mijobooks Chapter 137 The Lurking Wolf
Chapter 137 The Lurking Wolf
Right now, three things are weighing heavily on Lu Yuan's mind.
First, get a driver's license;
Secondly, to bring Lin Kai and Gao Ya together, resolve their misunderstandings, and help them achieve a happy marriage;
Thirdly, they seized the opportunity presented by the booming garment industry in Jiangcheng to expand and strengthen the Lu family's garment factory.
The first thing was simply following the established procedures, without any difficulty.
The second thing will require some effort, but even if it doesn't go as planned, it won't cause any irreparable damage.
Only the third thing is of utmost importance.
If the Lu family's garment factories miss out on this wave of opportunities, they will inevitably face difficulties in future competition.
Lu Yuan knew in his heart that even if he missed this opportunity, he could still find another way to get rich after his rebirth.
But there are too many variables in the future, who can say for sure?
Since the opportunity was right in front of him, he was naturally unwilling to let it go easily.
However, reality gave him a cold shower; in his current circle, he simply couldn't find a top-notch fashion designer who could match international standards.
This problem clung to Lu Yuan like a leech, so much so that he was always distracted when he sat in the driving school today practicing his theory test.
"Brother Yuan, what's wrong? You seem distracted." Gao Zhe, who was sitting next to him, noticed his unusual behavior and couldn't help but lean over and ask.
Lu Yuan pulled himself out of his thoughts and tentatively asked, "Have you heard that a group of clothing merchants doing international business are coming to Jiangcheng soon?"
Gao Zhe shook his head blankly: "I don't know, how could I possibly care about this?"
Lu Yuan fell silent in resignation.
Yes, Gao Zhe and his family have never been involved in the clothing industry, so asking him is like asking a blind man for directions. "Fine, never mind."
"Brother Yuan, it doesn't matter to me what international bigwigs come to Jiangcheng these days." Gao Zhe's eyes lit up instantly at the mention of this, his tone full of excitement. "I only care about whether I can get my sister and Brother Kai together! I had a deep chat with Brother Kai yesterday. He's the only son in his family, and all the family's businesses will be his in the future. If I can get a brother-in-law like that, wouldn't I be able to eat whatever I want and do whatever I want?"
"Brother Kai?" Lu Yuan glanced at him sideways, a half-smile on his face. "In just two or three days, you've already become sworn brothers with him?"
"Of course!" Gao Zhe patted his chest, looking completely matter-of-fact.
In his simple and crude value system, Lin Kai is not only generous, but more importantly, he is "fun".
Gao Zhe is a naturally playful and carefree person. He will follow whoever can make his life more interesting.
Although this personality trait might seem a bit carefree, it has certainly allowed him to live a more comfortable life than anyone else.
Lu Yuan rubbed his throbbing temples and asked casually, "Did you manage to get any useful information out of your sister?"
"Ugh!" Gao Zhe seemed to have been hit where it hurt, and instantly wilted like a frostbitten eggplant. "Don't even mention it. You know my status in the family. If I dare to ask my sister about her love life, she'll immediately become suspicious and think I'm acting as a go-between for someone."
"So, you didn't get any useful information?" Lu Yuan was speechless.
"Hehe, you can't say that..." Gao Zhe scratched his head awkwardly, "These things have to be done slowly and gradually."
"Too slow won't do." Lu Yuan shook his head, his tone becoming more serious. "We can't waste all our precious time on this. Besides, Lin Kai's patience is limited. If we wait until we're all going to university in other cities and this still isn't resolved, then it'll all be for nothing."
"Well..." Gao Zhe also frowned, caught in a dilemma.
Just as the two were at their wits' end, two familiar figures suddenly walked in from outside the door.
Lu Yuan looked closely and his brows furrowed tightly.
Xu Lingjing? Jiang Yiqing? What are they doing here?
Gao Zhe was also stunned, a hint of struggle flashing across his face. Why these two of them of all?
It's one thing if they're acquaintances, but it's another one of the few people I usually hang out with.
"Of course I'm here to learn to drive!" Jiang Yiqing greeted her with a smile. "With such a long summer vacation, you should either go traveling or take a driving test at home. You can't just lie at home for two whole months, can you?"
"There's no need for everyone to flock to this driving school, is there?" Gao Zhe couldn't help but complain. He was really annoyed that he kept running into acquaintances wherever he went.
