Chapter 826
It's a pity, she got married!
Chapter 826 It's a pity, she got married!
Lou Zhe put down the receiver and leaned back in his large leather chair. He didn't get up immediately, but instead looked up at the dim chandelier on the ceiling and fell into deep thought.
In truth, he didn't know why he did it. Why did he specifically send someone to keep an eye on Lu Qiaoge's movements?
Perhaps it's because he's lived so many years, spending his entire life immersed in laboratories and books, that he's never encountered a woman as special to him as Lu Qiaoge.
In the past few days, he has collected a lot of information about Lu Qiaoge through various normal and abnormal channels.
He found this woman to be an absolute mystery. Much of her information was public knowledge; her resume clearly showed which school she graduated from, what jobs she had held in Jiangcheng, and even some of her deeds had been published in newspapers.
The more I learned about her, the more unfathomable she seemed.
Such intelligence, such decisiveness, and such a calm and composed demeanor...
It's a pity she got married!
Lou Zhe's lips curled into a self-deprecating smile, and he raised an eyebrow.
Qin Hengzhi is truly blessed; he actually married such a special woman.
He stood up, straightened the collar of his white coat, and walked out of the office.
At this moment, Lu Qiaoge was completely unaware of all of this.
She entered her home, washed up, and changed into comfortable loungewear, finally regaining a sense of reality.
Aunt Guo had specially saved dinner for her.
A large bowl of steaming hot chicken noodle soup, paired with two refreshing side dishes, is light, delicious, and highly nutritious, making it perfect for a stomach that has lost its appetite after a long trip.
Lu Qiaoge ate until a slight sweat appeared on her forehead, her heart filled with comfort. Aunt Guo's cooking skills were as good as ever, always able to precisely win over her stomach.
She had just put down her chopsticks and was wiping her mouth with a handkerchief when she heard footsteps coming from the stairs.
She looked up and saw Qin Ruixue slowly walking down the stairs.
The eldest daughter of the Qin family, who had just returned, seemed a little different today. Her hair was neatly combed, and the expression on her face was no longer the arrogant one of the past, but rather carried a cautious calmness.
Upon seeing Lu Qiaoge, Qin Ruixue forced a slightly stiff but genuine smile: "Qiaoge, you're back... I was out of town when you got married and couldn't attend your wedding, which I've always regretted. But I've prepared a gift, and I hope you won't mind."
As she spoke, Qin Ruixue took out two exquisite watch boxes from behind her. They were the most popular Shanghai brand watches at the time. The boxes were made of leather with gold lettering, and they looked very valuable.
Lu Qiaoge's gaze lingered on Qin Ruixue's face for two seconds, then she gave a perfectly timed smile, naturally accepted the box, and said, "Thank you, elder sister."
She glanced around the room discreetly. In the living room, Grandpa Qin and Grandma Qin were sitting on the sofa reading the newspaper, but they were turning the pages much more slowly, and their ears were unconsciously perked up in her direction.
Aunt Guo stood at the kitchen door, holding a rag in her hand, her eyes revealing tension and worry.
This atmosphere was completely different from the relaxed and comfortable feeling she had when she was eating alone earlier.
It was a cautious, meticulous approach, and a sense of helpless repression.
Clearly, Qin Ruixue's return home this time was either a genuine reprimand from her family or a lesson learned from her experiences outside. Lu Qiaoge knew that Qin Ruixue's gift was probably not just an apology for not attending the wedding. More likely, it was to thank her for finding Old Master Sun to treat Gu Jiayan's brother.
If that matter isn't resolved, and the Gu family really makes a scene, even using their connections to get Qin Ruixue to the hospital, the situation would be quite embarrassing.
In that case, it's hard to say whether Qin Ruixue can even protect herself, let alone return to the compound.
However, given Gu Jingwen's dislike for her, he probably wouldn't want her to accompany him on the road; he'd probably find her incredibly annoying.
A jumble of thoughts swirled in Lu Qiaoge's mind, but she didn't show it on her face. She picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip of water, and casually chatted with Qin Ruixue about the weather and local customs of Jiangcheng.
Her tone was calm and neither humble nor arrogant. She was neither flattered by the other party's overtures nor did she adopt a victorious attitude to mock them.
In just a few casual words, the air that had been frozen in the living room seemed to ease quietly, as if a spring breeze had blown through it.
Even Aunt Guo, who was standing at the kitchen door, quietly breathed a sigh of relief, her heart pounding in her chest.
The atmosphere at home has been frighteningly tense these past few days. Qin Ruixue returned three days ago, and she's been behaving herself ever since, keeping a low profile.
Aunt Guo had been taking care of her for so many years, and this was the first time she had ever seen Qin Ruixue so well-behaved and sensible.
But looking at it now, she really can't compare to Lu Qiaoge.
The saying goes, "One cannot learn a lesson without experiencing it." Qin Ruixue hit a brick wall this time, suffering a severe beating from her family. Hopefully, she'll learn her lesson and become more obedient and well-behaved.
In the living room, the Qin family's old lady took off her reading glasses and slowly wiped the lenses with a soft cloth. She said to Lu Qiaoge with affection, "Qiaoge, you must be exhausted after sitting on the train for two days and two nights. Go back to your room and rest early."
These words sound like expressions of concern, but the underlying meaning is all too clear.
She didn't intend to let her eldest granddaughter, who had just returned home and whose mind was still unsettled, gossip with her granddaughter-in-law any further.
Too much talk leads to mistakes, especially at such a delicate moment. Moreover, in the old man's heart, his eldest granddaughter, Qin Ruixue, was always someone he couldn't let go of, fearing that she might say something wrong and cause some trouble.
Qin Ruixue was indeed someone who couldn't hide her thoughts. Seeing that Lu Qiaoge was really about to get up and leave, she subconsciously bit her lower lip. Driven by her unwillingness and eagerness to save her image, she hurriedly tried to persuade her to stay: "Hey, Qiaoge, are you going back to school tomorrow... tomorrow? If you're not going back to school, how about we go out for a walk?"
Her tone was deliberately ingratiating; it was clear she genuinely wanted to ease the awkward atmosphere.
Before Bai Jinyan, whose expression had changed slightly, could speak, Lu Qiaoge smiled and said, "I'm not going back to school tomorrow. If you want to go out for a walk, I can drive you. I also want to go shopping for some things."
"You can drive?" Qin Ruixue's eyes widened in surprise. In her mind, very few women could drive.
"Of course it will open." Lu Qiaoge nodded with a smile, her tone as relaxed as if she were saying that the weather was nice today.
Before Qin Hengzhi came to the capital, he specially asked someone to arrange a jeep. The paperwork was complete and it had been registered. It was parked in the car fleet in the compound, specifically for Lu Qiaoge's use during her stay in Beidu.
Thank you for your support, my darlings! Love you all!
(End of this chapter)