Ms.CEO Falls in Love with Aloof Professor

Chapter 68 - 68 68 Living Alone

?Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Living Alone Chapter 68: Chapter 68: Living Alone “…”

Lu Jingyan was frightened by Sheng Xian’s guess.

She did think Yang Qinqin was a bit problematic, but she was more inclined to believe that Yang Qinqin was just used to spending money lavishly and might have forgotten to record a certain expense, which led to the misunderstanding between her and Aunt Sun’s daughter.

Professor Sheng’s guess was really too bold, and it was utterly devastating to one’s principles.

Having lived together in the same dorm for so long, even if two people didn’t get along that well, they wouldn’t be cruel to this extent.

After all, this involved framing someone and compromising their future.

Coming back to her senses from the shock, Lu Jingyan thought carefully and yet felt that Sheng Xian’s analysis was reasonable.

Professor Sheng really had some skills, using bits and pieces of information gathered from the school to piece together the truth of the matter.

That was quite incredible.

Lu Jingyan blinked and suddenly burst into laughter with her face buried in her phone.

Why did she suddenly feel so proud?

It wasn’t her who had uncovered the truth, so what was there for her to be smug about?

Although Sheng Xian couldn’t see her reaction through the phone, Lu Jingyan immediately straightened her face, expressionless, and seriously continued discussing the case with Sheng Xian.

Lu Jingyan, “So, what do you plan to do next?”

Sheng Xian, “I will contact Yang Qinqin to have a talk.”

Lu Jingyan, “What if Yang Qinqin staunchly denies it and insists that she lost the money and blames it on Aunt Sun’s daughter?”

Sheng Xian, “Then we will look for evidence.”

Lu Jingyan felt like she had asked in vain.

After all, the most critical evidence for the case was still not in their control.

Just as Lu Jingyan was about to ask Sheng Xian what if they couldn’t find any evidence, Sheng Xian sent two more messages.

Sheng Xian, “It won’t be difficult.”

Sheng Xian, “Basically, this case is already settled.”

Lu Jingyan, “…”

She hadn’t expected Professor Sheng to be so confident.

Lu Jingyan stared at the messages Sheng Xian sent and thought for a while, realizing that Professor Sheng’s words exuded a definite confidence in winning the case.

She let out an “Ah” sound, suddenly understanding what Professor Sheng meant.

Lu Jingyan, “Brother, you’re awesome!”

Lu Jingyan, “Brother, you’re amazing!”

Lu Jingyan, “Brother, you’re so impressive!”

Sheng Xian, “?”

Was she complaining that her compliments weren’t enthusiastic enough?!

Lu Jingyan racked her brain searching for words to praise him.

Lu Jingyan, “Brother, you are simply the ceiling of looks in the legal world, could rely on your looks, but you insist on relying on your extraordinary talent.”

Sheng Xian, “…”

Sheng Xian, “Are you sick?”

Lu Jingyan, “…”

She felt quite indignant.

Lu Jingyan, holding her phone, rapidly typed on the keyboard.

Lu Jingyan, “Brother, you talked with me so much tonight just to have me praise you, right?”

Sheng Xian, “?”

Lu Jingyan stared at her phone screen and waited for a while, but Sheng Xian’s message didn’t come.

Could it be that she misunderstood his intentions?

After thinking for a moment, Lu Jingyan started typing on the keyboard again.

Lu Jingyan, “So, what you’re saying is, you’ve already taken care of the matter I entrusted you with, and now I should say thank you?”

Just as Lu Jingyan typed the word “Thank you,” a message popped up on the screen.

Sheng Xian, “No need.”

Lu Jingyan blinked.

He wasn’t looking for praise or thanks, so what did he want?

Suddenly, Lu Jingyan felt the urge to tease Sheng Xian.

By the time she realized it, her message had already been sent.

Lu Jingyan, “Bro, if you don’t want this or that, what do you want?”

Lu Jingyan, “Do you want me to repay you in flesh?”

“…”

Lu Jingyan successfully killed the conversation.

…

Thursday was December 31.

The last day of the year.

The next day was New Year’s Day, a holiday from work, and of course, Chen Kai, who always had a sense of ceremony about holidays, wouldn’t miss the New Year’s Eve celebration.

Chen Kai had arranged the venue for 10 in the evening.

Before that, Lu Jingyan and Song Xian had dinner together.

The two dined on the top floor of a shopping mall and finished before eight, then strolled the streets for a while, unintentionally spending too much time, and arriving late at the place Chen Kai had booked, at ten thirty.

Compared to Chen Kai’s birthday, he had invited fewer people this time, mostly those who were close to him.

Lu Jingyan entered the private room and, instead of responding warmly like Song Xian when greeted, she sat coldly on the sofa.

Lu Jingyan poured herself a drink, held up the glass to take a sip, and then noticed that Chen Kai was not there.

Sitting next to her, Song Xian noticed as well and asked loudly, “Where’s Chen Kai?”

“He hasn’t arrived yet,” someone responded.

Such events were always where Chen Kai was most enthusiastic, so it was a surprise to Lu Jingyan that he was late today.

Song Xian was calling Chen Kai on her phone when the door to the private room was pushed open, and Chen Kai walked in wearing a bright red sweater.

Song Xian hung up the phone, looking at Chen Kai, “That sweater looks quite festive, just missing a Santa hat to celebrate Christmas.”

Chen Kai sat down next to Lu Jingyan, leaned back lazily on the sofa, and pulled at his sweater, “It was actually prepared for Christmas, but I was away on a business trip and didn’t get to wear it.”

Song Xian, “…”

Lu Jingyan glanced at Chen Kai, “Why did you just get here?”

Chen Kai scratched his head, “Don’t ask, it was a family dinner, my aunt and her husband were there, it took me forever to get away.”

Lu Jingyan swirled her drink nonchalantly, “Was your cousin there?”

“My cousin wouldn’t be there,” Chen Kai poured himself a drink and took a big gulp, “He never comes to these family dinners. During the holidays, he seldom dines with my aunt and her husband, probably feels uncomfortable, like he’s an outsider, too much of an intrusion, I guess.”

Lu Jingyan thought about Sheng Xian’s family situation, opened her mouth but said nothing.

After a short pause, she casually asked, “So, how does your cousin spend his holidays?”

Chen Kai shook his head, “Don’t know, probably alone.”

Alone?

Lu Jingyan’s eyes lingered on the red liquid in the cup, silent.

During the holidays, the Lu Family often left her alone at home, but she rarely spent the time alone, mostly mingling with Chen Kai at lavish, lively events.

Lu Jingyan drained the last bit of her drink and turned to Chen Kai, “Doesn’t he need to accompany his mother?”

Chen Kai uttered regretfully, “He hasn’t seen his mother for many years now, I’ve heard my aunt mention once that his mother remarried, married quite well actually, had a son, and is living happily.”

“Given my cousin’s personality, he wouldn’t spend the New Year with his mother or my uncle-in-law.”

“Actually, my cousin and my uncle-in-law aren’t that close either, they see each other less than twice a year.”