Jiang Mengxin stood by the window, her mind in a turmoil.
Xu Qin was even more frantic, buzzing around like a headless fly, making endless calls to various people, hoping someone would help her. But alas, no one paid her any mind.
"These scumbags!" Xu Qin cursed. "They were all so fawning before, but when real trouble strikes, they all vanish faster than a fart in the wind! I'm so angry, so angry!"
Mother and daughter were both in deep despair.
At this moment.
The office door opened, and Secretary Xiao Yao rushed in excitedly, exclaiming, "President Jiang, good news!"
Just the phrase 'good news' made Jiang Mengxin's expression change.
She seemed to have an inkling of what was to come.
"What good news?" Jiang Mengxin asked eagerly.
Xiao Yao reported, "According to reports from the church, that demon, Lei Li, who was harassing you, has been killed!"
Boom!!!
Jiang Mengxin and Xu Qin were both startled.
Xu Qin's eyes widened, unable to believe that Lu Ming could have done this. She kept shaking her head.
"Killed?" Jiang Mengxin said in disbelief. "Lei Li is the King of Assassins! How could he be killed? Even though Lu Ming's skills are quite good, he's definitely no match for the King of Assassins."
"It wasn't Lu Ming," Xiao Yao clarified. "It was General Murong?"
Jiang Mengxin was even more bewildered. "General Murong? She's an old enemy of our Jiang family! How could she possibly help me?"
"The specific reasons are unclear," Xiao Yao explained. "In short, General Murong took action and killed Lei Li. Lei Li's body has already been handled by the police. President Jiang, your crisis is over!"
Jiang Mengxin sank into her chair.
Her long-tense nerves finally found release.
"I bet right!" she exclaimed. "Lu Ming didn't disappoint me. This time, he truly solved my problem."
"Him?" Xu Qin scoffed. "Xiao Yao clearly said it was General Murong who killed Lei Li. What does that good-for-nothing grave keeper have to do with it?"
Uh...
It did seem to be the case.
But!
Jiang Mengxin had a faint suspicion that Lu Ming had orchestrated everything, leading Murong Shuang to eliminate Lei Li.
Thinking back, ever since Lu Ming came to the Jiang family, many troubles, though not directly resolved by him, were somehow sorted out in various ways.
Whatever Lu Ming said would come true.
Lu Ming was indeed full of mystery.
Jiang Mengxin tentatively suggested, "Perhaps Lu Ming used some subtle means to instigate a fight between General Murong and Lei Li?"
Xu Qin let out a cold laugh. "Stop talking nonsense. General Murong is such a prominent figure. How could she be tricked by that useless Lu Ming? In my opinion, Lei Li must have offended General Murong in the past, which is why Mu Rong Shuang came to seek revenge. It's as simple as that."
Is that so?
Is it really that simple?
Ding ling ling... Jiang Mengxin's phone rang. It was Lu Ming calling.
Jiang Mengxin answered.
Lu Ming's voice came through, "Mengxin, the matter with Lei Li has been resolved. He will no longer pose a threat to you. You can rest assured."
Indeed!
The battle between Lei Li and Murong Shuang must have been orchestrated by Lu Ming.
Though she didn't know what methods Lu Ming had used, Jiang Mengxin was still very grateful to him.
Uncharacteristically, Jiang Mengxin said softly, "Lu Ming, thank you."
This 'thank you' startled everyone, especially Xu Qin. It was the first time she had ever seen her daughter express gratitude towards Lu Ming.
Lu Ming replied with a smile, "We are engaged. It's only right that I help you. No need for thanks."
The more he said that, the warmer Jiang Mengxin's heart felt.
Afterward.
Jiang Mengxin even wanted to invite Lu Ming back to her side, back to the Jiang family's main residence.
However, before she could speak, Lu Ming on the other end of the line said, "There's a lot to handle at Xunrong. I have to go. I'll hang up now."
Beep... The call ended.
Looking at the hung-up phone, Jiang Mengxin's expression turned melancholic.
Yes, the current Lu Ming no longer belonged solely to her, but to Xunrong, to Jiang Lan.
It was Jiang Mengxin who had personally driven Lu Ming away.
To be honest, Jiang Mengxin regretted it.
Lu Ming was the only one who had extended a helping hand when she was in trouble, and he had indeed solved her problems, helping her through her difficulties.
For the first time, Jiang Mengxin felt a little bit of affection for Lu Ming.
It was just a pity that this affection had come too late.
Xu Qin noticed something was amiss and asked with a frown, "Daughter, you seem a bit off. Why do you look a little sad?"
Jiang Mengxin forced a smile. "No, Mom, you're overthinking it."
"Really?" Xu Qin continued. "Why do I feel like you're a bit reluctant to let Lu Ming go? Could it be... you've developed feelings for him?"
Jiang Mengxin was startled and waved her hands repeatedly. "No, no, Mom, you're thinking too much. How could I possibly develop feelings for a useless grave keeper?"
Xu Qin nodded. "That's true. Mengxin, you must be careful of that useless Lu Ming. Although he has no real skills, he knows a lot of underhanded tricks. Your sister Xiao Lan is completely infatuated with him. You must not repeat her mistake."
Jiang Mengxin stated with certainty, "I will absolutely not fall for that good-for-nothing!"
Afterward, Jiang Mengxin escorted Xu Qin out.
When Jiang Mengxin returned to her office alone and closed the door, loneliness and solitude enveloped her.
Though she claimed not to have feelings, her heart had already flown to Lu Ming.
Women are strange.
When you have them, you don't cherish them at all. But when you lose them, and see them taken by someone else, you become incredibly reluctant to let go.
Regret, pain.
If I had known this would happen, why did I do it in the first place?
If Jiang Mengxin hadn't used various means to force Lu Ming away, he would be guarding her side right now, not Jiang Lan's.
It was too late for regret.
Jiang Mengxin patted her cheeks and muttered to herself, "Jiang Mengxin, you are the head of the Jiang family, the female CEO of Jiang Enterprises, high and mighty. How can you develop feelings for the useless Lu Ming just because of a small favor? There are plenty of good men in the world. I believe you will find a perfectly excellent man worthy of you!"
Jiang Mengxin encouraged herself, desperately trying to push Lu Ming out of her mind.
Little did she know.
Love is a strange thing. When it doesn't come, you try every means but can't get it.
But when it arrives, even if you build walls of iron and copper, it can easily breach the defenses of your heart, plunging you deep into its depths.
Once smitten, it becomes difficult to withdraw.