Chapter 16

"How could he say such things!" Jiang Xueqing, misled by Jiang Chunyu, thought Lu Xin was complaining about her introducing him to the Sanjiang Group. She felt a deep sense of bitterness: "I never thought he would be such a person; I really misjudged him!"

"Yes," Jiang Chunyu added, exaggerating the situation: "In the future, you must find a boyfriend who is responsible, broad-minded, hardworking, and willing to endure hardships. Don't ever choose someone petty, lazy, and weak!"

"Jiang Xueqing! Listen carefully!" Lu Xin, standing nearby, his face flushed with anger, could no longer bear it. He shouted: "I have never complained about you introducing me to the Sanjiang Group. On the contrary, I am very grateful and have always wanted to find a way to repay you. But you shouldn't have used me as a shield. You left without a care, and now Li Qiming views me as a thorn in his side. He demoted me from the Design Center to the Maintenance Team and had his cousin, the team leader Li Li, plot against me. If this continues, I might end up dead or crippled!"

"Is that true?" Jiang Xueqing, not caring why Lu Xin was in Aunt Jiang Chunyu's office, was more concerned about his situation. She asked in surprise.

Jiang Chunyu also realized the severity of the issue. She widened her eyes and stared at Lu Xin: "You're not joking, right!"

"Didn't you already suspect that Li Li was trying to harm me? I told you, it's true. I really fell into the furnace and almost died. If it weren't for the high-entropy alloy's high resistance and thermal resistance, I would have become slag!" Lu Xin had not intended to tell the Jiang family about these matters, planning to take revenge secretly. However, since he was already suspected by Jiang Chunyu and likely by his enemies, he couldn't use his metal control ability for a while. Since he couldn't eliminate his enemies, he decided to use his connections. At the very least, he wanted to gain the sympathy of the Jiang family.

However, he would never reveal his metal control ability to anyone, not even to these two women, no matter how close they might become. Even if they had been intimate hundreds of times, he would still keep this secret.

"I really didn't know that my impulsive actions would put your life in danger. I'm sorry!" Jiang Xueqing felt deep guilt, thinking about how close Lu Xin had come to being killed by Li Qiming.

Jiang Chunyu finally understood Lu Xin's dire situation and felt guilty. However, she wouldn't say "I'm sorry" lightly. She said indignantly: "This Li Qiming has gone too far. It's just a matter of jealousy, is it worth trying to kill someone!"

Lu Xin sighed deeply: "Perhaps it's because Xueqing's status is different from that of ordinary girls. Li Qiming has lost his mind over it!"

Jiang Xueqing was silent for a moment, then asked calmly: "Lu Xin, how do you think we should solve this? I will do whatever I can to help you. If I'm not in the country, my aunt will help you!"

Lu Xin asked calmly: "Can we make Li Qiming leave? Can we have him criminally detained?"

"About that," Jiang Chunyu and Jiang Xueqing fell silent, seemingly with their own concerns.

Jiang Chunyu frowned and sighed: "First, you are safe now, and there is no direct evidence that he hired someone to kill you. Second, Li Qiming has a strong family background. His father, Li Zhonggang, is the executive vice president of the group, and several of his uncles also hold positions in the group. More importantly, his stepmother's brother is the vice mayor of Jiangzhou City. These relationships are deeply intertwined, so Xueqing's parents have always wanted her to marry Li Qiming. We can warn Li Qiming to be more restrained, but making him leave and holding him legally responsible is difficult!"

Lu Xin had hoped to find some sympathy and support from these two women. Hearing their words, he realized that, as an orphan from a humble background, he was no match for Li Qiming, who had a prestigious family. He felt a chill in his heart and laughed coldly: "I already guessed as much, so I had no expectations!" Since you can't help me, I'll take matters into my own hands and seek revenge!

"I'm sorry!" Jiang Xueqing's voice came from across the ocean, tinged with a slight cry.

"Ha ha, you have nothing to be sorry for. Let me guess, your parents and Li Qiming's parents have already arranged your marriage, and you are the only one who opposes it, right?" Lu Xin smiled faintly: "These four years, although you never gave me any hope, you always treated me as a good friend and even introduced me to the Sanjiang Group. I have always wanted to repay you but never had the chance. Now that you are in trouble, how can I stand by and do nothing? Xueqing, rest assured, if you don't want to marry, Li Qiming won't be able to either. I may not be able to give you happiness, but I can hold your hand so you don't fall into Li Qiming's trap!"

Jiang Xueqing, on the other end of the phone, was emotionally moved and choked up, unable to speak.

Jiang Chunyu widened her eyes in surprise and stared at Lu Xin: "You were just complaining that Xueqing used you as a shield, but now you're changing your mind and offering to be the shield yourself. Aren't you afraid Li Qiming will harm you again?"

"I've thought it through. Li Qiming is like the villain in 'My Love from the Star' who plots against people with a ring. Even if I distance myself from Xueqing, he will still see me as a thorn in his side. Since running away isn't a solution, I will face his challenge head-on!" Lu Xin laughed confidently: "Moreover, how could I bear to see the goddess I've secretly loved for four years fall into the hands of such a scoundrel? I must prevent this tragedy from happening!"

Jiang Xueqing, a college flower at Jiangnan University of Science and Technology, was in the same year as Lu Xin, who was from the Mechanical Engineering College. She was the president of the Literature Club, and he was the vice president. They saw each other every day, but Lu Xin always felt inferior and never dared to confess. The phrase "I can't bear to see the goddess I've secretly loved for four and a half years fall into the hands of such a scoundrel" was his first confession, albeit indirect.

On the other end of the phone, Jiang Xueqing felt her heart race, like a deer bounding around. She didn't know what to say, though she knew she didn't love him yet, her deep friendship was starting to change.

Jiang Chunyu frowned: "Lu Xin, I still suggest you thoroughly understand your rival Li Qiming's family background and strength. His father is the group's executive vice president, his stepmother is the group's publicity minister, and his stepmother's brother is the vice mayor of Jiangzhou City. Our department's equipment section chief, Li Minghao, is his cousin. In terms of strength, he is now the factory manager of the special alloy materials plant where you work, and you are just a small maintenance worker. He is like the Buddha, and you are like Sun Wukong, now in his palm. What do you have to fight him with? I suggest you bless Xueqing and Li Qiming's happiness!"

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