<h4>Chapter 1503: Chapter 1496: Bad Timing</h4>


    "Tianxing, put me down quickly." Hearing the increasingly urgent knocking on the door outside, Lin Qianru hurriedly said.


    Lu Tianxing looked at Lin Qianru, took a deep breath, and said, "Alright, I’ll let you go this time. But tonight, I need you..."


    Before he finished speaking, Lu Tianxing’s gaze fell on Lin Qianru’s red lips, the implication clear.


    Seeing Lu Tianxing’s look, the blush on Lin Qianru’s cheeks deepened. How could she not understand what Lu Tianxing meant? She rolled her eyes at him but said nothing.


    "Go sit over there quickly."


    Lin Qianru red at Lu Tianxing, who was still holding her.


    "Hehe, Qianru, don’t forget our agreement."


    Lu Tianxing chuckled sheepishly, his eyes slyly scanning Lin Qianru’s red lips, knowing when to stop. He stood up and walked towards the sofa.


    After all, he is Bai Zhiqing’s husband, something every employee at Bai’s Group knows. Even if someone knows about his ambiguous rtionship with Lin Qianru, not many have actually seen it. If someone barged in now, Lin Qianru would bebeled a homewrecker, and rumors would endlessly spread within thepany.


    He never cared about his reputation, but he couldn’t ignore Lin Qianru’s feelings. No woman wants to suffer through such gossip.


    "Come in."


    After tidying her clothes, Lin Qianru took a deep breath to calm her emotions and spoke.


    "Creak."


    With the sound of the door opening, a captivating figure appeared at the office entrance.


    Both Lu Tianxing and Lin Qianru were slightly surprised to see who it was at the door.


    It was none other than Xue Man. But why was Xue Man here today? Isn’t she usually in the security department?


    Today, Xue Man wasn’t dressed in her security uniform. It seemed she’d just arrived at thepany, wearing casual attire, yet still unable to hide her perfect figure, giving off a unique allure.


    "Xiao Man, how do you have time toe to my office this morning?"


    Lin Qianru was a bit taken aback to see Xue Man at the door, not expecting her to be the visitor.


    Xue Man didn’t speak but nced at Lu Tianxing on the sofa, then at Lin Qianru, whose cheeks were still slightly flushed, awkwardly standing there and muttering, "Am I interrupting? Should Ie backter?"


    She might not have eaten pork, but she had seen pigs run. Lin Qianru’s flushed cheeks, slightly tousled hair, and clothes, though adjusted, still bore subtle traces. She wasn’t foolish; she could tell what had been happening before she arrived.


    But recalling past events in the office, Xue Man couldn’t help but feel a twinge of bitterness, though she quickly suppressed it, letting no one notice.


    "No need, I was just discussing something with Tianxing. Don’t overthink it."


    Lin Qianru subtly red at Lu Tianxing, calming herself and said to Xue Man, "By the way, Xiao Man, why did youe to my office so early? Is something up?"


    Hearing Lin Qianru’s words, Xue Man shook her head and said, "Nothing much. I thought Mr. Bai hadn’t returned yet, so I nned to discuss with you whether the security department should train with the Rose Society for a while. But since Assistant Lu is back, Mr. Bai should be back too. I’ll discuss with Mr. Bai if we can retrain the security members, enhance their skills, so they’re not caught off guard when something happens."


    After speaking, Xue Man nced at Lu Tianxing again and said, "Qianru, I have other things to do, so I’ll leave first."


    Without waiting for Lin Qianru to say anything, Xue Man turned and walked out.


    Watching Xue Man’s disappearing figure, Lin Qianru took a deep breath, her face showing a trace ofplexity. She fully understood Xue Man’s love for Lu Tianxing, but there was nothing she could do. When ites to love, only those involved can truly understand it; outsiders meddling would only furtherplicate things.


    Moreover, no woman wants to share her man with another. She can’t very well tell Lu Tianxing, "Tianxing, Xiao Man also likes you. Why don’t you take her in too?"


    How could she say that? If she did, it would be the greatest insult to Xue Man, like trampling on her dignity.


    Taking another deep breath, Lin Qianru said to Lu Tianxing, "Xiao Man has been exhaustedtely. For Bai’s Group’s safety, she’s been staying here almost nonstop, without even going home."


    Hearing this, Lu Tianxing was a bit stunned, clearly sensing the unspoken meaning in Lin Qianru’s words.


    Seeing Lu Tianxing’s reaction, Lin Qianru continued, "Tianxing, why don’t you go check on Xiao Manter and invite her for a meal? Thanks to her efforts, Bai’s Group has stayed safe and sound. If it weren’t for her organizing patrols, we might have encountered problems."


    Stunned by Lin Qianru’s suggestion, Lu Tianxing paused before saying, "Qianru, you..."


    "Rest assured, I’m not a jealous woman. Xiao Man has indeed contributed a lot recently, and she’s been feeling guilty. If not for her, perhaps those incidents in Jinling wouldn’t have urred. Gofort her, or I worry she might stress herself sick." Lin Qianru smiled lightly, knowing she couldn’t openly encourage Lu Tianxing to ept Xue Man but could suggest subtly. As for the result, it was up to fate. It was the only thing she could do.


    Hearing Lin Qianru’s words again, Lu Tianxing was silent for a moment and finally nodded, "Alright, I’ll head out now. Take some time to rest; don’t overexert yourself."


    "You too, be safe. No matter what, protect yourself because there’s a silly woman waiting for you at home."


    Lin Qianru nodded gently, her gaze filled with undeniable affection as she looked at Lu Tianxing.


    "Don’t worry. I’ll protect myself."


    Lu Tianxing nodded, stood up from the sofa, walked over to Lin Qianru, gently kissed her forehead, then walked toward the door.


    Watching Lu Tianxing disappear, Lin Qianru sighed softly, a gentle sigh in her heart, saying nothing. She only knew she had a ce in his heart, which was enough for her.


    Exiting Lin Qianru’s office, Lu Tianxing looked around and noticed Xue Man wasn’t at the sales department. After a slight hesitation, he walked past without stopping and headed straight for the security department.


    Currently, the security was patrolling Bai’s Group, so when Lu Tianxing entered the security department, it was utterly empty. ncing around, without hesitation, he walked over to the security head’s office, hesitated for a moment, then pushed open the door.


    But just as he pushed the door open, before stepping in, Lu Tianxing froze, as if rooted to the spot, one foot suspended in the air, staring wide-eyed at the scene in front of him. He wasn’t the only one stunned; Xue Man, in the office, was also in shock.


    Xue Man was facing the office door, undressing, with a set of security uniforms beside her. She intended to change back into her uniform after returning to the office but didn’t expect Lu Tianxing to barge in without knocking.


    Standing at the door, Lu Tianxing stared in shock at what unfolded before him, his throat involuntarily swallowing. The me stirred by Lin Qianru, just barely extinguished, seemed ready to burst once more.


    Admittedly, due to regr exercise, Xue Man had an excellent physique, her skin, though not fair as porcin, was a healthy wheat color, exceptionally pleasing to the eye. She had not an ounce of unnecessary fat, the epitome of a gym goddess, asizens would say.


    Unblinking, Lu Tianxing thought he seemed to havee at an inopportune time.