Chapter 35 Encounter

When Bai Yuan said "that big", she emphasized the tone, undoubtedly implying that Zhong Xue's current achievements were obtained through unfair transactions. The people watching the excitement around them suddenly looked subtle.

In recent years, Zhong Xue has indeed stepped half a foot into Linhai's upper class society, but she also had a lot of negative news in her early years. Those present were all well-known figures in Linhai, so they naturally knew how much was true and how much was false. They just turned a blind eye and showed support. In a word, Zhong Xue's image in front of the public can indeed bring them a lot of benefits, otherwise why would even Mr. Chang Yi invite her to this auction?

Zhong Xue seemed not to notice the strange looks. She smiled politely and was about to leave with Jiang Wu.

However, Jiang Wu did not move. He met Bai Yuan's gaze and said, "You could have just admitted that you were jealous of Zhong Xue, but you insisted on making up these unfounded stories. Are you feeling guilty?"

Bai Yuan was touched on a sore spot and laughed exaggeratedly, "I'm jealous of her? Why should I be jealous of her? I've had everything she has since I was born, so why should I be jealous of her? She should be jealous of me, right?"

Jiang Wu said calmly, "That's true. Your father is a first-generation rich man, so you are a second-generation rich man. Her father is not a first-generation rich man, so of course he can't be you. But even though she can't be you, she can be your father."

“Puff——”

There was a burst of laughter all around, and Zhong Xue couldn't help but purse her lips to hold back her laughter.

Bai Yuan had never suffered such public humiliation before, and she was about to slap Jiang Wu by grabbing her skirt. However, Jiang Wu had never had the rule that one should not lay hands on women, so he simply grabbed her wrist.

Bai Yuan's wrist was pinched so hard that it hurt. She said angrily, "...Let me go! Otherwise I will call for help!"

Jiang Wu shook her hand off with a hint of disdain. "I was young and ignorant before, so I didn't take it seriously. Miss Bai, don't take it seriously either, lest others think you are the one pursuing me."

Bai Yuan was furious, "You wish! Do you think you deserve it?"

Jiang Wu's expression was indifferent. "If I had wishful thinking, I shouldn't have thought of you. After all, I have a pearl by my side, how could I be so careless as to choose the fish eyes?"

Bai Yuan was about to speak, but Zhong Xue reminded her indifferently, "I heard that Mr. Chang has invited guests to the second floor today. We are used to the bickering between sisters, so don't scare the guests."

Bai Yuan's face changed slightly, and she obviously remembered this matter. Although she was superior to Zhong Xue, her family background was nothing compared to the real aristocratic families in Linhai, otherwise she would not have come here specially to show her presence. If she really offended some distinguished guest, even her father's apology would be useless.

When the two were in a stalemate, a nonchalant male voice suddenly came from the second floor above their heads, "It's okay, it's a good opportunity for me to see the elegance of the movie queen."

Everyone turned around and looked towards the second floor, only to see a tall man standing at the railing on the second floor. The man was wearing a black suit, had a handsome face, and a cold temperament. He was leaning slightly to one side and looking at the people below.

"Han Zhong?"

"It's actually President Han from Huayue. Didn't he say he never attends such events?"

"The heir of the Linhai Han family?"

“…”

There were murmurings all around, as if they were surprised that the distinguished guest Mr. Chang was talking about was actually this one from the Han family. After all, everyone knew that the Han family was close to the government and seldom attended such purely social events. This heir was even more famous for being aloof and basically did not attend non-business events. In the whole of Linhai, only the eldest son of the Zhou family who was kicked out of the family had a good relationship with him.

Jiang Wu looked up at Han Zhong on the second floor and was about to say hello, but the other party didn't even look at him. Instead, he stared straight at Zhong Xue beside him, so he had to shut up.

The eyes around her became subtle again, but Zhong Xue was only stunned at first, and then she smiled again, "President Han, please stop joking. We sisters haven't seen each other for a long time. I'm sorry that I disturbed President Han by joking."

"It's okay." Han Zhong looked at her quietly with his dark eyes, his expression was not gentle.

“…”

Jiang Wu looked at the one upstairs, then at the one next to him, feeling a little confused. Are these two in love?

Fortunately, the two did not look at each other for long, and the host of this charity auction finally showed up.

Chang Yi, who is almost sixty years old this year, has a face of a man in his early forties, with all black hair, bright eyes, and a warm face. He greeted everyone with a smile. If he was not sitting in a wheelchair and being pushed around, you would not be able to tell that he is a sixty-year-old man with poor health.

Jiang Wu glanced at the blanket on his knees and whispered to Zhong Xue, "What's wrong with his legs?"

"Polio paralysis caused lumbar paralysis. In the early years, vaccines were not so popular. Many people who contracted polio delayed treatment for decades, and eventually became permanently paralyzed."

Jiang Wu looked at the smooth light white luck on Chang Yi's body with a slightly deep gaze.

On the second floor, Bai Yuan walked slowly to Han Zhong, holding the hem of her skirt, and smiled dignifiedly, "Mr. Han, long time no see, do you still remember me? I am Bai Yuan."

Yao Ping nodded and smiled, "Ms. Bai, President Han doesn't like to be disturbed, please understand."

Bai Yuan's expression froze slightly, and she left with a wry smile. When she turned around, she found that Han Zhong's gaze was on Zhong Xue who was in the crowd on the first floor?

Her expression suddenly changed. Could it be that Han Zhong really fell in love with Zhong Xue? That was impossible!

At the same time, Zhong Xue also noticed this gaze. She looked up and saw the heir of the Han family on the second floor looking at this side with a dim gaze. No, he was looking at Jiang Wu beside her.

She retracted her gaze and asked Jiang Wu, "Do you know that President Han?"

Jiang Wuyi paused and hesitated for a moment, thinking that since Han Zhong pretended not to know him, he must have his reasons, so he replied, "I have heard of your name for a long time, but I am not familiar with you."

This seemingly non-answering tactic naturally did not fool Zhong Xue. She raised her eyebrows and asked, "Why does he keep looking at you?"

Jiang Wu subconsciously looked towards the second floor, but he only saw Han Zhong still standing by the railing, with only Yao Ping beside him. The two seemed to be talking about something. From a distance, a few groups of people were secretly looking at him with curiosity and fear. They all wanted to talk to him, but did not dare to get close.

He was puzzled. Didn’t he see it?

Zhong Xue looked at the confusion on his face, a sly look in her eyes, and she tiptoed to Jiang Wu's ear, "I'm telling you--"

"Um?"

Jiang Wu lowered his head unconsciously, and their heads overlapped each other. From behind it looked like they were kissing.

Han Zhong on the second floor saw this scene. He curled his hands that were holding the railing, and his dark eyes were still fixed on the two people huddled together downstairs.

"Didn't you say they were just hyping up their relationship?"

"Well... maybe it's because of a real relationship. There are indeed many such examples in the entertainment industry."

Han Zhong stared at Jiang Wu's profile downstairs and said coldly, "Idiot."

Yao Ping sighed inwardly, "Do you need me to call Mr. Jiang?"

"unnecessary."

“…”

Zhong Xue, who was downstairs, saw this scene from afar through Jiang Wu's shoulder and couldn't help but curl her lips, "Nothing, I just asked if you could accompany me to the bathroom?"

Jiang Wu naturally agreed, and the two walked out together.

Han Zhong on the second floor frowned slightly when he saw this scene.