and, while holding Shū Tīnglán’s hand with the other, their fingers intertwined.It was quite a coincidence to meet Wen Jian and her daughter, who had just returned from the court, earlier than them in...Lu Yaoyao had no choice but to wait for him in his office.

Lu Kuo's office was just as casual as he was, with no trace of work anywhere. It wasn't like his father's or Gu Ruandong's offices, which gave off a sense of immense pressure.

After waiting for a while, Lu Kuo came back. He was wearing a light beige knitted sweater and brown straight-leg pants. It was both casual and slightly business-like, looking very refreshing overall.

Lu Yaoyao had to admit that her brother, while he could be a bit of a chatterbox, was undeniably handsome when he wasn't speaking. It was a shame, really, such a good person marred by that mouth of his.

Joining him in the office was Han Ya from the actuarial department. He had just pitched a new project at the meeting, one that required the actuarial department to assess its feasibility before deciding on investment.

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Mom, stepfather, and brother were sitting together eating. They made all her favorite dishes. It was quite heartwarming. This surpasses most people."That's so over-the-top, even more so than Lu Kuo. Even someone as thick-skinned as Lu Yaoyao is a little overwhelmed. She still prefers the way her father used to look do...