The banquet hall was brightly lit.

Jiang Yue wore a pure black deep V backless fitted long dress tonight, along with a delicate diamond necklace. Her fair skin was largely exposed, and her long, black hair was as smooth and silky as satin, with slightly curled ends resting on her porcelain-white skin.

She got out of the car, wearing high heels that were seven or eight centimeters high, and casually placed her hand on Zhou Ji's palm, his soft fingers gently held in his hand.

The man wore a well-tailored black suit with a black overcoat, which made him look even more aloof and stern.

However, the man's features were cold yet handsome. He had her intimately link arms with him, but now, looking at the dress she was wearing tonight, he couldn't stand the sight of it.

The man slowly furrowed his handsome brows, his eyes like a calm lake, his gaze settling on her. After a moment, he took off his black coat and draped it over her shoulders, blocking a large portion of her back. "It's cold, be careful not to catch a cold."

It's a bit cold outside.

But once you step into the lobby, there's enough warmth, and you can't feel the wind and frost outside at all.

Jiang Yue said reluctantly, "I'm not cold."

She dressed up meticulously tonight, carefully selecting every accessory, her dress was custom-made, and her high heels were a limited edition.

And this necklace, it's the one she bought at an auction when she went to Hong Kong last time. It's quite valuable, and it's barely good enough for her.

In short, Jiang Yue was very satisfied with her outfit tonight and didn't want to ruin her beauty.

She took off her coat and gave it back to him. When she was in a good mood, she was always willing to talk to him a little longer. She blinked and asked curiously, "Are you cold?"

Zhou Ji looked down at her bright little face. Her delicate face seemed to be only the size of his palm. Her eyes were clear and bright. Looking into her dark pupils, he could see through everything. What she was thinking was obvious.

Before Zhou Ji could answer, Jiang Yue said lightly, "Then you should wear more clothes."

After a pause, the girl praised her generously, saying, "You look good dressed like this too."

That's good. In her opinion, it's already a very high evaluation of Zhou Ji. She can be quite petty sometimes. Even if someone is very well-off, she's sometimes unwilling to admit it.

Zhou Ji's attire tonight exudes a commanding aura; even from a distance, one can feel his imposing presence.

However, he is tall with long legs, a narrow waist, and broad shoulders, so he looks good even in casual clothes.

As they spoke, they walked into the banquet hall.

The two arrived late, more than half an hour late.

The banquet hall was bustling with activity, filled with clinking glasses and a dazzling display of glamour.

When Jiang Yue and Zhou Ji arrived, they attracted a lot of attention.

The group's middle and senior management, along with their families, all turned their gazes toward the entrance, dozens of eyes looking in that direction at once.

Jiang Yue remained calm and composed, allowing herself to be scrutinized by all sorts of different gazes.

She is perceptive and can distinguish between good intentions and malice just by looking at someone's eyes.

She seemed to become the center of attention, a sensational and grand affair. It was as if no one expected her to actually appear here tonight, and the gazes directed at her were filled with a slight sense of surprise.

After the initial surprise came an overwhelming sense of awe.

She was like an innocent deity fallen to earth, proud, beautiful, and with an innate aloofness.

Like a beautiful and precious black swan.

For a moment, many people were stunned.

As everyone came to their senses, their gazes were involuntarily drawn to the man beside Jiang Yue. She was holding his arm, and standing next to him, she didn't appear particularly petite; her high heels just reached the man's chin.

The two look more well-matched than any other wealthy couple.

The couple were both handsome and beautiful, and their expressions revealed a similar aloofness.

The fact that Zhou Ji actually brought Jiang Yue to such an important occasion speaks volumes.

It seems that after tonight, everyone will have to reassess Jiang Yue's importance in Zhou Ji's heart.

Jiang Yue probably didn't like people misunderstanding her relationship with Zhou Ji, so she silently withdrew her arm, wanting to remain aloof.

As the president, Zhou Ji would inevitably have many people trying to strike up a conversation with him at such an event.

Soon after, someone came up with a glass of champagne and started a small talk.

"Mr. Zhou, it's been a long time." The newcomer was also very perceptive, looking at Jiang Yue with great respect. He smiled and asked, "Is this your wife?"

Zhou Ji originally had little interest or patience in exchanging pleasantries with unimportant people, but upon hearing the following words, his cold and indifferent expression softened slightly, and he took the opportunity to put his arm around her waist: "Yes, this is my wife."

The man who struck up the conversation was almost obsequious: "Mrs. Zhou, I've heard so much about you."

Jiang Yue doesn't like interacting with strangers, but she is still a well-mannered person. If someone greets her politely, she can't just turn cold and remain silent.

"Hello."

But Jiang Yue's patience was only so-so. The next second, she silently removed Zhou Ji's arm from her waist and said in a light tone, "I'm hungry. I'll go get something to eat first."

Zhou Ji didn't stop her, but just told her not to run around.

He'll go find her in a bit.

Jiang Yue found it very strange; where could she possibly have wandered off to?

She's still looking forward to watching the show tonight.

I thought it to myself, but I didn't say it out loud.

Jiang Yue went to the dessert section and picked up a few of her favorite desserts. She was preparing to find a quiet area to enjoy her dinner.

He was surrounded by other people.

They all looked like elegantly dressed young ladies from wealthy families, exuding a refined and scholarly air.

"Mrs. Zhou, you look beautiful tonight."

Jiang Yue didn't recognize the people who suddenly appeared and started talking to her. She couldn't understand the smiles on their faces, nor did she know why they were being so attentive to her.

but.

Unsolicited kindness is either a sign of malice or theft.

There is no one in this world who is kind to others for no reason; there is always a vested interest involved.

Jiang Yue said calmly, "Thank you, you're very beautiful too."

"You and Mr. Zhou... seem to be getting along really well lately."

The tone was slightly probing, clearly indicating that the speaker wanted to find out something.

Jiang Yue was exhausted from dealing with all of this when her peripheral vision suddenly stopped. She saw a familiar figure in the banquet hall.

Zhao Shuyan wore a light white long dress tonight. Her pure face was inconspicuous in this place, and it seemed that no one else noticed her.

Jiang Yue thought absentmindedly, the important plot is finally about to begin again.