His scandal
She said she didn't want to go back to Wen City, Lu Zhou couldn't help but narrow his eyes dangerously, got up and walked over to hug her from behind, seemingly unintentionally asking.
"Why didn't you return to Wen City after graduation?"
Xu Liu answered vaguely with downcast eyes.
"If you don't want to go back, then just don't go back, no need for a reason."
His big hand around her waist suddenly tightened, and his tone also became sharper.
"Is it that you like N city and don't want to go back? Or is it because there are people in Wen City who care about you, so you dare not go back? You don't have the courage to live with him in the same city, you don't have the courage to see him get married and have children, is that right?"
Xu Liu'ei only felt that her heart was pierced by his sharp words, and her face turned pale in an instant. Why could he see through her innermost thoughts so clearly and incisively every time? Not only did he see through her, but also why did he have to use such ruthless words to attack her every time? Making her hurt, making her suffer, making her hate him!
She didn't speak, and Lu Zhouyue suddenly pulled her body over to him with a fierce force, forcing her to look at him. He stared straight into her eyes, coldly accusing her.
"Xu Liu'ou, aren't you being too selfish? You're not unaware of your mother's health condition. It was fine that you irresponsibly hid out here for four years during university, but now that you've graduated, shouldn't you return to her side and take care of her, fulfill your filial duties?"
On the other side of Wen City, he had been arranging for doctors from Tang Yuhans hospital to perform regular check-ups on Lian Su. That day, Tang Yuhans called him and said that Lians body probably wouldn't last much longer, after all she had been ill for too long and hadn't received good treatment, her condition had already deteriorated.
Lian Su himself knew about the situation, but had always instructed them not to tell her, because Lian Su felt that she had finally followed him into a peaceful and stable life, and couldn't bear to drag her back into hell again due to his own illness.
Although Lian Su said so, he couldn't just sit back and do nothing. After all, she was about to graduate soon, and now that the New Year's holiday was approaching, he planned to take her back to Wen City after the holiday, no matter how much time Lian Su had left, at least in the last moments of her life, his daughter could be by his side.
Now she says she's not going back to Wen City! Although she didn't know about Lian Su's illness, he shouldn't have blown up at her like that. But whenever he thought that one of the reasons she was avoiding the city was because of Chen Qingchu, his anger just couldn't be suppressed.
Xu Liuyang was already feeling unwell because of his previous words, and now he mentioned Lian Su's body again. She couldn't help but feel sad and her tears were about to fall. He spoke as if she was very unfilial. Originally, she wanted to wait for a while before stabilizing things and then move Lian Su to N City. She thought this quiet little city was more suitable for Lian Su's recovery than the bustling and noisy Wen City.
So she pushed him away who was standing in front of her and shouted at him angrily.
"Lu Zhouyue, you're not me, how do you know I haven't thought about being filial? Who do you think you are, always imposing your own will on others like this?"
She shouted like this and he also sank his face, with a chill in his voice.
"After the New Year, we will move back to Wen City. As for Shenyuan, I will hire someone else to manage it. At that time, whether you want to or not, you will have to go back!"
He finished speaking and turned away with a cold hum, leaving Xu Liuzui alone in a daze, his harsh words echoing in her ears over and over again, tears streaming down her face. Why did two people who were fine just end up quarreling and parting ways?
Until she was about to fall asleep, he had not returned, and this was the first time he had ever stayed out all night. On the large bed, she tossed and turned alone, originally sleepy but now wide awake, waiting until dawn when he still hadn't returned, before finally succumbing to her exhaustion and falling asleep.
The next day she woke up very early, looking at the empty bed beside her, she couldn't help but get angry, got out of bed in a huff and rushed into the bathroom to wash up. Even if they had a fight, did he have to leave home and not come back all night? Wasn't he being too childish?!
They say she has a bad temper, being both stubborn and hard to get along with. But how good can he be? Whenever she gets angry, she gives him the cold shoulder and starts a cold war. Why does she get angry without saying anything, only knowing how to torture people in various ways.
