With My Profound Love, I Offer to the Years

Chapter 28

It has been over four years since Lu Lingrui passed away.

For the Lu family and Shen Nian, every minute and every second of these four years has been agonizing.

Firstly, because they lost Lu Lingrui.

Secondly, even after all these years, they still haven't made the two drunkards who ruined Lu Lingrui pay for their actions.

The events of that year were complicated. Lu Lingrui took her own life, but it wasn't directly caused by those two drunkards. It could only be considered an indirect cause, which meant they wouldn't face severe punishment.

Back then, those two individuals destroyed Lu Lingrui while under the influence of alcohol. At most, they were charged with assault, which carried a maximum sentence of three years. However, the Lu family wanted the death penalty!

Lu Lingrui lost her life because of them, and they must pay an equivalent price!

Even so, it couldn't alleviate the pain of losing Lu Lingrui.

But it was impossible for the Lu family to dictate the outcome. Moreover, those two drunkards had some connections, and they insisted that they were intoxicated at the time, unable to control their brains and bodies. It was an unintentional act, not premeditated. Their actions were deemed unintentional, not deserving of death.

For all these years, both sides have been deadlocked. If the first trial failed, they would appeal again in the second trial. Lu Lingchuan worked so hard, expanding his social circle, just to meet more people and seek revenge for Lu Lingrui!

Lost in her thoughts, Shen Nian stared at the name and photo of Xu Xiping in the documents. Her grip tightened, and she replied in a composed tone, "Mr. Lu has his reasons for asking you to investigate Lawyer Xu."

Jiang Lingling also thought along the same lines. After all, he was the boss. If he wanted to meet someone, he would. If he wanted to investigate someone, he would. There was no need for so many questions.

"Could you please take a look and see if there's anything else to add, Nian?" Jiang Lingling asked.

Shen Nian flipped through the papers and handed her the folder, saying, "No problem. You can give it to Mr. Lu."

"Ah, okay."

Jiang Lingling nodded and left first.

Shen Nian continued organizing the documents in her hands, her movements becoming hurried. Her chest felt as if a large stone was pressing on it, making it hard to breathe. She put down the documents, placed one hand on her heart, and her face turned slightly pale.

She awkwardly reached for the glass of water nearby and gulped down more than half of it. That oppressive feeling finally subsided.

Resting both hands on the desk, she lowered her head and closed her eyes, calming her breath. After a while, she regained her composure.

Those drunkards would pay the price, and there would be an outcome for Lingrui... Yes, there would definitely be.

Sorting the documents, Shen Nian held the ones that needed attention and walked towards Lu Lingchuan's office.

"Bang bang bang," three knocks.

"Mr. Lu."

"Come in."

Upon entering, Shen Nian found Lu Lingchuan on a phone call. He held the phone to his ear with one hand and pressed the wireless mouse with the other, his voice cold.

"I know, I'll go there in a couple of days."

"Mhmm."

"We'll get in touch then."

After that, Lu Lingchuan hung up the phone.

Shen Nian approached and handed him the contract. "Mr. Lu, these are the documents that need your signature today. Also, you have a dinner appointment with General Manager Xu tonight at 7 o'clock to discuss the East City project."

"Mhmm." Lu Lingchuan responded, "Put them aside, I'll look at them later."

"Okay." Shen Nian was about to place the document on Lu Lingchuan's left side when she glanced down and noticed an open folder with obvious signs of being flipped through, presumably by Lu Lingchuan.

With just a quick look, Shen Nian recognized it as the information compiled by Jiang Lingling about the lawyer Xu Xiping.

She glanced up at Lu Lingchuan, who was earnestly studying the computer screen, which also displayed information about this lawyer.

Shen Nian lowered her gaze, set down the document, and turned to leave.

Just as she was turning around, she heard the man's calm instruction from behind, "Book a flight ticket for me to W City tomorrow."

W City, where Lawyer Xu is currently located. It was highly likely that Lu Lingchuan intended to meet him.

Shen Nian nodded, "Alright."

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In the evening, Shen Nian accompanied Lu Lingchuan to a dinner party. He had been eyeing this project for almost half a year, eager to secure it, but the other party had been stubbornly resistant.

After numerous negotiations, they finally succeeded today.

Both Lu Lingchuan and Shen Nian had consumed a fair amount of alcohol. At the dinner table, Lu Lingchuan kept drinking with Mr. Xu, while Shen Nian only occasionally raised her glass, maintaining a slight buzz but not getting as drunk as Lu Lingchuan.

They had come by car, and now that they had both been drinking, it was obvious they couldn't drive anymore. They left the car there and Shen Nian hailed a taxi.

Apart from Shen Nian, Lu Lingchuan had other properties, and he would return to his apartment when he had arguments with Shen Nian.

Shen Nian knew about his other properties but was unaware of their locations.

Their relationship could only be this clandestine affair; there would be no other possibilities. Shen Nian was well aware of her status, so she wouldn't inquire about matters she shouldn't.

Lu Lingchuan was drunk and unable to go back alone, so Shen Nian took him to her home.

Their home.

After getting drunk, Lu Lingchuan behaved normally; he simply rested his head on Shen Nian's shoulder.

The driver in front drove while Shen Nian carefully looked after Lu Lingchuan.

"Shen Nian..." he murmured with closed eyes, his voice barely audible.

Shen Nian paused in her actions, thinking she had misheard.

But the man's murmurs didn't stop.

"Nian Nian, not 'eternal remembrance,' but 'unforgettable remembrance'... Unforgettable remembrance..."

Shen Nian froze.

When they first met, she introduced herself.

My name is Shen Nian, 'unforgettable remembrance.'

Unforgettable remembrance will surely have an echo.

Back then, she hadn't paid attention to the fact that 'eternal remembrance' was also this 'remembrance.'

Every day she lived now was spent in remembrance of Lu Lingrui.

Lu Lingchuan's murmurs were faint, and only Shen Nian could make out what he was saying. The driver in front only heard him muttering and started a lighthearted conversation with Shen Nian.

"Young lady, is he your boyfriend?"

"... " It was such a simple question, yet Shen Nian didn't know how to answer.

Yes... and no.

To be more precise, they had a mutually beneficial relationship as benefactor and lover.

Shen Nian was undeniably beautiful, unforgettable at first sight, and her melancholic aura added to her appeal, making her a uniquely charismatic beauty.

And as for Lu Lingchuan, there was no need for words. Long limbs, well-defined features, thick eyebrows, and thin lips—a perfect example of a handsome man.

When the two of them were together, anyone who saw them would believe they were a match made in heaven.

Shen Nian was lost in thought and didn't immediately respond to her master. Assuming that she had tacitly agreed, her master became even happier and continued in a very affable manner.

"There's a saying, how does it go? 'In vino veritas,' there's some truth to that. When your boyfriend gets drunk and calls out your name, it shows that you're constantly on his mind and in his heart. Young girl, you're fortunate. There aren't many young people these days who are so devoted."

"May you both have lasting happiness, Uncle!"