Hong Kong Nights of Passion

Chapter 2: I definitely have to come back for my brother's engagement party.

Her heart pounded in panic. She pushed Chi Yige away and ran out.

Chi Yige chuckled and leisurely left the room.

As soon as Wen Jinnian stepped into the banquet hall, she saw top-quality roses from Ecuador everywhere she looked. This floral arrangement alone cost nearly a million.

The LED screens at the event continuously changed into various dreamlike scenes in sync with the music and the ceremony, and the cost was considerable.

The entire setup cost several million dollars, showcasing ultimate luxury in every detail.

As soon as she entered the scene, Wen Jin waved enthusiastically to Wen Jinnian.

She spotted Jiang Shu behind Wen Jin at a glance.

Four years have passed since we last met. He has shed his former naivety and become more mature and composed. He is still handsome, but his every move exudes the charm of a mature man.

Standing beside him was a woman in a red, high-end custom-made bodycon dress, presumably his fiancée, Zhou Shiyi.

The woman had exquisite makeup, a graceful figure, and was radiantly beautiful.

Seeing this, Wen Jinnian slightly suppressed her emotions, put on her gentle and obedient smile again, and walked gracefully towards them.

Jiang Shu turned his head, a complex and unreadable emotion flashing in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

He took a step forward, raised his hand and gently ruffled Wen Jinnian's hair, a smile playing on his lips.

His tone of voice carried a familiar accent to her.

"Our beloved family is finally coming back."

Wen Jinnian's body stiffened noticeably from his action, but she quickly recovered and tilted her head slightly.

Jiang Shu's hand froze in mid-air, and he withdrew it in an instant.

She looked up, a perfectly timed smile on her face, and said softly, "Of course I have to come back for my brother's engagement party."

As she spoke, her gaze fell on the woman next to Jiang Shu, and she exclaimed, "This must be my sister-in-law, she's so beautiful."

Zhou Shiyi smiled, but a dark glint flashed in her eyes. She glanced at Jiang Shu's withdrawn hand, then her gaze fell on her face.

"You must be the Niannian that Brother Jiang was talking about, right? You look so cute."

"Thank you, sister-in-law." Wen Jinnian smiled sweetly, looking like a well-behaved and sensible younger sister.

Zhou Shiyi hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "Brother Jiang, it's rare for Niannian to come back, how about Niannian gives us our engagement rings?"

"I feel very honored that my sister-in-law would let me give her such a meaningful ring!"

Wen Jinian's face was calm, revealing no emotion.

Jiang Shu, standing to the side, couldn't take his eyes off her, completely forgetting that this was their engagement party.

Zhou Shiyi's face turned ugly. She forced a smile and grabbed Jiang Shu's arm, pulling his attention back.

"I was just kidding. Niannian just got back, she must be exhausted from the long journey. Let her get some rest!"

Just then, the emcee on the stage enthusiastically announced, "Next, let's invite the newlyweds to the stage."

The stage was bustling with activity. The host, speaking fluent Cantonese, was full of witty remarks, creating a lively and exciting atmosphere. It was truly a lively engagement banquet.

As Wen Jinnian ate her dessert, she glanced around and saw Chi Yige sitting at the next table.

Holding a wine glass in his hand, he looked directly at her, then raised the glass and gestured for her to drink with him.

Wen Jin rolled her eyes at him, ignored him, and then a text message came in on her phone.

Chi Yige: (I don't mind playing the video of Wen confessing her feelings to me in the Finance Department here.)
Wen Jinnian looked up and saw him holding up a wine glass again. She reluctantly raised her glass and then drank it down in one gulp.

Petty, despicable, and treacherous.

Chi Yige raised an eyebrow, his gaze falling on the woman not far away. He saw her fingers rapidly tapping on her phone screen; soon, his phone vibrated.

Upon seeing the message pop up on the screen, Chi Yige couldn't help but chuckle.

Wen Jinnian: (Dr. Chi, please forgive my petty mistake.)
It also included a pitiful, begging emoji.

It's really interesting. As soon as she gets back to the port, she puts on the act of a well-behaved girl.

Back in America, you were incredibly arrogant, daring to knock him out and humiliate him. Now you're acting all innocent, Wen Jinnian, how many faces do you really have?
He looked up again and saw Wen Jinnian get up and walk forward.

Wen Jinnian came out of the restroom, wiped her hands with a tissue, and was about to return to the banquet hall when she bumped into someone.

The two lost their balance and fell to the ground.

Wen Jinian rubbed the spot where she had bumped herself and quickly stood up, saying, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

"An 'sorry' is enough? Do you know that this bag was a limited edition worldwide? And look at it now?"

A woman dressed in a Chanel-style suit is carrying a Hermès Birkin bag, which appears to be made of Box leather.

Wen Jinian lowered her head and said, "How much is it? I'll pay you back."

"Compensate? You're just a country girl who married into the Jiang family, where would you get the money to compensate? It wouldn't be worth selling you."

Wen Jinnian frowned slightly. "Please speak politely. My name is Wen Jinnian."

"Politeness depends on who you're being polite to. I've heard that someone was sent abroad to study because they liked Brother Jiang back then."

As soon as she said that, Wen Jinnian's gentle smile vanished instantly, and her eyes turned as cold as icy stars as she swept over her.

"What, you dare to do it but not admit it? Trying to climb the social ladder, don't you even know that Brother Jiang and Shiyi got engaged today!"

Fan Tong was startled by her inexplicable aura and subconsciously took a step back.

"Who I like is none of your business. What does it have to do with you?" Wen Jinian said defiantly, taking a step closer.

Fan Tong reached out and elegantly tossed her carefully styled curly hair, tilted her head back, and smiled sarcastically: "You think you're right to like your own brother? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Jinnian's expression turned cold, but she quickly changed to a playful one. She casually strolled around Fan Tong, then suddenly stopped and asked, "Who are you? Did you eat too much salt today?"

Fan Tong didn't react for a moment, and subconsciously replied, "Fan Tong".

Wen Jinnian chuckled, a sly glint in her eyes: "You really have too much free time, Miss Fan. You truly live up to your name."

Fan Tong was stunned for a moment, and it took her several seconds to react. Her face turned bright red. "You, you bitch, you insulted me."

As she spoke, she raised her hand, baring her teeth and claws, and was about to pounce on Wen Jinnian.

Wen Jinian reacted extremely quickly, dodging the attack with a sidestep.

Fan Tong glanced behind Wen Jinnian, immediately dropped her arrogant demeanor, and put on a meek and weak expression. Her eyes were slightly red, and she said in a tearful voice, "Miss Wen, I only said a few words to you because the chain of this bag fell to the ground and got damaged. How could you hit me!"

"What did you say?" Wen Jinnian narrowed her beautiful eyes and glanced at Fan Tong.

Fan Tong took a step forward, her voice tinged with grievance: "Miss Wen, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have said anything about you liking Brother Jiang."

She suddenly reached out and grabbed Wen Jinian's wrist tightly, then slapped it hard against her own face.

Wen Jinnian cursed under her breath. "They still use this kind of staged accident trick now?"
She keenly heard clear footsteps behind her, and on a whim, instead of breaking free, she cleverly used her strength to grab Fan Tong's wrist, gently swaying it as if she were being pulled, while simultaneously hooking her foot with a clever movement.

"Ouch!" With a startled cry, Wen Jinnian pretended to lose her balance and pulled Fan Tong backward with her.

"Niannian, are you alright?!"

The man's urgent voice rang out.

Come on! I want to see my familiar faces checking in!!
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(End of this chapter)