Xiao Xiao didn't have many scenes today and wrapped up in the morning. After that, Wen Sining took her back.
"You did a great job. With the post - production publicity and the gimmick of Lu Xuan, you're bound to gain popularity," Wen Sining said.
Xiao Xiao nodded. "I'll work hard."
Wen Sining nodded too. She was quite optimistic about Xiao Xiao, even though she was still a newbie.
After dropping Xiao Xiao off, Wen Sining told the driver to take her home. Donna had been taking care of the company, so it didn't really matter whether she went there or not. There were just some documents that needed her signature.
As soon as she got home and sat on the sofa, her phone rang. She picked it up and saw that it was a call from Grandpa Lu. After a moment's hesitation, she answered it.
"Grandpa," she greeted sweetly.
"Ningning, did I interrupt your work?" Grandpa Lu's voice came from the other end of the phone.
Wen Sining quickly denied it.
"That's good. You've been really busy lately, haven't you? I haven't seen you at home for days. And Lu Luochen is the same," Grandpa Lu said with a hint of complaint.
Hearing this, Wen Sining counted the days and realized that she hadn't been home for half a month. She'd been so busy with various things that time had just slipped by. She hadn't expected that Lu Luochen hadn't been home either. No wonder Grandpa Lu would say so.
"The company has recruited some new people, and we're about to shoot a new drama," Wen Sining explained.
Grandpa Lu understood. "Do you have time to come home for dinner this afternoon?"
Wen Sining thought for a while and agreed. After all, Grandpa had called in person, and she didn't want to disappoint the old man.
"I'll ask the auntie to cook your favorite dishes," Grandpa Lu said. Even through the phone, Wen Sining could sense his happiness.
They chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up.
Wen Sining took a short rest at home before driving to the Lu family mansion.
As soon as she arrived, Grandpa Lu was very happy to see her. "Ningning, you've lost weight from all that work."
"No, I haven't," Wen Sining said.
"You and Lu Luochen are never home. It's just me and Old Xiao in this big house," Grandpa Lu said.
Mentioning Lu Luochen, Wen Sining couldn't help but ask, "Is he coming back?" She really didn't want to run into him.
"He said he's busy with work and won't be back," Grandpa Lu said disgruntledly.
Wen Sining let out a sigh of relief. It was good that he wasn't coming back. She didn't have to face him.
"Is there something wrong with your relationship with Lu Luochen?" Grandpa Lu noticed something was off. They both hadn't been home.
A look of surprise flashed across Wen Sining's eyes. She hadn't expected Grandpa to ask this. She quickly denied it.
"No, we've just been too busy with work. Don't worry, Grandpa," Wen Sining said.
"That's good. I was just being silly and worried for nothing," Grandpa Lu said.
Wen Sining smiled.
After dinner, Grandpa Lu gave Wen Sining a thermos.
Wen Sining was confused but still took it. Just as she was about to ask, she heard Grandpa Lu say, "Take this to Lu Luochen."
Wen Sining felt as if the thermos was burning her hand. She didn't want to go to Lu Luochen's company and see his cold face. She thought about giving the dinner to Qiao Xi later. She always thought the nanny's cooking was delicious.
"I'll go with you," Grandpa Lu added.
That thought immediately vanished from Wen Sining's mind. It seemed that Grandpa was still worried about them. Otherwise, he wouldn't go with her. To avoid raising his suspicion, Wen Sining had no choice but to agree. However, she had no idea what Lu Luochen's reaction would be. Oh well, she'd just have to brace herself.
Just like that, Wen Sining drove Grandpa Lu to the company. They arrived at Lu Luochen's office. It was still an hour before he got off work, and there were still many people in the company.
"Isn't that Old Master Lu?" a voice came from behind them.
They turned around. Wen Sining didn't recognize this person, but Grandpa Lu greeted him, "Oh, isn't this Chairman Chen? Long time no see." Then he said to Wen Sining, "Ningning, go in first. I'll chat with Chairman Chen for a while and come in later. Ask Lu Luochen to have dinner first."
Wen Sining nodded and pushed open the door of Lu Luochen's office.
The man inside, who was looking at some documents, heard the noise and looked up. When he saw it was Wen Sining, he asked coldly, "Why are you here?"
"Do you think I want to come? If it weren't for Grandpa insisting that I bring you dinner, I wouldn't be here," Wen Sining said angrily. She knew that seeing each other would be unpleasant, and she was right.
"Just put it there," he said without any emotion in his voice.
Afraid that Grandpa would come in soon, Wen Sining sat on the sofa and scrolled through her phone. There was no communication between them, and the air was filled with awkwardness.
Lu Luochen shifted his position and got up to have dinner.
Seeing him approaching, Wen Sining subtly moved to the side, quietly creating some distance between them.
The always - cautious Lu Luochen naturally noticed her little move and sneered in his heart. She hated him so much. If that was the case, why did she still bring him dinner? She might as well be honest with Grandpa.
Wen Sining didn't know what he was thinking and was just boredly swiping her phone.
He quickly finished his dinner. Just as he finished, Jin Yihao pushed the door open. He didn't expect Wen Sining to be there too. He greeted respectfully, "Madam."
Hearing this, Wen Sining nodded slightly as a greeting.
"Mr. Lu, everyone from the sales department is here. They're waiting for you," Jin Yihao said.
"Got it. I'll go now," Lu Luochen said, standing up.
Wen Sining also stood up. "I'm leaving. If Grandpa asks, just say I have something to do at the company."
Without waiting for Lu Luochen's response, she strode out of the office.
Lu Luochen watched her leaving back, moved his lips but finally said nothing and just let her go.
It was obvious that they had no intention of making up. They didn't even want to say an extra word to each other.
...
In the sanitarium, Yun Chutong's condition hadn't improved, but it was stabilizing, which was the best news for them.
Xu Yan entered Yun Chutong's ward under the pretext of giving her an injection.
Yun Chutong looked at her warily. Xu Yan squatted in front of her. Originally, Lu Xuan had arranged for her to kill Yun Chutong, but then he changed his mind and asked her to find a way to rescue Yun Chutong from here. He had other plans.
Xu Yan fed Yun Chutong a pill. This pill could relieve her condition, and if taken for a long - term, there was a possibility of a full recovery.