220 IS IT TRUE? (1/2)
When Hu Lei arrived at the restaurant, she was led into a private dining room by Qi Han's assistant. Her mood was not good, but she was still calm. She knew that getting angry and crazy would not help her when negotiating with Lu Liang.
”Hu Lei, I am glad you could make it.” Qi Han greeted, standing to welcome her.
She glanced at the enthusiastic man before turning to the other woman in the room. Lu Liang was dressed in a beautiful patterned yellow dress, and her neck and ears were adorned with good jewellery. It was clear that she was not struggling.
Lu Liang smiled at her in a disarming manner. ”Please sit down, Hu Lei. We have much to discuss.”
Hu Lei did not hesitate. She sat down opposite her in the chair that Qi Han had been formally occupying. The man felt pleased when he saw Hu Lei cooperating. He had been a little worried when he had come up with the plan.
But now, when he saw the two people, who had similar facial features, facing each other, he felt that he had accomplished something. If they reconciled, he would always be the one who had brought them together. He would always be in their life. After all, even Zhong Feng had not managed to help the two people reconcile.
He needed to reward that Murong Yue for her help.
”Would you like some food, ladies?” He asked.
”No.” the two of women responded at the same time.
Electricity cackled as they stared at each other, each attempting to figure out how to get what they wanted.
”Mr Qi, can you leave us?” Hu Lei asked without looking at him.
”No, I would like him to stay. After all, he worked hard to set up this meeting.” Lu Liang smiled in a challenging manner.
”Oh, is that so?” Hu Lei asked with obvious sarcasm.
”You know, this is a very nice man, Hu Lei. He is only thinking about you.” The voice was filled with motherly admonishment.
Hu Lei decided not to let Lu Liang lead her by the nose. ”Alright, he can stay. Now, you know what I want. What do you want?”
”Come on, dear. Don't be so crass.”
”Lu Liang, I do not have time to participate in your little play. I have known about Murong Fai for a while, but I thought that you would not treat him too poorly as long as you had an image to protect. Now that things have fallen apart, I would like to have him in my care. It is obvious that you do not care.”
Lu Liang glanced at Qi Han and found that he was frowning. ”How can you say that? He is my son, and I have always taken care of him. How dare you suggest otherwise?”
Hu Lei laughed harshly. ”Really? Is that why you left him with the Murong family elder when your marriage ended? Is that why you never visit him in the hospital? Is that why he has had depression in spite of living in the affluent Murong mansion?”