Chapter 183 Mr. Lu Regrets the Divorce

Lu Junyan and Bai Yichen faced each other.

A man dressed in a black suit, like a tyrannical emperor emerging from a dark, ancient castle.

The other was dressed in a white suit, looking like a dazzling superstar under the spotlight.

Before the two of them even spoke, just by exchanging glances, Jiang Ning inexplicably felt the air pressure around her drop significantly, making it hard for her to breathe.

If possible, Jiang Ning would love to take Bai Yichen away.

There will definitely be nothing good coming from facing Lu Junyan.

However, she could tell from Bai Yichen's expression that he didn't want to leave, and Lu Junyan also seemed determined not to let them go until he finished asking all their questions.

Lu Junyan's face was icy cold, and his eyes were sharp as knives.

He stared intently at Bai Yichen, his hostility evident.

In contrast, Bai Yichen's smile, when faced with a smile, also revealed an unmistakable aggression.

The two stared at each other for a long time before Lu Junyan finally spoke:

What is your relationship with Jiang Ning?

His voice was as calm and steady as ever, seemingly devoid of emotion, unlike his outwardly assertive aura.

"I am Aning's high school classmate." Bai Yichen said calmly, always maintaining a gentle and refined demeanor no matter who he was facing.

"You can hold hands with your high school classmates?"

Although he was speaking to Bai Yichen, Lu Junyan was actually asking Jiang Ning the question—

They questioned Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning actually noticed that Bai Yichen was holding her hand tightly.

However, in public, she didn't want to shake off Bai Yichen's hand and embarrass him.

Jiang Ning was about to speak when Bai Yichen spoke first.

"I heard that Miss Chu Qingxue was also your high school classmate, Mr. Lu?"

Lu Junyan slightly lifted his eyelids.

"yes."

"So, it's okay for high school classmates to link arms with you in public?"

Bai Yichen's words made Lu Junyan's thin lips move slightly.

After a pause, he replied, "Dr. Bai seems to have no right to interfere in my private affairs."

"Then, in what capacity does Mr. Lu interfere in Aning's private affairs?"

Throughout, Bai Yichen's voice remained calm and gentle, and his smile was elegant and refined, exuding classical beauty and charm.

Lu Junyan's face grew increasingly gloomy, and his voice became increasingly cold.

“I am his ex-husband.”

Lu Junyan spoke these words with absolute certainty.

Bai Yichen's face remained expressionless, as if he had known about this all along.

He took the initiative to extend his hand to Lu Junyan.

"Thank you so much, Mr. Lu."

Lu Junyan did not shake hands with Bai Yichen.

He lowered his voice and asked:

"Thank me for what?"

"Thank you for making me happy."

Bai Yichen beamed with joy, took Jiang Ning's hand, and walked past Lu Junyan out of the banquet hall.

Lu Junyan stood still.

At this moment, the expression on his face was somewhat terrifying, the kind that even his naturally smiling lips couldn't salvage.

My head hurts so much...

My stomach hurts even more...

In my heart...

It's incredibly unpleasant.

But Lu Junyan couldn't explain why he felt uncomfortable all over his body.

He wanted to leave.

This was the first time in Lu Junyan's life that he had wanted to leave a banquet early.

Chu Qingxue wasn't oblivious to the fact that Bai Yichen's appearance had made Lu Junyan jealous.

But she didn't want to admit it at all.

How could Lu Junyan be jealous of Jiang Ning?

He doesn't like her!

After downing a cocktail, Chu Qingxue felt a burning pain in her stomach.

Yes, Lu Junyan doesn't like Jiang Ning.

Even if Jiang Ning becomes outstanding now, Lu Junyan will never fall in love with her.

This is just a man's vanity and pride at play.

After all, Jiang Ning was once Lu Junyan's wife. After the divorce, Jiang Ning had a new man by her side, so it's normal for Lu Junyan to feel uncomfortable.

Chu Qingxue tried her best to calm herself down.

But her mind was still a mess, like weeds growing in the ground.

"You tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead, didn't you?"

At this moment, Fu Xinyue came to Chu Qingxue's side and handed her a glass of wine.

Chu Qingxue glared at Fu Xinyue.

"Stop gloating... We're in this together now. Are you really happy to see Jiangning thriving?"

Upon hearing Chu Qingxue's words, Fu Xinyue's smile vanished instantly.

Of course she was unwilling to accept it.

Jiang Ning ruined her once-in-a-lifetime wedding and made her a laughingstock; how could she possibly let it go like that!

"Speaking of which, who exactly is Jiang Ning? How come even the government-recruited PhDs like her?"

Chu Qingxue scoffed, "What kind of background could she possibly have... just a housewife, all she can do is use her seductive skills."

"Flirting skills...heh!"

Fu Xinyue sneered.

Then let her charm more men.

Chu Qingxue observed Fu Xinyue's expression discreetly.

She felt that Fu Xinyue was indeed a good ally.

They have a stronger background and more influence than her.

She also hated Jiang Ning just like her.

Chu Qingxue believed that even without her intervention, Fu Xinyue would find a way to deal with Jiang Ning.

Her top priority right now is to win over Lu Junyan as soon as possible.

Setting down her wine glass, Chu Qingxue lifted her dress and walked over to Lu Junyan.

"Junyan, let's go dancing together!"

Lu Junyan turned his head and glanced at Chu Qingxue.

That one glance chilled Chu Qingxue to the bone.

In her memory, Lu Junyan had never looked at her with such a cold and distant gaze.

She has always been Lu Junyan's first love, his ideal woman, his lifelong love, and the apple of his eye.

That was true at least in high school.

However, now...

Something has quietly changed over the years.

Chu Qingxue admitted that she had behaved very inappropriately tonight and had embarrassed Lu Junyan.

But with Lu Junyan's intelligence, it was impossible for her not to realize that the child's crown was a setup.

Given her design skills, there was no way she could have designed a children's crown for Queen Elizabeth.

However, Lu Junyan did not say a word for her.

Even tonight, Lu Junyan barely glanced at her more than a few times.

The person Lu Junyan's eyes were constantly following was Jiang Ning.

If the first minor highlight of this banquet was the unveiling of the sapphire angel crown that Jiang Ning had made for Queen Elizabeth, then...

The first major climax was Jiang Ning's own appearance.

Jiang Ning returned, naturally accompanied by Bai Yichen.

As soon as she stepped into the banquet hall, all eyes in the entire hall turned to her.

"Look! She's wearing a royal gown that sold for the highest price in history at the Royal Auction House in Country X last month."

"I heard it's seventy million!"

"Of course! There's only one in the world. It's a perfect masterpiece completed by the most famous royal designer from country X before his death... I never expected to see it here."

"Dr. Bai is really going all out to win over President Lu's ex-wife!"

"I wonder if President Lu regrets the divorce?"

The onlookers chimed in with their own opinions.

These rumors reached Jiang Ning's ears, making him somewhat nervous.

When Bai Yichen gave her this dress, he didn't tell her that it was worth 70 million and that it was a limited edition, with only one worn by her.

However, Jiang Ning is a discerning person. The fabric of this dress is extremely high-end and exquisite. Ivory-colored silk taffeta is adorned with water-soluble lace, and each three-dimensional rose is inlaid with a large number of genuine rubies and emeralds. Even if it is not the only one in the world, it is worth tens of millions.

"Only this dress is worthy of your beauty."

Bai Yichen made Jiang Ning blush with praise.

The two of them walked hand in hand onto the dance floor.

Lu Junyan's gaze followed the dance floor all the way.

"……good."

After a long while, he finally responded to Chu Qingxue's invitation to dance.