Chapter 89 Engagement Banquet
The engagement dress was delivered to the Jiang residence by the Bo family, and Su Yan was overjoyed.
Lu Yiwan looked at her phone, but her thoughts had already wandered elsewhere.
She couldn't sit still any longer, grabbed her bag and was about to leave when Su Yan stepped forward to stop her: "Wanwan, where are you going? You haven't tried on your dress yet."
"Mom, I won't wear this dress. I don't want to marry Bo Yan'an."
"You have to marry me whether you want to or not," a stern voice commanded, and Lu Wenchang walked over with his hands behind his back.
"dad!"
"Wanwan, the big picture is important. Only by becoming completely inseparable from the Bo family can we avoid becoming a scapegoat."
"Once our two families join forces to deal with Bo Jinzhou and that girl Yi Mian, you could take ten Bo Jinzhous without any problem."
Lu Yiwan loosened her clenched fist a little, and although her expression wasn't good, she could only accept it.
I just hope the misunderstanding between the two of them will only deepen.
Before the engagement banquet, the two families had a meal together.
Bo Yan'an was nowhere to be seen at the restaurant. Bo Qingshan smiled and eased the atmosphere: "Yan'an has been quite ambitious lately. He asked to go to a company under the Bo Group for training. He's been busy with social engagements lately, so we haven't seen him around much."
Lu Wenchang: "It's a good thing that young people are busy with work. Wanwan will be able to enjoy life after she marries into the family."
Su Yan: "Yes," she said, patting Lu Yiwan's hand. "My Wanwan has been outstanding since she was little, and she and Yan'an are a match made in heaven."
Bo Qingshan's wife snorted coldly, "I remember that Wanwan's university seemed to have a lot of money invested in it."
The two looked embarrassed, and Lu Yiwan even gritted her teeth.
Su Yan immediately explained, "That money was all for Wanwan's sake, so that she could have a good social life in college."
Ji Minglan looked disdainful and arrogant, "If someone is truly outstanding, do they need to spend money?"
"Although my Yan'an is usually not very discreet in his actions and can't compare to Bo Jinzhou's mind and methods, he is still a graduate of a prestigious university and comes from a respectable family."
Ji Minglan's words were sharp and sarcastic, completely targeting the other party's weaknesses.
Lu Yiwan almost couldn't hold back. "Aunt Ji, I remember that Young Master Yan has had quite a few romantic entanglements, right? He got a girl pregnant back in high school. Although I don't come from a good background, I am clean-living and have a good reputation. Am I not good enough for Young Master Yan?"
Ji Minglan's face turned pale and then red, and she coldly rebuked, "How can a junior interrupt when an elder is speaking? You really have no manners."
Lu Yiwan stood up angrily, "You..."
Lu Wenchang's face darkened: "Wanwan, sit down. Don't be rude. How have I taught you? Is this how you talk to your elders?"
Lu Yiwan sat down, feeling wronged. There had been too many things going on lately, which made her feel upset. If it were before, she would definitely have been able to keep her composure.
Bo Qingshan said to his wife, "Alright, our two families' marriage is a powerful alliance. What's this about being a good match? You also need to change your temper so that our family can be harmonious in the future."
Ji Minglan didn't say anything more, but her expression remained unpleasant, clearly showing her extreme dissatisfaction with Lu Yiwan.
Bo Yan'an was a full half hour late. He was dressed casually and loosely, looking like he had just come from out partying.
He yawned. "Oh, everyone's here."
Bo Qingshan scolded, "You brat, you're so late, making Wanwan wait. Hurry up and apologize to her."
Bo Yan'an, hands in his pockets, said casually, "Sorry, something came up and I was held up."
Lu Yiwan could tell from his appearance that he had been out fooling around.
"It's alright, a man's career comes first." That was all she could say, being so considerate.
Bo Yan'an smiled smugly and sat down next to her. "Miss Lu is indeed very tolerant. It is my great fortune to marry Miss Lu."
Lu Yiwan ignored his sarcastic remarks and just wanted to end things quickly.
Bo Qingshan coughed lightly: "Now that we're here in Yan'an, let's begin."
The two sets of parents discussed the bride price and the hotel arrangements.
Six months after their engagement party, the two got married, having obtained their marriage certificate before the wedding ceremony.
Lu Yiwan felt a wave of suffocation and made an excuse to go to the bathroom.
She splashed water on her face and slapped the marble countertop hard. Damn it, was she really going to be with Bo Yan'an?
Jiang Yimian, you despicable woman.
A nonchalant voice came from behind: "Alright, stop hitting me. If you're so unwilling, why don't you tell your dad not to get engaged?"
Lu Yiwan turned around abruptly, "Do you think I don't want to? If I could refuse, I would have refused already."
