The CEO’s Substitute Wife Is A Genius
Chapter 188: The CEO of LV Greater China Region Pays a Personal Visit

Chapter 188: Chapter 188: The CEO of LV Greater China Region Pays a Personal Visit

"Little auntie, you’re impressive, getting your hands on haute couture even before its official release."

Sitting at Table No. 2, Lu Zhan spoke in a low voice.

When he looked at Jiang Man, his eyes were filled with admiration.

Even if his uncle personally stepped in, LV might not necessarily give him this much face.

Not only was Lu Zhan amazed by the incredulity of it all, but Lu Zhendong was also very surprised.

He wasn’t someone who loved to gossip, and he was even less curious about the opposite sex.

But regarding his brother’s wife, Jiang Man, he felt an uncontrollable surge of a strong ’desire to pry into her affairs’.

In the eyes of the public, a girl in her twenties embodies the image of one who loves beauty, dressing up, and is often preoccupied with romantic thoughts.

But Jiang Man was different. She had a youthful appearance yet displayed a maturity and capability beyond her years.

She was unique, yet mysterious.

After being complimented, Jiang Man wasn’t the least bit proud. Her facial expression remained calm and undisturbed.

She peeled an orange for herself and popped a segment into her mouth to savor.

The sweet and tangy taste brought her pleasure, and she couldn’t help teasing, "On the night of the V Blog gala, Wen Rui is going to steal your limelight."

The old Jiang Man would’ve been thought of as boasting or bluffing, but now Lu Zhan believed her completely, smiling, "No problem, Wen Rui is my junior sister. If she becomes famous, I’ll be the first to be happy for her."

"Look at you, being so nice to your junior sister? I’m getting jealous," Jiang Man said, her mouth curving playfully as she deliberately teased him.

Lu Zhan took her seriously, pursed his lips, and his ears turned red. He picked up his glass of water, using the act of drinking to alleviate the awkwardness of the moment.

Wen Jingya’s solo pipa performance won overwhelming applause.

Once the piece concluded, the guests’ conversation quickly shifted from Jiang Man to her.

The most discussed topic was when she and Lu Xingzhou would get married.

"Jingya is still in school. We’ll probably have to wait until she graduates from college."

"The child bride was not raised in vain; she’s pretty and talented."

"Of course, the Lu Family raised her. They must have referenced their own daughters-in-law standards."

"You all are so out of the loop. Didn’t you know that the Lu Family has officially adopted Wen Jingya as their daughter? From now on, she won’t be called Wen Jingya; she’ll need to change her name to Lu Jingya."

"What? That’s news to me. Why though?"

"I’ve heard that Lu Xingzhou doesn’t fancy Wen Jingya, saying she’s fine as a sister but he doesn’t agree to her as a wife."

"Good heavens, is it really that melodramatic?"

"There’s more drama to it. If Lu Xingzhou is unwilling, the Lu Family’s thinking is to introduce her to Lu Zhendong."

"Tsk, tsk, Wen Jingya is a person, right? Why does it sound like she’s being passed around like some pet by the Lu Family people?"

When Ming Ran returned to the banquet with her emotions in check, she coincidentally overheard the conversation about Lu Zhendong nearby.

Her forcefully mustered smile instantly froze, "Aunties, are you serious about what you’re saying?"

Ming Ran’s situation with Lu Zhendong was well known throughout the affluent circles of Beicheng.

A seemingly well-intentioned wealthy lady took Ming Ran’s hand, speaking earnestly, "Ranran, don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Being a daughter-in-law of the Lu Family is not easy, they’re very picky."

"But no rush, the Lu Family just has this intention; in the end, it all depends on Lu Zhendong’s decision, right?"

Ming Ran couldn’t listen any longer.

She wanted to cry.

But she knew that the occasion didn’t permit it.

"Mom, I’m not feeling well, I’d like to leave first," Ming Ran struggled to suppress her sorrowful mood, speaking to Mrs. Ming.

Mrs. Ming felt sorry for her daughter and patted her shoulder, "Mom will go back with you."

Her initial purpose for attending Old Madam Lu’s birthday banquet was for her daughter’s sake and the matter with Lu Zhendong.

At that time, the old madam clearly liked her family’s Ranran and said she would do her best to match the two of them together.