"Lu Yuan, what a coincidence." Xu Lingjing seemed oblivious to Gao Zhe's embarrassment, and walked straight to the empty seat next to Lu Yuan, sitting down with a perfectly timed smile on her lips. "I didn't expect to see you here too."
Lu Yuan didn't bother to reply, expressing his resistance with silence. If he could, he wouldn't want to have anything to do with this woman at all.
Seeing that Lu Yuan remained silent, Xu Lingjing wasn't annoyed. She glanced around and asked, feigning confusion, "Why don't I see Ye Yixian? Isn't she here to learn?"
"She's busy," Lu Yuan replied casually.
Ever since Xu Lingjing's unreasonable behavior at school caused Ye Yixian to misunderstand, Lu Yuan has seen through Xu Lingjing's true nature; she is an extremely troublesome woman.
He originally hoped that Xu Lingjing would ignore him as she did in his previous life, but the butterfly effect brought about by his rebirth has obviously changed the trajectory of everyone around him.
Xu Lingjing now has an almost obsessive attachment to Lu Yuan.
Even though she knew that Lu Yuan and Ye Yixian had already established a relationship, she still had no intention of backing down.
She was like a wolf lurking in the shadows, patiently hovering around her prey, waiting for the right moment to strike. Given enough time, she believed she would eventually find an opportunity to break through their defenses.
Lu Yuan couldn't just drive away someone with such ulterior motives; he couldn't very well beat her up in front of everyone, could he?
Fortunately, Gao Zhe always manages to step forward in these situations.
He leaned closer with a sly grin and said, "Sister-in-law Yixian doesn't need a driver's license. From now on, wherever she wants to go, Brother Yuan will drive her around. Why would she need to drive herself?"
sister in law.
These two words were like a needle, piercing precisely into Xu Lingjing's heart.
Her expression instantly turned cold.
Lu Yuan's noncommittal attitude towards Gao Zhe's form of address, and this tacit approval, made Xu Lingjing's face turn even uglier.
In her subconscious, the position of "sister-in-law" should have belonged to her.
But she was, after all, very shrewd and knew how to defuse the atmosphere.
She didn't react immediately, but forced a smile and continued to probe, "Lu Yuan, how did you estimate your college entrance exam score? About the same as Yi Xian's, right? Are you planning to apply to the same university?"
"You're here to take your driving test, right?" Lu Yuan turned his head, staring at her coldly, his tone devoid of any warmth.
"Uh...yes." Xu Lingjing felt a little uneasy under his cold gaze, and the atmosphere suddenly became awkward, but she still forced herself to continue the conversation.
"Then focus on preparing for the exam and don't worry about things that don't concern you."
After saying that, Lu Yuan didn't want to stay a second longer. He made an excuse and pulled Gao Zhe to get up and leave.
His attitude couldn't be clearer: he wanted to completely sever ties with Xu Lingjing.
Xu Lingjing wasn't stupid; she could see it clearly.
Only after the two figures disappeared outside the door did Xu Lingjing's smile completely crumble. She bit her lower lip, stomped her foot in anger, and squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth: "Sister-in-law? Ha... disgusting."
Jiang Yiqing, watching from the side, felt helpless and couldn't help but advise, "Lingjing, Lu Yuan has already made himself so clear, so stop focusing on him. With your looks and qualities, there's a line of men chasing you that could stretch from here to the end of the street, why bother?"
Xu Lingjing rolled her eyes, too lazy to explain.
She clearly hasn't given up yet.
"Sigh!" Jiang Yiqing sighed deeply, her eyes full of helplessness.
On the other side, Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe had just stepped out of the hall when they bumped into an acquaintance—Li Xian.
Judging from this, Li Xian had obviously just registered as well.
"Li Xian, you're only registering today?" Gao Zhe raised an eyebrow and asked with a half-smile.
Li Xian was already annoyed and really didn't want to run into Lu Yuan and Gao Zhe at this crucial moment. But since he couldn't avoid it, he could only force a smile: "After comparing several options, I still think this driving school is the most reliable."
"Are you sure you didn't come here because Xu Lingjing is here too?" Lu Yuan stopped and casually teased.
Li Xian seemed to have been choked, instantly unable to speak, his face turning pale and then red.
Lu Yuan didn't look at him again and left directly.
Now it's pretty much confirmed. It was Li Xian who leaked the news, telling Xu Lingjing that Lu Yuan was learning to drive here, which attracted that "wolf" that couldn't be shaken off.