I was terrified because the way he looked at me was so open and honest, without a hint of surprise or any attempt to hide.
"No, thank you."
I thought his eyes were a little strange, even too intense, making it hard to look directly at him.
"Rest for a while, and come with me to Shangbao Tower tonight."
"Okay." I hurried to the bathroom. No matter how I washed my hands, I couldn't ignore the spot he had just licked. It felt like a strange touch lingered on my fingertips.
What was wrong with Lu Yanchen?
I had the impression that he was an extremely cold and decent man, someone who would never do something like that. But his expression was clearly deliberate!
Just as I was lost in thought, my phone rang.
The name on it was—Jiang Zhi.
That was Jiang Wanwan's nominal sister, the daughter of the mistress. The mistress originally became pregnant after Xu Lan. She was pregnant with twins, a boy and a girl, perhaps hoping to secure her position by giving birth to her first son. Somehow, she managed to give birth prematurely.
As fate would have it, the twins she'd so carefully planned for were small and, due to premature birth, died.
Jiang Wanwan, born full-term, was actually the younger sister.
She blamed Xu Lan for the premature birth, causing Jiang Qing to resent her forever, believing she had ruined his sons.
So all men in the world are the same: Lu's father is like this, Lu Shiyan is like this, and Jiang Qing is just as foolish.
The mistress cried outside and immediately forgot about the original wife at home.
How despicable!
Based on Jiang Zhi's previous treatment of Jiang Wanwan, this phone call must have been meant to mock her.
Jiang Wanwan had tried to resist as a child, but was punished by her biased father. Over time, she simply gave up and fell into depression. It's a shame Jiang Zhi bullied the wrong person. I'm a demon from hell!
I answered the phone and called out, "Sister, what's up?"
The other party was obviously stunned. After all, Jiang Wanwan used to either ignore her calls or block her. How could she speak so calmly?
"Wow, you're really different now that you're married. You're so sweet!"
Of course it's sweet. Since I'm using Jiang Wanwan's body, I won't let this disgusting mistress and her daughter off!
"Sister, what's up?"
"I just wanted to tell you that Xici and I will be at the Lu family's dinner in a few days. A while ago, you were still saying you didn't want to get married. I didn't expect you to be so eager to marry a cripple. Actually, you and that cripple are a perfect match."
I interrupted with a smile, "Sister, I have to thank you. By snatching that piece of trash away, I was able to meet a man as good as Mr. Lu. Yanchen and I will welcome you."
With that, I hung up. It's easy to imagine the bewildered look on the woman's face on the other end. If Jiang Wanwan hadn't died, she would have been enraged by her by now.
Jiang Zhi and Su Ning'an were essentially the same type, except that she used a soft knife approach, stabbing Jiang Wanwan repeatedly.
She stole everything that belonged to Jiang Wanwan, mentally tormented her, and drove her to a complete breakdown and suicide.
Unfortunately, she overlooked one thing: although Lu Yanchen was disabled, he was a very good man.
I didn't suffer any loss in this marriage.
That evening, I followed Lu Yanchen to Shangbao Tower.
Upon arrival, I was invited to the VIP room upstairs.
I'd been to Shangbao Tower before, but with the Su family's status, I'd always sit in the lobby and bid with everyone else.
The screens in the room clearly showed the various surveillance cameras' viewpoints.
Only then did I realize that this wasn't just Lu Yanchen's private room; even Shangbao Tower was his property!
He calmly flipped through the items on his tablet that were going to be sold tonight. "Take a look, is there anything you like?"
From haute couture, rare jewelry, and dresses, to antique calligraphy and paintings, and precious medicinal herbs, if it's rare, Shangbaolou has it.
Looking at the endless stream of buyers coming in downstairs, many of them are leaders in various industries.
I used to sit downstairs just like them.
So this is the difference between ordinary people and the realms above.
The Su family, the Lu family, even the Lu family, can't compare to Lu Yanchen!
This man's power cannot be underestimated. The building where we reserved the large apartment is his hidden treasure, and today, Shangbaolou is a top-notch treasure house that the wealthy are vying for.
It is said that the owner behind the scenes is a world-class collector. Even the slightest item he shows can fetch a sky-high price at the auction.
This powerful owner behind the scenes is actually Lu Yanchen!
How many hidden industry chains like this are there?
No wonder he casually spent 200 million to buy three of my paintings. "Anything I like?"
"As long as you like, you can take everything in Shangbaolou. You're my wife, and what's mine is yours."
He was quite generous, perhaps because he had the confidence to do so.
I was dazzled by the glittering treasures.
"I don't think there's anything I particularly want."
He scrolled through his tablet. "We've got a few dresses today. Do you want to take a look? If you like anything, I'll have them removed."
I wasn't particularly interested in the dresses adorned with precious jewels. Instead, I spotted a richly crafted and exquisite cheongsam.
"I like this dress."
"Okay, let me take a look."
Before I could continue selecting, I looked up and saw two familiar figures in the crowd.
Jiang Zhi and Fu Xici!
It seemed Jiang Zhi planned to buy a beautiful dress to dazzle everyone at the banquet and outshine me.
Unlike Su Ning'an, who always acted weak and pitiful, she was eager to outshine Jiang Wanwan in every way. In terms of facial features, she was far less attractive than Jiang Wanwan. But Jiang Wanwan has been suffering from depression for a long time. Her personality is sullen, and she often wears dark dresses, giving off a gloomy vibe. No one dares look her in the eye.
I squatted down and whispered in Lu Yanchen's ear, "Mr. Lu, can you do me a favor?"
"Hmm?"
I leaned over and whispered something in his ear.
"Okay, I'll accompany you."
I was stunned. "I can do it alone..."
"We're husband and wife. Since she's your family, I naturally have to meet her, unless you find my legs embarrassing."
"No, it's great that you can accompany me."
Jiang Zhi and Fu Xici were at the front of the line. I don't know what Fu Xici said, but she chuckled softly.
"Sister, what a coincidence."
They turned at my voice. Fu Xici was tall and slender, with delicate features. He was just a top-notch guy, far inferior to Lu Yanchen.
This was the man Jiang Wanwan had once loved.
After seeing my uncle's face, no one else could compare. The two of them had different expressions when they saw me. Fu Xici was stunned, while Jiang Zhi was jealous.
I no longer dress like Jiang Wanwan used to.
Today, I wore a champagne-colored evening gown. The cinched waist and side slits perfectly defined my figure.
I dressed maturely, with large white Australian pearl necklaces around my ears and neck.
Not ostentatious, but gentle and elegant.
The red cinnabar mole between my eyebrows added a touch of sacredness.
It wasn't surprising that Fu Xici's eyes would be fixed on me. I just glanced at him and looked away.
"Sister, you're here too. This..." Jiang Zhi's gaze fell on Lu Yanchen's face.
She was about to make a sarcastic remark, but stopped herself when she met Lu Yanchen's cold gaze. I stepped out from behind the wheelchair and placed my hand on the back of Lu Yanchen's hand, which was resting on the armrest. A smile played on my lips as I introduced him generously, "Sister, Master Fu, this is my husband, Lu Yanchen."
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