Chapter 146 Holding a Knife
Lu Junyan wasn't particularly interested in trending topics, but he clicked on this one to take a look.
After finishing reading, I exited and called Xiao Zhang.
"Asleep?"
"No, Mr. Lu, is there anything you need?"
Lu Junyan realized that his question was unnecessary; even if Xiao Zhang was asleep, he would have told him he wasn't.
"That uncle from Jiangning..."
Xiao Zhang on the other end of the phone looked up, his eyes filled with surprise.
He didn't expect Lu Junyan to call him so late, not for company matters, but because of Jiang Ning.
"...Yes, Mr. Lu, I'll take care of it right away."
For the next two days, Jiang Ning didn't pay attention to Jiang Bin's matter, and Jiang Bin didn't come to see her again.
While searching for inspiration for the Y Kingdom's project, she waited for a call from Lu Junyan or Lu Yexiong.
I finally got the call, but it was from someone I never expected.
Jenny International Bridal Boutique.
Jiang Ning saw Fu Xinyue and Ning Junzhe.
Fu Xinyue wore a gorgeous crystal-studded wedding dress with a long train, her face beaming with a happy smile. Her smile became even brighter after seeing her.
Ning Junzhe, on the other hand, was visibly surprised when their eyes met, and then turned away from her.
This reaction surprised Jiang Ning.
She was already surprised to receive Fu Xinyue's call, but after thinking about it, she realized that Ning Junzhe might have recommended her to Fu Xinyue, since she was currently a sought-after jewelry designer.
However, it now seems that Ning Junzhe had no idea she was coming.
"Jiang Ning, you're a great designer now, come help me choose which piece of jewelry would be most suitable for my wedding day?"
Jiang Ning was pulled over by Fu Xinyue.
Jenny International Bridal Boutique is the most upscale bridal shop in City A. All the wedding dresses inside are international brands, and the jewelry is all genuine gemstones. Although it is for rent, the prices are still so high that ordinary people cannot afford it even if they go bankrupt.
Judging by the timeline, Ning Junzhe and Fu Xinyue's wedding should indeed be on the agenda.
"You're so beautiful, you look gorgeous in any piece of jewelry."
Jiang Ning made polite remarks.
She and Fu Xinyue weren't even ordinary friends, and she really didn't want to interfere in such a major life event as her marriage.
"Why are you saying the same thing as Junzhe!" Fu Xinyue turned her head to look at Ning Junzhe and smiled sweetly.
Ning Junzhe didn't even look at Fu Xinyue, nor did he smile.
He turned his head away, trying to minimize his presence.
Jiang Ning could tell that Ning Junzhe was not at ease.
She wondered if her presence had disturbed the newlyweds, Ning Junzhe and Fu Xinyue.
Ning Junzhe's feelings were conflicted at this moment.
He was very happy to meet Jiang Ning again.
But he didn't want Jiang Ning to see him with Fu Xinyue.
Especially since they are preparing for a wedding.
Jiang Ning wanted to find an excuse to leave, but Fu Xinyue held her hand tightly and wouldn't let her go.
Jiang Ning realized that Fu Xinyue had deliberately kept her there so that she could see how busy she and Ning Junzhe were preparing for the wedding.
She had sensed it from the moment Fu Xinyue gave her the wedding invitation.
Fu Xinyue was somewhat hostile towards her, or rather, wary.
After all, Ning Junzhe had once had feelings for her.
"As a professional jewelry designer, I hope you can offer your professional advice."
Since Fu Xinyue has said so, Jiang Ning commented without mincing words:
"Then I'll be blunt, none of these pieces of jewelry are suitable for you."
Fu Xinyue's expression changed drastically.
“These styles are too ordinary; you are more capable of pulling off more unique styles.”
After Jiang Ning finished speaking, Fu Xinyue's expression softened slightly.
Ning Junzhe listened silently, sharing the same feelings as Jiang Ning.
Fu Xinyue's choice of wedding dress and jewelry was extremely luxurious.
But in Ning Junzhe's view, it was nothing but glamorous and empty.
