Chapter 142: with translation of chapter title

It just so happens we haven't eaten lunch yet; you're thoughtful.

Su Yun Jiao had originally wanted to take out the boxed meal, but Lu Jingqing glanced at Liu Ma and said, "I suppose Young Master Zhou and Miss Zhou haven't eaten yet; why not let them stay here to eat? It'll be lively for them and Jiao Jiao. Liu Ma, go prepare lunch."

We already ate when we came out; no need to trouble yourself.

Zhou Tingting spoke quickly.

Probably because he heard what Zhou Tingting said, Lu Jingqing seized the opportunity to say, "So that means Miss Zhou and Young Master Zhou came this time especially to visit Jiao Jiao, right?"

Of course!

Zhou Tingting nodded seriously.

But since you've already visited, what do you plan to do next?

Although Lu Jingqing's question was bland on the surface, it subtly carried a hint of being directed at them.

Zhou Tingting unconsciously glanced at her brother.

I don't know if it's her imagination, but she felt Lu Jingqing's words were deliberately aimed at Zhou Xian.

Zhou Xian said, "We only came to visit Jiao Jiao; if she's fine, we should be going."

Seeing Zhou Xian's tact, Lu Jingqing nodded: "In a few days I'll hire a new teacher for Jiao Jiao; then we won't need to trouble the Zhou Family's teachers. The Zhou Family is big and busy, probably can't attend to Jiao Jiao."

Lu Jingqing, what do you mean by that? Are you trying to stop Su Yun Jiao from associating with us?

Zhou Tingting is always frank; she just felt Lu Jingqing has been targeting them.

It seems he really doesn't like them coming to see Su Yun Jiao.

Lu Jingqing said indifferently, "Miss Zhou, you misunderstand; it's just that Jiao Jiao is safer with me."

You... you mean we haven't protected Su Yun Jiao well?

I didn't say that.

Lu Jingqing's tone was aloof, and Zhou Tingting found she couldn't refute him.

Because Su Yun Jiao had been injured twice at their place.

Brother Jingqing, you're being too harsh; Zhou Tingting and the class monitor are my good friends!

Seeing Su Yun Jiao actively talking back, Lu Jingqing glanced at her, his eyes showing some displeasure.

Su Yun Jiao's heart gave a jolt, but she mustered her courage and said, "Brother Jingqing, you really shouldn't be like this..."

You two keep chatting; I have something to do.

Lu Jingqing closed the document in his hand; he was clearly unhappy.

After Lu Jingqing went upstairs, Su Yun Jiao realized she was in trouble.

Even Secretary Li nearby could see that Lu Jingqing was displeased.

Lu Jingqing usually doesn't show his emotions openly, but just now he was clearly unhappy, and it was because Su Yun Jiao defended Zhou Xian and Zhou Tingting.

Miss Su, Boss Lu seems really angry...

Secretary Li glanced at Su Yun Jiao.

Su Yun Jiao hadn't expected Lu Jingqing to get angry so easily.

She had never seen Lu Jingqing act sulky before.

Su Yun Jiao, your Brother Jingqing is being too much!

Zhou Tingting, dissatisfied, walked over to Su Yun Jiao, grabbed her arm, and said, "What exactly does Lu Jingqing mean? Is he unwilling for you to hang out with us?"

No... he definitely doesn't mean that.

Su Yun Jiao soothed Zhou Tingting and Zhou Xian, saying, "Let's go upstairs and ignore him."

Hearing Su Yun Jiao say that, Secretary Li wanted to speak but held back.

He thought the most important thing now was to go check on their boss first?

Lu Jingqing's anger is no joking matter.

Su Yun Jiao directly brought Zhou Tingting and Zhou Xian upstairs.

Zhou Xian couldn't help asking, "If we don't look for Lu Jingqing, is it really okay?"

... We're all adults; surely there's no problem.

Su Yun Jiao said that, but she still felt a bit worried.

What if Lu Jingqing really is unhappy—what should we do?

Kick her out of Jingyuan?

Or break off the engagement with her?

Thinking of these, Su Yun Jiao still soothed Zhou Tingting and Zhou Xian, saying, "I'll go check first; I'll be right back!"

Hey!

Zhou Tingting had wanted to call out to Su Yun Jiao, but Zhou Xian said, "Don't go over; we should leave too."

But we came with good intentions this time; why is Lu Jingqing like this?

Zhou Tingting couldn't understand how Lu Jingqing could have such strong possessiveness toward Su Yun Jiao.

Just because he was unhappy, Su Yun Jiao immediately rushed over.

At that moment.

Su Yun Jiao cautiously walked to Lu Jingqing's study.

When she reached the study, she saw Lu Jingqing handling documents at the desk.

Su Yun Jiao approached sheepishly and said, "Brother Jingqing..."

Speak if you have something to say.

Lu Jingqing's expression was indifferent.

Su Yun Jiao gave an apologetic smile and said, "Zhou Xian and Zhou Tingting are my good friends; don't be so fierce..."

"Am I being fierce?"

Lu Jingqing laughed because of Su Yun Jiao's words.

Su Yun Jiao immediately shut her mouth, revealing a pitiful look.

Lu Jingqing wasn't really trying to be harsh with Su Yun Jiao; he smiled helplessly and said, "I don't not want you to be friends with Zhou Xian and Zhou Tingting, but..."

"But what?"

Su Yun Jiao curiously looked at Lu Jingqing.

I don't know what Lu Jingqing meant by "just."

"Forget it."

Lu Jingqing glanced away lightly and said to Su Yun Jiao, "You can play, but not in your room; you need to know that men and women should keep proper boundaries."

Su Yun Jiao quickly understood that Lu Jingqing was referring to her and Zhou Xian.

"The class monitor is very nice; he would definitely not do anything to me."

"..."

Lu Jingqing rubbed his forehead and said, "I'm not saying he will do something to you."

"Then what are you actually worried about?"

Su Yun Jiao frowned, suddenly she didn't quite understand Lu Jingqing.

"Everything was fine, what's going on?"

Lu Jingqing said to the secretary at the door, "Xiao Li, take the person away."

"Yes, Boss Lu."

The secretary walked into the office and, unable to hold back, said to Su Yun Jiao, "Miss Su, please come this way."

"..."

Su Yun Jiao glanced at Lu Jingqing, but ultimately obediently followed the secretary out.

When they reached the door, the secretary said, "Boss Lu isn't targeting the Zhou family, just... targeting Young Master Zhou."

"What's wrong with the class monitor?"

"Miss Su, do you really not know or are you pretending not to know?"

The secretary leaned close to Su Yun Jiao's ear and whispered a few words.

Upon hearing the secretary's whisper in her ear, Su Yun Jiao immediately said, "Impossible!"

The single word "impossible" let Zhou Xian and Zhou Tingting, who had come downstairs, hear it.

Zhou Tingting blinked and asked, "What's impossible?"

"..."

When Su Yun Jiao's gaze fell on Zhou Xian, she instinctively looked away.