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nAt 7 o’clock in the evening, Lu Boyan’s car was parked in front of the Junsheng Hotel.

nThe doorman greeted him and opened the door for Lu Boyan. He said politely, “Mr. Lu, good evening.”

nLu Boyan slightly bowed, stepped into the hotel, and followed the waiter to the private room on the 4th floor.

nUnexpectedly, Fang Qize had arrived long ago, and he was the only one in the large private room.

nHan Ruoxi did not show up. Had Shen Yuechuan made a wrong guess?

nIn any case, Lu Boyan relaxed his vigilance.

n“Mr. Lu, sit.” Fang Qize gestured to the waiter to pour the wine for Lu Boyan. The waiter nodded a little, and the delicate goblet was quickly filled with a quarter of the red liquid.

nLu Boyan took off his coat and handed it to another waiter. After he was seated, Fang Qize raised a toast at him. He smiled and sipped his drink to show his courtesy.

nFang Qize watched him put down his goblet, lifted the glasses, and gave two waiters some money as tip. “You are no longer needed here.”

nAfter having worked in that place for a long time, the waiter naturally understood Fang Qize’s meaning. He nodded and gave his thanks, then quickly left.

nThat move had a deep meaning. Lu Boyan shook the red wine in the cup. “What does Mr. Fang want to talk to me about? Is it inconvenient for others to hear?”

nFang Qize smiled. “I have carefully read the information of Lu Enterprises. Although the current situation is not very optimistic, I believe in Lu Enterprises’ foundation and Mr. Lu’s strength. This is why I reconsidered to support Lu Enterprises’ loan.”

nSpeaking up to that point, Fang Qize deliberately paused. Lu Boyan clicked his cup to his and sipped the wine, and said slowly, “But you did not sign the loan. What’s your concern?”

n“I don’t have any concerns.” Fang Qize smiled, and the eyes behind the lens looked fierce as he continued, “I just have a request.”

nLu Boyan stopped shaking the red wine in the cup, and looked at Fang Qize coldly. “Please say it.”

nFang Qize thought for a moment and stood up. “Mr. Lu, why don’t you talk to Ruoxi.”

nThe door of the private room was suddenly pushed open, and Han Ruoxi, who came with sunglasses, walked in. Fang Qize nodded to her and left the private room.

nIn the elegant and spacious private room, there were only Lu Boyan and Han Ruoxi.

nLu Boyan was only slightly surprised. “Miss Han, what do you want to talk to me about?”

n“How important is Huinan Bank’s loan to you now?” Han Ruoxi did not answer but asked.

n“Very important,” Lu Boyan bluntly said, “because of the funding problem, Lu Enterprises’ share price has fallen. Many projects have been stalled, and new cooperation can’t be discussed… Without that loan, Lu Enterprises will soon face bankruptcy.”

nHan Ruoxi sat down, and stared at Lu Boyan with her beautiful eyes for a moment. “I can help you get this loan.”

nLu Boyan said with an unclear smile. “I know.” He paused briefly to say, “what do you want?”

n“I want—you!” Han Ruoxi smiled and bluntly said, “Now you are trapped. What other valuable things do you have except yourself?”

nLu Boyan’s unfathomable eyes were cold. When he was about to say something, Han Ruoxi opened her mouth first,

n“Don’t rush to reject me,” Han Ruoxi lit a cigarette, “I’m not asking you to divorce Su Jianan. I know that this is impossible. I only need you one night. Tomorrow morning, Huinan Bank’s loan will go to Lu Enterprises’ account.”

n“…Why did you become like this?” Lu Boyan looked at Han Ruoxi as if he were looking at a poor lost lamb.

nAt the beginning, he decided to support Han Ruoxi for her appearance and acting skills, but more because she was different.

nAt that time, her hard work and persistence made her different compared with other female artists who had just debuted together with her. He once thought that Han Ruoxi would always remain proud and become a different artist in the chaotic entertainment circle.

