"It's not too late for you to regret it now."
On the way to the banquet, Xiao Chenglin coldly reminded Jiang Tian of something.
Both of them were well aware of the purpose of their trip to the banquet together.
Xiao Chenglin wanted to teach Jiang Tian a lesson, to let her know that becoming his wife was not so simple.
In some public occasions, she, as his partner, is required to attend, but she lacks the relevant skills and only ends up being a hindrance.
This banquet was the touchstone.
Xiao Chenglin originally thought that Jiang Tian didn't even have the courage to participate, but he didn't expect that she not only decided to participate, but also didn't come to beg him for mercy these days. Instead, she has been preparing in an orderly manner.
He didn't hear her say "I won't go" until the banquet was about to begin.
“We’re already in the car, why shouldn’t I go? Can you find another woman now?”
“If you don’t go, I can find someone else with just one phone call.”
Jiang Tian said knowingly, "I know who to look for, isn't it Miss Qin?"
Xiao Chenglin did not answer her, which was an admission of consent.
"Then give up on that idea. Since you want to use a banquet to force me to back down, I need to see what these banquets are really like before we talk about anything else. Rather than all that nonsense, I hope you won't back down halfway through. Since you've invited me here, I'm determined to stay until the banquet is over, so please don't say anything that will spoil the mood and make people unhappy."
Xiao Chenglin almost laughed out of anger at this woman. She was not happy at all. How much trouble had this woman caused him since she arrived here?
"Then let me give you a friendly reminder: when you go out, you represent my image. I need to maintain my image in the city, and I also need a wife with proper manners. If you do something wrong, I will immediately distance myself from you and let others know that you are nothing in my eyes."
Jiang Tian smiled calmly: "Don't worry, I hate causing trouble for others. Since I'm already planning to go, there's nothing to be afraid of. Let alone causing you any trouble. I never cause trouble for anyone."
This woman lies without batting an eye.
Didn't she cause him any trouble? From the moment he arrived in the city and entered his home, this woman's code name had become "trouble."
But it's no use saying all this now. If this banquet can make this woman clearly realize that she is not suitable for this high society circle and obediently return to her hometown, then his sacrifice will not have been in vain.
"Alright, now that you've said what you needed to say, I'm looking forward to your performance."
After their conversation ended, they didn't try to find another topic, clearly indicating that they didn't see eye to eye and didn't want to exchange more words.
The driver was driving in front, not saying a word.
In their view, the warlord had done everything he could to be kind and righteous.
A wife from the countryside brought nothing but trouble to the warlord. They certainly wouldn't be as good-natured as the warlord, hoping to make her give up and simply pack her up and send her back.
Unfortunately, they were subordinates, and the warlord was the master. They had no way to judge their superior's life; they could only do their own job.
About an hour later, they finally arrived at the venue for the banquet.
"Don't embarrass yourself too much, otherwise it will take me a lot of effort to clean up the mess you made."
Before getting off the bus, Xiao Chenglin didn't forget to remind the woman next to him.
"Don't worry, I'm a sensible person. Instead of worrying about me, you should worry about yourself. Who knows if you'll get involved with other people at the banquet and cause a scandal, giving newspaper reporters an opportunity to spread rumors."
Xiao Chenglin's lips curled into a cold, mocking smile.
"You don't need to worry about my affairs. Take my arm."
Without a word, Jiang Tian and the other person got out of the car and walked together into the banquet hall.
Many people were very curious about who Xiao Chenglin's wife from his hometown was. After arriving at the banquet, many people were talking about his wife from his hometown.
We are currently in a very critical period, during which many people's thinking is undergoing tremendous changes. Compared to those subtle changes, young people standing up to openly oppose arranged marriages and pursuing freedom in marriage is a very prominent manifestation of this.
Publishing a notice in the newspaper to divorce one's wife back home and marry the woman one loves has become a trend.
No one will criticize them for being ungrateful. Even if they do criticize, it's only at home. Outside, this is so common that people have become accustomed to it.
To the public's utter surprise, Xiao Chenglin also had a wife from his hometown.
He has never mentioned it before.
He and Miss Qin even openly appeared together, making no attempt to hide their passionate relationship at various banquets.
Their lack of reticence led people to believe they were a couple.
Now look what's happened! A woman suddenly appears, claiming to be the warlord's wife. It's like stirring up a hornet's nest.
Just as everyone was discussing it, there was a noise outside.
"Thank you, Governor Xiao, and your wife for adding luster to the charity gala!"
The banquet organizers personally came out to greet Xiao Chenglin.
Xiao Chenglin's identity meant he could not be ignored anywhere.
Even if others mock him for being from a humble background and having no connections, so what?
Xiao Chenglin is the military governor. He has troops under his command, so no one can underestimate him unless they want to walk into their own death.
Upon hearing the words "couple," many people inadvertently glanced towards the door. Soon, two figures slowly appeared before them.
At that moment, disappointment was evident in the eyes of many.
In fact, they had always been speculating about what Xiao Chenglin's wife looked like.
A wife from one's hometown is bound to be ignorant, pedantic, and uneducated, lacking modern education and steeped in the dust of the old era.
To their surprise, Xiao Chenglin's wife was dressed very appropriately. She wore a plain-colored cheongsam, her hair was styled in an exquisite way, and her long hair was tied up with only a hairpin.
She looked elegant and serene, with an indescribable air of poise.
She's completely different from the tigress they imagine.
This woman wasn't particularly attractive, but she was still somewhat different from a shrew.
It's really disappointing; many people's expressions are a bit strained.
Young people can't hide their true selves, but those who have weathered many storms won't judge a book by its cover.
Before they have thoroughly investigated a person's background, they will always speak to their target in the most amiable tone.
"Hello, Mrs. Xiao, it's a pleasure to meet you."
An elegant middle-aged woman extended her hand to Jiang Tian, speaking in a very polite tone.
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