But what about now?

Her words held no water! So they were just keeping her Ranran as a backup option?

Mrs. Ming abruptly stood up, pulled Ming Ran by the hand, and left the table indignantly.

As the two of them started to leave, Yi Sha suddenly couldn’t sit still.

She was brought in by Mrs. Ming.

If Mrs. Ming were to leave, how awkward would it be for her to stay behind?

After all, she hadn’t received an invitation from the Lu Family, she was just basking in Mrs. Ming’s glow.

To put it bluntly, she was just someone who came to freeload a meal.

"Mrs. Ming, it’s not appropriate for you to leave now," the old lady’s seventieth birthday is a big deal for the Lu Family, and your public departure would be openly snubbing the old lady, wouldn’t it?"

"I feel so stifled," Mrs. Ming poked at her own chest, "My Ranran has been wronged!"

"I know, I know, but now is not the time to be petty," Yi Sha looked at Ming Ran, "Miss Ming, if you leave now, what would the third young master of the Lu Family think?"

"I..." Ming Ran was accurately pinpointed and, despite the bitterness in her heart, hesitated for a moment but then sat back down.

For Zhendong, this little grievance was nothing.

If Wen Jingya was indeed her rival in love, then she had to muster up all her spirit to fight against her!

"Miss Ming, stay calm. There will soon be a spectacle that will make Jiang Man too ashamed to show her face! Rest assured, I will find a way to help you eliminate all the birds and swallows around the third young master," Yi Sha assured her.

"Huh?" Ming Ran was confused.

What did this have to do with Jiang Man?

Before she could ask for clarification, several people in suits and leather shoes entered the courtyard.

The servants tried to block them, to no avail.

The woman in the lead was dressed in a black suit, with neatly cut short hair, exquisite makeup, and an imposing presence.

Her name was He Hua, and she was the CEO of LV for the Greater China region.

Many wealthy madams, daughters of affluent families, and big stars from the entertainment industry fawned over He Hua to get their hands on LV’s haute couture.

Over time, He Hua became fearless, never placing the ladies of the wealthy circle or those big stars in her eyes.

Seeing that He Hua had actually come, many rich ladies stood up.

They exclaimed, in disbelief.

The Lu Family had actually invited their Sister Hua?

"What’s going on?" At table number one, the old madam of the Lu Family frowned deeply.

Lu Xingzhou was also at a loss, unaware of who the visitor was.

In contrast, Lu Xuemei at table number two was thrilled, "It’s He Hua, the CEO of LV Greater China! She’s formidable!"

"Formidable? How formidable? Could she be more formidable than our Lu Corporation?" Lu Yaobang retorted, unable to stand his sister’s sycophantic behavior.

She was just a seller of luxury goods, what was there to boast about?

"A guest is a guest," the old lady stated with caution.

After all, Jiang Man had just given her a set of LV’s haute couture, so it was possible that the visitor knew Manman.

Jiang Man understood the old lady’s intention.

She knitted her brows.

She was unfamiliar with this person called He Hua.

In the LV group, she only dealt with Caesar and occasionally visited the headquarters in Paris, France.

As for the Greater China region, she had never been there and did not know who He Hua was.

He Hua was also unaware that she was LV’s top designer.

"Grandma, I don’t know this He Hua," Jiang Man said in a deep voice.

Everyone at tables one and two, all from the Lu Family, looked at each other, perplexed.

Just then, He Hua, with her secretary and assistant, marched towards the old madam with an imposing manner.

In front of everyone, she made quite the entrance.

"Good day to you, Old Madam Lu," He Hua bowed slightly, giving the old lady a curtsy, polite, yet arrogant.

"I didn’t want to disturb your birthday banquet, but I heard that someone gifted you a ’Queen’s Crown’ from the Spring Collection ’Phoenix Seeking Phoenix’ set. To be responsible to our LV brand and to you, we’ve made a special trip to authenticate it. This way, you can be at ease, and our group can rest assured."

"Should this ’Phoenix Seeking Phoenix’ set you have be found to be counterfeit, we will immediately initiate a lawsuit to protect our brand’s intellectual property rights!"

The old lady had no patience for He Hua’s elaboration, but one thing was clear to her.

The visitor bode ill news! It seemed they were looking for trouble!

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