After Breaking Up, I Married the Dying Tycoon in a Flash
Chapter 176: No Peaceful Resolution

Chapter 176: Chapter 176: No Peaceful Resolution

Approaching evening, Bian Yue received a call from Secretary Wang, the assistant to the president of Xinghe, who arranged a dinner meeting with her and Lu Zhonian at the Xiangjiang Hotel.

She remembered her last visit to Xinghe when they only sent a man named Huang Xin to receive her.

This time, however, there was a surprising change— even the chairman had taken notice.

Bian Yue had heard of Lu Zhonian, a tycoon in the Beijing Circle and an industrial magnate with enigmatic activities.

For this dinner, personally invited by Lu Zhonian, Bian Yue, as the lower-ranked party in the cooperation, had no reason to decline.

Thus, over the phone, Bian Yue breezily accepted Secretary Wang’s proposition.

After hanging up, Bian Yue sent a message to Shen Jinci, apologizing for being unable to meet him that evening.

Shen Jinci didn’t ask anything, only reminding her to send him a message when she was about to finish.

Having made these arrangements, Bian Yue threw herself back into her busy work.

Wen Jiao had spent all this time in the office, tirelessly overseeing Meng Qi and Ah Si, who had just returned from a variety show, urging them to diligently attend their acting lessons.

Bian Yue, seeing her so earnest, curiously asked why she had suddenly become so passionate about her career.

Wen Jiao replied with a sigh, "After all, this place is the only one where Wei Shuqian can’t come after me."

Bian Yue knew that Wen Jiao’s wedding day with Wei Shuqian was approaching.

Yet, seeing Wen Jiao’s listless demeanor, Bian Yue couldn’t help but wonder, "If you’re so reluctant, why marry Wei Shuqian?"

"I’m not reluctant."

"Then what is it?"

Wen Jiao opened her mouth and then closed it again, her shoulders slumping as she said softly, "I don’t know how to explain to you, Bian Yue, humans really are too complicated of animals."

Of course, they’re complicated.

Bian Yue leaned on Wen Jiao’s shoulder, let out a sigh, and patted her on the head, "Don’t be so down, Miss Wen. Get back to work!"

Wen Jiao smiled too, nodding in agreement, "I still have to attend acting class tonight, so I need to finish all the work this afternoon."

Bian Yue remembered when Wang Dan’an first entrusted Meng Qi and Ah Si to her, Wen Jiao had shown quite an interest in Meng Qi.

Curiously, Bian Yue asked, "You really do care a lot about Meng Qi, Wen Jiao. Do you have a thing for him?"

Wen Jiao raised an eyebrow, her tone straightforward, "I just think he reminds me of someone."

"Who?"

This time, Wen Jiao was silent for a long while before gently saying, "Weu Shuqian at 18."

That night, at the Xiangjiang Hotel.

Bian Yue saw Secretary Wang at the hotel entrance—a composed and generous middle-aged man whose every movement exuded confidence and control.

He approached and smiled, "Miss Bian, President Lu has been waiting upstairs."

Bian Yue nodded and followed Secretary Wang’s pace toward the elevator.

When they entered the room, Bian Yue saw not only Lu Zhonian but also Zhuang Jie Ning.

Lu Zhonian looked younger than Bian Yue had imagined.

Had Bian Yue not been accustomed to exquisite beauty, she might have been mesmerized by Lu Zhonian’s appearance.

But at this moment, Bian Yue found herself more concerned with Zhuang Jie Ning sitting beside him.

Zhuang Jie Ning’s face was taut, and upon seeing Bian Yue, her mood visibly soured too.

Lu Zhonian began in a calm and even tone, "President Bian, please have a seat, no need to be formal."

Bian Yue composed herself and sat down, "President Lu, I have heard a lot about you, and I am pleased to meet you."

The dishes were served like running water, yet no one touched their chopsticks.

Amidst the awkward silence, Bian Yue smiled and began, "I didn’t know Miss Zhuang would be here too, what a surprise."

Zhuang Jie Ning could hear the sting in Bian Yue’s words but could only put up with it, forcing a smile, "Bian Yue, I’m here today mainly to apologize to you for what happened with ’Shengshi Yan.’"

At Zhuang Jie Ning’s words, Lu Zhonian finally spoke leisurely, "President Bian, you are the injured party here. I know Honey has suffered a lot in this matter, and I, as your cooperation partner, sympathize. I am willing to bring forward the release of ’Shengshi Yan.’"

Bian Yue raised an eyebrow, looking at Lu Zhonian, "May I take it that you are moving up the release date of ’Shengshi Yan’ on account of Zhuang Jie Ning?"

"President Bian must have heard that the Zhuang Family and Lu Family have some private connections." Lu Zhonian confessed unabashedly, gazing at Bian Yue with serene eyes, "I am willing to help Zhuang Jie Ning clean up this mess on account of the private relations between our two families."

Bian Yue saw a flash of triumph in Zhuang Jie Ning’s eyes.

No matter what wrong she did, there would always be someone to protect her.

Bian Yue’s expression revealed nothing, and her smile even deepened, "President Lu, you jest. I’ve already asked Zhuang Jie Ning before, and she said this matter has nothing to do with her. Personally, I consider it to be entirely the Li Family’s responsibility, so there’s no talk of you compensating Honey for the losses."

Lu Zhonian initially intended only to go through the motions, after all, in the business world everyone is smart enough to give and take and let bygones be bygones.

But this Bian Yue seemed to be rather stubborn.

Lu Zhonian became somewhat interested, yet his expression remained unchanged as he scrutinized Bian Yue, "What would you have then?"

"I don’t want anything in particular. I just want to sort this matter out properly, so that those who should pay the price do so."

The indifferent tone of Bian Yue made Zhuang Jie Ning’s anger surge, "Bian Yue! What are you pretending for! You’re using me as a scapegoat to make things difficult for the Li Family. You think you stand a chance against them? If you truly confront the Li Family, what good do you think will come to you?"

"You’re getting worked up over nothing. Didn’t you tell me about what happened those years to see me clash with the Li Family? I’m just doing what you wanted. What are you dissatisfied with?" Bian Yue’s expression turned cold, "Zhuang Jie Ning, no matter who you plead with, it’s useless! I won’t let this go easily. This matter must have a satisfactory outcome for me, or it’s not over!"

Zhuang Jie Ning felt a chill down her spine, stirred by Bian Yue’s words, and stood up in agitation. Her breath was uneven, and she looked at Bian Yue in discomfort, biting her lip, "Bian Yue, my cousin has already afforded you an out—does Honey plan to never mix in the industry again? You offend my cousin, what benefit is there for you!"

Zhuang Jie Ning grew increasingly agitated until a light knock on the table by Lu Zhonian brought her back to her senses, reluctantly sitting down.

Lu Zhonian looked at Bian Yue with a calm and equable gaze, his eyes deep, his voice rich with magnetism, "Miss Bian, young people are always in pursuit of some sort of fairness or truth, but sometimes, a shortcut is more important than fairness."

"For President Lu to say such a thing is quite a surprise to me, I must have misunderstood you," Bian Yue smiled politely, "Does President Lu think he’s just a spectator and can freely comment as he pleases?"

Lu Zhonian’s eyes glinted with interest, a subtle curve touching the corner of his lips, "I can comment freely because I stand above you."

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