The abandoned daughter of the Lu family turns around and marries a celibate tycoon.

Chapter 121 Outsmarting the Enemy

Lu Xiran lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, her mind racing.

How can I get into the master bedroom?

Bulletproof door – forcing your way in is impossible.

Then we can only outsmart them.

Finding the key is crucial. But where is the key?

She had already searched the guest room thoroughly, even under the bed, but there was nothing there.

She punched the bed in frustration—she'd acted too impulsively; she should have searched the rest of the room before leaving. Going back now? What if Gu Yanshen found out she knew the password and changed it?

No, we need to change our approach.

The key is either in the office or on him.

He has a high probability of being involved, but she can't outmaneuver him.

unless……

A thought flashed through Lu Xiran's mind.

The honey trap.

Last night's events are still vivid in my mind. He kept saying he was getting a divorce and that she should take her medication, but his actions spoke louder than his words.

Oh man.

It means that while you may verbally express love for one person, your body can't resist another.

Forget about that jerk. I need to figure out how to get the key first.

The office. Sneak in while he's in a meeting.

perfect.

She took out her phone and called Lin Chen first.

"Uncle."

"Ranran? Are you feeling better?"

Lu Xiran's face flushed instantly. Her uncle had picked her up last night, and he definitely knew what had happened afterward.

"Okay, okay." She cleared her throat, trying to sound normal. "I'm taking the day off. Do you want me to cook for you?"

"No need, the meeting this afternoon is going to go on for who knows how long. You can eat by yourself."

Meeting this afternoon.

Lu Xiran's eyes lit up.

After hanging up, she called Xiao Xiao again: "I'm going to Gu's Group just now. Is there anything I need to send?"

Xiao Xiao's voice instantly rose: "Sister Emma! Yes, yes, yes! I just couldn't finish my work, it would be so great if you could help deliver it!"

God help me too.

Lu Xiran carefully applied her makeup in front of the mirror.

It wasn't heavy makeup, but the kind that looked effortless yet captivatingly elegant. She changed into a fitted dress, layered a light-colored trench coat over it, and twirled in front of the mirror.

satisfaction.

When Xiao Xiao saw her while she was getting the materials, her eyes widened in disbelief.

"Emma! You look so beautiful today!"

Lu Xiran smiled and took the folder: "Thank you."

"No, no, no," Xiao Xiao quickly waved her hand, "I meant you're always super beautiful, but you look especially gorgeous today!"

Lu Xiran was in a good mood. After exchanging a few pleasantries with her, she drove straight to the Gu family's company.

Her car entered the garage without incident.

Lu Xiran herself didn't realize that she barely hesitated—she turned the steering wheel and the car slid into the gate. The barrier lifted without any resistance, as if it recognized her.

Has she been here? No.

She had never been to the underground parking lot of the Gu Group.

The system recognizes her.

She also passed through all the checkpoints as if it were her right and parked her car in the president's reserved parking space, right next to Gu Yanshen's black Maybach.

After stopping, I took another look and thought: Hmm, that's good, it's close.

After all, she used to be a boss lady.

She's here to do something important.

The private elevator's password hasn't been changed.

As the elevator ascended, her heart pounded higher and higher.

Ding--

The door opened.

Top floor.

As soon as she stepped outside, she made eye contact with a woman who looked like a secretary.

The secretary was visibly taken aback when she saw her emerge from the private elevator.

"Miss Lu? What's wrong...?"

Lu Xiran's mind went blank for a moment.

She was so pleased with herself for being able to get into the garage and take the elevator that she completely forgot—how could Gu Yanshen possibly only have one secretary? How could there be no one on the top floor?

Careless.

But she didn't show it on her face at all.

"I'm delivering materials." Lu Xiran waved the folder in her hand, a polite smile on her face. "President Gu asked me to wait for him in his office."

The secretary looked even more puzzled: "But...they were in meetings all afternoon."

"He just told me," Lu Xiran said calmly, "There might be a gap later?"

The secretary hesitated for a moment.

His gaze swept over Lu Xiran's face, then fell on the folder in her hand, and finally returned to her face.

"Please wait a moment, let me ask you something..."

Lu Xiran was led to the adjacent lounge and sat down.

When the secretary left, she thoughtfully closed the door behind her.

Lu Xiran kept smiling until the door closed.

Then she slumped her shoulders and cursed herself a thousand times in her mind.

So stupid.

How could you forget about the secretary? How could you think the top floor was empty? How could a workaholic like Gu Yanshen be without anyone by his side?

What should we do now?

Forcing our way in is definitely not an option. The secretary is outside and could come in at any moment.

Then there's only one option...

She remembered that Gu Yanshen had mentioned that there was a lounge in the office.

If she can get into the office, she'll have a chance.

How can we get in?

Lu Xiran leaned back on the sofa, her mind racing.

Then she slowly curved the corners of her mouth into a smile.

A self-inflicted injury ruse.

I have low blood sugar and feel dizzy. I need to lie down.

Surely a secretary wouldn't leave a "patient" lying on the sofa in the lounge, would they? They would definitely let her rest in the office.

Once you enter the office—

perfect.

So she leaned back on the sofa, put her hand on her forehead, and gently rubbed her temples.

When the secretary returned from the phone call and saw her like this, she was startled: "Ms. Lu? What's wrong?"

"It's nothing..." she said softly. "I'm a little dizzy, probably from low blood sugar. I'll feel better after lying down for a while."

She lay down on her side on the sofa, her eyes half-closed, and she did look unwell.

In the conference room.

The projector light fell on everyone's faces as the finance department staff reported on the previous quarter's data. Gu Yanshen sat in the head seat, his knuckles lightly tapping the table, his gaze fixed on the reports.

My phone vibrated.

He lowered his eyes.

It's a message from Secretary Oda.

[Mr. Gu, Ms. Lu said she's here to deliver some materials and is waiting for you in the lounge.]

Gu Yanshen's brow twitched slightly.

Sending materials?

Lin Chen and Shen Hanchi have always been the main liaisons for the Ruijing project. When did she need to personally deliver the materials?

He stared at the line of text for two seconds.

What does she want to do?

He typed a few words in reply, his fingertips swiping across the screen very lightly, as if afraid of being seen.

Okay. I'll be there in five minutes.

My phone vibrated again right after I sent the message.

Ms. Lu said she felt dizzy and lay down in the lounge.

Gu Yanshen tightened his grip on the phone.

The knuckles are turning white.

Hypoglycemia.

This ailment started three years ago after a miscarriage. The doctor said she could recover with proper care, so he instructed Lin Chen to try various methods to nourish her, including dietary supplements and medicinal meals.

But once the foundation is damaged, it's not so easy to recover.

I tormented myself like that again last night...

She didn't eat anything in the morning.

Gu Yanshen stood up.

The chair slid softly across the floor, and everyone looked up at him.

His face was expressionless, and his voice was so calm it was as if he were just saying the weather was nice today.

"Ten-minute break."

Then he pushed open the door and went out.

He walked faster than usual.

Much faster.