Chapter 36 Deeply in Love with Chu Qingxue
Lu Junyan: What did you have for dinner?
Jiang Ning stared at those few words for ten minutes without replying.
My drowsiness disappeared, and I tossed and turned until very late before finally falling asleep.
The Lu Group's annual meeting was held at the revolving buffet restaurant on the 57th floor of the Jingjiang Hotel.
Employees may bring one or two relatives or friends to accompany them.
Jiang Ning only brought Gu Lanlan with him, considering Ning Junzhe's current status, it was not appropriate for him to come to the Lu family.
Tonight was Gu Lanlan's first time wearing a formal dress, and she was so excited that she almost twisted her ankle.
This dress was a gift from Jiang Ning; he chose an off-the-shoulder style that best suited Gu Lanlan.
Both her strapless blue velvet dress and her outfit were from ZM.
As is customary at the Lu Group, the host of the annual meeting would invite Lu Junyan to the stage to give a speech as the opening of the meeting.
However, the format changed this year.
The scene was changed to Lu Junyan inviting a lady to dance the opening dance.
Lu Junyan's invited person was naturally Chu Qingxue. Chu Qingxue's makeup, hair, and dress were even more luxurious and dazzling today. Although they were also pink, they had an aura that outshone all others.
The two of them held hands and hugged each other's waists in front of everyone in the company, and danced gracefully.
"What's the difference between this and an official announcement?"
Jiang Ning heard Wang Qing's words behind him.
"What official announcement? Do you even know what that means...?"
Before Gu Lanlan could turn around and finish speaking, Jiang Ning immediately shushed her.
She didn't want anyone in the company to know about her relationship with Lu Junyan.
Although Lu Junyan has been unilaterally delaying the divorce, she still has the opportunity to file for divorce as long as they have been separated for two years.
Since we're going to get divorced sooner or later, there's even less need to let more people know, especially people at the company.
Otherwise, Lu Junyan would definitely think that she deliberately exposed her identity, saying she wanted a divorce but actually didn't want one at all.
Before them were Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue dancing.
Jiang Ning had to admit that Chu Qingxue danced the waltz very well; her steps were precise, and her movements were elegant, like a beautiful swan.
After the dance ended, Chu Qingxue went back on stage and sat in front of the black grand piano to play Tchaikovsky's "The Four Seasons".
The piano music was elegant and flowing, moving and receiving countless cheers.
Chu Qingxue is very outstanding.
Jiangning agrees.
Since Chu Qingxue is so outstanding, what is Lu Junyan still hesitating about?
Why not divorce her sooner rather than later and marry Chu Qingxue into the Lu family properly?
Jiang Ning felt a little irritated.
Seeing others so engrossed in their piano playing only intensified her frustration.
Squeezing out from the crowd, she and Gu Lanlan originally wanted to find a quiet place to have some drinks, but unexpectedly Song Lili and Wang Yang showed up.
"See that? Qingxue is what a proper young lady should be like. She's a grade 10 pianist. That time someone played the double keyboard was just a lucky break." Song Lili put her hands on her hips, looking imperious.
Gu Lanlan now gets itchy to hit Song Lili and Wang Yang whenever she sees their faces, but she has already implicated Jiang Ning once, so she doesn't dare to hit anyone again.
Jiang Ning glanced at Song Lili, then at Wang Yang, and smiled.
"Congratulations! Your face is recovering quite well."
The memory of being maimed suddenly resurfaced, and Song Lili and Wang Yang's expressions changed drastically.
"Stop being so arrogant!" Wang Yang gripped his wine glass tightly and glared at Jiang Ning. "You really think you're some kind of rich lady? Let me tell you, in President Lu's eyes you're just a maid. Qingxue is President Lu's true love."
"That's right, a shameless mistress, stealing someone else's place."
"How despicable can a person be to know that someone has true love but still refuse to leave?"
"She doesn't even look in the mirror and see if she, a haggard old woman, is worthy of President Lu."
After being verbally abused by Song Lili and Wang Yang, Jiang Ning could understand why Gu Lanlan couldn't help but take action.
This was at the Lu Group's annual meeting; the insults must have been even harsher in private.
Gu Lanlan wasn't good at arguing, and she couldn't resort to violence right now, so she wanted to pull Jiang Ning away from this troublesome place.
