Arriving upstairs, Jiang Lai took out a business card from her bag and dialed the number on it.
"Mr. Xu, are you still in need of a female companion?"
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Jufang, counting as one of the famous attractions in Jiang City, is a nationally renowned cruise restaurant. People who make reservations here have lined up for numbers three years later.
Today, however, the entire place has been booked for a private banquet, intended for auctioning some private collections for charity donations.
As the main guest, Shen Liao was invited upstairs early to drink with some business partners in the lavish second-floor banquet hall.
Shen An drank a few glasses beside him, then went to mingle within her own circle.
Several notable figures from Jiang City have been invited, and holding a glass, Shen An walked to the other side of the banquet hall where a few young people stood, including Wang Nan Nan and Li Yahan, along with two young men.
"Shen An, didn't you say there would be a good show today? Where's the show?"
Li Yahan, wearing a pink off-shoulder gown and holding a glass of champagne, was chatting with Wang Nan Nan. Seeing Shen An approaching, she asked.
Shen An wore a mysterious expression, though the smile on his lips betrayed his smugness.
"You'll see when the time comes, it'll definitely be the show you want!"
Wang Nan Nan snorted coldly.
"I don't believe a word you're saying right now."
Shen An knew they were still upset about Jiang Lai's incident last time. After all, they grew up together, so he tried to placate them.
"How about we make a bet! If I can stand up for you this time, you'll treat me to a meal! If I fail, I'll accompany you shopping for a week, deal?! Xiao Junhe and Ming An can be your witnesses!"
Hearing this, it was clear he was determined to win this time, and the target for his mischief was undoubtedly Jiang Lai!
Wang Nan Nan, recalling the recent humiliation caused by Jiang Lai, felt a strong urge to slap her. Hearing Shen An's words, she started to feel a slight anticipation.
The group followed Shen An to the deck, a location perfect for viewing the entrance a short distance away.
Only invited guests could enter, either accompanied by someone or holding an invitation themselves.
Soon, Li Yahan suddenly pointed at the entrance and shouted.
"Look, isn't that Jiang Lai!"
Wang Nan Nan eagerly looked over, and indeed, there stood Jiang Lai at the entrance.
Seeing her wearing a black Hepburn-style gown, her long hair elegantly pinned up, with a delicate and captivating presence at the entrance, Wang Nan Nan couldn't help but feel secretly jealous.
Jiang Lai was beautiful, naturally beautiful, everyone knew.
Clearly just a poor soul from a lower background, yet possessing a face that mismatched her status. This face had surely deceived many, and now Wang Nan Nan wanted to tear away her mask so everyone knew the truly pathetic and despicable origins of this woman!
"Shen An, is it possible she came without an invite?"
"Hahaha, why don't you go and ask her?"
Wang Nan Nan and Li Yahan elegantly walked up to Jiang Lai. The entrance featured prominent steps, allowing those inside to look down upon those outside.
"Jiang Lai, never thought I'd see you here. Why are you standing outside in a daze? Come in quickly, the banquet is about to begin."