spring bite mark

Chapter 43 Private Banquet
Jiang Manman's fingers, which were holding the teacup, felt slightly cool.

Yan Changye subtly replaced her cup of hot tea before slowly saying, "Do we really have to talk about this unpleasant topic?"

Old Master Yan's face darkened, and he ultimately did not press the matter further.

When dinner was served, Yan Changye still didn't touch any of the dishes prepared by Sun Bei. He only ate a couple of bites of the fish that the old man had personally caught, and then casually chatted about some business topics.

Jiang Manman didn't quite understand, so she sat down and opened her phone, immediately receiving a link from Jiang Rong:

"Madam, Tsinghua University is having an alumni reunion in a few days. Several of your seniors from the Academy of Fine Arts are there; they are now rising stars in the design world and are confirmed to attend. Will you be attending?"

Although Jiang Manman has already met more than 20 of the world's top designers at once, many of the seniors from Tsinghua University's Academy of Fine Arts are also very famous and are regarded as the new trend in the fashion design industry.

She was momentarily tempted: "Sign me up and schedule my time."

“Yes, Madam.” Jiang Rong thought for a moment, “Several bigwigs from Tsinghua University’s School of Finance are also said to be going. By the way, Chairman Yan should have received an invitation as well. You can go with Chairman Yan, which will reduce a lot of unnecessary trouble.”

With Jiang Manman's face, if she hadn't had bodyguards following her around every day and being protected by Chairman Yan, she would probably have attracted a whole bunch of unwanted suitors over the years.

Jiang Rong had been by Jiang Manman's side for three years, and every month he would encounter one or two men who wanted to keep his wife as a caged bird. In the end, they all failed miserably at the hands of the bodyguards. As for whether it had attracted the 'attention' of the jealous husband, Yan Dong, Jiang Rong had no idea.

Jiang Manman glanced at Yan Changye, who was chatting with the old man, and said, "Okay, I'll ask him later."

"There's one more thing," Jiang Rong added. "The Night Chaser cruise ship sent an invitation to Twilight Chan Studio for a private banquet. Will Twilight Chan accept?"

Jiang Manman was stunned for a moment: "The Night Chaser cruise ship, are we familiar with it?"

Yan Changye suddenly looked at Jiang Manman, his peach blossom eyes slightly raised: "Madam, you and the owner of the Night Chaser have been sleeping in the same bed. Do you think you're familiar with each other?"

Jiang Manman: "..."

Jiang Rong coughed lightly: "Madam, that's the cruise ship that Chairman Yan bought not long ago. There should be some large-scale private banquet in Beijing and Hong Kong soon. Assistant Shen prepared an invitation for Mu Chan, saying that everyone in the studio should go and relax."

Jiang Manman nodded and said, "Then let's go."

"Then I will send the invitations to the employees—don't worry, Madam, just say it's a private banquet on a cruise ship, and don't reveal the identities of the chairman or you."

"it is good."

That night, after the two left the old house and got into the car, Jiang Manman brought up the alumni association to Yan Changye.

Yan Changye casually rested his hands on the steering wheel, a slight smile playing on his lips: "There's something that Madam probably doesn't know yet."

Jiang Manman looked at him blankly.

Yan Changye said meaningfully, "The alumni association was initiated by Xie Yuheng. What is the purpose of revisiting old places and reuniting with old friends? Madam, can you guess?"

"It's none of my business what they're thinking. I don't want to guess." Jiang Manman was a little annoyed with him. "Stop being sarcastic. Are you going or not?"

“Go ahead,” Yan Changye said matter-of-factly. “I also enjoy watching old friends reunite.”

Jiang Manman changed the subject: "You arranged the cruise ship thing?"

"No." Yan Changye's tone was innocent. "Do I look like someone who doesn't have anything to do all day long and spends every other day organizing parties?"

"Who is that?"

"At the project launch ceremony for the Chen and Xie families, in order to demonstrate the capital's extravagant hospitality, Chen Mohan asked his unfilial son, Chen Jinzhou, to borrow a cruise ship from me."

"I remember the Chen family also owns several cruise ships?" "That's different. Their cruise ships aren't even ranked in the top in China." Yan Changye chuckled lightly. "My husband, the third largest in the world—they wanted to buy the number one one, but the other party absolutely refused to sell."

Jiang Manman hummed in agreement.

Yan Changye's expression was slightly arrogant: "Although this is a gathering organized by the Chen family, you are the real hostess, so there's no need to be reserved. Just act like the hostess."

"Xie Yuheng is coming too?" Jiang Manman frowned slightly. "I don't want to see him."

“He is the chairman of the other party in the project, so of course he has to come.” Yan Changye paused for a moment. “In addition, Chen Jinzhou has sent invitations to his fiancée, Miss Murong, and Xie Yunxi as well.”

Jiang Manman's gaze suddenly became complicated.

Yan Changye leisurely admired Jiang Manman's expression for a while, then leaned down and kissed her on the cheek.
"Don't be scared, my dear, your husband is here!"

The next day at work, the people at Mu Chan Studio were somewhat restless.

As soon as Jiang Manman arrived at the studio, a group of people immediately surrounded her, all staring at her.

Jiang Manman slightly raised her eyelids, her almond-shaped eyes sweeping around: "Speak if you have something to say."

"Boss looks absolutely gorgeous today!" Ayla looked Jiang Manman up and down. Today, Jiang Manman was wearing a traditional yet fashionable two-piece cheongsam, which uniquely blended sexiness and elegance. A white jade lily of the valley hairpin loosely tied her big wavy hair into a bun, revealing her stunningly white neck.

Jiang Manman gave a light "hmm": "You watch it every day, aren't you tired of it yet?"

"How could I possibly get tired of it! With a beauty like the boss, I used to think that my husband, who was incredibly jealous and possessive, was very lucky with women..." Ayla sighed, "But after meeting the boss's husband last night, I realized that you, boss, are also very lucky with women. I'm so envious, so very envious!"

Jiang Manman chuckled softly: "So, you want to ask me if I saved the galaxy in my past life?"

"No, no, no! The boss's husband is so handsome that you might not even meet someone like him even if you saved the galaxy."

Ayla chuckled, "I just wanted to ask you, boss, if you could share your husband's daily outfits, skincare routine, and which gym he works at to get that perfect physique? We can go home and try to mold our boyfriends in that direction. Even getting just one percent of your husband's essence would be enough!"

Jiang Manman fell silent.

Jiang Rong coughed lightly: "The boss you're talking about has a 300-square-meter wardrobe, with clothes that start at six figures, all custom-made for him by the world's most famous designers."

Everyone: "..."

Jiang Rong added, "I saw him use a face mask once; it cost five figures per mask."

Everyone: "..."

Jiang Rong continued, "He never goes to the gym either, because some of the world's most famous fitness trainers revolve around him."

Ayla covered her face: "President Jiang, please stop talking, it's just wishful thinking on our part!"

Jiang Manman glanced at everyone and said, "If you're so smitten with his looks, I'll bring you all to see him again at the private banquet on the cruise ship in a few days."

Shanshan exclaimed, "The last time I took a cruise was in Chongqing! It was along the Jialing River to see the night view, 180 yuan per person, and only half an hour. Assistant Jiang said the invitation he received was for a three-day cruise, I'm so excited!"

Jiang Rong opened his mouth, wanting to say that this private banquet on the cruise ship was different from those on city tourist boats.

But... never mind, I won't scare them. They'll see when the time comes.

(End of this chapter)