As dusk fell, the sky was ablaze with the colors of sunset.
Lu Qingxue sat in the car, staring blankly at the scenery rushing past the window.
"Go back and rest well, don't think about anything, wait for me to come and marry you."
Qin Huai's words echoed in my mind again and again.
She blinked her clear, captivating eyes, gazing at her pretty face reflected in the car window, a mocking smile playing on her lips: "I'm about to get engaged to a man I've never even met before, why should I wait for you? What right do I have to wait for you?"
The car stopped shortly afterward.
“Daughter, we’ve arrived,” Lu Zenian said from the side.
"Um."
Lu Qingxue nodded gently, opened the car door and got out. Looking at the classically styled buildings in front of her, she pursed her lips.
Her hands, unconsciously clasped together, revealed her inner tension.
Lu Zenian, dressed in a black suit, looked quite like a handsome middle-aged man. He glanced at Lu Qingxue and said in a deep voice, "Daughter, don't force yourself. If you don't want to get married, then we won't! In your father's heart, you are the most important."
"dad!"
Upon hearing this, Lu Qingxue's eyes reddened slightly, and she pouted, "What about our family company?"
Lu Zenian smiled nonchalantly: "I'll think of another way. After so many years in the business world, your father must have some connections."
Although Lu Zenian appeared very confident, Lu Qingxue could see through her father's feigned strength at a glance.
If connections were truly useful, how could the Lu Group have fallen into bankruptcy so quickly?
Sniffing, Lu Qingxue smiled and took her father's arm, saying, "Who said I don't want to get married? I've heard that Chen Huaidong is handsome, talented, and capable. Maybe your daughter will fall in love with him the moment she sees him?"
"I couldn't be happier, haha."
Lu Zenian laughed heartily: "Let's go."
"Um."
The father and daughter entered the Orchid Pavilion Waterside Pavilion side by side.
Lanting Waterside Pavilion is the most exclusive private club in Chongqing, operating on a membership system.
Even the lowest-ranking bronze member needs to have a net worth of tens of millions, which shows how high the status of Lanting Water Pavilion is.
But the identity of the owner of Lanting Waterside Pavilion has always been a mystery.
Tonight, Chen Huaidong, the eldest son of the Chen family, is getting engaged to Lu Qingxue of the Lu Group. He somehow managed to book the entire Lanting Water Pavilion.
Passing through the front yard, a winding path leads to a secluded spot.
Beyond the artificial hill and flowing water lies a cluster of pavilions and towers.
Inside the central Orchid Pavilion, the air was filled with the sounds of people.
At the invitation of the Chen family, most of the prominent figures and influential people from all walks of life in Chongcheng came.
The moment the Lu family father and daughter appeared, they attracted everyone's attention.
Their expressions varied.
Some people envied Lu Zenian for having a good daughter, which led to a marriage alliance with the Chen family and a meteoric rise in his career.
Some people who knew the inside story looked on with mockery.
Lu Zenian was a big shot, yet he was easily defeated by the eldest son of the Chen family and ended up selling his daughter for personal gain. It's truly laughable!
However, whether it's envy, jealousy, or schadenfreude.
On the surface, they all had to put on an enthusiastic act and offer their congratulations repeatedly.
Lu Zenian was also a seasoned veteran. He pretended not to know what they were thinking, smiled and clasped his hands in response to their pleasantries. He was extremely skilled at this kind of superficial social interaction.
Despite being the female lead, Lu Qingxue felt out of place in this world of fame and fortune.
Feeling lost and confused.
Snap!
A beam of bright light suddenly shone on the platform, drawing everyone's attention.
Immediately, a tall and upright figure slowly walked onto the stage.
As the bright light faded, a man in a white suit stood on the platform.
He had handsome features and a dignified appearance.
It was none other than the famous eldest son of the Chen family, Chen Huaidong!
Exclamations of amazement arose from all sides.
The prominent figures from all walks of life present were deeply moved.
The Chen family was already a top-tier wealthy family in Chongcheng, and now they have produced such a prodigy as Chen Huaidong.
It is foreseeable that the Chen family will shine brightly for at least a century.
Lu Qingxue tilted her head slightly and looked Chen Huaidong up and down.
Is he handsome? Of course he is.
But for some reason, when she looked into Chen Huaidong's eyes, she felt a strange sense of disgust and fear.
Those were eyes of utter indifference, as if they had abandoned all human emotions.
Cold, deathly silent, and chilling.
When Lu Qingxue looked at Chen Huaidong, Chen Huaidong also found Lu Zenian in the crowd, and his gaze naturally fell on Lu Qingxue next to Lu Zenian.
She wore a long black dress, her long hair was piled up, revealing her slender, fair neck.
Her slender waist was so delicate it seemed one could grasp it with one hand; looking upwards, her curves suddenly became exaggerated.
Her ample breasts were breathtaking, making it impossible to look away.
A smile appeared on Chen Huaidong's lips.
He changed his mind.
I originally just wanted to find someone to use as a tool, but I didn't expect Lu Qingxue to be even more stunning than in the photos. She's already qualified to be a pretty face.
As for whether she can become Chen Huaidong's woman, that depends on Lu Qingxue's subsequent performance.
The thought only flashed through his mind for a moment. Chen Huaidong looked down at everyone and said calmly, "Thank you all for gracing us with your presence to witness my engagement ceremony with Lu Qingxue, the heiress of the Lu Group."
As he spoke, he looked at Lu Qingxue with a hypocritical, affectionate expression and said with a smile, "Qingxue, come up on stage."
In that instant, goosebumps rose on Lu Qingxue's arms.
Instinctively, she wanted to escape.
But when she thought about her own situation, she pursed her lips and walked towards the steps.
"stop!"
A sharp shout rang out.
A woman in an evening gown covered in glittering silver sequins, resembling a carp spirit, stood in front of Lu Qingxue, staring at her with resentment in her eyes.
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