Cheng Zijun squinted. "Attending the Yue family's banquet is just a pretext. She's trying to curry favor with me! She's a guest of honor at the Yue family now. Maybe she's already helped me negotiate a cooperation with the Yue family and the Shanghai entertainment circle."
Lin Yuze felt that Cheng Zijun was overthinking things.
Jiang Ning is now like a reborn person.
It's completely unrecognizable from what it used to be.
Lin Yuze frowned, about to say something, but was interrupted by Cheng Zijun with a displeased look, "Stop talking nonsense! Just go when I tell you to!"
Lin Yuze looked up at Cheng Zijun, then nodded without saying anything more, "I understand."
Yue Family Banquet Hall.
Mr. Yue and Mrs. Yue led Jiang Ning inside.
Mrs. Yue smiled and looked at Jiang Ning, "Miss Jiang, our March is changing into her dress in the dressing room, so her father and I came to the door to meet you."
Jiang Ning said in a calm tone, "Auntie, you and Uncle don't really need to come out to greet me. I can come in by myself."
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Yue quickly said, "You are our family's great benefactor for three months, how could we let you in by yourself!"
Mrs. Yue was truly grateful to Jiang Ning.
If it weren't for Jiang Ning, her daughter would have been ruined that night.
There are such examples in the industry.
Moreover, the victim was the daughter of a distant relative.
Although the perpetrators were eventually brought to justice, the victims were left with lasting psychological trauma. Three years have passed, and the girl still hasn't recovered. She's afraid to go out alone, afraid to see strangers, and afraid to go to school...
Even now, Mr. and Mrs. Yue still feel terrified when they think about what happened that night.
I was terrified!
Upon hearing this, Mr. Yue looked at Jiang Ning and said, “Miss Jiang, my wife is right. You are a great benefactor to our family in March. If it weren’t for your appearance, our family might not have been able to hold March’s 18th birthday coming-of-age ceremony tonight.”
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Uncle and Aunt, you are too kind. Anyone would have helped in that situation. I just did what I should do."
Mrs. Yue looked at Jiang Ning with admiration in her eyes.
This little girl is truly remarkable.
She did something remarkable, but she wasn't proud or arrogant. Instead, she was humble and polite. Others her age probably wouldn't have been able to do that.
The three of them were walking inside.
Yue Qianlan, having changed into her gown, skipped and hopped over. When she saw Jiang Ning, her eyes widened in surprise. "Ningning! My goodness, you look absolutely stunning tonight! Like a fairy!"
She had never seen Jiang Ning in a formal dress.
Jiang Ning in this state is far more dazzling and radiant than any female star walking the red carpet!
“March, you’re beautiful too.” With that, Jiang Ning took out a box. “This is a birthday present for you.”
Yue Qianlan took the box. "Ningning, may I open it and take a look?"
“Sure.” Jiang Ning nodded slightly.
Yue Qianlan opened the box and saw a gold necklace inside. The pendant of the necklace was a small gold lock, which was very unique. At least, Yue Qianlan had never seen it on the market before.
Jiang Ning continued, "In my hometown, we have a custom of giving a longevity lock to someone who turns 18, symbolizing a long and worry-free life, peace and joy. By the way, this longevity lock can be opened. Inside is a snow lotus pill. If you encounter any emergencies, you can open the longevity lock and eat this snow lotus pill to save your life."
Upon hearing this, Yue Qianlan immediately unlocked the golden lock.
Snap.
Sure enough, inside the lock cylinder lay a pure white pill.
Upon seeing the pill, Mr. Yue's pupils contracted!
If he wasn't mistaken, the full name of this Snow Lotus Pill is: Anhe Snow Lotus Pill.
Jiang Ning's statement is not an exaggeration at all.
It can save lives in critical moments.
This thing, although not expensive, is something you simply can't buy even if you have the money.
Unexpected.
Jiang Ning made such a generous gift right off the bat!
Looking at the opened gold lock, Yue Qianlan exclaimed in surprise, "It really can be opened! Ningning, thank you! I really like this gift, please put it on for me."
"Okay." Jiang Ning picked up the longevity lock and helped Yue Qianlan put it around her neck.
Yue Qianlan has fair skin, and wearing a gold chain doesn't make her look vulgar at all; on the contrary, it makes her look very beautiful.
It's pleasing to the eye.
Looking at the little gold lock around his daughter's neck, Yue Xian lowered his voice and said to his wife, "Shouzhen, our Sanyue has really met a benefactor this time!"
Mrs. Yue smiled and said, "I also think that Miss Jiang is a lucky star for our family in March."
next door.
The engagement ceremony between Cheng Zijun and Zhang Shuyi has officially begun.
After the opening remarks, the host's voice rang out from the stage.
"Now, please welcome our successful groom-to-be, Mr. Cheng, the Chief CEO of Cheng's Group, to the stage!"
Clap clap clap.
A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
Cheng Zijun roused himself and strode towards the stage.
The host handed the microphone to Cheng Zijun, "Mr. Cheng, today is a big day in your life. Is there anything you would like to share with everyone?"
Cheng Zijun took the microphone and began, "Hello everyone, I am Cheng Zijun. First of all, my fiancée Zhang Shuyi and I would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend our engagement ceremony. It is an honor for Shuyi and me to have you witness our happiness."
After speaking, Cheng Zijun bowed slightly.
Clap clap clap!
Another round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience.
After Cheng Zijun finished his speech, the host continued, "Now, please welcome the beautiful and elegant bride-to-be, Ms. Zhang Shuyi, to the stage."
Zhang Shuyi wore an elegant gown, holding up the hem of her dress with both hands.
She walked step by step onto the stage and then stopped in front of Cheng Zijun.
The emcee continued, "Please exchange engagement rings, bride and groom."
Two hostesses immediately came up with a tray.
Two matching rings were placed on the tray.
With a look of deep affection, Cheng Zijun picked up the ring and slipped it onto Zhang Shuyi's middle finger, but his gaze remained fixed on the door at the entrance.
Given Jiang Ning's personality, she would definitely kick the door open immediately, then in front of everyone, she would yell at Zhang Shuyi for being a mistress, and then kneel on the ground crying and begging for a chance.
Thinking of this scene, Cheng Zijun's lips curled up slightly.
The audience.
While keeping a close eye on the entrance, Wang Qingke said, "Aunt, you can't forgive Jiang Ning so easily! How could a country bumpkin like her be worthy of my cousin? I don't know how she managed to get into the Yue family and the Shen family. Jiang Ning has to take me to the Shen family as a guest and introduce me to Mrs. Yun before you can forgive her."
Wang Qingke is still dreaming of marrying into a wealthy family.
If she can get to know Shen Jingshu, then she will be able to meet Master Shen...
Wang Yuan was also looking at the entrance.
She specifically instructed the security guards outside to let Jiang Ning in if they saw her.
However, even after Cheng Zijun helped Zhang Shuyi put on the ring and the engagement ceremony was successfully completed, Jiang Ning did not kick the door open as the Cheng family had imagined.
Cheng Zijun stared at all of this in disbelief.
I can hardly believe that I'm engaged to Zhang Shuyi!
Noticing that Cheng Zijun looked unwell, Zhang Shuyi asked with concern, "Brother Zijun, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
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