Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
On one hand, they despised the Lu family for making Lu Yiming suck up to Ji
Ziyin even though they had arranged a fiancée for him.
But at the same time, they envied them all the same.
After all, the Lu family would rise to a higher level if Lu Yiming succeeded.
Among them, only Simon did not smile sincerely. He absent-mindedly took out his cell phone and sent a message to the number saved in his contact listâ¦
On the other side.
Qiao Nian came out to answer Ye Wangchuanâs call and then went to the washroom.
After washing her hands, she was about to go out when the voices of a man and a woman could be heard from outside. âCongratulations on entering the Privy Council.â
This voice was a little familiar.
Qiao Nian was not in a hurry to leave. It did not seem convenient right now. The people outside would think she was deliberately eavesdropping.
She thought how coincidental it was. Did she not look at the almanac before coming out today?
She then heard Ji Ziyinâs voice. âl have to thank you for being able to enter the Privy Council this time.â
âThank me?â Lu Yiming was stunned.
Ji Ziyin smiled and brushed her hair by her ear. Then, she lowered her eyes and smiled. âl should say thank you to your family. Itâs all thanks to Lu Zhiâs help this time.â
Lu Yimings face was filled with surprise. Then, he frowned. He was a little confused. âHim? He helped you?â
Wasnât Lu Zhi on good terms with Qiao Nian?
Everyone knew that Qiao Nian and Ji Ziyin had a bad relationship.
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However, Ji Ziyin did not seem to know his doubts. She nodded slightly and pulled up her shawl. âYes, itâs all thanks to him this time. I still donât know how to thank him. Since youâre here, help me convey my gratitude. Also, 1 want to ask him out for a meal.
âAfter all, itâs such a big matter. He didnât tell me beforehand. I canât owe him such a big favor.â
Ji Ziyin spoke generously and did not seem to be lying.
Lu Yiming was even more confused now. He did not understand what Lu Zhi was thinking. He answered vaguely, âYes, sure.â Ji Ziyin was quite happy. âThen Iâll have to trouble you to ask him out.â âAlright.â Lu Yiming nodded in agreement.
Ji Ziyinâs phone rang at this moment. She looked at the caller ID and said, âIâll take this call outside.â
Lu Yiming nodded without any objections. âOkay.â
âYou can go in first,â she said as she quickly walked out.
Lu Yiming stood alone in the corridor for a few seconds. Then, he returned to the private room.
Qiao Nian waited for them to leave before slowly coming out of the washroom. She pulled down her baseball cap to cover her eyes, then pulled out tissue paper and wiped her hands.
After wiping her hands, she threw the paper into the trash can, put her hands in her pockets, and slowly returned to the private room.
She did not mention Lu Zhiâs matter, nor did she ask Elder Xue how Ji Ziyin got into the Privy Council.
She leaned lazily against the back of the floor chair and picked up her phone on the dining table.
Simon had sent her another message.
[Miss Qiao, are you free these days? I still want to apologize for what happened last time. If youâre free, 1 want to treat you to a meal.]
[Itâs at the Seaview Pavilion. Iâll book a table for tonight.]
Qiao Nian lowered her eyes and expressionlessly put down her phone. She still did not reply to him..