Chapter 331 Extraordinary Talent?
Su Wantang took the letter, opened it, and read it.
The letter contained only one sentence.
"Joanna, codename 'Thrush,' belongs to the outer perimeter of 'Eagle's Nest,' and is skilled in hypnosis and psychological suggestion."
Su Wantang looked at the words and a slow smile appeared on her lips.
It's finally here.
She handed the letter to Lu Jingyan.
Lu Jingyan's face darkened after reading it.
"Someone from Eagle's Nest actually managed to sneak into the banquet guest list."
Su Wantang leaned against the headboard and closed her eyes.
"Her target should be me."
Lu Jingyan gripped her hand tightly. "I won't let her succeed."
Su Wantang opened her eyes and looked at the deep night outside the window.
"Jingyan, this banquet is unlikely to be peaceful."
"I'm here," Lu Jingyan's voice was firm. "I won't let anyone hurt you."
Su Wantang smiled and said nothing more.
She knew in her heart that now that the people from Eagle's Nest had arrived, they wouldn't give up easily.
And Zhao Lijuan will definitely cause trouble too.
Tomorrow's banquet is destined to be a trap.
However, she was not afraid.
When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it.
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A few days later, the banquet was scheduled for Tangdixuan. The location was well chosen, as it was Su Wantang's own property, which looked good and made the arrangements easier to control.
Meng Wan had arranged the staff on the first day. She and Wang Ma personally oversaw the entire process, from greeting guests at the door to seating arrangements at the banquet.
Bai Shu wore a modified red cheongsam-style maternity dress made of fine silk, soft and close-fitting, which made her slightly protruding belly even more noticeable.
She wore her hair in a simple bun, her peach blossom eyes were smiling, and her lips were very light in color, giving her a gentle and graceful appearance reminiscent of a woman from Jiangnan.
Lu Jingyan changed into a crisp military uniform with brand-new epaulets. Standing next to her, he had broad shoulders, a narrow waist, and incredibly long legs. The two of them standing side by side were quite eye-catching.
Meng Wan linked arms with Su Wantang, while Lu Jingyan walked on the other side, and the three of them greeted the guests as they entered.
"Mrs. Lu, it's been a long time."
"The Lu family is overjoyed! My old man was talking about it yesterday."
"The Su family's daughter is indeed very beautiful."
A wave of compliments kept pouring in, but Su Wantang always kept a smile on her face, responding appropriately and maintaining a dignified yet humble demeanor.
Grandpa Lu sat at the main table at the far end, holding a teacup in his hand. His gaze swept across the room, and seeing that his granddaughter-in-law was handling things in an orderly manner, a hint of satisfaction appeared in his eyes.
The guests had almost all arrived, and Madam Zhao arrived right on time.
Today she wore a fuchsia suit jacket, had her hair permed, and wore thick makeup. As soon as she entered, she huddled together with a few "allies," speaking in a low voice, just loud enough for the people next to her to hear.
"Oh my, look at Comrade Su's complexion, he's really taken good care of himself."
"That's right. I heard that Tangdixuan is also her business. These days, it's really rare to see such capable women."
"He's capable, but his methods are just..."
Another woman in a floral shirt chimed in, her words drawn out, the meaning of which was self-evident.
Madam Zhao covered her mouth and laughed, "Hey, don't talk nonsense. They're just very capable; we can't compare."
The group of women stood not far away, their voices neither too loud nor too soft, and Su Wantang could hear them clearly.
Meng Wan's face darkened, and she was about to speak when Bai Shu gently squeezed her hand.
She turned around and walked towards Madam Zhao with a smile.
"Mrs. Zhao, your arrival today is quite timely. I happened to overhear a few words of praise. I'm rather embarrassed."
Madam Zhao was taken aback, her smile freezing on her face. "We weren't praising you at all, we were just saying it casually."
Bai Shu tilted her head. "That's true. Women are good at business, but if they can't keep their mouths shut, then you have to think twice."
As soon as she finished speaking, the expressions on the faces of the people around her changed.
Madam Zhao's smile vanished completely. "What do you mean by that, Comrade Su?"
"It doesn't mean anything."
Bai Shu smiled even more sweetly, "I just think that Madam Zhao's mouth is better suited to keeping her husband in check at home, so he won't gossip outside and become a laughingstock."
As soon as he said that, several military wives nearby couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Madam Zhao's face flushed red. She opened her mouth, but didn't know how to refute it.
Bai Shu didn't wait for her reply, turned around and walked back to Meng Wan's side, her demeanor very composed.
Lu Jingyan stood not far away and saw this scene, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Just then, a series of light footsteps came from the doorway.
A stylish young woman walked in.
She wore a beige dress that fit her perfectly, highlighting her slim waist and long legs. Her black hair was styled into large waves and cascaded over her shoulders, giving her an outstanding presence.
When Meng Wan saw her, she smiled and went to greet her, "Anna's here, come in and sit down."
Joanna smiled gently, holding a wine glass in her hand, and walked towards Su Wantang.
"Madam Su, I've heard so much about you."
She speaks fluent Mandarin with a soft, soothing voice that has a relaxing rhythm.
Su Wantang raised her head and looked at her face.
Joanna is very beautiful, with delicate features, big and bright eyes, and an indescribable warmth when she smiles.
But Bai Shu saw a faint hint of probing in her eyes.
"Miss Qiao, you're too kind. I heard from Professor Meng that you just returned from overseas and are a painter."
“I’m not much of a painter, I just paint for fun.” Joanna smiled and took out an exquisitely wrapped gift box from her handbag. “This is a gift for Mrs. Su, I hope you like it.”
Bai Zhu took the gift box and opened it in front of everyone.
Inside the box was a framed portrait of a baby.
The painting is very detailed, but the baby's face is blurry, and only the general outline can be seen.
Joanna explained with a smile, "Because I don't know if this child will be more like his resolute father or more like his...mysterious mother."
As she spoke, her eyes were fixed on Su Wantang, and her voice carried a peculiar rhythm.
Bai Shu sneered inwardly, urging the Taiyi Xuanjing to guard his mind, but the smile on his face remained unchanged.
"Oh, Miss Qiao, what makes me mysterious?"
Joanna was slightly taken aback. She realized that her hypnotic suggestion had no effect, and a sense of surprise flashed through her mind.
Just as she was about to say something more, Bai Shu suddenly frowned, placed her hand on her stomach, and let out a soft cry.
"Ouch, the baby kicked me again, and kicked so hard..."
People immediately gathered around.
"Are you alright? Would you like to sit down?"
Should we call a doctor?
Meng Wan quickly supported her, "Wantang, if you're not feeling well, go back and rest. I'll take care of things here."
Su Wantang shook her head, "It's nothing, Mom. The baby's just being fussy. He'll be fine in a bit."
Lu Jingyan squeezed through the crowd, his face frighteningly grim. "I'll take you back to your room."
Su Wantang took his hand. "It's really nothing, don't be nervous."
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