Noticing Lin Yusheng's gaze, Lu Zhengye turned his head in this direction, and their eyes met with tenderness.
Lu Jiwen took the stage to speak.
"Thank you all so much for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my son's birthday party. I hope you all enjoy the food and have a great time. I also hope that you uncles, elders, brothers, and sisters will take good care of him in the future. Without further ado, I, Lu, would like to raise a toast to everyone."
"Mr. Lu is too kind. Young Mr. Lu has surpassed his predecessor. In the future, we will have to rely on Young Mr. Lu to lead us to wealth, hahaha."
Lu Jiwen loved flattery and instantly burst into hearty laughter.
"You've all flattered me. Let's not talk about anything else today, let's have a drink."
"Dry."
Lu Zhengye casually raised his glass and then downed the drink.
Xie Yuqiong had only recently emerged from her grief over Lu Zechuan. If it weren't for her youngest son and Jiang Yanqi's companionship, she would probably be heartbroken by now.
Jiang Yanqi's companionship filled her with gratitude.
She could tell that Lu Zhengye didn't really like her; he loved power and money more. In that case, she could be used as a pawn.
Xie Yuqiong stepped forward and said to everyone with a smile, "Since it's a banquet, how can there be no entertainment?"
"Yan Qi, would you like to play a song for everyone? Consider it your birthday gift to Xiao Ye."
Jiang Yanqi smiled gently, "Of course, Madam, you don't need to stand on ceremony with me. I'd be happy to play for Young Master Lu."
"That would be perfect."
Xie Yuqiong looked at Lu Zhengye, her resentment well disguised, "Xiaoye, Yan Qi has feelings for you, you should appreciate it."
Upon hearing this, everyone present turned their gaze toward Jiang Yanqi.
After Lu Zhengye made a name for himself, many people wanted to marry their daughters to him, but now it seems that Madam Lu already has a daughter-in-law she likes.
Although Lu Zhengye wasn't her biological son, they were still family after all.
Some were disappointed, while others were delighted.
Lu Zhengye smiled at Xie Yuqiong, but his eyes were indeed cold. "I can't appreciate it. I don't have that kind of artistic talent. I won't trouble Miss Jiang."
"It's no trouble at all. You don't need to appreciate it much. Just listen attentively. My feelings are all in the song," Jiang Yanqi said hastily, afraid that Lu Zhengye would refuse.
The crowd erupted in uproar, and some people started jeering, saying that this was a veiled declaration of affection.
Jiang Yanqi was at a loss because of everyone's teasing, and then blushed with embarrassment.
She tried to cover up her misunderstanding by saying, "I meant birthday wishes, please don't misunderstand."
"Oh~"
Jiang Yanqi blushed and lowered her head, her hands involuntarily twisting together.
This makes one's imagination run wild.
Jiang Yanqi was very satisfied with everyone's reaction. Even if Lu Zhengye didn't like her, as long as he didn't explicitly reject her, she would be more respected in Lucheng in the future.
After all, given Lu Zhengye's current strength and status, no one would want to miss out on currying favor with him.
Jiang Yanqi looked at Lu Zhengye cautiously.
The latter looked at her too, but his eyes were filled with undisguised mockery, as if he could see right through her thoughts.
"Ha!" Lu Zhengye sneered.
Jiang Yanqi's heart was pounding in her chest.
She had expected Lu Zhengye to refuse outright, but to her surprise, he said, "Okay, thank you, Miss Jiang."
Jiang Yanqi looked up in disbelief, her eyes brightening and even glistening with tears.
Has her Ah Ye finally reconciled with her?
Lin Yusheng, who was originally waiting for Jiang Yanqi to be proven wrong, was instead proven wrong by Lu Zhengye.
A fire ignited within her.
Lin Jingyu leaned closer, saying with a hint of schadenfreude, "I knew he wasn't a good person a long time ago."
Lin Yusheng glared at him.
Jiang Yuanshuang gave him a look that signaled him to shut up. If Lu Zhengye really made their precious daughter unhappy today, their family would leave immediately.
Before Jiang Yanqi could finish being happy, Lu Zhengye said, "Since Miss Jiang has honored me with her performance at my birthday banquet, I would also like to fulfill a wish of mine today, is that alright?"
"Of course, whatever your wish is, as long as it's within my power, I can help you achieve it."
Lu Zhengye gave a wicked smile. "Thank you."
Polite yet distant.
Jiang Yanqi looked at him with a happy expression, and then the next second, Lu Zhengye walked towards Lin Yusheng under everyone's gaze.
He is tall and has long legs, so he won't be overshadowed in a crowd.
Now no one knows what he's up to.
Lin Yusheng's clear and pure eyes reflected Lu Zhengye's figure as she watched him slowly approach her, her heart gradually racing.
"Bang, bang, bang."
Lu Zhengye stood in front of Lin Yusheng, extended his hand in a gentlemanly manner, and said with a smile, "I think Miss Lin is very beautiful. May I invite you to dance the opening dance?"
It was clearly a frivolous remark, but seeing his face, coupled with his status, made me feel honored.
The girls present all wished they could agree on Lin Yusheng's behalf.
Lin Yusheng understood the awkwardness of acting with acquaintances, and most importantly, it wasn't that no one knew about her relationship with Lu Zhengye.
People like Wen Shengyao had long been watching the show with expressions of amusement.
Lin Yusheng felt her face burning.
Lu Zhengye raised an eyebrow at him, his eyes smiling, and asked, "Is that alright?"
Jiang Yanqi clenched her fists; her face, beneath her exquisite makeup, had turned pale.
If her playing makes them both dance, then what is she?
Isn't she just doing all the work for someone else's benefit?
Although Lin Yusheng felt embarrassed, she enjoyed seeing Jiang Yanqi make a fool of herself, so she placed her hand in Lu Zhengye's palm.
Lu Zhengye gently grasped her hand, and as the warmth transferred, he wrapped his long arm around Lin Yusheng's slender waist.
The white skirt rubbed against the trousers, and the contrasting gazes of the black leather shoes and white high heels made it seem as if the two had already entered the hall of marriage.
Lu Zhengye looked at Jiang Yanqi and said, "Miss Jiang, thank you for your help."
Wen Nian couldn't stand it anymore. He wanted to speak up for Jiang Yanqi, but then he remembered Lu Zhengye's warning and could only grit his teeth in resentment.
Jiang Yanqi dared not lose her composure in public, so she forced a smile and said, "It's no trouble at all."
She walked to the piano, sat down, took a few deep breaths, and then played with tears in her eyes.
Lu Zhengye and Lin Yusheng were very close, dancing to the music.
The two are both good-looking and well-matched in terms of social standing. Lu Zhengye's only flaw has now been almost erased because of his strength. It seems that the two are truly a match made in heaven.
Many people are reminded of their news from back then, perhaps it was fate.
Jiang Yanqi said that her heart was in her music, but no one at the scene paid attention to her music.
Not to mention Lu Zhengye, whose eyes were glued to Lin Yusheng.
He didn't even know what piece Jiang Yanqi was playing.
As he spun around, Lu Zhengye held Lin Yusheng tightly and whispered in her ear, "Were you angry when I made her play?"
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