Chapter 265 Yes, madam.

Ji Ying frowned slightly, but the next second she put on a polite smile and looked back at him.

"Is there anything else, Mr. Pang?"

Pang Shijun extended an invitation with a calm demeanor, "My wife is hosting a charity dinner tonight for children with intellectual disabilities. Many prominent figures from Beijing will be attending. I wonder if Mr. Ji would do me the honor of attending?"

Ji Ying smiled slightly, her tone gentle yet carrying just the right amount of doubt, "Did my husband receive an invitation to such an important banquet?"

Pang Shijun's smile faltered for a moment, then he explained nonchalantly, "He's too busy. Even if I mentioned it to him, he probably wouldn't remember."

“I see,” Ji Ying’s smile deepened, and she turned her gaze to Yue Zheng beside her. “Then in the future, we can contact Secretary Yue directly for these kinds of invitations. No matter how busy she is, she will always remember to remind us, right?”

Yue Zheng nodded in understanding, "Yes, Madam."

Pang Shijun was slapped in the face by laughter, so he could only pretend not to notice and forcefully maintain his composure, forcing a stiff smile as he said, "Of course."

Ji Ying nodded slightly to him, then turned and got into the car.

Watching the car speed away, the smile on Pang Shijun's face vanished instantly.

Noticing his displeasure, several of the people who had come with him quickly stepped forward to change the subject...

Inside the car, Ji Ying leaned back in her seat, gently rubbing her throbbing temples.

Pang Shijun's face behind the windshield lingered in her mind.

It turns out he was Liang Yizhi's good friend.

A chill, a mixture of hatred and disgust, ran down my spine.

Pang Shijun suspected her and kept testing her.

It is evident that after all these years, the people who chased after her father but knocked her into the river are still looking for her.

This is why Liang Yizhi doesn't want her to return to Beijing.

But if the sole purpose was to silence witnesses, the car accident back then would have been sufficient.

Their current persistence can only mean that there is something about them that they absolutely must have.

However, her memory had not been fully restored, and she really couldn't remember what that thing was.

Jiang Ran noticed her patting her head and asked urgently, "Are you feeling unwell? Do you want to go back and rest?"

Ji Ying said with her eyes closed, "Wouldn't going back be even more upsetting?"

Jiang Ran understood that she was referring to Wang Xinghua and her daughter.

"We'll get rid of them after a while."

Ji Ying shook her head. "It takes too long. I can't wait."

Jiang Ran raised an eyebrow.

Ji Ying rubbed her forehead and suddenly remembered someone.

Has Shen Aizhu been quieter lately?

Jiang Ran chuckled, "She's been locked up at home by Madam Shen to recover from her injuries. She's not even married yet, and she already has a huge scar on her butt. How is she going to get married in the future?"

Ji Ying smiled and said, "Is it because you're afraid Liang Yizhi will dislike you?"

Just then, as if on cue, Cao Cao called.

Ji Ying answered the call.

"Are you feeling unwell?" Liang Yizhi asked over the phone.

It was clear that Yue Zheng had told him everything that had just happened in the Science City.

"It's alright. What are your plans for tonight?"

Liang Yizhi paused for two seconds, then said, "Madam Shen called this morning and asked me to accompany her to a charity gala."

Ji Ying smiled, "Okay, you go ahead and do your work."

She hung up the phone and stared ahead in a daze for a long time.

Jiang Ran thought she was unhappy, so she quickly advised, "If it was something you promised before, then it's really not good to postpone it."

Ji Ying snapped out of her reverie at his words and chuckled, "I'll go tonight too."

Jiang Ran was somewhat surprised.

Ji Ying said slowly, "Madam Shen just wants to create opportunities for her daughter and Liang Yizhi. Why should I grant their wish? Besides, to deal with the vicious dog in the house, we need to find an even fiercer one to discipline. Tonight is a good opportunity."

After informing Xiao Chang to arrange for the team to move into the Science City's Innovation and Research Center, Ji Ying was busy until the afternoon before she went to the best image design center in Beijing to rent a haute couture dress.

The charity gala was held in the Amber Room of the Judau Hotel.

When Ji Ying arrived, the hall was already filled with elegant ladies and graceful figures.

Although she was alone, her simple evening gown and cool, outstanding temperament made her stand out among the glittering socialites.

Many guests noticed the unfamiliar face and began to whisper and speculate about her identity.

After all, those who can appear at Pang Shijun's banquet are by no means ordinary people.

Moreover, she was all alone, without any male guests to accompany her.

At this moment, Pang Shijun and his wife slowly walked towards her.

Even when they were still three meters apart, Pang Shijun had already reached out his hand to her.

"We never expected Mr. Ji to grace us with his presence. It truly honors our humble abode. Welcome, welcome!"

"Mr. Pang, you're too kind."

Ji Ying extended her hand and shook hands with him.

Pang Shijun turned to introduce his gentle and elegant wife to him.

"This is my wife. She's not in good health and usually stays home to rest. She doesn't participate in many social events. She personally hosted this dinner to raise funds for children with intellectual disabilities. She doesn't have many friends, so please take good care of her in the future, Mr. Ji."

Ji Ying smiled and said, "Mr. Pang, you are too kind. Mrs. Pang's ability to organize such a meaningful charity event already demonstrates her capabilities and influence. We should be the ones thanking her for providing this opportunity to contribute our love."

"Mr. Ji, you flatter me."

Madam Pang greeted him as instructed, but her gaze paused slightly when it fell upon Ji Ying.

A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, but quickly vanished.

Ji Ying attended this kind of banquet alone for the first time, and she seemed quite at ease, which made everyone even more curious about her identity.

As Pang Shijun and Ji Ying were exchanging pleasantries, a commotion arose at the entrance.

It turned out that the Shen family had also come.

Madam Shen wore a dark green cheongsam, with the meticulously dressed Shen Aizhu beside her, while Liang Yizhi walked on the other side of Madam Shen.

This scene immediately drew whispers.

"Mr. Liang actually came with them. It seems that the marriage between the Liang and Chen families is a done deal?"

"Probably, since the original one can't be found, it makes sense for him to marry his sister..."

The murmurs drifted over, and as Shen Aizhu listened, a smug smile crept onto her lips.

Pang Shijun gave Ji Ying a meaningful look, then led his wife to greet her.

"Madam Shen looks radiant tonight. No wonder Yizhi was willing to put aside other matters to personally accompany you and Miss Aizhu here."

His words immediately confirmed everyone's guesses.

However, before Madam Shen could say anything, Liang Yizhi had already left them and walked towards Ji Ying.

Amidst the bewildered gazes of the crowd, he walked up to her as if no one else was there, took her hand in his, and stroked it gently, his tone carrying a hint of reproach.

"Your hands are so cold, are you prioritizing style over warmth?"

Ji Ying let him hold her hand very naturally, and then she turned around lightly. Liang Yizhi moved a step in tacit understanding, just in time for her to take his arm.

She looked up and smiled gently, "Then why don't you help me keep it warm?"

A rare smile appeared on Liang Yizhi's face. "Yes, madam."

This scene left everyone present astonished.