10 Chapter 10: So you're adopted?_1

Cooperation?

She has two-hundred million she obtained from Yin Guzhong, and yet she wants to cooperate with me.

Interesting.

The eyes of Lu Jianshen slightly darkened, his voice low, "How would you like to cooperate?"

"I want to open a jewelery studio, but the timing is clearly not very good. Can you help me?"

A dazzling light flickered at the bottom of Yin Ci's eyes.

Lu Jianshen had heard of the impressive achievements Yin Ci had made in the Yin family company. She was capable.

However, if she planned to set up a new studio, Yin Guzhong would definitely suppress her. Therefore, she needed a backing.

Lu Jianshen put down his chopsticks and leaned slowly against the back of the chair. His thin lips uttered three words, "Why should I?"

"Young Master Lu, I took psychology as an elective, I can take care of Anping, help him better contact with other people. Anping is somewhat introverted, and you should understand this quite well," she said.

Yin Ci's statement was very polite, using only the word "introverted".

In fact, she could see that Lu Anping's personality was somewhat flawed.

He didn't like interacting with other people and ignored others quite thoroughly.

But, he was extremely sensitive towards her.

This was a very special opportunity and she hoped to grasp it.

Upon hearing these words, Lu Jianshen's eyes suddenly turned cold.

He looked at Yin Ci, his cold gaze appearing as though it wanted to pierce a hole in Yin Ci.

Yin Ci was unfazed by his sharp gaze and continued with her earnest request.

"I really like Anping too, I will try my best to help him. Moreover, I don't need President Lu to pave the way for me like a nanny, I only need president Lu to lend a hand when I need it."

"Of course, if President Lu wants to provide me with some resources, that would be even better."

Lu Jianshen's gaze softened slightly and he gave a glance to the babysitter next to him. The babysitter immediately understood, and took Lu Anping who had almost finished eating away.

"Yin Ci, I can agree, but you need to show me your abilities. I do not wish for my business partner to be a waste."

The Yin Family is a well-known family in the jewelry industry, suppressing Yin Ci would be as easy as squashing an ant.

If Yin Ci wanted to snatch resources from the Yin Family, she needed to have the ability to do so.

"I understand. The LS Jewelry Design Competition is ongoing, I can participate in the competition, win the championship, and then talk to President Lu about our cooperation," she said.

The LS Jewelry Design Competition was the most eye-catching competition in the design industry.

Besides, the competition was nationwide, with numerous participants, all of whom were designers with significant skills and backgrounds.

Not to mention the prize money, simply the affirmation that came after winning the championship was enough to attract countless designers to participate.

The moment Yin Ci said she would secure the championship in the competition, it was either arrogance or she truly had enough abilities.

Is she that confident?

Lu Jianshen nodded and agreed: "Alright."

"But I currently don't have a company." Yin Ci was frustrated. "President Lu should know that after leaving the Yin Family, I became unemployed."

To participate in the LS Design Competition, it was necessary to have the backing of a company. This was also the first hurdle to qualify as a designer.

Yin Ci was alone, she needed to find a company first.

Lu Jianshen chuckled lightly.

"I can help you with that."

...

The next afternoon, Yin Ci took Lu Anping to her psychological advisor. After half an hour of communication, she took Lu Anping back home to the Lu Family.

Lu Anping stuck to Yin Ci all the time and didn't leave her even for a moment.

Was the child afraid that she would disappear?

Yin Ci laughed gently, held Lu Anping on the sofa, and then took out the Sudoku puzzle book she had specifically bought.

"Anping, here's a new toy for you."

She explained the rules of the game to Lu Anping in detail, completed two puzzles herself, and then asked Lu Anping if he had understood.

Lu Anping obediently nodded.

Yin Ci pushed the puzzle book to Lu Anping: "You play the game while I cook, let's see who finishes first?"

Lu Anping, holding a pen in his hand, quietly asked, "If I win, you won't leave tonight."

Yin Ci was slightly startled, her heart aching.

The child lacked a sense of security.

"Okay." She tousled Lu Anping's hair and walked into the kitchen to start preparing dinner.

Just as she finished preparing the ingredients, a deep voice came from behind her.

"I told you, we have chefs here."

It was Lu Jianshen who had returned.

Even the spacious housecoat could not hide the oppressive feeling arising from his upright body. Yin Ci was startled and nearly dropped the ladle onto the ground.

"Young Master Lu."

Her voice was still a little scared due to the shock.

Lu Jianshen heard what she said. His lips curved into a smile, but he quickly suppressed it.

"Hmm."

Yin Ci heaved a sigh of relief, a faint blush appeared in her foxy eyes, "He likes the food I cook, doesn't he?"

Lu Jianshen could not deny this.

Yin Ci poured water into the pot and covered it with the lid.

"Since I have agreed to take care of Anping, I will do my best. You should trust me."

"Alright, wait half an hour before we can eat dinner."

Watching her skilled, smooth movements, Lu Jianshen felt a moment of trance.

The movements, the tone.

They resembled the blind girl's.

He reined in his emotions, "Yin Ci, when were you adopted?"

Yin Ci tilted her head in thought.

She didn't seem to have any memory of that period.

She just remembered that she had been injured, and the next thing she knew, she was in the Yin Family.

"I don't really remember."

In fact, she also wanted to know, what had she experienced?

The Yin Family was not her home, so where was her home?

When would she be able to find her real family?

...

Half an hour later, Yin Ci prepared the dishes and brought them out.

Lu Anping was still playing Sudoku, while Lu Jianshen watched him.

"Anping is very sensitive to numbers, so I wanted to try and see if this could stimulate his interests and hobbies."

Lu Jianshen nodded his head.

"Thank you."

Surprised to hear these two words from Lu Jianshen's mouth, Yin Ci paused before responding with a delayed "you're welcome".

Lu Anping didn't manage to complete the game in advance and looked somewhat moody.

Yin Ci put some carrots in his bowl, her tone gentle as she comforted him.

"Anping, this is the first time you're trying Sudoku, it's normal if your speed is a little slower. Try and you might catch up with me next time." She looked at Lu Anping with a gentle laugh. A lock of the child's hair was sticking up, making him look extremely adorable.

"Anping, why are you so good-looking? You're so good-looking that I want to stay with you. Would you like me to stay with you tonight?"

Lu Anping paused as he ate.

He put down his chopsticks, turned his head to look into Yin Ci's eyes, seeing the smile in her eyes, he nodded seriously, "Mmm."

"I want to." After nodding, he added another sentence.

Yin Ci gave Lu Anping a tomato, "That's excellent."

Lu Anping calmly ate the tomato.

Lu Jianshen furrowed his brows watching the two interact, his gaze lingered on Lu Anping's chopsticks.

The child never ate these two things.

Did he like Yin Ci that much?

Enough to overcome his picky eating habits?

Lu Jianshen picked up a chopstick of carrots for Lu Anping, who quickly moved it to the side of the bowl, and it was left at the bottom of the bowl after he finished his meal.

Lu Jianshen had complicated feelings.

Why did he get the feeling that this child was Yin Ci's biological son?