The same applied to Lu Jiaying, this matter was also a needle in her heart.
She understood what Jiang Jingyu was talking about.
Although times had progressed, it was undeniable that many men still held such views.
She had never thought of hiding it from Lu Kai, but she wasn't familiar enough with him to discuss such things.
She hadn't expected Jiang Jingyu to have such a base thought.
"Thank you for the reminder, Assistant Jiang. I'll tell him. Are you done? I need to leave, please move aside."
Lu Jiaying already had fair skin and delicate features. With a touch of foundation and lipstick, the strong light made her appear fair-skinned and beautiful, with rosy lips and white teeth.
Paired with a well-tailored misty blue blazer suit, she looked exceptionally good.
She decided to leave immediately. Jiang Jingyu was uneasy about her facing that damned Lu Kai with such a beautiful face.
"If you confess to him, that petty person might do something unpredictable. This matter started because of me, so I'll go with you."
Lu Jiaying was utterly speechless.
He had taken leave that morning, so he wasn't wearing his work uniform.
His usual attire of a white shirt, black trousers, and leather shoes, while not making him appear particularly steady and experienced, at least gave him an air of maturity. But now, his face clearly screamed immaturity.
Lu Jiaying sized him up from head to toe, walked up to him, and patted his shoulder.
"No need. Your build clearly isn't a match for Lu Kai's. You might not be much help if it comes to a fight. Isn't thanking you enough?"
The more he talked to her, the angrier Jiang Jingyu became. He was furious.
As a man, he could accept anything a woman said, but he couldn't be told he had a small build and lacked strength.
Besides, both of them... Don't you already know my capabilities?
"If you don't agree, you won't be leaving this door today. Coincidentally, I haven't eaten lunch either. I don't believe that having a meal with Lu Kai will bankrupt him!"
As they were in a stalemate, Lu Kai called.
His company was also in the same commercial district, not far away, and he was almost downstairs at the company building.
Lu Jiaying had no choice. She didn't want him to wait long, nor did she want Jiang Jingyu to cause a scene.
"If you want to follow, then follow. But you can't drink, you have work this afternoon."
Jiang Jingyu's mood immediately improved.
"I know that much!" He followed her out the door.
Unexpectedly, as fate would have it, as they took the elevator down to the Human Resources floor, the doors opened.
Xu Lei and several female colleagues were also standing at the elevator entrance.
Their eyes met, and the group gracefully stepped in.
As the doors closed, Xu Lei said sarcastically to the person next to her.
"What's that? Some people are even more shameless than her. It's like they've never seen a man before, one on the left, one on the right, one inside, one outside, busy as butterflies all day long."
"Those who know understand she's picking a man, trying to climb the social ladder. Those who don't know would think she's doing it as a side job to earn more money."
"You're not that old, and your life isn't so poor that you can't get by. Why don't you know how to respect yourself?"
Everyone knew who she was implying and couldn't turn back. They covered their mouths and secretly chuckled.
Lu Jiaying and Jiang Jingyu clearly saw everyone's expressions in the polished elevator walls.
If it weren't for the fact that they were in the company and in front of so many people, which would create a bad impression, Lu Jiaying would have really wanted to slap Xu Lei a few more times, just like two days ago.
"You talk too much."
However, while she was cautious and considered many factors, Jiang Jingyu was not so afraid of trouble.
If he didn't like what he heard, he wouldn't hesitate to retort. Watch this brother shut you up!
After everyone had finished their secret laughter, he reached out and patted Xu Lei on the shoulder.
Xu Lei turned around, met his playful smile.
"Who touched me? What's wrong? Do you need something?"
"Yes. Director Xu, do you know Wen Ruxu?"
Xu Lei's mind went blank, and her face quickly turned pale.
She never expected to hear the name Wen Ruxu from Jiang Jingyu's mouth.
She thought Old Yang was plotting against her to get a divorce, but she never imagined that Lu Jiaying would be so ruthless!
Could it be that Wen Ruxu was a骗子 (piànzi - swindler) all along?
Temporarily losing control of her emotions, she stared at Jiang Jingyu with wide eyes and sternly questioned him.
"How do you know him? What's your relationship with him? Where is he now? Give me his phone number! What does he mean by this?"
Jiang Jingyu loved seeing her like this.
"What's my relationship with him? What relationship could there be? Don't you think we look similar in age?"
"Director Xu is over forty, isn't she? To have such thoughts about a man who could be your son, and now openly asking for his contact information, as a married woman, don't you find that shameful?"
Everyone in the elevator was stunned, including Lu Jiaying.
What were they talking about? What Wen Ruxu? Someone who could be her mother?
"You!"
Xu Lei didn't expect Jiang Jingyu to have such a relationship with Wen Ruxu.
She was infatuated with Wen Ruxu at the moment and planned to divorce Old Yang. She was still willing to believe in Wen Ruxu's feelings for her.
No one wanted to admit they were blinded by love.
"My business with him doesn't require your commentary. Give me his phone number!"
"Have some dignity. Everyone saw the scene your husband made with you at the hotel this morning. Adultery during marriage and still so brazen. When it comes to shamelessness, no one in Nancheng should be able to surpass you, right?"
Everyone gasped and looked at Xu Lei in disbelief.
Xu Lei was so angry her teeth ached. She raised her hand to slap Jiang Jingyu.
"Shut up! I told you not to talk nonsense!"
Jiang Jingyu blocked her hand.
With her strength, she bumped into the elevator wall.
"I'm not Wen Ruxu, I'm not interested in something as old and stale as you. If you dare to lay a hand on me again, I'll reveal more details and make sure you can't stay in this company."
"Learn a lesson from this. Before you talk about others, take a good look at yourself."
The elevator had already arrived. Everyone was so engrossed in their conversation that they had forgotten to get out. Several people were standing outside, looking at them with confusion.
After Jiang Jingyu finished speaking, he pulled Lu Jiaying out. Only then did everyone snap back to reality.
Lu Jiaying, being pulled by his wrist, quickly pulled her hand out of his, fearing the bad impression.
As they walked, she asked him, "What's going on? What were you talking about with Xu Lei just now? She's having an affair, and the other person is your friend? This... what exactly is going on?"
Jiang Jingyu then explained how he and Wen Ruxu had plotted against Xu Lei.
Although it was quite satisfying, Lu Jiaying still told him not to be so reckless in the future.
"Xu Lei is not as easy to deal with as you think, and when a person is pushed to the brink, who knows what impulsive things they might do. There's no need to be like her."
"From now on, for anything related to me, you must discuss it with me before acting, understand?"
Before Jiang Jingyu could explain properly, Lu Kai's shout interrupted their conversation.
The two looked up and saw Lu Kai, impeccably dressed in a suit, tall and with long legs, walking towards Lu Jiaying with a smile.