Unexpectedly, Jiang Ning stood still obediently until Song Lili and Wang Yang's cursing stopped.
"Are you done cursing?" Jiang Ning's expression was calm. She took a sip of her drink unhurriedly and said to Song Lili and Wang Yang:
"You all say Lu Junyan truly loves Chu Qingxue, so why won't he marry her? At least I can be a nanny, but is Chu Qingxue not even worthy of being a nanny?"
"Also, I have a marriage certificate with Lu Junyan. What is between Chu Qingxue and Lu Junyan? Whatever it is, I welcome you to provide it as evidence of Lu Junyan's extramarital affair."
"I advise you two, instead of wasting time cursing me here, you should do more to persuade Lu Junyan. Don't wait until Chu Qingxue is old and faded and is still a mistress. By then, you two dogs will only be able to live like stray dogs."
Jiang Ning finished his scathing retort, only to have Wang Yang throw a bottle of wine all over him.
Before she could speak, Gu Lanlan next to her exclaimed in surprise.
The riot attracted the attention of many people, including Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue.
"Ah Yang, what's wrong with you guys?"
Chu Qingxue pretended to care about Wang Yang, but when she saw Jiang Ning being splashed with wine, her smugness was palpable.
Jiang Ning thought that since he was in such a sorry state, Lu Junyan would definitely find him repulsive.
However, Lu Junyan was the first person to hand her a tissue.
Lu Junyan's gaze was much gentler than she had imagined, and his handsome face shone brightly from every angle.
Taking the tissue from Lu Junyan, Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment before saying, "Thank you."
The fact that she was splashed with wine is somewhat related to Lu Junyan, but it cannot be attributed to Lu Junyan.
"I'm sorry, Jiang Ning, A-Yang didn't mean it." Chu Qingxue apologized, nervously grabbing Lu Junyan's arm as if afraid Jiang Ning would pursue the matter.
"Whether it was intentional or not, we'll know once we check the surveillance footage," Jiang Ning said coldly.
"How about this, how much is this dress? I'll pay for it on behalf of Ah Yang..."
Before the word "compensation" could be uttered, Lu Junyan calmly interjected, "I'll compensate."
The commotion drew a large crowd, but when Lu Junyan offered to pay the compensation on Chu Qingxue's behalf, the focus of attention shifted.
"So, Mr. Lu and Chu Qingxue are really a couple, right?"
"I heard that President Lu is pursuing Chu Qingxue."
"His first love, his white moonlight, has been pursued by President Lu for many years but he still hasn't won her over!"
The onlookers were buzzing with discussion.
Chu Qingxue was being insincere with Lu Junyan, her face as red as a ripe apple.
Jiang Ning felt as if he had become a part of Lu Junyan and Chu Qingxue's play again.
Lu Junyan used Chu Qingxue to take revenge on her in the past, and he is using her to win her back now.
Jiang Ning chuckled to herself, realizing she had wavered even when Lu Junyan handed her a tissue.
"So, tell me, how much is this dress?"
Three million.
Jiang Ning's words caused an uproar in the surrounding area.
"Jiang Ning, you're asking for way too much!" Wang Qing was the first to stand up, pointing at Jiang Ning indignantly: "How much do you earn a month? Less than ten thousand! You think you can afford a three million yuan dress? Listen to yourself, does anyone believe what you're saying?!"
After Wang Qing said that, the others also started pointing fingers at Jiang Ning.
"Is this Mr. Lu's secretary? Daring to extort his own boss? Does he want to quit?"
"Three million! If I really get it, it'll be worth quitting, right?"
"Is she the one I mentioned before who only has a high school diploma?"
"No wonder... they probably came here for this in the first place."
Gu Lanlan was so nervous that she couldn't move.
She never expected that the store where Jiang Ning gave her the dress would be so expensive!
She believed Jiang Ning was not lying.
But where did Jiangning get so much money?
"Okay, three million, I'll give it to you."
Lu Junyan readily agreed.
Just as everyone was saying that Lu Junyan was really head over heels in love with Chu Qingxue, they saw Lu Junyan pick up Jiang Ning, carry him on his shoulder, and stride away from the buffet restaurant.
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