After returning home with the child, her ex-husband knelt down and gently coaxed her.

In the lobby downstairs at the Auten Group building, a woman with a serene expression sat quietly on a sofa in the waiting area.

The white overhead light shone down, falling on her fair and delicate face, making her skin appear even whiter.

She sat alone in a corner, her back straight, her eyes calm as still water, which added to her aloof and elegant demeanor.

The young receptionist on the first floor kept glancing in the woman's direction. She remembered that this pretty woman had come from Haowei Company to discuss cooperation with President Lu.

I didn't get to see President Lu last time I came, so I came again today and waited from morning until afternoon.

Despite the fact that the president's office had already issued an order stating that President Lu did not have time to see her, she still stubbornly waited here.

The receptionist girl looked away and shook her head slightly. There were too many people who wanted to see their CEO Lu every day, but the president of the prestigious Ou Teng Group was not someone that these people could just see whenever they wanted.

She just felt that this woman had a tough time, being a fellow working-class person who had to come and face rejection every day.

"Miss An..." She walked over and refilled the woman's water glass, saying tactfully, "It's almost time to leave work. I'm afraid you won't be able to wait for Mr. Lu today. Why don't you go home first?"

An Ning thanked him softly, then glanced down at the time on her phone; it was indeed getting late.

Turning my head to look at the direction of the president's private elevator, I realized that the elevator hadn't been opened all day, and no one inside had come out.

If Lu Xiyan decides he doesn't want to see her, he has plenty of ways to avoid her.

Even though he had said he didn't want to see her again, she had no choice but to shamelessly come to him.

She can't lose this job, at least not now.

"I'll wait a little longer." An Ning smiled gently at the girl and asked, "What time does Mr. Lu usually come to the company in the morning?"

"Mr. Lu's schedule is unpredictable." Perhaps it was because the woman's smile was so attractive, the receptionist whispered a reminder, "However, Mr. Lu has a morning meeting next Monday, so you can come at 8:30."

An Ning smiled faintly, "Okay, thank you."

......

Just as the receptionist left the waiting area, a tall and beautiful figure entered from the lobby entrance.

The woman had a beautiful figure; her red dress swayed as she walked gracefully in black stilettos.

The tailored, fitted long skirt, extending to the calves, accentuates a perfect figure.

Her thick, long hair was styled so meticulously that every strand exuded elegance, and her face was exquisitely beautiful, with even her makeup being impeccable.

The staff in the lobby seemed to recognize her; upon her arrival, they respectfully greeted her, "Ms. Lu!"

Lu Qinghe was born into the Lu Group and can be called the number one socialite in Jinghai. Every gesture she makes exudes the demeanor and charisma of a wealthy heiress.

She nodded slightly, a gentle smile playing on her lips. "I'm looking for Lu Xiyan."

The only person in the Ou Teng Group who dares to address their Chief CEO by his first name is this young lady from the Lu family, Mr. Lu's sister.

The receptionist immediately informed her that Mr. Lu was in his office.

Just as Lu Qinghe was about to walk towards the elevator, her gaze suddenly turned to the waiting area not far away. The moment her eyes fell on the woman, they met the woman's gaze.

Her eyes narrowed slightly. Was it her?

An Ning hadn't expected to see her here, and was slightly surprised when she saw her.

As their eyes met, she immediately stood up, gently curving her lips and nodding.

Lu Qinghe walked towards her in high heels, stood a meter away from her, and looked her up and down.

The woman in front of me had delicate features and a clean and serene temperament. Even her simple work attire exuded a sense of sophistication.

The woman's figure suddenly overlapped with that of a girl in Lu Qinghe's memory—both dressed simply, their clothes costing less than the price of a cup of tea, yet their gaze was calm and serene, as clean as a lily bud about to bloom in the rain.

Simple, yet pure.

Lu Qinghe smiled and asked, "An Ning?"

"Sister Qinghe—"

An Ning instinctively called out, then realized it wasn't appropriate and immediately corrected herself, "Miss Lu."

Looking at her serene face, Lu Qinghe smiled gently, "Haven't seen you for years, you've become distant?"

An Ning quickly smiled and changed her address, "Sister Qinghe, it's been a long time."

"That's right." Lu Qinghe shrugged gently, her smile beautiful. "You divorced Lu Xiyan, not me, so there's no need for you to act like you don't know me at all, is there?"

An Ning smiled slightly. Back then, Lu Qinghe was the first person in the entire Lu family to know that she and Lu Xiyan had secretly obtained their marriage certificate.

The first member of the Lu family that Lu Xiyan introduced her to was Lu Qinghe.

An Ning initially thought that Lu Qinghe, as Lu Xiyan's cousin, would not like her, so she was extremely nervous when they first met.

Unexpectedly, Lu Qinghe was the first member of the Lu family to acknowledge their relationship.

She still remembered what Lu Qinghe said to Lu Xiyan in front of her—"Who you marry and how you get married is your business, Lu Xiyan. If anyone in the Lu family has any objections, just tell them to shut up. Your marriage has nothing to do with anyone else, and no one needs to make decisions for you."

Lu Qinghe has always been a very free-spirited and easygoing woman, which is why An Ning likes her very much.

An Ning thought that Lu Qinghe would blame her after this reunion, but she didn't expect her to be as cheerful and easygoing as ever.

"Are you here to see him too?"

Lu Qinghe glanced at the huge lobby and joked, "I guess he probably hasn't seen you."

"Yes." An Ning smiled awkwardly, realizing she'd been seen through immediately. "I'm here to talk to him about work."

"Are you free?" Lu Qinghe glanced at her watch. "It's been four years since we last met. Shall we find a place to chat?"

......

The fiery red sports car sped along the wide road, all the way to the bridge and harbor.

As the sun sets, the restaurants along the bridge and harbor are bathed in golden light, making them exceptionally beautiful.

The sports car stopped, and An Ning followed Lu Qinghe out of the car and found a seat with a great view of the bridge.

Lu Qinghe ordered a cocktail and handed the menu to the woman in front of her, saying, "Lu Xiyan said you don't drink alcohol, so order a drink you like."

An Ning paused for a moment, then casually ordered a glass of juice.

Seemingly noticing the surprise in her eyes, Lu Qinghe laughed and said, "It's not that I remember your preferences, but he used to talk about you all the time, so much so that my ears were tired of hearing it. It's hard not to remember now."

An Ning's fingertips trembled slightly, her lips curved into a slight smile, unsure how to respond.

Lu Qinghe smiled at her and asked, "When did you return to Jinghai?"

"It's been almost a month." An Ning smiled faintly.

"Did you remarry?"

An Ning was slightly surprised, not expecting Lu Qinghe to ask so directly. She gently shook her head, "No."

Lu Qinghe took a sip of her cocktail and asked, "Do you have a boyfriend?"

An Ning chuckled softly, "No."

"You've been back in Jinghai for a month, so you two must have met by now, right?" Looking at the laptop bag she always carried, Lu Qinghe asked with a smile, "You went to see him at Ou Teng Group, was it really just for work, or for something more?"

An Ning was stunned for a moment, then smiled slightly and said, "Sister Qinghe, we are already divorced."

"So what?" Lu Qinghe asked with a smile, "You can remarry after a divorce, can't you?"