Chapter 396: A Mind to Tease Him

Hearing their voices, Shen Nian realized that after Lu Cheng returned, she had actually forgotten about her two guests. She immediately felt a bit embarrassed.

"No need, no need. We know our way around here, so we’ll just head back on our own. You should stay home and keep Mr. Lu company!"

With that, Lin Jingyun and Zhang Ying even gave Lu Cheng a deliberate nod before opening the door and heading out, not giving Shen Nian any chance to insist on walking them out.

"Hey, why’d you leave so fast!"

Shen Nian had wanted to go after them, but she didn’t expect them to leave so quickly. She had no choice but to stop where she was and give Lu Cheng a helpless look.

Lu Cheng smiled as he looked at Shen Nian’s rare, helpless expression.

"It’s okay. We’ll make it up to them next time."

"Yeah, I guess that’s all we can do."

Shen Nian nodded. ’In any case, Lin Jingyun and Zhang Ying were sure to visit again. Today was just a special situation.’

But thinking of the "special situation" reminded Shen Nian of the other matter. Lin Jingyun had previously urged her to talk to Lu Cheng about it as soon as he returned.

’After all, it was best to handle something like this as soon as possible.’

’But looking at Lu Cheng, she wasn’t sure if he had even heard the rumors.’

’Judging by how things were before, the rumors seemed to have spread quite far. She just didn’t know if they had reached Lu Cheng’s ears.’

"I’m sorry, Xiao Nian, for what you’ve had to endure."

"Huh?"

Shen Nian looked at Lu Cheng. ’He’s apologizing right off the bat? What does that mean?’

"If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have been dragged into these rumors. Don’t worry, I’ll take care of everything."

’Huh? Shen Nian kept looking at Lu Cheng. So, his reaction meant he already knew about the rumors?’

’But if he already knew, was he only worried that I’d be angry or upset?’

’What about himself? Did he not have any feelings about it at all?’

’That can’t be right! He’s a man—how could he face such doubts and slander without any reaction? Especially a man like Lu Cheng!’

"So, you already know all about it?"

"Yeah, the director told me. To spread so quickly, the person responsible must be in the company. We’ll track them down soon."

"Okay."

’Shen Nian didn’t doubt Lu Cheng’s ability to do so, but that wasn’t what she was most concerned about!’

"So, aren’t you angry?"

"Of course I’m angry. How could they say those things about you!"

"..."

Shen Nian gave Lu Cheng a helpless look. ’True, the rumors had started by targeting me, but by now, the main point of the gossip had clearly shifted!’

"What they’re saying about me is no big deal. Besides, I have plenty of people who can vouch for me! The real issue is what they’re saying about *you*!"

"Huh?"

Lu Cheng looked at Shen Nian, confused. He clearly still hadn’t caught on.

From the moment he’d heard about the incident from Zhang Yuanjun, Lu Cheng had focused solely on how it affected Shen Nian, completely forgetting about his own part in it.

"..."

’Looking at Lu Cheng acting like this, how could she not understand! What was she supposed to say about him? He knew what happened, yet he only remembered that she might get angry or feel wronged, completely ignoring himself!’

But seeing Lu Cheng like this, Shen Nian was suddenly struck with the urge to tease him a little.