Chapter 385 - 384: Dong Wenwu’s Apology

After all, Yun Zijin’s call meant one thing: money. He thought the script was dead in the water, but in a surprising turn of events, he had just secured a thirty-million-dollar investment.

Remembering that Chen Chuan had helped him secure this investment, Gao Mi’s heart overflowed with endless gratitude.

"It’s noon. If you two don’t mind, shall we get some lunch together?"

Tang Yu and Yun Zijin had collaborated many times, and with the timing so perfect, he wanted to take the opportunity to treat her to a meal.

The fact that Gao Mi was there as a third wheel didn’t bother him.

"No, thank you! All I want to do right now is get my film crew together! Miss Yun, Lawyer Tang, I’ll be going now!"

Gao Mi couldn’t wait another second. He just wanted to assemble his crew as quickly as possible.

With that, Gao Mi shot to his feet and hurried toward the door.

Someone with a personality like Gao Mi’s was a bit too single-minded. He was lacking in social graces and could easily offend people.

If his investor had been anyone other than Yun Zijin, his abrupt departure would have gotten his funding pulled in a heartbeat.

"Well, then shall we...?"

Gao Mi was gone, but Yun Zijin was still there. Tang Yu hadn’t given up on the idea of lunch; after all, he had suggested it for her sake in the first place.

Unfortunately for him, before Tang Yu could finish his sentence, Yun Zijin’s phone rang.

Tang Yu glanced over and saw the caller ID: Lu Yunque.

As a renowned lawyer in Dijing, Tang Yu certainly knew what the name Lu Yunque signified.

"Looks like I’m destined to eat alone today."

Anyone in Dijing with even a halfway decent source of information knew about the relationship between Yun Zijin and Lu Yunque. Naturally, Tang Yu was aware of it too.

Meanwhile, a faint smile appeared on Yun Zijin’s face when she saw Lu Yunque’s name on the screen.

’But isn’t the timing a little off?’

’If it’s 12:00 PM in Dijing, it should be 5:00 AM in France. Why is he calling me at this hour instead of sleeping?’

Yun Zijin gave Tang Yu an apologetic look, then started walking out as she answered the phone.

"Hello...?"

"Come downstairs."

Before Yun Zijin could say anything else, Lu Yunque uttered those two cryptic words.

Thoroughly confused, Yun Zijin asked, "What do you mean?"

"You’ll know when you come downstairs."

Yun Zijin, who had been heading for the elevator, suddenly had a thought. A joyful expression spread across her face. "You’re back in the country?"

If that weren’t the case, Lu Yunque wouldn’t have called her knowing it was 5:00 AM in France. Otherwise, he would be admitting that he was staying up late and waking up early.

"Yes. I’m at the entrance of Dingsi Building."

Although she didn’t know how Lu Yunque knew she was at Dingsi Building today, it didn’t stop her from feeling overjoyed.

"I’ll be right down!"

Lu Yunque had left for France on Saturday. Three days had passed since then.

Yun Zijin hadn’t seen him for three days, either. Between his work and the time difference, they had barely had any time to video chat.

As she watched the floor numbers on the elevator display decrease, the smile on Yun Zijin’s face grew brighter and brighter.

If only... she hadn’t run into someone she didn’t want to see the moment she stepped out of the elevator, it would have been perfect.

"Miss Yun, I’m here to apologize! Miss Yun, I was blind to your importance before! Please, be the bigger person and forgive my foolishness! Just treat me like I’m nothing and let me go!"

His current groveling was as pathetic as his previous arrogance had been blatant.

"Move!"

The elevator was about to reach the first floor. All she had to do was cross the lobby and she would see Lu Yunque, but Dong Wenwu was blocking her path.

"Miss Yun, I truly know I was wrong! Please, just forgive me!"

Dong Wenwu was genuinely terrified. His family’s company had pulled a lot of strings just to get a spot in Dingsi Building.

Back when there were many owners, they could rely on their connections. But now, the entire Dingsi Building belonged to Yun Zijin. If she decided to cancel Chaoxing Entertainment’s lease with a single word, his company would be facing bankruptcy.

"Zero One!"

Yun Zijin had no desire to waste time arguing with Dong Wenwu. Lu Yunque was waiting for her outside Dingsi Building.

At Yun Zijin’s command, Zero One shoved Dong Wenwu against the wall with one hand, clearing a path for her.

Dong Wenwu had already had a taste of Zero One’s skills before. Seeing him again, Dong Wenwu immediately cowered and didn’t dare approach Yun Zijin again.

Yun Zijin shot Dong Wenwu a glance without a word and turned to walk toward the entrance of Dingsi Building.

Once outside Dingsi Building, she immediately spotted Lu Yunque’s highly distinctive Rolls-Royce Phantom.

Lu Yunque wasn’t in the car. He was leaning against the door. As Yun Zijin emerged from the building, the first thing she saw was him looking down at his watch.

The moment Yun Zijin stepped out of Dingsi Building, Lu Yunque seemed to sense her presence. He suddenly looked up, his gaze locking onto her position with perfect accuracy.

Seeing her, the corners of Lu Yunque’s mouth lifted slightly. His clear, dark eyes were fixed on her as he opened his arms.

Yun Zijin ran toward him and crashed straight into his embrace.

Dong Wenwu, who had run out of Dingsi Building after her, saw this exact scene: Yun Zijin throwing herself into Lu Yunque’s arms.

"She has a... a boyfriend? Who is that?"

Dong Wenwu muttered under his breath. Just then, Zero One emerged from behind him, giving him a cold look as he passed by.

"Hey, buddy, who’s that? Your young miss’s boyfriend?"

Lu Yunque sensed a gaze on him. His eyes, which had been lowered, lifted slightly, and he saw Dong Wenwu at the entrance of Dingsi Building.

And the moment Lu Yunque looked up, Dong Wenwu finally got a clear view of his face.

Dong Wenwu might not know much, but Lu Yunque’s was a face he would recognize even if it were turned to ash.

After all, his father had drilled it into his head that this was the one person in Dijing he absolutely could not afford to offend.

"Lu... Lu Yunque?"

At that moment, Dong Wenwu felt utterly, hopelessly doomed.

Dong Wenwu fumbled for his phone, found his father’s number, and dialed with a trembling hand.

Lu Yunque glanced at Dong Wenwu, his eyes turning cold, but now was not the time to deal with him.

Lu Yunque gently released Yun Zijin and guided her into the car.

"Assistant Mo?"

’Shouldn’t he be sent home to rest after just getting back from a business trip?’

’Dragging him over to be the chauffeur... isn’t that a little unethical?’

Yun Zijin looked at Lu Yunque. ’Are all capitalists this black-hearted?’

"He came voluntarily."

Mo Bin: ’Isn’t anyone going to speak up for me?’

The black Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly pulled away from Dingsi Building until it was just a small black dot, eventually disappearing from sight completely.

Lu Yunque hadn’t said a single word to him, but the encounter left Dong Wenwu with a trauma that would haunt him for the rest of his life.

The call Dong Wenwu had placed finally connected.

"Dad... I think I’m in big trouble."