Trial Marriage Husband: Need to Work Hard - Chapter 171

Chapter 171

"Long . . . "

"My grandfather is calling me . . . Tangning, I will go take care of him," Long Jie no longer dared to act cool in front of Tangning; she knew how observant she was .

Tangning tightened her grip on her phone and nodded as she replied, "Have a good rest . "

Long Jie hung up as she collapsed on the floor in exhaustion .

It seemed dealing with Lan Xi didn't even take this much energy .

Long Jie had considered telling Tangning everything straight away . But apart from dragging her into this mess, she couldn't think what benefit could come from it .

All along, Tangning had already suffered too much . If she was to tell Tangning about this incident, then Tangning and Lan Xi definitely wouldn't let the matter go .

She would think of a way to save her grandfather . But, Lan Xi shouldn't dream of hurting Tangning! 

Especially not via using her!

. . .

Tangning dropped her arms to her sides as she stood in deep thought beside the window . She didn't know if she was thinking too much into it, but she felt Long Jie's mood was a little different than usual .

Behind her, Mo Ting approached with a jacket . After placing the jacket on her shoulder he pulled her into his embrace .

Tangning leaned against his comforting chest as she looked up at Mo Ting, "Ting . . . can we get Lu Che to check on Long Jie? I feel like something's wrong . "

In reality, Lu Che didn't have a lot of free time, but Mo Ting simply lowered his head and placed a kiss on Tangning's forehead . If his wife had a request, he would definitely satisfy it . So, he immediately pulled out his phone and gave Lu Che a call; setting a special mission for someone that was already off the clock .

. . .

Lu Che didn't dare to delay . Even though he had already finished work, he still drove directly over to Long Jie's home .

Although barging into a woman's home after dark wasn't very proper, in order to reassure Tangning, Lu Che walked up the stairs and rang Long Jie's doorbell .

Long Jie didn't expect a guest . She quickly wiped her tears and asked who was outside .

Lu Che gave his reason for coming . At this time, Long Jie felt her heart warm up but she still did not open the door, "You can head back, I'm fine, I've already gone to sleep . "

Lu Che nodded and did not continue to intrude . But, Mo Ting was adamant that he had to see her, so Lu Che stood guard outside Long Jie's front door all night . It was not until the next morning when Long Jie went to leave the house as usual that she discovered Lu Che standing outside; she was shocked .

"It's cold outside, how come you haven't returned home?"

Lu Che rubbed his hands together and smiled, "I slept in the car and only just came up . "

Seeing Lu Che's nose had turned red from the cold, Long Jie quickly let him into the house, "At least warm up a bit . "

Lu Che entered Long Jie's home, his voice was full of doubt, "Didn't you say your grandfather was visiting? Where is he?"

Long Jie was dumbfounded for a moment before responding calmly, "At the hotel . . . "

"Are you facing some kind of difficulty?" Lu Che looked around; this was where Tangning used to live . It was big enough to fit an entire family, how could Long Jie have asked her grandfather to stay in a hotel?

Plus, Long Jie's eyes were swollen to the size of walnuts . This was obviously the result of crying all night .

"No . . . "

"Even if you don't say it, I can get the president to investigate it . . . "

"No need," Long Jie tugged on Lu Che and let go quickly as she took a couple steps back, "You don't need to alarm too many people over this matter . "

"Then, tell me about it," Lu Che sat down on the living room sofa .

In reality, Long Jie could not be blamed for not being able to keep secrets . According to her personality, even if the sky was to fall down, she would simply scream a few times; there was no way she'd look as gloomy as she did now . So, especially with her fake smile, it was hard not suspect something was wrong .

"I'm . . . being blackmailed . "

"What?" Lu Che gasped .

Long Jie lowered her head before telling Lu Che the entire story . But, from beginning to end she stressed one thing, "Don't tell Tangning, don't affect her decision to go on Feng Cai . We can't let Lan Xi get what she wants, or else, she will think she can satisfy her motives by doing things like this . "

"In the future, she will become even worse!"

"But you can't just endure like an idiot . . . "

"Lan Xi wants to plot against Tangning . If I don't pretend to compromise with her, she will think of other ways . Rather than that, I might as well beat her at her own game . "

"But, what are you going to do? And what about your grandfather?" Lu Che loosened his tie; he didn't know whether to laugh or cry .

There were plenty of people like Lan Xi in this world . And of course, there were also people like Long Jie that would rather suffer themselves .

How silly!

Lu Che was slightly upset .

"When the time is right . . . I will call the police!"

"I will send someone to investigate where they are keeping your grandfather and try to ensure his safety . If I get the chance, I will definitely get him out of there!" Lu Che promised .

From her own perspective, Long Jie felt her consideration for Tangning was the right thing to do .

If she was to tell Tangning, it would amplify the situation and would possibly lead to Lan Xi using even more extreme measures .

However, if she was to do as Lan Xi said, she would have to suffer too much . . .

So, enduring for now and calling the police later was the best option she could think of . But, Lu Che was afraid Lan Xi would reap her revenge on Long Jie's grandfather .

"Even if you don't plan on telling madam, you should at least seek help from trustworthy people; two brains are better than one . Don't you trust our president? If you tell him, things will be a lot easier . . . "

With Lu Che's concern, Long Jie felt a lot better . But, she still decided to keep it as a small issue, "I know Big Boss' capability, but I don't want to gamble with my grandfather . I'm afraid if we blow up the situation, it would be harder to control . If we accidentally hurt my grandfather, what would we do? Let me handle Lan Xi . "

"If that's the case, then . . . hurry and get some rest . You mustn't have slept well last night, I'll be right here outside your door," Lu Che's voice was gentle .

"On the night that Tangning is to appear on Feng Cai, Lan Xi wants me to go be an assistant for Li Danni . As you are aware, Tangning and Li Danni don't get along well with each other . Lan Xi wants Tangning to see me suffer and give up on her interview . "

"For you, madam will definitely give up on the interview . . . " Lu Che also believed that was the type of person Tangning was; she always protected her own people, even if it was just a simple assistant . . .

She would never allow others to bully them!

"So we definitely can't let Lan Xi succeed . I will continue with my act . Meanwhile, I hope you can steer Tangning in the right direction . The best thing you can do is . . . on the day of the interview, tell her not to bring her phone . Lan Xi did not say I have to definitely trick Tangning to come over!"

She wanted to play a game of Tai Chi with Lan Xi .

After speaking to Lu Che, Long Jie turned around and returned to her room . As she lay on her bed, she thought of the man sitting outside; she felt a lot more at peace .

Like this, Lu Che ended up staying in Long Jie's home all morning .

Apart from calling Mo Ting and Tangning to make preparations for the show, he also contacted familiar reporters to look for Long Jie's grandfather .

Long Jie mentioned that she last saw her grandfather at Lan Xi's home, but according to Lan Xi's personality, she would definitely transfer her hostage . . . and not leave any evidence behind .

On the surface, Cheng Tian appeared peaceful . But . . .

. . . underneath it all, trouble was brewing .

Tangning definitely wouldn't have imagined, the crisis Long Jie was currently trying to overcome . . .

. . . would end up making a calm person like herself, explode in anger .

Lan Xi had stepped well over her bottom line this time . . .