Gu Zheng glanced at Song Ning again. Seeing that she looked calm and showed no signs of anger, he relaxed.
Only then did he continue, "As soon as Song Ning returned, she was set up on a blind date with Zhou Yuanhang, who had made a special trip back. That makes Lu Changqing's reason for spreading the news earlier pretty obvious!"
Jiang Chengshi was no fool either. He immediately said, "I get it! He had to let everyone know his engagement to Song Ning was over so Elder Zhou could arrange a blind date for his son. He was helping his superior solve a problem!"
Gu Zheng said, "More precisely, it was probably an exchange of favors! Elder Zhou helped him without compromising his principles, and he cleared away the obstacles for Elder Zhou's son!
"After all, Zhou Yuanhang is already twenty-seven. Ever since his eldest brother died in the line of duty, his marriage has been a constant worry for his family!"
Jiang Chengshi sighed. "They've all got their schemes worked out! My Song Ning has become a piece of meat on their chopping block!"
Gu Zheng said, "Hey, Cheng Shi! Watch what you say! Song Ning is her own person. She isn't yours!"
Jiang Chengshi lifted his chin and retorted indignantly:
"If she isn't mine, is she yours? Let me tell you, Gu Zheng! I have the final say when it comes to my Song Ning!"
Song Ning wanted to cover her face.
She glanced out of the car and hastily said:
"I'm here! I want to get out!"
"I'm coming with you! I still have something to tell you!" Jiang Chengshi was afraid of being left behind.
Gu Zheng drove Song Ning to her new lodgings.
With his hands clasped behind his back, Jiang Chengshi inspected the