Chapter 73 He brought shame upon himself.
Jiang Ning never expected that her reunion with Ning Junzhe would take place in this kind of setting.
Ning Junzhe looked surprised when he saw her.
After a long time, Ning Junzhe's once youthful face has become more mature and manly.
Especially after putting on a suit, his entire demeanor and aura transformed from that of a recent college graduate into that of a powerful business tycoon.
"Jun Zhe, do you know this lady?"
Fu Xinyue asked Ning Junzhe.
Ning Junzhe's gaze remained fixed on Jiang Ning, his thin lips slightly parted as if he were hesitating to choose his words, and he did not answer the question immediately.
It was Pete who introduced Jiang Ning to Fu Xinyue.
"Miss Fu, her name is Jiang Ning, she is my girlfriend."
Jiang Ning stared at Pete with wide eyes, her gaze clearly asking Pete why he told everyone she was his girlfriend.
Although Ning Junzhe tried his best to restrain himself, his expression still changed repeatedly.
Just a few days ago, Li Mingyu had been subtly hinting to him that Jiang Ning was already married, and that her husband was Lu Junyan.
Therefore, it is clear that Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan are not yet divorced.
So what's going on with Pitt now?
Ning Junzhe silently clenched his fist, wanting to ask but unable to.
The air suddenly fell silent, and Pete casually added, "I was just kidding, she's my friend."
Fu Xinyue glanced at Ning Junzhe beside her and felt that Ning Junzhe seemed relieved after hearing Pete's words.
"Jun Zhe, aren't you going to introduce me to them?"
Reminded by Fu Xinyue, Ning Junzhe finally spoke up: "This is Fu Xinyue... my fiancée."
The word "fiancée" took Jiang Ning by surprise.
However, she soon realized that she had overreacted.
Given Ning Junzhe's family background, it is perfectly reasonable for him to find a well-bred lady of equal social standing to be his fiancée.
Ning Junzhe was observing Jiang Ning's expression.
Jiang Ning's surprise lasted only a moment.
He felt nothing but surprise, which dashed his hopes and left him disappointed.
Lu Junyan was also observing Jiangning at the same time.
Chu Qingxue's palms were sweating with nervousness.
She could tell that both Pete and Ning Junzhe had feelings for Jiang Ning.
Although Lu Junyan didn't like Jiang Ning, men are competitive, and she was afraid that if Jiang Ning had a new suitor, it would arouse Lu Junyan's possessiveness.
However……
Lu Junyan's dark eyes were like the calm surface of a sea on a winter night, revealing nothing.
Chu Qingxue breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Over there, Jiang Ning and Pete were still chatting with Ning Junzhe and Fu Xinyue, while Lu Junyan had already started walking.
"Weren't we going to dance?"
Chu Qingxue's attention was drawn to Lu Junyan's voice.
Lu Junyan bent his arm, gesturing for her to take his.
Chu Qingxue was in a great mood and took Lu Junyan's hand as they entered the dance floor.
It seems she was worrying unnecessarily; Lu Junyan truly doesn't care about Jiang Ning at all.
Chu Qingxue danced beautifully, as did Lu Junyan. The two of them followed the music and displayed graceful and gorgeous dance moves, instantly becoming the focus of the entire audience.
"Is that Mr. Lu's girlfriend?"
"I heard that Mr. Lu is pursuing her."
"She's beautiful and a great dancer."
"She seems to come from a good background. She was Mr. Lu's high school classmate and is now a jewelry designer. Mr. Luo is particularly fond of her design concepts. You know how many years it has been since Mr. Luo praised a newcomer. This Miss Chu is really amazing."
"They know each other inside and out, they're a match made in heaven, a perfect couple!"
Jiang Ning listened silently to the gossip, her face pale despite her makeup.
As a result, she couldn't win against Chu Qingxue in love.
They can't compete with each other in their careers either.
Jiang Ning developed a deep sense of self-loathing.
Now, Ning Junzhe has also taken his fiancée to dance.
Although the two exchanged pleasantries, Jiang Ning could sense Ning Junzhe's deliberate distancing from her.
After all, it was she who cut off all contact with Ning Junzhe first.
In Ning Junzhe's eyes, she should be a gold digger who would abandon friendship for fifty million.
"Jiang Ning, would you like to dance?"
After asking the question, Pete saw the hurt expression on Jiang Ning's face and realized that he had brought up a sore spot.
"I'm sorry, I misspoke."
Jiang Ning shook his head.
She understood that Pete brought her to this social event to introduce her to connections and help her integrate into the circle.
"I need to be alone for a while. You go ahead and do your thing!"
"good……"
Although Pete was worried about Jiang Ning, he didn't want to bother her.
Jiang Ning went to the balcony of the banquet hall alone to enjoy the breeze.
She needs to be clear-headed and calm now.
"Luo Zhongshi ultimately chose Qingxue's design; you should have been informed by now!"
As a faint scent of men's cologne wafted through the air, Jiang Ning heard a familiar voice.
Lu Junyan came to her side, holding a glass of iced tequila.
Jiang Ning ignored Lu Junyan.
Lu Junyan doesn't love her; he only loves Chu Qingxue.
Her ten years of unrequited love were a joke.
Her marriage with Lu Junyan also came to an end.
These……
She accepted it all.
After all, you can't force feelings.
However, the disastrous design failure dealt her another blow.
Jiang Ning had to admit that she was deeply affected.
"Did you come here specifically to mock me?" Jiang Ning asked coldly.
"I warned you long ago that you are no match for Qingxue, so why do you insist on humiliating yourself?"
Lu Junyan's voice was indifferent, as always lacking warmth, and devoid of emotion.
Jiang Ning turned her head and stared at Lu Junyan's angular profile.
Under the light, the face is clearly defined by light and shadow, exquisite and three-dimensional, like a perfect sculpture, making one envious of the injustice of the Creator.
"So... I should just close down the company and obediently go home to continue being your nanny, is that it?!"
Lu Junyan glanced at Jiang Ning indifferently, noticing the anger and resentment on Jiang Ning's face.
He did not answer.
Equals to the default.
Jiang Ning gritted his teeth in anger.
"Lu Junyan, since you love Chu Qingxue so much, why don't you marry her?"
She tried her best to make her voice sound calm and indifferent.
Lu Junyan sneered, his gaze towards her revealing a hint of impatience, as if her question was completely unnecessary.
"Didn't I already tell you this before? It's because I don't want Qingxue to give up the career she loves."
"Fine, you don't want Chu Qingxue to stay at home as a nanny? There are so many good nannies out there, it doesn't necessarily have to be me!"
Jiang Ning's resentful words only deepened the faint sneer on Lu Junyan's face.
He suddenly approached Jiang Ning, casting a shadow over Jiang Ning's head. His tall and sturdy body seemed capable of engulfing Jiang Ning entirely.
Jiang Ning froze.
Jiang Ning felt a strong itch as warm breath enveloped his ear, and he involuntarily squinted his eyes.
At that moment, Lu Junyan's magnetic voice entered her ears.
“There are plenty of nannies, but not every nanny loves me as much as you do.”
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