Astronomically Priced Hot Pot

Bang!

In the bedroom upstairs, there was a series of crackling sounds. The bottles and jars placed on the dressing table were shattered, and the jewelry boxes were scattered everywhere.

THUD!

Bang bang!

The table and chairs were kicked over and smashed into the floor with a muffled sound. The maids retreated to the stairs with pale faces, trembling in fear. No one dared to stop her.

The commotion in the house lasted for a while. Gu Peng held a cigarette in his mouth and smoked it intermittently. Only when Gu Anning's crazy voice gradually stopped did he throw the cigarette butt under his feet and extinguish it.

In the bedroom, Gu Anning's eyes were fierce and her exquisite makeup was smudged from crying. The servants lowered their heads and cleaned up silently. All of them were terrified and did not even dare to breathe loudly.

"Get lost! Get out of here!"

Gu Anning could not calm down. Even though she had smashed everything in the house, she still did not feel appeased. Gu Peng stood in front of the door and waved at the servants. Everyone ran away like a swarm of bees.

"You haven't calmed down yet?" Gu Peng leaned against the door and asked with a smile.

Gu Anning picked up a pillow and threw it at him. "You're here to laugh at me too?"

Gu Peng caught the pillow deftly and walked forward with it in his arms. "Anning, I'm your brother. Why are you venting your anger on me?"

Gu Anning's eyes turned red. Clearly, she had cried before. "I'm really going to die of anger!"

"Alright." Gu Peng threw the pillow back on the bed and turned around to sit down beside her. "I told you long ago that you couldn't handle Lu Jinxing, but you didn't believe me."

"How could that be?" Gu Anning retorted indignantly. "Jinxing and I were fine originally. If it weren't for Jiang Jiu's dirty deeds, how could Jinxing have married her?"

Dirty deeds?

Gu Peng smiled and thought to himself that he had done many of those things. How was it dirty? However, his sister was angry now, so he naturally did not want to provoke her.

"That b*tch Jiang Jiu, I definitely won't let her off!" At the mention of Jiang Jiu, Gu Anning gritted her teeth.

Jiang Jiu's beautiful face appeared in front of him again. Gu Peng couldn't help but feel an itch in his heart. "Isn't it just a woman? If she dares to make my precious sister unhappy, I'll definitely teach her a lesson."

"Brother, you have a way?" Gu Anning's eyes lit up.

Gu Peng did not elaborate and comforted Gu Anning with a few words.

…

The private rooms in Yao Manor were divided according to per capita consumption. The waiter led the way respectfully. Lu Jinxing was no stranger to this place, but Jiang Jiu was full of curiosity.

What was different about the Yao Manor that the outside world had high evaluations of? Jiang Jiu wasn't sure yet, but along the way, she felt that the interior was exquisite and luxurious, exuding the smell of money.

"Third Young Master, please."

The waiter pushed open the door of the private room. Lu Jinxing put his hands in his pockets and strode in. Jiang Jiu carried her bag and could only follow him closely. The two of them walked in together.

The ten-seater private room was spacious. Jiang Jiu walked around the screen and walked in. The green plants on both sides were verdant, and the most eye-catching place in front was a plaster statue five to six meters tall. It did not match the surrounding renovation style at all.

Jiang Jiu pursed her lips. Rich people liked to mix things up? Anyway, she couldn't admire this style.

"Third Young Master."

Everyone who had already arrived stood up and greeted Lu Jinxing politely. When they saw Jiang Jiu beside him, everyone tactfully greeted him again, "Third Sister-in-law."

Looking at the people in the private room, Jiang Jiu took a deep breath again. F*ck, this man really didn't show mercy to her. She said that she would treat him to a meal, but he actually organized a gathering?

Most of the people present had appeared at the wedding before. Perhaps it was because of her work, but Jiang Jiu's memory and ability to read people were very strong. Their greeting of 'Third Sister-in-law' was a little awkward. She braced herself and nodded as a greeting.

