In the entire prosecutor's office, only Lu Yike had a private car.
Even Ji Changming usually rode a bicycle to work.
……
This undoubtedly satisfied Lu Yike's sense of superiority.
She liked to park her car right downstairs from the office, in a prime spot where her colleagues could see it as soon as they got up.
This greatly fulfilled her inner sense of superiority.
However, today an old security guard stubbornly refused to let her car in, which was a huge insult to her as the young lady of the Lu family.
The rain gradually fell, quickly soaking the car windows. Lu Yike, gripping the steering wheel, took out her phone and cast a disdainful glance at the rain-soaked security guard.
“You just wait.”
She then dialed Ji Changming's number.
“Old Ji, get this security guard to let me in. How dare he block my car?”
In her urgency, she even called him by his informal name.
But she didn't mind; Old Ji was usually easygoing, and besides, he was her mother's junior, always taking care of her.
“Lu Yike, who told you to be so disrespectful? I am the chief prosecutor of Handong Province; please address me by my title while at work.”
Ji Changming's attitude was unexpectedly cold, his words lacking the usual warmth, as if he had turned into a different person.
“Chief Prosecutor Ji, it's me, Lu Yike. This security guard is too outrageous, blocking my way. Can you please have him let me in?”
As more and more people gathered around, Lu Yike felt increasingly embarrassed. At this point, she couldn't afford to care about anything else; she just hoped Ji Changming would let the guard allow her in.
“Nonsense! What level are you to drive in here? The guard is just doing his job; why should I fire him?”
Today, Ji Changming felt particularly strange to Lu Yike, as if he was deliberately opposing her.
When had the young lady of the Lu family ever suffered such humiliation? She immediately called her mother, Judge Wu.
Upon hearing this, Judge Wu was furious and immediately dialed Ji Changming's number.
“Old Ji, what's going on…”
“Judge Wu, please address me by my title while at work.”
What was going on with Ji Changming today?
“Junior, it's me, your senior sister Wu.”
“I’ll say it again, please address me by my title while at work.”
Judge Wu was so furious she almost cursed, but she managed to hold it in.
“Chief Prosecutor Ji, my daughter Lu Yike's car is being blocked outside. Can you please resolve this?”
“Judge Wu, when did the prosecutor's office become your domain? Does Lu Yike have the rank to obtain a pass?”
It was infuriating.
The usually easygoing Ji Changming seemed to have taken crazy pills today, his words sharp as knives, each one cutting deep.
Seeing that normal channels weren't resolving the issue, Lu Yike's temper flared. She slammed the gas pedal, intending to force her way in.
However, the guard sneered and stood his ground in front of her car.
……
This silent disdain ignited Lu Yike's fury; she truly wanted to crash into that arrogant little man without a second thought.
Just then, Sha Baoyu drove up in a Grand Cherokee and parked steadily at the entrance.
As soon as the guard saw Zhong Xiaoe in the passenger seat, he seemed to transform, his face breaking into a warm smile.
“Miss Zhong, you're here! It's raining; just drive right in. A young lady like you shouldn't get wet.”
“Thank you, Uncle Li.”
“No need to thank me; I'm just here to serve you all.”
What the hell.
Lu Yike, who always prided herself on being a lady, could no longer hold it together upon witnessing this scene. In front of her passing colleagues, she erupted in a fit of rage.
This was too obvious a slight.
Zhong Xiaoe was a girl, so she could be let in directly?
Wasn't I, Lu Yike, a girl too?
Service, service—so you’re only serving Zhong Xiaoe?
Am I not part of this prosecutor's office?
Moreover, wasn't the one driving that Grand Cherokee someone from this unit?
As Lu Yike attempted to take the opportunity to slip her car in, the guard once again positioned himself in front of her vehicle, still wearing a smug grin.
What, are you betting that I won't run you over?
This is insane.
With no other choice, Lu Yike had to park her car outside the prosecutor's office. As she dashed in through the rain, the water mixed with dirt splashed onto her skirt, leaving her looking particularly disheveled.
……
Meanwhile, Zhong Xiaoe was escorted out of the Grand Cherokee by Sha Baoyu.
In a white dress, she was pristine, without a speck of dust.
Old Li, the guard, spat into the rain and shot a disdainful glare at Lu Yike.
Did she really think that wearing a dragon robe made her a prince? She should take a look at her usual arrogant behavior.
……
Unlike Miss Zhong, who was always polite and respectful to everyone, maintaining the most basic decorum.
This was the fundamental quality of a well-bred young lady.
Lu Yike was, at most, just a superficial little person.