Chapter 33 Chapter 33 He who wears the crown must bear its weight
Chen Yuchu praised her three times.
To match the gorgeous dress, Yan Jiu's cheeks had obvious traces of makeup, and her originally clear almond eyes were made bigger and as translucent as plump summer grapes.
The back of her hand still felt warm, and she swallowed the strange feeling in her heart. Her long, thick eyelashes trembled, and she whispered, "Thank you for the compliment."
She added, "No need to apologize."
Chen Yuchu slowly stood up straight, looking at Yan Jiu's tightly clenched fingers. His Adam's apple rolled, and a smile flashed in his dark pupils. "Let's go, let's go downstairs."
Generally speaking, guests at this standard banquet will arrive before lunchtime to socialize. They don't want to keep their elders and guests waiting.
Yan Jiu nodded slightly, stood up, and just as she picked up the hem of her skirt with her fingertips, Chen Yuchu took a step forward, leaned over and grabbed the hem of her skirt. As their breaths met, Wen Chen's voice seemed to be right next to his ears.
"I'll do it."
Yan Jiu didn't bother to be polite with him. There was a dress code for this banquet. Men had to wear three-piece suits in black or dark blue, and women had to wear evening gowns.
So she chose a silver mermaid evening gown with tiered pleated skirt that fell all the way to the ground.
In the elevator, Yan Jiu stared straight ahead. Through the reflection of the metal material in the car, she and Chen Yuchu seemed to overlap vaguely, with his chin just pressing against the top of her head, which was inexplicably charming.
Her shoulders straightened involuntarily, and she lowered her eyes to look at the smooth floor tiles.
After a while, the elevator door opened and the car had already arrived at the lobby door, just a few steps away.
Looking ahead, one can see Yu Yinghui and a group of servants playing with Ping An on the lush green grass.
Hearing Yan Jiu's movements, Ping An wanted to run over, but Chen Yuchu said calmly, "Ping An, stop."
Ping An stopped and looked at them from a distance. Chen Yuchu explained, "Its claws are sharp and could easily scratch your dress."
Yan Jiu nodded, she knew that the dress could not be damaged at the banquet. She was puzzled that the command for safety was in Chinese, so who taught her the word "stop"?
Could it be Chen Yuchu?
He doesn't look like he likes pets, and he's so busy, where would he find the time?
The driver had already opened the door for them. Yan Jiu didn't want to stay there for too long, so she got into the back seat with a hint of doubt.
While adjusting her skirt, she heard the driver say to Chen Yuchu, "Sir, the matter has been resolved."
Chen Yuchu nodded without saying anything more. He leaned forward slightly, revealing the clear outline of his arm muscles, and sat down calmly.
Yan Jiu thought they were talking about business, and continued to adjust her skirt without paying much attention. She was a little uncomfortable with such a complicated dress.
She has attended many banquets since she was a child, both at home and abroad, but because of her financial strength, most of the clothes she wears are from independent designers and brand names, just to achieve a graceful effect. She never wants to compete for the limelight.
As for today's dress, the Chen family arranged a team to come to her home to choose it. She didn't know much about haute couture, and faced with the dazzling array of product catalogs, it was difficult for her to choose. In the end, she asked the stylist to help her choose two sets.
One set is what I'm wearing now, and the other is at the Chen family's old house. Different clothes are needed for lunch and dinner, and the Chen family has also prepared a special lounge.
Perhaps Chen Yuchu sensed her discomfort, so he held her restless hand. The back of her hand was wrapped in the big hand with distinct muscles and bones, and the warm temperature made Yan Jiu's restless heart calm down at once.
She was silent for a moment, and looked sideways. She could only see Chen Yuchu's profile and sharp jawline. His shoulders and arms were perfect. This action made the fine hand-tailored suit bulge, giving him the temperament of a suit thug.
When getting off the bus, Chen Yuchu got off first, helped her lift up her skirt and got on the shuttle bus together.
The ancient buildings of Chen's house are simple yet magnificent, winding forward. The houses eroded by wind and rain have been restored with antiques, but they still cannot conceal the heavy sense of history, and a surging and precious atmosphere suddenly hits you in the face.
When we arrived at the banquet hall, we saw a completely different scene.
There is a large outdoor area with lush green plants and countless flowers, which are neatly trimmed and arranged. There are plump water droplets hanging on the branches and leaves, and even the leaves are clean without any trace of dust.
Meng Zhuxing and Chen Jinghe had been waiting for a long time, and some guests had already arrived.
Seeing Yan Jiu and Chen Yuchu, Meng Zhuxing glanced at her watch imperceptibly, then glanced at Yan Jiu's gorgeous silver fishtail dress. Her gaze slowly shifted to her flawless, porcelain-white face, a hint of satisfaction in her eyes. She glanced at Chen Yuchu again and said gently, "Yuchu, there are already quite a few people waiting for you. Go over and say hello with your father."
She raised her hand, and Yan Jiu tactfully stepped forward to hold her arm.
"Yanjiu and I are here to greet the guests."
Chen Yuchu wore a diamond cheetah brooch on the lapel of his suit, which made him look elegant and noble under the light. He did not answer immediately, but looked at Yan Jiu. After she signaled with her eyes that he was fine, he slowly nodded.
He was half a step behind Chen Jinghe. His strong shoulders supported the dark and textured suit jacket, and his trousers outlined his straight and slender legs. Just looking at his back, he exuded an awe-inspiring aura.
