Beauty Chairwoman’s Bodyguard Expert

Meanwhile, in the sales department manager’s office.

Lin Qianru sat in front of her desk, expressionless, staring at the computer screen. On it was a large, high-definition photo that showed Lu Tianxing with a woman clinging to his arm. The woman’s face was radiant with joy, and although half of it was obscured by oversized sunglasses, Lin Qianru recognized her instantly. The woman hugging Lu Tianxing was Bai Zhiqing, her best friend, and boss, the chairman of Bai’s Group.

Lin Qianru sat dumbfounded in her chair, looking at the photo of Bai Zhiqing nestled in Lu Tianxing’s arms, her face alight with a happy smile. She felt a wrenching pain in her heart, as if someone was stabbing her with a needle – an indescribable agony surged from within and overwhelmed her with the urge to cry.

Although Lu Tianxing had mentioned before that he was married, Lin Qianru had always thought that was just an excuse he used to play the field for a few more years and had never taken it seriously. She believed that once Lu Tianxing had had his fill, he would come back to her.

But now, Lin Qianru realized she was terribly wrong, completely mistaken. Lu Tianxing had not lied to her; he was indeed married, and the person he married was her best friend and boss.

So it turned out that she had stolen her best friend’s husband; no wonder Lu Tianxing never mentioned who his wife was.

Lin Qianru’s face took on a self-mocking bitter smile. She berated herself for her stupidity, feeling that she should have known all along. Bai Zhiqing had always been impartial to everyone at Bai’s Group, but when it came to Lu Tianxing, she had always been lenient. She had repeatedly forgiven him even when she knew he caused trouble, going so far as to have a fallout with the former vice-chairman Lin Yao and even promoting Lu Tianxing from security guard to executive assistant against all opposition.

Becoming an executive assistant was not a role just anyone could undertake; it required rigorous assessments. Yet Bai Zhiqing promoted Lu Tianxing directly to the position, even turning a blind eye to his regular tardiness. It was clear there had to be something going on behind the scenes.

How laughable it was that she had always turned a blind eye to it, thinking that the wife Lu Tianxing spoke of was just a lie to deceive her, an excuse to play around for a few more years. In the end, the harsh reality struck her like a resounding slap in the face, shattering all her hopes and love.

Now, Lin Qianru felt like a clown performing to a room full of derisive laughter.

At this moment, her heart was broken; she had never imagined heartbreak could be so unbearable, making her feel suffocated. Tears streamed uncontrollably down Lin Qianru’s cheeks, heartbreak exploding from within her, bringing an endless tidal wave of pain, as if to completely destroy her.

Lin Qianru hadn’t expected that her return to Modu would not bring a happy life, but the beginning of boundless suffering.

Lu Tianxing’s wife was Bai Zhiqing, her dearest friend in Modu, yet she had become the hated other woman, entangling herself with her best friend’s husband—an act despised by all.

At that moment, Lin Qianru’s complexion was deathly pale, her fingers tightly interlocked as she felt drained of all strength, her world turning monochrome as dizziness assailed her.

After what seemed an eternity, Lin Qianru staggered to her feet. She had to find Lu Tianxing, she had to ask him why he didn’t tell her, why his wife was Bai Zhiqing, she wanted to know why he kept this a secret. Was he treating her like a clown, toying with her, or was it for some other reason?

Even if she were to lose, she wanted to know the reason; she didn’t want to become a loser without clarity.

Lin Qianru took a deep breath, reached out to wipe away the tears on her own face, and thought, even if she were to lose, she wanted to lose clearly. She wanted to ask Lu Tianxing why he had deceived her, why he hadn’t told her that his wife was Bai Zhiqing.

Lin Qianru walked out of the office in a somewhat dazed state, ignoring everyone around her and heading straight for the elevator. At this moment, her heart was filled with hesitation and unease. Deep inside, she ardently wished that everything was false, that the photos on the website were fabricated, perhaps Photoshopped. But the sweet smile on Bai Zhiqing’s face told her clearly that Bai Zhiqing had genuinely fallen for Lu Tianxing, not out of pressure or anything else.

She, too, was a woman and understood that such blissful smiles could not be faked.

The elevator slowly ascended, and when it reached the rooftop, Lin Qianru suddenly felt an endless chill envelop her, causing her body to shudder uncontrollably; a strong impulse to turn around and leave surged within her.

She didn’t know when she had fallen deeply in love with Lu Tianxing, her world revolving solely around him. If Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing really were husband and wife, what was she to do? Was she supposed to compete with her best friend for Lu Tianxing or turn and leave?

Unfortunately, she had fallen for Lu Tianxing. If she were asked to leave him, she truly didn’t know what her life would be like thereafter?

However, making Lu Tianxing leave Bai Zhiqing was also impossible, and it wasn’t something she wanted to see. When a man is willing to leave his wife for you, then you too need to worry, because you never know if he might one day leave you for another woman.

Lin Yafei didn’t know how to make a choice, nor did she know which choice to make.

This is love; when two women fall for the same man at the same time, it is destined for one to get hurt. There isn’t a woman who wants to share her man with other women.

At this moment, Lin Qianru was filled with regret. She shouldn’t have rushed over to confront Lu Tianxing, and she certainly shouldn’t have come to the rooftop. She should have played dumb, pretending to be unaware of everything. Although it would be painful, it wouldn’t tear her apart like it did today.

Lin Qianru stood woodenly, not even knowing how she had managed to reach the door of the office. Staring at the office door only a step away, what should have been a simple distance felt like an insurmountable canyon she couldn’t cross.

Lin Qianru knew that if she took that step, she might win, but she would likely lose everything—the friendship with her best friend, the man she loved—and she would be left alone once more. However, she didn’t want to be a clown; even if she was to lose, she wanted to lose with clarity.

It’s Qixi today, so just two updates! I’ll find a place to be alone and quiet, and updates will resume as normal tomorrow!!!