No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

Chapter 291 The men who are infatuated with her are all outstanding.

The good show Shen Bulu was talking about was nothing more than Mu Shiyue finding a new partner.

Now she is utterly disgraced in the capital, bringing shame upon the Mu family. After so many years of nurturing, the Mu family's most respectable member has been forced to marry into some wealthy and powerful families.

It's virtually impossible for Mu Shiyue to enter politics.

Even if she wanted to find someone with connections, she could only stoop to being someone else's clandestine lover.

With her proud and unyielding spirit, how could Mu Shiyue possibly agree?

The only question is, who will be the biggest scapegoat she targets this time?

The reason Shen Bulu knew so much was because Mu Shishi had been treated unfairly at the Mu family these past few days, suffering cold looks from Mu Shiyue. When she went to a bar or club to relax and got drunk, she happened to run into Shen Bulu.

Shen Bulu was also a cunning fox spirit. He invited a few people to join Mu Shishi in a gathering. Unexpectedly, Mu Shishi got drunk and tricked him into revealing everything.

However, Jiang Hua wasn't in a hurry to go to her hotel room to watch the show; the bigger show was yet to come across the street…

Jiang Hua entered the banquet hall quietly through another entrance. There was a fence around the outside, and she stood in a hidden spot on the second floor to watch the show.

Old Master Shen never participated in any banquets, but unexpectedly he appeared in front of the public today. When Jiang Hua saw Bao'er next to the old master, she roughly guessed what was going on.

Even if she doesn't want to see me.

I don't want Song Qingran's appearance to put me in a superior position, or for her to take my things away like she did at the villa.

Actually, Jiang Hua never cared about any of this. The reason she tried so hard to change things was to change the trajectory of the Shen family in her previous life, including Bao'er, Ye Bai, and everyone else.

"Old man, I was afraid you'd been too busy all these years to appreciate good things. This string of jade... you know your stuff, open your eyes and take a good look. Your precious granddaughter knows my health isn't good, so she specially found this treasure for me. This jade gets warm in winter, so you don't need to be exposed to cold drafts in summer, and it can even prolong your life..."

"You treat a rough gem like a treasure. Have you forgotten who the Jiang family is? Your Jiang family has no descendants left, only a precious granddaughter. Do you think you can leave everything of your Jiang family to someone else after you die?"

"No wonder, even the daughter of a beautiful woman wouldn't acknowledge you. You're so well-behaved and obedient in front of me!"

Jiang Huai's face grew increasingly dark, and everyone around him fell silent, not daring to utter a sound.

These are probably words that only Old Master Shen would dare to say.

Anyone who is here today has to be careful what they say when they leave.

Clever?

sensible?

obedient?

When Jiang Hua heard the old man praising her like that from the second floor, she glanced at the sun outside, wondering if it was starting to rise in the west.

These words really don't have much to do with Jiang Hua.

Her gaze fell upon Song Qingran, who stood behind Bai Wenjing. Song Qingran's face was pale, and she held something in her hand, her expression somewhat embarrassed. In this kind of situation, even if one were to give a gift, it was generally not done openly. If the gift was too expensive, it would attract attention; secondly, if it was too cheap, it would be beneath one's dignity. However… she was curious about what Song Qingran had given that would elicit such ridicule from Old Master Shen.

The nephrite jade in Old Master Shen's hand didn't seem particularly rare to these people. It wasn't of much value to them, and they didn't find it strange at all. The Jiang family had no shortage of jewelry and gemstones, let alone nephrite jade...

Others might not understand, but Jiang Huai certainly did. This soft jade was a material specially used by Jiang Qingcheng's maternal clan to make the family head's thumb ring. Naturally, it was all top-grade. Even if this material wasn't a rare treasure, it held a different significance for the Jiang family.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Hua would use it to give to the Shen family.

"You'd give a second glance to something insignificant given by a stranger, but why don't you give your precious granddaughter a second look? Are you so old and blind that you can't even tell people apart anymore?"

Everyone knows perfectly well who these words are meant for.

At this moment, Bai Wenjing stepped forward and said, "Even if the gift is insignificant, it's still Qingran's heartfelt wish. It's a small gift, but the sentiment behind it is deep. Besides, Qingran is just a young girl who grew up in poverty; how could she understand so much? Elder Shen, you don't need to be so harsh and unpleasant with your words..."

