Chapter 296 Fated to Meet but Not to Be Together

The uglier Lu Junyan's face looked, the better he felt.

Even if Jiang Ning didn't choose him in the end, at least she didn't choose Lu Junyan.

Standing at a distance, Lu Junyan looked at Jiang Ning, who was surrounded by Bai Yichen and Mo Yan, and felt a tightness in his chest, making it difficult to even breathe.

Not far away, Ning Junzhe was silently watching Jiang Ning.

"Honey, what's wrong? Why do you suddenly look so serious?"

Ning Junzhe suddenly came to his senses and turned to look at his female companion.

She is the granddaughter of the CEO of Xunmeng Technology.

She is his newlywed wife.

Ning Junzhe got married.

However, this time, the wedding was not a grand affair, with Jiang Ning invited, but Lu Junyan was invited instead.

Spurred on by Jiang Ning, Ning Junzhe chose to work hard and improve himself.

They also chose to compromise.

He wanted to show Jiang Ning that he was no less capable than Lu Junyan.

Therefore, he chose to form a marriage alliance with Xunmeng Technology to carry forward the Ning family's legacy.

He had thought that as long as he became better and stronger than Lu Junyan, there would still be a possibility for Jiang Ning and him to rekindle their relationship.

However……

Ning Junzhe chuckled self-deprecatingly.

Overnight, Lu Junyan lost the Lu Group, while Jiang Ning became the new head of the Lu Group.

Jiangning doesn't need Lu Junyan now, but it doesn't need him either.

Not to mention, he is a married man.

Even if he told Jiang Ning now that he was willing to divorce his wife for her, Jiang Ning would still not want him.

Ning Junzhe sighed.

He noticed that even if Lu Junyan wasn't standing next to Jiang Ning, other men would be standing beside her.

For example, Bai Yichen.

He and Jiang Ning... were ultimately destined to be apart!

Just as Ning Junzhe was sighing deeply, several people came down the spiral staircase.

"President Jiang..."

Fang Qiao gestured with her eyes, indicating that Jiang Ning should look up at the spiral staircase.

Jiang Ning looked up and saw Lin Yueheng and Chu Yao.

However, compared to them, Lin Wanrong, who was walking at the front, was even more eye-catching.

Lin Wanrong, as always, wore her hair in long, golden waves and a bright pink dress with a large skirt. As she walked down the stairs, she exuded the air of a noble lady.

However, Jiang Ning felt that Lin Wanrong's outfit was quite inappropriate.

This is Fang Qiao's new store opening celebration, not a celebrity walking the red carpet.

Why wear such a long, trailing, voluminous dress?

Is it just for the sake of showing off?

Jiang Ning didn't quite understand.

She wore a black bodycon dress today; the dress itself had no embellishments, relying entirely on its excellent cut.

Because the outfit was too plain, Jiang Ning wore some slightly more eye-catching jewelry, which also conformed to the basic principles of dressing.

While Jiang Ning was watching Lin Wanrong, Lin Wanrong was also staring at Jiang Ning.

Lin Wanrong's face was originally beaming with confidence, but her expression changed the moment she saw Jiang Ning.

He became very angry.

Jiang Ning was completely baffled.

Is it because Lu Junyan left with nothing that Lin Wanrong turned her attacks on her?

Jiang Ning tilted his head, still puzzled.

Lin Wanrong's hostility towards Jiang Ning was completely undisguised.

Most people present knew that Lin Wanrong and Jiang Ning were rivals in love, but it wasn't that the two of them were vying for Lu Junyan.

Lin Wanrong wanted to marry Lu Junyan, but Lu Junyan's heart was clearly set on Jiang Ning.

Therefore, it is only natural that Lin Wanrong would dislike Jiang Ning.

However, only Lu Junyan knew exactly what Lin Wanrong was angry about.

"President Jiang, is that necklace you're wearing the 67-carat yellow diamond necklace that's been passed down through the royal family of Country P?"

A young man suddenly asked Jiang Ning this question.

Jiang Ning was not familiar with the other party and could not even remember their name.

However, someone who could be invited by Fang Qiao must be a celebrity.

"Hmm... that should be the case."

Jiang Ning's answer was somewhat ambiguous.

"Is it possible that... President Jiang doesn't know the origin of the necklace he's wearing?"

"Because I didn't buy it myself."

Jiang Ning made a casual remark, and the young celebrity immediately snapped his fingers.

"I knew it! So Mr. Lu gave you the necklace."

Upon hearing this, Lu Junyan immediately became the focus of attention among the guests.

"On Miss Lin Wanrong's birthday that day, President Lu's mother said that President Lu spent 70 million US dollars to bid for the 67-carat yellow diamond necklace, which was a family heirloom of the P country's royal family, and said that he wanted to give it to Miss Lin as a birthday gift... But President Lu said that the necklace was not for her... It turns out that President Lu gave the necklace to President Jiang!"

For a time, the relationship between Lu Junyan, Jiang Ning, and Lin Wanrong became a hot topic of conversation among the guests present.

Jiang Ning subconsciously touched the huge yellow diamond pendant.

Now she finally understood why Lin Wanrong had shown such strong hostility the moment she saw her.

Lin Wanrong must think that she wore this necklace to Fang Qiao's new store opening ceremony today to deliberately provoke her and embarrass her.

However, in reality, it was just a coincidence.

Because the dress was plain, Jiang Ning wanted to choose a complex and gorgeous piece of jewelry to match it.

She had just acquired this necklace, and after trying it out, she found the effect to be quite good, so she chose it.

Jiang Ning offered no explanation to Lin Wanrong.

What Lin Wanrong thinks is her own business and has nothing to do with Jiang Ning.

After descending the stairs, Lin Wanrong first approached Jiang Ning.

The two were face to face.

One is high-profile, the other is low-profile.

One is outgoing, the other is reserved.

Before she even reached the bottom of the stairs, Chu Yao grabbed Lin Yueheng's arm, her eyes filled with worry.

She was terrified that Lin Wanrong would harm Jiang Ning, but she was powerless to stop her.

Jiang Ning remained calm and composed in the face of Lin Wanrong's aggressive gaze.

After a long silence, Lin Wanrong spoke first:

"Miss Jiang... oh no, I should call you President Jiang now..."

Seeing that Jiang Ning remained silent, Lin Wanrong continued:

"Didn't you feel ashamed to force your ex-husband to leave with nothing and acquire a large corporation without working for it through divorce?"

Bai Yichen and Mo Yan, who were standing next to Jiang Ning, both wanted to speak up for Jiang Ning.

But before that, Jiang Ning spoke first:

"Miss Lin, do you think it's honorable to take over someone else's place by exploiting the old people's feudal and superstitious beliefs, making yourself, who came from humble beginnings, into a wealthy heiress?"

No one else understood what Jiang Ning was saying.

But Lin Wanrong understood, and her heavily made-up face became distorted and terrifying, as if corroded by sulfuric acid.

Beside them, Lin Yueheng and Chu Yao also understood, and the two of them lowered their heads in unison, their expressions conflicted.

Soon, Lin Wanrong's face regained its smile, a smile that was quite aggressive.

"If someone from a humble background can eventually break into the circle of the wealthy, it proves that she is outstanding enough."

"So, according to Miss Lin's logic, my ability to acquire the Lu Group proves my excellence... So Miss Lin was praising me in a roundabout way. Thank you."

Jiang Ning's poise and generosity left Lin Wanrong speechless.

Just as she was about to retort, Lu Junyan silently appeared between the two of them.