CHAPTER 93: CHAPTER 93: WHAT A COINCIDENCE, WE DON’T KNOW EACH OTHER

Xu Ru’an exclaimed, "Lu Yuan, your hand is injured."

Lu Yuan raised his hand and glanced at his palm, nonchalantly saying, "It’s nothing, just a scratch."

He had accidentally slipped earlier, using his hand to brace against a rock and getting scratched.

And it wasn’t an ordinary scratch; some of the wounds seemed quite deep, Xu Ru’an felt a bit guilty, "Sorry, it’s all because of me."

Lu Yuan joked, "It’s rare for you to apologize to me."

Xu Ru’an didn’t respond, just shook her shoulders.

Lu Yuan panicked, "Xu Ru’an, are you crying?"

Xu Ru’an didn’t speak, and Lu Yuan leaned in to see her eyes were red.

Lu Yuan quickly said, "Xu Ru’an, I’m fine, it’s just a scratch, nothing major. Don’t you always say I have thick skin? It doesn’t hurt."

Xu Ru’an wiped her tears with her hand, not speaking.

She pulled out a silk scarf from her bag and wrapped it around Lu Yuan’s hand,

Lu Yuan dared not move, afraid that any movement might upset Xu Ru’an again.

He let her bandage his wound.

"I forgot to bring medicine, let’s just wrap it for now." Xu Ru’an’s voice carried a hint of sobbing,

Lu Yuan said, "It’s nothing, just a scratch, not a big deal."

Xu Ru’an pursed her lips, staying silent.

She didn’t argue with him, leaving Lu Yuan unsure of what to do.

Lu Yuan: "Xu Ru’an, don’t be like this, I’m not used to it."

Xu Ru’an looked up at Lu Yuan: "Though I’m grateful you saved me this time, I still won’t be nice to you in the future."

After saying that, Xu Ru’an turned and walked away.

Lu Yuan watched her leaving figure and helplessly smiled.

He followed after her.

Sang Yu saw Xu Ru’an returning, "Ru’an, you’re back. Just in time, we’re ready to continue going up."

If Xu Ru’an hadn’t returned, Sang Yu was about to look for her.

Xu Ru’an didn’t make a sound, which Sang Yu found a bit strange; it wasn’t like Xu Ru’an’s usual behavior.

"Ru’an, what’s wrong?" Sang Yu asked in confusion.

Xu Ru’an finally said, "Nothing, nothing, let’s keep going."

Sang Yu looked at Xu Ru’an, feeling she looked a little odd, with slightly red eyes, as if she had cried.

But since Xu Ru’an didn’t want to talk, Sang Yu didn’t press further.

When they all stood up to continue uphill, Lu Yuan returned.

Lu Yuan followed unhurriedly behind them, and when Sang Yu turned back, she accidentally noticed the handkerchief on Lu Yuan’s hand.

It seemed familiar, like the one she saw Xu Ru’an with in the car.

How did that handkerchief end up with Lu Yuan?

Sang Yu couldn’t help but wonder if something had happened just now.

But seeing Xu Ru’an’s demeanor, she guessed even asking wouldn’t lead to answers.

Forget it, she decided not to worry too much.

She continued climbing slowly alongside Lu Yaya.

...

"Jingming, you came back just in time. The mayor’s office has a dinner tomorrow, and we might have to attend."

Jiang Jingming’s eyes flashed, "Dinner?"

"Yeah, it’s said to be a welcome dinner for the new mayor," Xu Cheng said.

Xu Cheng also found it strange because the mayor had been here for a month already.

But in official circles, this was normal; some people always needed an excuse to network.

They just didn’t know who was linking up with whom this time.

Jiang Jingming considered his investigation progress and said, "I understand. What time tomorrow?"

Xu Cheng shook his head, "Not sure yet, but probably in the afternoon."

Jiang Jingming: "Okay."

Xu Cheng: "By the way, how’s your investigation going?"

Jiang Jingming: "There are some leads."

Xu Cheng asked again, "How confident are you this time?"

Jiang Jingming confidently said, "Not confident."

Xu Cheng paused, surprised by the answer, since Jiang Jingming usually wouldn’t attempt something without confidence.

Jiang Jingming: "But I believe there will be a way forward."

Xu Cheng nodded, smiling wryly, "Alright, just let me know if you need any help."

Jiang Jingming: "Yes, Director."

Next day

Jiang Jingming and Xu Cheng appeared together at Sea City Restaurant at four thirty in the afternoon.

"Brother Jingming." Wei Lai and his friends were also there, and upon seeing Jiang Jingming, Wei Lai greeted him.

Xu Cheng glanced at Jiang Jingming, who nodded slightly.

Xu Cheng went upstairs first.

"Brother Jingming, what brings you here?" Wei Lai asked, noting Jiang Jingming in casual wear.

Jiang Jingming: "Just some business."

Wei Lai: "Ah, I hope I didn’t interrupt you?"

Jiang Jingming: "No."

Wei Lai: "By the way, Brother Jingming, when you’re free, I’ll come visit you at your place, okay?"

He didn’t want to visit when Jiang Jingming wasn’t home.

Mostly, he missed Sang Yu’s delicious food.

He felt there was nothing more tempting than Sang Yu’s egg tarts in such a big place.

Recently, dining with friends felt tasteless.

But Jiang Jingming seemed very busy lately, not home during the day.

And he didn’t want to disturb the couple at night.

Jiang Jingming: "Some other day."

Wei Lai: "Alright, Brother Jingming, let me know when you’re free then."

Jiang Jingming: "Alright."

Wei Lai: "Then I won’t bother you, Brother Jingming."

After saying their goodbyes, Jiang Jingming went upstairs, while Wei Lai prepared to leave.

These days, Lu Ting had been waiting at the restaurant’s entrance, never encountering Wei Lai.

This time she finally saw him.

Seeing Wei Lai come out, she immediately approached, accidentally bumping into him.

Wei Lai staggered a few steps back, showing Lu Ting’s impact strength.

"Wei Lai!" Wei Lai’s friend promptly supported him, preventing a fall.

Yet Lu Ting directly fell to the ground.

She couldn’t help but cry out in pain.

Wei Lai waved his hand, "I’m fine."

He rubbed his chest, looked at Lu Ting on the ground, and said, "Comrade, are you alright?"

Lu Ting couldn’t control her force purely because of her excitement.

Hearing Wei Lai’s words, she squeaked, "I’m fine."

Lu Ting expected Wei Lai to help her up.

But after a while, Wei Lai made no move.

Later, a man accompanying them said, "Since you’re okay, comrade, why aren’t you getting up?"

They mainly worried people might think they bullied a young girl.

Lu Ting froze, her face awkward; she slowly got up.

She shyly looked at Wei Lai, "Comrade, what a coincidence, meeting again."

Wei Lai: "???"

His companions asked, "Wei Lai, do you know her?"

Wei Lai shook his head, "I don’t know her."

He genuinely didn’t know Lu Ting.

Lu Ting’s face turned pale upon hearing Wei Lai’s words.

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