Lu Qianzhou was always on the move, and Yan Xia didn't see him often. Even when they occasionally ran into each other in the villa, they would act as if the other didn't exist. When they were in the same space, it was as if they had turned each other into transparent people.
She didn't even have Lu Qianzhou's contact information. All the instructions when they weren't meeting were conveyed by Wen Liang.
One day, Wen Liang took her to do a styling. She heard that Lu Qianzhou was going to take her to a charity auction gala to make an appearance.
After all, Third Master Lu was a well - known great philanthropist. Going there today meant inheriting Third Master Lu's charity cause.
When Yan Xia got in the car after getting ready, Lu Qianzhou, who had been well - prepared for a while, just glanced at her sideways.
"You're not bad to look at."
Yan Xia was both angry and amused. However, Lu Qianzhou had extremely high standards. After all, having seen so many beautiful things, it was easy to get aesthetic fatigue. Moreover, he hated overly gaudy things the most. When he said she was not bad to look at, it actually meant she was extremely stunning.
Yan Xia was wearing a sky - blue evening dress tonight. Her bobbed hair was slightly curled. There was a teardrop - shaped long earring on her right ear. Her makeup was light, and her styling was simple yet elegant.
"Have you read about Shengshi's new project?" Lu Qianzhou asked her with his head down, looking at the data on the computer.
"Yeah." She had naturally been keeping an eye on it. Since the change of ownership of Shengshi half a year ago, with Fang Jiangyi's efforts, its market value had skyrocketed and it had risen to the top ten in the country.
Lu Qianzhou had seen Fang Jiangyi's capabilities clearly from the very beginning.
Yan Xia said sarcastically, "The project was already being negotiated when my father was still alive. He just took advantage of the situation."
"Fang Jiangyi will also be there tonight."
"I know." If he weren't going, she wouldn't have agreed to attend so readily.
"There will be a good show tonight. You're the protagonist. You have to perform well," Lu Qianzhou said with a smile, looking at her sideways. His two tiger teeth were faintly visible. "Miss Cheng, you mustn't mess up my show."
Yan Xia thought that although she couldn't figure out Lu Qianzhou's temper, he was like a gentle breeze, always extremely gentle and never losing his temper.
Representing the great philanthropist Lu Huaili, she got out of the car with Lu Qianzhou and immediately caught everyone's attention.
Most people praised and fawned over Lu Qianzhou. Yan Xia knew that the media loved the unusual. Since she had only shown up in Shoujing as Lu Sheng for a few weeks, people were mostly curious about her.
She ignored the surrounding gazes and followed Lu Qianzhou straight into the inner hall.
This charity gala was hosted by the Ding couple. The couple had been focusing on charity and public - welfare causes for many years. Many celebrities and socialites had connections with them. Whether sincerely or not, they all showed some respect for the public - welfare cause.
Yan Xia knew the Ding couple, but today, it had to be a first - time meeting.
"Do you know what to call me?" Lu Qianzhou suddenly asked.
Lu Qianzhou was especially charming tonight. Dressed in a formal suit, he had a straight and imposing figure. Especially in front of outsiders, he never smiled easily. There seemed to be bright starlight from outside the window in his eyes. He was truly an abstinent - style male god.
Yan Xia pursed her lips and called out, "Third Brother."
Lu Qianzhou separated from her and quickly disappeared into the crowd.
The auction gala hadn't started yet. Yan Xia found a seat in a corner and sat down, waiting quietly for the gala to begin.
Soon, she spotted Fang Jiangyi rushing over in the crowd.
She remained calm on the surface, but actually, she was nervous. Her heart was pounding uncontrollably. After the warning from Lu Qianzhou last time, she had to make an appearance in front of Fang Jiangyi without exposing herself.
However... Fang Jiangyi, who hadn't had any gossip for more than half a year, actually came with a female companion today.
The girl was affectionately holding his arm, which, in the eyes of outsiders, was a claim of sovereignty.
He was wearing a pure - white suit tonight, looking calm and reserved. His deep double - eyelids made him look a bit like people from the South Seas.
His female companion was a new face. Yan Xia had never seen her before.
The infatuated Fang Jiangyi finally brought a female companion. This rare piece of gossip—had he finally given up on his comatose fiancée?
It was really a pity that such a high - quality eligible bachelor had been guarding a brain - dead fiancée. After all, this kind of care was only a responsibility, not an obligation.
"Is the woman beside Fang Jiangyi his girlfriend?"
"I think so. He hasn't had any gossip for so many years. He's always been guarding that paralyzed fiancée. Such a devoted man, but he had to get involved with such a hypocritical family."
The whispering voices were ringing in her ears and she couldn't get rid of them.
Yan Xia's gaze suddenly turned sharp. It was really ridiculous. Being framed until her family was ruined was bad enough, but now she also had to bear false fabrications and slander. Sure enough, the mouths of the dead were the most air - tight.
"Miss Lu, what a coincidence," someone approached her from the side.
Yan Xia turned her head and saw Shangguan Yao, who she had met once.
"Why, don't you recognize me? I'm..."
"Shangguan Yao," Yan Xia answered him first.
"So you still remember me," Shangguan Yao said, smiling contentedly. "I didn't expect to see you here. If I'm not wrong, Miss Lu's real name is Lu Sheng."
It seemed that he had investigated her in advance.
"I originally wanted to have a good competition with Miss Lu that day, but unexpectedly you left first. Is Third Master Lu here today?"
She said briefly, "Today I'm only representing my father."
"The gala is starting. I'll leave first."
Shangguan Yao still wanted to say something to get closer to her, but the auction gala was about to start. She saw Lu Qianzhou in the distance, called out "Third Brother" and walked towards him.
"Who is that Shangguan Yao?" Yan Xia frowned as she got closer to Lu Qianzhou.
Lu Qianzhou looked cold and aloof. "Stay away from people you shouldn't get involved with."
"Did you know that Fang Jiangyi brought a female companion tonight? Who is that woman? Is his secret lover finally in the spotlight?"
"So what?" Lu Qianzhou said with a smile. "Does it bother you?"
Yan Xia lowered her head. "I just can't stand his hypocritical act. He got the reputation of being infatuated because of my sister. Now that my sister is in a coma, she still has to bear the scolding from the outside world. It's really ironic."