Lu Jingyan was not surprised by Feng Yunzhou's actions. He looked at Shi Wan, who was talking with his mother, with eyes full of love.
Then, he spoke lazily, "Two billion."
The number caused an uproar among everyone present, including Shi Wan. She frowned after hearing the number. He didn't value money, and even if he were rich, he wouldn't squander it like this.
The Lu family's wealth and influence are second to none in China. Everyone in Kyoto knows that when Lu Jingyan took over the Lu family business at a young age, the family had already been passed down for more than ten generations.
In addition, the Lu family has never had any internal power struggles, so many people don't really know how much wealth the Lu family actually has.
Feng Yunzhou is a top-tier nobleman in the capital. For decades, the Feng family could rival the Lu family, but in the last ten years or so, the main branch of the Feng family and several collateral branches have been embroiled in internal strife.
If it weren't for Old Madam Feng's protection, Feng Yunzhou might have ended up like his younger sister, wandering the streets at a young age.
Just a few years ago, the young Feng Yunzhou defeated several collateral branches in one fell swoop, gradually recovered the scattered Feng family assets, and brought the Feng family back to the top of the capital.
Because of Feng Yunzhou's decisive and ruthless methods in the business world, coupled with his extremely cunning and shrewdness, most of the companies that have dealt with him have ended up being merged or acquired.
In addition, his power has grown stronger in recent years. In the capital and the new capital, few families dare to provoke the Feng family, except for Lu Jingyan, who has broadened their horizons today.
Lu Jingyan gave a faint smile and glanced at Feng Yunzhou. "Still following?"
Feng Yunzhou pursed his thin lips and remained silent, his aura becoming increasingly oppressive.
Lu Jingyan spoke with a hint of sarcasm, "Then thank you for your kind offer, President Feng. My girlfriend will definitely be very happy."
After speaking, he stood up, patted the dust-free corner of his clothes, and then, as if suddenly remembering something, looked at Feng Yunzhou meaningfully, "Thank you for the opportunity, Mr. Feng. I wish you and Mrs. Feng a long and happy marriage."
The crowd didn't understand Lu Jingyan's last sentence, but it was quickly forgotten. Instead, they focused on the fact that Lu Jingyan had won the bid for the green diamond for a staggering 2 billion.
In the hotel corridor, Lu Jingyan gently embraced Shi Wan as they slowly entered the private elevator, while Feng Yunzhou watched closely from behind as the two left in each other's arms.
Lin Yue gently tugged at Lin Zhiyu and whispered in her ear, "Cousin, a friend of mine just told me that she used to see Shi Wan and her husband together when she was in Y country."
"Moreover, it seems that the two were dating at that time, and Shi Wan's return to China was probably for her brother-in-law."
Lin Zhiyu looked in the direction Shi Wan had left with a sinister gaze, her face somewhat gloomy, and her red lips were deeply bitten, leaving a mark.
Shi Wan... Why?! She's clearly just a substitute, what right does she have to stand higher than her and receive more love?
This auction may have answered her questions. But she can't back down; if she does, there will be no turning back.
She and her mother needed to gain a foothold in the Lin family, and the only way to achieve this was to marry Feng Yunzhou.
Even if Feng Yunzhou and Shi Wan had some kind of relationship in the past, from now on she cannot allow Feng Yunzhou to meet Shi Wan, nor can she allow this woman to have such an easy time in the Lu family!
Thinking of how Lu Jingyan doted on Shi Wan at the banquet, and how Madam Lu treated Shi Wan as if she loved her even more than her own daughter, she was overjoyed.
This caused Lin Zhiyu to clench her hands tightly, her long nails digging into her palms, making her fingertips even paler, and a flash of resentment suddenly appeared in her eyes.
Suddenly remembering something, he turned to Lin Yue and asked, "Miss Ye, has your health almost fully recovered?"
Lin Yue hummed in agreement, then, as if remembering something, asked suspiciously, "Cousin, she's already in such a state, I'm afraid she's beyond help."
"Xiaoyue, we should go and visit this Miss Ye."
After saying that, she walked towards the door under Lin Yue's puzzled gaze, then put on a sweet and proper smile and took the arm of Feng Yunzhou who had just come out.
...
The news that Lu Jingyan spent lavishly to win the favor of a beauty at the banquet instantly became a trending topic, and the news spread like wildfire throughout Kyoto.
Many of those who were there went back and vividly described the scene to those who hadn't attended, while others regretted turning down the banquet and missing the Kyoto Grand Theatre.
The Kyoto elite circle has always had its share of onlookers, and everyone turned their attention to Lu Jingyan's mysterious girlfriend.
Meanwhile, the person involved in the controversy was leisurely sitting at the Genting Club.
Seeing the various posts flooding the internet, and occasionally scrolling through the tens of thousands of comments and reposts, Zhao Zhilin looked at Lu Jingyan with a wistful expression, "You've already spent a fortune on a diamond ring, when are you planning to get married?"
Upon hearing this, Chu Ningxuan, sitting on the opposite sofa, narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at Lu Jingyan with a hint of inquiry. "Xiao Wan is still young, and she doesn't have any parents to arrange her marriage. I think she can grow up a bit more..."
The last sentence was basically a low, mocking remark made in a voice that Lu Jingyan couldn't hear.
Ever since they learned that Xiao Wan might be her aunt's daughter, the whole family has doted on Wan Wan.
However, because the news of her aunt's passing might upset her grandmother, she never dared to acknowledge her.
Although during this period, my sister-in-law often used the excuse of inviting Shi Wan to the house to restore famous paintings, so that the family members could have more opportunities to get to know Wanwan.
Although he only met Wanwan because of Lu Jingyan, he already knew about Lu Jingyan's feelings for Shi Wan before.
However, she is the only younger sister in their generation, and they just want to make up for the lack of family affection she has received over the years. He and his older brother do not want her to get married so soon.
Chu Ningxuan secretly glanced at Lu Jingyan, only to see him raise his hand and take a sip of wine from his glass. Chu Ningxuan thought to himself that Lu Jingyan probably hadn't heard the second half of what he had just said.
Unfortunately, his best friend and confidant had nothing but good hearing.
His cold gaze swept over Chu Ningxuan, and he almost gritted his teeth as he said, "Chu Ningxuan."
Zhao Zhilin glanced at Chu Ningxuan, whose expression was strange. "Do you have feelings for Shi Wan? Brother, you shouldn't mess with your friend's wife. Don't blame me for not warning you."
Chu Ningxuan took a sip of red wine, but choked on it when he heard Zhao Zhilin's words. "Old Zhao, what nonsense are you spouting! Do you think I'm that kind of person?!"
Zhao Zhilin carefully examined Chu Ningxuan and Lu Jingyan, and said in a light tone, "That's true. If I were Shi Wan, I would also choose Lu Jingyan."
"Old Zhao! What do you mean? I'm a universally acknowledged handsome man, and countless young girls are chasing after me to confess their feelings!"
Chu Ningxuan glared angrily at Zhao Zhilin, but then felt a chill run down the back of his neck, and his previous confidence vanished instantly.
“I told you Wanwan is still young and it’s not appropriate for her to get married so early, how did you escalate it to a personal attack? Brother Ji…you have to help me.”
Chu Ningxuan shouted exaggeratedly as he looked at Ji Chu, while Ji Chu casually gave him a few perfunctory replies.
Ji Chu, who is usually serious and gentle, was now drinking the wine on the table one glass after another, looking unsettled.
Lu Jingyan gave Chu Ningxuan a wink, and Chu Ningxuan quickly stepped forward and snatched the wine glass from Ji Chu's hand.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com