"So it's Tingchen," she said with a hint of elder concern in her tone, "This kid seems to be quite busy lately. I've also met Nanxue a few times, and she seems like a nice kid."
She asked tentatively, "What is she busy with now? I heard she has some dealings with Hua Yun?"
Old Master Jiang put down his teacup and glanced at Madam Su, with something indescribable in his eyes.
"Nanxue, what she's busy with right now is not simple." He paused, his tone filled with approval, "She's a capable and opinionated girl. As for Huayun, we do have some cooperation, and it's not just ordinary cooperation."
Mrs. Su heard the hidden meaning in the words, which was telling her that Ning Nanxue now had an unusual background and she should not think of touching her easily.
She was unwilling in her heart, but she had to keep it together.
"Really? That's really amazing." She changed the subject and went back to Su Yao, "Speaking of which, Yaoyao is also sincere to Tingchen..."
"Let the young people deal with their own affairs." Old Master Jiang interrupted her, his tone flat, "We, as the elders, can just watch. The Jiang family knows everything about Tingchen. Whatever decision he makes, the Jiang family will support him."
This is quite clear.
Mrs. Su now completely understood that the old man of the Jiang family was determined to protect Ning Nanxue.
She took a deep breath, still with that decent smile on her face: "Uncle Jiang is right, I've been thinking too much. Then I won't disturb your rest." She stood up and said goodbye.
"Goodbye." Old Master Jiang didn't keep her.
Mrs. Su walked out of the gate of the Jiang family's old house, got into the car, and took off the smile on her face, leaving only fatigue.
Meanwhile, Fu Chen was preparing for his engagement party with Xu Zhiru. He needed to stabilize the Fu family, he needed allies, and he needed a gesture. Engagement was undoubtedly the best way to do that.
Xu Zhiru was so happy when she heard the news that she almost flew into a trance. Engagement! Finally, they were getting engaged!
No matter what Fu Chen's reason was, she could finally stand by his side with a clear conscience.
She smiled at herself in the mirror, with a smile that contained pride and a hint of imperceptible madness.
The engagement party was held at the city's finest hotel. The venue was decorated with grandeur and lavishly decorated with flowers, and all the guests were well-known figures.
Su Yao entered the venue holding Mrs. Su's arm. She was indeed dressed up carefully today. Her dress was haute couture and her smile was impeccable.
She did not come as the eldest daughter of the Su family, but under the name of "Fu's investor".
As soon as she entered, she went straight to Fu Chen. Fu Chen was talking to a few businessmen, and when he saw Su Yao coming over, he showed a polite smile on his face.
"Fu Chen, congratulations." Su Yao's voice was a little sweet, and she leaned slightly towards Fu Chen, looking quite close.
"Thank you." Fu Chen responded without moving much and keeping his distance.
Su Yao didn't mind. She just wanted everyone to see that she had a special relationship with the Fu family.
She spoke a few words to Fu Chen, her voice neither too loud nor too soft, just loud enough for the people around her to hear her mention that "the Su family will support the Fu family for a long time" and something like "it will definitely be good to cooperate in the future."
She knew that these words spread quickly and would eventually reach the ears of those who should hear them.
As she spoke, she glanced towards the entrance.
She was waiting, waiting for that person to appear.
Soon, there was movement at the entrance, and everyone looked in that direction.
Jiang Tingchen was wearing a well-tailored suit, standing straight with a gentle smile on his face.
He did not hold his female companion's arm, but slightly turned sideways, protecting Ning Nanxue beside him in a position closer to the inside.
Ning Nanxue wore a simple evening dress today, without any extra decorations, which looked very refreshing.
There was no special expression on her face, and she just walked quietly beside Jiang Tingchen.
As soon as they came in, the surroundings suddenly became brighter and everyone's attention was drawn to them.
The smile on Su Yao's face froze for a moment, but soon recovered, but the light in her eyes was not very friendly.
Xu Zhiru stood beside Fu Chen with a winning smile on her face.
She looked at Ning Nanxue with a hint of provocation in her eyes.
Ning Nanxue just nodded at her without any emotional fluctuation.
Su Yao watched from the side, unable to suppress the fire in her heart.
She took a breath and interrupted.
"Tingchen, Miss Ning." She looked at Ning Nanxue, the hostility in her eyes quite obvious. "Miss Ning is really glorious now. Fu and Ning companies will cooperate in the future. I wonder if Miss Ning, 'Huayun's friend', can help more?"
These words sound like concern for cooperation, but in fact they are indirectly saying that Ning Nanxue is where she is today thanks to Jiang Tingchen. They also want to sow discord between Ning Nanxue and Jiang Tingchen, implying that Ning Nanxue will use Jiang Tingchen for the sake of her own company.
At the same time, she was also showing off her relationship with Fu Chen and the weight of the Su family in the Fu family to Jiang Tingchen.
"Ning only cooperates with people who are trustworthy."
Jiang Tingchen didn't look at Su Yao again. He nodded to Fu Chen and Xu Zhiru, then took Ning Nanxue to the other guests.
He kept Ning Nanxue by his side the whole time, and when talking to people, he always introduced them first as "This is my fiancée, Ning Nanxue."
Su Yao stood there, feeling the surrounding discussions like needles piercing her body. She clenched her fists, her nails almost digging into her flesh.
She thought that by revealing her identity as "Fu's investor" and being so close to Fu Chen, she could at least let Jiang Tingchen see her value.
But what was the result? He didn't even look at her and just gave her such a harsh word.
She was not convinced and stared at the backs of Jiang Tingchen and Ning Nanxue. The resentment in her eyes almost turned into reality.
Ning Nanxue! It's Ning Nanxue again! Why does everyone revolve around her? Why does everything go her way?
Seeing her daughter's unhappy expression, Madam Su gently pulled her aside and whispered, "Okay, stop looking."
Su Yao didn't move, but just gritted her teeth, with overwhelming hatred in her heart.
She would never let it go like this! Never!
At the engagement party, Xu Zhiru held Fu Chen's arm with a flawless smile, but she could not miss the look Su Yao gave Fu Chen from the corner of her eyes.
As soon as the banquet ended and they returned to the villa, Xu Zhiru took off her disguise, rubbed her sore ankle, and said, "Ah Chen, the way Su Yao looked at you today, didn't you feel anything?"
Fu Chen was untying his tie. He paused for a moment, then returned to normal: "What's that look in her eyes?"
"What's that look? It's almost as if 'I'm attracted to you' is written all over her face." Xu Zhiru snorted, "The Su family's money isn't taken for free. You'd better find out what she's up to."
Fu Chen casually threw his tie on the sofa, sat down, and poured himself a glass of water: "You think too much. Su Yao wants to use me to stimulate Ning Nanxue and show off the Su family's financial strength in front of Jiang Tingchen. It's just business, don't take it too seriously."
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