That day, Chu Ci came back at around four o'clock in the afternoon for the first time.

At that time, Chu Jing had already changed his clothes and was planning to go out to help others generate income.

Chu Ci had just walked in when he ran into Chu Jing coming down the stairs. Seeing Chu Jing's attire, he deliberately said, "You're well-informed. You've already packed to accompany me to the banquet before I even came back."

Chu Jing blinked, walked down the stairs, and walked towards Chu Ci. "Banquet? Why don't you go alone? Why bring me along?"

Apart from the engagement party, Chu Ci had never invited her to any other party.

Chu Ci unbuttoned his sleeves, changed his shoes, and went into the house, saying, "Dinner parties usually involve bringing a female companion. Of course, I have to bring my fiancée, otherwise, others will think I'm dissatisfied with you as my fiancée."

Chu Jing said indifferently: "It's okay with me."

Chu Ci glanced at Chu Jing unhappily: "...I have connections! The Chu Group needs a good corporate image."

Chu Jing immediately extended a hand towards Chu Ci, "Appearance fee, thank you."

Chu Ci sneered, stretched out his hand and slapped Chu Jing's outstretched hand hard, then held it.

He led his men upstairs and said through gritted teeth, "Let's go and choose some clothes!"

“I think this one looks great!”

“Since you spend money, you have to get your money’s worth.”

Ten minutes later, Chu Jing looked at the tie on Chu Ci's chest, which was the same color as her skirt, and curled her lips speechlessly.

"hypocritical!"

Chu Ci smiled: "Money-obsessed!"

At the banquet.

Chu Jing held Chu Ci's arm, looking bright, charming, generous and decent.

The two stood together, looking loving and harmonious.

However, this is just an illusion.

Chu Ci held the wine glass and handed it to Chu Jingmian, "How much can you drink?"

At the banquet, many people came over to toast Chu Ci. He declined many of them, but still drank quite a bit.

He lowered his head and his eyes, his deep and reserved eyes were now sparkling, and his slightly raised lips became pink and moist because of the wine.

Chu Jing looked at the red wine in the glass and raised his chin, "It's okay. What? You want me to help you block the wine? There's a different price!"

Chu Ci laughed again, inexplicably gentle. He took back the wine glass and raised his hand to press Chu Jing's head, "Talking about money hurts our feelings."

Chu Jing shook her head, broke free from Chu Ci's hand that was pressing on her head, and said sternly, "Relationships cost money!"

"Mr. Chu, Miss Su..." Someone came over with a glass of wine to greet them.

Soon, Chu Ci was called away.

Chu Jing acted alone.

"Isn't this Miss Su Er? Long time no see~"

Chu Jing saw that it was an old acquaintance and smiled back, "Long time no see! It's only been a year, but Master Chen has become more and more handsome. I almost didn't recognize him."

Chen Shao was stunned for a moment, then he smiled sheepishly, "No, no, Miss Chu Jing is becoming more and more beautiful."

In just a few words, Chu Jing successfully integrated into the small circle of the rich second generation, had a great time chatting with them, and even looked better than before.

Gu Zetian was also present today. Across the crowd, he saw Chu Jing smiling happily and grinned grimly.

Laugh, you won’t be able to laugh later.

He will not let go any of the Su Su who dares to plot against him!

About half an hour later.

Chu Ci, who had gone out to discuss something with others, came back.

He looked unwell, expressionless and even a little cold.

Chu Jing said goodbye to her enthusiastic friends and left with Chu Ci.

Chu Ci watched coldly as those people said goodbye to Chu Jing reluctantly, as if their feelings for each other were very deep.

After leaving the banquet hall, Chu Ci mocked, "You are really generous. When you were kicked out of the Su family, did those people say a word?"

Chu Jing had no idea what had happened to Chu Ci during the time she was unaware, and she had no idea why he suddenly became so upset.

But she didn't care about Chu Ci's sarcasm.

"I'm not familiar with them. Besides, people get colder when they leave. This is an eternal truth of human nature. I don't have that much charm to change it."

Chu Ci seemed dissatisfied with Chu Jing's answer, "You really are self-aware."

Chu Ci suddenly quickened his pace. The driver had already driven the car and was waiting at the door.

He got on the bus first and sat next to the window. He looked extremely tired, leaning back in the chair.

Chu Ci's legs were slightly apart, his hands were clasped in front of him, his chin was slightly tucked in, his eyes were downcast, he looked indifferent and overly serious.

Chu Jing was very confused. She had known Chu Ci for a short time, but he had always been very good at disguising himself, making it impossible for people to see his true emotions.

It happened suddenly. Are you feeling unwell?

Chu Jing thought so and asked, "Are you feeling unwell?"

Chu Ci raised his eyes instantly, with undisguised aggression in his eyes.

As the traffic surged, colorful lights shone in from the car windows, interweaving light and dark, as if there was a hidden danger.

"No." Chu Ci stared at Chu Jing for a moment.

He looked away indifferently, ignoring Chu Jing's worries and doubts.

Chu Jing sat down angrily, leaned against the car window, looked at the streets and traffic outside, and stopped talking.

After a while, Chu Jing felt a little drowsy.

boom--

Chu Jing was awakened by the sound of the car door closing.

She opened her sleepy eyes and found that she was already home.

Turning around, Chu Ci had already gotten out of the car, and Chu Jing only saw his anxious back.

Chu Jing became even more confused. She yawned, got out of the car and went into the house.

She didn't see Chu Ci, so she asked, "Where's Chu Ci?"

"The gentleman has gone upstairs."

"Oh..." Chu Jing thought of something, "How can Chu Ci drink? Is he a bad drinker?"

The person being questioned was stunned. "Ah? Sir, you should be able to drink quite well. I rarely see you drunk. But even when you are drunk, you just go back to your room and lie down, not letting anyone take care of you. So, your drinking... should be pretty good, right?"

Chu Jing nodded thoughtfully, "Based on your experience, does today's situation count as drinking too much?"

The man thought about it and shook his head firmly, "Not really."

After listening to this, Chu Jing smiled at the man and said, "Oh, thank you. I just felt that he was a little upset after drinking today, so I was a little worried."

The man said embarrassedly: "Miss Chu Jing, what are you talking about? This is what we should do."

Although Chu Jing has not lived here for a long time, everyone likes her very much.

He is gentle, polite, respectful and sweet-spoken. Who could dislike him?

Chu Jing went up to the second floor and looked at the stairs leading to the third floor. She hesitated for a few seconds and decided to go back to her room.

Chu Jing had just returned to the room and was about to unzip her clothes to change, when she suddenly heard a loud bang from upstairs.

Chu Jing listened attentively, but heard no more sound. However, he remembered Chu Ci's abnormal state just now.

Chu Jing was still worried and went up to the third floor.

The layout of the third floor was very different from that of the second floor, but a half-open door allowed Chu Jing to quickly identify Chu Ci's room.

Chu Jing ran quickly to the door, which was only a crack away.

There was no light on in the room and no light from inside the door.

Chu Jing stood in front of the door, but did not push it open immediately. Instead, he called out anxiously, "Chu Ci? Chu Ci, are you in there?"

There was no response from inside the door, but Chu Jing heard some subtle sounds.

Chu Jing raised her voice, "Chu Ci, if you don't answer, I'll come in, okay?"

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