Capítulo 978: Chapter 966: Has Lu Zijin Been Charmed by Third Miss Qiao?
Zhan Nanjing also arrived early at the banquet. After exchanging a few pleasantries with some familiar friends, she turned her head and saw Qiao Jing.
Seeing that Qiao Jing had come with Lu Zijin, Zhan Nanjing was a bit surprised.
She took steps forward and greeted Qiao Jing and Lu Zijin.
Just after they exchanged greetings, someone called Lu Zijin over.
Lu Zijin responded and then looked at Qiao Jing, saying softly, “You guys chat first, I’ll head over there for a bit, I’ll be back soon.”
“Okay.” Qiao Jing nodded.
Lu Zijin gave her another glance before turning around to walk away.
As soon as he left, Zhan Nanjing immediately sidled up to Qiao Jing, raised an eyebrow and said, “Xiao Jing, you said before that you needed to help a friend over the weekend, turns out this friend is Lu Zijin!”
Qiao Jing made a sound of acknowledgment and truthfully said, “He said he was short of a female companion and asked for my help.”
Zhan Nanjing caught a sniff of gossip and couldn’t help but ask, “How did you two meet? I see Lu Zijin is very gentle with you, even taking the time to let you know before he left, acting just like a top ten good boyfriend. Are you two…?”
At this point, Zhan Nanjing gave Qiao Jing a meaningful look.
Qiao Jing was somewhat helpless, just about to explain, when a sharp and sarcastic voice suddenly pierced through.
“Someone like her, such an ugly freak, dreaming of coveting my brother-in-law? Utterly delusional, doesn’t know what she’s doing!”
Qiao Jing turned her head and saw the two sisters from the Sun Family striding over.
The one who spoke was Sun Mingxin, who always considered Lu Zijin to be her brother-in-law.
Seeing the two sisters, Qiao Jing’s clear and distant brows suddenly showed a hint of impatience.
These two have repeatedly picked fights with her, reaching the same level of annoyance as Yang Xiaoxiao!
Zhan Nanjing was surprised by Sun Mingxin’s words.
She looked at Sun Mingxin suspiciously, “Your brother-in-law? Since when was Lu Zijin with your sister? How come I haven’t heard about it?”
“They’re not officially together yet, but soon enough. This Qiao Jing knows about my sister’s relationship with Lu Zijin but shamelessly comes to steal him away, really too wicked!”
Sun Mingxin spoke as if it were true, and with such indignation, that those unaware of the situation might truly believe it.
Zhan Nanjing listened and turned to Qiao Jing asking, “Xiao Jing, what’s going on here?”
In her view, Xiao Jing did not fit the description provided by Sun Mingxin at all.
She asked purely out of curiosity, wanting to know what had occurred.
“The sisters are just indulging in wishful thinking. Director Lu is gentle by nature and kind to everyone, and they simply assume he has intentions, wishfully seeing him as boyfriend and brother-in-law.”
Qiao Jing spoke slowly, her tone mocking, “Thus, whenever any woman gets a bit closer to Director Lu, they believe she’s trying to steal him away.”
Hearing this, Sun Mingzhu and Sun Mingxin’s faces changed.
Sun Mingxin glared viciously at Qiao Jing, “What nonsense are you saying? Dare to do but not admit it, huh? It’s clear you shamelessly stole my sister’s man, and you’re still trying to play innocent!”
The two sides each held their ground, but between Qiao Jing and the Sun sisters, Zhan Nanjing naturally sided with Qiao Jing.
She looked at the Sun sisters with disdain and said, “I think you’re the ones talking nonsense. I know Xiao Jing’s character very well. As for you two, indulging in wishful thinking is one thing, but being so overbearing about it, it’d be strange if someone with Lu Zijin’s personality liked women like you two!”
Being confronted by Zhan Nanjing, Sun Mingzhu and Sun Mingxin’s expressions instantly turned a few shades uglier.
Due to Zhan Nanjing’s status, they dared not voice their anger, having to swallow their resentment forcefully.
In the distance, Lu Zijin was drinking and chatting with people, but during this time, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Qiao Jing.
Seeing the Sun sisters march over with a menacing demeanor, Lu Zijin immediately put down his drink and told his friends, “Sorry, I have some things to attend to, please excuse me.”
With those words, Lu Zijin strode towards Qiao Jing.
Sun Mingzhu had been watching Lu Zijin, and upon seeing him come over, she assumed he was coming for her, instantly feeling delighted, eagerly moving to greet him with a smile.
Once close, Sun Mingzhu blocked Lu Zijin’s path, giggling, “Director Lu, what a coincidence, I was just wondering why I hadn’t seen you yet, and here you are. How about we go have a drink together?”
“Sorry, I don’t have time.”
Lu Zijin rejected her outright and without giving her any chance to speak further, bypassed her directly and headed towards Qiao Jing.
Watching Lu Zijin walk towards Qiao Jing, Sun Mingzhu gritted her teeth, her eyes almost bursting with wrath.
Damn Qiao Lao San, to enchant Lu Zijin to this extent!
As Sun Mingzhu was fuming, Lu Zijin had already arrived in front of Qiao Jing.
“Sorry, I was caught up talking just now, so I got delayed.”
After explaining, Lu Zijin pointed towards the garden outside and suggested, “Why don’t we take a stroll over there?”
Following his direction, Qiao Jing saw a quaint artificial fountain and a vibrant flowerbed. The surrounding environment was also very beautiful.
More importantly, it looked very peaceful there!
Qiao Jing generally disliked noisy occasions, so she thought Lu Zijin’s suggestion was quite nice and agreed promptly.
After saying a word to Zhan Nanjing, she walked together with Lu Zijin outside, chatting casually.
From afar, Lu Zijiao watched this scene and commented with satisfaction, “Looks like my brother and Third Miss Qiao are really hitting it off. They’re chatting and laughing together.”
After speaking, he paused and then mused, “I heard Third Miss Qiao is now working at Professor Qiao’s Research Institute, and combined with her good medical skills, she’s actually quite similar to Qiao Jing. Perhaps it’s these qualities that are unconsciously attracting my brother to her?”
“Also, although I haven’t interacted much with her, I also find her temperament truly resembles that of Qiao Jing, which might be one of the factors that attract my brother…”
While Lu Zijiao spoke, Zhan Qipei couldn’t help but look towards Lu Zijin and Qiao Jing.
His dark eyes were deep as water, and his face was stern, making it difficult for one to decipher his emotions at the moment.
Just then, three little ones ran over with their tiny legs, dashing swiftly.
The trio wore little suits, little leather shoes, and sported cool hairdos, looking exactly like three mini-Zhan Qipeis.
Seeing this, Lu Zijiao immediately spread his arms towards the three little ones, “Yubao, Zebao, Mo Bao, come let uncle give you a hug.”
The three little ones didn’t have time for him, only glanced at him, then ran straight to Qiao Jing.
Once in front of Qiao Jing, the little ones held hands, hugged legs, sticking to her cheerfully calling “Aunt Jing.”