"Unpleasant to hear? I'm just stating the facts. I'm afraid some people won't recognize their place and will show up at any occasion! Madam Bai... you'd better not forget the lesson of the past: birds of a feather flock together..."

"If you can't fit in, you should just stay where you are."

Song Qingran lowered her head even further…

He bit his lip, remaining silent.

In this setting, Jiang Hua felt that the place was somewhat familiar, as if she had seen it before.

Ah!

She remembered.

When Pei Zhan first entered the Jiang family and came to such an occasion, he was also humiliated and dared not say a word. However, his reaction at the time was neither humble nor arrogant. He exposed the family backgrounds of everyone who had humiliated him, leaving them speechless.

Jiang Hua subconsciously looked at Pei Zhan's reaction and immediately locked onto his position. The moment her gaze fell upon him, he probably sensed Jiang Hua's gaze. When their eyes met, a slight smile appeared on Pei Zhan's lips.

Jiang Hua turned her eyes away expressionlessly…

That laugh is disgusting.

She coldly looked away.

Song Qingran was humiliated in public, and he could still laugh?

However, he didn't dare to defuse the crisis with Song Qingran in front of her.

This time, no one could lift their head in shame.

In the end, Jiang Weiguo stepped forward and said, "Let's not talk about these things at today's birthday banquet. After all, she's still a young girl who doesn't know the proper etiquette."

"Compared to the recklessness of my daughter, Madam Bai's adopted daughter is infinitely better."

"Qingran, Old Master Shen was just joking. Don't take it to heart. You're still young and there are many things you need to learn. Right now, focusing on doing what you should do is more important than anything else."

Song Qingran spoke with difficulty, "Thank you for the lesson, Chairman Jiang. I... I will remember it..." Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's buzz as her fingertips gripped the edge of the box until they turned white.

Shen Bao'er looked around, seemingly searching for something, until she saw Shen Bulu standing beside her. She moved away in disgust, as if afraid of getting involved with him.

Shen Yebai, who was not far away, also cast a warning glance at them.

Jiang Hua didn't hear what was said after that, because... she took the room key and went to another place.

When she pressed the elevator button, Jiang Hua saw the waiter next to her holding a white suit. The pleats on the front and the cuffs gave her a bad feeling.

Pei Zhan had caught up with her at some point and stopped her just as she was about to get on the elevator. "Are you very familiar with Shen Bulu?" Jiang Hua was inexplicably blocked by the elevator door. This floor had been booked out, and most people were watching the show in the main venue. There weren't many people here, but it was possible that others might come downstairs.

"Are the room keys ready?"

Upon seeing the room key, Pei Zhan frowned. Jiang Hua and Shen Bulu had met at the Royal Dynasty Hotel and spent more than half a month together. In that half a month, a lot could have happened.

Jiang Hua felt her waist tighten slightly, and she placed her hand on Jiang Hua's waist. "Hua Hua, the other meeting I arranged wasn't for you and Shen Bulu to have an affair." There was a hint of danger in her voice.

Jiang Hua: "You drove it?"

"Don't you like it? These venues are decorated in a magnificent and opulent style."

No wonder she thought he looked so familiar.

Seeing Pei Zhan put the key card into his pocket, Jiang Hua frowned. "Give me the room key."

Pei Zhan narrowed his eyes, "Trying to change the subject?"

Jiang Hua frowned and reached out to snatch it back, "Aren't you going to give it back to me?"

As he spoke, Pei Zhan scooped Jiang Hua up with one hand and placed her on the railing. There were floor-to-ceiling windows behind her so she wouldn't get hurt. The man tilted his head slightly, his sexy Adam's apple bobbing up and down, his eyes filled with obvious questioning. "Give me an explanation. If you convince me, I might consider returning it to you."

Jiang Hua's lips curled into a mocking sneer. She grabbed Pei Zhan's neck with one hand, lowered her head, and the two stared at each other. The ambiguous atmosphere between them seemed to be pulling back and forth. "Since when do I need to explain my actions to you?"

"Even if there's something between me and Shen Bulu, you have to put up with it."

Immediately afterward, Pei Zhan didn't say a word. He grabbed Jiang Hua's hair at the back of her head, pressed it down, and kissed her. It was a punishing, aggressive kiss. Her breath was stolen away, and Jiang Hua was almost unable to breathe when suddenly...

