Wasn’t this the hotel where Qin Yushu had dined with Huo Yunyi last time? Did the Huo Family just love this place that much?
Or was there no other hotel in the world?!
Qin Yushu took a couple of steps before noticing that Lu Ningshuang was still standing there in a daze. She stopped and waited for her.
“What’s wrong?”
Lu Ningshuang’s expression turned serious. “I suspect I’ve fallen into the world of a CEO novel.”
The kind where meals and stays always featured the same hotel name—it was clearly tailor-made for CEO literature!
“…”
Qin Yushu fell silent for a moment. “Go back and have less contact with Housekeeper Nangong.”
Look at what she’d turned the kid into.
Lu Ningshuang: QAQ
They proceeded smoothly without any obstructions.
They didn’t run into any strange people.
Occasionally, one or two people recognized Qin Yushu and simply nodded in greeting.
They also spotted Lu Ningshuang beside her and followed the same procedure.
No one asked any extra questions. To reach this level, one needed at least some basic discernment.
Lu Ningshuang was completely basking in Qin Yushu’s glory. As long as she didn’t speak, the Alpha looked quite intimidating.
Plus, she’d dressed up carefully today, which made her even more deceptive.
They sent off another pair in suits and gowns.
Lu Ningshuang sighed. “Sigh!”
“What are you regretting?” Qin Yushu asked.
Of course, she regretted that the “looked down upon—slap in the face” plot Housekeeper Nangong had mentioned hadn’t happened at all!
Damn it!!!
She was even personally starring in it!
Of course, she couldn’t say that to Qin Yushu, so Lu Ningshuang replied, “I’m a bit hungry.”
Qin Yushu’s gaze drifted downward to the Alpha’s flat stomach, which hadn’t eaten anything since noon—An Alpha’s belly only got terrifying when it bulged!
“There’ll be food once we go in.”
Qin Yushu said, “They usually prepare drinks and snacks, but the snacks are in small portions, so you might not feel full right away. You can have some to tide you over.”
Lu Ningshuang asked again, “Won’t this embarrass you?”
Back in high school at school events, kids from wealthy families busied themselves with socializing, sipping red wine from glasses just for show, while she was the only one stuffing her face.
Her underclassman Lu Chengyue from the past few years had done the same—supposedly because it cut into her part-time job time, so she ate to make up for it!
Qin Yushu thought for a moment. “I can pretend not to know you first.”
Lu Ningshuang: …?
So love would disappear, huh?
Fine, they were in an arranged marriage, and Qin Yushu probably didn’t have much “love” for her anyway?
“Old Master Huo’s invitations went out widely, specifying that family members could be brought, so there should be quite a few kids attending tonight,” Qin Yushu added.
Lu Ningshuang’s eyes lit up. “So there’ll be a ton of different, super delicious snacks?”
“Yes.”
Qin Yushu smiled. “But what I meant was, Miss Lu can join the kids then.”
Lu Ningshuang: “…”
“After all, Miss Lu is still just a kid herself.”
“…………”
A 22-year-old kid who was already an O and had gotten a marriage certificate?
They arrived at the banquet hall.
The attendant at the door verified Qin Yushu’s invitation and then gestured politely for them to enter.
The moment they stepped in.
The lights converged, and all eyes turned to them, as if the world consisted only of each other, stunning everyone, breathtaking…
…None of that happened 🙂
Qin Yushu and Lu Ningshuang had come after doing their makeup, but so had everyone else there.
—Qin Yushu wasn’t even wearing a striking red dress.
At most, the two of them had more outstanding looks, matched better together, and drew a bit more attention. But for those who noticed at first glance, a couple extra looks were about it. Upper-class etiquette didn’t permit them to stare so rudely.
Besides, they were just guests, not the stars of the banquet.
The initial attention drawn by their appearances quickly dispersed, followed by interest due to President Qin’s status.
Qin Yushu navigated such social scenes with ease.
With her current status, there were few she needed to actively court; most came to her. She just handled them routinely.
Even if the other party racked their brains for topics, Qin Yushu’s occasional responses kept the awkward conversation going.
Even Lu Ningshuang, watching from the side, thought—
So tiring.
Turns out, standing high enough meant even capitalists felt the woes of the working class.
Lu Ningshuang had been playing the role of a beautiful mute the whole time, much like the vase in their living room.
The middle-aged entrepreneur in front of them couldn’t find any more topics. His eyes shifted, landing on Lu Ningshuang beside them.
“And this is?”
Qin Yushu’s gaze also fell on Lu Ningshuang, even with a light smile, giving the impression she’d finally been asked.
“Family,” Qin Yushu replied.
Jackpot!
Seeing this attitude, clearly different from her previous lack of enthusiasm—who in these circles didn’t have some knack for reading moods?
He immediately got the hint.
“Might I ask which member of the Qin Family this is? Please introduce her, President Qin.”
“She doesn’t have the Qin surname.”
So, a cousin or distant relative…
Qin Yushu continued, “This is Miss Lu Ningshuang, my—current partner.”
What?!
The middle-aged entrepreneur was stunned for a moment before snapping back, smiling as he congratulated them. “Then allow me to wish the two of you marital bliss right here.”
Qin Yushu returned the courtesy. “You’re too kind.”
“I wasn’t aware earlier, so I didn’t prepare wedding gifts for you both…”
“Then make it up later.”
Lu Ningshuang suddenly chimed in. “It’s all the same. We’re not picky.”
The middle-aged entrepreneur paused, sneaking a glance at Qin Yushu and seeing no sign of objection from President Qin.
“Definitely next time, definitely.”
