After hanging up the phone with Chen Yanbei, Jiang Yao got up from the sofa and walked to the cloakroom.
In the end, she didn't tell Chen Yanbei about her affair with Li Junwei. First of all, she didn't want Chen Yanbei to be thinking about her while he was on a business trip, so she couldn't work with peace of mind.
Secondly, she has clearly rejected Li Junwei. After tonight, the two of them will be clean, and she will not give him another chance to meet alone in the future.
When she came to the bedroom, Jiang Yao opened the closet door where the dress was hanging, planning to pick out something to wear for the evening reception.
She wasn't interested in the cocktail party, so she certainly wasn't one to dress up carefully. She fiddled with the rows of clothes with her slender fingertips, and finally chose the simplest and most conservative one-shoulder black dress.
Except for the shoulders, the rest of the body was tightly wrapped.
She glanced at the clock on the bedside and saw that it was half an hour before her appointment with Li Junwei, so she simply put on her black dress.
After changing her clothes, she looked in the mirror. Her long wavy hair was tied into a low ponytail with a hairband. Her neck and earlobes were actually adorned with jewelry. She opened the storage compartment where the jewelry was stored and glanced at the rows of shiny items. The necklace, earrings, and rings were pushed back intact.
It's better to be simple and don't attract the limelight.
You don’t need to wear jewelry, but a bag is a woman’s greatest sense of security.
Jiang Yao opened the bag cabinet and picked out a cross-body chain bag. The bag was also black and blended in with the color of her clothes, making it completely inconspicuous.
But the advantage of this bag is that it has a large enough capacity. Thinking of the powerlessness she felt when she was threatened at the Huangting Nightclub last time, she picked a few portable self-defense tools from the space and stuffed them in. She was not afraid of ten thousand, just in case, this time As long as she doesn't go against that special soldier Qiu Wang, she can still protect herself.
It’s almost time to make all the preparations.
Jiang Yao slowly took a pair of flat shoes from the shoe cabinet and put them on before going out and going downstairs.
When he walked to the door of the apartment, Li Junwei's car was already parked there.
Only this time, he didn't wait outside. Instead, he sat in the car, leaning on the car window with one elbow and holding a cigarette in the other hand. He leaned against the back of the car and puffed away.
Jiang Yao naturally grabbed the bag chain on her chest with both hands, walked slowly to the front of the car, and knocked on the glass: "Mr. Li."
"Get in the car." Li Junwei blew out a smoke ring and dropped two words.
In fact, he had already seen her coming out through the rearview mirror, but he didn't want to appear to be in a hurry, so he sat in the car and didn't move.
The sports car only had two seats. Jiang Yao opened the passenger door and got in.
"Have you been waiting for a long time?" She reached out and took the seat belt and fastened it herself, and greeted the other party politely.
"Not long ago, I just arrived." Li Junwei threw the cigarette in his hand outside and threw it into the trash can not far away, then turned to look at Jiang Yao.
Seeing that she was dressed simply, without even a single piece of jewelry on her body, he pulled his lower lip with a half-smile and sighed, other women would like to show off all their wealth when attending an event, but she was dressed in clear soup noodles.
But that face is eye-catching enough, the skin is white and tender, not even a pore can be seen, and the facial features are so exquisite that just looking at the profile is dazzlingly beautiful.
Li Junwei stared at her for several seconds before turning his head, stepping on the accelerator and starting the car.
The reception was held at a villa on Victoria Peak.
When Jiang Yao and Jiang Yao arrived, there was already a long list of luxury cars parked at the door.
The doorman stepped forward and opened the car door for the two of them, then bowed respectfully and waited for them to get out of the car.
Li Junwei pushed open the car door, took a long step, walked to Jiang Yao's side, raised his hand and threw the car keys to the doorman, then turned to Jiang Yao and said, "Let's go."
He raised his arm slightly, motioning for her to take it.
Jiang Yao turned her head and pretended not to notice his movements. She took off the chain bag she was carrying and lowered her head to adjust the length, knowing that the bag was just the right length to carry.
Li Junwei lowered his arms indifferently and put one hand in his pocket.
Jiang Yao caught a glimpse of his movements, felt slightly relieved, and walked side by side into the villa with him.
In the huge living room of the villa, the marble floor is as smooth as a mirror, and a crystal chandelier that is three stories high hangs down from the hollow space in the middle, making it luxurious and bright.
Elegant waltzes flowed softly in the hall. Guests were dressed in costumes, suits, leather shoes, or long dresses. They gathered in groups. From time to time, someone raised a glass of wine to greet each other.
