Chapter 65 Specializing in Being a Mistress
This was the first time she had seen Lu Junyan wearing an apron.
Whether it was when they relied on each other in the juvenile detention center when they were young, or when he later proposed to her at the university gate, in Jiang Ning's memory, Lu Junyan was a person who had no affinity for the kitchen.
Married for three years, Lu Junyan has never cooked a meal.
In fact, if Jiang Ning hadn't bumped into him and Chu Qingxue at the supermarket last time, she wouldn't have known that Lu Junyan could cook.
Jiang Ning couldn't help but take a good look at Lu Junyan.
The apron wasn't pink, but dark blue, made of canvas, thick and large, and not very new.
It's obviously prepared specifically for Lu Junyan.
This shows that Lu Junyan is the one who usually cooks, and it's not just a show for this party.
Jiang Ning couldn't pinpoint exactly what was wrong with her, but she was definitely feeling uncomfortable.
"Jiang Ning, you haven't tried Junyan's cooking yet, have you? Try it, it's delicious."
Chu Qingxue walked over and pretended to hand Jiang Ning a pair of chopsticks.
Jiang Ning did not answer.
"Jiang Ning, you're about to leave your job, but Qing Xue still deliberately invited you to come. Don't be ungrateful!"
Wang Qing called out from behind.
She wasn't originally eligible to attend the design department's party, but she was close to Chu Qingxue, so she came to join in the fun.
Jiang Ning took the chopsticks and picked up a piece of fried pork tenderloin.
The fried pork tenderloin was delicious, and it was just as good as her cooking.
But she didn't like to eat it.
Seeing Jiang Ning frown, Chu Qingxue deliberately asked, "What's wrong? Is it not good? Maybe it's because I'm used to Junyan's cooking."
Seeing Chu Qingxue resting her head on Lu Junyan's shoulder with a happy expression, Jiang Ning's fried pork tenderloin tasted even less appealing.
This party was something Chu Qingxue specifically asked Lu Junyan to arrange.
The previous trending topics led many people in the company to mistakenly believe that she was the mistress who interfered in Lu Junyan and Jiang Ning's marriage.
But Chu Qingxue never considered herself a mistress.
She was the first person to know Lu Junyan.
She was also Lu Junyan's first love.
If she hadn't insisted on going abroad, and if Lu Junyan hadn't wanted to get revenge on her, Jiang Ning wouldn't have had a chance.
From beginning to end, Jiang Ning was just one link in her and Lu Junyan's play.
Now she's back in China, back by Lu Junyan's side.
Even if Lu Junyan is not divorced, what does that marriage certificate prove?
Lu Junyan has never publicly acknowledged Jiang Ning's status or position.
Chu Qingxue believed that she understood Lu Junyan quite well.
She dumped Lu Junyan back then, so now that she's come back, Lu Junyan still hasn't agreed to marry her.
Similarly, Jiang Ning took the initiative to file for divorce, using a strategy of feigned indifference to gain favor and retreat to advance. Naturally, Lu Junyan would not let Jiang Ning have an easy time.
Chu Qingxue wanted to see who could outlast whom.
"Speaking of which, I was shocked when I saw President Lu and Jiang Ning's wedding photos online. I really thought you two were married!"
One of his colleagues had drunk a bit too much, and given the relaxed atmosphere of the party, Lu Junyan, unusually dressed in an apron like a stay-at-home husband, blurted out this remark without thinking.
In an instant, the huge house fell silent.
Everyone fell silent.
The awkward atmosphere sobered the employee up considerably.
Lu Junyan remained silent, and Chu Qingxue also kept quiet.
Jiang Ning was the only one who endured the curious gazes of everyone present.
After a while, they heard Jiang Ning speak:
"No...that photo isn't real..."
Chu Qingxue secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She knew Jiang Ning wouldn't have the courage to admit that the wedding photo was real.
Lu Junyan slightly raised his eyelids.
When their eyes met, Jiang Ning took a deep breath and lied confidently: "I'm unmarried, but I have a boyfriend."
Upon hearing this, colleagues unanimously agreed that information online is indeed unreliable.
