Was that really something she could say?
Song Shi'an said, "He really didn't bully me."
Lu Tingting didn't believe him. "I don't believe you. Unless you take them off and let me see. I'll check whether you have any external injuries."
Song Shi'an said, "..."
Did this girl really not know, or was she pretending?
Lu Mingyu grabbed the back of her collar. "Stop pretending to be innocent while gossiping. Ask any more questions like that, and I'll throw you back overseas."
Lu Tingting immediately behaved herself.
She changed the subject. "Brother, your birthday is coming up. Mom asked me to ask you how you plan to celebrate it."
Only after Lu Tingting's reminder did Song Shi'an remember that the domineering CEO's birthday was approaching.
He had been so busy lately that he had nearly forgotten.
Lu Mingyu said, "Do it the usual way."
A birthday banquet was, in the end, just another social obligation.
"Mm." Lu Tingting paused before continuing, "When I came over, Mom asked me to tell you to go back for a visit. Alone."
Asking Lu Mingyu to return alone probably meant she wanted to discuss Song Shi'an.
Lu Mingyu thought for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, I understand."
Song Shi'an lowered his eyes and said nothing from the side.
Afraid that he would worry, Lu Mingyu said softly, "I told you before. I'll handle everything on the Lu family's side. You don't need to worry."
Song Shi'an forced a smile and nodded. "I know. I'll wait for you at home."
Those light words, "I'll wait for you at home," warmed Lu Mingyu's heart.
"Brother, go without worry. I'll stay here with Brother Shi An," Lu Tingting said, waving her hand.
Lu Mingyu picked up his coat and headed out the door.
Before Song Shi'an had