It looked like a very serious cocktail party indeed. Jiang Yao's tense heart relaxed and she stood quietly next to Li Junwei holding her bag.
However, the next moment, she felt a very strong gaze directed towards her.
She looked back and saw that the man had stopped looking, put on a smiling face, and walked towards the direction where she was standing.
"Jun Weiwei, you're here~" After Wang Simin stood still, she greeted Li Junwei in a friendly tone, and then her gaze fell on Jiang Yao secretly, "Who is this lady?"
Li Junwei stretched out his hand and gently put his arm around Jiang Yao's shoulders and introduced: "My female companion, Jiang Yao."
Wang Simin stared at his hand, her pupils shrank slightly, then she naturally looked away, smiled at Jiang Yao, "Hello, Miss Jiang, my name is Wang Simin."
"Hello." Jiang Yao nodded with a polite smile on her face, but she didn't miss the other person's look as if she was looking at a love rival. She was here to complete the task and didn't want to be misunderstood, so she immediately moved aside quietly. , took the initiative to distance himself from Li Junwei.
Maybe he noticed her movements, and the hostility in Wang Simin's eyes became lighter, but she had no intention of leaving, and instead waved to the waiter not far away.
"Miss." The waiter came to her side, leaned down and said respectfully.
Wang Simin pointed to the dining table not far away and said like a master: "Send three glasses of red wine."
Tonight's reception was hosted by the Wang family. Wang Simin is the eldest lady of the Wang family. After a while, the waiter returned with a tray: "Miss, the wine you asked for."
Wang Simin raised her lips lightly, took a glass of red wine from the tray and handed it to Jiang Yao, "Ms. Jiang, try it. The 1969 French Bordeaux Chateau Collection Edition is the only one in the whole of Hong Kong. Miss Jiang is very lucky."
"Really? That's thanks to Miss Jiang." Jiang Yao responded with a smile and raised the wine glass in her hand.
Wang Simin shook the goblet in her hand, looked sideways at Li Junwei, and asked familiarly: "Junwei, Miss Jiang looks quite unfamiliar. I haven't seen her at a party in the circle. Have you just met?" "
Li Junwei carelessly twitched the corners of his lips and did not continue to speak, as if he was not familiar with her.
Wang Simin laughed awkwardly and changed the topic: "Junwei, last night at dinner, my uncle and aunt and I were still discussing where to go on vacation this winter. My aunt suggested going to Hawaii. Let me ask your opinion when I have time. You Is there any place you want to go? I remember last year you said you wanted to go to Australia."
In order to bring the younger generation together, the parents of the two families previously proposed a family trip, so that Li Junwei and Wang Simin could spend more time together.
The two families had dinner last night, and Li Junwei was absent, so the topic of family travel came up again at the dinner table.
Hearing Wang Simin mention this, Li Junwei replied without thinking: "I don't have time to go, you can make your own decision."
Being rejected in front of Jiang Yao, Wang Simin felt a little embarrassed. She raised her hand to cover up and took a sip of the wine in her hand.
Jiang Yao only regarded herself as an invisible person, with an awkward but polite smile on her face. Anyway, the two of them had nothing to do with her, so just don't affect her.
Who knew what she was afraid of? Wang Simin paused for a while, then turned her eyes to Jiang Yao: "I rarely see Jun Wei with a female companion. Miss Jiang must be very good. Which company does she work for?"
Just as Jiang Yao was about to answer her, Li Junwei interrupted her impatiently: "It's late at night, are you investigating the case?"
The expression on Wang Simin's face was completely stiff.
Jiang Yao subconsciously glared at Li Junwei and quickly smiled to smooth things over:
"Master Li, I'm kidding you. I'm currently unemployed, and I'm far behind Miss Wang. I heard that Miss Wang is a jewelry designer and runs her own brand. She's so young, beautiful and talented. It's really cool. It’s both enviable and admirable.”
Despite all the hardships, Jiang Yao only prayed that Wang Simin would not treat her as a love rival. She was forced to accompany Li Junwei to the reception.
Wang Simin obviously didn't expect Jiang Yao to praise her. A trace of surprise flashed in her eyes, and then she curled her lips modestly, "I designed it for fun. I didn't want to create any brand. It was just for everyone's support."
Jiang Yao continued to praise her: "Miss Wang is so humble. At this age, most of her peers still don't know what they want. Miss Wang has already started her own business. She is really a role model for us."
Wang Simin's lips fluttered when she praised her: "Miss Jiang is so good at talking."
