The Jiangnian banquet came to Yu Nian's surprise.
Even if Yu Nian doesn't know much about the current Jiang Nian Banquet, he knows one thing: he rarely shows up on similar occasions. Compared to being in the spotlight and in the public eye, Jiang Nianyan prefers to control industry investment and integration from behind.
Yu Nian had been staring at the empty seat, thinking that the person who could come would most likely be Jiang Ze. He liked to show his face on such occasions, even if it wasn't for cooperation, given the Jiang family's status. Or it could be Jiang Niantai, the eldest son of Jiang, but the possibility is also very small. After all, this event is biased towards younger people.
Except for the organizer, everyone present was surprised that Jiang Nian Banquet could show up. The uproar was like a wave, and the sound of music could not suppress the layers of "whispers."
Yu Nian glanced at Maura subconsciously.
I saw Maura standing up and looking towards the door of the venue, her posture was graceful and noble, and her face showed no surprise. It seemed that she knew about it in advance.
Si Tingyuan, who was beside her, also stood up, put one hand in his pocket, turned slightly and put the wine glass on the waiter's tray. His movements were calm and natural, and his expression did not change much when he saw Jiang Nian's banquet.
In terms of financial strength, the Si family is not inferior to the Jiang family, but the former belongs to the Shanghai circle, while the latter belongs to the Beijing circle. The two circles have different rules, but their strengths are equal.
There were many people at the scene who had only heard Master Yan's name but had never seen him, and they all knew it by whispering to each other. There were many famous ladies standing around Yu Nian, and they were very excited.
"He is the banquet master of the capital. He is so handsome."
"We've never shown up before, but we got lucky today."
"So Maura can come just because she knows Young Master Yan will come?"
"Maybe Master Yan knew that Maura could come, so he came."
All the topics revolved around the Jiangnian Banquet.
Yu Nian held the wine glass and sipped the wine bit by bit, thinking to himself, powerful people are indeed charming. What would happen if these people knew that Jiang Nianyan was the former bodyguard of the Yu family?
In other words, if Jiang Nianyan was just Ayan, would these ladies in front of him look at him again?
In the past, when Ah Yan followed her to attend these occasions, he would silently pay attention to her safety in the corner of the venue. Some ladies would also ask her, "That's your bodyguard, he's quite handsome."
So even those who have paid attention to Ayan would never think that he is Jiang Nianyan.
Yu Nian feels that the people and things in this world are really interesting.
The people at the venue automatically stood on both sides as Jiang Nian Banquet stepped forward, making way like the Red Sea split in two.
"It's really a Jiang Nian Banquet." Qiao Min sighed.
Yu Nian turned to look at her, "It looks like you're not surprised either."
Qiao Min raised her chin in the direction of Jiang's New Year's Banquet, "I heard when you were in the bathroom. The Jiang family and the Moura family have a long-term relationship of interest, especially the close relationship between Moura's mother and Mrs. Jiang. I heard that the Jiang family has a close relationship with the Moura family. Ms. Ling Lan met with Mrs. Jiang in advance before this event was held, and if you think about it, you will know why."
Yu Nian was short of thought for a few seconds and subconsciously asked, "For what?"
But he inadvertently thought of the gossip of the three people in the bathroom, and had a vague premonition in his heart.
Qiao Min said, "Are you stupid? You didn't expect this? Just like Mrs. Jiang likes you very much, she also likes this Maura very much. The youngest of the three sons of the Jiang family, Young Master, is the best match for Maura. I heard that Ms. Ling Lan also attaches great importance to the young master, so that meeting must have been for marriage."
The alliance between the Jiang family and the Mora family is indeed a powerful one.
At this moment, Yu Nian had an extremely bad premonition. She had underestimated the current situation. It seems that there is an urgent reason why Jiang Ze does not want to break off the engagement. Once Jiang Nianyan and Maura get married, it will be a complete threat to the eldest son Jiang Niantai.
In the future, Jiang Nianyan and Maura will have another child, and then only Jiang Ze will be the final threat.
Yu Nian wanted to laugh.
Why should she be involved in the Jiang family's fight? Is she just a down-and-out daughter who has been expelled from the social circle, just relying on Mrs. Jiang's favor? Even if she marries into the Jiang family, she will only be the weakest one, and will just become a tool in the power struggle between the Jiang family and the family.
Maura took the initiative to step forward. Although there was no affectionate gesture, a man who could make the daughter of the Maura family take the initiative to greet him was naturally very caring.
People around me were vaguely saying, "The man is so talented and the woman is so good-looking."
That's right.
Even Yu Nian thought so when he looked at it.
Jiang Nianyan is tall and straight, and stands out in the entire venue. His figure is not even inferior to that of Western male models. Maura is plump and well-proportioned, and her long legs are eye-catching. The two of them standing together are very pleasing to the eye in terms of height.
