Chapter 65: Cuckolding Lu Jinchuan

Wen Ying raised her eyebrows slightly. "A business trip?"

"The biennial Aviation Technology Exchange Conference in Haicheng. Everyone attending is a heavyweight from domestic and international circles, plus major investors. What do you think? Interested yet?" He Xicheng chuckled.

Wen Ying knew that Haicheng had been hosting this event for the past decade. It was one of the most authoritative gatherings in the industry, inviting top engineers and technical personnel from across the country and the world to study and exchange ideas.

It was an extremely rare opportunity.

"I suspect my father might be in attendance. Take advantage of this opportunity to talk with him. Have Xiaoxiao accompany you to pick out an evening gown today or tomorrow, and charge it to the company account," He Xicheng said generously.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiaxiao instantly swept away her previous gloom. "Got it! Leave it to me, I guarantee I'll make President He's female companion stun the entire room!"

Shen Jiaxiao immediately changed direction and headed to the largest shopping mall.

Unfortunately, after browsing all around, the most expensive gowns hanging in the mall were less than a few hundred thousand, and Shen Jiaxiao felt they were not worthy of setting off Wen Ying properly.

After bustling around for two hours, Shen Jiaxiao decided to let Wen Ying wear her own battle gown that had just been shipped back from abroad.

She immediately called someone to have it delivered right away.

It was a light purple fishtail dress, the fabric as lustrous and light as a morning mist, featuring a fitted waist design that perfectly showcased the waist-to-hip ratio.

Under the lights, it shimmered with even more brilliant colors. Seemingly gorgeous yet without any redundant embellishments, the design was full of subtle ingenuity.

"This set suits you so well. Take it and wear it, you're going to be the most dazzling person in the venue!" Shen Jiaxiao was utterly satisfied.

Knowing Shen Jiaxiao's personality, Wen Ying did not decline.

For the business trip to Haicheng, He Xicheng's assistant had already helped Wen Ying and He Xicheng book their hotel rooms there ahead of time.

Wen Ying packed her luggage. When she fished her great-aunt's fertility amulet out of her pocket, she paused for a moment, then placed it deep inside a cabinet and paid it no further mind.

Wen Ying and He Xicheng flew over a day in advance.

It was Wen Ying's first time in Haicheng. The hotel they stayed at was the five-star Bulgari Hotel, and He Xicheng led Wen Ying to check in.

Walking up to the front desk, Wen Ying took out her ID card.

Just then, she heard someone greet her: "Wen Ying? Why are you here too?"

Wen Ying turned her head and saw Cheng Mu pulling a suitcase.

He looked Wen Ying up and down, then greeted He Xicheng: "President He, are you bringing someone along to attend the exchange conference?"

For this grand event, not only various top heavyheads were attending, but also presidents of major corporations and companies. With investment projects involved, bumping into each other was inevitable.

"What a coincidence," He Xicheng replied with a smile.

Cheng Mu raised an eyebrow and merely looked at Wen Ying. "President He brought just her?"

Such a rare spot was actually given to Wen Ying, who knew nothing about the field? Didn't the other core members of Feixi have objections?

"Bringing Yingying is enough," He Xicheng said, seemingly not understanding his meaning and lightly deflecting.

Wen Ying had even less intention of greeting the other party.

Cheng Mu smiled and didn't reply further; he went off to make a phone call.

Shortly after.

Wen Ying saw several other people arriving at the entrance.

Lu Jinchuan, Su Nian, and Shen Yifeng.

Wen Ying pursed her lips, quickly realizing that given Lu Jinchuan's status, he was bound to be among the VIPs.

Seeing Wen Ying here, Lu Jinchuan cast a slow, unhurried glance over without any trace of surprise.

He merely nodded faintly to He Xicheng: "President He, free for dinner together tonight?"

He Xicheng wore an apologetic look and said regretfully, "I have an engagement tonight. Let's make it tomorrow; there will still be a chance tomorrow."

Lu Jinchuan nodded, exchanged greetings, and took Su Nian and the others into the elevator.

He did not specifically speak to Wen Ying.

Just like in the past, out in public, they were strangers.

Inside the elevator.

Shen Yifeng knew Wen Ying and frowned: "What's the deal with President He and Wen Ying? He brings an assistant just to take up a slot, since when are things done through the back door like this? Surely the two of them aren't actually hooking up."

