Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Blessing You

“You directly found a new supplier? The investigation results aren’t out yet…”

“It’s not a new supplier; it’s just a temporary solution to fill in the missing materials, so it won’t delay the construction schedule, and won’t affect anything if the original materials are recovered.”

After hearing what Qiao Yi said, Xiao Ting realized her own fixed thinking had limited her mind, focused only on finding the truth, forgetting about the most important matter.

“With these materials, the construction site can resume work, and there’s no rush for the investigation of the truth now.”

Xiao Ting greatly appreciated Qiao Yi’s decision, feeling relieved as if a heavy stone had been lifted off her heart, and a smile finally appeared on her face.

Watching Qiao Yi efficiently arranging the follow-up matters, Xiao Ting’s admiration for her grew stronger.

Compared to the useless Qiao Xin, Qiao Yi was nothing like what she seemed.

Xiao Ting knew what Qiao Yi was like during their school days, so when she heard that Lu Yanchuan and Qiao Yi were married and their relationship was very good, Xiao Ting felt more jealousy than thinking Qiao Yi was not worthy of Lu Yanchuan.

However, after working with Qiao Yi, Xiao Ting’s perception of her gradually changed.

“How about we go for a drink tonight? To celebrate our successful risk avoidance?”

Xiao Ting didn’t really want to dine with Qiao Yi, but facing Qiao Yi’s kind gaze, she inexplicably agreed.

Perhaps because she felt upset, Xiao Ting and Qiao Yi didn’t talk much and silently finished a whole bottle of red wine.

Initially, Qiao Yi thought Xiao Ting was worried about the project, but seeing Xiao Ting’s state becoming increasingly unusual, Qiao Yi finally spoke up to stop her from drinking more.

“Miss Xiao, you’ve had too much to drink, we should go back now. I can take you home; where do you live?”

Xiao Ting shook her head and suddenly grabbed Qiao Yi’s hand, looking up at her.

“You know, I fell in love with Lu Yanchuan when I was in college.”

In her 23 years of life, Qiao Yi had never encountered such a situation–having her husband’s employee confide her secret love for her husband to her?

Who could tell her, what should she do now?

The words not only stunned Qiao Yi but left Xiao Ting herself shocked too.

Actually, she wasn’t really drunk. With her alcohol tolerance honed by years in the business world, one bottle of red wine was nothing.

But even if it’s minimal, the alcohol still coaxed Xiao Ting to reveal the secret she had hidden for many years.

Once a secret is spoken, it’s no longer so difficult to express thereafter.

Qiao Yi sat back in her place, deciding to patiently listen to Xiao Ting’s story.

Xiao Ting and Lu Yanchuan were alumni from the same school; Xiao Ting was two grades above Lu Yanchuan. Although Lu Yanchuan rarely appeared in school, since his enrollment, Xiao Ting had always heard rumors about him.

He was handsome, talented, wealthy, and a man of integrity–the dream prince of all the female students in the school.

It wasn’t until Lu Yanchuan graduated and took over Lu Group that the frenzy about him gradually settled in the school.

Among all the little fans of Lu Yanchuan, Xiao Ting had never told anyone about her feelings but she was just as persistent.

After graduation, Xiao Ting joined Lu Group, and her interactions with Lu Yanchuan increased.

The closer she got to Lu Yanchuan, the more resolute her feelings became, driven by this love, Xiao Ting eventually became Lu Yanchuan’s chief assistant.

She never thought of marrying Lu Yanchuan; watching over him from behind was enough for her.

But Lu Yanchuan actually got married!

He married a woman notorious for being a debauchee out of nowhere!

“Do you know? When I found out Mr. Lu was marrying a debauchee, I couldn’t accept it at all! I always thought that Mr. Lu, being such a perfect man, no one could match him!”

Qiao Yi broke into a cold sweat listening to this, secretly thinking that the power of unrequited love was terrifying. Lu Yanchuan, a man seen as cold-blooded and perverse in the eyes of others, seemed unattainably perfect in Xiao Ting’s eyes!

Hearing what Xiao Ting said, it didn’t feel like she was complimenting her!

However, Qiao Yi didn’t interrupt Xiao Ting, instead, she quietly continued listening.

“I’ve always disliked you, and indeed you are just as I imagined, unworthy and unambitious.”

Hey, hey, hey! She’s already being selflessly giving by listening like a confidant, isn’t Xiao Ting going a bit too far with her complaints!

Qiao Yi’s moodiness didn’t affect Xiao Ting, who continued after sniffing her nose.

“Now I finally realize, Mr. Lu choosing you wasn’t without reason. You are different from the rest, what others value you don’t care about, and what you insist on is often unnoticed by others.”

“You are special. From the first time Mr. Lu personally stood up for you, I knew you held a unique place in Mr. Lu’s heart.”

“I’ve lost, but I wish you both well.”

After saying the last line, Xiao Ting drained the glass of alcohol, pushed away Qiao Yi who came to support her, and walked out alone.

She walked step by step, her bent back slowly straightening up, as if she had shed some burden.

“Why are you here?”

Qiao Yi walked out of the restaurant, and immediately saw the low-profile black sedan across the street, and the man showing his profile in the back seat.

Her heavy heart turned to joy upon seeing Lu Yanchuan, and she joyfully ran over and sat next to him.

“It’s late, I came to take you home.”

“Hehehe…”

Qiao Yi got into the car, leaned on Lu Yanchuan’s body, and couldn’t stop snickering.

Lu Yanchuan felt uneasy from her laughter, placed his hand on Qiao Yi’s head to try and restrain her, but she caught his arm and hugged it close.

“Let’s go home! Hurry home!”

Praised by a love rival, she couldn’t possibly tell Lu Yanchuan.

Blessed by a love rival, she definitely wouldn’t tell Lu Yanchuan either!

Thinking of Xiao Ting who just left in despair, and then looking at Qiao Yi who seemed as cheerful as if she ate a bird’s joy, Lu Yanchuan guessed parts of the truth and couldn’t help but laugh along.

“Alright, let’s go home.”

Compared to Lu Yanchuan and Qiao Yi’s sweet and tender affection, the Bai Family’s situation could be described as gloomy and miserable.

Initially, with Lu Ming’s protection, the blow to the Bai Family had softened, but now Lu Ming himself was in peril, let alone provide any help to the Bai Family!

“Our deal is over! Don’t call me again in the future, unless you want your scandals to be known by everyone!”

Bai Lingling was hung up on by Lu Ming once again, furious to the point of almost smashing her phone, yet she had to make the call again.

“Lu Ming, I have another cooperation to discuss with you!”