ATBLM [QT] Chapter 84.2

When the time was approaching, the two set off to Lin’s house.

President Lin and his wife came out to greet them personally. Although they were one generation above Huo Changyao in terms of seniority and they called him a good nephew, they did not dare to act like his elders at all.

Jiang Rui held Huo Changyao’s hand and walked into the banquet hall. They arrived not too early and there were already many guests in the hall.

For this couple formed by righteous brothers and sisters, many people have a curious attitude and want to see how the two get along.

Even though everyone was watching them, the two of them remained calm and generous, neither unfamiliar nor clingy. There was a tacit understanding between their words and movements and there was no awkwardness or embarrassment as others imagined.

Some people were quite disappointed not to see the scene they wanted to see.

President Lin’s daughter, Lin Shanshan, is the same age as Pan Susu and they are classmates. The two families are wealthy and both of them belong to the upper class in Fengcheng. Their relationship is fairly good. Not long after Jiang Rui arrived, Lin Shanshan came to look for her.

“Here we are. She is really a big shot and has a big air. It is so late.” Lin Shanshan handed her a glass of red wine.

Jiang Rui took it and thanked her, then smiled and said, “It’s late, isn’t it you?”

Lin Shanshan glanced at her and said, “You know how to make fun of me.” She lowered her voice and said, “Just take a step to speak.”

Jiang Rui nodded, said something to Huo Changyao, and followed her to the balcony.

The night is a bit cool and the crickets do not know where to hide and sing. Lin Shanshan looked at her carefully with the light from the hall.

“What are you looking at? Did I grow an extra nose today?”

“You still have time to tell jokes. You know, my Dad said before that you and Marshal Huo got married. I still couldn’t believe it. I always felt that there was something inside. Today, you seem to get along well with him. You were not like before, aren’t you afraid of this eldest brother? Why would you agree to marry him?”

Jiang Rui swung the glass and said nonchalantly: “Why else? Haven’t you all heard the reason?”

“It’s just after I heard the reason, I found it unbelievable. What age is it, why are there people that still believe in this kind of thing? That Old Madam in your family is too…”

After all, they are the elders. Lin Shanshan swallowed back the rest of her words and added, “You know my brother? He has liked you before. When he heard the news, he got drunk at home several times and cried every time. I couldn’t stand it anymore. I’m just curious now. What are your thoughts about being together with Marshal Huo? Will you be separated in the future? If you can separate, give my brother a chance. He is really infatuated with you. If you can’t break up, I will let him give up this idea as soon as possible.”

Jiang Rui raised her eyebrows slightly. She did not expect there to be such a person. Not to mention her, even if the real Pan Susu was here, she is afraid that she and Lin Shanshan’s brother wouldn’t have a chance.

She said directly: “No matter whether I will be separated from my eldest brother or not, it is impossible with your brother. You tell him to stop wasting time.”

Hearing that she had made up her mind, Lin Shanshan sighed: “You know, I used to think that I would have the opportunity to call you Sister-in-law in the future.”

Jiang Rui smiled. The two of them blew the night breeze for a while and then turned back to the banquet hall.

As soon as they got off the balcony, a young man in a suit and leather shoes hurriedly walked over. Seeing that he was slightly rounder and his skin was a bit paler than the woman’s, he was Lin Shanshan’s brother, Lin Wenjun.

“Susu…” As soon as he saw Jiang Rui, he stopped his feet and looked at her eagerly with red eyes.

Lin Shanshan hissed with a headache, fearing that he would cry on the spot, so she hurriedly said: “Brother, there are a lot of people watching this.”

“I know,” Lin Wenjun sniffed, “I just want to see Susu.”

Jiang Rui nodded to him generously, “Long time no see.”

Lin Wenjun hurriedly took out a handkerchief from his pocket, wiped his eyes, and said in a gruff: “Susu, can you dance with me for the first dance later? I have no other intention, I just want to dance with you.”

Logically speaking, the first dance at the beginning is to dance with your male and female partners. Jiang Rui could see that although Lin Wenjun said that he had no other intentions, he still had other meanings in his heart. She was worried that if she agreed, it would give him hope that he shouldn’t have. Just as she was about to refuse, the music in the venue started.

At the same time, Huo Changyao was also looking for her. Although there were many people at the banquet, he still saw Jiang Rui at first glance, but after a second glance, he found a greasy young man standing next to her.

Huo Changyao walked toward a few people while looking at Lin Wenjun and quickly recognized his identity. He was the son of President Lin, a well-known playboy in Fengcheng. He was in his twenties and had never done anything serious. On the contrary, he would follow dramas, fight crickets, play birds, and go to dance halls and restaurants. Apart from smoking, there was no other pastime he knew how to do.

When he got closer and heard that he wanted to invite Xiao Qi to dance for the first time, Huo Changyao stepped over in a few steps, stretched out his long arms, and pulled Jiang Rui into his arms.

“Master Lin, please forgive me, my wife wants to do the opening dance with me.”

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The author has something to say:

Marshal: No one is worthy of my Xiao Qi.

Translator’s Comment:

Marshal: Except for me…

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