CHAPTER 636: CHAPTER 626: WELCOME BANQUET, DELUSIONAL FANTASIES

Jiang Lingxi continued to nod calmly.

Indeed, she saw the real person, and from quite up close.

But Lu Zhengzheng and Fang Yao, upon hearing this, immediately showed a peculiar expression.

Although the person had already left when they returned, they still heard from Minmin how their sister Xixi managed to dismiss the person with just a few words.

They only regretted not being there in person to witness the scene of ’coming with authority, leaving in frustration’.

This, how could this not count as seeing the real person!

Tong Yue originally just asked casually, having stumbled upon it while scrolling through her phone in the afternoon, but now, looking at the reactions of the two assistants, "What kind of expression is that on your faces?"

Lu Zhengzheng quickly waved her hand, "No, nothing."

Fang Yao also shook her head immediately.

If their sister Xixi had offended Miss Gu in the Fashion Hall while also managing to offend Miss Aibosi, it’d be best not to mention it.

They were just looking out for Sister Tong’s fragile heart.

Tong Yue’s suspicious gaze lingered on their faces for a while before finally moving to Jiang Lingxi, "Lingxi, Mr. Shen hasn’t returned yet."

"He’s not coming back tonight; he has a place to stay. We don’t need to worry about him."

While shopping in the afternoon, she received a message from Shen Yunqing. Shortly after meeting with Wu Jue, their group discovered the whereabouts of the Changcang Sect people.

They still haven’t found out the purpose of these people being here.

The people of Changcang Sect wouldn’t appear here for no reason, so their purpose is somewhat intriguing.

Jiang Lingxi also thought so, but she hasn’t figured it out yet.

It’s possible they came specifically to deal with her.

After all, she had just ruined a big plan of Changcang Sect in the Desert recently!

Now they are all outside Hua State, and although the International Fashion Town is now filled with people from all directions, the more people there are, the more disputes and chaos there will be.

Come to think of it, it’s indeed a good place to make a move.

Hearing that Mr. Shen wouldn’t be back tonight, everyone in the room, sitting or standing, almost simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.

They then exchanged a silent glance.

Although they have met Mr. Shen not just once or twice, this time is different.

Living together in a large suite, it’s fine in their own bedrooms, but once out, even a little messy hair or clothes would feel impolite and cause discomfort.

They couldn’t be as at ease as Jiang Lingxi everywhere.

They didn’t know Mr. Shen’s schedule for the coming days, but tonight, they could relax a bit.

Tong Yue immediately put down the bag in her hand, "I’m going back to my room to change into some home wear."

Fearing Mr. Shen’s sudden return, she was still wearing a neat women’s suit and skirt.

Seeing others also return to their rooms to change into more comfortable clothes, Jiang Lingxi: "..."

She decided she would ask the girl Wang Lu in charge of their group tomorrow morning to see if she could arrange a separate room for her and Shen Yunqing.

A smaller one would be fine.

She really didn’t expect that even after all this time, these people around her were still so reserved in front of Shen Yunqing!

Tong Yue came out after changing into home wear, her hair, previously tied up, now let down, and she held a blue and gold card.

She sat on the sofa beside Jiang Lingxi and handed the card over, "This is an invitation to the welcome dinner; the girl Wang Lu who hosted us this afternoon personally delivered it."

"It’s taking place tomorrow night, at the banquet hall in the South District of the Aibosi Manor. From what I checked online, it’s not too far, but we’ll have to start getting ready early tomorrow. This is probably the most important event before the grand ceremony begins."

Jiang Lingxi took the invitation and looked at it; this one wasn’t fully handwritten like the previous one, only her name was handwritten.

But the signature caught her attention, "Aibosi Kini?"

"He’s the second son of the Aibosi family. I looked him up, and also asked around; every International Fashion Town event is overseen by the current generation’s heirs of the Aibosi family in turn, as a way to prove their capabilities. This time it’s his turn."

Tong Yue looked like she had more to say but paused; meeting Jiang Lingxi’s curious gaze, she took a deep breath and continued, "Also, there’s a rumor—well, it’s not quite a rumor anymore—this second son of the Aibosi family is known to be a philanderer, with girlfriends all over the world, enough to form several football teams. And recently, among the eight publicly acknowledged girlfriends, six are from Hua State, so there’s much talk about a potential Hua State wife emerging, despite the second son’s flamboyance. He’ll definitely make an appearance at the dinner, so, just, be careful."

Even though she knew her artist not only had Mr. Shen by her side but also wouldn’t be interested in the playboy second son of the Aibosi family.

But given her artist’s looks and temperament, she might attract the second son’s attention.

Considering his notorious way of pursuing girlfriends, doing so for Jiang Lingxi might cause trouble.

"Just a heads up."

After all, she couldn’t have her artist pretend to be unattractive just to avoid this.

Although it’s just a welcome dinner, not as grand as the main event, there would still be many eyes watching.

Jiang Lingxi saw Tong Yue’s worried expression and nodded helplessly, "I understand."

There was nothing to worry about.

Even if there was, she was confident she could make it disappear.

*

At the same time.

In a holiday villa not far from Chongxiao Tower.

Wu Hua quietly observed Yin Chong, who stood with his head bowed before her.

Yin Chong kept his eyes downcast, fixing them on a small patch of ground by his toes, yet he could still feel the Sect Leader’s gaze slicing through him, scanning every inch of his being.

Unknowingly, his back was already drenched.

Finally, he heard the Sect Leader’s voice in his ear, "Why did you come here on your own?"

The tone seemed light, but Yin Chong discerned a barrage of needles within.

Bracing himself, he knelt down outright, "Upon learning that Jiang Lingxi received an invitation to the International Fashion Town, and remembering last time when she thwarted the Sect Leader’s plans in the Liangchuan Desert, causing significant losses, I dared to take this chance to take her down."

Wu Hua listened to his self-perceived loyalty in addressing a major concern but remained unmoved, "Did I permit you to act on your own?"

Yin Chong’s back stiffened.

Wu Hua dropped another bomb on him, "Wu Jue also came, do you not know?"

Yin Chong abruptly looked up, "Sect Leader..."

"I have my ways, for weren’t we once such close siblings? However, knowing Wu Jue came, you must also realize Wu Jue is aware of my presence here. Great, we can meet again."

"As for your designs, don’t think I didn’t notice," Wu Hua seeing Yin Chong’s paralyzed stance, suddenly smiled, "What wishful thinking!"