Lu Ningshuang: “Thanks. You’re a really good guy.”
They hadn’t even held a wedding banquet, yet here she was collecting congratulations and gifts from others—talk about scoring big!
Lu Ningshuang was thrilled and even returned a blessing. “Wish you booming business and rolling wealth too.”
The man was dazed. “Thank you, thank you, Miss Lu…”
Qin Yushu didn’t care about such trifles, but seeing her little dog so delighted, she let it slide.
She’d brought the Alpha today precisely to spread word of their marriage; besides, she could easily afford such gifts!
Thus, President Qin turned back to the middle-aged entrepreneur. “I’ll trouble you to keep it in mind.”
“Of course, of course.”
He hadn’t said much, yet President Wang, who’d bootstrapped his way up, inexplicably sweated bullets. Unable to hold back, he asked, “Does… the Huo Family know about this yet?”
Qin Yushu replied unhurriedly, “I’ll personally inform Grandpa Huo of this joyous news when the time comes.”
President Wang: Oh ho! So they have no idea!!
His expression shifted instantly, like a scheming palace maid reading her lady’s cues. “I’ll keep this strictly confidential for you, President Qin!”
Qin Yushu: “No need.”
President Wang: ?
He’d read the mood to gauge the boss’s intentions, but maybe in the wrong direction.
Qin Yushu reached out and looped an arm around Lu Ningshuang’s waist.
Lu Ningshuang was startled but, in public, as the obedient and meek Alpha—and today, Qin Yushu’s shield and face-slapping tool—she had to cooperate perfectly.
She even leaned in closer, making Qin Yushu’s gesture even smoother.
In that moment, they were extremely close, practically pressed together.
Their equally refined and beautiful features side by side looked perfectly matched and affectionate. Qin Yushu said,
“My Alpha partner and I aren’t in a hidden marriage, or I wouldn’t have brought her to tonight’s banquet. Isn’t that right… President Wang?”
To have the Qin Family head remember his name—even just the surname—was enough to flattered him!
He snapped to attention. “I’ll make sure everyone I know here learns of President Qin and Miss Lu’s loving new marriage!”
He’d tell those he didn’t know too!
“Mm, thanks for the trouble.”
Qin Yushu added, “I’m interested in that collaborative investment project you mentioned earlier, President Wang. You can come find me at Tian Sheng next Tuesday.”
President Wang was overjoyed. “Thank you, President Qin!!”
He’d come with just a “let’s try” mindset, but left with a massive pie in his pocket.
One that fell from the sky!
But who would’ve thought…
Before arriving, he’d heard the Huo Family had spread word of announcing a marriage alliance with President Qin at the banquet, dead set on it.
However.
This 25-year-old President Qin wasn’t one to mess with. She’d pulled a fast one, snatching the marriage certificate first! See what the Huo Family could do now!!
All Old Master Huo’s machinations for that illegitimate son, using his grand 70th birthday like this, ended up making wedding clothes for others.
When the old man heard, his blood pressure would at least spike, right? Or maybe he’d spit blood?
In any case, President Wang now wondered if the birthday banquet could even proceed…
Not that it affected him.
Haha!
With President Qin’s pie on offer, he had to handle this task beautifully!
The Huo Family had only made their move recently—where had President Qin found an Alpha to marry in such short notice?
Lu, Lu Ningshuang…
No major family had anyone by that name!
And it didn’t look rushed either—from her speech and actions earlier, President Qin was clearly indulging and doting on her!
Anyway, the Huo Family’s schemes were definitely falling flat tonight~!
Lu Ningshuang had no idea how much President Wang was imagining. If she knew, she’d probably think he and their Housekeeper Nangong would get along great.
Lu Ningshuang turned to Qin Yushu. “What do you need me to do? Shall we… keep doing this with others?”
She meant Qin Yushu’s arm around her waist.
Qin Yushu: “No need.”
They’d only been like this for a bit, and with the person she’d quietly sent off earlier, the message would spread soon enough.
Previously, Qin Yushu hadn’t hidden it but hadn’t broadcast it either. Without seeing Lu Ningshuang in person, people always thought it was fake or a sham.
With Qin Yushu’s conditions, why flash-marry some ordinary civilian Alpha?
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!
Qin Yushu looked elsewhere. “Weren’t you hungry earlier?”
Lu Ningshuang: “Yeah.”
“Go grab some food over there. There are lots of kids like you—don’t feel lonely.”
Lu Ningshuang: “…”
She wasn’t getting past this “kid” joke, was she!
The little dog’s cheeks puffed up. Qin Yushu watched, unable to hold back a smile. Her hand remained in the intimate position from before, around Lu Ningshuang’s waist.
The Alpha’s waist was slim too, accentuated today by the fitted mermaid skirt.
Amid the slenderness was a distinct, Alpha-like strength in her waist and abdomen.
Qin Yushu’s fingertips brushed over it, bringing a tingle. “Eat less.”
?!
Lu Ningshuang barely registered the sensation on her body.
What? Now she couldn’t even eat?!
“Eat too much and you’ll bulge out the front of your skirt—it won’t look good.”
Lu Ningshuang: “…”
Qin Yushu released her and straightened the flawless skirt. “Miss Lu, remember—you’re here today to help me slap some annoying faces.”
Lu Ningshuang got it.
Her role now was like that pretty replica vase in the living room…?
Lu Ningshuang glanced at Qin Yushu’s face and couldn’t help asking, “Between me and the revolving vase at home, which is prettier?”
???
Qin Yushu might be a CEO, but she didn’t have those overbearing boss tropes from novels.
At least, she could say nice, praising things when she wanted to.
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