Chapter 187: He wasn't like this before

Why aren't you continuing to speak?

Lu Jingqing deliberately asked Su Yun Jiao this way.

Su Yun Jiao unhappily said, "You clearly know what I mean, but you're still pretending to be clueless here. I see that you like Han Yufei, which is why you're letting her run wild."

Miss Su, how can you say that about Boss Lu? Boss Lu couldn't possibly like Han Yufei. Boss Lu he...

Xiao Li, go out first.

Lu Jingqing directly only opened Secretary Li; Su Yun Jiao is deliberately trying to provoke Lu Jingqing. He clearly knows Lu Jingqing doesn't like Han Yufei, but still uses such words to provoke Lu Jingqing, wanting to hear Lu Jingqing's true words.

You just think Han Yufei is meddling with the secretary department to plant her own people, so she can better monitor my every move, right?

Isn't that so?

Even someone like Su Yun Jiao, who doesn't work at the company, can see that Han Yufei's puzzling large-scale layoffs in the secretary department are clearly ulterior.

But Lu Jingqing still pretended not to know anything.

It's clearly deliberate.

Lu Jingqing said calmly, "You understand the reasoning—don't I understand it too? She's planting her own people—don't I know who they are?"

One sentence left Su Yun Jiao stunned.

It really does seem to be that meaning.

Lu Jingqing said, "The new company indeed needs someone very capable of management to share my burden, but that person's ability won't surpass mine, and they absolutely cannot escape my control; any petty tricks will be under my watch—do you think I can't keep them in check?"

But... better safe than sorry.

Su Yun Jiao is clearly worried about Lu Jingqing.

Lu Jingqing understood that Su Yun Jiao meant well, and he also didn't intend to argue with her.

He smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, your Brother Jingqing isn't that stupid; the company indeed should lay off staff, because the new company has hired many people, and without pressure, a company absolutely cannot grow."

Lu Jingqing said, "If anyone else asks for your help, you must pretend not to know; you are my fiancée, and many people will exploit your kindness to get you to do things for them—those who beg you will definitely appear on the layoff list, so go out first."

Su Yun Jiao understood Lu Jingqing's good intentions, so she stopped speaking.

She didn't want to make Lu Jingqing uncomfortable.

When Su Yun Jiao left the office, Secretary Li said, "Miss Su, Boss Lu isn't so easily swayed by women; please don't misunderstand Boss Lu."

I understand...

Su Yun Jiao returned to the lounge, and the people at the secretary department's entrance were all anxious.

Su Yun Jiao suddenly realized that over the years Lu Jingqing has faced these problems alone, which really makes one feel heartbroken.

So over these years, has Lu Jingqing also been fighting side by side with Han Yufei?

Su Yun Jiao shook her head, feeling she was overthinking things.

Many things, Jingqing doesn't let himself intervene, which is for his own good.

It was already afternoon.

Su Yun Jiao had already finished all the worksheets.

Because the company's senior leadership was holding a meeting.

So when Su Yun Jiao went out, the company's employees were all nervous.

This meeting will decide who will be laid off.

Soon after the meeting ended, Han Yufei walked out of the conference room looking relaxed.

She walked up to Su Yun Jiao, smiled slightly, and said, "Su younger sister, why aren't you doing your homework in the lounge? How did you come out so quickly?"

Han Yufei always speaks to Su Yun Jiao in the manner of a friendly older sister from next door.

This feeling makes Su Yun Jiao feel especially uncomfortable.

But Su Yun Jiao didn't say that; instead she politely said, "Wait for Brother Jingqing to get off work."

It'll probably be late today; would you like me to have someone send you home first?

Han Yufei pretended to be difficult and said, "You know Jingqing's work is special; he has many social engagements, and tonight I still have to accompany him to a banquet to meet a big boss—you're still a high school student, so it's not appropriate for you to come along."

Han Yufei's comment that Su Yun Jiao is a high school student made it impossible for her to follow; even if she tried, the thought of Su Yun Jiao wanting to go along to the banquet was cut off.

Su Yun Jiao actually didn't need to keep following Lu Jingqing.

After all, she already knew Lu Jingqing doesn't like Han Yufei.

But thinking about how Han Yufei insists on going alone with Lu Jingqing to the banquet, possibly as his female companion, Su Yun Jiao feels somewhat uncomfortable.

Because she clearly knows that this woman in front of her has other designs on Lu Jingqing.

I won't go to tonight's banquet; you go in my place.

Just then, Lu Jingqing came out of the conference room.

When Han Yufei saw Lu Jingqing walk out of the conference room, she couldn't help but stare.

Because according to the meeting's progress just now, it should still take a long time to finish.

Lu Jingqing actually came out this quickly, which in the past would have been absolutely impossible.

Han Yufei asked, "How did you come out? The meeting hasn't ended yet, has it?"

Everyone's been in the meeting for a long time; they must be tired—let them rest.

Lu Jingqing said to Su Yun Jiao, "Jiao Jiao, have dinner at home tonight; have Aunt Liu prepare it, and after we get off work at six, we'll go home together."

Okay.

Su Yun Jiao readily agreed.

But Han Yufei furrowed her brows and said, "Jingqing, isn't this not good? The banquet tonight is important; you're letting me go alone while you, as the boss, don't go..."

You're a veteran employee, and you've just joined the new company; you need to show me your ability, or else how could I choose you?

Upon hearing Lu Jingqing's words, Han Yufei's face momentarily looked unpleasant.

This is practically Lu Jingqing giving himself an ultimatum.

If I cannot secure this cooperation tonight, then this position will no longer belong to me.

Han Yufei, I never expected Lu Jingqing to set such a heavy trap for me.

Han Yufei did not give up, but instead said with an indifferent expression: "I understand, I will definitely not let you down."

"Then that's good."

Lu Jingqing seemed not intending to speak to Han Yufei anymore; he merely gazed affectionately at Su Yun Jiao beside him and said: "Jiao Jiao, go to the lounge and wait a bit for me; after I finish, I'll come pick you up."

"Okay."

Su Yun Jiao obediently nodded.

Lu Jingqing then turned and went straight back to the meeting room.

Han Yufei watched Lu Jingqing leave, and she said lightly: "He never used to be like this before."