It's not like she's standing next to Jiang Nianyan. She only reaches his chest. This height ratio is really disharmonious.
Yu Nian couldn't tell what he was feeling, he was a little uncomfortable, but then he thought about why he was feeling uncomfortable? Just because of her relationship with Jiang Nianyan?
How about letting go of the previous relationship in bed?
Jiang Nianyan made it clear from the beginning that her relationship with him couldn't be simpler after one year with him.
Suddenly he remembered what he said before in front of Mrs. Jiang - a woman he has a relationship with.
Only now did he realize that the woman he was talking about should be Maura. Otherwise, would Yi Jiang Nian Yan have a temperament like that and obey the arrangements of his family?
Seeing Yu Nian looking ahead, Qiao Min said softly, "Can you break up with him?"
Yu Nian's shoulders trembled slightly and he turned to look at her.
"Although you didn't say it, I can guess it." Qiao Min pulled her to the side, slightly away from the crowd, and lowered her voice, "You begged him, and he asked for it from you. This is not a good thing." Can the relationship on the table be broken off? You have also seen the current situation. The deep affection in Maura’s eyes cannot fool anyone, they have known each other for a long time. "
It could be seen that Maura's eyes were as tender as water.
"Minmin, Jiang Nianyan has been leading this game from the beginning. I have no choice but to comply with my requests unless he takes the initiative." Yu Nian stared at the wine in the glass with a lonely tone.
What ability does she currently have to cut off the relationship with Jiang Nianyan? Unless, as Jiang Nianyan said, he gets tired of playing.
My heart aches and I can't breathe.
Qiao Min gritted her teeth and said in a low voice, "You are a rich lady after all. Why did he ruin you so much at the Jiang Nian Banquet? What does it mean now? He built a plank road openly and secretly went to Chencang?"
"It's not like crossing Chen Cang secretly, Maura knows." Yu Nian exhaled softly.
ah?
Qiao Min was stunned, "Know everything?"
It is unlikely that she will know everything, but the circle is so big, if Maura wants to inquire, she will definitely hear some rumors.
That's why Maura asked such a question in the bathroom.
It was a lie that Yu Nian wasn't shocked at that time, but fortunately he calmed down and told her that it didn't matter.
What relationship could it have? Do you want to describe to Maura her relationship with Jiang Nianyan that is not on the table?
Qiao Min turned her head and stared at her without saying a word. Yu Nian felt strange, "What do you want to say?"
"Have you ever..." Qiao Min hesitated, glanced ahead and then looked back at her face, "Falled in love with him?"
Yu Nian's heart trembled, and she subconsciously said, "How is this possible?"
"real?"
Yu Nian subconsciously looked ahead. Jiang Nian Banquet was already planning to take a seat, and he inadvertently looked around the venue.
She was startled again and quickly looked away. But there were so many people in suits and leather shoes that he probably couldn't see her.
"Really." She clinked glasses with Qiao Min, "Whether it's the Jiang Nian Banquet or not, I don't have any thoughts about it now. Minmin, I feel that I have lost the ability to like someone after the Yu family's incident. "
"Everything will be fine." Qiao Min reassured her, "I see someone from the Si family is here too. Do you think the Si family can still buy it?"
Yu Nian subconsciously raised his eyes to look at Si Tingyuan. He had no communication with Jiang Nian during the entire banquet. The people next to him were chatting with him. In this kind of occasion, where the powerful and famous are all there for profit, naturally there will be no delay. One second.
The figure behind him was distant and cold, and just looking at him made him feel uncomfortable to get along with.
Yu Nian actually stayed away from such men who were too aggressive, but now he was coming into contact with and was about to come into contact with such men one after another.
The Jiang Nian Banquet was like this, and the same was true for Si Tingyuan.
The highlight of jewelry appreciation is the auction, during which all collections and new items are on display. Maura is the most visible person in the room, so she is always involved in all aspects.
Yu Nian was not in a hurry. He sat in the corner and kept away from the discussion with Si Tingyuan. She can't say how sure she is, and she doesn't expect to be able to reach cooperation with the other party in just one meeting today, but it's always possible to look familiar.
Qiao Min was not interested in the auction. During this period, there were many celebrities who came forward to chat. Qiao Min would depend on the situation. If she thought there were people who could be beneficial to Yu Nian, she would lead them to each other, and some would not introduce them at all.
In Vanity Fair, people's values are all labeled.
Jiang Nian Yan was always admired by the stars and took a photo of a priceless necklace that was comparable to the one around Maura's neck.
Everyone exclaimed, this should be given to Maura.
The excitement in front has nothing to do with Yu Nian. This kind of event is like this. At the beginning, everyone was walking around, just to build connections. After the event started, the powerful dignitaries were all in the front, and they naturally became a world. Those sitting in the back row People are very sensible not to get involved.
