Chapter 3: Humiliation in Public
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
"Go get another chair," Mrs. Lu said, clearly turning a blind eye.
The servant quickly added a new chair. Under everyone's curious gazes, Jiang Jiu sat down calmly.
A strange encirclement formed around Lu Jinxing. His wife sat on his left hand and his mistress on his right. This scene… Everyone couldn't help but sigh. The only person who dared to play like this was the lawless young master of the Lu family!
The dishes were served one after another. Lu Jinxing instructed the servant, "Turn on the television."
"Yes, Third Young Master."
The television lit up and the latest news was being played. "According to insiders, the Third Young Master of the Lu family did not come back for his wedding night last night. He met with a new female celebrity at a hotel…"
"So Third Young Master wasn't at home on his wedding night. No wonder!"
"Tsk tsk, home flowers don't smell as good as wild flowers."
"Hahaha, then our new Young Madam will have a hard time in the future!"
Lu Jinxing was calm about the surrounding discussions, as if they had nothing to do with him. Jiang Jiu became the center of everyone's attention again.
"Didn't I tell you last night that I was talking to a friend? Why did you have to make a scene with the reporters?" Lu Jinxing looked sideways at Jiang Jiu, his words exploding like thunder.
Jiang Jiu suddenly looked up.
Pa!
Something smashed straight at her. Jiang Jiu didn't have time to dodge and felt a pain in the bridge of her nose. The television remote control fell to the ground with a bang and shattered. The force was not small. Her skin was fair, and the bridge of her nose was instantly red and swollen.
The surroundings were silent. No one dared to speak.
"How dare you!" The news was still being broadcasted. Yan Yu's expression was furious. She pointed at Jiang Jiu and asked, "How dare you expose it to the reporters? What did I tell you yesterday? Why can't you keep things to yourself? Must you make a scene and let the entire Yun City see our Lu family as a joke? Do you think our Lu family hasn't lost enough face?!"
"I wasn't the one who exposed it." Jiang Jiu stood up and explained.
In the chair at the side, Lu Jinxing crossed his legs and the corners of his lips curled up evilly and arrogantly.
"If it's not you, who is it?!" Yan Yu went all out. She had always been the main mistress of the Lu family, so her aura was extraordinarily strong.
"In-law, calm down first."
Yan Yu glanced at the two people walking over and her expression darkened. "Who are you calling in-law? What a joke. Any Tom, Dick, or Harry wants to bask in some glory. This is how our Lu family's reputation has been ruined!"
Her sarcastic words were merciless. Jiang Wanming felt his face burning, but he could only pretend that nothing had happened. "Mrs. Lu, calm down first. We're all family. Let's talk calmly."
"That's right. Let's talk calmly." Shu Hong hurriedly echoed. When she passed by Jiang Jiu, she pulled her aside and reprimanded, "Jiu, why are you getting more and more insensible as you grow up? News that will damage the Lu family's reputation is not something you can do out of jealousy."
With just one sentence, she blamed Jiang Jiu.
Jiang Jiu's eyes dimmed. "Mother, I didn't expose the news."
"You still dare to say that?" Shu Hong said sternly. "Look at how angry Mrs. Lu is. Aren't you going to apologize and be punished?"
She wasn't in the wrong. Why should she be punished? Today's incident was clearly Lu Jinxing framing her. Could it be that they were all blind?
Jiang Jiu closed her eyes slightly, and the bitterness in her heart spread to her chest. Ever since she was young, as long as anything bad happened, she would definitely be the one in the wrong. That was the case in the Jiang family, and it was naturally the case in the Lu family.
"This has nothing to do with me."
"You…" Shu Hong was furious. She had grown up and didn't even listen to her mother.
"Third Young Master, don't worry about that news. I've already gotten someone to calm it down. The headlines will be removed soon." Jiang Wanming returned after making a call and quickly walked to Lu Jinxing's side.
The man was still sitting in the chair. His gaze was calm and no one could tell if he was happy or angry. At this moment, Su Qing stood up and took the opportunity to add fuel to the fire. "Third Young Madam, don't misunderstand. Third Young Master and I are really just friends. We had an important matter to discuss last night. But if you expose it to the reporters, won't you embarrass the Lu family and Third Young Master?"
Jiang Jiu glanced at the woman coldly. As expected, she had big breasts but no brains. Did she think that she would have a good ending after being used as a pawn?
"Jiu, you can't mess around with Third Young Master over such a small matter and even make a scene with the reporters."
"I didn't."
"You didn't? The news has already been reported. Don't be stubborn."
