Chapter 182 Embracing Another Man

The onlookers watched Jiangning intently.

However, Jiang Ning only stared at Bai Yichen, even though her eyes were already blurred by the surging tears and she could not see anything clearly.

Bai Yichen walked slowly to Jiang Ning and reached out to wipe away the tears in her eyes.

"Why are you crying...?"

His voice was beautiful, like a gentle breeze or clear water.

The voice overlapped with the voice Jiang Ning remembered.

Jiang Ning's heart pounded in his chest.

"Is it really...you? Am I really...not dreaming?"

Even with the facts right in front of him, Jiang Ning still couldn't believe it.

"It's me."

Bai Yichen's voice was still as gentle and refined as ever, but his tone was very firm.

"It really is me, Bai Yichen."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Ning grabbed Bai Yichen in a tight hug.

This scene shocked onlookers.

This shocked Chu Qingxue and Fu Xinyue.

This shocked Lu Junyan.

What does it mean to be struck by lightning from a clear sky?

This is exactly how Lu Junyan feels at this moment.

Jiang Ning... actually hugged a man right in front of him!

His hands, tucked into his trouser pockets, were already clenched into fists, his nails digging into the flesh of his palms, causing a numb pain.

For a fleeting moment, Lu Junyan couldn't help but wonder if he was dreaming.

He had imagined what would happen after Jiang Ning thought she was divorcing him.

She might be struggling and too ashamed to ask him for help, but ultimately she would have no choice but to bow down to him.

She might be doing well, deliberately pretending to be independent and have nothing to do with him anymore.

But he never imagined that one day, Jiang Ning would be embracing another man right in front of him!

Lu Junyan stepped forward.

But he didn't make a move.

Or rather, Jiang Ning released Bai Yichen before he made his move.

Therefore, he did not make a move.

Only Chu Qingxue noticed Lu Junyan's step.

She was looking at Lu Junyan.

Lu Junyan is looking at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning is looking at Bai Yichen.

Bai Yichen was also looking at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning wiped her tears haphazardly with the back of her hand, making her face even more smeared.

Bai Yichen couldn't help but chuckle, and took out a snow-white handkerchief from his white suit pocket and handed it to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning finally wiped his face clean this time.

Blow your nose again.

Bai Yichen gently reminded him.

Jiang Ning didn't stand on ceremony and used Bai Yichen's white handkerchief to blow her nose.

Although the two hadn't seen each other for many years, their interactions had a tacit understanding that no one else could interfere with.

"I didn't realize, Jiang Ning, that you got a new boyfriend so soon after divorcing Junyan?"

Chu Qingxue's voice sounded as sharp as a needle at that moment.

Criticism subsequently arose among the guests:

"Yes, that's her, Mr. Lu's ex-wife..."

"Isn't she supposed to only date rich heirs?"

"Which 'pao'? The kind of 'pao' for casual sex?"

Several wealthy women, their gossip-loving hearts burning brightly, looked up and saw Bai Yichen right in front of them.

Bai Yichen is very handsome, but unlike Lu Junyan, whose sharp eyebrows and bright eyes and aggressive appearance are completely different, Bai Yichen's features have the charm of a classical Eastern beauty.

If he were dressed in ancient costume, he would be the epitome of a stranger as elegant as jade, a peerless gentleman.

Even though wearing modern clothes diminished his classical beauty, he was still strikingly handsome at first glance.

Several noblewomen blushed instantly, their hearts fluttering with desire.

"Ladies, spreading rumors about others without evidence is defamation. You may not care about having a criminal record, but your husbands certainly will."

Several wealthy women were stunned by Bai Yichen.

However, there are also those who are not threatened by Bai Yichen.

"Who do you think you are? You're just a little handsome. My husband is the principal of Seimei High School..."

As soon as the woman finished speaking, the mayor of City A and the director of the Education Bureau came to Bai Yichen's side.