"Then let's invite your boyfriend over to join in the fun!"
Upon hearing Lu Junyan's words, Jiang Ning's eyes widened.
Lu Junyan smiled charmingly, looking at Jiang Ning and asking, "What's wrong? Is there something inconvenient?"
"this……"
Before Jiang Ning could speak, Wang Qing immediately started jeering from behind.
"Yeah, yeah, let's call him over! There are so many of us, one more won't make a difference."
Jiang Ning lowered his eyes in distress.
She said she had a boyfriend in an attempt to quell the rumors about her and Lu Junyan at the company, but it seems she shot herself in the foot.
"Jiang Ning, you don't actually have a boyfriend, do you?" Wang Qing couldn't help but laugh. "Could it be that you're really a mistress like the rumors say?"
Several people laughed along with Wang Qing.
Jiang Ning glanced at Lu Junyan and saw him casually carrying the fried pork tenderloin to the dining table, as if the misunderstanding that she was a mistress had nothing to do with him.
"Jiang Ning, actually... you don't need to be so stubborn."
Chu Qingxue tried to comfort Jiang Ning by patting his shoulder, but Jiang Ning dodged her.
"Qingxue, why are you paying attention to her?" Wang Qing walked over and pulled Chu Qingxue to his side. "You're just too kind. There's no need to help her save face."
Everyone was waiting to see Jiang Ning make a fool of himself, including Lu Junyan.
Jiang Ning's face turned grim. He took out his phone and sent a WeChat message to someone.
"Oh my, you really have a boyfriend? Is he just someone you hired temporarily?" Wang Qing laughed so hard she almost fell over.
Ten minutes later, the doorbell rang.
Jiang Ning opened the door, and a man walked in.
The house, which had been filled with mockery just a moment ago, fell silent in an instant.
Lu Junyan showed no surprise when he saw Pete.
However, this doesn't apply to others.
"Hey, isn't this person one of the founders of FY, and the current executive director...?"
"Yes, I think his name is Pete."
"Is it really Director Pete? I've admired him for so long."
"How could this be... He's Jiang Ning's boyfriend?"
Most of the employees in Lu's Design Department had heard of Pete, and some had even seen him in person.
"Hi everyone, I'm Jiang Ning's boyfriend. You can just call me Pete."
Pete introduced himself in a very natural and generous manner, and then put his arm around Jiang Ning's shoulder.
Pitt's smile and demeanor were natural.
However, Jiang Ning, who was being embraced by Pete, seemed a little uncomfortable.
She texted Pitt asking him for a favor, to pretend to be her boyfriend, but she didn't expect Pitt to be so into the role.
Lu Junyan's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes were like sharpened knives, fixed on Pete's hand.
Noticing the change in Lu Junyan's expression, Chu Qingxue feigned surprise and asked Jiang Ning, "Jiang Ning, so your boyfriend is Director Pete! That's so unfair of you! Why didn't you say anything when we were both at FY? No wonder you got promoted after only two months at the company."
Upon hearing Chu Qingxue's words, the others began to whisper among themselves.
Jiang Ning knew that Chu Qingxue couldn't possibly say anything nice.
"FY has a fixed promotion system. You can only be promoted if you meet the performance requirements. Even if the chairman came, let alone me as the executive director, he couldn't promote anyone who didn't meet the standards. Since you've worked at FY, how come you don't even know this? Or do you think I would be indifferent to spreading rumors about FY in front of me, a director of FY?"
Chu Qingxue was completely taken aback when Pete confronted her in front of everyone. Embarrassed, she lowered her head and hid behind Lu Junyan.
Lu Junyan stepped forward.
"Today is a party, everyone's here to have fun, why does Director Pete need to bring up business?"
"I don't know who brought up business first."
"So, does Director Pete mean he'll only let it go if Qingxue apologizes profusely?"
"I just hope that Mr. Lu can be reasonable and not be so hypocritical."
The living room fell silent again, and no one dared to breathe.
Jiang Ning watched Pete, who was arguing with Lu Junyan, and was quite surprised.
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