Chapter 729: Chapter 27: The Cannon Fodder Best Friend of the Tragic Romance Heroine (27)

Jiang Lai listened to the voice on the other end of the phone, which was not much different from the barking of dogs in a kennel.

She tossed the phone aside and continued with the tasks at hand.

"What if I insist on interfering?"

Jiang Lai’s words were nothing short of a provocation, making Fu Lihan’s tone even colder.

"If you’re tired of living, you can try."

"Then let’s give it a shot, I know where Zhao Zhaozhao is, and I’m not telling you."

With that, Jiang Lai hung up the phone.

She realized that she couldn’t escape her role as a pawn; even if she did nothing and barely stepped out of the house, she’d be implicated in the slightest conflicts between the leading man and woman.

Zhao Zhaozhao didn’t care much, as long as the leading man treated her well, she behaved like a kitten by his side acting as a lucky charm, but at the slightest dissatisfaction, she would run away.

Since her legs belonged to her, she could run whenever she wanted, prioritizing freedom, forcing the leading man into a chase while Jiang Lai ended up as collateral damage.

As for why Zhao Zhaozhao ran away, Jiang Lai could figure it out just by a quick search online.

The engagement news between Fu Lihan and the story’s malicious female supporting role, Zhao Man, was released, cementing relations between the two families to ensure stock market stability.

Zhao Man, hopelessly devoted to Fu Lihan, naturally was keen on this alliance.

Yet, Fu Lihan felt nothing for Zhao Man, he even grew disgusted at the sight of her.

Ignoring the wealthy and beautiful heiress, he instead pined for the penniless and plain female lead, which Jiang Lai found to be quite an irritating trait.

Once the engagement news was public, Zhao Zhaozhao saw the content in the news immediately.

She got wildly drunk that evening, and tearfully called Fu Lihan to break up, before pulling out her SIM card, leaving her job, and going off to unwind.

That evening, Lu Zhixing, as usual, knocked to cook dinner. Apart from the first meal bought outside, the rest were prepared by him.

The large kitchen at home was barely used except during Cai Xian’s visits. Otherwise, it sat idle as a showpiece.

But now the kitchen buzzed with activity because Lu Zhixing was keen on cooking, and Jiang Lai couldn’t just let him busy himself alone, so she stood by to assist, handling some ingredients.

Both were engrossed in their work until Jiang Lai casually asked while peeling garlic.

"Brother, is the developer of the underground project your company?"

Lu Zhixing was stirring the contents in the pot and replied warmly.

"Yes, it is. Why?"

"I want to report an employee slacking and skipping work, reporting to you should work, right?"

Lu Zhixing chuckled, looking at her helplessly.

"Your brother does have some authority, plus this is our Lu Family’s business. You can join the management too."

Jiang Lai shook her head.

"Too troublesome, I prefer my current lifestyle."

It’s not that Jiang Lai hadn’t managed a company before; being a boss isn’t as simple as it seems. Tens of thousands of employees depend on you, which isn’t a pressure easily handled by most.

Look at Lu Zhixing, the general manager overseeing everything, he’s never had more than seven hours of sleep before.

Rising before dawn and retiring late at night, he still found time to care for his sister without a knack for doing things herself.

While eating, Lu Zhixing asked again.

"Briefly tell me about that employee, I’ll think about how to handle it."

"Do you know Fu Lihan?"

"Yes, the Fu Family heir, met him before."

"Are we on good terms with the Fu Family?"

"Not really, although Fu Family is up-and-coming, Grandpa Fu used to work for our Lu Family, so there’s a bit of connection, but not much."

Jiang Lai nodded.

Lu Zhixing’s version was still too reserved.

Fu Lihan’s grandfather indeed worked at the Lu Family, as Old Sir Lu’s driver.

Later, with Old Sir Lu’s aid, they started their own business, leading to the current Fu Family through two generations of effort.

Certainly, the Fu Family now wouldn’t acknowledge such a connection, even viewing it with disdain.

The origins of these families stem from this, and the Lu Family members, benevolent as they are, rarely mention it externally.

Only faced with Jiang Lai did Lu Zhixing hint at it, providing face to the Fu Family.

Knowing the unfolding drama ahead, Jiang Lai understood Fu Lihan’s attempts to erase past humiliations by targeting the Lu Family.

Compared to Lu Family’s current generosity, Fu Lihan’s actions were indeed petty.

"Fu Lihan’s lover works at this sales office, ousted the sales department manager with one word, meanwhile promoting an unknown figure."

"A lover?"

Fu Lihan has an official fiancée, so isn’t Zhao Zhaozhao the mistress?

Calling her a lover is already polite, if it wasn’t for Lu Zhixing’s genteel nature, Jiang Lai would prefer to call her a homewrecker.

"Yes, Zhao Zhaozhao is minor, but Fu Lihan’s reaching into here is significant, keep an eye on it."

The entire enterprise belongs to the Lu Family, from development to construction and subsequent property management, other companies have no chance to collaborate.

How did Fu Lihan manage with just one word, to make everyone respect Zhao Zhaozhao at this development project?

Lu Zhixing paused to contemplate.

While this is just one among many Lu Family projects, staff changes are minor for Lu Zhixing, requiring no attention.

But seeing from a broader perspective, Fu Lihan’s ability to influence this project’s leadership signifies his sway in more crucial areas of the company.

Lu Family and Fu Family have many highly similar ventures, essentially competitors.

With a competitor’s hand reaching inside the company, it necessitates significant attention.

"Alright, I’ll speak to Dad, we need to thoroughly investigate this matter."

"Let’s discuss it after dinner, it’s not urgent tonight."

Lu Zhixing regarded Jiang Lai, a hint of approval in his eyes.

"You have quite a knack for management, come help me directly after grad school."

"We’ll see in the future."

Seeing Jiang Lai uninterested, Lu Zhixing didn’t push further, after finishing eating, he helped clean the kitchen before returning to the company.

Not long after, Fu Lihan’s call came again.

Jiang Lai glanced at it and instantly blocked the number.

Over on the other side, in a luxurious yet understated penthouse office, Fu Lihan stared at the phone screen, his face dark.

The assistant beside him noticed and softly asked.

"Boss, the people are arranged, as soon as Jiang Lai shows up, I’ll bring her to you immediately."

"What about Zhaozhao, any leads?"

"Miss Zhao’s whereabouts are currently uncertain, I suspect someone is helping her behind the scenes."