After listening to the reporter's questions, Qin He let out a cold laugh.
"You have a vivid imagination, but if you rely on slandering others for news headlines, your profession as a reporter won't exempt you from responsibility."
In the time it took, the commotion and conversation between Qin He and the reporter had been overheard by people around them.
From time to time, people looked up.
Some with sympathy, others with mockery.
Qin He frowned, just about to tell the reporter to leave quickly, when a male voice sounded from behind her.
"Scram."
Lu Mingxi walked out from behind Qin He, his sharp eyes fixed on the male reporter.
"Which media outlet are you from?"
The reporter immediately fell silent. One had to know that the Lu Group owned several media companies.
It was quite easy to deal with a single reporter.
Seeing that the reporter who had been speculating wildly immediately cowered, Lu Mingxi let out a cold laugh.
"To come to our Lu family and spout nonsense, and to bully the weak and fear the strong, do you think Miss Qin is an easy target because she's a woman?"
"No, no, I didn't mean that." The reporter stammered, turning to leave.
Lu Mingxi said coldly, "Apologize, or try leaving."
The reporter's steps paused. Across the way was a wide road, with no security guards blocking the way.
But he knew in his heart that if he really left like this today, Lu Mingxi would not let him off easily.
The reporter turned and walked back to Qin He's side, bowing deeply.
His apology was quite sincere.
"I'm sorry, Miss Qin. It was my mistake just now."
Qin He's eyes swept sharply over the reporter. This person had first fabricated a story nonsensically, and then apologized without any pressure, indicating he was used to it.
Qin He ignored the reporter and turned to enter the Lu family's gate.
Just as she had thought, today's banquet was indeed not about the cooperation between the Lu and Qin families.
"Lu Mingxi, I didn't realize you were such a liar." Qin He glared at Lu Mingxi, who was beside her, and said angrily.
Lu Mingxi admitted it openly.
"If I hadn't said that, you wouldn't have come."
"I hate these kinds of occasions the most, it's too noisy." She'd rather spend the time at home with her baby.
"I'll take you to a quiet place." Lu Mingxi reached out to hold her hand.
Qin He instinctively pulled away.
"Just lead the way."
Lu Mingxi looked at his hand that had been shaken off and gave a self-deprecating laugh.
He led Qin He for a long time, winding and turning, only to end up back where they could see the banquet hall.
Qin He frowned, "You can get lost in your own house?"
"No, get closer and take a look."
As Qin He approached, she realized that the place they were standing was three or four meters higher than the venue. Separated by a railing, she could see most of the people in the venue, but no one could climb up to her.
"If you were really alone in the garden, what would you do if you encountered danger? This place is perfect." Lu Mingxi walked to Qin He's side and smiled.
Encountering danger in the garden?
Qin He glanced silently at Lu Mingxi.
The only time she had encountered danger in a garden in her life was the time he tried to force a kiss on her.
Lu Mingxi noticed Qin He's gaze and raised his lips.
"Remember something?"
"Nothing."
"After what happened last time, you still dare to run around in the garden with me. It seems you trust me a lot." Lu Mingxi said with a playful smile.
Qin He fell silent.
She didn't trust Lu Mingxi; she trusted herself.
Her body had recovered now, and she didn't have to worry about her actions harming the baby.
She had been doing rehabilitation exercises recently, let alone one Lu Mingxi, she could probably take on five without weapons.
"Alright, you stay here. After all, it's the Lu family's banquet today. If I'm not around, I'll be scolded again tonight." Lu Mingxi said to Qin He with a smile. "I'll have the maids bring some snacks and drinks later. I'll pick you up after the banquet."
Qin He thought for a moment, "Can I leave early?"
"Do you think that's polite to say to the hosts?"
Qin He tutted. She had been tricked into coming by this host.
Sitting down at a small stone table by the railing, Qin He found that if people in the venue weren't paying attention, they wouldn't notice her here. The tree canopy covered a patch in the foreground, and from a distance, it might just look like a few trees.
Soon, a waiter came with tea and snacks.
Qin He listened to the distant clamor, which formed a stark contrast to where she was.
Eating snacks, Qin He took out her phone and sent a message to Xu Wanwan, chatting for a while.
Before long, she heard a commotion in the venue, and the sound seemed to be very close to her.
"Madam Lu, what's wrong, Madam Lu!"
"Quick, call a doctor! Madam Lu has fainted!"
Doctor!
Qin He jumped up and ran to the railing to look down.
Madam Lu was lying on the ground near the railing, her whole body convulsing violently.
"This, this, is it asthma?" someone asked doubtfully.
"It looks like epilepsy, but I've never heard of Madam Lu having this illness."
"Are you stupid? Who would casually tell you about such an illness?"
"Quick, find someone to carry her to the hospital!" someone shouted.
"Everyone, don't move her!"
A clear and sharp voice sounded from above them!
Everyone looked up and saw a graceful figure in front of them, descending from the top of the tree canopy, and then treading on branches and twigs all the way down.
Everyone: ???
After landing, Qin He immediately walked to Madam Lu's side.
She placed Madam Lu, who had been half-pulled up, back down. Seeing the qipao Madam Lu was wearing, she reached out and unbuttoned the collar of the qipao by two buttons.
"This, Miss Qin?"
"What is Miss Qin doing taking off Madam Lu's clothes? Madam Lu has fainted!" someone asked worriedly.
Qin He's voice was sharp, "Go get a towel!"
She reached out and forcefully pried open Madam Lu's tightly clenched mouth.
Most people around looked at Qin He with bewildered expressions.
"Madam Lu had an accident, is this first aid?"
"Isn't first aid artificial respiration and chest compressions? Why does it feel like she's messing around?"
The towel was quickly brought over. Qin He pried open Madam Lu's mouth and stuffed the towel directly between her teeth.
One minute later, Qin He had quickly completed the emergency first aid measures.
"What are you doing?" a furious roar sounded. Qin He looked up to see Lu Mingxi's father running over from a distance.
Qin He brushed the dust off her clothes and faced the enraged Mr. Lu. "Mr. Lu, your wife had an epileptic seizure, so I performed some emergency first aid measures. It's been about three minutes since the onset. If she hasn't stopped convulsing within two minutes, send her to the hospital immediately."
Mr. Lu knew about his wife's illness. When he heard people discussing Qin He randomly performing first aid on his wife from afar, he had rushed over impatiently.
What did Qin He know about first aid? Who in Qingcheng didn't know that Qin He was a mortician!
But when he got closer, he looked at his wife lying on the ground, then at the unbuttoned collar and loosened waist buttons.
Qin He had been very careful when unbuttoning, not revealing any indecent exposure.
Madam Lu was now lying flat, her head turned to the side to maintain smooth breathing.
Very professional.