The scene was chaotic, thick with smoke.
Lu Mingzhe wanted Xiang Wan to go back, but he knew that after such an incident, she wouldn't be able to sleep even if she stayed home.
Since the night was already ruined, he decided to stay with her at the scene.
They sat in the car, Xiang Wan silent, staring blankly in the direction of the building.
Lu Mingzhe held her hand.
"Don't worry too much. At worst, we can find someone to renovate it. Zhan Bei Jue's company specializes in this, I'll ask him for an internal price, we can afford it."
Their building had 26 floors, with two units per floor, totaling 52 households.
Even if each unit was renovated at the lowest standard of 100,000 yuan, it would still cost over 5 million yuan.
Of course, 100,000 yuan was impossible.
Xiang Wan was just worried about where he would get so much money on such short notice.
She had never thought of relying on Lu Mingzhe financially before.
It wasn't that she didn't trust him enough; it was just that a strong woman with an underlying sense of inferiority always felt that asking a man for help in times of trouble was a blow to her dignity.
After Lu Mingzhe spoke and saw her silence, he leaned over and gently stroked her cheek.
"What are you thinking about? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Xiang Wan didn't know how to express her true feelings and closed her eyes.
"I wasn't thinking about anything, just a little tired."
"Why don't you lie down and get some sleep? I'll keep watch. After all, there's the child. Even if not for yourself, you have to think for him."
Xiang Wan closed her eyes.
But it was only a closing.
The jumbled thoughts in her mind wouldn't stop.
Lu Mingzhe held her hand, gently patting it, rhythmically.
He was trying to soothe her to sleep in his own way.
As a psychologist, it was quite effective.
Just as Xiang Wan thought she wouldn't be able to sleep, she gradually drifted off.
She woke up to the noise of a crowd.
Opening her eyes, she saw that Lu Mingzhe was not beside her.
Looking out, the noise was coming from that direction.
A large crowd had gathered in front of the car, men and women, young and old.
Lu Mingzhe, being the tallest, was still visible even when surrounded.
Xiang Wan recognized them as residents of the complex, likely there to cause trouble.
She quickly got out, pushed through the crowd, and tried to squeeze her way in.
Before she could get in, she heard Lu Mingzhe assuring everyone.
He promised to take responsibility for the matter, mentioning he had friends who specialized in this kind of work and that renovations could begin as soon as the neighbors cleared out their belongings.
If they were unhappy with the renovation company, they could sit down and discuss a minimum compensation standard, and he would pay them the money without fail.
Everyone looked at the chat interface displayed on his phone screen.
The top of the interface read "Zhan Bei Jue."
Someone asked him if this Zhan Bei Jue was the Zhan Bei Jue from the Zhan Group.
He confirmed it was. He explained that the real estate company under the Zhan Group had agreed to take on the business, and it was up to them to choose.
Everyone said, "Then of course we want the Zhan Group people to do the renovation. They are a major group, and their quality is guaranteed."
"Besides, we're homeless and have to go to work. We don't have time to manage renovations."
Finally, amidst everyone's clamor, Lu Mingzhe made a conclusion.
He asked them to leave the matter to him, as the perpetrator was being apprehended, and urged them not to take their anger out on his girlfriend.
He asked for mutual understanding and tolerance, promising to treat everyone to a meal once all the renovations were completed.
The crowd expressed their understanding, as no one wanted such a thing to happen.
Since it had happened, and his attitude was quite good, they decided to accept it.
Then they asked him to provide a written guarantee, promising to keep his word.
Lu Mingzhe immediately wrote a guarantee, bit his finger, and pressed his fingerprint. The crowd also recorded a video of him, after which they dispersed.
How to describe Xiang Wan's feelings at that moment?
She stood in the crowd, watching Lu Mingzhe, his face still handsome despite being up all night, earnestly and responsibly explaining his plan to everyone.
He was very good at comforting people, skilled in his speech, and exuded a gentle, courteous, and radiant demeanor.
She felt so lucky, so happy.
All her perseverance had been worth it.
Heaven had made her suffer too much in her first twenty-nine years, and finally, in her thirtieth, it had rewarded her with the best.
Compared to those who had countless relationships and ended up with nothing in love, she was truly fortunate.
As the crowd dispersed, Lu Mingzhe looked towards the car and only then realized that Xiang Wan had appeared beside him at some point.
Grinning, he pulled Xiang Wan towards him and held her shoulders.
"You're awake? Was it uncomfortable sleeping in the car? Do you have any pain anywhere? I'll give you a massage."
The sun shone from behind him, casting a golden glow on his hair, ears, and shoulders.
It seemed to outline him with a golden edge.
Xiang Wan told herself that he was an angel sent by God specifically to save her.
Look, he was just like an angel now.
"No, I don't have any pain anywhere. I feel very happy."
"Oh?" Lu Mingzhe was very happy that Xiang Wan could speak so cheerfully after waking up.
He asked knowingly.
"You can still feel happy after such a big incident?"
Xiang Wan, uncharacteristically sweet-mouthed, replied, "Yes. No matter how big the incident, I'm not afraid. Because I know someone will face it with me."
"He won't blame me, and he will tolerate me unconditionally. I like him so much."
Lu Mingzhe provocatively raised an eyebrow.
"And is the person you're talking about a super handsome guy?"
"Yes. In my heart, he's the most handsome in the world. Perfectly flawless."
"Then you're truly lucky. Such a good man, don't you want to marry him?"
"I do. I want to marry him. I'm ready. As long as he brings up marriage again, I can marry him anytime."
Xiang Wan, just awake, had clear and bright eyes. Facing the morning sun, she looked like a peach just plucked from the water.
Smooth, tender, and fragrant.
With the atmosphere reaching this point, Lu Mingzhe really wanted to seize the opportunity and take her to get their marriage certificate.
However, the ill-timed Zhan Bei Jue called.
"I've just arrived at the company and discussed your matter with the legal department. Let the legal department inform you about the specific compensation amount and scope. Come over when you have time."
After all, it was not a small sum. What should be compensated should be compensated, and what shouldn't, shouldn't be.
Lu Mingzhe had to temporarily suppress his emotions.
"Go back, get ready, and go to work. I'll go to the Zhan Group. Their legal team is more professional regarding compensation matters."
"I'll call you when there's an outcome. Don't worry too much, with me here, this problem is nothing."
Xiang Wan nodded and sweetly agreed.
She thought to herself: I also need to go back and work hard, striving to sell more products on Double Eleven.
I will earn a lot of money and win back everything lost today!
I will definitely make you proud, Lu Mingzhe!