Chapter 736 - 34: The Cannon Fodder Best Friend of the Abused Heroine

And next to this celestial-like person stood Jiang Lai, a woman reeking of mundane city life.

Zhao Zhaozhao couldn’t understand.

It’s not that she didn’t want Jiang Lai to have a good life, she just felt that this playboy could never provide her with a good future.

Since that’s the case, she couldn’t just stand by and watch Jiang Lai sink deeper and deeper.

"Jiang Lai, long time no see.

This gentleman... is he the one we saw by the Jiang River that day?

Hello, I’m Zhao Zhaozhao, a good friend of Jiang Lai."

Lu Zhixing looked at her outstretched hand and then slightly smiled.

"Sorry, it’s inconvenient for me to shake hands right now."

He was holding a cup in one hand and Jiang Lai’s arm in the other, with no free hand to shake Zhao Zhaozhao’s.

Yet these words felt like a slap, fiercely landing on Zhao Zhaozhao’s face.

Her face burned with embarrassment, feeling utterly exposed as if she was standing there naked, not knowing what to do.

"Li Han..."

Fu Lihan’s face remained unchanged, but his eyes were filled with endless chill.

What Lu Zhixing did was no different from slapping him in the face.

Zhao Zhaozhao also knew that her face represented Fu Lihan’s face.

Lu Zhixing’s proud and arrogant attitude was clearly telling her that his status was higher than Fu Lihan’s, and possibly much higher.

Discovering this fact made Zhao Zhaozhao feel even worse than if she’d been humiliated herself.

Jiang Lai, has attached herself to a man of even higher status than Fu Lihan.

How is that fair?

As this thought crossed her mind, Zhao Zhaozhao’s gaze towards Jiang Lai completely changed.

"Mr. Lu, we can chalk the past up to experience, let’s drink to continue being partners in the future."

After speaking, Fu Lihan picked up a glass of wine to toast Lu Zhixing.

In front of so many people, any grudges couldn’t be displayed openly.

For the long-term development of the company, as the heir, a little patience was necessary.

Lu Zhixing remained unmoved, his gaze growing colder.

"President Fu, a simple stroke of the pen to resolve everything, are you suggesting I forget your previous attempt to kidnap my sister?"

"Sister?"

Zhao Zhaozhao caught the key point. Among all of Lu Zhixing’s words, all she heard was the word "sister."

Fu Lihan also didn’t expect that Jiang Lai would turn out to be Lu Zhixing’s sister.

Recently recognized?

She couldn’t be his biological sister, could she?

Zhao Zhaozhao hurried over to Jiang Lai.

"Sister? What do you mean sister? What is your relationship with Mr. Lu? Why does he call you sister?"

Jiang Lai smiled without saying a word.

Since she wanted to know, Jiang Lai wasn’t going to tell her.

"This is a secret I can’t casually spill. Brother, I’m a bit tired."

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhixing politely said to Fu Lihan, "I have other matters, feel free to stay," and then left.

Zhao Zhaozhao wanted to step forward and press further, but Fu Lihan grabbed her arm and stopped her.

"Jiang Lai, did you know her since childhood?"

"Yes, I’ve known her since I can remember... How could she be Mr. Lu’s sister?"

Zhao Zhaozhao muttered to herself, revealing her turbulent inner thoughts.

Fu Lihan’s stern, reticent demeanor appeared very unfamiliar to Zhao Zhaozhao.

"Li Han, what does that Mr. Lu do for a living? Could he be a swindler, tricking Lai Lai?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Lihan cast a downward glance, unable to resist a slight chuckle.

"Not exactly a swindler, but indeed he made his fortune by deceiving people."

Whose ancestors haven’t done some bad deeds?

Now that they’re washed clean and aboveboard, they act as if they’re pristine and untouchable.

So pretentious.

Zhao Zhaozhao didn’t understand the implication of his last comment.

"Made his fortune by deceiving? Isn’t that a swindler? Surely he wasn’t involved in pyramid schemes?"

Lu Zhixing certainly didn’t look like a swindler.

What is certain now is that Fu Lihan is inferior to Lu Zhixing.

And Jiang Lai is Lu Zhixing’s sister.

Unease crept into Zhao Zhaozhao’s heart.

Because before, the huge uproar with the Jiang Family was precisely due to Jiang Lai’s background.

Cai Xian once said that Jiang Lai was adopted.

But the Jiang Family insisted that Jiang Lai was Cai Xian’s illegitimate daughter.

No matter what, Jiang Lai’s father, his identity was a mystery.

Recalling Lu Zhixing’s attitude towards Jiang Lai now...

"Why are you so concerned about Jiang Lai’s childhood?"

Zhao Zhaozhao pondered for a moment, sensitively realizing Fu Lihan’s unusual attitude towards Jiang Lai.

No matter who she was, what did it have to do with Fu Lihan?

"It’s nothing."

"Do you think Jiang Lai is Mr. Lu’s biological sister?"

Fu Lihan’s expression was intriguing, always hard to decipher, often leaving Zhao Zhaozhao in the dark about what he was thinking.

After a long pause, Fu Lihan finally muttered softly.

"Yes, she definitely is."

With that conclusion, he could understand why Lu Zhixing was so concerned about Jiang Lai.

Learning the definite answer, Zhao Zhaozhao’s heart sank, as if the air was being sucked from her lungs.

Initially, upon arriving here, she felt lighthearted and could foresee a bright future where she no longer had to struggle at the bottom of this dark world.

But now, upon learning that Jiang Lai had transformed from an ordinary girl into a young lady of wealth overnight.

Without any effort, without pandering to others, without any flattery, she obtained a status and wealth that others could only dream of.

Called away by Fu Lihan, Zhao Zhaozhao’s face was solemn, as if her feet were glued to the floor, each step she took painfully heavy.

The man gazed at her, as if seeing through her soul.

"Are you jealous of your best friend?"

Zhao Zhaozhao’s heart trembled violently, instinctively shaking her head in denial.

"No, how could that be... I’m happy for her.

I just, I just wondered why she kept these things from me.

As a friend, it’s surprising to learn such a big thing from someone else, so..."

As she spoke, Zhao Zhaozhao glanced at Jiang Lai not far away, looking deeply puzzled and saddened.

Lu Zhixing had his assistant bring over a pair of flat shoes, and no matter how significant the current occasion, stood bodily in front of Jiang Lai, shielding her from view as she switched out of her ornate high heels.

Zhao Zhaozhao had seen those shoes in fashion magazines.

They were the latest from an international brand.

When most could only view the pre-sale items in magazines, and not even the domestic counters had them, Jiang Lai was already wearing them.

The color was even a rare lake blue limited edition.

Zhao Zhaozhao stared at those shoes.

Fu Lihan noticed.

"Like them?"

"They’re beautiful, though I don’t know what brand they are, or if they’re expensive."

Fu Lihan responded straightforwardly.

"If you like them, buy them. As my woman, you don’t need to be polite with me about such things."

Had she heard this before, she would have been delighted.

But now, she couldn’t muster any joy.