The banquet was on the sixth floor, and as soon as Jiang Nuan arrived, she felt out of place. She didn't particularly like such banquets.
But she was in a good mood tonight. She already knew who her biological parents were.
After the initial excitement, she quickly calmed down.
No wonder Lu Jincheng had said she resembled Jin Yan during the day; she was her mother.
Jiang Nuan curved her lips slightly. It was enough to know that her family was safe and healthy.
But Lu Qiaoyi...
Jiang Nuan didn't have time to think further; she had already reached the entrance.
The etiquette ladies at the door were checking invitation letters. Jiang Nuan handed hers over and activated her hidden earpiece.
"Miss, please come in!"
"Thank you!" Jiang Nuan walked inside.
"J, Li He hasn't arrived yet."
Jiang Nuan replied softly, "Okay! I know."
Jiang Nuan glanced at her phone and entered a set of data. The surveillance feeds for the entire building appeared on her phone.
"J, congratulations on finding your family. I couldn't help you much before, but this case is linked to an old case from decades ago. Can you delay your reunion?"
Jiang Nuan glanced around. Seeing no one, she said, "This time is quite fortunate! Alright! Grandpa also thinks the same; we need to clarify what happened back then."
"Yes! The case from that year is about to be uncovered. Thank you all for this time!" Unit One said.
Jiang Nuan replied, "It's also for myself."
"Right! I have another piece of news for you. The night after Liu Fei and his son died, Lu Qiaoyi returned to Modu and left the next day."
Jiang Nuan paused. "Really?"
Unit One said, "This was discovered while investigating Tan Wenbin. She did come back and stayed in a hotel."
Jiang Nuan narrowed her eyes and said, "Okay, I will pay attention to her every move."
She turned off the earpiece and walked inside.
A luxurious banquet, with food and wine displayed in abundance.
Elegant waiters with trays weaved through the crowd in formal wear. The men were in suits, and the women were adorned with jewels. Everyone wore smiles and conversed animatedly.
Jiang Nuan had already spotted the Lu family. She didn't go over. Since they couldn't acknowledge each other yet, no amount of eagerness would help; she could only wait.
Once the truth was revealed, everyone could live in peace.
"Jiang Nuan."
It was a very unfamiliar male voice, quite loud, as if seeking to draw the attention of the entire hall. And he succeeded in capturing the attention of most people.
Jiang Nuan turned around and looked at the man walking towards her. He had a refined demeanor, his features were not exceptionally handsome, but he exuded an air of roguish charm.
Jiang Nuan had no memory of this man. She had an excellent memory, and she definitely didn't know this man.
As the crowd turned, they also saw the stunningly beautiful Jiang Nuan. Jiang Nuan was wearing a black evening gown without any extra embellishments. She carried an elegant aura, radiating a cool, queenly presence that made her already fair skin glow like jade. Her confidence showcased her talent and outstanding demeanor with unrestrained grace.
"What a beautiful girl!"
"When did Modu get such a beautiful girl?"
"So beautiful! A simple black dress, unadorned, yet she outshines everyone."
Lu Qiaoyi, hearing the compliments, had a flicker of jealousy in her eyes. However, Jiang Nuan had to be ruined tonight.
Lu Chengs and Jin Yan wore proud expressions. They were their daughter's parents, and their steps unconsciously led them towards Jiang Nuan.
The man also reached Jiang Nuan and reached out, intending to touch her face. Jiang Nuan's expression sharpened, and she gracefully dodged the man's vulgar advance.
"Who are you?" Jiang Nuan's voice was extremely cold. As the man got closer, an unpleasant smell wafted towards her.
The man grinned greedily, looking at her beautiful face. "Jiang Nuan, why are you dodging? You are my woman. It's only natural for me to touch you. Or have you already fallen for another man after me."
"Oh! Let me guess, you ran out of prey in Jinshi, so you came to Modu to catch a wealthy husband. But I won't let you succeed tonight. Tonight, I'll tell everyone what kind of woman you are," the man said with an evil smile, looking at Jiang Nuan with ill intent.
Hearing this, Jin Yan and Lu Chengs' faces turned extremely unpleasant. Lu Jinyue and Lu Jincheng, the brothers, exchanged glances, their expressions equally grim.
Jiang Nuan's gaze swept over Lu Qiaoyi. Tonight, she had prepared a Hongmen Banquet for her. Very well, Lu Qiaoyi, you probably won't have a chance to watch the show.
"Damn, such a beautiful woman turned out to be promiscuous. I was so mesmerized just now, I was thinking of getting to know her later."
"Hmph!" A woman snorted coldly. "How many beautiful women are truly good?"
The surrounding criticisms had no effect on Jiang Nuan. She looked at the man with the sinister grin and asked, "Do you know me?"
The man was taken aback, then chuckled, "Jiang Nuan, we've shared many nights in hotels. How could I not know you?"
"Sir, can you be responsible for your words?" Jiang Nuan's clear, cold eyes held no emotion.
The man looked at her, feeling a little flustered. This woman seemed difficult to handle.
"Why can't I? Jiang Nuan, have you forgotten us..."
At this moment, Jiang Nuan suddenly moved. Her body's flexibility was astonishing. Her foot pressed directly onto the man's shoulder. The man was surprised by Jiang Nuan's strength and tried to struggle, but in an instant, he knelt before her. With a slight exertion of her foot, a "crack..."
"Ah..." The man let out a heart-wrenching scream. The onlookers felt their hearts clench. The man's shoulder was ruined! For a man like this, there was no need for further discussion.
"Ah... my shoulder hurts so much." The man glared at Jiang Nuan fiercely. "You bitch."
Jiang Nuan calmly replied, "Your shoulder is ruined. This is the price you pay for your actions. We had no grievances, yet you came out to slander my reputation. Now, we have a feud." Her unhurried voice was as cold as frost on a mountain peak, chilling everyone to the bone. At this moment, Jiang Nuan used her advantages to make herself shine. The man's kneeling posture was utterly servile!
Jiang Nuan smiled again. "Next, it will be your other arm. Only fools learn their lesson when crippled." As Jiang Nuan's foot moved, she kicked towards the man's other shoulder.
"Bang..." Before the man could react, he was sent flying a considerable distance.
The crowd: "..." Such terrifying strength.
Lu Qiaoyi's mouth was agape in shock. Was this still a woman? How could she possess such terrifying power? The calmer Jiang Nuan became, the more intense her anger grew. Jiang Nuan walked over. The man was already in so much pain that he regretted being born into this world.
"Next, it's your mouth. If it's ruined, you won't be able to insult others anymore." Her cold voice was like a spell, forming shackles around the man. He trembled as he watched Jiang Nuan approach. He was terrified; his arms were completely powerless. He knew they were ruined. "Wuwuwu..." he whimpered a few times, looking at Jiang Nuan and saying, "Don't hit me anymore, spare me! I was paid by someone to deliberately come and humiliate Miss Jiang."