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Actually, when Liu Jian returned to Taiwan last year, he was coerced by Yao Lizhen and gradually submitted his resume to various law firms, quickly receiving an invitation from Wang Shaowu Law Firm.
Because he was pressured by Yao Lizhen and had no specific plans to return to Taiwan at the time, Liu Jian coldly dismissed Wang Shaowu's invitation.
Compared to life in the United States, Liu Jian was still extremely unaccustomed to Taipei.
Regarding Liu Jian's decision to work at Wang Shaowu Law Firm, anyone who knew the real reason would unanimously label Liu Jian as a romantic fool.
With the appearance of Autumn Wind, Liu Jian's plans began to change gradually as his relationship with Autumn Wind deepened, leading him to naturally decide to shift his focus to work in Taiwan.
Yao Lizhen was both surprised and delighted by Liu Jian's decision.
Although Qiu Ruolan had asked her to introduce a boyfriend to Autumn Wind, so much time had passed that Yao Lizhen had not yet informed Qiu Ruolan that she had already taken action on the request.
One reason was that Qiu Ruolan was too busy, and another was that she feared Qiu Ruolan might take some extreme actions. This woman, who had nearly twenty years of friendship with Qiu Ruolan, could tell just by looking at her what kind of reaction she would have.
For example, when she first met Linda at the entrance of Eslite with Qiu Ruolan, she knew that Qiu Ruolan was eager to start her next romance with this guy.
Another example is when Qiu Ruolan asked her for help arranging a trip to Japan for New Year's Eve in the Dressing Room; she didn't need to ask much to know that Qiu Ruolan wanted to travel with Linda.
Even though Qiu Ruolan rarely mentioned Autumn Wind to Yao Lizhen, as a witness to the love between Qiu Ruolan and Guan Xiu at that time, Yao Lizhen clearly understood Autumn Wind's position in Qiu Ruolan's heart.
It was not just a responsibility but also a form of hope.
Regarding Linda, there was one thing Qiu Ruolan had always been reluctant to admit: anyone who had seen Guan Xiu in person or in photos would come to the conclusion that the young man Linda resembled Guan Xiu from back in the day.
This might be a case of love being redirected.
Yao Lizhen didn't know how to convey to Qiu Ruolan that Liu Jian and Autumn Wind were together; she could only quietly watch time pass, waiting for the moment when Qiu Ruolan would discover it herself.
In fact, when Yao Lizhen accompanied Liu Jian to Wang Shaowu Law Firm for the first time, Qiu Ruolan had seen Liu Jian.
At that time, Liu Jian was sitting in the Lounge in the corner opposite Wang Shaowu's office, waiting for Wang Shaowu to "receive" him, when Qiu Ruolan happened to walk in through the door.
Two assistants followed her on either side, and behind them stood two tall bodyguards. It was rare for Qiu Ruolan to be wearing flat shoes and no sunglasses, with just a touch of makeup, yet she still looked like a superstar.
Wang Shaowu was Qiu Ruolan's lawyer, and upon her arrival, the staff at the firm immediately acted as if a queen had arrived, leading Qiu Ruolan directly into Wang Shaowu's office.
After Qiu Ruolan entered Wang Shaowu's office, the assistants and bodyguards stood motionless at the door, each with a serious expression.
Seeing this scene, Yao Lizhen couldn't help but be surprised; it was truly rare for so many people to accompany her without Autumn Wind's identity being revealed.
Liu Jian glanced at Qiu Ruolan and leaned forward slightly, asking, "Sister... who is that?"
Yao Lizhen furrowed her brows, unsure how to introduce Qiu Ruolan. She racked her brain and finally blurted out four words: "A big star!"
"Don't you think she looks a lot like Autumn Wind?" Liu Jian lightly rubbed his chin. "Except for age... and Autumn Wind is a bit taller than her! What do you think?"
This? Yao Lizhen hadn't really noticed that before. Being reminded by Liu Jian, she couldn't help but scrutinize her old friend whom she had known for many years.
Ah, they both had oval faces, high noses, and almond-shaped eyes. If it weren't for the slight wrinkles at the corners of Qiu Ruolan's eyes, she could easily be mistaken for Autumn Wind!
Yao Lizhen was stunned by her own discovery but still maintained her composure. "Can you stop mentioning Autumn Wind... Autumn Wind! I know you two are in deep trouble now, but you can't be so obvious!"
Liu Jian's face suddenly turned red. He shyly touched the tip of his nose and continued, "You're mocking me again. Hey, I'm serious. Don't you think so?"
Yao Lizhen put on a helpless expression and didn't continue speaking; in fact, she didn't dare to say anything more, fearing that she might inadvertently reveal what she was deliberately hiding from Liu Jian.
A moment later, Qiu Ruolan came out of Wang Shaowu's office. At that time, a well-dressed staff member wearing a badge approached Liu Jian and said, "Mr. Liu, Teacher Wang is waiting for you inside. Please follow me!"
Liu Jian stood up from his chair, adjusted his clothing, loosened his shoulders, raised an eyebrow at Yao Lizhen, and then followed the staff member out of the break room.
