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Chapter 248: The Tycoon and His Madam (Fifth Update)

Chapter 248: Chapter 248: The Tycoon and His Madam (Fifth Update)

Cheng Ye stood to one side with a clouded expression on his face, drinking heavily in silence. Zhu Qianying watched him and felt awful, yet she felt powerless to change the strained atmosphere.

She subtly tugged at Yan Han’s arm and then excused herself to the others, saying that there were friends waiting for them. She then bid farewell to Cheng Ye and his group and walked off towards Mr. Lei and his wife, who were surrounded by people on the left side.

Cheng Ye’s friends, watching Zhu Qianying and Yan Han walk away arm in arm, turned sympathetic gazes towards him.

"Cheng, since when were Zhu-Ying and this Yan Han together? Was it love at first sight?"

When Zhu Qianying first came to M country, she lived discreetly in a different city for safety reasons. Hence, besides the staff from Ying Jewelry’s headquarters, who knew she had a son, most people assumed that she was an unmarried single woman.

Cheng Ye did not want to promote anything for Yan Han, but he could not fabricate a story. All he could do was tell the truth.

"He is her ex-husband. She came back to the country this time to remarry him!"

This narrative, in fact, was not incorrect. It was the closest approximation to the real situation.

This framing was also easier for Cheng Ye to accept.

Although he found it difficult, he had no choice but to accept the reality in front of him.

A few days ago when Zhu Qianying had laid the truth before him, he had thought, and hoped, that Yan Han’s feelings for Zhu Qianying may have been temporary.

Then, he might still have a chance.

He knew it was hard to be the one on standby, but who would prefer to be in that position?

However, he had been in this standby position for years, and if he was told that he couldn’t even be that anymore, it was impossible for him not to feel upset.

But, looking at Yan Han’s interactions with Zhu Qianying over the past few days, it was clear to him that he might not even be able to be her backup option anymore!

As he thought about it, it seemed natural. If what Yan Han said was true and he had been waiting for Zhu Qianying over these five years, then his feelings for Zhu Qianying would certainly not be less intense than Cheng Ye’s own.

Since he felt so deeply for Zhu Qianying, Cheng Ye felt he had lost both in spirit and in heart.

"What about you..." his friend observed his reaction carefully.

Cheng Ye shrugged with a bitter smile, "I guess I’ll have to start looking for the next good relationship!"

At this moment, the victorious Yan Han, who had dealt Cheng Ye a huge blow, walked elegantly towards Mr. and Mrs. Lei with his beautiful wife on his arm.

"Mr. Lei, Mrs. Lei, this is my wife Zhu Qianying. You can call her Ying Zi."

Zhu Qianying offered her hand, "Mr. Lei, Mrs. Lei, it’s nice to see you again after so long!"

Mrs. Lei pulled Zhu Qianying over warmly, "We’ve heard that Xiao Yan has a charming and lovely wife, but we never expected that it was you, Ying Zi!"

Yan Han picked up a glass of wine from the waiter, "I apologize for any misunderstanding. Let me drink to that!"

Mr. and Mrs. Lei were worldly wise. They had heard that Yan Han’s wife had studied abroad not long after their marriage and had not seen her since. It was only a short while ago they learned that the popular jewelry designer from M country in recent years was Yan Han’s wife, who had not shown her face for five years.

The couple, with a wide range of experience, could predict to some extent that the young couple must have been through a lot in these five years. However, as friends, they didn’t feel it was appropriate to pry.

All they had to do was wish this attractive and ideal young couple well.

"Ying Zi, Xiao Yan is a rough person. He might be careless in his words and actions at times. Don’t take his actions to heart. He’s had a tough time over these five years too!"

Mr. Lei was a patriotic Chinese who had invested heavily in China over the past decade. It was through business cooperation that he got to know Yan Han.

Unfortunately, he had been unable to attend Yan Han’s wedding five years ago. Otherwise, the young couple might not have lost five years to a misunderstanding.

Yan Han had been well-known in their circle for his clean and upright behavior in his relationship towards women. So, in Mr. Lei’s eyes, Yan Han had waited for Zhu Qianying, maintaining his purity for five years, which had become quite impressive.

Mr. Lei’s words caused some embarrassment for Zhu Qianying.

After all, her relationship with Yan Han was not that of deep mutual affection as others assumed.

However, in the eyes of others, their five-year separation had become a poignant love story caused by a misunderstanding.

"Mr. Lei, all that is in the past. The truth is that we were both at fault. It was probably the price of youth. Now, we are both trying to accept each other," Zhu Qianying shared.

Even if everything was a sham and only the two marriage certificates were genuine, Zhu Qianying had to perform her script. She had to sincerely portray her rekindled relationship with Yan Han.

Mr. Lei heard her words, laughed heartily and raised his wine glass to her, "That’s the spirit. I wish both of you happiness!"

Mrs. Lei must have sensed Zhu Qianying’s embarrassment. She tactfully pulled Zhu Qianying aside to ask for her opinion about a newly bought sapphire necklace. Yan Han went along with Mr. Lei, networking with prominent local entrepreneurs.

With the rapid economic growth in China, many foreign tycoons and politicians were not as ignorant about Chinese businessmen as they used to be.

Therefore, when Yan Han handed out his business cards, exclamations of surprise were all he received.

"Ah! Mr. Yan, what a pleasure to meet you!"

Soon, Zhu Qianying received treatments on a par with Mrs. Lei in the cocktail party, being revered as a distinguished guest.

The rich businessmen who had known her before now approached and flattered her. They raised their glasses to her in a courteous manner.

Those who had been addressing her as either Zhu or Ying before now called her Madame Yan or Lady Yan – they wore a falsely warm smile on their faces.

Zhu Qianying inwardly pondered the stark realities of the world but outwardly maintained a dignified and graceful smile as she mingled with guests.

"Ying Zi, I heard from Xiao Yan that you two have a nearly five-year-old child?"

Mrs. Lei stayed by Zhu Qianying’s side and occasionally gossiped about Zhu Qianying and Yan Han’s relationship.

She couldn’t ask about their romantic relationship but she could certainly ask about their child.

What women often discuss when they get together is either husbands, children, or clothing and jewelry. If it’s not one of these topics, then it’s relatively rare.

"Yes, our son has also returned to the country."

Mrs. Lei looked surprised, "Was your child staying with you in M country before?"

Zhu Qianying nodded, "Yes, he was with me before. I sent him back to the country just a while ago."

Mrs. Lei thought for a moment before asking, "Did you send him back because you feared he might be threatened?"

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