The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius
Chapter 298: Hurry, a Moment in a Spring Night Is Worth a Thousand Gold

Chapter 298: Chapter 298: Hurry, a Moment in a Spring Night Is Worth a Thousand Gold

"Really? Wasn’t it just previously impossible to even meet Dr. M? How did you suddenly gain access to the research institute?" Lu Xuemei was astonished.

Lu Yingxue choked on her words, stunned for a while, "Actually, that wasn’t a lecture by the doctor; it was actually a recruitment observation session held by the research institute."

"A recruitment observation session, what does that mean?" Curiosity piqued among the group, with Lu Xuemei grabbing a handful of sunflower seeds.

"It’s like this; the eleven participants, originally ten, were actually prospective students the institute intended to recruit. I didn’t realize it was a recruitment session and blundered into it... Then, perhaps because I showed a lot of respect toward the teacher... That’s why they ended up hiring me, I guess."

"Because you showed respect to the teacher? What exactly happened?"

So Lu Yingxue narrated everything that had happened during the lecture that day.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gaze shifted simultaneously to Jiang Man.

As if trying to see right through her, their looks were intense.

"Manman, this..." Lu Xuemei struggled to express what she was thinking.

A student from a second-tier arts college was invited by the research institute’s commander to an internal recruitment session.

Yingxue, being young and somewhat of a bookworm, couldn’t see the nuances behind this.

But these veterans understood, even instantly understood.

Manman was no simple character, certainly not the institute’s benefactor as she claimed.

Even if she were a benefactor, it wouldn’t grant her such privileges to participate in internal recruitment.

The only explanation was—Manman was a member of the research institute, and not of a low rank. This recruitment might even have been to hire personnel for her!

Concluding this, Lu Xuemei looked toward the elderly lady, surprised to the point of almost exclaiming aloud.

The elderly lady was even more shrewd than she was, reacting faster.

A glance was enough for them to know they both had figured out that Jiang Man’s identity was extraordinary.

However, seeing Jiang Man’s reticent demeanor, they tacitly decided not to ask any more questions.

"The young lady has really made our Lu Family proud. When the time comes, Great Grandma will give you a big gift!"

"Thank you, Great Grandma!" Lu Yingxue was so excited she couldn’t calm down, bounding like a lively little rabbit, "Great Grandma, it’s getting late; I’m heading back to school now!"

"Go ahead, butler, arrange the car."

As Lu Yingxue left, she eagerly dialed her home phone, unable to contain her excitement, "Dad, I got accepted by the research institute!"

The young girl’s voice grew fainter, but the emotions she left behind did not fade.

Smiles remained on everyone’s faces, comforted and happy for the young girl’s success.

Lu Xingzhou sat languidly, picking up a kumquat and peeling it.

He handed the peeled fruit to Jiang Man, his face full of adoration.

While looking at her, he spoke to the elderly lady, "Grandma, Manman and I should head back too."

"Okay," the elderly lady glanced at the wall clock, "Zhan’er, Ruirui, what about you two? Will you stay overnight?"

"We’ll head back too; rest for a couple of days before heading into the team."

"Alright, you young folks can go back together."

The four left together, Jiang Man still chewing the kumquat, tasting sweet.

"Sister, see you later," Wen Rui waved before getting into the car.

Jiang Man nodded.

"Little uncle, little auntie, goodbye."

"Take good care of Ruirui," Jiang Man said quietly, her tone carrying an unspoken authority as the head of the family.

Even though Lu Zhan was older in years, his generation within the family placed him beneath her.

He nodded earnestly, "Little auntie, don’t worry."

Jiang Man didn’t say much more and got into the car.

Lu Xingzhou followed right after her.

It wasn’t until their Maybach had departed that Lu Zhan started his car to follow.

"Yingxue getting into the research institute was thanks to you, wasn’t it?"

After driving for a while, Lu Xingzhou finally spoke, his voice steady but his eyes intensely warm.

Jiang Man leaned back in her seat to rest, her eyes remained closed, "It wasn’t me."

Lu Xingzhou clearly didn’t believe her.

Jiang Man felt his breath and knew he was waiting for her answer.

So she opened her eyes, lazily, "I really didn’t help, her selection by the research institute was purely due to her own abilities."

"Without your ticket, all her skills would have been useless."

"That’s true." Jiang Man didn’t deny it, lifting her eyebrows.

"Jiang Man..." Lu Xingzhou’s gaze suddenly grew intense.

He knew she definitely had a status at the research institute.

But working for the country, many things were confidential.

Even though he was curious, he eventually held back.

"Thank you for everything you’ve done for the Lu Family."

"Why are you suddenly so sentimental?" Jiang Man curled up the corners of her mouth, leaning her body forward slightly.

The space in the backseat was limited, and the light in the car was dim.

As they got closer, a sense of ambiguity inexplicably surged up.

"I’m not being sentimental..." Lu Xingzhou’s voice suddenly grew hoarse.

He lowered his voice, grabbing the girl’s hand, "When can I do something for you too?"

Jiang Man’s fingertips trembled, she lifted her eyebrows, "Alright."

Her voice rose, half laughing, "I’m tired, can I lean on your shoulder?"

Lu Xingzhou almost instinctively raised his hand, drawing her into his embrace.

The other hand supported the girl’s face, letting her rest in his arms.

"Just lending a shoulder is fine."

Jiang Man immediately adjusted her position, crossed her arms, and closed her eyes again.

The driver in front and Zhao Huai dared not make a sound.

Zhao Huai quickly bowed his head to play with his phone, pretending nothing was happening.

He thought that if it weren’t for him and the driver being there, like two big light bulbs, the boss and his lady would probably have already started kissing.

"Drive slower." Lu Xingzhou whispered.

The driver promptly adjusted the speed, slowing down the pace of the car.

The following Lu Zhan was a bit confused, "Why have they slowed down?"

"The car isn’t broken." Wen Rui glanced at the Maybach.

The night was too dark to see the scene inside the car clearly.

Not until the two cars were driving side by side did Wen Rui roll down the window to ask what was going on.

He then saw the man in the back make a silencing gesture to her.

A cold wind hit her face, prompting Wen Rui to quickly close the window.

"Sister Man is asleep on her brother-in-law’s shoulder..."

"Then let’s leave them be." Lu Zhan curved his lips slightly, pressing the accelerator to overtake.

"That’s nice, your uncle treats my sister so well." Wen Rui looked at the car being left far behind in the rearview mirror, her heart filled with admiration.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhan immediately felt jealous, "What about me, don’t I treat you well?"

"You do too, but it’s different."

"How is it different?" Lu Zhan turned his head.

Wen Rui quickly pushed his face away, "Focus on driving, I’ll tell you when we get home."

"Home?" Lu Zhan’s eyes immediately brightened, "Does that mean, tonight you’re not going back to the dorm, but to my place?"

"Mm." Wen Rui bit her lip, her face tender and almost radiating a blush like blood was about to seep out.

Lu Zhan suddenly felt his blood boil, almost soaring, "Hold tight, I’m going to speed up."

"Ah—Lu Zhan—slow down—we’re not in a rush—"

"We are, a moment in spring is worth a thousand gold~"

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