Phoenix Lady's Manor War

Fighting in banquet

The Weibo buzz continues.

"Am I the only one who Googled every name on the banquet list? So many big names, or should I say, family members of big names?"

"I can't help but suspect that Jiang Meng is trying to take advantage of the Zhou family..."

"Unlikely, would Jiang Meng dare to do that? Zhou's wife is really sad. She's clearly the legitimate wife and a beauty, but she's been ridiculed by Jiang Meng's fans to the core!"

"#JiangMengFansComeOutAndApologize #JiangMengComeOutAndApologize. She's just a vampire-like vase, pretending to be a career woman! Biggest joke of the year."

"Actually, If Zhou really doesn't come back, most of the family property will go to Zhou's wife, right? Considering the Zhou family is rich enough to buy a small country..."

"My hand suddenly stopped eating the watermelon."

"The watermelon seeds in my mouth are not tasty anymore..."

"This is what beauty deserves. She's so beautiful, what can't she do?"

Most netizens are concerned about the lives of the rich and famous and celebrity gossip.

However, many people have detected a different flavor from the trending searches.

The upper-class circles, even the financial circles, knew about Laura's insistence on marrying into the Zhou family.

Laura's love for Zhou Chao has been thoroughly proven in subsequent events.

The fact that she happily went shopping can't be because she's about to inherit Zhou Chao's estate. After all, she wasn't seen happily going out a few days ago, and Zhou Chao hasn't just started missing recently. The most likely scenario now is that Zhou Chao is safe...

For a while, there were happy shareholders, relieved financial practitioners, and of course, many who felt regret...

Jian Changming folded the newspaper in his hand.

It was a stack of financial newspapers.

The secretary immediately knocked on the door and came in with another stack of reports.

Jian Changming didn't open it immediately, but looked at Jian Rui, who was sitting upright on the sofa, and said, "You've been sitting here for an hour, so tell me, what's the matter?"

Jian Rui also felt a little embarrassed.

Even though she was 29 years old and not young, and usually had a strong wrist. But she turned into a little girl when she faced Jian Changming.

"It's about Cao Jiaye..."

"Hmm, is he spreading rumors again with another actress?" Jian Changming's tone was flat, as if he was used to it.

"...No."

"Hmm?"

"It's just... a suspicion. I think I'm right, but..." Jian Rui simply stood up, walked to Jian Changming, and handed him her phone.

On the small screen of the phone, what suddenly caught Jian Changming's eye was a candid photo.

Jian Rui said beside him, "This actress is called Jiang Meng. Uncle, you don't watch TV, so you might not know her well. She was a popular actress a few years ago. She works at Cao Jiaye's company. I've heard some rumors since last year... She's very charming and suits Cao Jiaye's taste..."

Jian Rui's intermittent voice seemed to fade into the background.

Jian Changming looked at the young woman in the photo, wearing a light apricot dress with a white shawl draped over her shoulders and a small LV bag in her hand.

She was slender and tall, with snow-white skin and ink-like features. Her black hair was casually draped over her shoulders, emanating a serene aura. She turned her head slightly, speaking to someone beside her with a cold and careless expression. However, the soft light softened her profile, making her eyes bright and her eyebrows radiant, like autumn water.

The sunshine poured behind her, and she walked against the light, as if a painting had come to life.

There was a beauty that was quiet but overwhelming.

Anyone who was in the same frame as her would be instantly overshadowed.

Although Jian Changming had seen her transformation at the Zhou family building that day, it was still less impactful than this candid photo.

The graceful figure in the photo barged into the sight of everyone who saw it, in a more powerful way.

"Yes," nodded Jian Rui, "that's why I suspected it was my fault..."

Before Jian Rui could finish, Jian Changming suddenly mentioned another matter, "Do you know why Laura is holding this dinner party?"

Jian Rui was taken aback.

Jian Changming calmly stated, "It's to openly let more people know about the recent situation of the Zhou family, turning passive into active, and achieving her certain goals."

It took Jian Rui a few seconds to react, "So those overwhelming news reports are also for more people to know..."

"If you want to know the truth, it's better to ask Laura directly. If Jiang Meng really has a relationship with Zhou Chao."

Jian Rui fell silent for a moment, then nodded, "I understand."

Jian Changming suddenly spoke up again, asking, "That day when you stayed at the Zhou's, what kind of person do you think Laura is?"

Jian Rui was a bit confused by this question. She hesitated for more than ten seconds before carefully saying, "She is a completely different person from what the rumors say."

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On the evening of the 17th, at 7:30 p.m., the Zhou family's dinner banquet was to be held at the most luxurious hotel in Jing City, the Silika Hotel.

It was currently 2:00 p.m.

The expensive dresses brought out by the maid filled the room.