Si Tingyuan kept a low profile throughout the whole process, but his identity was there after all, and he couldn't keep a low profile no matter how much he tried to do so. He didn't spend a lot of money like Jiang Nianyan, but just took a symbolic jade pendant. Even though the jade pendant is nothing compared to all the jewelry, it will be priceless once it is circulated in the market.
Yu Nian listened to the private discussions among the people around him——
"I heard that the young master of the Si family is not married yet, and I don't know who the jewelry is for."
"Just because you're not married doesn't mean you don't have women around you."
"I heard that the young master of the Si family has kept himself clean."
…
The beginning of the dinner party is the beginning of Vanity Fair.
Qiao Min gradually stopped caring about her. She was surrounded by a group of people, not to mention how busy she was. I didn't see Jiang Nianyan at the banquet, so I knew that many people were asking around to see if Jiang Nianyan had left. They were probably related to each other.
But soon someone said that they saw Jiang Nian Banquet in the garden of the guild hall, with Miss Mora in front of flowers and under the moonlight.
These words came into Yu Nian's ears, and he felt anxious.
Could it be that Maura is so obsessed with love that she forgot about the matchmaking thing?
I looked around the dinner venue but couldn't find Si Tingyuan. My heart skipped a beat, he wasn't leaving, was he? In an occasion like this, both Jiang Nianyan and Si Tingyuan are obviously at the top of the food chain, and they are inevitably subject to interference.
Just when I was thinking about whether to ask around and find a way out on my own, my phone vibrated in my hand. It was a strange number, and when I picked it up, it was Maura.
Maura really pulled the strings for her, her voice was quite low, "I've already greeted you from the eldest young master of the Si family. He's in the lounge at the end of the top floor. Whether you can succeed or not depends on you."
Yu Nian was very grateful to Maura. Just as he was about to say thank you, he heard a deep voice coming from the other end of the phone, "Who is it?"
On the other side, Yu Nian felt his head buzzing.
It was the voice of Jiang Nianyan.
We are indeed together, as for what to do...
I think she will be liberated these days. Since Maura came for the Jiangnian Banquet, she will not leave immediately.
Just listen to Maura chuckle, "No one, just a friend."
After finishing speaking, the call was cut off.
Yu Nian was stunned for a long time, and then handed the wine glass to the waiter.
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The top floor lounge is not directly accessible, you must pass through if you want to go up. Yu Nian brought up Maura's name, and when the waiter called to go to the top floor, Yu Nian's heart was racing.
Fortunately, Maura didn't shake her. After hanging up the phone, the waiter respectfully said to her, "Miss Yu, Mr. Secretary asked you to come up."
The temperature on the top floor was very low, maybe it was just Yu Nian's illusion. After all, there were many people at the dinner party, and it didn't matter even if the central air conditioner was turned on.
The sound of high heels was buried in the carpet. From the crisp sound in the elevator to the silence the moment he stepped on the carpet, Yu Nian's heart also went on a roller coaster.
There was a lounge on the top floor. After exiting the elevator, there were several bodyguards standing on both sides of the corridor, which made Yu Nian feel a little dazed, as if he had seen the former Ayan.
The door to the lounge was closed, and there were two bodyguards standing at the door. One of them opened the door and said, "Mr. Si doesn't like to make noise. Miss Yu can't go in wearing high heels."
Although Yu Nian's face was calm, he was still somewhat surprised. She heard that Si Tingyuan liked being quiet, but she didn't want to be bored even by the sound of high heels.
His eyes glanced around, but there was nothing there.
"Don't have any spare shoes?"
The bodyguard was neither humble nor condescending, "I'm sorry."
All right.
She took off her high heels and walked in slowly.
The door to the lounge closed behind her, and the light in the corridor was finally swallowed up by darkness. She only felt that the soles of her feet were very cold. She was surprised that she had to wear high heels to enter because there was no carpet inside.
It was dark before my eyes.
Yu Nian stood frozen in place for a while before his eyesight adjusted.
The lounge was quite large, but she didn't bother looking left and right, and headed towards the light source in front of the window.
Surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, the ceiling height is six or seven meters, so the entire lounge looks very empty.
There was a man lying on the sofa. In the moonlight pouring in, even if the light was dim, you could see his broad shoulders, long legs, and slender figure.
Yu Nian narrowed his eyes slightly, "Mr. Si?"
The man on the sofa didn't respond, but he didn't look like he was asleep. She stepped forward slowly and called him cautiously.
In a daze, I heard the man's muffled voice, heavy and short of breath.
Yu Nian stepped forward in shock, and then he could clearly see the person on the sofa.
It was Si Tingyuan. He was lying there with two buttons on his shirt collar undone and his tie pulled a little crookedly. There was sweat on his forehead, his eyes were closed, and he looked extremely uncomfortable.
