Chapter 28

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."

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!"