Laura glanced at them roughly but was not satisfied. The maid kept talking incessantly, introducing which one was made by a certain master and which one was a limited edition...

But in Laura's eyes, they all seemed cheap. Yet, she couldn't attend in a Hanfu.

Mr. Chen, dressed in a dark blue suit and impeccably groomed, stood at the door, looking at Laura inside and couldn't help but ask, "Doesn't Mrs. Zhou find any of these to her liking?"

"Hmm. Let's just hire a styling team directly," Laura turned around.

Laura was already almost fully adapted to this world. Her knowledge was increasingly rich, and probably only some relatively obscure things could challenge her now.

"As you wish," Chen Yujin said and then made a phone call.

Zhou Wenshu flew back to the country overnight. It was already 2:30 p.m.

"You want to go to the Zhou family's dinner banquet?" Zhou Wenshu's tone was sarcastic and unrelenting, clearly saying that Jiang Meng didn't deserve to go.

Jiang Meng's expression stiffened, and her facial muscles barely held up a smile.

"It's... this matter needs to be resolved, right? You came back to the country for this, too, right?"

Zhou Wenshu coldly said, "Then go."

Jiang Meng breathed a sigh of relief.

Her agent had privately arranged a styling team for her, waiting for today to go to the Zhou family's dinner banquet, to outshine Laura once again and wash away those abusive comments on Weibo that ridiculed her.

In the blink of an eye, it was 6:00 p.m.

Laura had just finished her styling. She slowly opened her eyes and asked the maid to bring her some food. After leisurely finishing the snacks and fruits and drinking a cup of hot tea, she then got up and prepared to go to the hotel.

The styling team watched in amazement.

They had served top-tier celebrities, movie award winners, and various prominent families...

Among these people, there were those with exquisite and beautiful features, outstanding temperament and charm, and those who carried the aura of a mistress overwhelming others... But they had never seen a prominent family's wife who could embody all these qualities.

At 6:30 p.m., their car arrived at the Silika Hotel.

The hotel manager quickly welcomed them. As he approached, he was immediately stunned.

The young man was dressed in a Western-style suit and had a handsome face. The young woman wore a long dress that trailed on the ground, stunningly beautiful. At first glance, they seemed well-matched.

"This... this is the list, please have Mrs. Zhou look at it again," the manager carefully handed over the Zhou event list.

Chen Yujin sighed lightly, "Let me do it."

"Hmm?" Laura turned to look at him.

Chen Yujin said calmly, "How can Mrs. Zhou, dressed so splendidly today, bend down to do such trivial matters?"

Laura withdrew her hand, neither humble nor arrogant, neither urgent nor slow, and slightly nodded, "Then it's troublesome for Mr. Chen."

Chen Yujin took in her appearance and thought about the annoying Laura from before.

But now, she had changed. She had become smarter, knew how to exercise restraint, had an outstanding temperament, and couldn't be faulted in every word and action.

The charm in her every move would subtly infiltrate and also*******.

It gave people an absurd feeling that was unblockable.

Chen Yujin was powerful, and dealing with a Zhou event was naturally more than enough for him.

Laura sat down on the sofa like this and stayed until 7:30 p.m.

The hotel gradually became bustling with people.

Outside the hotel, reporters excitedly snapped pictures of every luxury car and everyone who got off them... Such a gathering of people could truly shake the power of a small European country.

And only a few top prominent families could gather so many people together.

"Mr. Jian has arrived!"

"Mr. Jian..."

Immediately, people flowed over, all wanting to leave an impression on Jian Changming.

Laura's parents were among them, couldn't help but exclaim.

If Laura could capture Zhou Chao's heart and make the Zhou family truly acknowledge their kinship, how proud they would be!

To reach the status of the Zhou and Jian families wasn't something that could be achieved just by earning more money...

Jian Changming was accompanied by Jian Rui and Cao Jiaye.

Looking at the countless people vying for their attention, Cao Jiaye couldn't help but exclaim at this moment. This was the most glorious moment for marrying into the Jian family... His gaze flickered. He wondered how many investments he could talk about and how many projects he could bring in today.

Jian Changming didn't even look at those people and turned to ask Chen Yujin's assistant, "Where is your Mr. Chen?"

Before getting a reply, there was suddenly an exclamation from the other side, "That's... Jiang Yue!"

"Why is Jiang Yue here?"

Someone even couldn't help but blurt out an expletive, "Damn!"

Jiang Yue brought his younger brother Jiang Jing, wearing a black suit, mixed among a group of businessmen, and he looked the most like a member of the underworld.

He didn't look around and strode forward.

The media frantically raised their cameras.

This was really big news!

The Jian and Zhou families were already friendly, so it was not surprising that Jian Changming appeared!

