Chapter 94 Without wearing the dress he gave her, she treated him like a stranger.
Time flew by, while on the other side, Han Wei was unaware of what had happened that day, as she was completely focused on her relationship with Yining.
But a day passed, and the matter between Shi Nian and Fu Jinyan had escalated significantly, yet Yining still hadn't contacted her.
Did they not see it, or were they too embarrassed to look down?
Thinking about it, Han Wei sent a message to Yining's number.
On the other side, Shi Nian's phone vibrated as she drove home alone after dropping Sisi off.
The light ahead was red, so Shi Nian stopped and glanced at her phone.
This is news from the Yining.
It was sent by Han Wei.
[Did you see the message online? This proves that what I told you before was true. This is your last chance. Cooperate with me, and I'll guarantee your success until the very end.]
One of the streetlights was broken.
It emitted a buzzing sound and flickered intermittently.
Shi Nian ignored Han Wei's message.
I then looked at another message in the message list.
That was Lu Xinyi's message.
It was sent to me a few days ago.
Originally, Shi Nian was thinking of finding a reason to cancel Lu Xinyi's wine tasting party.
She had a strong feeling that it wasn't going to be a nice party.
But just as she was thinking of a reason, Lu Xinyi sent her a message.
[You absolutely must come to the wine tasting, Shi Nian. If I were you, I wouldn't miss it. Don't forget what I learned in F country; the Shi family's business is still with the Lu family. You understand what I mean.]
"Sizzle..."
The streetlights were still flashing.
The inside of the car was dimly lit.
The red light ahead turned green, Shi Nian looked away, started the car, and drove smoothly onto the road.
She knew she couldn't cancel the wine tasting.
Even if it's a trap, you still have to go.
At least at wine tastings, she can handle any situation.
and……
Lu Xinyi's image flashed through Shi Nian's mind.
Having spent the past few years with Lu Yanzhi, she had come to know Lu Xinyi quite well.
Lu Xinyi is a proud and arrogant person, but she does have the confidence to be arrogant.
The two used to keep to themselves, but no one knows what happened to Lu Xinyi in F country all these years.
If it's related to her, it's always just one of those few things.
Shi Nian looked a little tired.
Moreover... she also needed to resolve the problem of Lu Yanzhi.
The wind picked up again in City A late at night.
The pitch-black night, the crisscrossing traffic, and the scattered lights of this world.
It seemed as if they were all enveloped and stirred by something hidden underneath.
The clouds on the horizon are moving rapidly, as if something is about to happen.
Two more days have passed in the blink of an eye.
Soon, it would be time for Lu Xinyi's wine tasting party that night.
The wine tasting event was held at the most luxurious hotel in City A, which Lu Xinyi booked for her return-to-China presentation.
To be honest, this is already considered casual.
Generally speaking, introductions to families of the Lu family's caliber are usually held in private properties, such as villas, estates, cruise ships, or other secluded clubs.
It is understated yet luxurious, and keeps it separate from ordinary people.
Such a grand display is not their style.
Shi Nian drove to the restaurant and met Lu Yanzhi at the agreed location.
Lu Yanzhi frowned slightly when he saw the dress she was wearing.
She didn't wear the dress he had prepared for her.
Shi Nian glanced at Lu Yanzhi and knew what he was thinking.
She was wearing a dress that she had borrowed from Fu Jinyan.
She didn't want to have anything to do with Lu Yanzhi.
Shi Nian didn't want to explain too much, and the two went inside together.
The hall was at a comfortable temperature, bathed in soft yellow light, creating a cozy atmosphere. Elegant piano music filled the air, and countless people in formal attire chatted quietly, each holding a wine glass.
Because it was a wine tasting event, the air was filled with a rich aroma of wine.
Lu Yanzhi is the center of attention wherever he goes. Now that he has just entered, countless eyes are focused on him.
Reporters were also taking pictures.
Soon, news that Shi Nian and Lu Yanzhi attended Lu Xinyi's cocktail party together spread like wildfire.
After all, it had always been Lu Yanzhi and Han Wei together before, and this was the first time in so many days that the real couple had attended together.
There are all sorts of opinions online.
"It's quite rare to see the two of them attend together again."