Bo Yan'an scoffed, "Let me make this clear beforehand: after we get married, I might leave early and come home late, or I might not even come home at all. If my parents ask, you'll have to cover for me."
Lu Yiwan sneered: "Why should I? Do you think I would swallow my anger?"
Bo Yan'an frowned, annoyed by the trouble. "Have you thought it through? I have absolutely no interest in you. Even if my parents ask, I have a plan. What about you?"
“My mom’s attitude is very clear: once you’re married into the family, she can do whatever she wants with you.”
Lu Yiwan pondered for a moment, and Bo Yan'an continued, "The marriage between our two families was originally for the sake of Bo Jinzhou. Once Bo Jinzhou is completely trampled underfoot, we can get a divorce."
"You just need to be a good Mrs. Bo, help me cover for me, and don't interfere in my private life. In the end, I'll set you free. Isn't that a good deal?"
Lu Yiwan gradually calmed down and realized it was indeed a good deal. "Okay, I agree, but there's one condition: we can't have a child. I can ignore everything else."
Bo Yan'an waved his hand: "Don't worry, I'm very careful about this. Then it'll be a pleasure to cooperate."
He extended his hand in a handshake gesture, but Lu Yiwan glanced at him coldly, raised her chin, and walked away.
Bo Yan'an scoffed, "What's with the arrogance? Do you really think you're Jiang Yimian?"
Upon hearing this, Lu Yiwan turned around and glared at him fiercely, "Don't compare me to her, I'm better than her."
Bo Yan'an scoffed: "Others may not know, but I do. All these years of suppressing her were just to make you stand out."
"Lu Yiwan, don't think your little tricks are very clever."
Lu Yiwan left in anger, and Bo Yan'an lit a cigarette.
Although they are the same father, their appearances and figures are worlds apart; otherwise, I wouldn't have refused.
*
The engagement banquet was held at the Spring Begonia Hotel.
Almost all the business tycoons attended the engagement banquet. The marriage between Lu Yiwan and Bo Yan'an was unexpected by everyone, but given the current state of the Lu family, it was not surprising.
After all, Jiang Yimian married Bo Jinzhou and severed ties with the Lu family. The Lu family could no longer rely on Bo Jinzhou, so they had no choice but to settle for Bo Yan'an.
The engagement banquet hall was filled with celebrities, brightly lit, with glasses clinking softly, and people wearing business smiles, flattering each other.
Inside the hotel room, Bo Yan'an, dressed in a loose white suit, sat casually on the sofa with his arm around the waist of a beautiful woman.
Bo Yan'an's henchman said, "Brother Yan, Lu Wenchang actually gave Lu Yiwan to you. What's he up to?"
"This Lu Yiwan is just a nanny's daughter. She's more like Yan Ge's mistress than his wife. After all, our Young Master Yan is the only heir of the Bo family."
Bo Yan'an looked somewhat annoyed. "Isn't it because my dad is getting senile that he actually agreed to this marriage? But Lu Yiwan said that she won't restrict me after the marriage, and I can do whatever I want."
"Wow, Yan-ge, you must be so happy."
"No other rich girl can have a wife who doesn't restrain Yan Ge and can always cover for him. Where can you find such a good wife?"
The beautiful woman in Bo Yan'an's arms placed a kiss on his face with her red lips. "Young Master Yan, but today is your engagement banquet with Miss Lu. It's not appropriate to ask me to come."
Bo Yan'an was so intoxicated by the fragrance that he grabbed the woman's chin and kissed her fiercely, prompting a chorus of cheers from the others.
He released the woman and wiped the lipstick off his lips. "What's wrong with that? She said herself that she wouldn't care about me. If she doesn't come, you can take her place."
The beautiful woman's eyes lit up; she was practically praying that Lu Yiwan would disappear at the engagement party.
Outside the door, Lu Yiwan listened to the foul language inside, trembling with anger. She tried her best to restrain herself and finally turned and left.
Su Yan told her to go find Bo Yan'an, but she didn't expect to hear these words.
That damned Bo Yan'an, and that bitch Jiang Yimian, it's all because of her.
When Jiang Yimian and Chu Yao appeared in the hall, everyone was stunned. The woman was wearing a champagne-colored dress, with snow-white skin, a diamond necklace around her neck, and her long hair was neatly tied up.
Chu Yao, still dressed like a playboy, looked around curiously. "They're quite willing to spend money, booking such a big hotel."
Jiang Yimian maintained her smile: "I'll book a room for you on your birthday too, so you don't have to envy others."
Chu Yao twisted his shoulders in surprise, "Little Mianmian, you're so good to me."
Jiang Yimian smiled: "Swipe Bo Jinzhou's card."
Chu Yao clicked his tongue and blinked coyly, "His money should be spent more."
