Lu Anning, wearing a white cheongsam with a turquoise pattern, exited the car arm-in-arm with Tang Jingyuan. Her silver rhinestone high heels shone brightly in the sunlight, adding a finishing touch. Her seemingly simple outfit exuded the elegance of a lady from a distinguished family. Her delicate makeup accentuated the natural glow of her complexion, making her irresistible.

Lu An Ning had no intention of stealing anyone's limelight, but she still attracted a lot of people's attention, especially since the person she was holding was the third master of the Pei family.

Pei Wenbin and his wife smiled and walked over to greet him. In the Pei family, their status was far inferior to Tang Jingyuan's. Even if Pei Wenbin was dissatisfied in his heart, he did not dare to show his displeasure to Tang Jingyuan on the surface. However, Shen Yizhi, who was standing beside him, looked at Lu Anning with contempt and resignation.

Lu Anning was a little surprised. The last time they met was also at the Pei family's old house. She didn't remember having any conflicts with her second sister-in-law.

What is she unhappy about!

Chen Yizi has always treated Lu Anning as her junior. At first, she thought that she was the one who would marry her son. Chen Yizi had prepared a book of daughter-in-law rules in advance, ready to discipline Lu Anning, who was devoted to her work.

Later, the Lu family suddenly found their real daughter, and her future daughter-in-law was replaced. She was originally happy.

Pei Yongsheng was the eldest grandson, but he wanted to marry an adopted daughter. Wouldn't this make his son more valued? But things didn't happen as she expected. Lu An Ning suddenly became her sister-in-law. In the Pei family, she had to show respect to Lu An Ning. How could she feel good about it?

Although she was Pei Wenbin's later wife, she was at least the legitimate daughter-in-law of the Pei family.

In recent years, the eldest daughter of the Pei family has settled abroad, and the old man is the only one with her husband and her. Shen Yizi thought that she would be able to get through it eventually, but the appearance of Lu Anning was like Cheng Yaojin who suddenly appeared out of nowhere, blocking the light of the future.

Although Tang Jingyuan and the old man were at odds, the old man just liked Tang Jingyuan's rebellious nature. If the old man closed his eyes and handed the Pei family over to Tang Jingyuan, wouldn't she have to live under Lu Anning's control in the future?

That won’t do!

Thinking this way, she disliked Lu An Ning in every way, so how could she possibly be nice to him?

After a few simple greetings, Pei Yongsheng came over at this time. When he saw Lu Anning, he swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue and felt a dull pain in his lower body.

"Yongsheng, why don't you say hello to your elders when you see them?" Pei Wenbin reminded him, and Pei Yongsheng's face became even uglier.

Tang Jingyuan glanced at him, and the majestic look made him tremble all over. He lowered his head and said, "Uncle!"

"What else?" Pei Wenbin reminded Pei Yongsheng again not to mention the past.

The sound lingered in Pei Yongsheng's throat, and he mumbled "Auntie." It felt as disgusting as swallowing a green-headed fly. He couldn't stay any longer, forgetting even the purpose of his visit. He made up a random excuse and fled.

If his father hadn't pressured him, he wouldn't have come to this occasion today.

Lu Anning looked at Pei Yongsheng's back as he hurriedly left, curled his lips slightly, and ignored him.

Tang Jingyuan was pulled by Pei Wenbin to talk about company matters. Lu Anning was taking a break in the corner with his wine glass, but he didn't expect to meet an acquaintance.

Shan Ying quietly came over to Lu An Ning and patted her shoulder. Seeing Shan Ying smiling at her, Lu An Ning was a little surprised. Their last meeting had not been a pleasant one.

"Miss Shan?"

"I didn't expect that you dislike this kind of hypocritical social interaction as much as I do."

"you also?"

Shan Ying smiled and said, "To be honest, I was forced to go to the Pei family last time. I was thinking of refusing, but you showed up and really helped me. I was also forced into the marriage."

Lu An Ning raised his eyebrows and smiled slightly. If that was true, then it could only be said that Shan Ying’s acting skills were good.

Shan Ying talked a lot about Lu Anning, her words revealing envy. Lu Anning listened quietly, occasionally making a few humble remarks, her eyes wandering around her. When they were chatting happily, Shan Ying suddenly clinked glasses, and the wine accidentally spilled on Lu Anning's skirt.

"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to. What should I do? It's dirty. Let me take you upstairs to clean it up!"

Lu Anning hesitated for a moment: "Okay!"

Shan Ying took Lu An Ning to a lounge upstairs with ease. A bathrobe was placed on the clean bed. Lu An Ning looked around and let Shan Ying take her into the room.

"I'll ask the waiter to bring a spare dress. We have similar body shapes, so you should be able to wear my clothes."

"Isn't this... not good?"

"It's okay, I was the one who made it dirty. I treat you as a friend, so don't be polite to me." She said, and casually took a bottle of water, unscrewed it and handed it to Lu An Ning: "Drink some water first, I'll go find the waiter."

Lu Anning looked at the water that was handed to him, but hesitated to take it.

"What? You don't suspect there's something wrong with the water, do you?" Lu An Ning said nothing. Shan Ying took two cups, washed them again, poured water into them, and was about to drink when someone knocked on the door.

Shan Ying went to open the door, and it was the waiter who brought a spare dress, which looked fine. She put the dress aside and drank a whole glass of water in front of Lu An Ning.

"Believe me now!"

Lu Anning smiled and apologized: "Sorry! I'm too suspicious."

After drinking the entire glass of water in one gulp, Lu Anning took the dress and went into the bathroom. Shan Ying made sure the door was closed, looked at the empty glass next to her, curled her lips, and secretly sent a message. Not long after, there was another knock on the door, and a drunk Pei Yongsheng was helped in.

Shan Ying struggled to throw him onto the bed, exhausted. Hearing no movement from the bathroom, she moved closer, making sure she couldn't hear anything before knocking on the door: "An Ning, are you done changing? An Ning!"

No one answered. Shan Ying smiled triumphantly and opened the door. Lu Anning was lying unconscious next to the fish tank.

Shan Ying sneered: "Lu Anning, you have come to this day. Dare to steal my things, and I will let you taste the taste of disgrace."

By the time Shan Ying helped Lu An Ning to the bed, she was already gasping for breath due to exhaustion, and even her heartbeat was much faster. She did not notice anything unusual in her body. As soon as she stood up, she suddenly felt dizzy and saw two images of Lu An Ning on the bed.

She knocked her head, staggered a little, and fell into Pei Yongsheng's arms.

At this moment, a message popped up on Shan Ying's phone. Lu Anning stared at the name on the screen, his eyes completely darkening.