After being kicked out of the wealthy family, her ancestor shocked the world

Ji Qingzhi turned her head, covering half of her face, and winked at Si Nan.

It happened that Mu Zhehan was also walking towards this side. Si Nan didn't dare to move at all, for fear that Chu Peining behind him would be discovered.

From Lu Qingyue's words, Mu Zhehan has already realized how powerful Ji Qingzhi is, and his attitude has become more polite and respectful than before, with a little more admiration.

Although Ji Qingzhi is over 50 years old, she has well maintained her skin and looks only in her early 30s.

Wearing a cheongsam, she looks even more graceful and elegant, perfectly highlighting her gentle and elegant temperament.

His every move demonstrates his noble demeanor, and even if he covers his face, people will not feel that there is anything wrong.

Chu Peining turned her eyes and looked to the other side.

Her pupils were dark, and one could faintly see golden light flashing in them.

After just a few breaths, a familiar figure appeared at the end of his sight.

Chu Peining deliberately took a few steps toward that direction with a slight smile on his lips.

The sunlight suddenly fell on her creamy skin, gathering a faint fluorescence and casting a halo on her body.

Carelessly beautiful.

Meng Xinya's expression flashed, and she recognized the girl standing quietly opposite her at a glance.

Chu Pei Ning?

She frowned, disgust evident on her face.

What is she doing at such a high-profile art exhibition?

She strode forward, and the tapping sound of her high heels was very obvious in the quiet venue, disturbing the surrounding guests.

"Chu Peining, what are you doing here?" Meng Xinya stared at Chu Peining with her dark eyes and questioned.

Her voice was not loud, but it was loud enough for people nearby to hear.

Si Nan's breath was choked, and he quickly pressed Chu Peining's shoulders and pulled her behind him.

Looking at the man who suddenly appeared in front of him to protect him, Meng Xinya sneered: "You are quite cunning."

After this movement, Mu Zhehan and Lu Qingyue clearly saw Chu Peining's profile.

Her eyelashes are long, thick and fine, her skin is cool, white and delicate, and her lips are red without any dye.

In the venue with many art works, one can't help but think of the rouge-faced beauties in ancient paintings.

Lu Qingyue raised her head and clenched her hands slightly at her sides.

How could Ms. Ji's son protect this arrogant, unreasonable and uneducated orphan?

With a smile on her lips, she glanced at Chu Peining with disdain, then turned to Ji Qingzhi and asked gently, "Ms. Ji, do you know each other?"

"I know him." Ji Qingzhi responded frankly.

know?

Since you know each other, why would you keep such a person around?

Mu Zhehan glanced at Chu Peining and subconsciously thought that she was able to climb to such a high position because of the ability of the financial backer behind her.

If he is really from the imperial capital, it is not surprising that he knows Ji Qingzhi.

Si Nan's eyes flickered to both sides, somewhat unable to believe it.

He just made a casual complaint, and then the fun started.

With one hand, he covered the corner of his lips that couldn't help smiling, and walked to the other side with Chu Peining, not forgetting to call Ji Qingzhi: "Mom, let's go over there and take a look."

Ji Qingzhi felt really uncomfortable, so she went straight over without even saying a word.

Lu Qingyue hurriedly grabbed her arm and said, "Ms. Ji, wait a minute."

Ji Qingzhi looked back and glanced at the hand that was suddenly extended, with a warning in her puzzled eyes.

Lu Qingyue withdrew her hand awkwardly, "I'm sorry, I was too anxious, but I really can't bear to let you be taken advantage of by someone with ulterior motives."

"Someone with ulterior motives?" Ji Qingzhi raised her eyebrows, turned around, and listened to her quietly.

The two of them were out of place, and Mu Zhehan next to Lu Qingyue was completely exposed in Meng Xinya's eyes.

When she saw him, Meng Xinya was immediately delighted. Her frown relaxed instantly and her face was full of joy.

"Zhehan?"

She didn't care about the two people between them and walked around to Mu Zhehan.

"I sent you a message before but you didn't reply. I wanted you to come with me to the exhibition, but I thought you were too busy to come. I didn't expect you to actually come."

Mu Zhehan frowned.

He was entangled in company affairs. The situation of the Mu family had not improved during this period. Mrs. Mu also asked him to spend more time with Lu Qingyue to cultivate their relationship. He really couldn't take care of other things.

Meng Xinya did send him a message, but he was too busy to respond. He only now realized that she wanted him to accompany her to the art exhibition.

He moved aside as if no one was there and said politely, "Long time no see."

From beginning to end, his eyes never fell on her.

"Zhehan, what's wrong with you?" Meng Xinya wondered.

Ever since the incident with Chu Peining at the old man's funeral, although the Mu family didn't say anything, Meng Xinya could feel that Mu Zhehan was becoming increasingly cold towards her.

Even though he didn't say it, Meng Xinya knew that he was angry.

She pursed her lips and called out softly with a lack of confidence: "Zhehan..."

Lu Qingyue could recognize her fiancé's previous intimate partner.

She was dissatisfied, but had no intention of caring about these emotional disputes.

"Ms. Ji, you are from the imperial capital, so you don't know much about Haicheng. That Chu Peining was originally the adopted daughter of the Mu family, but she was driven out because of her vulgarity and domineering behavior. It's better for you not to get in touch with such a person."

Her tone was gentle and her attitude was sincere.

If others heard this, they would definitely think that Lu Qingyue was thinking about him and reminding him.

But that person was Ji Qingzhi.

"Are you questioning my judgment?"

Lu Qingyue was startled by her sudden serious tone and explained hurriedly: "That's not what I meant. I don't know what Ms. Ji thinks of Chu Peining, but her reputation in Haicheng is really too bad. I don't want you to be confused by her appearance..."

Under Ji Qingzhi's angry gaze, Lu Qingyue's voice became weaker and weaker, and he began to wonder if he had made her unhappy.

But when you think about it, she didn't do anything rash or say anything offensive.

Ji Qingzhi had no intention of getting entangled with her, and asked in a slightly cold tone: "Anything else?"

Lu Qingyue had already earned her dislike, so why would she continue to pester him? She shook her head and whispered, "No."

Ji Qingzhi didn't care and just walked towards Si Nan and the others.

Lu Qingyue held her breath, and her not-so-good impression of Chu Peining disappeared in an instant.

Naturally, she would not think that it was her words that displeased Ji Qingzhi and made the latter treat her coldly.

Seeing how good the relationship between Chu Peining and Ji Qingzhi's son is, who knows what means she used to win their hearts.

Lu Qingyue felt depressed, and she felt even more annoyed when she saw Ji Qingzhi and the others chatting and laughing with Chu Peining.

She turned around and said unhappily: "Zhehan, let's go."

After saying that, she walked towards the exhibition hall where she and Mu Zhehan had originally planned to go, without paying any attention to Meng Xinya.

As a young lady of the Lu family, Lu Qingyue is proud and arrogant, so how could she compete with these small families?

Moreover, what is the marriage between wealthy families all about?

It's not just about whether the two families are well matched, but also about the benefits they can bring to each other.

What can the Meng family give to the Mu family?

Meng Xinya had met Lu Qingyue several times, but had never talked to her.

Just as I was about to say hello, I heard such an intimate nickname.