Chapter 350: No Way!
The color drained from Cao Jing’s face long ago, as if all the blood had been sucked out of her body.
Too similar.
Really too similar!
Those eyebrows and eyes, the curve of that nose bridge, especially that pair of eyes, clear and bright, overlapping with the face deep in her memory that she never wanted to recall!
The air seemed to solidify, heavily pressing on her chest.
Cao Jing subconsciously reached out to steady herself on the sofa armrest beside her, barely supporting her tottering body.
How could it… how could it be possible?!
A deep chill and an unbelievable storm of shock, mixed with fear like icy tides, instantly overwhelmed her.
Lu Qiaoge naturally noticed Cao Jing’s instantly pallid face and tottering posture.
A flash of clear confusion and concern passed through those eyes so similar to her late loved one’s, and Lu Qiaoge asked softly, “Comrade Cao, can you tell me about it?”
Cao Jing suddenly clutched her head, her voice sharp and hysterical: “No… no, don’t ask me, I don’t remember anything!”
Bai Jinyan was frightened and pulled Lu Qiaoge back a few steps.
Lu Qiaoge’s gaze darkened slightly.
Then a boy in his early teens rushed out from the room on the side, his eyes widening in fright at his mother, then pouncing forward and bursting into loud sobs: “Mom, Mom, what’s wrong with you, Mom…”
Qin Hengzhi immediately said apologetically, “I’m really sorry, we shouldn’t have come. We really didn’t expect this. Old Master Cao, do you want to go to the hospital? I’ll go to the garage and get the car now.”
Old Mrs. Cao over there seemed to finally react, her face darkening as she said, “No need to go to the hospital.”
With an air of seeing guests out.
Lu Qiaoge gave a deep look at Cao Jing, who appeared deranged, and sneered coldly in her heart.
She called Xiao Cangcang over and had it watch Cao Jing and the Cao Family tonight.
Then Lu Qiaoge symbolically apologized, and Qin Feng and Bai Jinyan also felt very embarrassed.
Old Master Cao didn’t say anything resentful: “This isn’t your fault. It’s an old ailment from years ago. Not many people know about it. It’s really regrettable; probably can’t help with anything…”
Qin Hengzhi concealed the sharpness in his eyes. This person’s reaction upon hearing Lu Yun’s name was definitely normal and surely hid some unspeakable story, but it was only after seeing Qiao Ge’s appearance that her emotions collapsed.
In other words, she saw Lu Yun’s shadow in Qiao Ge.
The two did indeed look very much alike.
Not only had Lu Family members said so, but Zhen Xi and Secretary You thought the same.
So at this moment, Cao Jing was either pretending or truly stimulated.
The Cao Family members all went to comfort Cao Jing, with Old Mrs. Cao holding her daughter and repeatedly saying things like it was fine, the past was the past, don’t think about it.
What more could be asked in such a scene?
Bai Jinyan and her husband took Qin Hengzhi and Lu Qiaoge out of the Cao Family home.
Old Master Cao and Older Brother Cao came out together to see them off.
After a few more polite words, they all parted ways.
Lu Qiaoge was too lazy to express an opinion.
When Bai Jinyan asked if she was scared, Lu Qiaoge shook her head.
“It’s fine. I just didn’t expect Cao Jing’s condition to be this bad. If I’d known, I wouldn’t have asked.”
Bai Jinyan: “It’s not your fault. I actually knew a little bit too, but I didn’t expect it to be so severe that she couldn’t even hear her comrade’s name. This illness is just too much…”
Qin Hengzhi exchanged a glance with Lu Qiaoge, confirming each other’s views, which aligned with their initial thoughts.
For now, that’s how it would be.
Everything would wait until Lu Qiaoge met that Lu-surnamed maid.
Unexpectedly, at the Qin Family’s main door, they encountered three people.
They were just about to knock, and one of them Lu Qiaoge also recognized—Du Lin, who had played ball with her yesterday.
Seeing Lu Qiaoge at this moment, Du Lin’s face broke into a smile, and she waved to Lu Qiaoge: “Sister Qiao Ge, it’s me, it’s me. I’ve come with our coach and director to find you.”
Lu Qiaoge was stunned for a moment before recalling what Cao Lanzhu had said, and she smiled too.
If it was a staff competition, she could participate, but as for professional, forget it.
She didn’t have the time for training.
Though it wasn’t yet seven o’clock, the sky had darkened, with only the light from the streetlamps. When the Qin Family members drew near, the slightly taller woman also saw the four from the Qin Family.
She stepped forward proactively and introduced herself: “Sorry to bother you so late. I’m Lu Yu from the sports team’s political work department. This is our Coach Li. We are…”
The next moment, her words seemed cut off by something.
Because she saw Lu Qiaoge.
Since Du Lin had just greeted her, it was obvious without thinking that the young, pretty girl was Lu Qiaoge.
Her gaze met Lu Qiaoge’s, and Lu Qiaoge clearly saw the shock and disbelief on her face.
Similarly, Lu Qiaoge keenly caught the terror in her eyes.
Lu Qiaoge frowned slightly. Who was this person?
She instantly thought of Second Aunt. Could she also know Second Aunt? Great, another informed person.
But could it really be such a coincidence?
Lu Qiaoge stepped forward and said in a curious yet harmless voice, “Director Lu, have you met me before? Why do you look like you’ve seen an old acquaintance?”
Du Lin and Coach Li exchanged a glance. No way—how could Director Lu know Lu Qiaoge?
All these thoughts flashed in an instant. That Director Lu clearly reacted quickly; she instantly regained her composure and said, “I’m really sorry. Comrade Lu, you look so young, not like nineteen years old, even younger than Lin Lin, so I was shocked.”
Lu Qiaoge saw her tightly clenched hands but didn’t press further. Instead, she smiled and said leisurely, “Oh, so that’s it.”
They were already at the main door, so it wasn’t good to keep them standing. They invited them in, and naturally, they got straight to the point.
Coach Li said that if Lu Qiaoge was interested, she should come to the sports team tomorrow to find her, and said many words of inspiration, clearly having a very favorable impression of Lu Qiaoge.
Lu Qiaoge no longer looked at Director Lu. This person was very deep and scheming; her earlier lapse was gone in the blink of an eye.
Now, not a trace of abnormality could be seen.
The Qin Family members certainly couldn’t make decisions for her or refuse on her behalf, not even Qin Hengzhi.
But Lu Qiaoge naturally refused politely but firmly, leaving no room.
The several people left disappointed.
At this time, Old Master Qin and his wife hadn’t returned yet.
Everyone was sitting in the living room.
The Qin Family had a television, and it was now time for the television news broadcast, the precursor to the news broadcast. Not only did Qin Feng’s couple like to watch it, but even Qin Hengzhi did too.
Jiangcheng Television Station was established very early, one of the first three television stations in Dragon Country.
But few households had televisions.
Lu Qiaoge didn’t go upstairs; if she did, Qin Hengzhi would follow.
She had chatted with Bai Jinyan for a while earlier, and when the news started broadcasting, Lu Qiaoge proactively fell silent.
And watched the news along with them.
For people now, being able to watch news on television was a huge deal, and she couldn’t ruin it.
Updated late, but didn’t change the update time; just stuck on writing or delayed by something. Back to normal tomorrow. Thanks, treasures. Love you all!
