The Fake Heiress's Inner Thoughts Were Heard by Her Entire Family

Chapter 149

In any case, the birthday party arrangements were unilaterally decided by Jing Yi.

For Jing Yi, everything now had to make way for resolving the Wang Boqi situation as quickly as possible!

Jing Zeyou remained silent, unsure why, but he felt that Jing Yi seemed to be racing against time...

Even tonight's dinner party was the same.

Since when had Jing Yi become interested in dinner parties? To be precise, she had hardly shown interest in any social gatherings, yet today she attended as Jing Zeyou's companion.

Jing Zeyou watched Jing Yi yawning in the car and couldn't help but smile, "If you're this tired, why insist on accompanying me to the party this late?" He glanced out the car window, "While there's still time, shall I have the driver take you home to rest?"

Jing Yi immediately shook her head, "No, I'm all prepared."

[She had done her makeup and changed into her evening gown - she would go even if it was raining knives!]

Jing Yi hadn't really wanted to come herself, but hadn't she heard that Wang Boqi would be here? She had to seize every opportunity to make him anxious!

Jing Zeyou was slightly stunned; he truly couldn't understand Jing Yi's thinking, but if she wanted to go, then so be it.

The car stopped at the hotel entrance. Jing Zeyou got out first and extended his hand to help Jing Yi.

Jing Yi adjusted her smile and elegantly took Jing Zeyou's arm as they entered the banquet hall.

Unlike previous social gatherings, the hall was set up with round tables.

It really did look like they were here just to eat.

While Jing Yi was observing her surroundings, searching for Wang Boqi, she didn't see him but instead spotted someone unexpected!

Why was Shen Huaichu here?!

Seeing him look in her direction, Jing Yi instinctively avoided his gaze.

Jing Zeyou noticed Jing Yi's reaction and asked, "What's wrong?" Jing Yi forced a laugh, "Nothing, nothing."

On the other side, Shen Huaichu had naturally spotted Jing Yi. She was wearing a simple black strapless dress tonight, her long hair loosely pinned up with two slightly curled strands falling down.

So, why was she pretending not to see him?

While Jing Yi was having a mental storm, debating whether to greet him or pretend they weren't acquainted, before she could decide, Wang Boqi also appeared in her line of sight.

Jing Yi closed her eyes briefly - now she was really done for!

Why had she insisted on taking on the porcelain business?! She clearly didn't have the skills for it!

Why couldn't she have taken things slowly? What was the point of provoking him?!

While Jing Yi was internally berating herself, pretending to be blind to both men's presence, Jing Zeyou had already led her to their seats and pulled out her chair.

Jing Yi obediently sat down, fixing her gaze firmly on the decorative flowers in front of her. Oh, there were even water droplets on them - how fresh, how fresh indeed.

Jing Zeyou gave her a strange look. Hadn't she been full of fighting spirit earlier? How had she suddenly turned into such a timid quail?

Could it be because of him? Jing Zeyou discreetly glanced at Shen Huaichu in the distance, then back at Jing Yi, who was intently admiring the flowers.

"Mr. Jing"

A real estate mogul sat down beside them, and Jing Zeyou turned his attention to chat with the newcomer.

Jing Yi's attitude was something Wang Boqi could rationalize - after all, they couldn't appear too close right now, especially in front of Jing Zeyou.

However, if Jing Yi could come with Jing Zeyou, didn't that mean his plan was almost halfway complete?

A glint flashed in Wang Boqi's eyes as he smiled and quietly moved away from the woman beside him.

Since the plan was about to begin, he should maintain a 'clean' image. After all, a sense of security was most effective with women.

As for Shen Huaichu, once his rationality returned, he could guess Jing Yi's intentions. Was she avoiding him in front of Wang Boqi? Or in front of Jing Zeyou?

He could understand all this, but he couldn't accept it.

Shen Huaichu stared at her, his lips curving slightly upward as he walked over.

Then, under everyone's gaze, he approached Jing Yi's side.

Jing Yi continued to keep her head down, playing the timid quail: No! What was he trying to do?!

Jing Zeyou narrowed his eyes, watching Shen Huaichu: What was this young man up to now?

Wang Boqi gripped his wine glass tightly: Had the relationship between Huarui Group and Hengjing grown this close?

Others: ...Why were they all just standing there?

Shen Huaichu wore a black suit, the dark color making him appear particularly elegant. He slowly bent down, and Jing Yi, thinking he was going to speak to her, closed her eyes and quietly moved away slightly.

Shen Huaichu raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes, then turned to Jing Zeyou, "Good evening, Mr. Jing." Jing Zeyou's smile didn't reach his eyes as he replied,

"Mr. Shen."

This greeting was his last gesture of politeness.

Shen Huaichu didn't mind and casually sat down next to Jing Yi. After staring at her for two seconds, he said with a half-smile, "Miss Jing, it's been a while."

Jing Yi awkwardly forced a smile, "Yes, it's been a while, indeed." Even though he had just given her a ride a few days ago, and they had chatted by the river.

It somehow felt like putting on an act in front of acquaintances.

Shen Huaichu hadn't really intended to say much to Jing Yi; after greeting her, he began conversing with Jing Zeyou.

To others, it appeared that Shen Huaichu had only sat next to Jing Yi to talk with Jing Zeyou, and Wang Boqi thought the same.

Others didn't matter, but the only one suffering was Jing Yi - her toes were about to dig through her shoe soles! Why did they have to talk across her?!

Shen Huaichu noticed Jing Yi's discomfort and asked quietly, "Would you like to switch seats with me?" Jing Zeyou's brows furrowed slightly - she was his sister, what would it mean for her to sit next to Shen Huaichu?

Jing Yi herself was even more confused.

What? Move her over there to make it easier for him to talk to her brother? What kind of move was this?

Before she could ask, Jing Zeyou made the same offer, "Would you like to switch seats with me?" Shen Huaichu silently looked over.

Should she move?

Aliali: 67497f35c4f3f33ac487995aJing Yi looked at the seat next to Jing Zeyou, but the CEO next to her brother also wanted to talk business with him, and was eagerly waiting for a chance to speak with Jing Zeyou.

Maybe she should just sit at a different table altogether?

Jing Yi's smile was becoming stiff, "No, I'll just stay here."

Seeing this, Shen Huaichu stopped talking to Jing Zeyou. He had only been making conversation to have an excuse to watch her anyway, so if she was uncomfortable, he'd stop.

The dinner began, and all the invited guests had mostly taken their seats, with Wang Boqi sitting directly across from Jing Yi.

This was a relatively casual dinner party, so most people had brought dates. Shen Huaichu hadn't, but a beautiful woman still sat beside him - a real estate tycoon's daughter.

The real estate heiress was actively trying to make conversation with Shen Huaichu, appearing quite eager, but unfortunately, he was as responsive as a brick wall.

She was met with only an icy face and a few cold "hmms."

Jing Yi had become somewhat numb to it all.

Everything else aside, if the dinner's food turned out to be mediocre, she would really lose her temper.