Lu Jinchuan lowered his gaze to look at his phone and didn't respond.

Su Nian raised an eyebrow and didn't offer any explanation either.

Only Cheng Mu patted him on the shoulder. "She wouldn't dare."

Wen Ying's eyes could only hold Lu Jinchuan; she neither could nor would dare to do something that would cuckold Lu Jinchuan.

Shen Yifeng was puzzled. "What do you mean?"

Cheng Mu smiled and didn't explain.

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He Xicheng genuinely had an engagement; he was going to see a teacher.

Before leaving, he gave repeated instructions: "The pasta and sashimi at the hotel restaurant are both very good, go try them later. I'll bring you some sugar-coated hawthorns when I come back tonight."

Wen Ying laughed in spite of herself. "Okay."

Having known her for so many years, He Xicheng was meticulous and had always taken good care of her, naturally knowing some of her preferences.

Wen Ying was staying in an executive suite. She put away her luggage and thought of Lu Jinchuan and his group.

This floor was the executive suite level, and there were presidential suites upstairs.

She figured Lu Jinchuan and Su Nian were probably staying upstairs.

However, she didn't care about such things anymore.

When lunchtime arrived, Wen Ying took her phone and went downstairs to eat.

The hotel restaurant was of a very high standard, and she chose a seat by the window. Since she was dining alone, she only ordered a serving of pasta and a bowl of soup.

When Lu Jinchuan and the others came down, they immediately spotted the solitary figure of Wen Ying over there.

Every other table had groups of people gathered together, and only she stood out distinctively.

She looked rather lonely.

Wen Ying also noticed them.

Pausing for a moment, she lowered her gaze and continued eating.

She knew they didn't care for her either. Their situation was special and delicate, and they definitely wouldn't choose to dine together; not disturbing each other was for the best.

Su Nian glanced at Wen Ying, then withdrew her gaze and followed Lu Jinchuan to be seated.

Cheng Mu raised his eyebrows at Lu Jinchuan. "Doesn't she look quite pitiful all by herself? Lonesome and alone, should we invite her over to join us?"

Su Nian paused in the middle of wiping her hands and glanced at Lu Jinchuan.

Lu Jinchuan was flipping through the menu, his expression cold and indifferent. "What do you all want to eat?"

Hearing this, Su Nian curved her lips into a smile.

She had known it.

Jinchuan harbored deep repulsion and disgust toward Wen Ying, and most of the time he had no mood to put on a polite facade.

Cheng Mu also understood his meaning.

That's right.

How awkward would that be.

If Wen Ying came over, wouldn't it just be intruding awkwardly in the middle?

Shen Yifeng didn't understand their implication and merely said, "I don't think it's necessary either. Last time Su Nian went to Feixi, wasn't she left hanging precisely because of her? Why be courteous with her?"

After ordering a few dishes.

Lu Jinchuan suddenly pointed to a signature dish on the menu. "Two portions of this, send one to that table."

The waiter looked over at Wen Ying's direction. "Very well, sir."

Su Nian was startled.

But she quickly recovered.

Since they had run into each other, not inviting her to eat together could already be considered not giving the other party face; Wen Ying being all alone was truly pitiful, so sending her a dish could also be considered a gesture of appeasement.

Otherwise, it would look like they didn't know how to conduct themselves socially.

Cheng Mu gave a thumbs-up. "True, you still have to put up appearances. Wen Ying is extremely easy to coax; with a move like this from you, any temper she had will vanish."

Lu Jinchuan didn't say much more, raising his glass to take a sip of Romanée-Conti.

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When the dish was delivered, however, Wen Ying frowned slightly.

The waiter said with a smile, "This was sent by that gentleman over there. Enjoy your meal, madam."

Wen Ying stared at the plate of food, then looked at the group sitting quite a distance away and chatting happily.

Not a single one of them was willing to spare even a shred of attention for her here.

And this dish—Wen Ying certainly wouldn't take it as a sign of his concern.

It felt much more like Lu Jinchuan's casual, dismissive charity toward her.

Just like all those years when she was ignored.

Easily disposed of with a wave of the hand.

She quietly looked at it for a few seconds and didn't touch it.

She put down the fork in her hand and stood up to leave.