My Wife Is a Superstar (Ning Tan)

Chapter 963 Please Me

While Ning Ran was being interviewed, Lu Jingyuan, who had been waiting outside, noticed that Nan Xing had

unexpectedly arrived.

Her first reaction was that Ning Ran had summoned the man.

Anyone could tell that Ning Ran was trying to matchmake them both.

Lu Jingyuan remained engrossed in her phone and disregarded his presence.

They had been locked in a cold war for quite some time now.

It had originated from a seemingly insignificant incident. Nan Xing had required a companion for a party and had

initially intended to ask Lu Jingyuan to accompany him. However, she had been swamped with work and had no

inclination for social engagements, thus declining his invitation.

In a moment of fit, Nan Xing found a young model to accompany him to the party. In a deliberate act of spite, he

even shared a photograph of himself with the model on his WeChat Moments.

He deliberately restricted access to everyone except Lu Jingyuan.

Lu Jingyuan comprehended his underlying message, and rather than succumbing to anger, she went ahead and

liked the photo.

This unexpected response served as a catalyst for Nan Xing's fury, leading him to remove Lu Jingyuan from his

WeChat contacts.

However, he soon regretted his impulsive action and attempted to re-add Lu Jingyuan back on WeChat. To his

surprise, she had already deleted him from her contact list.

Despite his pleas for reconciliation, Lu Jingyuan steadfastly refused to reconnect with him.

As the conflict between them intensified, they found themselves embroiled in a full-fledged cold war.

On occasions when Lu Jingyuan had meetings at Nanshi Corporation, Nan Xing would also be present. Yet, they

acted like strangers, deliberately ignoring each other's presence.

Unable to bear the tension any longer, Nan Xing reached a breaking point and arrived at the real estate branch

with a bouquet of flowers in hand, hoping to reconcile with her.

However, Lu Jingyuan completely disregarded his presence and went so far as to instruct her assistant to discard

the flowers he had brought. The incident quickly spread among the employees, further damaging Nan Xing's

reputation and intensifying the animosity between them.

As they found themselves face-to-face once again, a subtle air of awkwardness hung between them.

However, Lu Jingyuan had grown accustomed to such coldness. She no longer feared these uneasy encounters.

Nan Xing awkwardly took a seat and cleared his throat. “Lu Jingyuan, I am, after all, the deputy CEO of Nanshi

Corporation. My rank is higher than yours. Why are you showing your superior a disdainful look?”

To his annoyance, Lu Jingyuan kept silent and cast a cold, disdainful glance in his direction.

In Flower City, Nan Xing was an undeniable heartthrob. Scores of young and beautiful girls vied for the chance to be

with him, yet Lu Jingyuan refused to give him the slightest acknowledgment.

He had reminded himself before arriving that he had paid a hefty sum of twenty thousand for the opportunity to

spend time alone with her, and he had resolved to cherish it.

But the sight of Lu Jingyuan's icy demeanor ignited a fire of resentment within him, reigniting his desire to confront

her once more.

How dare she act so arrogantly when everyone is going out of their way to please me!

“Lu Jingyuan!”

Lu Jingyuan glanced at him and sneered, “Mr. Xing, is there something you need?”

“Why are you here during working hours?” Nan Xing adopted an authoritative tone.

At least I have a higher rank than you. I don't believe I can't assert my authority over you!

“I'm on leave today,” she replied.

“Have you finished your work? Who approved your leave?” Nan Xing said with a stern face.

The woman was seething with anger.

As a managerial staff, she had the freedom to arrange her working hours. Unlike regular employees who had to

clock in and out from nine to five, she had the flexibility to work from home unless an important meeting required

her presence.

Moreover, Lu Jingyuan had always been accustomed to working late into the night. Hence, she would never get up

before ten o'clock, let alone arrive at the office on time.

Nan Xing was well aware of these facts, and there was a time when he personally escorted the two children to

school.

How dare he suddenly challenge my leave arrangement? Isn't he deliberately looking to cause trouble?

“Mr. Chen approved my leave. Do you have a problem with that?” she challenged.

Nan Xing was dumbfounded.

My brother approved her leave? That's impossible.

“Don't try to deceive me. My brother never concerns himself with such minor matters,” Nan Xing retorted.

“I took leave today to accompany Ran for a cover shoot. Mr. Chen was fully aware of it, so his silence can be

considered approval. What gives you the right to flaunt your authority at me? Go challenge someone else!” Lu

Jingyuan responded without hesitation.

Nan Xing started to regret his actions. He knew very well that the woman couldn't be intimidated.

Why did I choose this approach to communicate with her?Wouldn't it have been wiser to speak to her calmly,

expressing my desire to meet and have a meal? Why did I have to challenge her, only to end up looking foolish and

humiliated?

Taking a deep breath, Nan Xing reminded himself to be humble and avoid confrontation. He had to swallow his

pride and stop his stubbornness.

Next, he bowed slightly and moved closer to Lu Jingyuan. “I was just asking.”

Feeling ashamed, he quickly glanced around to see if anyone was nearby.

Luckily no one is around. This is so embarrassing!

Unfortunately, Lu Jingyuan shot the man a disdainful look as she witnessed his swift surrender.

He tries to intimidate those who are scared and plays victim to those who aren't. Is he even a man?

“Jingyuan, I've gone this far. Can't you show a little compassion? Don't you remember that I was the one who

brought you from the capital? If I hadn't gotten your brother drunk, would he have agreed to let you leave the city?

You slept in daily while I woke up early to take your children to school. I may not have earned any accolades, but I

certainly put in effort. Why are you treating me like this?” Nan Xing pleaded.

The man was almost on the verge of tears. He felt a sense of grievance after making numerous concessions and

sacrifices.

However, Lu Jingyuan remained unfazed.

She merely glanced at the man, signaling him to continue with his self-pitying act.

Despite his efforts to be humble, Lu Jingyuan remained unyielding. Life appeared unbearably arduous.

Drawing nearer once again, he uttered, “Truth be told, I've missed you tremendously lately. I've wanted to ask you

for dinner and to catch a movie together. But I hesitated, fearing your anger and rejection.”

Finally, Lu Jingyuan spoke. “You're right. I would reject you.”

Nan Xing was dumbfounded at her response. It was as though she was trying to push him to the brink of despair.

“Well... um...”

Nan Xing hesitated for a moment, realizing that he had no clue about how to win over Lu Jingyuan.

Hence, he sat alone on the side, sulking with frustration.

Just then, Ning Ran finished her work and emerged. When she saw Nan Xing and Lu Jingyuan seated apart with

bitter expressions, she could already piece together what had unfolded.

Nan Xing said half-heartedly, “Ning Ran, you look beautiful today.”

Feeling amused, she replied, “Did my beauty cause you to be disappointed? You look miserable!”

The man sighed. “I didn't hear anything nice from her despite spending twenty thousand.”

Ning Ran chuckled. “Well, don't expect a refund from me. I'm never giving the money back.”

Their conversation left Lu Jingyuan feeling confused. What did Nan Xing buy twenty thousand from Ning Ran? And

why was he talking about refunds?