Love Comes After Marriage novel Chapter 182

Because of everything that happened, Lan Xi realized the potential value Tangning possessed. So, she wanted to find a secret of Tangning's to hold onto, hoping that someday it may help her control her.

The day before their trip to London, Long Jie was a bit distressed as she told Tangning, "I've realized recently, someone's been stalking me..."

Tangning tensed her eyebrows. She had a feeling she knew why Long Jie was being stalked. Lan Xi must have suspected that Long Jie and Lu Che's relationship was fake!

"So many days have passed since the incident. Have you not seen Lu Che even once?" Tangning asked.

"Well, that day...the day that I brought grandfather home, Lu Che was waiting in the cold outside my house out of kindness; he simply wanted to see if we were safe. But, grandfather believed the words of Lan Xi and that jerk. They said I was Lu Che's mistress. Now my grandfather refuses to leave Beijing and insists on keeping me under observation."

"Long Jie, the only reason we got Lu Che to announce he was your fiancee, was not only to cover for Mo Ting and I, but also to protect you. If you feel bothered by it..."

"No, I'm not bothered at all. In fact, I feel like Lu Che has suffered a loss from this entire situation," Long Jie waved her hand quickly.

"Then...what if we pretend that you two are living together?"

"Huh?"

"It's just pretend..." In reality, Tangning had already sensed that Long Jie had a tiny inkling of interest in Lu Che. So, she wanted to take advantage of the situation to create an opportunity for them.

"I...I'm afraid this isn't such a good idea," Long Jie's cheeks flushed red.

"You are an engaged couple. It's official."

After hearing this, Long Jie was stunned as she waved her hands vigorously, "Tangning, don't do this. Otherwise, things will be even more awkward between Lu Che and 1.1 truly think of Lu Che as a friend. If you want me to play along with your act, I am happy to coordinate, but, if you want me to pretend to cohabit with Lu Che, that's gone a little overboard."

Tangning was in the middle of packing her luggage. After hearing Long Jie's explanation, she nodded her head, "Don't blame me for not giving you a chance."

"What are you talking about? Lu Che is younger than I am," Long Jie acted like she heard something ridiculous. But in reality, the more flustered she was, the more obvious it was that she had the slightest hope something would happen. It was just that she felt she didn't compare to him...

So she was feeling a little inferior.

"When I come back, I'll ask Lu Che what type of girl he is interested in."

"Eh, isn't Big Boss accompanying you?" in order to make things less awkward, Long Jie quickly changed the topic. Tangning thought about all the invitations and appointments sitting on Mo Ting's desk and shook her head.

"It's almost the end of the year and events are popping up rapidly. I don't want him to be tired. Plus, to prevent him from following me, I've brought my flight forward a little. Don't forget."

"Don't worry, I've already packed everything," Long Jie felt like she could finally relax now that Tangning no longer lingered around the topic of her and Lu Che.

Not only was she almost 30, not highly educated and without achievements; most importantly, she enjoyed eating too much. She felt it was impossible for an elite like Lu Che to be interested in her.

Sometimes, she felt the impulse to chase after something amazing. But, she felt she was already past the age where she would throw herself into a situation even though she knew she stood no chance...

Not long after Long Jie left Hyatt Regency, Lu Che appeared with a plate of fresh sashimi that was air freighted straight from Japan. Seeing Tangning all alone in the living room, his expression was dull, "Wasn't Long Jie here just a moment ago? How come she's gone?"