CHAPTER 445: CHAPTER 443: THE MOST DAZZLING GUY AT THE BANQUET

During her hospital stay, people from the film crew visited every day; Wen Shu even came and bought her quite a few nourishing gifts.

Since time was tight with the crew, every visit was a hurried affair; the visitors came quickly and left in a rush.

Director Zhang also found time to check on her and expressly told her not to rush back to the set, emphasizing that she should make health her priority and catch up on missed scenes later.

Wen Qiao was moved by this, not expecting to be so well-liked on set. Though everyone hardly had enough time to eat, they still found moments to visit her.

Taking advantage of her injury, Wen Qiao led a life akin to that of a pampered lord every day.

And with Fu Jinghen around, she took "spoiled and arrogant" to new heights. Every time Jiang Yao saw it, she wanted to hang Wen Qiao up and give her a good beating, but Fu Jinghen still served her with a pleasant temper.

Whatever she said went, whatever she wanted, she got.

Looking at Wen Qiao’s slightly fuller and bouncier cheeks, Jiang Yao felt a great distress.

However, she soon came to terms with it, realizing that once Fu Jinghen left, Wen Qiao would be back under her "merciless" control.

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On the day Wen Qiao was discharged, D house happened to invite her to a charity banquet taking place the next day.

Although it was called a charity banquet, industry insiders knew D house would take the opportunity to announce their new brand ambassador.

Director Zhang had given her two more days of leave. After discussing with Jiang Yao, Wen Qiao booked a flight to Jiang City to attend the charity banquet.

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Wen Qiao started preparing right after lunch, much earlier than necessary. Having experienced this before when dining with the president of ES, Fu Jing was not surprised.

About two hours after lunch, Wen Qiao emerged from the bedroom.

Fu Jing raised an eyebrow, "All ready?"

"How could I be ready so quickly?"

"Then what have you been doing in the bedroom all this time?"

"Bathing, of course." Wen Qiao stepped over to Fu Jing and twirled around him. "I have to wash myself fragrant to look beautiful at the banquet."

"......."

"Jiang Yao is taking me to get styled. I’ll head out first; see you at the banquet."

Wen Qiao blew a kiss to Fu Jing, stepped into her high heels, pulled open the door, and walked out.

Watching her take small, quick steps out of the villa through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Fu Jing smiled and shook his head.

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D house hosted the charity banquet in a manor on the outskirts of Jiang City.

At seven o’clock, a black nanny car stopped at the entrance to the manor.

The servant at the door stepped forward and opened the car door.

Jiang Yao was the first to get out, her hair tied into a low ponytail at the back of her head, wearing a black suit that made her look very sharp and efficient.

She turned and extended a hand into the car, "Come out, little empress."

Wen Qiao rested her hand on Jiang Yao’s and, lifting her dress hem, alighted from the car.

"You’ll definitely be the brightest star at the banquet."

Jiang Yao glanced at her, "You’re the brightest star in the whole world, okay?"

"That’s still not quite right." Wen Qiao pressed down her smiling lips. "One must be modest."

Jiang Yao: "....."

The servant: "....."

You’re anything but modest.

"All right, no more chatter, let’s go in."

"May I hold on to your arm?" Wen Qiao’s hand found Jiang Yao’s arm. "These heels are higher than what I’m used to; I haven’t quite adapted yet."

"....."

The banquet hall was splendidly decorated, and guests milled about, each with a wine glass in hand, clinking glasses and exchanging pleasantries amid the mingled aromas and gentle murmur.

Wen Qiao and Jiang Gang entered the hall and a waiter approached them with a tray. Jiang Yao took two glasses of wine, handing one to Wen Qiao.