"Dr. Bai is a top-notch AI technology talent introduced by the government of our country A. I personally invited him, and he is the protagonist of this dinner."

Seeing that both the mayor and the director of the education bureau of City A treated Bai Yichen with great courtesy, the previously arrogant and domineering woman immediately wilted.

Bai Yichen smiled slightly, walked over, took Jiang Ning's hand, and pulled Jiang Ning in front of the two leaders.

Lu Junyan saw it, and his eyelids twitched.

Jiang Ning was still somewhat out of it.

She was overjoyed at reuniting with Bai Yichen, but at the same time she couldn't understand how Bai Yichen had transformed into a top-notch AI technology talent introduced by the government of Country A, and it even sounded like he had earned a doctorate.

"This is Jiang Ning. She was my high school classmate and is now a world-class jewelry designer. The crown for Queen Elizabeth of Y country was designed by her."

As Bai Yichen spoke, he opened the package he had been holding.

In order to retaliate against Chu Qingxue in kind, Jiang Ning arranged for the crown to be delivered by a professional courier in advance.

She never expected that the deliveryman would turn out to be Bai Yichen.

A municipal government official actually knew who Jiang Ning was.

Jiang Ning was very popular for a period of time before, and was a rising star designer praised by "Radiance".

She is also Lu Junyan's wife.

However, the period of being a top influencer was short-lived. Jiang Ning was exposed to numerous scandals overnight and was unilaterally cut off by the Lu Group, causing his reputation to plummet.

But right now, they dare not speak ill of Jiangning.

Anyone with eyes can see that Bai Yichen and Jiang Ning have a very special relationship.

So the two leaders praised Jiang Ning highly.

The real crown was taken out of the delivery box, instantly stunning everyone present.

Wow!

"This is the crown that truly deserves to be the Queen's!"

"This Jiangning guy has some skills!"

"It's true that you don't know the harm without comparison. What kind of garbage was that Chu Qingxue's design before?"

The crown designed and made by Jiang Ning was based on the previous design draft, but Chu Qingxue used the first version of her design draft, while the one she made now is the final version.

"My God! This crown is so...so beautiful!"

Queen Elizabeth was deeply moved.

As a queen, she has seen all kinds of the most luxurious jewelry.

But Jiang Ning's design for the crown far exceeded her expectations.

It is also made of top-grade cornflower blue sapphire, and cut into the same angel silhouette.

Jiang Ning's cutting technique perfectly preserved the sapphire's fire, and he also created a metal foil backing with the royal crest of the Kingdom of Y inside. Under different lighting conditions, the royal crest appears and disappears, dazzling and brilliant.

The angel's two wings are inlaid with diamonds, and the crown is also surrounded by diamond feathers inlaid with diamonds. The feathers are vivid and lifelike, and the diamonds are dazzling, as if they are slowly falling under holy light. Combined with the main stone, they give people a sense of religious holiness and mystery.

The people attending the banquet tonight are all wealthy and influential; none of them are naive or unsophisticated.

Comparing Jiang Ning's design with Chu Qingxue's is like comparing an adult to a child; they're not even in the same league.

Regardless of any past scandals involving Jiangning, people subconsciously tend to favor those with stronger and more outstanding professional skills.

For example, Jiangning.

Everyone looked at Jiang Ning with admiration, while they only scoffed at Chu Qingxue.

"Although I know you must have a lot of questions for me, this isn't the right occasion..."

Jiang Ning hesitated several times before speaking, and Bai Yichen could tell that Jiang Ning was very anxious.

"Yes, I know."

Jiang Ning pursed his lips, forced to suppress his doubts and curiosity for the time being.

"Will you dance for me?"

Bai Yichen is still holding Jiang Ning's hand and hasn't let go.

"But I'm not wearing a formal dress!"

Jiang Ning gave a wry smile.

"Leave this small matter to me."

Bai Yichen, holding Jiang Ning's hand, wanted to leave the banquet hall to change clothes, but someone suddenly blocked their way—

It was Lu Junyan.