"Mrs. Lu, I'll get Jiang Jiu to apologize immediately." As he spoke, Jiang Wanming stood in front of his daughter and ordered angrily, "Hurry up and admit your mistake!"
However, as Jiang Wanming finished speaking, he didn't receive the expected outcome. He raised his hand in exasperation and suddenly stopped when his raised palm touched Jiang Jiu's swollen nose bridge.
Jiang Jiu straightened her back and met her father's gaze.
"What a temper!" Yan Yu snorted coldly and said aggressively, "Our Lu family doesn't want to have such a daughter-in-law!"
"Someone, bring them out—"
Although the Jiang family's status and foundation could not compare to the Lu family, they still had some reputation. Now that Jiang Wanming was scolded like a grandson in front of his relatives and friends, he could not stand it anymore.
The servants stepped forward to take action.
Jiang Jiu took a deep breath and saw Lu Jinxing's provocative smile. Then, she looked at her father.
Jiang Wanming was in his fifties. Time had left many marks on his face, especially in the past two years. His back would bend if he stood for too long. In the end, Jiang Jiu couldn't bear it anymore.
"I was wrong," Jiang Jiu said calmly when the situation was in a deadlock.
The corners of Lu Jinxing's mouth curled up slightly, as if he had expected this. He shrugged and looked as arrogant as a king. "Tell me, what did you do wrong?"
"I shouldn't have let my guard down against the women around Third Young Master and let them have an opportunity." Jiang Jiu's gaze landed on the main seat and he replied clearly, "Now that I'm already the Young Madam of the Lu family, why do I have to fall out with them? Those women outside are all coveting the position of Third Young Master's wife. It won't do me any good to expose this matter."
Yan Yu was stunned as if she was thinking.
Jiang Jiu's tone was docile as she stopped there. "The person who exposed the news must be the biggest beneficiary. Anyway, Third Young Master couldn't have exposed this news himself, right?!"
Hearing this, Lu Jinxing looked over coldly.
"Yes, yes, yes. Jiu is right." Jiang Wanming's meridians were suddenly opened. He glared fiercely at the woman beside Lu Jinxing and said, "These women are too shameless. They dare to have all kinds of thoughts just because they're young and beautiful. They don't even know what kind of person they are!"
Suppressing her anger, Yan Yu came back to her senses. Her precious son was too unrestrained. He always made those flirtatious b*tches outside daydream!
Su Qing's hair stood on end from Yan Yu's cold gaze. Why was the fire on her?
"Mrs. Lu, I didn't…"
"Someone, get this woman out!"
The servant immediately went forward and took out a stick to greet the woman in red.
"Ah!"
"Third Young Master, I didn't. It wasn't me—"
Lu Jinxing's sitting posture did not change. He did not even look up.
The woman screamed and ran out. When she fled in fear, her shoes flew, and she looked extremely miserable. Everyone laughed. The mistress had failed to take over and was completely torn apart by the original wife!
The situation instantly reversed. Seeing that most of the anger in Yan Yu had dissipated, Jiang Wanming immediately nodded and bowed to please her again.
"Mrs. Lu, we brought some good bird's nest with us. It's best to nourish yourself during this season." Shu Hong smiled and went forward. Yan Yu didn't reject them anymore.
Lu Yaoxian couldn't interfere with the women's show of jealousy. He was unhappy with the situation at the family banquet today. Jiang Wanming pulled Shu Hong forward to propose a toast and took the opportunity to curry favor with him. Neither of them looked at Jiang Jiu again.
At the round table beside her, Jiang Ran smiled gloatingly when she saw Su Qing fleeing in a sorry state.
Not far ahead, Jiang Jiu sat back down beside Lu Jinxing. Jiang Ran retracted her smile, and the expression in her eyes gradually turned cold. First, when she seduced Young Master Song, she was dumped and climbed into Third Young Master's bed. Her sister was a vixen!
The family banquet began and the atmosphere was harmonious, as if the farce just now had never happened. Lu Jinxing placed one hand on the back of the chair beside him with an inexplicable expression.
Jiang Jiu lowered her head slightly. Her fair nose bridge was red and swollen. Lu Jinxing narrowed his eyes and his thin lips landed beside her ear. "I didn't expect Mrs. Lu to be so good at pushing the blame."
The man's hot breath approached. Jiang Jiu dodged to the side and picked up her chopsticks to pick up some food. "No, the blame Third Young Master gave me is too big. I don't have the ability to carry it."
Dragging his sweetheart down made him angry? If this matter angered Mrs. Lu, she believed that the female celebrity would not have a good life in the future.
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