But what did Jiang Yue's presence here represent?

...There was so much behind it!

This was even more sensational and valuable than the female celebrity who came with a rich businessman, fell, and almost revealed half of her chest!

Jiang Meng also arrived at the hotel entrance at this time.

Zhou Wenshu got off the car first, and she followed closely behind.

Cao Jiaye finally hired the top styling team in the country for her, even better than what her agent originally contacted.

Jiang Meng curved her lips, revealing a graceful and even more charming smile.

Today, only she could outshine others.

But after getting off the car, Jiang Meng discovered that one person ahead of her was Jian Changming, and the other was Jiang Yue. Everyone was crowding around those two big bosses and didn't notice her at all...

Of course, this was not important. What mattered was when she faced Laura.

Jiang Meng steadied her mind and followed Zhou Wenshu's pace.

Inside the hotel, Chen Yujin went to greet Jian Changming but saw that Laura was also moving.

Chen Yujin paused and still lagged half a step behind.

He thought Laura was going to greet Jian Changming, but as he approached, he heard Laura gently open her lips and smile, "Mr. Jiang, good evening."

Her voice was particularly pleasant and comfortable to hear.

The people around instinctively parted, making way for Laura behind them.

Jiang Yue also fixed his gaze.

...Was this the sweet reward?

The media suddenly regained their senses and pressed the shutter hard.

"Mr. Jiang, this way, please," Laura slightly turned her body, made a "please" gesture, and didn't care about the reporters holding up their cameras.

But the one being chased by the lens was precisely such a stunning beauty who didn't care at all.

The more skilled the photographers were, the more they wished they could take a high-end portrait of Laura on the spot!

Jiang Yue moved his lips and finally only uttered one word, "...Okay."

Laura didn't change her expression and turned around to say, "Mr. Jian, good evening. Please come in."

This time, the smile on her face was a little more pronounced, her eyes sparkling, and her smiling face captivating.

At this moment, everyone couldn't tell whether she was more special to Jiang Yue or Jian Changming.

This was truly treating everyone equally.

Jian Changming restrained his gaze and slightly nodded, "Mrs. Zhou, please go first." After saying that, he followed Laura inside.

Jian Rui watched from behind, increasingly amazed.

It was really rare for someone to grasp the host's demeanor so appropriately in front of her uncle. Not timid at all, yet not obsequious at all.

Seeing Laura turn and go inside, everyone understood that the two most important figures at the Zhou event today had arrived. No one else was worthy of Mrs. Zhou personally greeting them.

Zhou Wenshu looked in the direction of the hotel entrance, and her brows furrowed even tighter.

When she turned around and saw Jiang Meng firmly stuck there, not moving at all, she was even more annoyed, "What are you standing there for? Don't you want to go in?"

Jiang Meng struggled to move her steps.

Just now she finally recognized the dress on Laura's body, which was a Dior Spring/Summer haute couture dress. Ji Mingming didn't even borrow it last time. The moon is the top domestic haute couture team that has received the most Dior haute couture dresses. She should have hired The moon!

But who asked for her?

If she had known that it would be like this, she might as well have come in a low-key manner.

The result is high-profile, but Laura is holding it tight. Isn't that a media talking point?

At that moment, she heard Zhou Wenshu snicker and say, "Do you want to be Mrs. Zhou?"

Jiang Meng: "No, I don't want to..."

Zhou Wenshu's sarcasm was even stronger: "What do you want to do in front of me? When you use your child as a bargaining chip, you have already exposed your ambition."

Zhou Wen Shu turned her body and looked at her. "But I tell you, if Laura doesn't deserve to be Mrs. Zhou... then you are even more unworthy."

After saying that, Zhou Wenshu stepped into the hotel.

Jiang Meng clenched her fingers tightly.

……

Laura's skirt is not suitable for walking too much, unless someone is always helping her lift the skirt behind her.

Her dress is powerful, but not overbearing. However, it is indeed more suitable for walking the red carpet.

Laura's requirements for modern clothing were not high, so she did not provide any suggestions to the styling team at that time.

Now she stood in the hotel, just like a beautiful statue made of jade, moving cautiously and slowly.

However, in this way, the taste of every gesture and movement becomes more elegant and noble.

"Mrs. Zhou has tied my Jiang family and your Zhou family together. What good can I get from it?" Jiang Yue paused and stopped laughing, his voice low: "Mrs. Zhou, you have to give me some sweetness."

Jian Changming and Chen Yujin, who were not far away, their eyelids twitched at the same time.

They couldn't hear Jiang Yue's voice clearly, but Jiang Yue's arrival itself was already very thought-provoking.

Then, everything between Laura and Jiang Yue became strange.

