Jiang Nuan looked at her deeply and said, "Miss Lu, I believe you, but I also believe my own eyes and ears."
These words left Lu Qiaoyi unsure how to respond.
She gave an awkward smile and shyly glanced at Mu Jiuchen.
This man was always the center of attention, no matter where he was.
"Nuannuan, the banquet has started, let's go have fun," she said, adding a thought to defuse the crisis of the evening.
It was hateful that Jiang Nuan was so skilled, which prevented her subsequent plans from proceeding, forcing her to act as opportunities arose.
She had never dreamed that Mu Xue would come tonight, let alone Mu Jiuchen. With Mu Jiuchen present, Mu Xue wouldn't dare to cause trouble for Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan recalled what Number One had said and temporarily put aside her doubts. Lu Qiaoyi's approach to her could not simply be to make friends.
There had to be another motive.
"Okay!" Jiang Nuan's tone softened.
Lu Qiaoyi breathed a sigh of relief.
Mu Jiuchen, however, glanced at her, wondering if she really trusted Lu Qiaoyi so much.
What the woman had said when she was being taken away was the truest.
Jiang Nuan looked at Mu Jiuchen and Rong Yin. "Are you coming together?"
Rong Yin: "...Of course."
He instantly stood by Jiang Nuan's side.
"Nuannuan, you're my date tonight!"
Jiang Nuan looked at him, wondering when she had agreed to be his date.
Mu Jiuchen's gaze deepened, wanting to kick Rong Yin away.
Jin Yan looked at Jiang Nuan and breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing she was unharmed.
"Nuannuan, have fun!"
"Okay, Madam!" Jiang Nuan looked at her deeply, pursed her lips, and gave a slight smile.
With her mind prepared, seeing them again was calmer than she had anticipated. She was accustomed to relying on herself for everything, which was why her mood was so peaceful.
The minor interlude earlier did not affect everyone's mood.
As the banquet began, everyone continued to eat, drink, and have fun.
The banquet became even more lively with the arrival of Rong Yin and Mu Jiuchen.
Lu Jincheng specifically attended to Rong Yin and Mu Jiuchen, as well as Jiang Nuan.
Mu Jiuchen and Rong Yin stood on either side of Jiang Nuan.
"Nuannuan, eat shrimp."
Mu Jiuchen and Rong Yin simultaneously placed shrimp onto Jiang Nuan's plate.
Lu Qiaoyi's face darkened. She was also beautiful, so why were these two men's eyes only on Jiang Nuan!
Bitch, only knows how to seduce men!
Jiang Nuan's beautiful eyes swept over the two of them. "I'll get it myself?"
Rong Yin and Mu Jiuchen, behind her, glared at each other!
Mu Jiuchen was about to speak when Lu Jincheng, seeing the potential for a fight between the two magnates, quickly stepped between them and said, "Ninth Master, Third Young Master, let's sit over there. We've already gotten plenty of the food Nuannuan likes."
Mu Jiuchen swallowed the words he was about to say.
The group sat down by the window, and the guests at the banquet craned their necks to watch them, but no one dared to approach and disturb them.
The aura of the two magnates was too imposing, making them afraid to get close.
Compared to the others who were lost in their own thoughts, Jiang Nuan contentedly enjoyed her meal.
After more than ten minutes, she put down her chopsticks and picked up her lemon water. Lu Qiaoyi quickly sneered, "Nuannuan, that's for washing your hands."
Jiang Nuan slowly looked up at her. "I know. Although I was born poor, I wouldn't embarrass myself at a banquet like this. But thank you for your kind reminder, Yiyi." Her ethereal voice held little emotion, calm as water.
Lu Qiaoyi's expression immediately soured. Her deliberate reminder only made her seem more distant from Jiang Nuan.
After washing her hands, Jiang Nuan looked at the group. "You all continue eating. I'm full and need some air."
Just now, Number One had told her that Li He and the Yang family patriarch had arrived.
Jiang Nuan walked with her gaze straight ahead. She needed to go to the restroom. Her formal gown had a folded hem, making it convenient to move.
As she walked away, people around her wanted to get to know her, as approaching Mu Jiuchen and landing a business deal could mean years of less struggle.
However, seeing Jiang Nuan's cold expression, no one dared to strike up a conversation.
She exited the banquet hall and went to the restroom. As she emerged, Number One's voice reached her. "J, Li He has entered the venue, he came with Yang Tiancheng."
Jiang Nuan: "Okay!"
"Sister." Suddenly, a beautiful young girl blocked her path.
Jiang Nuan looked at the young girl before her. She was very cute and had a pure smile, but she didn't know who she was.
"You are..."
"Sister, I'm Jiang Muyu. Do you know who I am now? I just saw Jiang Muyan design for you to be captured. She's really bad, wanting to ruin your reputation, she's truly awful." The young girl's tone was innocent, and her pure smile was disarming.
Jiang Nuan had heard from her grandfather. She was the granddaughter of her grandfather's sister's family. That grandmother had two sons and one daughter, and they had four granddaughters. This Jiang Muyu was the daughter of the eldest son.
Jiang Nuan nodded. "Grandpa mentioned you, but Xiaoyu, I'm busy right now. I'll find you later."
Jiang Nuan was eager to meet Li He.
"Sister, can I follow you then?" Jiang Muyu looked at her kindly and wanted to get closer to her. She was very cool when she hit people earlier.
Jiang Nuan said, "Let's go."
"Thank you, Sister!" Jiang Muyu happily followed behind Jiang Nuan.
She looked at Jiang Nuan, who, despite bringing her along, still had a cold look in her eyes. However, she wasn't the foolish Jiang Muyan.
Opposing Jiang Nuan always meant suffering losses. With so much property from their great-uncle, how could it all be taken by one person? If their great-uncle could give some to their grandmother, then they would all have it.
"Sister, why hasn't Great-Uncle brought you back yet? We're all very curious about you?"
Jiang Nuan's steps were a bit hurried, and her answer was perfunctory: "I'll be back in a while. I'm a bit busy during this time."
When Jiang Nuan returned to the banquet, she saw Lu Chengs speaking with an elderly man.
This person was the Yang family patriarch, Yang Tiancheng. The old man was vigorous and had a friendly smile.
Standing beside him was a man over six feet tall, with a straight posture and an imposing aura. His sword-like eyebrows were like sharp blades, his features were resolute, and his cold, deep eyes were the most striking. DAFENG NOVEL NETWORK
He wore a pure black suit and stood tall, exuding an aura that could conquer mountains and rivers.
The moment Jiang Nuan looked over, Li He also looked at her. In his sharp gaze, a murderous intent was evident.
As she got closer to the group, Jiang Nuan's pupils suddenly trembled. She seemed to have seen this Li He somewhere before.
He looked several years younger in the photo Number One had given her.
Had she seen him during a mission?
As Jiang Nuan approached them, Li He suddenly attacked her.
His fist was like the wind, swiftly striking towards Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan's eyes sharpened, and she quickly dodged to the side. Li He's punch missed, his gaze flickered, and a smile appeared on his lips. As he retracted his hand, he switched to a claw attack towards Jiang Nuan's face, speaking flirtatiously, "What a beautiful face! I like it!"
"Hmph! You old lecher!" Jiang Nuan's eyes erupted with a fierce aura, and she kicked towards Li He's waist.