CHAPTER 450: CHAPTER 450: CANNOT DENY IT

Sang Ning stopped in her tracks, and Lu Yujing didn’t bother to explain further, just smiled coldly.

Sang Ning disliked people provoking her without stating their purpose clearly. Although annoyed, she didn’t want to ask actively, so she replied perfunctorily, "You said you were lending a hand, so just do it, but don’t expect me to thank you."

Lu Yujing’s cold smile froze instantly. She originally intended to play a psychological game with Sang Ning, expecting Sang Ning to break down first, but Sang Ning acted indifferent, completely unfazed.

Waiting for Sang Ning to ask proactively was impossible. Lu Yujing turned to confirm the cameraman was still shooting with a long-range lens, then dropped all pretense and directly asked, "So, how does it feel to be dating Li Juezhou?"

"It’s okay." Sang Ning replied casually.

Anyone who followed the gossip online during that time would know about her relationship with Li Juezhou. Sang Ning didn’t overthink it, just felt a bit surprised that Lu Yujing was interested in such entertainment industry gossip.

Sang Ning’s seemingly tough yet soft attitude made Lu Yujing feel like she was hitting a pile of soft cotton; even indirect probing didn’t work.

"Did you know that I used to be with Li Juezhou?" Lu Yujing declared emphatically, her gaze unwavering.

If she had been perfunctory before, now Sang Ning’s expression finally turned serious.

However, Sang Ning didn’t respond, just looked steadily at Lu Yujing. From a distance, it seemed she was genuinely listening to Lu Yujing speak.

[How strange, when did Sang Ning and Lu Yujing become close enough to share secrets alone?]

[What secret could they possibly have that we shouldn’t hear? Can the camera give us a closer view so we can listen in?]

[I don’t think they’re sharing secrets, more like they’re about to engage in a life-or-death battle.]

Sang Ning remained silent, and Lu Yujing started to panic, but forced herself not to show it, "You know the Lu Family and the Li Family have been on good terms for generations. You know Li Juezhou and I grew up together, and the undersea hotel on New Island was built for me, right?"

"I didn’t know." Sang Ning still spoke calmly, her face revealing no flaws, "But now I do. However, I doubt what you’re saying."

Sang Ning’s gaze was so sharp it seemed to pierce through all lies, making Lu Yujing feel intense psychological pressure.

But recalling what she overheard of Li Haidong and Li Juezhou’s conversation earlier, Lu Yujing regained her confidence and smirked, "What, don’t believe me? You can call Li Juezhou now to confirm."

Lu Yujing stared intently at Sang Ning, but she made no move, "No need to confirm. Even if it’s true, so what? What’s your purpose in telling me this?"

Sang Ning’s heart skipped a beat; it would be a lie to say she didn’t feel hurt, but she didn’t let the emotion show.

Without waiting for Lu Yujing to speak, Sang Ning spoke out first, "So, your goal is to tell me you’re Li Juezhou’s muse, and because you went abroad to chase your dreams, you broke up with him. Now, seeing him with a girlfriend, you’re upset and want him to break up with me, so you two can get back together, right?"

"Ah? Um...yes, that’s it." Lu Yujing was stunned for a few seconds. She didn’t expect Sang Ning to have scripted the scenario for her, but the script wasn’t what she intended to portray.

Her intention tonight was merely to sow discord between Sang Ning and Li Juezhou and plant a seed of doubt in Sang Ning’s heart.

Lu Yujing had overheard Li Haidong’s call to Li Juezhou, knowing that Li Juezhou wasn’t watching Sang Ning’s livestream, indicating he didn’t care about her. Their relationship was fragile.

Apart from the fragility of Sang Ning and Li Juezhou’s relationship, Lu Yujing dared to provoke because of Sang Ning’s proud personality.

In the past few days of interaction, she noticed Sang Ning wouldn’t easily bow or soften. If she were to question Li Juezhou, she wouldn’t do it, and over time, this might create cracks in their relationship.

But Lu Yujing gambled right; Sang Ning indeed had no intention to question Li Juezhou, but she had already planted seeds of distrust toward him. She felt questioning him might still receive deceitful words.

"If that’s the case, you should go talk to Li Juezhou yourself. Why tell me? Do you want me to pass on the message?" Sang Ning’s emotion remained stable, no sign of anger.

This time, Lu Yujing didn’t know how to reply, standing there dumbfounded.

Sang Ning curled her lips in a slightly mocking arc, patted Lu Yujing’s shoulder, and said encouragingly, "Sorry, I don’t have a habit of passing messages. If you can’t let him go, just go to him directly and chase love courageously. I’ve always had the virtue of match-making. If you get together after, I won’t interfere between you two."

"I’m tired, going back to sleep now. As for you, suit yourself." Sang Ning departed, leaving Lu Yujing alone.

She found it quite meaningless, no wonder Lu Yujing’s gaze wasn’t friendly from the first meeting.

She also couldn’t understand why Lu Yujing harbored such baseless malice towards her over a man.

If Lu Yujing wanted to compete with her in other aspects, she’d welcome it anytime; healthy competition fosters growth.

But if it was just over a man, then she wouldn’t compete. There are plenty of men with two legs in the world, and besides, she wasn’t that desperate for men.

Although she still felt a little unwilling to part with Li Juezhou, meandering for such a womanizing man who causes women to vie over him was not worth it. Better to give him up early.

Sang Ning left, and Lu Yujing remained in place pondering whether her attempt to sow discord succeeded. Sang Ning seemed impenetrable like a steel barrel.

After returning to the hotel, Sang Ning appeared not to care about Lu Yujing’s words but secretly couldn’t resist looking up information on the Lu Family online.

In an old report, she found one mentioning both the Lu Family and Lu Yujing, with a headline about the Lu Family heiress abandoning her inheritance to chase dreams. Below was a photo of Lu Yujing in a ballet outfit dancing.

It seemed Lu Yujing’s identity was genuine, but it remained uncertain whether her relationship with Li Juezhou was true.

Looking at the quietly flowing seawater outside the glass, Sang Ning chose not to think further and went to sleep.

Regardless of the truth between Lu Yujing and Li Juezhou, the fact that Li Juezhou deceived her was undeniable. This hotel was the best proof; he couldn’t deny it even if he wanted to!