boyutpedia Chapter 370 The whole play must be performed
Chapter 370 The whole play must be performed
As he flung open the car door, Zheng Xuan suddenly turned around with a cynical look on his face. "Please apologize to my uncle and aunt on my behalf. I'll come to their house another day to apologize."
Before he finished speaking, he blew a kiss to her. The frivolous action made Lu Jie grit her teeth in hatred.
Lu Jie clutched the curtains and watched him disappear into the distance. Her teeth chattered and anger burned in her heart.
Downstairs, Su Zeqi saw her face was livid, and asked with concern, "Did that brat bully you?"
Su Zeqi's voice was full of worry. In his eyes, Lu Jie was like his own daughter.
Lu Jie forced a smile that was uglier than crying, and that smile was full of bitterness and helplessness.
She staggered up the stairs in a daze, her steps unsteady, as if she had lost her balance.
Chen Mei picked up a piece of fish and put it into Su Zeqi's bowl. Her eyes were fixed on his swallowing movements. She asked softly, "Does it suit your taste?"
There was a hint of anticipation in her eyes, as if she was waiting for Su Zeqi's praise.
"It's all about craftsmanship."
Su Zeqi nodded. This simple sentence brought a barely perceptible smile to Chen Mei's face.
At dusk the next day, the sky was dyed orange-red by the setting sun, like a gorgeous painting.
Lu Jie painted herself carefully in front of the mirror. Her black hair was tied into a flowing bun, and a delicate black pearl hairpin with tassels hung down, swaying gently with her movements.
The navy blue dress perfectly wrapped her graceful figure, and the person in the mirror looked like a fairy from heaven. However, she looked like a puppet, and even the curve of her lips seemed forced.
The roar of a sports car came from outside the window, and the sound was like a roaring beast.
Zheng Xuan leaned against the Maybach, his posture upright and handsome.
He threw the car keys from a distance, and in the afterglow of the setting sun, the car keys drew a silver arc.
He was wearing a well-tailored suit that made his shoulders look broad and his legs long, and he exuded an innate nobility.
Seeing her approaching, he walked gracefully around to the passenger seat and opened the door. The famous watch on his wrist flashed a cold light, like a cold star in the dark night.
"Miss Lu is so beautiful that she makes the moon pale in comparison."
The corners of his mouth turned up in a smile, which contained both sincere praise and a bit of ridicule.
Lu Jie clenched her handbag and suddenly looked back before getting into the car.
She saw behind the curtains on the second floor that Chen Mei was staring at the shiny black car, her eyes full of jealousy and resentment, her nails digging deep into her palms as if she wanted to make them bleed.
One has to admit that with this outfit, Zheng Xuan looks somewhat like a decent human being.
Lu Jie cursed herself inwardly for being so short-sighted that she could be fooled by his current appearance.
She lowered her neck and got into the car reluctantly.
"Especially made for me?"
Zheng Xuan steered the car and glanced at her in the rearview mirror. There was a hint of cunning in his eyes. "Don't be embarrassed to admit it."
As he spoke, he tilted his head slightly, his eyes lingering on Lu Jie for a moment, as if trying to find the answer from her face.
Lu Jie stared at the speeding street scene outside the window. The street lights lit up one by one, like shining pearls.
Her earlobes were so red that blood seemed to be dripping out, and she felt both embarrassed and annoyed.
The rearview mirror reflected Zheng Xuan's thin lips filled with sarcasm. Looking at his expression, she felt even angrier.
Suddenly, Zheng Xuan slammed on the accelerator, and the car rushed out like an arrow. The powerful inertia threw Lu Jie hard against the seat. She screamed, "I'm going to die!"
Then he tightened his seat belt with his backhand, his almond-shaped eyes widened as he looked at Zheng Xuan with anger and fear.
The Maybach slowly slid into the porch of the six-star hotel. The doorman was quick-witted and trotted over, bowing 90 degrees to greet him. His movements were skillful and professional.
Zheng Xuan held her arm, looking calm and composed, as if he was patrolling his own back garden. He looked so confident, as if the whole world was under his control.
In the lobby, flower baskets were piled up into a small mountain, with colorful flowers competing for beauty and emitting bursts of fragrance.
The gold-painted words on the ribbon dazzled people under the light, highlighting the luxury and grandeur of the banquet.
Lu Jie gasped, secretly regretting wearing those five-centimeter stilettos. Her feet were already starting to ache.
"Small scene."
Zheng Xuan tapped the back of her hand lightly with his knuckles. The gesture seemed intimate, but in fact it carried an unquestionable attitude. "You can't invite Miss Lu if you are not qualified."
As he spoke, he lowered his head slightly and whispered in Lu Jie's ear. The warm breath brushed past her ear, making her tremble slightly.
In the elevator car, Lu Jie was applying lipstick in front of the mirror. She applied it carefully, trying to make herself look more perfect.
Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of a distorted face flashing around the corner - Zheng Rui was holding a champagne tower, and the rim of the crystal glass left a blue mark on her palm. Her eyes were full of jealousy and resentment, and she stared at Lu Jie as if she wanted to eat her alive.
When the double doors of the banquet hall opened, Zheng Xuan suddenly leaned over, and the scent of sandalwood mixed with alcohol hit her ears: "We have to perform the whole play, understand?"
His voice was low and rapid, with a hint of warning.
When Lu Jie heard this, she felt a surge of anger in her heart. Her high heels rolled precisely on his leather shoes. Seeing the veins bulging on his forehead, she lowered her eyes to hide her smile, feeling secretly proud in her heart.
Beneath the crystal chandelier, whispers flooded in like a tide:
"Is this the new favorite? She's more beautiful than the previous ones."
"Mr. Zheng changes women more frequently than the seasons change"
"That sickly kid from the Lu family? I'm afraid he won't last more than three months."
These discussions were like sharp blades piercing Lu Jie's heart. She bit her lower lip tightly, trying hard not to show her emotions.
Zheng Rui's sweet voice tore through the discussion network: "Brother!"
She was wearing a nude pink fishtail skirt that tightly wrapped around her wasp waist and hips. The rhinestone bra rose and fell with her breathing, sparkling brightly under the light.
She stood on tiptoe and wrapped her arms around Zheng Xuan's neck, her red lips less than three inches away from his Adam's apple. That intimate gesture made people feel disgusted. "Why don't you wait for me?"
Lu Jie watched the brother and sister's performance coldly, feeling disgusted.
She looked at Zheng Rui clinging to Zheng Xuan like an octopus, her brows furrowed tightly.
Suddenly, she felt a tightness on her wrist - Zheng Xuan's five fingers clenched together with such force that they almost crushed her wrist bones. She cried out in pain and turned to look at Zheng Xuan, only to see a hint of anxiety and helplessness in his eyes.
How can this be the proper behavior between siblings?
Lu Jie stood by, his heart filled with confusion and disgust.
She looked at Zheng Rui's coquettish look and felt extremely irritated.
Zheng Xuan's temples were throbbing. He knew in his heart that this damn girl was afraid that others would not know about their little affair, so she deliberately made trouble at this moment.
He glanced at Lu Jie from the corner of his eye, his chin slightly raised, as if to signal her—Are you still waiting to be fed? Hurry up and act with me!