When a lady stepped forward, Jiang Yimian immediately maintained a dignified smile, "Hello, Mrs. Zhu, it's been a long time."
Mrs. Zhu: "Mrs. Bo, you look so radiant! Oh, why isn't your husband, Mr. Bo, here?"
Jiang Yimian's expression froze for a moment before she said, "He's busy with work, he'll be here soon."
Mrs. Zhu's eyes already understood, so she said nothing more.
She returned to her room and immediately began whispering among the other women.
"As expected, what they were wearing on the outside was true; the two are going through a divorce."
Ever since Jiang Yimian moved out of Yunduan, Lu Yiwan has been spreading rumors that the two are having marital problems and are getting a divorce. Nobody believed it, but today they thought they could use the engagement banquet of the Bo and Lu families as an excuse to see if it was true.
As expected, the two of them came separately and did not come together.
"Oh dear, I knew Bo Jinzhou was someone you couldn't just sit around with. Jiang Yimian may have been a proper young lady before, but without anyone backing her up, she'll be disliked sooner or later."
"They've only been married a few months? Their relationship is so fragile. It's true that parents need to be involved in the selection process. Young people are prone to impulsiveness and don't realize that marriage requires effort to last."
"It seems that news of their complete divorce will soon spread. Even though Bo Jinzhou is divorced, he is still a hot commodity."
"That's right, my master thinks highly of Bo Jinzhou, saying he's destined for great things."
“My daughter really likes him. If it weren’t for the fact that we’re married, I would love to let my daughter get to know him.”
"But why are they getting a divorce? Is it because Jiang Yimian can't have children?"
"It's also possible that the problem was only discovered after marriage."
"Tsk tsk tsk, what a pity."
“I’ve noticed that Jiang Yimian often hangs out with that young master from the Chu family. She might have been influenced by him and developed some bad habits. Bo Jinzhou, on the other hand, is a prodigy who naturally values manners the most.”
"..."
The ladies were already chatting animatedly when Tan Yusu arrived at the banquet and noticed that they kept glancing in her direction. Sensing that something was amiss, she quietly approached and, sure enough, they were discussing Jiang Yimian and Bo Jinzhou.
She left with a glass of champagne to tip off the other party, saying, "You don't even need to act out this charade; those wives will automatically come up with a reason for your divorce."
Do you know what they just said?
Jiang Yimian ate her cake, her eyes looking elsewhere, and asked casually, "What did you say?"
Looking at Chu Yao's affected manner, Tan Yusu couldn't help but laugh. "Tell me, you and Bo Jinzhou are getting a divorce because of Chu Yao's interference."
Chu Yao was shocked. "This is simply alarmist!"
Tan Yusu was about to burst out laughing. "Big brother, your joke is so outdated."
Jiang Yimian smiled helplessly upon hearing this. She ate the last bite of cake and saw Bo Jinzhou arrive.
Bo Jinzhou's appearance drew many powerful figures to him. The man's dark eyes swept around the room, finally settling on a pretty figure in the corner, but he was blocked from going over.
During the conversation, the engagement banquet was about to begin. On the stage, Lu Wenchang was wearing a custom-made suit, and Su Yan next to him had a joyful smile on her face. Bo Qingshan and his wife, however, did not seem so happy. They had fake smiles on their faces, especially Bo Qingshan's wife, Ji Minglan, whose smile was forced and ugly.
"Thank you all for attending my daughter's engagement banquet. Qingshan and I have been good brothers for more than ten years. Now that our children are getting married, I am more excited than anyone else."
Bo Qingshan: "Wenchang and I will be even closer now. I watched Wanwan grow up since she was a child. It is my Yan'an's great fortune to marry Wanwan."
The two flattered each other, and Jiang Yimian watched them perform quietly while she ate her steak at a leisurely pace.
Finally, the two finished talking, and the protagonists of the engagement banquet appeared. Lu Yiwan appeared arm in arm with Bo Yan'an. The two were a handsome man and a beautiful woman, and they looked very well-matched standing together. However, there was a very conspicuous lipstick mark on Bo Yan'an's white shirt.
The guests' gazes varied, and some of the younger ones had already begun to whisper among themselves.
Lu Yiwan noticed this and whispered, "Can't you be a little more careful on such an important occasion?"
Bo Yan'an laughed frivolously: "There's nothing I can do, my girlfriend misses me."
"You said you wouldn't interfere in my affairs, Lu Yiwan, so don't meddle."
Lu Yiwan was so angry that her chest felt tight, but she still had to force a smile and face everyone.
Chu Yao clicked his tongue twice, "The groom is quite the ladies' man."
Tan Yusu: "That's right, if her lover comes knocking on her door again, she'll be in big trouble."
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