The dinner at the main building of the Lu family started on time.
All kinds of luxury cars were parked at the entrance. The Lu family really spared no expense this time and invited many well - known figures.
By the time Lu Jinsheng arrived, most of the guests were already there. He opened the back - seat door and helped the woman inside out.
A crowd had gathered around the black Maybach. Some were guests who hadn't had the chance to go in yet, while others were coming out.
Among them, Lin Zhirou had arrived at the banquet early. She was wearing a light - pink evening gown that accentuated her curvy figure. However, perhaps the light pink made her skin tone look worse. Since she wasn't very fair, it made her skin look a bit sallow.
Holding a glass of red wine in her hand, she stood on the steps, her eyes fixed intently on the car.
The woman who got out of the car had fair skin that looked even more translucent under the streetlights. The black evening dress fit her perfectly. Her long legs and slender waist made all the other women envious.
Shen Jianyi supported Lu Jinsheng as they walked towards the banquet hall. She glanced at Lin Zhirou out of the corner of her eye, then shifted her gaze back expressionlessly. The two entered the banquet.
At this moment, Lin Zhirou tightly gripped the wine glass, glaring at the entrance with gritted teeth. She wished she could crush the glass right then.
Inside the banquet hall.
Lu Ziqian was leaning on his snake - headed walking stick. From afar, he saw his son and daughter - in - law. He frowned but tried to maintain a smile as he walked over slowly.
"Jinsheng, go and chat with the other company presidents. Let Jianyi go and play with the other socialites for a while."
Lu Jinsheng frowned slightly. It was obvious that his father wanted to separate them. They had just entered the banquet, and Lu Ziqian couldn't wait any longer.
Just as he was about to say something, Shen Jianyi beside him let go of his hand. The woman didn't seem bothered by the words. With a calm expression, she whispered in his ear, "Go."
After all, this was a family banquet with many young masters from other prominent families. If he stayed glued to Shen Jianyi all the time, people would surely make fun of them.
Moreover, with Lu Ziqian causing trouble, it would be difficult for them to stay together even if they didn't want to be separated.
Lu Jinsheng gave her a few simple instructions and then walked towards the other end.
What worried Shen Jianyi most now was the matter of the ship. She scanned the entire banquet hall but didn't see Lu Ming or Lu Suowei.
Logically speaking, since it was a family banquet, they definitely wouldn't be absent. The only reason they didn't come was probably because they were transporting the chips. They must be secretly following the ship to prevent any accidents.
Shen Jianyi lifted the hem of her dress and walked to a corner. She sat down on the sofa and pulled the train of her dress over to avoid tripping others.
There were still three hours left until the ship set sail. It only took half an hour to get from the main building of the Lu family to the dock without traffic. She had to find a way to get away quickly. Time was running out for her.
While she was deep in thought.
A girl in a pink dress walked towards her. Shen Jianyi didn't look up or greet her. She was still lost in her own thoughts.
"Shen Jianyi, why are you sitting here alone? Isn't Jinsheng with you?"
Shen Jianyi was pulled back to reality by the woman's voice. She lifted her eyelids and met Lin Zhirou's eyes with light - colored contact lenses, which looked a bit dull.
"..."
She ignored her. Shen Jianyi originally didn't want to provoke Lin Zhirou. Although Lin Zhirou wasn't very capable, she was extremely clingy.
If she provoked her now, it would be a miracle if she could get away within two hours, let alone before the end of the banquet.
Shen Jianyi turned her head and moved to the side.
Maybe Shen Jianyi's silence gave Lin Zhirou a lot of confidence. She leaned over and sat down next to Shen Jianyi.
Shaking the wine glass in her hand with a hint of hostility in her eyes, she spoke with a personal bias. "It seems that your relationship with Jinsheng isn't as perfect as the rumors say. Jinsheng actually left you here alone."
Knowing that Lu Ziqian was very hostile towards Shen Jianyi, but Lu Jinsheng didn't stay with her. This clearly showed that Lu Jinsheng didn't care about her feelings.
Lin Zhirou didn't know where her confidence came from. She thought that everything Lu Jinsheng had done before was just an act. He pretended to be in a loving relationship in public and used his legitimate wife to fend off many admirers.
But she forgot one thing. Lu Jinsheng was originally a heartless person. He didn't fall in love with anyone.
The Lu Jinsheng in front of her was just a poor man. Even if he created an image of a loving couple in public, so what? He still left her here without any concern.
Lin Zhirou's thoughts had flown out of the window. She was even living in the world she had imagined in her head. Since she learned that the mission had failed, her mental state had been a bit unstable.
Hearing her words, Shen Jianyi scoffed but didn't reply.
Lin Zhirou frowned and was about to speak when she was interrupted by Lu Ziqian, who had just arrived.
"Zhirou, come with me."
Lin Zhirou knew very well that Lu Ziqian was paving the way for her relationship. She lifted the hem of her dress and followed him, swaying away.
Watching her leaving back, Shen Jianyi let out a sigh of relief. Fortunately, she hadn't argued with her just now. This Lin Zhirou had quite an imagination. Without saying a single word, she had come up with a whole drama in her head.
Shen Jianyi looked at the clock on the wall. Half an hour had passed. She had to find a way to leave here.
At this moment.
Lu Jinsheng was chatting with the president of Zhang's Group about work. The two of them were smiling and very polite.
They really hit it off. Their views were almost the same, and they also planned to have a meal together after the banquet to get to know each other better.
Just as Lu Jinsheng was about to hand over his business card, Lin Zhirou walked over from somewhere. She moved slowly and leaned against Lu Jinsheng, naturally wrapping her arm around his.
The woman's voice was coquettish. "Jinsheng, father is calling you. Go and have a look."
Lu Jinsheng frowned slightly and removed the woman's hand from his arm, naturally keeping a distance from her.
This scene was also clearly seen by President Zhang, who watched the situation with an amused look.
Lin Zhirou gave a shy smile and slowly lowered her head. "Jinsheng, why are you suddenly being so distant?"
There was hostility in Lu Jinsheng's eyes. If looks could kill, Lin Zhirou would have died hundreds of times by now.
The atmosphere was awkward at this moment. President Zhang deliberately asked, "Lin Zhirou? Aren't you supposed to go abroad? And... Isn't Mr. Lu's wife Miss Shen?"