"Then what about Han Wei? Hasn't Lu Yanzhi been with Han Wei the whole time these past few days?"
"Upstairs, don't you know what kind of occasion this is? This is Lu Xinyi's return-to-China introduction event. Lu Xinyi, a member of the Lu family, is it appropriate for her to bring Han Wei along?"
"But didn't Lu Yanzhi bring Han Wei to the last charity gala?"
"Oh dear, you just don't know. Han Wei hasn't been feeling well lately. She's been busy with the short drama 'Micro Love,' and I heard she's fallen ill again recently. How could she possibly attend this wine tasting event?"
"Yeah, wine tastings involve drinking. Han Wei has late-stage stomach cancer. You want her to attend a wine tasting? Are you kidding me? Do you think she has too much life?"
That makes sense.
In the end, Han Wei's fans tried to salvage the situation.
"Shi Nian just took advantage of a loophole. She's a shameless person. She can tolerate anything because she can't bear to part with the Lu family's wealth. I reckon she's waiting for Han Wei to die in five months so she can continue to fish in troubled waters."
"Yes, anyway, we only need to wait six months for Han Wei to die on her own. She will still be Mrs. Lu. Why not?"
"Yeah, the rumors about Lu Yanzhi and Han Wei have been circulating for ages. The fact that she's still willing to attend events with Lu Yanzhi shows how much she misses the Lu family's wealth. It's hilarious."
...
"Brother Yanzhi!" Lu Xinyi saw the two of them in the restaurant and came out to greet them.
She raised her wine glass to Shi Nian, but did not call her sister-in-law.
The waiter brought over a plate from the side.
Shi Nian and Lu Yanzhi each took a cup.
Because he was a junior member of the family, Lu Yanzhi spoke a few words with Lu Xinyi.
“…Yes, Brother Yanzhi, I’m going to join Lu’s Group later, so you can’t treat me badly.” Lu Xinyi said with a smile, her smile was very deep, and she also glanced at Shi Nian on the side.
Lu Yanzhi's expression remained unchanged; he simply nodded.
"Have you thought it through? Will you take over your father's affairs, or go to other departments for training?" Lu Yanzhi asked.
"I'll tell you later," Lu Xinyi said mysteriously.
After greeting Lu Yanzhi and the other person, Lu Xinyi went to talk to the others.
Lu Yanzhi then took the opportunity to lead Shi Nian to a secluded seat on the side.
As the two left, Lu Xinyi glanced at them, a fleeting look in her eyes.
Shi Nian sat down on the sofa with Lu Yanzhi.
But both of them remained silent.
Silence.
They were like strangers.
"The injury you sustained when you fell down the stairs..." It was Lu Yanzhi who spoke first.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he knew he was asking too many questions.
In the dim light of the secluded seats, Lu Yanzhi looked at Shi Nian's exposed skin, where there were no longer any traces of the fall.
Yes, so many days have passed, perhaps it's already healed.
Looking up, Lu Yanzhi noticed that Shi Nian was staring at him.
His expression was calm.
“Sisi mentioned your injury to me that day,” Lu Yanzhi added.
"It's all better now," Shi Nian replied.
However, physical injuries can heal, but what she lost can never be regained.
“I didn’t mean to that day,” Lu Yanzhi said after a long silence.
The situation was chaotic that day, and by the time she fell down the stairs, all he could see was his own hand.
This time, Shi Nian did not respond, but instead lowered her eyes to look at the wine on the low table.
Whether he did it intentionally or not.
The child is gone.
They'll never come back.
Feeling a little sad, Shi Nian picked up the wine and took a small sip to suppress the bitterness in her heart.
And so, silence fell again.
No one spoke, and time slowly passed.
Lu Yanzhi felt somewhat annoyed.
She's been like this lately, ignoring him completely.
How long is she going to stay angry like this?
But looking at her thin figure and her profile, which was calm yet tinged with sadness, he couldn't bear it.
“I’ve transferred money to your card,” he said. “Take good care of yourself once you’ve recovered.”
He genuinely didn't want her to get any thinner.
He noticed how thin she was when he held her at Mingyue Manor that day.
She's so light, you can lift her up with just a little effort.
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