Chapter 171 - Dropping The Wine Glass

Jiang Yingyue took a glass of juice from a waiter and positioned herself against a wall. She was not feeling secure here, so she felt that the best solution was to be somewhere where she could overlook the banquet hall, and no one could sneak up behind her.

She was not willing to drink alcohol, and thus she had picked a glass of juice. The waiters had many different types of drinks to choose from, both with alcohol and without.

There were a few tables filled with food. Some had light canapes, and others had small refined desserts.

Many had gathered around these tables to chat with one another, and the businessmen were walking around, mingling, discussing their business plans, and the options they had.

When Jiang Yingyue saw this, she felt a little out of place, but she said nothing. A gentle smile was on her lips all the time, making her seem innocent and attractive as if she was a confident young woman taking a stroll in her garden.

No one went to talk with her, but many were observing her, considering if they should try to make a connection.

Everyone was aware that she was a commoner, so they were tentative. Could they really benefit from befriending her, or was it just a waste of time?

Zhou Yan was also looking at her. She was so much more stunning now than when she was a child, and he wanted to protect her, but he also understood that right now, she was Han Qingshan's girlfriend, and he did not want to spread rumors about them. That would be unfair for her.

While many were considering what to do, Wang Feihong suddenly walked up to her and gave her a toast. Many inched closer and tried to eavesdrop on the conversation.

The Wang family had become much more prominent recently after starting to work with the Han family on Cloudsoar District, and Wang Feihong was the heir to the family.

Since he was working with the Han family, did he have some sort of insider information?

"Miss Jiang, it seems you are all alone once more," Wang Feihong said with a smile on his lips, and Jiang Yingyue nodded her head. "Han Qingshan was called by someone and asked me to wait for his return."

She did not hide what had happened, and Wang Feihong frowned. It was rare for someone to be summoned by the host of the banquet. Had something gone wrong backstage?

"I see, well, in that case, I can keep you company," he said smilingly. "This is your first charity auction. If you have any questions, why not ask me?"

Jiang Yingyue glanced at him. She was quite sure that Wang Feihong knew of her being Jiang Fengmian, but he had not said anything, and he had been quite friendly towards her since she met him for the first time.

"Is it usual for someone to spend this much money at charity events? I imagine they have earned more than a billion yuan in one night. It is quite an outrageous amount of money." Jiang Yingyue was quite curious.

"This is quite normal." Wang Feihong nodded his head. "But the reason it can reach this amount is not just because of it being a charity event, but because it is the most renowned charity event in all of the country. Although other charity events happen, they would never be able to reach a billion yuan like this one."

Jiang Yingyue was suddenly enlightened. She had seen the most exquisite charity event right off the bat. It was no wonder she was stunned.

Jiang Yingyue and Wang Feihong started casually chatting about the auction and the things that had been put up for sale. Wang Feihong explained the items and their history while Jiang Yingyue listened curiously.

He also began explaining about the different events that were as magnificent as this charity auction. Where the wealthy gathered, and where she would be expected to participate.

Jiang Yingyue was curious and listened intently. Many girls kept looking at her with envy, hostility, and jealousy.

She had a relationship with Han Qingshan, and rumor had it she also knew Zhou Yan. Now she was taking all of Wang Feihong's attention. Was she some kind of a succubus that entranced men one after another?

Amongst the people in the hall, Yu Xiulan was standing with a group of women, staring at Jiang Yingyue with hatred.

Noticing her hatred, the women were stunned, but they quickly understood. It was no secret that Yu Xiulan was admiring Han Qingshan.

These women were all on good terms with Yu Xiulan, and she was complaining about Jiang Yingyue and her background, her inadequateness of being with Han Qingshan, and how she was a seductress who enticed any man she came across.

The more she spoke, the more indignant the other women became. They too had a good eye for Han Qingshan, and to think about him being paired with such a piece of cow manure, they could only feel upset and frustrated.

"Han Qingshan is not around at the moment," one of the women suddenly said, and she looked around with a smirk as she picked a glass of wine and started walking towards Jiang Yingyue.

"Miss Jiang," she said as she reached her. "Your name has long reverberated through the entire circle. It is an honor to finally see you, so let me offer you a toast."

She reached out the glass of red wine and tried to convince her to take it, but Jiang Yingyue narrowed her eyes and said elegantly, "I am sorry, I do not drink."

Ignoring this, the woman dropped the wine glass. She pretended that it was an accident, and it had toppled towards Jiang Yingyue.

As it fell, the wine started spilling, and it landed on the floor right in front of Jiang Yingyue, splashing her white, diamond-studded, high-heeled stilettos.