You tricked me into raising your son? You'll divorce me and become my aunt.

Ruan Ning guessed what she wanted to say.

It was simply because she saw Fu Tingchen with another woman.

Considering the 100 million yuan hush money that Jin Manrong had paid, Ruan Ning explained with a smile, "Oh, my husband also brought a female companion today; she's a mutual friend."

Mrs. Wang once again showed an expression of understanding. "Oh, I see. I just saw them together, and it seems a lot of people have misunderstood their relationship. I heard someone call Mr. Fu's female companion Mrs. Fu. Aren't you going to explain?"

"It's alright," Ruan Ning smiled good-naturedly.

Mrs. Wang exchanged a few pleasantries with her and then left.

Gu Mingzhou looked at Ruan Ning, "Judging from your reaction, you already knew Fu Tingchen would bring that woman?"

"Mm." Ruan Ning nodded.

Gu Mingzhou asked, puzzled, "You can tolerate this?"

"It's nothing." Ruan Ning smiled indifferently. "Jin Manrong gave me a hundred million yuan as hush money to cooperate with her. I can't let the Fu family lose face."

Upon hearing this, Gu Mingzhou scoffed, "One hundred million isn't out of the question either."

Fu Tingchen stood in the center of the crowd, dressed in a black suit, with Bai Xinyao holding his arm, a gentle and dignified smile on her face.

Ruan Ning hadn't accompanied Fu Tingchen to a cocktail party or banquet for quite some time.

Many of the guests at this reception came from other provinces.

Most people don't know Ruan Ning.

These people knew that the president of the Fu Group was married.

Looking at the female companion beside him, one would naturally assume that she was Mrs. Fu.

Everyone knows that the Fu family and the Jin family are related by marriage, and the Fu Group has the backing and resources of the Jin family.

Many people came up to him to curry favor.

Those who fawn over Fu Tingchen will naturally include Bai Xinyao, who is by his side.

"Hello, Mr. Fu. Hello, Mrs. Fu."

"Mr. Fu and Mrs. Fu are a perfect match."

"Mr. Fu and Mrs. Fu are truly a perfect couple."

Upon hearing these words, Bai Xinyao's smile deepened, and she appeared dignified and poised.

Someone praised, "Mrs. Fu is not only outstanding in appearance, but also a master's graduate from a top university in the United States. She is young, knowledgeable, and her abilities are beyond question. No wonder she can stay by Mr. Fu's side."

"Mr. Fu is so lucky. Not only is he successful in his career, but his partner is also so outstanding. The two of them are a match made in heaven."

One compliment after another followed.

Bai Xinyao's eyes revealed an undisguised smugness.

She turned her head to look at the man beside her, wanting to hear his response.

Fu Tingchen remained calm and did not deny it.

This is the default.

Bai Xinyao's smile deepened.

In her opinion, Fu Tingchen's silence was already a dignified gesture.

After tonight's party, many people who have met her will recognize her as Mrs. Fu.

Just as everyone was praising them, Fu Tingchen's gaze suddenly fell on a figure not far away.

It is Ruan Ning.

What is she doing here?

The man next to her was the one she met at the hospital last time.

They were indeed unclear about the situation.

Fu Tingchen's expression immediately turned cold, and the atmosphere around him instantly cooled down.

Before the people around him could finish their compliments, he raised his hand and brushed away Bai Xinyao's hand that was holding his arm.

Bai Xinyao was stunned, her smile froze, and she stared in astonishment at Fu Tingchen's departing figure without hesitation.

The people who were complimenting Fu Tingchen stopped abruptly when he suddenly left, creating an awkward moment.

Fu Tingchen strode through the crowd and walked straight up to Ruan Ning.

The man coldly questioned, "Weren't you supposed to be working overtime tonight? What are you doing here?"

Ruan Ning looked up at him, her expression calm and frank: "Accompanying my boss to a cocktail party or social event certainly counts as overtime."

This statement seems reasonable and impeccable.

But to Fu Tingchen, it sounded very harsh.

His gaze swept over Gu Mingzhou, who was standing next to Ruan Ning.

Watching his wife become someone else's companion, Fu Tingchen felt as if something was blocking his chest, making him feel suffocated.

Gu Mingzhou remained calm and composed, neither humble nor arrogant.

Fu Tingchen's gaze was icy: "President Gu doesn't seem to lack women, so why would he bring someone else's wife to this kind of event?"

Gu Mingzhou smiled faintly, the smile not reaching his eyes, and calmly retorted, "President Fu is joking. It's the employees' job to work diligently and cooperate with the company's social engagements. As their superior, what's wrong with me bringing my subordinates to formal occasions?"

"Whether my employees are married or not is not my concern."

"As for Mr. Fu, instead of keeping an eye on my employees, you should take care of yourself first, so as not to make a fool of yourself."

Fu Tingchen said with a stern face, "My private matters are none of your business."

He looked at Ruan Ning and said, "Ruan Ning, come with me."

Gu Mingzhou: "I don't care what your relationship with Ruan Ning is, but since it's a private matter, you shouldn't bring it to the workplace."

"She is my subordinate, and accompanying me to this social event is considered overtime. Mr. Fu has no right to interfere with my employee."

Fu Tingchen's eyes flashed with malice: "What happened between her and me is none of your business."

"Ruan Ning is now my employee, and her work is all related to me." Gu Mingzhou stood his ground. "President Fu is blurring the lines between public and private matters, and he is making things difficult for my subordinates because of his personal emotions. If this gets out, it will probably damage the reputation of the Fu family."

Undercurrents were surging, and the surrounding air became tense.

Just then, several of Gu Mingzhou's business partners walked over with smiles.

"Mr. Gu, it's been a long time."

After exchanging greetings, everyone's eyes fell on Ruan Ning.

Seeing Ruan Ning standing next to Gu Mingzhou, and the two looking good together, he subconsciously assumed they were a couple.

"Mr. Gu, your girlfriend is so elegant, gentle and beautiful, a perfect match for you."

"What a perfect couple! Mr. Gu certainly has excellent taste."

Fu Tingchen's face turned green upon hearing these words.

Before Gu Mingzhou could speak, Fu Tingchen said coldly, "You've misunderstood. They're not boyfriend and girlfriend."

The group of people who had been smiling and praising him froze, their smiles stiffening on their faces. They stood there awkwardly, unsure of what to say next.

Not far away, Bai Xinyao, who had been watching the commotion, heard Fu Tingchen's words clearly.

She stood there, her hands clenched tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms. The gentle smile on her face vanished, replaced by resentment and anger in her eyes.

Those people just now thought she and Fu Tingchen were a couple, praising them as a good match, and Fu Tingchen did not deny it.

But in the blink of an eye, he coldly brushed Ruan Ning away in public.

She was in a hurry to distance herself from that man, afraid that others would misunderstand.

Bai Xinyao felt a surge of resentment in her chest.

She was so angry that she gritted her teeth, but she didn't dare to go up and question Fu Tingchen. She could only stare at Ruan Ning not far away, filled with jealousy and resentment.