Most of the guests have arrived.
Now, only Lu Shen is still nowhere to be found.
"Will Young Master Lu attend the cocktail party?"
The party hadn't started yet, so the guests had time to chat and discuss.
"Why not? This is Young Master Lu's private villa. Since Miss Lu is using Young Master Lu's place, as the host, it's only natural that I should show up."
The person being discussed by the guests was not far from the villa, listening to the bodyguard's report.
"Who dares to cause trouble on my turf?"
When the bodyguard mentioned that someone had deliberately arrived early and made slanderous remarks about Jian Ruoxi, Lu Shen's anger had already reached its breaking point.
"It's President Zheng and Jian Mengyu. The young lady and the young mistress have already punished them and made them stand at the door to greet guests."
On their way back, they didn't forget to take a look.
Mr. Zheng is actually quite alright. When others tease him, he can suppress his discomfort and chat and laugh with them.
However, from a distance, Jian Mengyu's expression didn't seem so good.
"Young Master Lu, shall we go over there now?"
Ever since Li Anran caused a scene last time, the young master and young mistress have rarely spoken properly.
Even if they bumped into each other at home, the young mistress would try her best to avoid it.
This party is a perfect opportunity to mend the relationship between the young master and his wife.
They really hope the two can reconcile and go back to normal.
"Wait a little longer."
Since Ruoxi and the others have arranged for someone to greet the guests.
He didn't mind making the two of them wait a little longer.
"Is that person planning to come out?" Lu Shen turned to ask A-Jie.
"Yes, he has already agreed to the young lady's request."
Later he learned that the person was the one the young lady had been searching for.
But he didn't understand why, since that person had always been by the young lady's side, he hadn't acknowledged her yet.
It took the young lady three or four invitations before she would agree to come out and meet people.
"Looks like there's going to be quite a show today."
As night fell, a biting wind blew, making President Zheng and Jian Mengyu, who were standing at the door, shiver.
Even the servants, finding it too cold outside, had already followed the guests into the lobby to enjoy the warm air.
Lu Shen stared coldly at the two people at the door for a while before instructing A-Jie to open the car door.
"Let's go now."
"I don't want news to spread the next day that the Lu family has neglected their guests."
As soon as President Zheng saw Lu Shen approaching, surrounded by bodyguards, he quickly straightened his posture to welcome him.
"Young Master Lu, you've finally arrived."
As the last person to arrive, if Young Master Lu had been any later, he might have frozen to death at the villa's entrance.
"Is Mr. Zheng blaming me for being late?"
Lu Shen narrowed his eyes, his gaze filled with a cold glint, which startled President Zheng into retreating repeatedly.
"No, no, how could I dare?"
He waved his hands frantically, afraid that Young Master Lu wouldn't believe him, and he almost shook his head off.
Jian Mengyu remained silent for a long time, staring blankly at the imposing man in front of her.
When other guests came earlier, Mr. Zheng was able to treat them with equality and conversation.
But as soon as Young Master Lu arrived, President Zheng was instantly reduced to dust.
If she were to rely on a man like Lu Shen, how wonderful her life would be!
"If your eyes wander for even a second longer, Ah Jie, throw him out immediately."
The woman, with a face that bore a striking resemblance to Ruoxi, stared straight at him, making him feel nauseous.
Ruoxi is inside; if she sees this, she's bound to misunderstand.
"Yes, young master!"
Ah Jie glared fiercely at Jian Mengyu, warning her with his eyes.
"The reception is about to begin. You two have done a good job as greeters. You may come in now."
To rub salt into someone's wounds, to deliberately prick their sore spot.
He has always been very experienced in this regard.
Cocktail party.
When Lu Shen arrived, celebrities from all walks of life crowded around him, showering him with flattery and compliments.
Seeing this, Lu Jin couldn't help but complain to Jian Ruoxi beside him.
"Do these people even know the theme of the party?"
“I approached them to invest in my new script, but all they did was look at the big brother.”
She was so jealous.
When will she be able to receive the same kind of star-like treatment as her older brother?
At that time, all these investors will be chasing after her, this famous director.
Hearing Lu Jin's obviously childish words, Jian Ruoxi smiled.
"You're still bothered by this?"
“If you hadn’t used Lu Shen’s place today, and he hadn’t come to participate, there might not be so many people here.”
"Besides, Xiao Jin, you just don't want to flaunt your status as the eldest daughter of the Lu family. If you used that status to invite investors, who would dare not give you face?"
The circle of the wealthy is only so big.
Others had also heard that Lu Jin had been working hard on his own in recent years.
The old lady was quite ruthless; she said she wouldn't help, but she did.
They were all opportunists and didn't value Lu Jin that much.
Lu Jin affectionately rested his head on Jian Ruoxi's shoulder.
She knew that Ruoxi was trying to comfort her.
But now, she is already very satisfied with what she has achieved.
Unlike her older brother, she has her own business empire in mind, with ambitions to realize it sooner or later.
She is easily satisfied and has modest ambitions; she simply wants to be a good director and ideally have a lover by her side.
"Young Master Lu, hello, I am Qiu Yi. We met at the banquet last time."
A young woman approached Lu Shen to introduce herself, but was interrupted by other women who followed her.
"You've only met Young Master Lu once. How could Young Master Lu have met you before?"
“Young Master Lu, I am Miss Nie Man from the Nie family. I am very lucky to be able to attend the Lu family’s banquet again this time.”
Not far away, Lu Jin, leaning on Jian Ruoxi's shoulder, clicked his tongue and shook his head, raising an eyebrow in disdain as he spoke.
“These women pounce on my older brother like hungry wolves.”
In the beginning, the eldest brother was only surrounded by CEOs.
Before long, it was replaced by a group of young ladies.
These old men couldn't possibly squeeze past them even if they wanted to.
"Have they forgotten that Lu Shen already has a fiancée?" Jian Ruoxi asked in confusion.
Logically speaking, these heiresses should receive the best education from a young age.
They surely understand this basic principle.
"They don't care about these things," Lu Jin said, her eyes filled with disdain as she looked at the young ladies.
“I dare say, even if my older brother really gets married, he’ll have women throwing themselves at him wherever he goes.”
These are all minor incidents; she's seen them countless times since she was a child.
I've gotten used to it.
“That makes sense,” Jian Ruoxi murmured, looking at Lu Shen opposite her with an indescribable emotion in her eyes.
She knew a long time ago.
No matter when, no matter where he goes?
Lu Shen was always the center of attention.
Once upon a time, she, like those heiresses, looked at him with eyes sparkling with starlight.
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