Chapter 20.3

From childhood to adulthood, even though she was orphaned, life had always been smooth sailing for her, relying on her strong intuition. It was precisely because of this intuition that she held onto the legs of an elderly couple in the orphanage, causing the original sponsorship spot to be given to her, and she was eventually adopted by this couple. Indeed, despite their modest living, this couple were retired university professors and highly respected.

However, this ordinary life could not satisfy Lu Zhenzhen. When she saw her classmates dressed in bright and beautiful clothes while she only had plain school uniforms, Lu Zhenzhen felt a strong desire. Fortunately, every time she wished for something, those things would somehow end up in her hands through various means from people who admired or liked her.

But during this particular job interview, this feeling seemed to fail her.

Lu Zhenzhen inexplicably felt a wave of panic and could only grasp onto her biggest asset.

Xu Wenhan, a wealthy young man she had recently met, was richer than anyone who had pursued her before.

She had accidentally dirtied his car before and secretly checked the price of the car, and her intuition was proven right.

Although he took her for a medical check-up and was a perfect gentleman, Lu Zhenzhen couldn’t shake off a sense of discomfort.

She could never forget that rainy night, the man sitting high and mighty in his Rolls-Royce, his imposing demeanor and posture making people unable to help but be overwhelmed and submissive.

As for the woman who appeared with him at the company, Lu Zhenzhen subconsciously chose to ignore this fact.

It wasn’t until this chance encounter that Lu Zhenzhen had to face herself squarely. Compared to that dazzling and elegant socialite, she felt like nothing more than a roadside weed.

“Zhenzhen, Zhenzhen? Am I boring you with my words?” Xu Wenhan said worriedly. “Well, actually, I need your help with something.”

Xu Wenhan sighed seemingly helplessly, “I’ve never been in a relationship with the opposite sex, and my family is pressuring me to find a partner quickly.”

“Can you pretend to be my girlfriend?”

“Wenhan, you’re really kind.” Lu Zhenzhen’s face showed a hint of reluctance and conflict, “But I…”

“Shh, don’t reject me just yet.” Xu Wenhan’s gentle face carried a hint of vulnerability. “It’s just pretending for once. My elderly relatives haven’t been feeling well lately, and I want to make them happy.”

“You don’t have to worry, I’ll explain everything afterwards. Can you accompany me to the charity gala tonight?”

Lu Zhenzhen was moved by the bitterness hidden in his eyes.

“Well… alright. We’re friends after all, these are just small matters.”

And then, she had lunch with Xu Wenhan at the rooftop restaurant in the mall.

It was her first time admiring the city’s panoramic view from a high place, her first time enjoying the chef’s special greetings, her first time drinking the high-end red wine brought over from the vineyard…

Lu Zhenzhen felt that the once closed door that had kept her out was slowly opening, revealing a glimpse of the proud and aloof upper-class life. Even the faintly revealed splendor inside amazed her.

And when she attended the charity auction as Xu Wenhan’s companion that evening, Lu Zhenzhen looked at the beautifully colored buffet and felt calm inside.

The juices placed in the corner were ones she had never tasted before. The Australian crabs, carefully prepared and placed on the plates after being air-shipped from abroad, were casually picked up by people, as ordinary as picking up a piece of cabbage.

She secretly made a mental note of the luxurious faces in the room, planning to look up who they were later. Suddenly, a strong intuition prompted her to look towards the entrance.

“What’s wrong, Zhenzhen?”

Xu Wenhan noticed her surprise and asked considerately.

“It’s nothing.” Lu Zhenzhen hurriedly walked towards the exit, not even having time to put down the drink in her hand. “I need to go to the restroom.”

Lu Zhenzhen tried hard to make her expression appear more at ease, but her trembling little finger betrayed her inner unease.

She couldn’t be mistaken, that figure. She held her breath, waiting for the people passing by to greet and chat with Jiang Qianchen. It was as if fate had brought the two of them together, as he surprisingly didn’t have a female companion by his side. Lu Zhenzhen tightened her grip on the tall glass, adjusted her dress, and prepared to approach him. However, she was stopped by his assistant standing next to him.

“Miss, may I help you with something?”

Lu Zhenzhen pretended not to hear.

The man wore gold-rimmed glasses and casually flipped through the auction catalog, seemingly indifferent. However, upon noticing her persistence, he furrowed his brows slightly, his expression commanding without anger.

“I… President Jiang, do you remember me?”

Under his scrutiny, Lu Zhenzhen tightened her fist.

Her attire today was carefully coordinated, with slightly curled long hair and a perfectly fitting white dress, both cute and charming.

With this outfit, she successfully captured the heart of Mrs. Xu. Even Xu Wenhao, who paid for her styling, couldn’t help but be amazed, not to mention the passersby who kept turning their heads today.

Compared to the disheveled appearance on that rainy night, she had changed so much.

Lu Zhenzhen lowered her gaze, even though the other person still didn’t pay attention to her transformation.

“It seems like you dropped something.” Seeing that he was about to leave, Lu Zhenzhen adjusted her emotions and unfolded the cufflink hidden in her palm. “I found this behind you earlier, I’m not sure if it’s yours.”

“Take a look… Please!”

Lu Zhenzhen had just prepared to take another step forward when she somehow tripped over something on the ground, causing her to lurch forward uncontrollably, spilling the champagne in her hand all over the floor.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry.” Lu Zhenzhen hurriedly got up from the ground in a panic, wanting to use her hands to wipe the red wine off the man’s shirt. “Let me help you clean it.”

“No need.”