Married by Accident: The Rich CEO's Deeply Rooted Pampering Tactics

Chapter 268 Who would be so interested in their own gossip?

She waited and waited, but he never brought up his other family members, so she couldn't help but ask.

Lu Tingnian didn't answer immediately, but paused before saying, "Let's not talk about others today, let's talk about my childhood."

As he spoke, he pulled Qiao Luo into a bedroom and told her many stories from her childhood.

Qiao Luo listened quietly the whole time.

Listen to how he mischievously acted like a tyrant in this house, and how he was disciplined by his mother and protected by his maternal grandparents.

In short, one could always hear his nostalgia and longing for this place in his words.

Clearly, this house holds great significance for him.

"So...would you like to move back in?" Qiao Luo asked.

He had no choice but to live with her before because of his leg problems. Now that his legs are healed, he can naturally move back in.

Hearing her ask that, Lu Tingnian looked over and asked, "If I said I wanted to, would you be willing to come back with me?"

Qiao Luo nodded, "Of course I'm willing."

Lu Tingnian was somewhat surprised by Qiao Luo's answer, after all, not everyone is willing to suffer with their partner.

"Never mind, parking is inconvenient here."

Lu Tingnian still refused.

He really liked this place and missed his family, but what did that have to do with Qiao Luo?

He didn't want to see her suffer for him.

What's more, if you're forced to endure hardship when there's none?

Afterwards, the two stayed in the house for a while before leaving.

When Qiao Luo got home that evening, she video-chatted with Fang Yan about the matter.

She felt it necessary to explain things clearly to Fang Yan, since Lu Tingnian's family did indeed seem to be quite ordinary.

Moreover, for an ordinary person whose parents and relatives have passed away at a young age, it is too difficult to accumulate wealth, let alone achieve upward social mobility through their own efforts.

Perhaps his relationship with Sang Zan is just like hers with Fang Yan—simply a matter of shared interests leading to friendship, without so many complications.

Therefore, she insisted on her own idea:

“I think my husband and Dr. Sang are just friends who share similar interests and get along well. There aren’t many rules involved. Besides, I’ve been to my husband’s house, and it’s just an ordinary family.”

"Then how do you explain that he knows so many impressive people?"

Fang Yan then raised her own doubts.

Qiao Luo: "What's there to explain? Everyone will meet a few benefactors in their life. Take me for example, I'm just an ordinary person, but I still met an amazing benefactor like you."

Fang Yan was amused by her: "Don't flatter me. I'm not some great benefactor."

Qiao Luo:

"You may not think of yourself as such, but to me, you are. In my eyes, you are the most remarkable benefactor and friend I have ever met."

Fang Yan was inexplicably charmed by her sweet words.

However, when it comes to her relationship with Qiao Luo, there was indeed a class divide, although she never took the gap between them seriously.

"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's talk about something else."

Fang Yan spoke up to end the topic.

"Other things? What gossip have you heard lately?"

Qiao Luo asked curiously.

Fang Yan: "You know what, I actually heard some gossip recently, it's about you, do you want to hear it?"

Upon hearing this, Qiao Luo became interested. "Oh? Mine? What kind of gossip is it? Tell me quickly."

Seeing her so enthusiastic expression, Fang Yan was speechless. Who would be so interested in her gossip?

“I heard that our organization is going to hold an awards ceremony soon to recognize those who have made contributions to the organization this year, and I heard that you are one of them.”

Qiao Luo was taken aback by Fang Yan's words.

Who are you talking about? Me?

Fang Yan nodded.

Qiao Luo: "How is that possible? I haven't contributed anything to the society. Did you hear me wrong?"

Fang Yan: "I didn't mishear, it's you. And I also heard that you're going to speak at the commendation ceremony as a representative."

Qiao Luo felt that Fang Yan's statements were becoming increasingly absurd.

While she might have a chance in the nomination process, it's absolutely impossible for her to speak as a representative.

After all, she knew perfectly well how she got promoted.

"Alright, alright, stop trying to fool me. I know my place."

Fang Yan: "..."

"If you don't believe me, that's fine too. It won't be more than a few days anyway."

After that, the two chatted for a few more minutes before ending the video call.

Qiao Luo had just put down her phone when Lu Tingnian came in.

"You haven't finished your work yet?" Lu Tingnian asked, frowning.

Qiao Luo didn't say anything.

She had previously claimed she needed to come to the study to handle some work, but it was actually just an excuse to chat with Fang Yan.

I don't know if he heard it outside.

"It's taken care of."

She replied quickly.

"Can you come back to sleep with me now?"

Lu Tingnian looked over with a meaningful expression.