When Qin sister saw her going downstairs to have breakfast, her face was a bit unnatural. She felt a little puzzled, but didn't think much about it and simply had some breakfast before going to work. It wasn't until she arrived at Shen Yuan that she understood why Qin sister had been so unnatural - the receptionist on the first floor was gossiping with several female colleagues:
"Look, look! Today's newspaper headline is all about our General Lu taking a woman to open a room last night!"
She almost fell to the ground with a stumble, and then heard one of her female colleagues scream.
"Ahhhhh, no way? Bringing a woman to open a room? Quick, bring it over and let me take a look!"
It wasn't until she heard those words again that she came back to her senses, clutching her bag tightly as she stumbled into the private elevator for the top floor and leaned against the wall, panting heavily.
No wonder! No wonder he didn't come home last night, huh? Heh, she gazed at her somewhat disheveled face in the clean elevator wall, and a faint bitter smile played on her lips. So, it turned out that he was with another woman, huh? But this feeling really sucks!
The elevator stopped at the top floor, she took a deep breath and tried to make her expression look calm, then stepped out of the elevator. Lin Shanni saw her and hurried over, holding today's newspaper in her hand.
Some looked at her with concern
"Rubbish! I think this report is definitely a misunderstanding! That woman Wen Peiying must have played some trick again!"
He is absolutely not a promiscuous person, and she knows better than anyone how self-disciplined he has been all these years. If he were that kind of person, why would he have waited so long for her?
Xu Liu's face showed no expression as she took the newspaper, even though she had already made sufficient mental preparation beforehand. However, when she saw the photo, her heart still involuntarily ached for a moment.
In the newspaper, he was walking into N city's most luxurious five-star hotel with his back to the camera. In front of him was Wen Fu Ying, whose figure and makeup were both stunning, turning her head to give him a coy smile. The two figures appeared extremely ambiguous in the thick night shadows.
She finished reading and stuffed the newspaper back into Lin Shanni's hands, saying nothing as she turned to walk towards her own office. Lin Shanni anxiously blocked her way.
"Flowing!"
She had no choice but to turn around and look at Lin Shanni, who said seriously.
"Lu had already secretly contacted all the media and radio stations in N city three years ago when he first arrived, forbidding them from reporting any news about him! Today is the first time he has been exposed, someone must have secretly given this media outlet an even bigger benefit!"
She calmly looked at Lin Shanni's faint counter-question,
"In other words, over these three years, there were actually many more women who weren't reported on?"
Lin Shanni was choked for a moment, and then quickly explained.
"Liuyi, you know I didn't mean it that way!"
Watching her remain unmoved from start to finish, Lin Shanni couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
"Xu Liu, no matter if you hate him or reject him, but you have to admit that over the years, his love for you has been strong and sincere! How can you doubt his love for you like this?"
Lin Xanni sadly finished speaking and turned into her own office, Xu Liuwei's lips moved but ultimately didn't say anything. Obviously it was him who had an affair with another woman and spread rumors first, why did it end up being her fault in the end?
She also knew that Lin Xanni was expecting her to have some reaction, but what kind of reaction should she have? Now that she's in pain, what other reaction could she possibly have?!
As soon as she went to work, there was a large meeting to be held. She mustered up her spirit and prepared all the materials before entering the conference room. Everyone had arrived, but he hadn't shown up yet. A group of people just sat there waiting for him, while the men and women around her whispered about the president's scandal last night.
She bit her lip hard to prevent herself from getting carried away with her thoughts, but they still flew out of control. As soon as she thought about him and Wen FuYing being entwined all night last night, she had the urge to throw away all the documents and rush to the conference room to cry. She even thought that he wouldn't be able to get out of bed today after being drunk in tenderness for too long last night?
"Secretary Xu? Secretary Xu?"
Just as she was lost in thought, a colleague kindly pushed her and she suddenly came to herself, only to find that he had already sat down at the first position.
He slumped back into the chair behind him, his handsome face as resolute as ever, expressionless. He was no longer wearing the same clothes he had on when he left yesterday, but a brand new set she had never seen before. She felt an even stronger sourness in her heart, gritted her teeth and stood up to distribute the documents in her hand to everyone.

