Now Deng Xingwen fully realized the seriousness of the situation.
Deng Rongfan's eyes darkened. "I didn't expect Lin Yusheng to be so cunning. Don't provoke her anymore. Just listen to my arrangements. Go back now."
Deng Xingwen was filled with resentment, but having caused such a disaster, she dared not say another word.
"Should we go back to the banquet hall, or go home?"
Deng Rongfan gave her a cold glance and said, "Of course I'll go back to the banquet hall. All the big shots in Lucheng are gathered here tonight. What would it look like if I left?"
After saying that, he left first. Deng Xingwen clenched her fists and secretly vowed, "Lin Yusheng, I won't let you get away with this."
Then she remembered that she still had leverage over Lin Yusheng, and she finally felt a little better.
Ever since Deng Xingwen's first gift caused trouble, Lu Jing's enthusiasm has been low. Although he would accept each gift, it was obvious to everyone that he wasn't really happy.
Seeing this, many people silently remembered the Deng family's actions.
Seeing that the time was right, Lin Yusheng went out, her bright smile and dazzling red dress making her stand out.
"Grandpa Lu, Yusheng has a gift to give you."
Lu Jing became interested and straightened his body slightly. He could tell that she only had respect in her eyes, not fear.
That's a bit different from other people.
"Oh? What is it?"
Lu Jing's voice softened, and everyone could tell that he quite liked the Lin family's daughter.
Incense.
Lu Jing was somewhat surprised, "How did you know I usually use incense?"
"When I was little, I attended Grandpa Lu's birthday banquet with my parents. I happened to smell the sandalwood scent on Grandpa Lu and remembered it," Lin Yusheng said in a clear and gentle voice.
Her story is so captivating that it makes you want to listen quietly to her.
"I found this in an alley in Jiangnan. Their family has been in the incense business since ancient times. They even received a plaque from an emperor. However, with the progress of the times, incense was gradually phased out, and their family declined. Fortunately, their skills are still there. It is a small gift but a big token of our appreciation. Please don't find it offensive, Grandpa Lu."
Lin Yusheng's words were full of girlish playfulness, like a fawn just entering the world for the first time, pure and beautiful, making people unable to help but like her.
Now, everyone's eyes were drawn to the box in Lin Yusheng's hand.
It was an exquisite wooden box, about the size of two palms.
"Then, Lin girl, can you bring it up for me to see?" Lu Jing was clearly different from before; his mood had improved considerably.
Lin Yusheng happily said, "Okay."
Then she took the box and went upstairs.
Because the Lu family was on a high platform, they had to go up several stairs.
Lin Yusheng was holding a box in her right hand and lifting her skirt with her left hand, about to step on it, when a large hand with distinct knuckles appeared in front of her.
She looked up in confusion and saw Lu Zechuan.
Lu Zechuan was handsome, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. He smiled and said softly, "I'll help you."
"Thank you," Lin Yusheng said generously.
She didn't place her hand directly on it, but instead placed her wrist.
She's already offended one member of the Lu family, Lu Zhengye; if another comes along, she won't be able to handle it.
Lin Yusheng handed the wooden box to Lu Jing, who exclaimed with delight as soon as he received it, "Oh, it's a sandalwood box."
"Yes."
Lu Jing's eyes flashed with anticipation. He opened it and smelled it. The sandalwood fragrance was wonderful.
He couldn't help but reach out and touch it; it was even more delicate than any incense he had ever bought before.
"Wow, this is even better than the ones I used before."
"I'm glad Grandpa Lu is happy."
Lin Yusheng breathed a sigh of relief, then leaned down to introduce to Lu Jing, "This fragrance is mainly based on sandalwood, and it also contains Qimeng fragrance, which is especially good for sleep."
Lu Jing laughed heartily and said, "Thank you for your thoughtfulness."
Lin Yusheng made a perfect exit, and Lu Jing's mood was completely improved because of the incense.
The banquet hall was no longer gloomy, and the atmosphere became much more lively.
Lin Yusheng glanced up and saw Lu Zhengye leaning against the second-floor railing. She wondered if he had seen her earlier.
She didn't dare linger her gaze for too long, after all, there were so many eyes watching.
After everyone had finished presenting their gifts, Lu Jing said he was tired and would go upstairs to rest, telling everyone to make themselves at home.
Just like in his previous life, he summoned several prominent business executives from Lucheng, including Lin Mu.
Lin Yusheng remembered that Deng Rongfan was among them in her past life, but now, he was no longer there.
Deng Rongfan, who was in the hall, turned completely pale when he saw this scene. He was both unwilling and afraid of the Lu family, so he could only sulk.
Lin Yusheng couldn't help but give a cold laugh upon seeing this.
Her smile completely enraged Deng Xingwen.
She strode over, glaring at him angrily. "Lin Yusheng, you did this on purpose! You're trying to harm my father!"
"See, you're daydreaming again. No wonder you sent the wrong gift."
Lin Yusheng's sly smile seemed incredibly irritating to Deng Xingwen.
Lin Yusheng did it on purpose. Since Deng Xingwen was so stupid, she didn't mind adding fuel to the fire.
"You bitch!" Deng Xingwen couldn't help but shove her in the stomach.
She controlled her strength; she had only intended to vent her anger and warn Lin Yusheng.
Unexpectedly, after staggering several steps, Lin Yusheng fell towards the champagne tower.
Deng Xingwen stared in shock until she saw Lin Yusheng's smile before she fell to the ground. Only then did she realize that she had fallen for his trick again.
The wine glass shattered on the floor, and Lin Yusheng, dressed in a red dress, lay sprawled among them, her skirt trailing on the ground. Her delicate calves were cut by the glass, and blood was seeping out.
Not only her calves, but also her palms pressed against the broken glass, the pain causing her beautiful eyes to redden and her eyes to well up with tears.
Deng Xingwen quickly explained to everyone, "It wasn't me, it wasn't her. She did it on purpose. She fell down by herself."
"Nonsense, I clearly saw you push her."
"I didn't use any force, you can believe me." Deng Xingwen was surrounded and being pointed at, and had long since lost her composure.
Deng Rongfan, seeing this, felt a pain in his chest from anger. Seeing that there was no one around, he took advantage of the chaos and left through the door.
Deng Xingwen just happened to see him leaving.
Her heart sank to the ground, and she was utterly speechless in the face of the accusations and gossip from those around her.
Lin Yusheng then realized that her parents and brother were not in the banquet hall.
She was surrounded by broken glass, and no one came to help her up immediately.
Seeing her own blood on the ground, Lin Yusheng gritted her teeth and stood up, supporting herself on the table.
Glass was embedded in her palm, and the pain made her sweat.
Even after she stood up, she still felt a little dizzy.
Just then, her waist tightened, her toes lifted off the ground, and with a half-spin, her feet landed back on the clean ground.
The familiar scent of sandalwood wafted to her nose, and Lin Yusheng's heart began to pound faster and faster.
She looked up and saw Lu Zhengye's excellent jawline and his as indifferent face as ever.
The unexpected turn of events made Lin Yusheng feel that the person in front of her was not real, and she couldn't help but call out his name, "Lu Zhengye?"
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