"I also heard that in the end, it was Qiu Ying's aunt, Lu Cheng, who crossed your name off the list of winners." Chen Niaoshu's eyes sparkled with laughter, as if she was waiting for Lin Ziyan's expression to change.

She knew the two had gotten their marriage certificate, and she came here deliberately to annoy them.

Lu Cheng is Lu Yunshen's aunt. Although she married abroad, she has a good relationship with her nephews and nieces.

At the same time, my uncle is a member of the International Maritime Federation and has veto power.

As soon as she finished speaking, Lu Qiuying's expression changed slightly.

Why would my aunt do that?

In Lu Qiuying's eyes, her aunt had always been flamboyant, unconventional, and very reasonable.

Chen Niaoshu's words at this time are suspected of being provocative, but she wouldn't lie; it would be too easy for her to be exposed.

Lin Ziyan's eyes deepened slightly, and she said nonchalantly, "Being on the final list means you've been recognized."

I never thought I would win an award.

"Ms. Chen, do you have ulterior motives for being so concerned about whether I win an award?"

The smile in Chen Niaoshu's eyes froze, and the curve of her lips disappeared.

Lu Yunshen's gaze fell on Lin Ziyan, and he breathed a sigh of relief only after confirming that she showed no anger.

"Who's paying attention to you?" Chen Niaoshu blurted out, her eyes as cold as knives.

She didn't need to pretend to be a lady in front of Lu Yun Shen, so naturally she wouldn't restrain her temper.

Xiao Jin looked at her and Chen Yi coldly, as if they were strangers.

This cousin seemed to be calling him, but her eyes never left Lin Ziyan.

Lu Qiuying scoffed, "How do you know it was my aunt who eliminated Ayan if you didn't pay attention?"

"Chen Niaoshu, you're not pretending anymore?"

In front of the siblings, Chen Niaoshu was sowing discord, and Lu Qiuying felt that Chen Niaoshu was getting bolder and bolder.

So what if the Chen family has taken sides?

The person they wanted to promote to the position is not currently in that position.

Even if they manage to get the seat, it won't shake the Lu family's position.

"I misspoke just now. I tend to be direct. I hope Miss Lin won't mind."

However, Aunt Qiuying's judgment is indeed sharp. Chen Niaoshu added casually.

Winning an award in an international ship design competition will result in preferential treatment when applying for a job at any shipping company.

Thinking of this, Chen Niaoshu felt a complicated emotion towards Lu Yunshen, feeling that his vision was too limited.

He missed the opportunity to study abroad in the past, and now he can only humbly beg for cooperation from foreign companies.

Now that she's chosen such a partner, her future is completely ruined.

Those born into prestigious families are the result of generations of cultivation, and in the end, they are able to continue the family's glory.

“You…” Lu Qiuying’s brows furrowed with anger, but she couldn’t bring herself to curse, so she was stuck in a rage.

"Miss Chen must have won the championship, right?" Lin Ziyan said with a faint smile, but a closer look at her eyes revealed no hint of a smile.

Chen Niaoshu clenched her fists and snorted coldly, "It's better than some people being kicked out of the game."

Chen Yi stood aside, stunned by the oppressive aura suddenly emanating from Lu Yun Shen.

Unaffected, Lin Ziyan continued to laugh, "If I hadn't won the championship, I wouldn't dare to speak so freely like Miss Chen, after all... I'm easily embarrassed."

Chen Niaoshu, “…”

If you're so angry, isn't saying you're thin-skinned just an ironic remark about her being thick-skinned?

They even mocked her for not winning the championship?

Chen Yi pulled his sister away; in the verbal argument, his sister had already lost.

Lu Yun Shen didn't say a word from beginning to end, and even his sister couldn't handle it.

It's better to leave than to humiliate yourself here.

"Ayan, I'm sorry, my aunt..." Lu Qiuying wanted to explain, but didn't know where to begin.

Lin Ziyan genuinely didn't care; even without Lu Qiuying's aunt adding names to the list, she wouldn't be on the list of winners.

Foreign competitions, ostensibly for fairness and impartiality, often have an element of protecting local designers.

“If it wasn’t her, it would have been someone else, Sister Qiuying. If this competition were held in China and initiated by China, then I might have a chance to be judged fairly,” Lin Ziyan said calmly.

This is the truth, there's no need to hide it.

Xiao Jin and Lu Yun Shen exchanged glances, both looking surprised.

They are well aware of this because they have spent some time abroad.

Lu Qiuying didn't know because she was only going there for a short time and hadn't gone to learn more about it.

How did Lin Ziyan find out?

"I want this, and this too..."

"This necklace is a gift from Grandma, he'll pay for the rest," Lin Ziyan said to Lu Qiuying, pointing to several pieces of jewelry.

The sales clerk froze, looking at the person Lin Ziyan was pointing to.

Lu Yunshen raised an eyebrow, a smile spreading across his eyes. "Issue the invoice."

Lu Qiuying's lips twitched. She glanced at the price and realized that this necklace was the cheapest.

"This one also needs an invoice." Xiao Jin pointed to a necklace.

The sales clerk couldn't stop smiling; she hadn't expected to meet such a big customer today.

Lu Yun Shen went to the cashier to pay the bill.

Lin Ziyan walked to the other side, picked out a few gold beads, and also bought a braided rope.

I also selected some other things.

This time, she paid with her own money and asked the cashier to take her to the counter to pay.

…

After leaving the Friendship Store,

Chen Niaoshu was seething with anger, her nails digging deep into her palms.

Chen Yi, driving, glanced at his sister and frowned.

Why bother saying a word?

“Lu Cheng is not someone to be trifled with. Even the old master of the Lu family can’t do anything about her. If she finds out you’re gossiping, she’ll come after you.”

Chen Niaoshu: "It's the truth, what can't I say?"

"As long as it disgusts Lin Ziyan, that's enough."

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