Lu Jinxing pulled out a chair and sat down. Jiang Jiu sat obediently beside him, not wanting to be the center of attention. Wen Zhaonian threw a menu over and gestured for the lady to order.

How could Jiang Jiu dare to order? Moreover, she said that she wanted to treat him. The right to order fell into Lu Jinxing's hands.

At first, Jiang Jiu immediately looked at the price list for what this man ordered. However, she quickly realized that none of the dishes he ordered cost less than four digits. Her heart ached so much that she was numb. She simply closed the menu. What she didn't see, she didn't care.

On the round table, there was a small copper hotpot in front of everyone, with clear soup under the pot. All kinds of seafood ingredients were placed on broken ice, and the tray was surrounded by smoke. It looked expensive.

Jiang Jiu had a strong taste and had no appetite for that kind of clear soup. She picked up a piece of vegetable and threw it into the small pot. Lu Jinxing ordered someone to open a bottle of red wine.

Damn! She almost vomited blood when she saw the year of the red wine. Was Lu Jinxing done? Why did he drink such good wine for no reason?!

"What's wrong?" Lu Jinxing turned around and asked her with a smile.

The man's face was good-looking to begin with, and his smile was even more devilish. Jiang Jiu looked away awkwardly, picked up the cooked vegetables, and ate with her head lowered.

The taste in her mouth was different from what she had imagined. The bottom of the seemingly light pot was abnormally delicious. Jiang Jiu was conquered by its deliciousness. No wonder it was highly praised. There was a reason why expensive things were expensive.

The expressions of the people around her changed drastically. Lu Jinxing stared at her for a while and found it interesting. Usually, when they interacted, Jiang Jiu would either reject him or pretend to be docile. It was really boring.

The men present tonight were all dressed in suits and leather shoes. They were especially serious. They didn't look like those who were fooling around in the club at all. There were no dirty jokes or women. Jiang Jiu slowly relaxed.

The topics at the men's dining table were all business. Jiang Jiu didn't understand and ate silently. Lu Jinxing was basically listening and occasionally participated. He ate very little and poured two glasses of red wine.

A call came in. Lu Jinxing picked up his phone and walked to the window.

After eating his fill, Jiang Jiu put down her chopsticks and took the opportunity to talk to Wen Zhaonian. "Young Master Wen."

"Just call me by my name." Wen Zhaonian didn't really accept Jiang Jiu, but he had to respect his good brother.

"What's the matter, Third Sister-in-law?"

"Can I get a discount from your restaurant?"

These words amused Wen Zhaonian. He nodded. "Sure."

Hearing this, Jiang Jiu heaved a sigh of relief and secretly gave Wen Zhaonian a pass.

After coming out of the washroom, Jiang Jiu returned the way she came. Not far away, Lu Jinxing was standing outside the private room and talking to Wen Zhaonian beside him.

"How was the effect of the thing I gave you that day?" Wen Zhaonian asked with a mischievous smile.

Lu Jinxing took a puff of his cigarette and saw Jiang Jiu walking over from the corner of his eye. He kicked Wen Zhaonian with a warning look in his eyes.

"Let's go." Lu Jinxing stubbed out the cigarette in his hand.

Jiang Jiu responded and walked to Lu Jinxing's side. When the two of them turned around and left, she felt a little puzzled.

What did Wen Zhaonian just say?

After walking out of Yao Manor, the night was dark. Ji Chen went to get the car while Lu Jinxing stood by the roadside, tall and straight.

An autumn breeze blew over, and Jiang Jiu couldn't help but shrink her shoulders. The man turned around and gently held her hand in his palm. That warmth quickly spread to her limbs and bones.

Under the street lamp, Lu Jinxing's eyes were frivolous, and his perfectly proportioned facial features were tainted with warmth. "Are you very cold?"

Jiang Jiu shook her head, but she didn't retract her hand.