After Miss Lu became the only one to enjoy the limelight, her six brothers knelt down and begged for

Mrs. Chen's question immediately drew everyone's attention.

Everyone has heard that the engagement between the Ji family and the Mo family fell through because Ji Chiqian fell in love with another girl and dumped Mo Shiyi.

Lu Ning felt everyone's gaze upon her and immediately felt somewhat uncomfortable.

She looked up and met Ji Chiqian's gaze, but his eyes were unfathomable, and she couldn't discern his thoughts at all.

Ji Chiqian's gaze was fixed on her, and he said calmly, "Not yet."

Upon hearing this, Madam Mo revealed a smug expression. She thought to herself, "How could Ji Chiqian publicly acknowledge a girl from such a humble background as his girlfriend?"

Right now, he's probably just infatuated with Lu Ning, but in the end, he'll probably choose a girl from a similar social class to marry and have children.

Mrs. Mo felt that perhaps she shouldn't have let Mo Shiyi accompany Mrs. Ji away from the banquet to the hospital; it would have been better for her to witness this scene firsthand.

Men may be smooth talkers most of the time, but they can be quite clear-headed when it really matters.

Mrs. Chen deliberately asked, "But didn't you just call Miss Lu your girlfriend?"

"Because I haven't won her over yet, it's just a term I'm using in my wishful thinking."

The man's voice was calm and affectionate.

Upon hearing his words, Lu Ning felt as if she had been violently struck in the chest, and her calm heart was instantly filled with turbulent emotions.

She didn't expect Ji Chiqian to publicly adopt such a humble attitude.

Mrs. Chen's smile froze instantly, somewhat surprised. She then looked at Lu Ning, truly not expecting this girl to be so capable, managing to charm Ji Chiqian so completely.

Although Madam Mo had a smile on her face, the smile didn't reach her eyes. After all, no one would be happy if their son-in-law, whom they had been eyeing for many years, was suddenly snatched away.

"Then you'd better try your best to behave well, because Lu Ning has a lot of admirers at school."

At this moment, Chen Yu took the initiative to step forward and link arms with Lu Ning: "If the eldest brother of the Ji family works hard, then he will be overtaken by others."

After Chen Yu finished speaking, Mrs. Chen frowned and said, "Chen Yu, don't talk nonsense."

"Second Aunt, I'm not talking nonsense, this is the truth."

Chen Yu stood up for Lu Ning without making a sound. She knew that people in the circle looked down on Lu Ning, thinking that Lu Ning had no status or position, even though she was a member of the Lu family.

"I will work hard."

Ji Chiqian looked down at Chen Yu: "Happy birthday. Time flies. I still remember when you were just a little kid."

“Yes, when I was little I liked to chase after you, but because I had trouble walking, I was always getting injured and you would get scolded by Grandma Ji.”

After talking about the past for a while, Chen Yu's mood improved a lot: "The next part is the dancing, let's all join in. Lu Ning, can you dance?"

Lu Ning nodded: "I know a little."

After all, back in City A, the Lu family was considered a prominent family, and she had attended many similar banquets.

Lu Ning saw Chen Yu extend her hand to her: "Then let me invite you to dance."

At this moment, Madam Mo spoke up: "Chen Yu, who invites girls to dance? Why don't you invite your eldest brother from the Ji family to dance with you? You've known each other since you were little."

Seeing this, Mrs. Chen quickly said, "Yes, yes, that's right. We originally arranged for you to dance with Mr. Lu, but why don't you dance with Mr. Ji instead?"

Lu Ning glanced at Madam Mo, and indeed she was a true white lotus flower.

If someone else had said that, they would have been jealous of Chen Yu dancing with Ji Chiqian.

Mrs. Mo even made a point of saying that they had a good relationship since childhood.

Chen Yu quickly declined, "That won't be necessary. It's more appropriate for Brother Ji to dance with Lu Ning."

But Madam Mo pressed on, "Chen Yu, after all, today is your birthday. I believe Miss Lu wouldn't be so petty, would she?"

Lu Ning met Madam Mo's gaze and smiled, "It's nothing."

"Look, Miss Lu has already said so, Chen Yu, so don't be shy."

Madam Mo wore a gentle and polite smile, but there was a hint of coldness in her eyes.

Chen Yu was so anxious that she kept looking at Lu Ning and Ji Chiqian, after all, she could tell that Madam Mo was saying that on purpose.

Ji Chiqian had noticed this too. He looked at Chen Yu and said, "Sorry, I only want to dance with the girl I like today, but I can find you an older brother instead."

"Here it comes! I didn't miss cutting the cake, did I?"

Gu Zifeng arrived late, followed by Ji Mo.

When Chen Yu saw Gu Zifeng, she immediately breathed a sigh of relief: "Brother Zifeng, can I invite you to dance with me?"

"Sure, I have to protect you. I can't let some other brat get the chance."

Gu Zifeng was incredibly shrewd. Although he didn't know what had happened, he still stepped forward and very gentlemanly invited Chen Yu to dance.

Gu Zifeng whispered to Chen Yu, "What's going on? Briefly explain."

“That guy from the Mo family deliberately encouraged the eldest brother from the Ji family to dance with me, leaving Lu Ning standing aside.”

Because of her second aunt, Chen Yu had a closer relationship with Gu Zifeng since childhood.

Gu Zifeng instantly understood: "It seems the Mo family really hasn't given up."

That guy from the Mo family is a master of using subtle tactics to stab people in the back.

Lu Ning watched Chen Yu and Gu Zifeng go dancing together and noticed that the expression on the face of the Mo family's lady was not very pleasant.

Lu Ning looked directly at her and asked, "Is this Mrs. Mo Mo Shanshan's mother?"

"Yes, it's me. Did you need something?"

The coldness in Madam Mo's eyes lessened somewhat, but the smile on her lips deepened considerably.

Madam Mo couldn't help but wonder, what exactly did that little slut Lu Ning mean?

Lu Ning nodded: "That's right, I have something to discuss with you. As everyone saw, your daughter, Mo Shanshan, deliberately brought her friends to falsely accuse me of stealing, and even said she wanted to call the police to arrest me and send me to jail for a few years."

Lu Ning's words were very direct; she noticed that the smile on Madam Mo's face had faded.

Weren't you laughing so happily just now?

Madam Mo cursed Mo Shanshan in her heart, wondering how she could have given birth to such a stupid and clumsy daughter who only dragged her down!

Despite her anger, Madam Mo's tone remained gentle: "I only just found out about this myself. Shanshan has always been easily influenced and was persuaded by her friends. She caused such a scene at the Chen family's banquet. I've already reprimanded her."

After Mrs. Mo finished speaking, she looked at Mrs. Chen and said, "I'm so sorry, my Shanshan has been getting into trouble since she was little."

"It's nothing, it's normal for kids to fight and play, I didn't take it to heart."

Mrs. Chen understood Mrs. Mo's implication and immediately looked at Lu Ning, saying, "Miss Lu is also here to attend Chen Yu's birthday party today. You shouldn't fuss over such a small matter and make Chen Yu lose face, right?"

Lu Ning's eyes turned colder. Were these two working together to morally blackmail her?

Ji Chiqian, with a stern face, spoke first: "She is kind and doesn't hold grudges, but that doesn't mean I don't."