NCCnovel Chapter 371: Rich Family Ethics Drama
Chapter 371: Rich Family Ethics Drama
Lu Jie's heart skipped a beat. She knew very well that none of the Zheng siblings were easy to deal with.
She faked a cough and stepped forward, "Ms. Zheng and Brother Hengyi have a really good relationship, like conjoined twins."
As she spoke, she forced a smile, but there was a hint of sarcasm in that smile.
Zheng Xuan took the opportunity to pull his hand away and said to Zheng Rui with a serious face: "Zheng Rui, call someone."
His voice was low and majestic, trying to make Zheng Rui restrain herself.
Zheng Rui finally looked at Lu Jie straight in the eye, her expression changing instantly: "What kind of random person is worthy of being called sister by me?"
As she spoke, her arm seemed to be welded to Zheng Xuan's arm, tightly holding him, as if declaring her sovereignty to Lu Jie.
Zheng Xuan frowned and pushed her away, saying in a cold tone: "This is my girlfriend, please show some respect."
There was a hint of anger in his eyes, and he was dissatisfied with Zheng Rui's rudeness.
The word "girlfriend" pierced Zheng Rui's heart like a needle. She bit her lip and sneered, "Brother, is this kind of stuff worthy of you?"
As she spoke, she suddenly held Zheng Xuan's arm even tighter, as if she was fighting with Lu Jie for some rare treasure.
Blood rushed to Lu Jie's forehead, his fists clenched so tightly that they made crackling sounds, and the anger in his heart had reached its peak.
Zheng Rui, however, leaned in closer like a fighting cock: "Lu Corporation is almost bankrupt, right? Are you pestering my brother to sell yourself to save the company?"
Her words were like poisonous arrows, shooting at Lu Jie's vital points.
These words made Lu Jie's temples throb. She suppressed her anger and put on a cold smile: "Miss Zheng is so concerned about my family's business, why not just invest in it?"
As she spoke, she straightened her back, a hint of stubbornness in her eyes, and looked at Zheng Rui without fear.
Zheng Xuan pulled Lu Jie back with a dark face: "Enough! It's not your place to butt in on my business!"
There was a hint of fatigue and helplessness in his voice, and he was tired of this farce.
The onlookers were already stunned. This wealthy family ethics drama was even more exciting than the 8 o'clock drama.
They were whispering to each other, and the sounds of discussion were one after another.
Zheng Rui stomped her feet in anger, her face flushed red with anger, like a ripe tomato.
Zheng Xuan hugged Lu Jie and turned to leave. His steps were quick, as if he wanted to escape from this place of trouble as soon as possible.
Lu Jie shook off his hand, and Zheng Xuan realized that her face was frighteningly pale, like a piece of white paper.
Just as she was about to ask, Lu Jie suddenly turned around and stared at Zheng Rui, her almond-shaped eyes as big as copper bells - did she look like she was going to tear someone apart on the spot?
Her eyes were filled with anger and unwillingness, like an enraged lion.
Just when the situation was tense, the door of the banquet hall suddenly opened.
The crystal chandelier was so bright that it made one dizzy, and the sound of people gossiping below was like the buzzing of flies.
But everyone's eyes were fixed on the tall figure at the door.
It was Su Heng.
"Wow, Master Su is willing to do me a favor?"
"Haven't you heard? He's been hanging out with the Zheng family's daughter lately!"
"This is the prelude to a marriage!"
The crowd's discussions sounded again, like a pot of boiling water.
Su Heng was wrapped in a dark-colored suit. The well-tailored fabric made his shoulders broad, his legs long, and his posture upright.
Wherever he went, there was a faint fragrance in the air, and his unique temperament made people look sideways.
He watched Lu Jie's heart with his eyes and nose, and went straight to protect her, just like an old hen protecting her chicks. His caring attitude made people feel his love for Lu Jie.
"elder brother!"
Lu Jie's eyes curved into crescents, surprise written all over her face.
The moment she saw Su Heng, she felt like she had seen a savior, and the grievances and anger in her heart instantly found an outlet to vent.
Su Heng's lips curled up slightly as he glanced at the confronting brother and sister.
His dark pupils were bottomless, like two dry wells emitting a cold light.
Zheng Xuan became furious upon seeing this - this evil spirit was clearly coming for Xiao Jie!
A hint of jealousy and unwillingness flashed in his eyes, and he was dissatisfied with Su Heng's appearance.
"Mr. Su."
Zheng Xuan separated the two of them with his arm and extended his hand with a forced smile, "Nice to meet you again."
There was a hint of hypocrisy in his smile, trying to hide his inner emotions.
Su Heng touched his fingertips perfunctorily, then turned to stare at Lu Jie: "Uncle Lu seems to think highly of this kid?"
His voice was low and calm, making it difficult to read his thoughts.
"That's right." Lu Jie shrugged slightly, raising her shoulders slightly and then slowly lowering them, her movements full of helplessness.
The corners of her mouth pulled up into a slightly bitter smile, which inexplicably gave off a sense of loneliness under the bright lights of the banquet hall.
"He insisted that I accompany the prince to study." As she spoke, she deliberately prolonged her tone, trying to create a light-hearted and teasing atmosphere. At the same time, she quickly raised her eyes and looked straight at Su Heng, her eyes full of anxiety and help. She wished she could convey her complicated situation at the moment to the other party through this glance, hoping that he could understand.
Su Heng was a sharp-minded person and instantly understood the deep meaning in Lu Jie's eyes.
His gaze was like a sharp cold light, and instantly turned to Zheng Rui who was hiding behind Zheng Xuan.
Zheng Rui, who was just like a proud peacock, showing off and flaunting her power, seemed to be under a spell the moment Su Heng's gaze swept over her. She instantly wilted and became a quail with its head huddled in its huddles.
Zheng Rui's hands were tightly gripping the hem of her skirt, her knuckles turning white from the force. Her originally bright and charming eyes were now full of avoidance, and she didn't dare to look Su Heng in the eye.
She opened her lips slightly, her voice drifting and trembling uncontrollably as she spoke, "Just now...just now we were chatting."
As she spoke, she subconsciously hid her body behind Zheng Xuan, trying to use Zheng Xuan's tall figure to cover up her current embarrassment and guilt.
Su Heng's gaze slowly shifted from Zheng Rui to Zheng Xuan. He narrowed his eyes slightly, a chill in his gaze, and spoke in a cold, questioning voice, "I heard someone is making up a story about my sister?"
The sound seemed to be wrapped in the cold winter wind, making the surrounding air cool down a bit in an instant.
"Misunderstanding." When Zheng Xuan heard this, he forced a very forced smile on his face. That smile was like a cracked porcelain, with obvious embarrassment and awkwardness.
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, and he blinked rapidly while hurriedly explaining, "Xiao Jie knows the limits best. Mr. Su, don't believe everything you hear."
As he spoke, he subconsciously raised his hand to touch his nose, his eyes wandering, trying to defuse the tense crisis by changing the subject.
Looking at Zheng Xuan's expression, Lu Jie secretly complained in her heart and almost couldn't help rolling her eyes.
She snorted in her heart, what a shame it is that this white lotus doesn't go to sing! Look at his feigned innocence, so hypocritical. She mocked him in her heart, but kept a straight face.
"Really?" Su Heng raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Xiao Jie with a hint of suspicion and scrutiny.