Ning Anmiao had always been as smart as a whip. Facing this group of relatives with ill intentions who wanted to pry into Lu Yan's future development plans, she could handle the situation with ease.
However, she wasn't sure if her actions were in line with Lu Yan's usual style.
Anyway, as long as she got through it.
After extricating herself from those elders, she let out a sigh of relief and scanned the venue to look for Lu Yan.
He was now in "Ning Anmiao's" body. Based on previous experience, if he got into an argument with someone, things would only get worse.
Today was Lu's mother's birthday banquet, and she didn't want "Ning Anmiao" to attract too much attention.
However, she walked back and forth around the venue several times but couldn't find him anywhere.
She had a faint premonition that something was wrong.
Lu Yan obviously hadn't yet adapted to the fact that he was "Ning Anmiao", and his vigilance and defensiveness were not as good as hers.
Thinking of the accident that happened during the competition before, her heart tightened, and her eyebrows furrowed deeply.
Just then, the group of female relatives walked towards her, seemingly planning to strike up a conversation.
Ning Anmiao had already seen through the true nature of this group of people. Her expression immediately darkened, and her eyes grew colder.
Before the other party could greet her first, she immediately walked past them with a cold face without even making eye contact.
Everyone:?
At first, Lu Yan's aunt had been showing off to everyone haughtily that she could talk to her nephew. However, she didn't expect to be completely ignored by him.
Feeling the teasing looks from the women behind her, she felt embarrassed and a bit annoyed.
"Lu Yan!" Desperate to show off, she shouted eagerly and winked at "Lu Yan" in the hope that he would give her some face.
The "man" who had been walking away quickly stopped in his tracks.
Seeing that Lu Yan finally seemed ready to talk to her, the aunt let out a sigh of relief in her heart. The haughty air she had shown in front of everyone just now returned.
She was about to step forward when, unexpectedly, "Lu Yan" took a few steps back and slightly raised his chin.
"What do you want?"
"Lu Yan's" tone was extremely nonchalant, with a hint of noble arrogance. His brows were filled with impatience.
The people around were all good at reading people's expressions. Just from the look on "Lu Yan's" face, it was clear that his attitude towards his aunt was not as she had claimed.
Far from being respectful, it was obvious that he didn't even want to waste an extra word on her.
For a moment, there were even jeers from around, and the atmosphere became extremely silent.
The aunt's face visibly turned embarrassed. She opened her mouth, trying to say something to get closer, but when she met "Lu Yan's" cold eyes, she couldn't even utter a single syllable.
"If there's nothing else, I'll leave first."
Ning Anmiao looked at the woman whose face had turned red from holding back and averted her gaze. She didn't intend to waste any more time here.
"Aunt Liu, maybe Xiaoyan is in a bad mood today. Don't take it to heart."
Lu Yan's mother's maiden family was the Liu family. Although they weren't a prominent family, they had a bit of money and could be considered a small nouveau riche.
Since Lu Yan's rise, the Liu family had suddenly risen in status, and many people had started to curry favor with them.
"Yeah, maybe Xiaoyan was deep in thought and didn't notice."
Some of the women around exchanged glances and began to smooth things over.
Although they were speaking on Aunt Liu's behalf, there was a hint of mockery in their eyes.
Didn't you claim to be on good terms with Lu Yan, the unattainable flower on the high mountain? Why doesn't he even give you a second look?
Seeing that Aunt Liu was about to be in an extremely awkward situation, she was both ashamed and angry. Seeing that "Lu Yan" didn't give her any face at all, a faint flicker of emotion flashed across her face. Suddenly, she said, "Xiaoyan, I saw Miaomiao just now."
Hearing this, Ning Anmiao blurted out instinctively, "Where is she?"
Compared to the calm and indifferent demeanor just now, there was a hint of anxiety in "Lu Yan's" eyes, and his tone was obviously more eager.
Aunt Liu had noticed just now that "Lu Yan" had been looking around as if searching for something.
She had guessed correctly.
Seeing that "Lu Yan" finally started to look at her, she wasn't in a hurry anymore and moved slowly.
"She was sitting alone on the sofa over there just now and didn't want to chat with us elders."
"Lu Yan" looked at the empty sofa in the corner and pursed his thin lips tightly. Under the bright light of the hall, his face looked even more cold and stern. "And now?"
"She's so withdrawn. We elders couldn't find anything to talk to her about. She just walked over there by herself."
Aunt Liu casually pointed in a direction. "It seems she went that way. But don't worry, Xiaoyan. This is the Lu mansion after all. She won't get lost."
"Could it be that Miaomiao could even get lost in her own mansion?"
There was a look of concern on her face, but the implication in her words was obvious.
The country bumpkin had never seen the world and could even get lost in a villa like this.
"Lu Yan" didn't have the time to deal with Aunt Liu's sarcasm. He just wanted to find "Ning Anmiao" quickly. He quickly murmured a thank you and walked in the direction she had pointed.
Just then, Jiang Qiwei suddenly appeared and was about to stop "Lu Yan". But seeing the way he tightened his jaw and walked away quickly, her heart skipped a beat. She suspected that "Lu Yan" had noticed something.
But if she called out to "Lu Yan" now, it would seem too deliberate and might arouse his suspicion.
Just then, she suddenly noticed a waiter holding a tray of red wine. An idea popped into her mind.
She walked over quickly and, as she passed by the waiter, subtly pushed him.
The waiter was forced to lean forward, and all the red wine in his hand instantly splashed onto "Lu Yan", who was walking quickly past.
"Crash—clatter!"
The sound of a pile of glass shattering. Unable to dodge in time, almost all the liquid from several glasses of red wine was spilled on "Lu Yan's" suit jacket. The glasses all shattered into pieces on the ground.
The entire hall immediately fell silent, and everyone's eyes focused on this side at the same time.
The waiter was scared silly and stood there without daring to make a sound. His hand holding the tray was trembling slightly. "Mr. Lu, I, I didn't do it on purpose..."
All of Lu Yan's clothes were high - end, handmade, custom - made brands. One slip of the hand like this and all his hard work for over a year would be in vain.
Moreover, he didn't know if Mr. Lu would fly into a rage.
Just then, Jiang Qiwei suddenly exclaimed in surprise, her voice full of concern. "Lu Yan, are you okay?"
As soon as she finished speaking, she quickly walked over, took out a pack of tissues from her bag, and quickly pulled out some tissues to wipe the wine off Lu Yan's suit.
Ning Anmiao lowered her head and watched as the red liquid slowly slid down the texture of the white suit, quickly soaking the entire upper garment.
She frowned, undid the buttons first, and took off the jacket. However, the inner shirt was also a bit wet, making her look rather disheveled.
"Did you get cut by the glass?" Jiang Qiwei's voice was gentle and soothing, and her movements were delicate and familiar, just like a considerate wife.