The first familiar face Lin Yusheng encountered was Jiang Yanqi, and Wen Nian was standing next to her.

Neither of them had a friendly look in their eyes, but Jiang Yanqi would still pretend.

Jiang Yanqi said, "Miss Lin is even more beautiful than before."

"Thank you for the compliment, after all, I love taking care of people."

Jiang Yuanshuang coughed lightly twice, reminding Lin Yusheng to be more reserved.

Although she didn't know who Jiang Yanqi was, judging from her daughter's peacock-like display of affection, it wasn't hard to guess that she had some connection with Lu Zhengye.

Lin Yusheng pouted and stopped talking.

Jiang Yuanshuang took her to meet some of her close female friends.

Lin Yusheng's gaze was constantly searching for Lu Zhengye's figure.

Jiang Yanqi clenched her fists unwillingly, and said with tears in her eyes, "Xiao Nian, she's so beautiful, it's inevitable that I would lose to her."

"What good is being pretty? Do you think I'm that shallow? She must have used some tricks." Wen Nian said disdainfully.

"But the fact is now that A-Ye's whole heart is with her, I am no longer fortunate enough to be your sister-in-law. You must also control your temper and try to please your sister-in-law."

"Why should I try to please her?" Wen Nian pursed her lips tightly, her chest heaving with anger. "If she wants to be my sister-in-law, I'll have to see if she's qualified."

Jiang Yanqi was very satisfied with Wen Nian's reaction. She was overjoyed but said with concern, "Look, you're still like this. I understand your temperament so I won't dislike you because of this, but Lin Yusheng is a rich young lady. If you throw a tantrum like this, she won't like you anymore. Will A Ye still recognize you as his younger brother?"

Wen Nian recalled his brother's cold expression towards him before, and clenched his fists in anger.

Jiang Yanqi couldn't help but curl her lips into a smile.

“We are all orphans, and only we understand the value of affection. A rich girl like her, who grew up with a silver spoon in her mouth, wouldn’t care whether you live or die.”

"On the eve of the Lunar New Year, try to control your temper and take good care of yourself."

Jiang Yanqi seemed to be speaking with good intentions, but her words were actually meant to sow discord.

Wen Nian sneered, "She's not good enough for you, brother. I only recognize you as my sister-in-law. I'll find out her true purpose."

Jiang Yanqi smiled triumphantly behind Wen Nian.

"I support you testing her true feelings, but please don't hurt her."

Wen Nian sneered, "That depends on whether she has good intentions."

Lu Zhengye was on the second floor of the banquet hall at that moment.

He was accompanied by Wei Qing, Yi Jinchen, Yan Wuyong, and Wen Shengyao.

After Bai Ning passed away, Wen Shengyao also devoted himself to his family business.

His exact words were, “Brother Lu, I know you’re going to do something big. I don’t know what it is, but I hope I can help you in the future. Consider it as a way of thanking you for saving Zhizhi and letting her go through a less painful time.”

The group had noticed Lin Yusheng long ago.

Wen Shengyao came back excitedly and said, "Brother Lu, aren't you going down to find Sister Yusheng? I saw several men staring at her."

Wei Qing remained calm, "With President Lu around, who else could Miss Lin possibly look up to?"

The three of them looked at Wei Qing with disdain.

Wei Qing asked awkwardly, "What's wrong?"

"You're obviously used to flattering people; you say such silly things so naturally," Yi Jinchen retorted.

Yan Wuyong agreed, then looked at Lu Zhengye with a teasing expression, "I didn't expect President Lu to be so swayed by flattery."

Yi Jinchen couldn't help but laugh out loud, but Lu Zhengye glared at him and he immediately withdrew his laughter.

Seeing that Lin Yusheng seemed to have been looking for him, Lu Zhengye instructed Wei Qing to invite her up.

When Lin Yusheng came up and saw Yan Wuyong, her first question was, "Didn't Shuhua come?"

"She's in her late pregnancy, so it's not suitable for her to move around too much."

Lin Yusheng nodded. It had been a while since she had visited Luo Shuhua, and it was time to find some time to go see her.

When Lu Zhengye saw that Lin Yusheng asked someone else first, he felt a tightness in his chest.

He coughed lightly twice.

Lin Yusheng immediately turned her gaze to him.

Wen Shengyao, always eager for drama, exclaimed, "Oh my, Sister Yusheng, even my brother Lu is jealous! How can you be the first to notice someone else?"

Lin Yusheng: ?

She looked at Lu Zhengye in a daze. How could he be jealous of this?

Lu Zhengye raised his foot and kicked Wen Shengyao's shin without hesitation, saying, "Do you know me that well?"

Wen Shengyao cried out in pain, "No, no, I was just kidding you."

Lu Zhengye then let out a cold snort.

He reached out to Lin Yusheng, "Come here."

Lin Yusheng obediently walked over and sat next to him, and Lu Zhengye's hand naturally rested on her waist.

Were you looking for me?

Lin Yusheng blushed. "You could say that."

Yi Jinchen shook off the goosebumps and moved closer to Yan Wuyong. "Nobody said that you have to eat dog food to attend a birthday party. I should have brought a female companion. When others are showing off their love, I can at least kiss her."

Lin Yusheng then realized that she was the only girl there.

It was inevitably awkward.

"I'd better go find my mom. It won't be convenient for me to be by your side when you come on stage later."

The two haven't officially announced their relationship yet, so it's not appropriate for them to be together.

Lu Zhengye did not stop them, after all, the Lin family had not yet agreed to let Lin Yusheng be with him.

Before leaving, Lin Yusheng leaned down and whispered in his ear, "Do I look good in this dress? I spent a long time choosing between the two. Do you like it?"

Lu Zhengye's Adam's apple bobbed, and his arms around her waist tightened involuntarily.

Taking advantage of the fact that the people around him were not paying attention, he gently bit Lin Yusheng's earlobe, his voice sexy, "I like it very much, it's so gentle, but... I'd rather take it off."

Lin Yusheng abruptly pulled away from his embrace.

Wen Shengyao blinked his big eyes and asked, "What's wrong? Why are your ears so red?"

"It's nothing, I'll be going now."

Lin Yusheng was flirted with in return and fled in panic.

Yan Wuyong and Yi Jinchen looked at Lu Zhengye with knowing expressions, their eyes conveying two words: beast.

Lu Zhengye didn't feel uncomfortable at all and leisurely took a sip of wine.

Lin Yusheng came down from the second floor and returned to her mother's side.

Seeing this, Jiang Yanqi clenched her fists, filled with resentment. This was originally a favor that belonged to her.

Seeing that her daughter's left ear was completely red, Jiang Yuanshuang asked worriedly, "What happened?"

"It's nothing, I just got bitten by a bug and scratched it until it's red."

"Let me see." Jiang Yuanshuang put down her wine glass and was about to take a look.

Lin Yusheng quickly took a step back, "No need, Mom, it's really okay."

Seeing her daughter's appearance, Jiang Yuanshuang vaguely guessed what was going on and didn't insist any further.

Old Lin is right, daughters are like birds that cannot stay at home once they grow up.

The Lu family members arrived almost right before the banquet was about to begin.

Lu Jing walked at the front, while Lu Jiwen and Xie Yuqiong walked arm in arm.

Lu Zhengye walked casually at the back, but even so, he was the most eye-catching.

He was impeccably dressed in a suit, a walking clothes hanger, with outstanding looks and a refined demeanor that drew attention.