My Sloppy Husband Is Actually a Handsome Bigshot!-Chapter 138 - 136: The Jade Necklace

Lin Zhenxin was taken aback, not expecting Little Qilin’s innocent words to catch Li Yanan’s attention like that.

"Do all you men really mind being called..." The word "old" hadn’t even left her lips when Xun Chen pulled her aside.

A woman holding a watermelon juice was deliberately making exaggerated movements, clearly intending to fake a stumble and spill it on Zhenxin.

If Xun Chen hadn’t pulled her in time, Zhenxin’s radiant white dress would have been completely ruined.

"Sorry!" The woman apologized in a sarcastic tone.

"Did you leave your brain or your eyes at home?" Yao Lemon returned, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

She signaled with her eyes for Zhenxin to look ahead.

Standing next to Wu Feng, wearing a bright red dress, was none other than Gu Yaoyao.

Their eyes met, with tension simmering underneath.

Clearly, Gu Yaoyao wanted to use her own engagement party to suppress Yao Lemon and teach Lin Zhenxin a lesson!

"Is it worth it, when what you’re wearing is just a piece of Taobao junk!" Her voice was deliberately loud enough for those around to hear, drawing the attention of other socialites who were already watching Zhenxin.

There were looks of suspicion, probing, disdain, and pure curiosity.

Yao Lemon’s temper flared instantly, but Zhenxin held her back and subtly shook her head.

"What did you say? I didn’t catch that, say it again." Zhenxin suddenly smiled.

The woman with the watermelon juice instinctively glanced at Gu Yaoyao, and upon receiving a nod, arrogantly repeated herself.

"I said, what you’re wearing is just a piece of Taobao..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Zhenxin in her high heels had already walked quickly up to her.

Before anyone could react, Zhenxin pushed the woman’s hand holding the juice, splashing the fragrant freshly squeezed juice all over her!

For a moment, it was silent around them; no one expected Zhenxin to suddenly lash out.

Yao Lemon was the first to snicker, and soon there were scattered chuckles from the crowd.

Gu Yaoyao’s father was introducing Wu Feng to He Bainian at the time, and now he looked displeased.

He Bainian, on the other hand, simply watched Zhenxin silently, with a slight curve to his thin lips.

"You! How dare you!" The woman stammered, pointing as her fingers shook, and she ran instinctively towards Gu Yaoyao!

"Sorry, I have a bit of a temper."

Zhenxin spoke coldly, but her eyes were directed at Gu Yaoyao from a distance.

"Quite the temper!" Gu Yaoyao scoffed.

Whether it was the first time at the police station where she was almost bailed out but was detained, or the second time at the Hong Kong-style restaurant where her words didn’t gain her any upper hand, or even the third time in a men’s clothing store where Zhenxin suppressed her, Gu Yaoyao now saw her as a thorn in the side, second only to Yao Lemon!

"However, since when did I invite the wife of a bastard?"

Gu Yaoyao raised her voice, making sure everyone could hear.

In truth, it was well-known that Zhenxin was Li Yanan’s wife, and her story had recently been on TV.

Yao Lemon, already loathing Gu Yaoyao, was about to explode upon hearing this.

"Mrs. Li’s invitation was personally delivered to me by your father, no wonder you don’t remember!"

Xun Chen had lost his laid-back demeanor, his expression cold as ice!

He walked slowly to stand behind Zhenxin, skillfully pulling Director Gu, Gu Yaoyao’s father, into the fray!

"What exactly happened here?" Director Gu finally arrived with Wu Feng, fashionably late.

"Dad, she’s the one who scared Mom into illness!"

Gu Yaoyao stomped her foot, and the others, somewhat overhearing, looked at Zhenxin in surprise. Did she really have such an ability?

Director Gu’s sharp gaze swept over Zhenxin, who appeared neither warm nor cold.

"Director Gu, you clearly insisted that my friend and I attend, or was your invitation not genuine?"

Xun Chen’s words were nearly a slap in the face, truth be told, he didn’t take these people seriously at all.

If it weren’t for Li Yanan asking him to come, he wouldn’t have attended a party of this caliber!

Director Gu first glanced at Xun Chen, then at Zhenxin, and finally settled his gaze on Yao Lemon.

"You’re Lemon? Yaoyao, Wu Feng, call her little aunt!"

Director Gu didn’t even mention the earlier conflict, only authoritatively laying down his words.

Xun Chen was not someone he could afford to provoke!

Gu Yaoyao and Wu Feng’s expressions were suddenly a sight to behold!

Especially Wu Feng, whose face turned from pale to red, his thick skin not enough to help him speak!

"Da Xiong has a mission and can’t come, so as her little aunt, you shouldn’t bicker with young ones, especially since Yaoyao’s condition isn’t as it used to be, you need to give her some leeway!" Director Gu’s gaze was piercing as he stared at Yao Lemon, each word sharp and pointed.

