Chapter 44 Getting Drunk

Jiang Ning wore a self-deprecating smile, but his heart ached terribly.

If only she hadn't mistakenly thought Lu Junyan loved her, but had genuinely been moved to tears by the size of the diamond.

Without offering further explanation, Jiang Ning turned and left.

It's not so bad if Lu Junyan misunderstands that she's after his money.

"Miss Jiang!"

Suddenly someone called her name from behind. Jiang Ning turned around and stared in surprise.

The newcomer was blonde and blue-eyed, dressed in designer brands; she was clearly a wealthy woman.

Chu Qingxue was showing off her pink diamond flower ring to her best friend when Lu Junyan walked towards a wealthy woman she didn't recognize.

"Ms. Li, it's been a long time. You're still as beautiful as ever."

Lu Junyan took the initiative to greet West Lee.

"It's been a long time, Mr. Lu."

West Lee reached out and shook hands with Lu Junyan.

The two exchanged a few pleasantries, but West Lee was not particularly enthusiastic towards Lu Junyan; it was merely out of basic politeness.

When Lu Junyan returned to her side, Chu Qingxue couldn't help but ask:

"Junyan, who is that lady?"

"Wester Lee, the only daughter of an oil tycoon, and the wife of the head of the Li Group, a domestic real estate giant."

Chu Qingxue covered her mouth in surprise, not expecting the other party to be so important. No wonder Lu Junyan took the initiative to step forward.

In Lu Junyan's memory, West Lee was arrogant and didn't care about any of the wealthy and powerful celebrities in the business world.

However, he saw West Lee excitedly grab Jiang Ning's hand.

"Miss Jiang, I really didn't expect to meet you here. Are you here to buy jewelry like me?"

West Lee turned his head and saw the Piano Queen pendant displayed in a separate showcase.

"Oh, I see. You want that one, right?"

Before Jiang Ning could stop him, West Lee had already swiped his card to buy the necklace and personally put it around Jiang Ning's neck.

The Piano Queen pendant is so dazzlingly bright it's blinding.

Watching helplessly as the diamond jewelry she loved most but was not entitled to buy, and even Lu Junyan couldn't afford it, was now being worn by Jiang Ning, Chu Qingxue was seething with hatred, but on the surface she still had to pretend that everything was peaceful and serene.

Jiang Ning was completely stunned.

"Mrs. Li, this..."

"You haven't had dinner yet, have you? I'll treat you to dinner. What do you like to eat? I know a really good restaurant!"

West Lee dragged Jiang Ning onto the elevator.

Chu Qingxue and the others who remained in place looked at each other in bewilderment.

"It seems... Jiang Ning has gotten to know quite a few important people by following President Ning!" Chu Qingxue said softly while secretly observing Lu Junyan's reaction.

Lu Junyan's handsome face was as cold as ice, devoid of warmth and expression.

However, he didn't seem angry, nor did he look at Jiang Ning with any new respect.

Chu Qingxue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Let's go eat!" She took Lu Junyan's arm.

“Okay.” Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue walked ahead, their coldness unwavering.

By the time Jiang Ning walked out of the mall, it was completely dark outside.

The darker the night, the more colorful the city lights appear.

She turned misfortune into blessing tonight.

West Lee is an FY Black Diamond VIP client and a loyal supporter of the piano series.

They are still among the few people who know that Jiang Ning is a master of piano series design.

Jiang Ning and West Lee had met three years ago.

West Lee greatly admired the master designer of the piano series and regarded him as an idol.

Because she had a good relationship with Pitt in private, and was also a VIP client that Pitt had to maintain, Pitt asked Jiang Ning to meet with her.

Jiang Ning did not refuse, and after meeting, she asked the other party to keep her identity a secret.

West Lee did it too.

After three years apart, Jiang Ning thought that West Lee had long forgotten her, but she didn't expect that he was still as enthusiastic as ever.

Dinner was treated by West Lee, and Jiang Ning didn't stand on ceremony; there was no point in being polite anyway.

However, the Piano Queen pendant was too valuable for her to accept, but West Lee said that if Jiang Ning refused to accept it, she would divorce her husband.

Jiang Ning was helpless and didn't understand how the logical chain between the two was established.

In the end, she accepted the jewelry, but didn't wear it around her neck, fearing it would be too flashy.

Jiang Ning was hailing a taxi on the roadside when his phone rang before the taxi arrived.

The caller ID showed an unknown number, but the numbers were consecutive, so it looked like they had been paid for.

Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment, but still answered the phone.

Hello?

"Jiang Ning, come here quickly!"

Jiang Ning opened her eyes wide in surprise when she heard Yuan Pei's voice coming through the receiver.

Seeing that Jiang Ning remained silent, Yuan Pei continued, "Brother Lu is drunk. We're at the club right now! Brother Lu said he'd drink himself to death here if you didn't come."

Jiang Ning really wanted to ask Yuan Pei, "Where is Chu Qingxue?"

However, she was first pulled onto the elevator by West Lee, and it was uncertain whether Lu Junyan would still be with Chu Qingxue afterwards.

But even if Lu Junyan wasn't with Chu Qingxue, why would he go to a club to drown his sorrows?

Is there any reason to get drunk?

Jiang Ning couldn't understand it.

Could it be that she was upset because she saw that she was very close to West Lee?

Jiang Ning smiled wryly, thinking he was overthinking things.

"He's drunk, so take him home. Or you can call Xiao Zhang."

After Jiang Ning finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

Less than three seconds later, the same phone number called again.

It was Yuan Pei again.

"Jiang Ning, please have mercy! Brother Lu really wants to see you, but he won't listen to anyone's advice!"

Jiang Ning hung up the phone again.

As a result, Yuan Pei attacked for the third time.

“You know Lu’s temper. I don’t know what happened between you two, but Lu got drunk this time because of you. He insists on seeing you. Only you can take him back.”

Yuan Pei's voice came through the receiver with increasing anxiety and tension, and Jiang Ning gripped the phone tighter and tighter.

late at night.

The taxi stopped in front of the Modern Times.

The club was poorly lit, and although the corridors weren't particularly narrow, some guests were standing in them, embracing scantily clad women.

This is Jiang Ning's first time here.

She weaved through the small groups of guests and finally found the private room Yuan Pei had told her about after searching for a while.

Pushing open the door, Jiang Ning immediately saw Lu Junyan sitting on the sofa.

Lu Junyan looked very relaxed. He not only loosened his tie but also unbuttoned the top three buttons of his shirt, revealing his beautifully shaped collarbone.

He sat with his legs crossed, a half-smoked cigarette between his fingers, and his other arm around Chu Qingxue—

He didn't look like the person Yuan Pei described on the phone, completely drunk.

When Lu Junyan saw Jiang Ning, even though the room was dimly lit, Jiang Ning could still catch the smile that appeared in Lu Junyan's dark eyes.

"Damn! How could we lose like that?!"

Nearby, a man stomped his foot forcefully.

Meanwhile, Yuan Pei was laughing so hard he was doubled over, slapping his thigh repeatedly.

"Hahaha! What did I tell you? I knew I was going to win!"

Jiang Ning stood at the doorway and immediately understood—