Yan Jiu withdrew her gaze and focused on what was in front of her. Her ears moved slightly and she heard Meng Zhuxing's voice.
"Don't bring shame to the Chen family."
Yan Jiu couldn't hide his surprise and couldn't help looking at her, but he saw Meng Zhuxing's lips moving and her voice was cold, "Don't look at me, look forward."
Yan Jiu's fingertips trembled, and an indescribable sense of shame surged from her fingertips to her whole body, almost freezing her heart. Her face was red, and she looked pleasant on the surface, but only she knew how sad she was in her heart. The embarrassment swept through her entire body.
Her feet felt like they were filled with lead and she could hardly lift them. It was not until Meng Zhuxing gave her a somewhat unhappy look that Yan Jiu came to her senses. This was the Chen family and she could not act on impulse. She could only do as Meng Zhuxing said.
Meng Zhuxing quickly straightened her face and put on a smile again, as if nothing had been said and nothing had happened.
Seeing Meng Zhuxing's expression change instantly, Yan Jiu pursed his lips and also put on a gentle smile like her.
"This is Mr. Chen and his family from Jingye Environmental Protection, and this is Mr. Su from Fuya Bearing."
Meng Zhuxing introduced her and said, "This is my daughter-in-law, Yan Jiu."
Everyone who was already curious about the woman standing next to Meng Xingzhu was now staring at Yan Jiu intently, unable to hide their shock.
Someone asked directly, "Why haven't you mentioned this before, Mrs. Chen? You must have hidden this daughter-in-law too well."
"Mrs. Chen's daughter-in-law is indeed beautiful, so it's understandable that she's afraid we might snatch her away."
Meng Zhuxing seemed to have anticipated this question and answered flawlessly, "As you know, Yu Chu has been abroad for some time."
He didn't say why he didn't have a wedding.
But everyone was tactful and didn't ask any more questions.
After a brief exchange of greetings, other people came.
But they hadn't gone far before they started talking.
"I always thought the Chen family would marry into the Sheng family. If not the Sheng family, then the Wen family. It's not like the other families don't have daughters of marriageable age. Where did this Yan Jiu come from?"
"The surname is Yan... I might know him. He runs a building materials company, right? Let's put it this way, with a company this size, even I wouldn't invite them to my house as a guest."
"Then how did she marry into the Chen family?"
"Who knows? With the status and position of the eldest son of the Chen family, there are countless people in Juancheng who want to marry him. Could it be that he is pregnant and the truth cannot be hidden?"
Someone laughed as he said this, "I've seen it before, that waist is too thin to look like a baby's."
"Maybe she's already given birth? You know, some women are like that, relying on children to keep a man captive. They say a woman's life has two turning points: birth, which can't be changed, and marriage. She's certainly beautiful, and she knows how to use her youth and beauty to her advantage. She's quite clever."
"Mom, you're a woman yourself, how can you say that about others?"
"Baby, you're still young and don't understand. Don't worry, you'll definitely marry a handsome, talented, and well-matched man in the future, and you won't suffer this kind of injustice."
Although he spoke quietly, Yan Jiu still heard it.
She glanced at Meng Zhuxing, but saw that her graceful face had not changed at all. When she looked away, she heard a cold voice in her ear, "If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight."
Meng Zhuxing was probably not in a good mood either, so she said a few more words to Yan Jiu, "When you married into the Chen family, you should have expected this day to come."
Yan Jiu said "hmm". She knew that if she had a choice, Meng Zhuxing didn't want to introduce anyone to her.
Meng Zhuxing felt that Yan Jiu's identity was embarrassing for her and that he was not worthy of her son at all. However, if she did not react in Yan Jiu's presence, it would be even more of a disgrace to the Chen family.
She did not refute Meng Zhuxing's words. No matter how she explained or did anything, it would be of no use to someone who had a prejudice against her.
Yan Jiu's lips curled up slightly. For people from prominent families like the Chen and Meng families, face was very important.
Just like every plant taken care of by the Chen family's servants, even dust cannot be allowed, because a little dirt will affect the reputation of the Chen family.
The higher you stand, the more afraid you are of accidentally falling.
So, does Chen Yuchu think so too?
She couldn't help but look back, and even though she was against the light, she quickly found Chen Yuchu's figure.
The man in a neat suit was the center of the whole place. A group of people crowded around him, but they all kept a restrained social distance from him. The cheetah brooch sparkled in the light. The man with a proud posture held a red wine glass, and his leisurely demeanor carried a deterrent power that could not be ignored.
He and she were so different. It was like two stars that were completely incompatible with each other, but they happened to meet each other in the vast universe.
Just like now, he was at the center of the crowd, everyone was polite to him, like a lazy king touring his kingdom. And she was a tiny, unnoticed grain of sand in Juancheng, arriving in a place where she shouldn't be, like a beautiful painting stained with indelible dust.
Suddenly, his eyes penetrated the crowd and locked onto her.
The beautiful knuckles that seemed to glow in the light gently lifted the red wine glass, as if toasting her from afar.
Yan Jiu's eyes, which originally contained a hint of melancholy, curved slightly.
I heard that the probability of two people meeting is 0.00487, which is the same as the probability of two strangers meeting. Since she and Chen Yuchu met, there must be a reason for them to meet. Since they got married, there must be a reason for them to get married.
Chen Yuchu had already said that he wanted to try to understand her, so why should she think too much?
No matter who they are.
She felt a little pressure on the back of her hand, and heard Meng Zhuxing say, "Mr. Yan, Mrs. Yan, you are here."
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