fashion.

When she heard that they were heading to the manor, Xiao Qingqing promptly wore some makeup. She had heard about Master Lu’s preference, so she only wore some light makeup. Draping her well- kept hair over her shoulders, she chose to wear a classic, black Chanel dress to go with a baby pink handbag. The round toe flats did a spectacular job amplifying her elegant ambience.

However, Lu Jinye merely looked at her for five seconds before telling her to get into the car, and set off for the Lu’s Manor.

Throughout the journey, Lu Jinye did not say a word to her.

“Do you think… There might be an issue today? I mean, Master Lu never likes me.” Although she had a clear idea, Xiao Qingqing insisted to put up a sheepish front.

“I’m for you!”

Lu Jinye parked his car, turned to Xiao Qingqing, and responded.

A contented smile immediately formed on Xiao Qingqing’s face. That was what she wanted to hear.

She scurried up to Lu Jinye, held his arm, and entered the manor with him.

The Lu’s Manor was filled with solemn air. The first person they met was Lu Yunxi, who was currently playing games. When he noticed Xiao Qingqing and Lu Jinye’s appearance, he did not even raise his eyes, before asking, “Jinye, PUBG, chicken dinner?”

Lu Jinye glanced at Lu Yunxi, and responded, “When have you ever seen me play such games?”

Lu Yunxi then put down his phone, and stood to his feet, gradually approaching Lu Jinye, saying, “Hehe, true, the Jinye I know prefers real people.”

Lu Yunxi laced those few words with a sarcastic tone, making Xiao Qingqing, who was standing next to them, uneasy.

Firstly, she did not play games. Thus, she had no idea what game Lu Yunxi was referring to. But the emphasis on the word ‘chick’ made her feel restless.

Secondly, Lu Yunxi followed by mentioning ‘real people’, making it sound like Lu Jinye was a womanizer.

However, Lu Jinye was not bothered by Lu Yunxi, he uttered, “Is Master Lu upstairs? I’ll go see him.”

“No no no, the eldest brother isn’t home yet, I heard he has an important announcement to make this time. They say that there might be two great news in the Lu Family today.”

In between his words, a flurry of approaching footsteps had sounded outside the door.

Everyone turned their attention to the door when Lu Leiming and Xu Changshu gradually made their entrance. Behind them was a woman. The woman rocked a pair of crystal heels to go with a crimson red short dress. She had her hair up in a ponytail, exuding a high-profile and casual temperament.

Her outfit did not suit the occasion at all.

But Xu Changshu showed much courtesy to the woman, saying, “Zhu Sha, take a seat, Junnian will be back soon.”

“Zhu Sha.”

As soon as Lu Yunxi heard the name, he burst out in snigger.

Looking at Zhu Sha’s outfit, he could not help but ask, “Did you wear that dress so you can live up to your name?”

At this moment, Master Lu had slowly made his way down the stairs.

He first noticed Xiao Qingqing and chose to turn a blind eye to her. But when he saw Zhu Sha, he asked, “This is…”

“Dad, this is the lady I plan to introduce Lu Junnian as his girlfriend, I’ve invited her here so you can take a look first.”

“Oh, great… Great. Unlike someone who doesn’t bother informing me of his marriage! What a filial kid Junnian is!”

Master Lu did not bat an eye at Lu Jinye and started praising Lu Leiming and Lu Junnian.

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The question was directed at Zhu Sha.

“Zhu Sha.”

Zhu Sha rose to her feet, smiled at Master Lu, and answered with poise.

“Zhu Sha is known to cure poisons! Great name!”

Master Lu then slowly moved towards his wooden armchair while praising her.

Xiao Qingqing subconsciously glanced at Lu Jinye in response, having resentment written all over her face.

Those were provocative words against her.

It was obvious that she did not meet Master Lu’s eyes.

In this instance, Lu Jinye had tightly clutched onto Xiao Qingqing’s hand. He stood up, and then said to Master Lu, “Qingqing and I have some business to take care of, please excuse us.”

Finishing what he had to say, Lu Jinye started dragging Xiao Qingqing towards the door.

Just as they were about to leave, they bumped into Lu Junnian coming in.

“Hold it right there!”

Master Lu exclaimed. He rose furiously and shouted at Lu Jinye.

However, Lu Jinye did not even turn his face around. Holding Xiao Qingqing in his hand, he made a beeline out of the Lu’s Manor.

When they entered the car, Xiao Qingqing then looked that Lu Jinye emotionally, “Jinye, I thought the love between us has changed. But I just realized today that you love me. You are still the same man who will protect me at all costs!”