Chapter 18
There were two photos.
One was taken on a basketball court. In the photo, a girl was pulling Yu Sheng's arm. Only the girl's slender back could be seen clearly, while Yu Sheng's unrestrained young face was crystal clear.
The other was taken indoors with elegant decor. Likewise, only the woman's back in a silver-white formal dress could be seen in the photo. She was standing against the light while Yu Sheng lowered his head before her, his eyes deep and hot.
The two photos were a sharp contrast, depicting a woman's transition from green youth to elegant maturity.
The caption contained only a few words: Seven years, Madam Yu has finally grown up.
It was posted a few minutes ago, and the comment section had already exploded.
There were all kinds of envy and blessings, as well as questions asking if she would reveal their marriage instead of keeping it a secret.
Lu Yanming's gaze grew increasingly profound. Two seconds later, he smiled lightly and said, "Madam Yu?"
Wang Peng was busy gossiping and didn't notice anything wrong with his expression. "Chairman Yu rarely posts on his feed. To think he would post a photo of his wife today, it seems the couple has made great progress in their relationship these past two days."
Lu Yanming shifted his gaze from Wang Peng's phone.
Wang Peng was also about to leave a comment. As he typed, he said, "Although only her back is shown, judging by her height and temperament, they make a good pair, a talent and a beauty. Seven years? Their love runs deep."
After posting the comment, Wang Peng laughed and said, "Chairman Yu is always busy working overtime and neglecting his wife. If he doesn't work overtime tonight, maybe the couple can finally start making babies."
"Stop the car..." Lu Yanming's voice grew slightly deeper.
Fei Zhao smoothly parked the car at the roadside.
Lu Yanming: "Mr. Wang, I suddenly remembered I have something to do tonight, so I won't be having dinner with you after all."
Wang Peng: "Ah... Okay."
Wang Peng got out of the car and stood by the roadside, completely confused.
Why did he suddenly have plans?
Wait...
They were on an overpass.
How was he going to get a taxi?
Wang Peng hurriedly called his assistant, "Hello, hello, come pick me up... Where am I? Let me check..."
The two in the car didn't feel it was wrong at all to abandon Wang Peng on the overpass. Seeing they would no longer dine with Wang Peng, Fei Zhao glanced at Lu Yanming through the rearview mirror: "Young Master, to your residence?"
Lu Yanming looked out the window. "Find out where Yu Sheng went tonight."
As dusk fell, the streetlamps lit up one by one, and Jincheng's extravagant nightlife seemed to just begin.
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Jincheng had only just become a first-tier city in recent years. Its development was mainly concentrated in the south, with finance and the internet pushing the GDP of the South High-tech Zone to the highest in the city, securing its leading status.
The villas in the South were mostly inhabited by the nouveau riche.
The old way of life with its teahouses and mahjong was mostly in the West. The deep-rooted old money families like the Li and Song families also lived in the West.
Yu Sheng drove from the South to the West to get to the Song residence, a journey of nearly an hour.
Li Zhen knew some divorced couples still treated their ex's parents well, but she didn't need Yu Sheng to do that. "You're busy with work. Don't agree the next time my dad asks you for help."
What was even more surprising was the car these youngsters drove - just an entry-level Mercedes-Benz E-Class worth a few hundred thousand.
The other cars in this parking lot were at least millions.
Song Fu brought the two inside the villa. "Little Li, your dad is talking with President Zhang. I'll take you guys over."
"Okay, Uncle Song," said Li Zhen, glancing around.
In the center of the great hall was a lavish temporary stage filled with exquisite instruments. A man in formal attire sat before the piano, immersed in melodious playing.
Under the soothing, elegant music, everyone held wine glasses, chatting in groups of threes.
She had always disliked such occasions.
Forced by her grandfather to attend Li family banquets before, she had always kept out of the way until it ended.
Today, with Song Fu treating her so warmly, it wouldn't look good to sneak off.
Yu Sheng glanced at her lack of enthusiasm and said softly, "Didn't you say your stomach hurt and you wanted to rest in the corner?"
Li Zhen: ...When did she say that?
It only took a second for her to catch on. "Oh right, I'm feeling a bit uncomfortable."
"Should I have the family doctor take a look?" Song Fu's expression was anxious.
"No need. Just an old problem, I'll be fine after a rest," Li Zhen smiled calmly and headed to the corner, making sure to gently clutch her stomach, putting on a weak yet strong front.
Seeing her commit to the act, Yu Sheng couldn't help an amused smile. He looked away and went with Song Fu to Li Yinnan.
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Li Zhen sat in the corner happily snacking as she watched Yu Sheng from afar.
He wore the same lustrous silver-white fabric as her. The fine, orderly stitches complemented his tall and upright bearing, exuding the proud and noble temperament unique to privileged young masters.
Standing among the crowd, his tall figure towered over the others. She could spot him at a glance.
Watching him conversing smoothly with Li Yinnan and the others, a glamorous figure suddenly appeared behind Yu Sheng.
It was Li Yanran!
Li Zhen immediately perked up.
Some sisterly love! Her bestie was beaten up by Yu Sheng, yet Li Yanran not only didn't keep her company, she could still cozy up to him shamelessly!
Li Zhen had lied last time about slapping her for throwing herself at Yu Sheng.
But it did remind her that she should try to catch Li Yanran on video seducing Yu Sheng for future leverage.
Li Zhen took out her phone and turned on the camera, thinking about whether she could take some useful shots, but the lens was blocked by the person standing in front of her.
"Excuse me, please move." Li Zhen stared at the camera and waved her hand.
But the person in front didn't budge at all.
Li Zhen didn't expect to encounter such an ill-mannered person in this situation. Anger flared up in her.
"Are you..." Li Zhen looked up, her tone suddenly shifting, "Your ears look clever and good-looking, Mr. Lu..."
"Good-looking?" Lu Yanming's nearly 1.9-meter tall figure looked down at the sitting Li Zhen, the oppressive aura hitting her in the face. "You were just looking at someone else admiringly just now, even wanting to take a picture with your phone? You like him that much?"