jdhmnovel Chapter 121 Bai Yi throws gold to win the beauty's smile
Chapter 121 Bai Yi throws gold to win the beauty's smile
In the magnificent and luxurious banquet hall, celebrities and nobles from all walks of life were discussing political and economic topics in low voices while drinking, occasionally mixing in other small talk and interesting things.
But in this seemingly harmonious and bustling occasion, most people's attention was focused on the two people who were sitting in the VIP seat at the front and talking to each other.
After Bai Yi finished his conversation with a new business tycoon, he walked to his seat with a glass of wine and sat down.
She glanced vaguely at the person at the table in front of her who was facing away from her. Her eyes moved up from the other person's exposed, white, smooth skin, and finally stopped at a few strands of hair on her neck. Then she curled her lips and smiled.
"Your mother was my wife's good friend in high school. Later, she went to study in Country F, and my wife continued to stay in China, and the two of them gradually lost contact."
Wen Yinglan handed a small plate of cake on the table to Ning Yuechen and continued, "Later, your mother returned to China, got married, and opened a flower shop. My wife and I happened to go there to buy flowers, and they rekindled their friendship from their youth. But the good times didn't last long. A few years later, your mother fell ill, but she kept it a secret from us until the end of her life, and we only had time to see her one last time."
Ning Yuechen lowered his head slightly, listening carefully to her story about her mother, and then said bitterly: "When my mother was sick, I was the only one who stayed by her bedside. When I grew up, I also wondered why no one visited her at the beginning. Now I understand, thank you for clearing up the doubts in my heart for many years."
"Your mother is a very kind and strong woman. From what I know about her, she probably knew that she didn't have much time left, but she didn't want the people she cared about to witness the passing of her life, so she made this choice."
Wen Yinglan turned her head to look at the child beside her: "Your aunt Qian has always been thinking about you, but because of your mother's last wish, we did not appear in front of you. On the day of your graduation banquet, we also received an invitation. When I saw you grow up to be a graceful lady with a happy smile on your face, I knew that you had indeed lived a good life these years."
She paused for a moment before slowly saying, "If you need any help in the future, you can come to me."
After she said this, Ning Yuechen remembered what Jiang Nan said on the day of his graduation banquet: The Bai family was able to invite the Wen and Zheng families to attend the celebration banquet.
Because the Bai family and the two major families in City B did not have much business dealings, she remembered that Bai Jingyuan sighed about this at the time.
Thinking of this, Ning Yuechen said gratefully: "Thank you."
Wen Yinglan said, "Don't be so polite to me. You can come to my house and play when you have time. By the way, my daughter is in the same class with you. Her name is Wen Yiqian."
Ning Yuechen's eyes flickered, and he smiled and said, "She is our class monitor, very outstanding, and looks a lot like you."
When talking about her daughter, Wen Yinglan's smile deepened: "You are all excellent."
After the two chatted for a while, Wen Yinglan left after leaving her contact information because she had other things to do. After she left, Ning Yuechen naturally did not continue to sit here, and returned to Bai Yi's side.
She thought the other person would ask her something, but unexpectedly, not only did he ignore her, he was also looking at somewhere in front of him with interest.
Ning Yuechen followed her gaze and saw the first-line female star who had recently become very popular for starring in a fantasy drama.
After watching for a while, she thought to herself that she was indeed a top actress with tens of millions of fans. Both her appearance and figure were impeccable. No wonder even a career-oriented woman like Bai Yi could stare at her.
She was just thinking about whether she should ask for an autograph for her boss as the CEO's special assistant when someone next to her suddenly asked, "Do you think the necklace she's wearing is pretty?"
"Ah?" Ning Yuechen didn't react for a moment.
But what surprised her even more was that as soon as the man finished speaking, a brand staff member suddenly appeared from nowhere and placed a royal blue gift box in front of her with neat and tidy movements.
When the gift box was opened, what lay inside was the mermaid pearl necklace that the female star was wearing.
Ning Yuechen blinked and listened to the staff's introduction: "This shark pearl necklace was designed by a famous domestic designer. It was inspired by a top-grade spiritual weapon in the ancient deep sea."
"That's why this string of mermaid pearls uses the mysterious color of the deep sea. At the same time, the surface is inlaid with dozens of tiny but shimmering colorful gemstones. The whole necklace is both bright and smooth, yet gentle and elegant. It not only sets off your fair skin, but also fits your temperament. It also matches your dress today."
"I..."
Ning Yuechen could not deny that this necklace was indeed dazzling enough to make people unable to take their eyes off it, but it was not something she could own.
Just as she was about to shake her head to refuse, she heard the person next to her make the final decision: "You are right, this necklace is indeed suitable for her, keep it."
"Okay, Mr. Bai, should we give it to Miss Ning now? Or should we send it to your house?"
"Home."
"Ok."
After the staff left, Ning Yuechen finally had the chance to speak: "I don't have the money to buy such an expensive necklace."
Bai Yi drank the red wine nonchalantly and said, "This is a gift for you."
"I don't want it. Mr. Bai, you can keep it for yourself."
Bai Yi didn't say anything else, but waved to the brand staff, who immediately understood and walked over with the gift box.
Just as Ning Yuechen was wondering, she saw Bai Yi stand up and walk behind her. He naturally took off the teardrop-shaped gem on her neck, then took the mermaid pearl necklace handed to her by the staff and put it on her without giving her a chance to refuse.
This series of actions naturally attracted the attention of other people, but such occasions of fame and fortune are bound to include various big-name celebrities promoting products of top luxury brands, and it is common for some people to buy them and wear them on the spot.
But in the eyes of some insiders, it is really hard to understand why the new president of the Bai family spent tens of millions just to make the "fake daughter" who was kicked out of the house by her smile.
Not only them, but even Ning Yuechen himself was confused.
After this little incident passed, Bai Yi asked, "Did you enjoy chatting with President Wen?"
Ning Yuechen touched the necklace on her chest, thinking that she would take it off immediately after the banquet. She answered absentmindedly, "I am very happy. Aunt Wen is very good."
"Of course it is good, otherwise I wouldn't have helped you silently behind your back after you left the Bai family." Bai Yi said slowly.
Ning Yuechen turned his head suddenly: "What did you say?"
"do not you know?"