Chapter 923: Really Sorry About That

Lu Changjun looked at the flustered Qu Aiting and couldn’t help but find it amusing. Ever since the Jian Family lent a helping hand to the Qu Family back then, she had been incredibly devoted to Jian Minru, hoping to repay Old Sir Jian’s favor from those days.

Previously, regarding Jian Minru’s actions, she would seize every chance to advise her, but Jian Minru wouldn’t listen to a word.

Instead, she was completely manipulated by Mei Xueshan, used as a pawn without realizing it.

He sighed inwardly; in fact, wasn’t he the same? Maybe if he hadn’t indulged Jian Minru so much, things wouldn’t have ended up like this.

Thinking of this, his expression turned cold.

Looking at Qu Aiting again, he lost the mood to tease her: "It’s nothing, I just think you’re very loyal. Minru is lucky to have a friend like you."

Qu Aiting didn’t expect Lu Changjun to say such a thing, and in her excitement, she blurted out: "You still care about Minru, don’t you? You still like her, right?

I knew it, you wouldn’t give up on her easily."

Before anyone could react, she continued, "Minru was just momentarily targeted; she’s not a bad person at heart. You know this better than anyone. She’s going through a tough time now, can’t you talk to her for the sake of your past relationship? I’m afraid she’ll do something rash."

Her eyes were filled with hope.

Mr. Qu, Qu Changling, was surprised by his daughter’s actions. Back then, when their family faced trouble, it was indeed Old Sir Jian who spoke up for them, saving their family from disaster.

But over the years, his daughter had been running around cleaning up Jian Minru’s messes, and they felt the debt was repaid.

He truly didn’t understand why his daughter was so obsessed with Jian Minru.

What he didn’t know was that, if it hadn’t been for Jian Minru speaking up for the Qu Family back then, Old Sir Jian wouldn’t have intervened at all. It was more accurate to say that it was Jian Minru who helped them, rather than Old Sir Jian.

However, in the eyes of the Qu Family couple, Jian Minru and Old Sir Jian were the same; they were indebted to the Jian Family.

But for Qu Aiting, Jian Minru had brought her help and light during her darkest times, and she would remember it for her whole life.

Now, with her family wanting to pair her with Lu Changjun, there was no way she could accept it calmly, especially since Lu Changjun was Jian Minru’s ex-husband and still had feelings for her.

It was only because Jian Minru’s daily antics wore him down that he had to divorce her.

He was Jian Minru’s husband before, and she believed that even now, he still had feelings for Jian Minru. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have taken a long leave to return to the Capital because of her. No matter how excellent he was, she wouldn’t covet Jian Minru’s man, so she wouldn’t agree to it.

Due to Qu Aiting’s non-cooperation, the dinner ended early.

Qu Changling knew his daughter’s temperament, and since she had no interest in Lu Changjun, the matter had to be dropped.

As they walked out together, Qu Changling apologized to Lu Changjun, "Changjun, today’s matter was my oversight. Aiting is a straightforward girl, I’m really sorry."

Lu Changjun glanced at Qu Aiting, who was walking ahead: "Uncle Qu, please don’t say that. Aiting is upright and straightforward; she’s great."

In his heart, he thought: Minru is truly blessed to have a friend like Aiting.

They parted ways at the front gate; Lu Changjun didn’t leave immediately. Instead, he got into his car, lit a cigarette, and sat there lost in thought.

He Jinxuan and Xinyan, having eaten their fill, were about to leave when Lu Changjun, who had gotten out of his car, called out to them: "Jinxuan."

He Jinxuan looked at his once high-spirited friend: "Why haven’t you left yet?"

Lu Changjun walked a few steps forward: "I was waiting here for you; there’s something I want to say to you."

When He Jinxuan looked over, Xinyan thoughtfully pointed to a spot under a nearby tree: "I’ll wait for you over there."

He Jinxuan nodded, watching her walk to the tree, then he spoke: "Go ahead, I’m listening."

Lu Changjun looked up at the sky: "I didn’t expect it to end like this, didn’t expect her to act so recklessly. Brother, I’m sorry."

He Jinxuan patted Lu Changjun’s shoulder: "This isn’t your fault; there’s no need to apologize to me. She’s the one who didn’t cherish her blessings and ended up harming herself."

Lu Changjun sighed deeply: "Yes, she was truly spoiled by her family, impulsive, and unfortunately got involved with a ’friend’ who wished nothing good for her. It’s no wonder she ended up in trouble."

He Jinxuan looked at him: "You found out all about it?"

Lu Changjun nodded: "I had warned her before; Mei Xueshan is not a good person and advised her to be careful. But every time it ended unpleasantly. I assumed Mei Xueshan was only trying to use her connections for protection and didn’t think much of it.

Later, when she returned to the Capital and got tangled up with Mei Xueshan again, on the day of the divorce, I specifically warned her once more. But she almost got physical with me. Seeing she wouldn’t listen, I stopped trying to convince her, but I never expected the next time I’d see her she would be in a detention center."