nBut after all, she was dyed in that dyeing tank.

n“You don’t know why?” Han Ruoxi smiled bitterly, “Lu Boyan, I became like this today, all because of you!”

nWhile talking, Han Ruoxi suddenly lost control. “Because of you, I am desperate to take work, I even think about the roles when I eat. I honed my acting skills, thinking that when I shine on the international stage, I would be worthy of you. But what about you? You are married, and you tell me that you love that woman!”

nLu Boyan looked calm. “I told you at the beginning that there is no possibility between us.”

n“Ha…” Han Ruoxi suddenly laughed.

nYes, Lu Boyan had clearly told her that she would always be his friend, his company’s artist, but—

n“But I don’t want it!” Han Ruoxi almost crushed the goblet in her hand, “you don’t even give me a chance and you got married. What am I supposed to do?”

nLu Boyan had never thought about a relationship with Han Ruoxi besides being friends. How could he give her a chance? In addition, the unclear attitude was the reason that really hurt and was disrespectful for her.

nLu Boyan was about to say something, but looked at the cigarette on Han Ruoxi’s hand and looked at her crazy look; Lu Boyan knew that she was not the Han Ruoxi he first knew.

nThere was no need to explain it.

nHe got up and was ready to leave. However, at the moment he stood up, he turned around and felt dizzy without warning.

nHe subconsciously held the table, so that he did not fall down awkwardly.

nHe closed his eyes, trying to make himself sober, but the feeling of dizziness was getting more and more serious. His reason and consciousness were being swallowed inch by inch.

nHe was not sick; how could he suddenly become like that?

nLu Boyan looked at Han Ruoxi with a last effort. She still sat in the chair with her attitude unchanged. It was not unexpected for her to see his sudden situation.

nThey added something to his wine!

nLu Boyan’s hands clenched into fists, and the nails fell deeply into the palm of his hand. Only the pain of hurting the skin could keep him awake.

n“Han Ruoxi, what do you want?”

nHan Ruoxi came over and gently supported Lu Boyan. Her well-maintained hand touched his face. “Tomorrow Lu Enterprises will be fine, you can rest assured.”

nWhat she wanted to do was self-evident.

nLu Boyan looked fierce, she slapped away Han Ruoxi’s hand. “Get out!”

nHan Ruoxi was pushed back two steps. After standing still, she suddenly laughed and made a phone call. “The drug has kicked in, come in.”

nLu Boyan guessed who Han Ruoxi had just called, and saw the knife on the table. The person who entered was exactly Fang Qize.

nFang Qize came over and helped him. “Mr. Lu, let’s go.”

nLu Boyan squinted. In the next second, he had already picked up the knife and pointed to Fang Qize’s throat: “I don’t care what you and Han Ruoxi are up to. Stop now, I can let you go.”

n“Even if you really dare to kill me, trust me, now you don’t have that strength.”

nFang Qize suddenly sounded fearless. He gently grabbed Lu Boyan’s hand which held the knife. Lu Boyan tried to struggle, but found that he was getting more and more weak.

nHan Ruoxi came over and took the knife from his hand. “No more talking, take him away!”

nLu Boyan felt more and more dizzy, and he had lost all his strength. He thought of making a call.

nBut the phone was in his coat pocket. Though he could get it, he was not able to see the screen clearly.

nHan Ruoxi and Fang Qize took Lu Boyan away from the hotel fearlessly, and no one on the road noticed anomalies.

nIn such a place where entertainment occurred every day, there were many guests who were drunk and needed someone to support them every day. Lu Boyan looked like he was drunk, so the waiter didn’t ask about too much.

nOut of the hotel, a cold wind breezed near his face; Lu Boyan was a bit sobered up. He held Han Ruoxi’s hand. “You are not afraid of being banned?”

nHan Ruoxi smiled and said. “No, I’m not. Even if you don’t ban me after you wake up tomorrow, I will be banned one day.”