After stepping outside, Liu Jian couldn't help but make a confident gesture towards Yao Lizhen again, and Yao Lizhen waved back at him.
Just then, Qiu Ruolan, who was following the staff member to the VIP room, reached the entrance of the Lounge. Yao Lizhen's wave caught Qiu Ruolan's attention.
Qiu Ruolan stopped and whispered something to the staff member behind her. The staff member nodded and turned to leave. The assistants and bodyguards following Qiu Ruolan immediately dispersed and stood at the entrance of the Lounge.
Qiu Ruolan pushed open the Lounge door and walked in with a smile, approaching Yao Lizhen.
Yao Lizhen, who had been playing with her phone, hurriedly stood up. In her haste, her phone slipped from her hand. Qiu Ruolan quickly stepped forward and caught the phone with one hand, her movements graceful and agile like a heroine from a movie from the 70s or 80s.
She handed the phone back to Yao Lizhen and said, "Hey, is it really that dramatic? You almost dropped your phone! Sit down!" She pulled Yao Lizhen's arm while taking a seat in the spot where Liu Jian had just been.
Still stunned by Qiu Ruolan's heroic display, Yao Lizhen couldn't utter a word. Qiu Ruolan lightly tapped the table with her finger to bring Yao Lizhen back to reality.
Snapping back to attention, Yao Lizhen was immediately surrounded by various questions. "What happened? Why are you at the law firm? Is something going on? I haven't heard any news from you lately!"
"What are you thinking? Can't I just come to catch up? Am I really that pitiful? Just because I went to see a lawyer doesn't mean something bad happened! What about you? What are you here for? Have you found that person who borrowed money from you and ran away last time?"
"Don't interrupt, what about you! You're a big star! If the paparazzi catch you like this, it could ruin you!" Yao Lizhen said, her eyes occasionally glancing outside, very alert.
"What am I afraid of!" Qiu Ruolan intended to continue ignoring Yao Lizhen's question, but she was startled by Yao Lizhen's serious gaze. After a brief moment of contemplation, she realized that hiding things from Yao Lizhen wasn't a big deal, so she let out a light sigh.
"I need to find a lawyer to help with some property notarization!"
Before she could finish, Yao Lizhen interrupted again, "Have you written a will?"
"What will? I don't want to die yet! But it's somewhat similar! It's all about money matters!" She paused for a moment and then spoke in a very serious tone, "After all, she is my legal child; I still want to do something for her!"
It was rare for Qiu Ruolan to take the initiative in front of Autumn Wind. Yao Lizhen initially wanted to say something, but the words welled up from her heart and got stuck in her throat, like a fishbone lodged there. In the end, she only managed to say, "You still care about her so much!"
At that moment, Qiu Ruolan's assistant gently pushed the door open and said, "Sister Sally, we're running out of time; the vendors have been urging us!"
Qiu Ruolan nodded slightly. The assistant wisely exited, and Qiu Ruolan self-deprecatingly said, "I just changed my manager and recently signed an endorsement deal with a sports brand. Ugh, they won't even let me wear high heels! It's driving me crazy!"
She looked up and noticed her assistant's anxious expression. Standing up, she gently patted Yao Lizhen's arm and said, "That girl is anxious! No more chatting! I have to go now!"
Yao Lizhen also stood up from her chair. Following Qiu Ruolan's gaze, she glanced at the assistant pacing back and forth by the lounge door and smiled, "It's not easy being your assistant!"
"Right? But I think I'm pretty good to them!" Qiu Ruolan replied as she walked toward the door.
Yao Lizhen suddenly raised her head and said, "She went back to be Qiu Feng's assistant again; did you know that?"
Yao Lizhen's tone was sharp, startling Qiu Ruolan. She trembled slightly and immediately pretended not to understand. Qiu Ruolan shrugged and changed the subject, "Who was that person just now? So stylish! It wouldn't be good if your husband found out!"
Yao Lizhen quickened her pace to the entrance of the Lounge. The assistant outside immediately opened the glass door with great respect. At the moment Qiu Ruolan stepped out of the Lounge, Yao Lizhen's emotions surged, and she shouted, "He is my cousin, he is also..."
Should she tell her that Liu Jian was not only her cousin but was also currently dating Autumn Wind?
Yao Lizhen fell silent, a lump in her throat, and slowly sank into despair.
She looked up at Qiu Ruolan, who had instantly regained her "superstar" demeanor, surrounded by an aura that made her shine brilliantly and seem unattainable.
Images of Autumn Wind speaking about Qiu Ruolan with trepidation began to surface in Yao Lizhen's mind. She inexplicably felt a wave of sadness wash over her, as if she had fallen into an Antarctic glacier, quickly becoming rigid.
She could only slide back into her seat and continue waiting for Liu Jian to return.
Before Yao Lizhen's sorrow could subside, Liu Jian had already finished his interview. He walked out of Wang Shaowu's office, beaming with joy.
Surprisingly, Wang Shaowu personally accompanied Liu Jian out of the office. The two continued to chat at the office door. Seeing this, Yao Lizhen immediately sprang up from her chair and quickly walked out of the Lounge.
A bold thought emerged in her mind; she decided to share it with Wang Shaowu.
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