Yao Lemon’s heart skipped, and she instinctively glanced at Gu Yaoyao’s belly.

So soon, she’s already...?

No wonder she had the guts to send me that provocative note!

"Oh, so Miss Gu is expecting, how many months in? Congratulations, congratulations!"

Zhenxin suddenly spoke, raising her voice like Gu Yaoyao had earlier.

Yet it didn’t come across as harsh.

As soon as she said this, those who had guessed it was a shotgun wedding had their suspicions confirmed.

All eyes with varying emotions fell on Gu Yaoyao.

Gu Yaoyao’s face was exceptionally sour, and Director Gu hadn’t expected Zhenxin to be so tactless.

He was already displeased with Wu Feng, and after investigating, he naturally knew about Wu Feng’s relationship with Yao Lemon. If Gu Yaoyao hadn’t claimed she was having his baby and insisted on marrying him, he would never have agreed to the union!

Yao Lemon, knowing that Zhenxin was backing her up, regained some composure.

Regarding Wu Feng, her initial heartbreak upon learning of the betrayal was long gone!

Now, she only felt disgust!

Disgust towards this pair of scoundrels!

To think she once even contemplated suicide over such a person?

Now recalling it, Yao Lemon felt as if she’d swallowed flies!

"Lemon and I haven’t prepared much, let’s consider this jade necklace as our gift to you!"

As Zhenxin spoke, she took out the jade necklace that had been wrapped around her hand.

Yao Lemon was a bit surprised at this moment; this necklace had appeared in Zhenxin’s hand after she had a chat with that Tu Family member earlier!

The jade’s quality was top-notch, lustrous, and brimming with life, clearly an antique!

Gu Yaoyao stared at the jade, her eyes darting with thoughts.

Director Gu’s eyes narrowed, when something seems off, it usually is; but before he could say anything, Gu Yaoyao had taken the necklace.

"Then let me thank you both in advance! The engagement ceremony is about to start, I’ll head upstairs to get ready."

Gu Yaoyao said, not caring about anyone’s reactions, intentionally flaunting the necklace as she turned!

Murmurs spread all around.

Director Gu gave Zhenxin a long look, then found an excuse to leave with Wu Feng.

Xun Chen furrowed his brow, having noticed the jade necklace that Zhenxin casually held in her hand earlier. It was completely mismatched with her outfit today, certainly not something she originally wore, and now she was generously giving it away...

What exactly is this woman thinking?

"Zhenxin, that necklace..." Yao Lemon looked at her anxiously.

"Shh!" Zhenxin’s lips curled up into a sly smile, placing a finger on Yao Lemon’s lips.

Suddenly, the sound of enthusiastic greetings came from the entrance, drawing everyone’s attention in that direction.

It turned out Tu Wanzi had just entered the hotel.

The Tu Family and Director Gu have always had close ties, and Tu Wanzi is an old friend of Director Gu.

Gu Yaoyao’s wedding was a must-attend for her!

But Tu Haohao and Li Chengze’s scandal had just become the hot topic today, leading to subtle looks from those watching her.

Zhenxin held up a wine glass, her delicate features masked by a vague emotion, leaving Yao Lemon puzzled.

And almost simultaneously, Tu Wanzi’s eyes met Zhenxin’s through the crowd, filled with complexity...

But in a few seconds, Zhenxin had shifted her gaze away.

Clearly, after their earlier conversation, Tu Wanzi had deliberately delayed her entrance, even adjusting her expression.

"What are you trying to do?" Xun Chen approached her, using his glass to cover his mouth as he whispered.

"Anyway, Yanan said, if the sky falls, he’d hold it up for me."

Zhenxin didn’t intend to give him a straight answer, instead, Xun Chen caught a whiff of strong romantic bliss.

"Watch yourself, don’t end up with a disaster."

"At ten o’clock, someone’s been watching you."

Xun Chen had long noticed and advised.

Zhenxin instinctively glanced over and locked eyes with He Bainian, who slightly raised his glass in acknowledgment.

Returning her gaze, Zhenxin said nothing, once again focusing on Tu Wanzi, who was distractedly speaking with Director Gu.

"I’ll know my limits, as long as the other side... doesn’t go too far!"

Sipping champagne, Zhenxin softly replied...

The engagement ceremony officially began.

The lights in the banquet hall gradually dimmed, leaving a soft spotlight at the stairway on the second floor.

Soon, Gu Yaoyao, dressed anew, descended hand in hand with Wu Feng.

The guests who had been whispering about the earlier drama now fell silent.

The most noticeable was undoubtedly the string of emerald jade around her neck, an old mine piece, exuding life in the light.

Tu Wanzi, who had seemed indifferent, widened her eyes in shock upon seeing the necklace around Gu Yaoyao’s neck.

She instinctively turned to search for Zhenxin’s silhouette in the dim light.

Wasn’t that her...

"Welcome everyone for gracing my daughter’s engagement ceremony, it is truly my honor!"

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