nWhen she was trading with Kang Ruicheng, she had already put everything out.

nAfter getting in the car, Lu Boyan gradually lost his senses, and felt heavier and heavier on his head.

nBefore the moment he lost his consciousness, Su Jianan’s face emerged in his mind; he unconsciously whispered her name,

n“Jianan…”

nHan Ruoxi did not hear it for a while, so she asked Fang Qize, “What did he say?”

nFang Qize heard it clearly, but he was hesitant to say. “It seems that he was calling his wife’s name.”

nHan Ruoxi’s face changed, and the beautiful face was twisted like a snake.

nBut in the next second, all her grievances turned into a sneer—

nHe was still thinking about Su Jianan at that time.

nOh, he would never know that it was Su Jianan’s idea.

nAn hour later, the car was parked in front of a villa in the suburbs. Han Ruoxi first got off the car to open the door. Fang Qize then sent the drunken Lu Boyan to the master bedroom on the second floor.

nLooking at the unconscious man on the bed, Han Ruoxi smiled, closed the door and turned to say to Fang Qize, “Thank you.”

nFang Qize took off his glasses. “I don’t want you to just thank me after helping you so much.”

n“I know,” Han Ruoxi said, “You can rest assured that someone will send things to your apartment tomorrow. However, take it easy and don’t ruin your good future.”

nFang Qize smiled and gave a meaningful look at the smoke in Han Ruoxi’s hand. “Say that for yourself.”

nHan Ruoxi’s face changed. “What do you mean?”

n“Don’t pretend,” Fang Qize touched his chin while looking at Han Ruoxi’s cigarette case. “You’re obviously smoking something, why don’t you admit? Don’t worry, I won’t tell your secret. We can do it together.”

nThe broker did not notice that, but Fang Qize had already noticed?

nHan Ruoxi stared at Fang Qize, but the young man had already waved his goodbyes and turned around to go downstairs.

nAfter a long while, Han Ruoxi calmed down and returned to the room.

nLu Boyan was lying in bed, falling asleep, without the coldness and alienation of normal days. He was more like a person who was tired and resting at home.

nHan Ruoxi had an illusion that Lu Boyan had always been there and was living with her.

nShe sat down on the bed; then she leaned down, falling on Lu Boyan’s chest.

nIt was the first time she had been this close to him since she had known him and loved him for so many years, and he did not push her away.

nShe was already satisfied deep down in her heart.

nHan Ruoxi reached out and greedily hugged Lu Boyan. She didn’t know if it was too loud or Lu Boyan was too alert. He moved and seemed to wake up, and his voice was weak.

n“Jianan?”

nHan Ruoxi did not dare to make a sound, but hugged him tightly. Lu Boyan was not conscious enough. Maybe he mistakenly regarded her as Su Jianan, so he hugged her.

nBut at the moment when he touched Han Ruoxi, Lu Boyan suddenly found out that something was wrong. He opened his eyes and saw the woman lying on top of him.

nHe frowned and tried his best to push Han Ruoxi away, who fell down without warning.

nHe supported himself to stand up, but didn’t expect to run out of strength. So his whole body fell on the bed again.

nHan Ruoxi climbed up and looked at Lu Boyan sadly. “Are you this reluctant to approach me?”

nLu Boyan’s eyes were as cold as a knife. “Get out!”

nHan Ruoxi pulled down his tie. “I advise you not to waste your efforts; the efficacy will only become stronger and stronger, and you are not able to leave here until tomorrow.”

nShe took the clothes into the bathroom, and Lu Boyan opened the quilt and sat up for a while. After he gradually gained a little strength, he got out of bed without hesitation.

nBut the strength was not enough for him to go twenty steps, and he fell against the room’s door.

nAt the moment before he blacked out again, he saw the clock on the wall showing ten.

nAt that time, Jianan was waiting for him to go home…

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