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She felt that, without her noticing when it started, the Fu Family's shadow was always behind every unsuccessful endeavor. Her company suffered heavy losses, while the Fu Family's businesses, on the contrary, made a lot of money.
In addition, the Fu Family's prejudice against them often leads them to wonder if the Fu Family is behind the company being targeted.
In short, Jiang Ruoning is becoming increasingly flustered. All her former confidence has vanished, and she can no longer remain calm and composed in front of Li Binyuan. She can feel the qualities that once attracted him are gradually disappearing, a feeling that leaves her feeling powerless and helpless.
Jiang Ruoning just wants a reason, an explanation, to know why the other person has suddenly stopped talking to her.
"Binyuan, why have you been ignoring me these past few days? I've come to see you several times, but each time your secretary says you don't have time. Why are you treating me like this? Is it because of her?"
After saying that, Jiang Ruoning pointed to Fu Qingshu on the side.
The voice was filled with intense resentment, as if it demanded an explanation from Li Binyuan.
Fu Qingshu remembered that Jiang Ruoning used to be very different. Jiang Ruoning used to be very confident and intelligent, and she knew how to manipulate men.
Perhaps it was because of the series of failures, but she was no longer as calm and confident as before, and instead chose to question Li Binyuan.
If Li Binyuan truly likes her, then such questioning is harmless. However, if he doesn't like her and they only have a casual acquaintance, then such questioning is inappropriate and will only invite dislike and resentment without any response.
As expected, Li Binyuan frowned. "Miss Jiang, what gives you the right to ask me this? What I do is none of your business, but your repeated visits to the company have caused serious trouble for our employees. I haven't even settled that score yet. Please don't come again."
Jiang Ruoning turned ashen-faced upon hearing this, unable to believe that the man who had been so kind to her before was now so cold and heartless.
Li Binyuan has really gone too far. How could he treat me like this? We've known each other for so long, yet he shows absolutely no affection.
Jiang Ruoning could no longer hold back; tears welled up in her eyes and fell like raindrops.
Her tearful appearance was so pitiful that it evoked pity in anyone who saw her.
However, Li Binyuan couldn't feel any sympathy for her at all. He even wondered in his heart how he could have had feelings for Jiang Ruoning in the past. It wasn't like he hadn't seen beautiful, intelligent women before, but his feelings for Jiang Ruoning were just different. It was really strange.
Looking back now, he thinks there might have been some kind of filter in his mind, making it easy for him to develop feelings for her. But now that he's with Fu Qingshu, he's become much more clear-headed.
She felt even more strongly that the person who used to have feelings for Jiang Ruoning didn't seem like herself anymore.
Fu Qingshu was somewhat surprised that Li Binyuan had actually rejected Jiang Ruoning, the female lead.
Because her brother said that the male and female leads have very strong "halos" that can control their behavior, and although they have their own thoughts, they are completely unable to refuse the female lead, everyone avoids Jiang Ruoning as much as possible to avoid having any scenes with her.
Now that Li Binyuan has rejected Jiang Ruoning for the first time, does this mean the female lead's plot armor is starting to fail?
After all, the Fu Family has taken away many of Jiang Ruoning's opportunities, so it's only natural that their aura is fading.
Without the protagonist's halo, the two are actually very ordinary and unremarkable, and they don't have any special luck.
Jiang Ruoning took one last deep look at Li Binyuan, then ran out of the office crying.
Fu Qingshu suddenly burst out laughing, "How come I didn't realize you were so cold and heartless? How can you bear to see such a beautiful woman crying?"
Li Binyuan wasn't as cold in front of Fu Qingshu; instead, he appeared somewhat awkward and reserved.
"What does her crying have to do with me? I didn't ask her to come. Besides, her purpose in coming here isn't pure; she just wants me to invest."
As the heir of the Li Family, Li Binyuan naturally saw things very clearly; he had known for a long time that Jiang Ruoning was very scheming.
Fu Qingshu smiled without saying a word, sensing that Jiang Ruoning wouldn't give up so easily. If she gave up so easily, would she still be Jiang Ruoning?
Don't let your guard down until it's completely over. Go back and arrange for someone to keep an eye on her.
However, I was still satisfied with Li Binyuan's performance just now.
Fu Qingshu gave the switch button a mischievous "hmm," and instantly a wave of tingling sensation surged through her. Li Binyuan let out a muffled groan and looked at her with a dazed gaze.
"You did a good job. Tomorrow night, same place as last time. I'll reward you like I did last time. This time, we'll do role-playing and uniform/seduction."
Li Binyuan's eyes turned cold; recalling that thrilling scene from last time still filled him with excitement.
He really liked it, really liked it.
The next day, because Li Binyuan was going to the Fu Family's hotel to meet Fu Qingshu, and it was a rather confidential date, he didn't bring any bodyguards.
As he exited the parking lot, he was stopped by Jiang Ruoning, who had been following him.
Jiang Ruoning didn't know how to bring it up last time because Fu Qingshu was there, but she was always unwilling to let go of Li Binyuan, this big fish. Besides, he always had bodyguards with him, so she had no chance to get close to him.
So, given that he finally found an opportunity, it's highly likely that Li Binyuan came to the Fu Family's hotel to book a room with Fu Qingshu.
So she simply couldn't accept it and had to rush over to stop the other person.
"Li Binyuan, why don't you believe me? That woman is no good. She wants to use you and is trying to drive a wedge between us. Please don't believe her. Only I am truly sincere towards you."