Wen Ning ignored Gu Beis dissuasion and insisted on going to the Lu Group.

  Gu Bei couldnt put his mind at ease and drove her to the Lus residence himself.

  At the entrance of the Lu Group, Wen Ning met Li Xinhao and Qiao Muxia.

  Li Xinhou saw Wen Ning and said, "Little miss, where have you been? Uncle Li has been worried all day."

  "Sorry, Uncle Li. Ive encountered some trouble." Wen Ning said apologetically.

  Qiao Mu Xia saw Wen Nings face didnt look too good, so he didnt ask again. "We can talk about it later when we get back, lets deal with the situation at hand first."

  Today is Lus bidding meeting, Qiao Mu Xia arrived at the entrance of Lus house in advance to cheer up Wen Ning.

  The result was that Wen Ni was nowhere to be seen, but Li Xinhou was found on the scene with his people and samples, rushing around in a flurry.

  As a good friend, Qiao Miao Xia did not hesitate to replace Wen Ning and helped Li Xinthick complete the entire bidding meeting.

  Qiao Mu Xia said to Wen Ning: "This morning at the bidding meeting, after Lus people saw the physical samples, they all lit up and expressed their liking for your design on the spot. After the bidding meeting ended, they also kept me and Manager Li back to discuss cooperation details. Because you were not present, there was no on-site signing."

  "As a result, an hour ago, we received a call from Mr. Lus person in charge, and we were out of luck. He changed his face as soon as he spoke, without any contractual spirit at all. I was just about to take someone to reason with him." Qiao Moxia said indignantly.

  After hearing the whole story, Wen Nings heart was clear, and this must be related to Shen Sihuan.

  Wen Ning reluctantly accepted this outcome and led the way into the Lu mansion.

  Li Xinhou saw the project manager, with a smile on his face: "Manager Wang, didnt you say this morning that this joint project is going to cooperate with us? Our general manager has arrived and can sign the contract now."

  Manager Wang awkwardly rubbed his nose, "Sorry, although your design is outstanding, after careful consideration, the company thinks that your qualifications and strength are not enough."

  These are just excuses, the real reason is that someone has spoken out against Lu and her collaboration.

  "Is Director Lu in the company? I can show him our products in person, and we can also offer a 3% discount on the quotation." Wen Ning said.

  "Sorry, our General Manager Lu is out on a business trip and not in the office."

  No contract, no betrayal, and Wenning couldnt hold anyone accountable either. Manager Wang finished speaking and made a please gesture.

  Helpless, Wen Ning could only take the person away.

  "You go out first, Ill go to the restroom."

  Qiao Miao Xia went to the bathroom and then got back on the elevator, but instead of pressing the 1st floor button, she pressed the 16th floor button - the floor where Lu Cheng Jings office was located.

  Her first job after graduation was at Lus, where she is familiar with the layout of the floors.

  The elevator opened and Secretary Lin from the CEOs office saw someone and exclaimed in surprise: "Deputy General Manager Qiao?"

  Qiao Miao Xia smiled and said, "I resigned last year. Xiao Lin, is Director Lu in the office?"

  "Really..."

  Qiao Mu Xia rushed for time and didnt wait for Secretary Lin to finish speaking before pushing open the door of the CEOs office.

  Behind the office desk, Lu Chengjing sat in a boss chair with a woman leaning against him.

  Big wavy curly hair, slender waist and raised buttocks, white shirt with two buttons open, two plump meatballs, deep cleavage.

  Qiao Miao leaned against the door frame, her tone playful: "Director Lu, I didnt disturb you while youre on a business trip in this leather chair, did I?"

  Lu Chengjing raised his eyes and glanced at the woman beside him, saying: "Director Ding, leave the materials here, you go down first."

  "Alright, Director Lu."

  Director Ding straightened up and walked away with a swaying gait, wearing high heels. As she passed by Qiao Miao Xias side, she deliberately made eye contact with her.

  Qiao Mu Xia strode forward, hands on the office desk, "Why are you going back on your word? Clearly Man Rou won today, and Wen Nings design is absolutely top-notch."

  Qiao Miao Xias anger exceeded Lu Cheng Jings expectations. "Why are you so angry? Is Wen Ning that important to you?"

  "Im angry, not just because Wen Ning is my good friend, but also because Lus family doesnt keep their word, despise fairness and maliciously suppress the weak!" Qiao Moxia said angrily.

  "If Lus company is so unbearable, why didnt you go to another company at the beginning? Why did you insist on coming to Lus?" Lu Chengjing retorted.

  Qiao Miao Xia was momentarily speechless, then calmed down a bit and asked, "Then tell me, whats the reason for this today?"

  Lu Chengjing didnt want to take the blame either, and didnt hide it, "You go back and ask your friend if she offended someone from the Shen family."

  Qiao Miao Xia was stunned for a moment and wanted to ask again, but her phone rang, Wen Ning called to urge her.

  Qiao Miao Xia picked up the phone and turned around to leave Lu Cheng Jings office.

  ……

  Qiao Mu Xia rushed downstairs to meet Wen Ning, and the group of people all looked gloomy with tears in their eyes, especially Wen Ning. Under the scorching sun, she was on the verge of collapse and could hardly stand up.

  In the past few days, she carefully understood Manrous accounts and found that it was not just a tight financial situation. Manrou also had a lot of debt on her back. If those old suppliers didnt show mercy and came to collect debts, Manrou would immediately go bankrupt.

  Losing the Lushi client, Manrous future is very uncertain.

  Gu Bei said to Wen Ning: "Dont think about work for now, Xiao Ning. You need a good rest. Why dont you come and stay at my place?"

  Wen Ning didnt want to be a burden, so he hesitated and said: "No need, I can stay at the company."

  Gu Bei Cheng still didnt feel at ease, "In this state of yours, you need someone to take care of you."

  Qiao Mu Xia said, "Ning Meng, you really do look weak. Dont be stubborn, todays matter isnt your fault, dont blame yourself. Dr. Gu, let Ning Meng stay at my place, dont worry."

  So Wenning moved into Qiao Xias small apartment.

  Wen Ning slumped on the sofa, her eyes closed as if she was about to faint.

  Qiao Mu Xia poured her a glass of water, "Whats going on? Where did the lively and energetic Ning Jie go?"

  "Xia Xia, I feel so tired."

  Qiao Miao Xia sat down beside her, measured her tone and asked: "Ning Meng, do you know anyone from the Shen family?"

  Wen Ning opened his eyes and looked at Qiao Zhenyao.

  Qiao Miao Xia spoke out Lu Cheng Jings words.

  "Lemon, did you really go abroad to study all these years? Tell me the truth, was it the Xie family who locked you up?"

  Qiao Miao Xia expressed her long-held suspicions.

  As bosom friends for three years in high school, even after taking the college entrance examination and going to different universities, they still maintained close contact.

  Five years ago, Wen Ni suddenly lost contact, Qiao Muxia looked for her everywhere, if she went abroad to study, how could there be no clues at all.

  At that time, Wen Nings mother was still hospitalized due to illness. How could Wen Ning put down his own mother and go abroad alone without even coming back for a last visit?

  Qiao Miao Xia couldnt figure it out no matter what, there was only one possibility: Wen Ning wasnt coming back, she was trapped.

  "Xia Xia," Wen Ning grasped Qiao Miao Xias hand, tears falling down.

  "Im pregnant..."

  (End of chapter)