At this moment, he saw that Jiang Ning had chosen a pearl suit for Fu Xinyue. Although simple, it was exquisite, elegant, and full of high-end feel.
Ning Junzhe's eyes lit up.
"This outfit is even less suitable for me."
Fu Xinyue shook her head, a hint of disdain in the smile on her lips.
"It's too stingy and doesn't deserve a wealthy family. It's also cheap and only suitable for nouveau riche who have never seen the world."
After hearing Fu Xinyue's evaluation, Jiang Ning simply smiled faintly.
The pearl jewelry she chose for Fu Xinyue was the last piece created by Van Cleef & Arpels' master designer before his retirement.
The pearls used are irregularly shaped baroque pearls.
While the mainstream market prefers white and round pearls, this master craftsman chose Tahitian pearls, which are extremely rare and have a platinum gray hue. Moreover, each baroque pearl was carefully selected, with meticulous attention paid to the angles and luster of each one.
It's more accurate to say that Jiang Ning was greatly surprised that this store was able to acquire this set of jewelry.
However, Fu Xinyue didn't like her.
"I think this set is very beautiful. Jiang Ning is indeed a well-known jewelry designer; he has a very discerning eye."
Ning Junzhe suddenly leaned closer.
Fu Xinyue's face immediately fell.
She had worn so many different sets of jewelry before, and Ning Junzhe hadn't given her a single pleasant comment. But now that Jiang Ning made a recommendation, he immediately chimed in.
"If you say that, then it only proves that Jiang Ning has a straight male aesthetic."
After saying this with a smile, Fu Xinyue went into the dressing room to change into another wedding dress.
Jiang Ning and Ning Junzhe were alone outside the changing room.
The atmosphere between the two was somewhat awkward.
Jiang Ning noticed that Ning Junzhe seemed hesitant to speak, probably wanting to find something to talk about with her.
However, she remembered her promise, so she pretended to be focused on choosing other jewelry for Fu Xinyue, intentionally avoiding Ning Junzhe's gaze.
Ning Junzhe lowered his eyes to hide the disappointment in them.
He knew that Jiang Ning had promised his mother to sever ties with him.
He also knew that he was getting married.
Ning Junzhe silently picked up a dazzling pearl and diamond crown.
When Fu Xinyue came out of the dressing room after changing her clothes, she happened to see Ning Junzhe put the crown on Jiang Ning's head.
She had chosen this crown long ago, intending to wear it when she walked the runway with her main wedding dress on her wedding day.
When Jiang Ning noticed that Ning Junzhe had put something on her head, Ning Junzhe withdrew his hand.
Although it was only for a brief moment...
Ning Junzhe's eyes revealed boundless happiness and satisfaction.
Without saying a word, Fu Xinyue snatched the crown away, handed it to the staff, and replaced it with a new one.
Jiang Ning had no idea what Ning Junzhe had done or why Fu Xinyue was unhappy.
She spent a day making several sets of jewelry for Fu Xinyue, but Fu Xinyue was not satisfied with any of them.
"How about this, Jiang Ning, you design a set of jewelry for my wedding!"
"But there's not enough time..."
"I can pay extra for express service, please."
Fu Xinyue took Jiang Ning's hand.
Jiang Ning didn't want to spoil the bride's mood, so he agreed.
It was already dark outside when the three of them left the bridal shop.
It's winter now, so it gets dark early.
"Jiang Ning, I've kept you busy until so late. How about I treat you to dinner? There's a newly opened hot pot restaurant nearby that's pretty good."
Ning Junzhe spoke to Jiang Ning, his eyes shining with a light that Fu Xinyue had never seen before.
She noticed that Ning Junzhe used "I" instead of "we".
"No need to spend any money. My trip wasn't in vain; I got a new order."
Jiang Ning wasn't unaware of the disappointment on Ning Junzhe's face, but both morally and logically, she shouldn't continue being a third wheel.
Just as I reached my car, a person rushed out of the supermarket not far away, causing a commotion among the surrounding crowd.
The man was holding a knife.
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