Shen Lanyi took a few steps towards Lu Chenyu under huge pressure and plucked up her courage to walk to his side, whispering, " Mr. Lu, I didn't sleep well last night and my hands were weak somehow, so I spilled the water. Would you like to listen to the subsequent report?"

Narrowing his sharp eyes, Lu Chenyu stared at the light-colored scarf around the woman's neck. Only he knew what it was like beneath the scarf.

He said, "It's a waste of time to listen to it. The result will not come out today and neither shall we announce it here."

Shen Lanyi smiled, secretly grabbing the corner of his clothes and pulling him hard into the room. And then she said, "Mr. Lu, I implore you to at least listen to the report before departing. Regardless of its efficacy, your attention will be greatly appreciated."

Lu Chenyu's face was cold and impassive. Despite her efforts to push him away, he remained there unmoved.

Seeing this, Qin Wu raised his eyebrows and turned back with a smile. He pulled out a chair and sat down, saying, "Mr. Lu is busy with work and needs to go back to the company now. I'll stay and listen to the report."

The principal heaved a sigh of relief. In this case, Qin Wu would like to stay, which was a great honor and hope for them.

Lu Chenyu snorted when he saw that Shen Lanyi had let go of his hand. He turned around and walked out.

The meeting went very smoothly. Even the air was fresh when Lu Chenyu was not around. Although Qin Wu refrained from sharing his opinion, it became apparent to everyone that it was reasonable for the Lu Group to assign someone to stay and conclude the meeting, given Lu Chenyu's volatile emotions.

After Qin Wu left, the leaders' attention was focused on Shen Lanyi, a young teacher who was merely asked to fill in for a number of absent individuals. In this gathering of prominent figures, her name stood out in a peculiar manner.

Mr. Liu patted Shen Lanyi on the shoulder and said, "Shen, your courage is commendable."

Shen Lanyi had been busy the whole day. The first thing she did when she got home from work was taking a shower.

At this time, she stood in front of the mirror and looked at the bruises on her fair skin. Her legs were still sore. She dragged her heavy body and turned on the shower. When she recalled what had happened last night, she realized that the culprit was her best friend, Lin Weiwei, whom she had not seen for a long time.

Due to the intense competition at school for the project from Lu's Enterprise, these novice educators had been preoccupied. It was not until now that she remembered to call Lin Weiwei.

Lin Weiwei!

"Hello! Darling! Just remember me after work? I'm at the nightclub. Do you want to come over?" As soon as the phone was connected, Lin Weiwei called Shen Lanyi out to play.

"Lin Weiwei! I have something to ask you! Yesterday, when you came to Haicheng City, I accompanied you to drink. So why did you neglect me when I got drunk?" Shen Lanyi was filled with fury, feeling betrayed by her dear friend whom she treated wholeheartedly.

"Sis, what are you talking about? Oh, I remember. Last night, when we went to the shore pub to drink, you hugged a handsome man and cried to go with him. I couldn't stop you!"

Shen Lanyi raised her voice and said, "Lin Weiwei! Don't you know what I look like when I'm drunk? How could you let me go with him!"

Lin Weiwei snorted and said, "How should you show no gratitude, Shen Lanyi. I know that man. He is Mr. Lu of the Lu's Group. Although Lu Chenyu is cruel and merciless, he is also noble and self-restraint. There are no promiscuous women around him. You hugged him, but he didn't push you away. Instead, he took you away. Dear, you are so lucky. How can I ruin your fortune!"

Shen Lanyi held her forehead helplessly, letting out a sigh, "But Lin Weiwei, I already have a boyfriend."

Lin Weiwei tapped the table and yelled, "What?! Is he Su Jin'an who has been chasing after you? How long have you been together? You didn't even tell me!"

"The day before you came to Haicheng City."

"Well, dear, I was wrong. Wait for me. I'll go to your house now!"

Shen Lanyi was extremely tired. What kind of friend she had made!

After taking a shower, she wrapped herself in the bathrobe and fell onto the bed to wait for Lin Weiwei. Her mind was in a mess. The sudden appearance of Lu Chenyu reminded her of some bad memories. It was as if she had returned to that winter when she was 16 years old, walking alone in the boundless darkness.

Shen Lanyi fell asleep. In her dream, Lu Chenyu, whom she had not seen for many years, had turned into a wolf. He chased after her upon seeing her and was determined to bite her until her last breath.

She was startled awake abruptly, and then she heard the doorbell ringing.

Shen Lanyi walked to open the door wearing her bunny slippers. Assuming it must be Lin Weiwei seeking her, she neglected to verify the visitor's identity through the peephole.

When she opened the door, the cold air blew over, making Shen Lanyi shiver. Her eyes widened as she caught sight of a black suit for men. Lifting her gaze, a man with slender figure and well-defined features obstructed her view.

Shen Lanyi woke up in an instant and was about to close the door when Lu Chenyu grabbed her and pushed her into the room.

Shen Lanyi was knocked against the wall. When she was in a daze, she saw that Lu Chenyu seemed to have come to his own territory and was looking around her 100-square-meter house.

The unique scent of sandalwood for men in the air made Shen Lanyi feel extremely uncomfortable, which reminded her of what had happened last night. It was also this smell that enveloped her, making her indulge in sex and lose her mind.