Hong Kong Nights of Passion

Chapter 53 This is called opportunism.

The day Wen Jinnian returned to the Kowloon Tong villa, she began packing her luggage, planning to move there in a few days.

Two days later, Fu Yiyi sent over the examination report.

She gripped her phone, her gaze fixed on the words "medicine residue contains contraceptive ingredients" on the report, a sinister glint in her eyes.

Gossypol, if ingested by women over a long period, can cause the endometrium and myometrium to gradually atrophy until menopause occurs, making it difficult to conceive again.

Jiang Xiao actually made her aunt drink this for so many years, how cruel of him!

Wen Jin started dating Jiang Xiao when she was 28. They are ten years apart in age and have been together for fourteen years.

The afternoon sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, casting dappled shadows on the floor. Wen Jinian curled up by the bay window, the comics on her tablet blurring into a blur before her eyes.

From dawn till dusk, she never dared to step out of her room.

"Dong dong."

The familiar knocking startled her so much that her hand trembled and she almost dropped the tablet.

Wen Jin's deep voice came through the door: "Niannian, Aunt Chen said you didn't have lunch?"

She hurriedly turned the tablet towards the door and opened the page of her recently saved comics: "Auntie, I'm rushing to update my comics! I'm going to be late for the deadline!"

The voice was deliberately raised, with a hint of feigned lightness.

The sound of the doorknob turning stopped abruptly. Wen Jinnian held her breath until the footsteps gradually faded away before collapsing onto the cushion.

Not long after, Aunt Chen pushed open the door and entered, carrying a warm meal: "Miss, Madam said to remember to eat something after you finish your work."

The porcelain bowl made a soft sound when it was placed on the coffee table. Wen Jinnian stared at the rising steam, and her eyes suddenly stung.

She dared not face Wen Jin.

The aunt's relationship with Jiang Xiao, spanning over a decade, felt like a thorn stuck in her throat.

If I were to say it out loud, my aunt definitely wouldn't be able to stand it.

She curled up, burying her burning cheeks in her knees. Dusk was falling outside the window, engulfing the girl's lonely figure in shadow.

April 25th is Jiang Shu's birthday and also the day he took office as the president of Jiang's Group.

This is a great thing for the Jiang family, coinciding with Jiang Shu's 27th birthday.

The Jiang family decided to hold a birthday party for him in the back garden of their villa.

Two days ago, Wen Jin instructed Aunt Chen and others to specially invite a Michelin-starred chef to be in charge of the banquet's food and other arrangements.

This birthday banquet also had a special significance, as it was Jiang Shu's first appearance in front of so many prominent families as the president of the Jiang Group. Therefore, the entire banquet was arranged in a very grand manner.

Wen Jinnian wore a short pink denim jacket today, which was playful and casual.

She paired it with a pleated skirt, the hem of which was decorated with delicate lace patterns. The combination of lace and pleats made the skirt light and airy.

The overall design features soft colors, perfectly blending sweetness and elegance, making it a truly eye-catching piece.

Wen Jinian always tries to keep a low profile at such banquets.

She hid in a corner, munching on delicate pastries while watching Jiang Shu follow behind Jiang Xiao, socializing with the heads of the powerful families and their business partners.

Jiang Shu has become increasingly mature and composed, exuding elegance in every gesture. Wen Jinnian smiled faintly, raised her wine glass, and took a sip of champagne.

With the birthday celebration approaching, Wen Jinnian, as a member of the "Jiang family," also had to present a gift.

She stepped forward, handed the gift to Jiang Shu, and said softly, "Brother, happy birthday."

Jiang Shu smiled and took it, then opened it on the spot to find a pair of cufflinks.

These cufflinks were carefully selected by Wen Jinian; they cost only around ten thousand yuan, and were understated and unassuming.

Jiang Shu was delighted and quickly thanked her, "Thank you, Nian Nian." Just then, Zhou Shiyi appeared out of nowhere, strode up to Jiang Shu, and greeted him with a bright smile, "Happy birthday, Brother Jiang!"

As he spoke, he presented a gift box.

When Zhou Shiyi appeared, the guests who knew about her one-night stand at the hotel immediately started whispering among themselves.

Jiang Shu's face darkened.

Half an hour ago, Jiang Xiao repeatedly warned him in the study that tonight's banquet was of great significance to the Jiang Group and was an excellent opportunity to make a name for itself, and that nothing should go wrong.

Left with no other choice, Jiang Shu suppressed his emotions and forced a stiff smile.

"Brother Jiang, quickly open it and take a look."

Jiang Shu had no choice but to open it as instructed. It was also a pair of cufflinks, but everyone could tell at a glance that it was a limited edition, and the price was more than ten times higher than the ones Wen Jinian had given him. It was clearly meant to embarrass Wen Jinian.

Wen Jinnian remained calm, smiled faintly, and did not respond.

Jiang Shu glanced at the various expressions on the faces of the people around him, then immediately closed the gift box, handed it to the butler, and then put the cufflink box given by Wen Jinian into his own pocket.

His fondness for this gift was self-evident, and this action was also a public defense of Wen Jinian.

Zhou Shiyi clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her flesh, but she felt no pain at all.

Her eyes were fixed on Wen Jinian, filled with resentment and venom, as if she wished she could skin her alive.

Wen Jinian ignored her and, after giving the gift, went straight back to her small round table and leisurely began to eat fruit.

Just then, a commotion arose in the front hall, drawing everyone's attention and causing them to involuntarily look in that direction.

A man was seen wearing a sharp suit, custom-made limited-edition red-soled leather shoes, and a limited-edition Rolex Daytona watch on his wrist, which gleamed under the lights.

He wasn't wearing his usual glasses, and his casually washed bangs fell naturally to both sides, making him look less mature and composed, but more like a spoiled aristocratic young master.

He was followed by three or four people, each holding a gift.

Wen Jinnian caught a glimpse of Chi Yige's devilishly handsome face and couldn't help but sneer.

Good-looking people are indeed prone to causing a stir.

She stood still without moving forward, but Chi Yige's gaze seemed to sense something and turned towards her.

She hurriedly lowered her head, pretending not to notice.

Chi Yige smiled and stepped forward. Li Mingyi immediately handed over the gift: "Young Master Jiang, this is a birthday gift from my young master."

Jiang Shu was overjoyed and flattered, saying, "Thank you, Crown Prince Chi, please come inside!"

The group walked in a grand procession toward the back garden, chatting and laughing along the way.

The crowd gradually realized that the young master of the Chi family and the Jiang family had a cooperative intention, which explained why the gift was so valuable.

In an instant, everyone looked at Jiang Shu with increasingly fawning eyes, expressing their willingness to cooperate with the Jiang family on projects they had on hand.

This is called being opportunistic.

All the gifts Jiang Shu received were placed in the gift section to the side.

Zhou Shiyi stared at the mountain of gifts, her gaze involuntarily falling on Wen Jinian, who was slowly and deliberately eating pastries.

Jealousy burned fiercely in her eyes.

Why is it that Wen Jinnian can so openly enjoy Jiang Shu's favoritism?
Her gaze lingered on the back door of the villa, and suddenly an idea came to her.

He called Fan Tong over, whispered a few words in the other person's ear, and the person nodded after listening and quietly left the scene.

(End of this chapter)