Chapter 7 Finding a New Investor

"I don't know her. Is she a rising star in the Chinese entertainment industry?"

"This is much prettier than those small flowers."

More and more people are talking about the women accompanying Pitt.

Standing next to Pitt, his female companion exuded a strong presence. Her pure black strapless velvet haute couture gown perfectly accentuated her beautiful figure, and her permed and dyed curly hair was styled in an updo. The black and white diamond-encrusted hair clip she wore was the most expensive piece of jewelry from the piano collection, so dazzling that it was impossible to look away.

Lu Junyan felt that the back view of the woman next to Pitt looked familiar until she turned around.

"Jiangning?!"

Chu Qingxue, Song Lili, and Wang Yang were taken aback.

Lu Junyan didn't speak, but his eyes became much brighter than before.

This was the first time he had seen Jiang Ning with bright red lipstick. The makeup was bold but not vulgar. He didn't know if it was the stylist's skill or Jiang Ning herself that made it so sophisticated.

"I never expected that Miss Jiang had already found a new sugar daddy. I was so worried about her before..."

Chu Qingxue spoke softly, while the cold light in Lu Junyan's eyes flickered.

Jiang Ning's outfit tonight was a "gift" she borrowed from Pete. She didn't want to see Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue showing affection, but since she was already here, there was no reason to run away.

Lu Junyan's gaze only fell on Jiang Ning at first, and then he acted as if he didn't see her at all, continuing to be seen with Chu Qingxue as usual.

On that handsome model face, Jiang Ning saw a smile and tenderness that she had never shown to him before.

Jiang Ning's competitive spirit, which she wanted to impress Lu Junyan, gradually turned into a sense of defeat.

She went to the restroom to calm herself down. Since she had already decided to divorce, why should she hold a grudge?

When Jiang Ning came out of the restroom, the pain in her feet had become so severe that she could no longer ignore it.

These weren't the high heels she was used to wearing, and they were rubbing her feet terribly. Jiang Ning twisted her body to look at her heels and almost lost her balance, but luckily someone caught her in time.

The moment Jiang Ning uttered the word "thank you," his eyes met those of Lu Junyan.

Lu Junyan's smiling lips are captivating, and his eyes are as deep as jewels.

But now, looking directly into those eyes, Jiang Ning felt inexplicably nervous.

She tried to pull her arm away, but Lu Junyan held it tightly.

"You don't need to force yourself to be jealous."

Lu Junyan's voice was indifferent and cold, and Jiang Ning even heard a mocking laugh at the end.

"The tactic of feigning indifference to lure someone in is very clumsy."

After saying that, Lu Junyan let go of her hand, handed her a band-aid, and walked into the bathroom without looking back.

Even though Jiang Ning wanted to explain, Lu Junyan didn't give her a chance. After hesitating for a moment, she still used the band-aid that Lu Junyan had given her.

The pain in my foot subsided, but the tightness in my chest intensified.

Back in the venue, Jiang Ning was in a state of confusion and didn't even realize that she had been standing in front of the buffet table without moving.

"Are you overwhelmed by the sheer number of unfamiliar dishes and unsure what to eat?"

Song Lili and Wang Yang walked over.

"Let me teach you. This is high-grade caviar, served with Russian flatbread."

Song Lili had barely finished speaking when Wang Yang nudged her with his elbow, "You need to explain to her what caviar is first, she might not have even heard of it!"

Jiang Ning was too lazy to pay attention to the two of them, but then Chu Qingxue blocked her way again.

“Lili, Ayang, don’t talk nonsense. Jiang Ning isn’t from ancient times, how could she not have heard of caviar…” Chu Qingxue smiled, scooped a spoonful of caviar onto the pancake, and handed it to Jiang Ning.

"But this must be your first time eating here. It's all Junyan's fault for not taking you out to see more of the world."

"Isn't it because you're not presentable enough? Think back to the past, President Lu used to take you, Qingxue, to all sorts of events. Now look at you, President Lu is really unlucky to have married someone who only has a high school education."

"That's right, one is a PhD who returned from overseas, and the other is a housewife. I don't understand how she has the nerve to embarrass herself in this kind of situation."

Surrounded by the three people, who were singing in unison, Jiang Ning smiled calmly.

"Since Miss Chu is so knowledgeable, doesn't she know that the caviar you scooped up is beluga caviar, which is best enjoyed on its own or with champagne?"

Chu Qingxue's fake smile froze.

"This Osetra sturgeon caviar is the perfect accompaniment to Russian flatbread."

As Jiang Ning spoke, he picked up a Russian-style flatbread, meticulously layered a thin layer of smoked salmon on it, and then scooped a spoonful of Osetra sturgeon caviar and sour cream before handing it to Chu Qingxue.

“Mine is the authentic Russian pancake.”

Comparing the thin pancake in Jiang Ning's hand with the thick pancake in her own, Chu Qingxue's face turned green.

"Stop pretending. Who knows if what you're saying is true or false?" Wang Yang stepped forward to support Chu Qingxue.

"Even if you're right, so what? It just means you've cooked more and have more experience than others! It's not like you're so great." Song Lili quickly chimed in to defend Chu Qingxue.

Jiang Ning placed the pancakes he had made on a plate and said nonchalantly, "I'm not that great, but I'm at least a little better than you guys."

After saying that, she turned and left. At that moment, Lu Junyan returned to Chu Qingxue's side.

"What's wrong? You don't look well. Are you feeling unwell?" Lu Junyan asked, then saw Chu Qingxue shake her head, her eyes fixed on the caviar.

"Want some caviar?" He took the initiative to pick up the plate and make Russian pancakes for Chu Qingxue, choosing the exact same combination as Jiang Ning had just made.

At that moment, a customer approached the table, hesitatingly muttering, "What's the difference between so much caviar?"

Chu Qingxue snapped out of her daze and immediately used the same explanation Jiang Ning had given her to explain things to the other party, earning his gratitude and admiration.

"To know so much at such a young age, that's truly remarkable."

Chu Qingxue modestly replied, "I learned it all from my boyfriend."

Seeing Chu Qingxue linked arms with Lu Junyan, the other person couldn't help but praise, "You two are such a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman!"

Lu Junyan looked at Chu Qingxue, his naturally smiling lips slightly upturned, "It can also be the other way around."

"On the other hand... that would be a perfect match, Mr. Lu, you're too good at praising people."

Song Lili and Wang Yang joined in the teasing. Chu Qingxue lowered her eyes, her smile shy. Anyone who saw her would think she was the happiest woman in the world.

Not far away, Jiang Ning had actually overheard Chu Qingxue's attempt to use someone else's flower to offer to Buddha, but she wouldn't explain anything.

Anyway, even if she explained, Lu Junyan wouldn't give her the appreciation he was looking at.

Jiang Ning was conflicted. On the one hand, she had already decided to divorce him, and even if Lu Junyan changed his attitude towards her from now on, she would never go back.

But on the other hand, she was unwilling to give up.

Why is she the only one who remembers the original promise, and the only one who is deeply involved in it?

Why can't a marriage painstakingly built over three years compare to the white moonlight that just returned from abroad?

Jiang Ning picked up a glass of wine and drank it all in one gulp.

The strong liquor burned her intestines, its scalding heat and spiciness bringing her back to her senses.

She stared at the empty wine glass in her hand and noticed something.