The arrival of someone else in the crowd suddenly caused a commotion.

"I hope I'm not too late!"

The unfamiliar voice echoed in the empty hall, and could be heard clearly on the second floor as well.

“Yuan…Yuanzhou brother.”

"I'm back…"

Yuanzhou? Lu Yuanzhou?

How did she end up here?

Jiang Hua instantly regained her senses and pinched Pei Zhan hard before he released her. All the lipstick on her lips had been smudged by him, and his thin lips were also stained with it, making her look somewhat alluring.

"Put me down."

Seeing that she was indeed a little angry, Pei Zhan didn't provoke her any further and simply hugged her. "Give me your phone."

Pei Zhan did as she asked and handed her his phone, thinking that Jiang Hua was about to do something naughty. Unexpectedly, she was still concerned about her makeup. She used the phone as a mirror, opened the camera, and wiped the dirt off the edge of her lips with her finger. At the same time, she kept an eye on what was happening below. After Jiang Hua finished tidying up, she returned the phone. Pei Zhan handed her a handkerchief to wipe her hands.

"Let me introduce Lu Yuanzhou, Qingran's fiancé."

Lu Yuanzhou and the others quickly thought of him. The currently popular lawyer Lu had won the biggest financial case in three years and recovered more than 10 billion yuan in debt for Hualian.

Zhongtian Financial defrauded a large sum of money, including insurance funds invested by all citizens, as well as funds belonging to Hualian. The president of Zhongtian absconded abroad with the money. In order to recover the funds of the citizens, including Hualian, Lu Yuanzhou took over the case. Now Lu Yuanzhou has finished everything and has returned to China so quickly.

These words deeply touched Song Qingran, and the longing in her eyes could no longer be contained. However... thinking about everything that had happened in the past few years while he was not by her side, Song Qingran seemed to be running away from something, unable to face him.

fiancé?

When did Song Qingran get a fiancé?

Ah, Jiang Hua suddenly remembered something. She had initially thought that the boyfriend she longed for was just a fabricated excuse she used to appease others, but she hadn't expected it to be true...

That would be interesting. What if Lu Yuanzhou knew that during the years he was away, his so-called fiancée had been kept by someone else in a villa for many years, and that their relationship was unclear?

Jiang Hua now understood why Song Qingran suddenly showed such an indescribable expression. Her beloved man had returned, but she wasn't happy; it seemed she was afraid he would discover something.

"How did you get in here! Who invited you? You two are a perfect match..." Shen Bao'er cursed without restraint. Looking at his shabby appearance, he was exactly like that country bumpkin.

Shen Bao'er inherited all of Shen Lianyi's personality traits. She speaks her mind without fear of offending anyone, and even Shen Yebai didn't say anything, indulging Bao'er's behavior.

Lu Yuanzhou pulled Song Qingran's hand behind him, saying, "It seems that the people trained by the Shen family are not so great. Although the Shen family holds a high position and great power in the capital city, Miss Shen had better think carefully before she speaks, lest someone with ulterior motives seize on this and use public opinion to stir up trouble and bring disaster upon her."

Shen Bao'er wanted to retaliate again.

But at this moment, Shen Bulu stepped forward, "I never thought there would be people who like to take things personally these days. The speaker may not mean anything by it, but the listener gets anxious. How can you... like to admit that you're a bastard?"

Shen Bulu stood casually in front of Lu Yuanzhou, one hand in his pocket, tilting his head and wearing a wicked smile.

Lu Yuanzhou's imposing manner remained undiminished. After three years of honing his skills, he remained calm and composed even in this situation. "Words can be dangerous. Young Master Shen should understand that. I think... this isn't the first time Miss Shen has made such a mistake. I believe I have backups of all the negative news about the Shen family. If I were her, I would have learned to be polite and respectful the second time, to avoid giving others leverage to expose everything she said today..."

"Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. If today's events were to get out and reach that person's ears, I wonder if everyone here would still be able to maintain order."

On the second floor, Jiang Hua leaned on the railing, resting her chin on her hand, carefully examining Lu Yuanzhou and finding him to be quite an interesting person.

"Did Song Qingran save the galaxy in her past life?"

"The men around her who are infatuated with her are all outstanding."

"You country bumpkin, he seems to be outdoing you..."