Jiang Yao finally saw that Wang Simin was interested in Li Junwei, and her words showed how close she was to Li Junwei.
Li Junwei didn't like Wang Simin, so he brought her to the reception, hoping to use her as a shield to block Wang Simin's love.
Understanding the relationship, Jiang Yao certainly couldn't let Wang Simin misunderstand her. She took the initiative to leave space for the two of them to be alone: "Miss Wang and Mr. Li will chat for a while, and I'll go over there to have something to eat."
After saying that, she walked to the other side with the wine glass in hand, for fear that she would be caught by Li Junwei if she walked slowly.
However, she obviously underestimated Li Junwei's determination to reject Wang Simin. As soon as she put a mousse cake from the dessert table onto the plate, Li Junwei had already strode towards her.
He leaned into her ear with an impatient look on his face and whispered: "What do you mean? I asked you to accompany me to the cocktail party, not to be a matchmaker."
"I'm not a matchmaker. Don't you and Miss Wang know each other? Why are you talking?" Jiang Yao poked the cake on the plate with a fork nonchalantly.
Seeing her like this, Li Junwei simply said: "You said you wanted to help me with a difficult matter. Now I tell you, help me mess up the marriage with the Wang family, and the debt between us can be wiped off."
Interfering with the Wang family's marriage?
Hearing this, Jiang Yao's face instantly wrinkled up.
This peach blossom is not easy to stop. What is the identity of the Wang family? That was the Regent of Xiangjiang, a figure with considerable say in the political circles, and Wang Simin was the eldest lady of the Wang family and the only daughter of Director Wang.
She wanted to mess up the marriage. If the Wang family hated her, wouldn't she become Li Junwei's scapegoat?
No matter how much she lost, Jiang Yao shook her head like a rattle: "No, no, it's not virtuous to ruin someone's marriage."
"Ms. Wang is one of the best from a wealthy family. She must be good-looking, capable, and treat people so well. Which socialite in Xiangjiang can compare with her? The key point is that Miss Wang has a soft spot for you. Such a good wife cannot be matched by others. I can’t find it even with a lantern, so what are you dissatisfied about?”
"I know that you young masters from rich families are somewhat rebellious and like to go against the grain of your family. But since you were born into a wealthy family and have enjoyed the glory brought by your family, you must also shoulder family responsibilities. If you marry Miss Wang, you Li The two Wang families have joined forces and will go sideways in business and politics from now on, leaving other wealthy families a few blocks away. Why can't you think of rejecting this marriage? "
Jiang Yao persuaded Li Junwei with earnest words, and Xiao Zhi moved him emotionally with reason. The cake in her hand was almost smashed by her.
Li Junwei put one hand in his pocket and looked at her open and closed red lips and vivid facial expressions at leisure. He raised his eyebrows and said, "How much did Li Jingliang give you to be a lobbyist? I'll pay you double."
Jiang Yao said seriously: "It would be nice if Li Jingliang didn't let people hunt me down. How could he give me money? I don't earn any money for ruining someone's marriage. I really analyze this marriage from your perspective. Then Tell me, why are you unwilling to accept this marriage?"
Li Junwei said, "I have no feelings for her."
Jiang Yao curled her lips and said: "You don't feel that such a beautiful woman is your wife. Are you a man?"
Is it a man? Li Junwei curled his lips: "How about you try and see if I am a man."
Jiang Yao didn't answer his question and continued: "Emotions can be cultivated. Besides, it's the same with the lights off. I don't believe you can make any difference in sleeping."
Phew, Li Junwei couldn't hold it back and laughed out loud, "Is this what a woman can say like that?"
Jiang Yao said confidently: "What I said is the truth. Aren't you men all like this?"
Otherwise, there wouldn’t be so many hungry men who go out to eat secretly. My wife at home is obviously good-looking, so if she insists on going out to eat secretly, forget about it. She is not picky about food and can eat anything.
But the topic went a little far, and Jiang Yao came back again: "I can't interfere with the marriage anyway, so you can do something else."
Li Junwei twitched the corner of his lips and said softly: "Then I have to settle Li Jiafeng's debt with you..."
A naked threat.
Jiang Yao was also a bit at a loss. This person was not very experienced and could not be persuaded. The key point was that Chen Yanbei would be back tomorrow. She wanted to end the relationship with Li Junwei as soon as possible. After thinking about it, she agreed: "Okay. I just need to help you disrupt Huang Huang's marriage, right? I don't care about the method? "
Li Junwei also said readily: "Yes, no matter what method you use, as long as I don't have to marry Wang Simin."
