Chapter 201 Reclaiming One's Original Identity
Jiang Ning is currently trying on dresses at the ZM store. Sister Zhao recently designed several new styles and asked her to come and try them on.
"Lanlan, try this one on again."
Jiang Ning then picked up another dress and held it up against Gu Lanlan.
"Big sister, I clearly came here to help you choose a dress, how did it turn into you choosing one for me?"
Jiang Ning grinned.
She needed a new dress to attend a banquet hosted by the jewelry industry association. As for giving it to Gu Lanlan, it was simply because she was in a good mood and had money.
"Let's get this straight, even if you're rich now, I can't just take things from you for no reason. Or what? Are you actually trying to pursue me?"
Jiang Ning was amused by Gu Lanlan's raised eyebrow and laughed so hard he almost fell over.
Sister Zhao watched from the side, a gratified smile on her face.
She had always worried that Ah Chu would have a hard time after becoming Jiang Ning.
However, in retrospect, it may have been the right thing for Ah Chu to leave the Lin family.
She was happier after leaving the Lin family.
Thinking of the Lin family, Sister Zhao's lips drooped again.
It wasn't Ah Chu who left the Lin family on her own...
Achu was abandoned by the Lin family.
Sister Zhao couldn't help but frown and cross her arms.
Over there, Jiang Ning was still joking and playing with Gu Lanlan when he inadvertently turned his head and saw that Sister Zhao looked serious, as if she had something on her mind.
"What's wrong, Sister Zhao?"
Jiang Ning walked over and took the initiative to ask.
Although Gu Lanlan is usually carefree, she is not completely oblivious.
She sensed that Sister Zhao wanted to talk to Jiang Ning alone, so she deliberately took all the dresses that Jiang Ning had chosen for her and went into the dressing room to change slowly.
“Achu…”
When Jiang Ning heard Sister Zhao call her by that name, she knew that Sister Zhao wanted to talk to her about the Lin family.
"Did you know that the Lin family adopted a daughter?"
"Yes." Jiang Ning nodded. "Zhong Cheng told me."
"How can you still be so calm!" Sister Zhao said, looking at her with exasperation. "Your parents are really something, they'd rather adopt a daughter who came from who-knows-where than acknowledge their own biological daughter back, it's unbelievable..."
"Alright, Sister Zhao, stop talking."
Jiang Ning's expression was colder than ever before.
"But I heard that the adopted daughter has already started taking over many of the Lin family's businesses. She's being groomed by the Lin family as their official successor, and they're even planning to select elites from high society circles to form business marriages with her..."
Sister Zhao became more and more indignant as she spoke.
These benefits should clearly belong to Jiangning.
"I still don't think it's very reliable. Even if she's an adopted daughter, she's still an outsider, and there's no blood relation... I don't know how your parents can let it go..."
Sister Zhao has a very good relationship with the Lin family for generations, so it's natural that she would think of the Lin family's interests.
However, Jiang Ning smiled and shook his head, thinking that Sister Zhao was worrying unnecessarily.
For those two people, especially the Lin family's absolute patriarch—
She, Jiang Ning, is an outsider.
"I'll go check on Lanlan and see how her clothes are..."
Jiang Ning strode towards the changing room, and behind him came Sister Zhao's sigh.
She brought this up with Jiang Ning hoping he would intervene, ideally so she could return to the Lin family and reclaim her original identity.
Judging from Jiang Ning's appearance, he really had no feelings for the Lin family, nor any expectations.
The most fatal thing is that the Lin family treats Jiangning the same way.
"Wow, Lanlan, you're absolutely gorgeous!"
Jiang Ning looked at Gu Lanlan in a gorgeous and elegant silver sequined dress and couldn't stop praising her.
"Come with me to the banquet this time. See if there are any handsome guys you like. I'll play matchmaker for you."
Jiang Ning was serious when he said that.
Gu Lanlan is not young anymore.
Previously, she lacked both ability and connections, but now she has some reputation and influence in the jewelry design industry. Therefore, she did put her mind to introducing Gu Lanlan to a potential partner.
However, Gu Lanlan waved her hand.
"Come on, that's high society, who would want me! Besides, I'm not interested in spoiled brats..."
Although Gu Lanlan said that, looking at herself in the mirror wearing a dress, she couldn't help but feel a little flutter of romantic feelings.
If she looked like this, she might actually attract one or two handsome guys!
In the end, Gu Lanlan gritted her teeth and decided to buy the silver sequined dress, but she insisted that Jiang Ning not give it to her.
“I’m not friends with you because of your money, and now that you run a company, you can’t just spend money recklessly.”
Jiang Ning understood that Gu Lanlan was thinking of her, so she gave Sister Zhao a wink.
Sister Zhao understood immediately and only charged Gu Lanlan a fraction of the original price, saying that the dress was on special offer.
The two happily finished their shopping and were about to leave when they were blocked inside the store by someone before they even stepped out the door.
"Jiangning..."
Chu Qingxue was panting heavily, her eyes fixed on Jiang Ning.
It's winter now, and Chu Qingxue has a car, but she's sweating profusely, her face is flushed, and she's out of breath, clearly having driven a lot.
When Gu Lanlan saw that the person was Chu Qingxue, her expression changed. She immediately stepped forward and blocked Jiang Ning's way, fearing that Chu Qingxue might do something to harm Jiang Ning.
"It's alright, Lanlan."
Jiang Ning patted Gu Lanlan on the shoulder and stepped out from behind her.
No matter what Chu Qingxue wants to do, she cannot let Gu Lanlan be her human shield.
Chu Qingxue stared at Jiang Ning with anger, resentment, and humiliation in her eyes.
"Jiang Ning, on what grounds do you revoke my membership in the Jewelry Association?"
Chu Qingxue clenched her fists tightly, growing angrier the more she thought about it.
Just an hour ago, she received a call from her deputy saying that the factory had refused to supply a batch of high-quality colored gemstones that she had previously ordered.
The reason given was that their factory's partners were limited to members of the jewelry association, and she had used her membership when she placed the order, but not anymore. Therefore, even if they refused to continue supplying goods, it would not violate the contract.
This news was a complete shock to Chu Qingxue.
She currently has ten high-end clients, and each of them needs colored gemstones. Without this batch of goods, she cannot deliver the finished products on time, which would be a breach of contract on her part!
Chu Qingxue frantically contacted others and finally found out who had revoked her qualification.
She went to great lengths to find out Jiang Ning's itinerary, only to have her car break down on the way.
She was afraid that Jiang Ning would leave ZM, so she ran all the way here until her legs were almost numb.
Jiang Ning looked at the disheveled Chu Qingxue and shrugged with a smile.
"Just because I am now the president of the Jewelry Association, I can revoke anyone's qualification whenever I want."
Chu Qingxue was speechless.
She had expected Jiang Ning to come up with some excuse, but Jiang Ning was so straightforward and so self-righteous.
"you……"
Now, she was speechless.
Jiang Ning tried to leave with Gu Lanlan, but was stopped by Chu Qingxue again.
"Miss Chu, if you keep bothering me, I'm going to call the police."
"Jiang Ning, you can't treat me like this! This is called settling a personal score!"
Chu Qingxue shouted, "You can't do this kind of dirty trick to mess with me just because Junyan loves me but doesn't love you!"
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