"Is it a sweet deal?" Laura thought for a moment and said, "I'll let Chen Yujin divide the Baoxin project to you."

Her tone was neither hurried nor slow, and even a little gentle, and she was extremely serious.

Jiang Yue laughed again, "Does Mrs. Zhou think I'm a fool?"

Laura turned to look at him, holding the plate of fruit in her hands, but didn't say anything.

But Jiang Yue couldn't help changing the way he spoke again: "Mrs. Zhou might as well ask Mr. Chen how much money has been lost on that project?"

"It's all nice to say that we are in a loss."

Laura's eyes twinkled. Was it the relevant person in charge of Baoxin who had been greedy and made the project a mess?

She didn't know much about the Zhou Dynasty, but since he could be a world master and had subordinates like Chen Yujin, his skills must be impressive. Why would he leave such a mess behind?

It was left by the elders.

When he took over, the stall was already in a state of ruin. Compared to dealing with officials and government projects, they were really inferior to her.

Laura was speculating in her heart, but she didn't show any sign on her face.

Laura suddenly smiled faintly and said, "Mr. Jiang will need it."

But these voices were interrupted by another sudden voice cutting in:

"Laura," said the voice, a little coldly, "let's talk."

The person who came was wearing Chanel's high-end ready-to-wear clothes, with her hair dyed blonde and all braided into small pigtails. She was very young, with delicate facial features and a slender body, but she had a pair of eyebrows that didn't quite suit her. She exuded an unquenchable arrogance.

Laura turned around and asked Chen Yujin, "Who is she?"

Chen Yujin slowly got used to Laura's unexpected remarks. He paused and said, "Madam, this is the third daughter of the Zhou family, Zhou Wenshu."

"Oh," Laura said in a cold and indifferent tone, and then quickly added, "I thought you were some impudent little girl who had just wandered in and was trying to eat free

Jiang Meng was stunned. She even scolded Zhou Wenshu?

Zhou Wenyu's face went red again. "Laura, you..."

"Did I say something wrong?" Laura turned to Chen Yujin and asked.

Zhou Wen Shu looked around again and saw who was standing around her. They had all been drugged. It was not surprising that Jian Changming and Chen Yujin would be present at this occasion.

She originally thought that this was just an activity that Laura took advantage of her brother's absence to widen her social circle under the name of the Zhou family.

How could Chen Yujin accompany Hu Nao?

Jian Changming will not attend! He has only been giving face to the Zhou Dynasty and the Zhou family from the beginning to the end! What is Laura?

But now... not only Chen Yujin followed Laura, but even Jian Changming attended the weekly meeting. Even more incredible - Jiang Yue also came!

Even though Zhou Wenshu was not sensitive to business matters, she now understood that this weekly meeting was different from others

It must have some greater significance.

Inside the rest room, one hour later.

Laura sat down on the sofa opposite Zhou Wenzhu, her expression indifferent. "Are you angry?" "I didn't expect you to be even worse than Zhou Wenbai." Laura interrupted her, "Haven't you figured it out in the past half hour? If you haven't figured it out, that's worse than Zhou Wenbai. If you have figured it out and still ask such questions, that's indeed worse than Zhou Wenbai."

Zhou Wenzhu was taken aback. Was she really that stupid? She had to admit that bringing Jiang Meng to the Zhou family meeting was too impulsive...

Zhou Wenzhu opened her mouth, preparing to defend herself.

Laura quickly spoke again, "Whether you truly love your own family or just care about the fame and status that the Zhou family brings you, it's still salvageable if you now feel ashamed and regretful for the family's reputation."

"Haven't you ever brought shame to the Zhou family?" Zhou Wenzhu spoke***.

Laura's expression remained unchanged, "If I do something wrong, people will only say that the Gu family hasn't taught me well. But if you do something wrong, people will only say that the entire Zhou family is uneducated."

"But the matter with Jiang Meng can't be ignored." Zhou Wenzhu stated the most important purpose of her visit today, which gave her some confidence.

"How do you want to solve it?" Laura asked calmly, as if she was a willing and attentive senior.

"She's carrying... my eldest brother's child. If..." Zhou Wenzhu bit her lip, "If my eldest brother really dies outside, then this child will be his only posthumous offspring."

Laura recalled a bit, searching through the original host's memories. "I haven't seen you being particularly affectionate with your brother in the past. Now you suddenly cherish his posthumous child?"

"You don't understand," Zhou Wenzhu gritted her teeth, stubbornly repeating these three words, "My eldest brother's child is very important... I also hate Jiang Meng. I hate her more than I hate you. But the child is important!"

"If your eldest brother really dies outside, the Zhou family won't be without descendants. These matters are not your concern," Laura suddenly brought the topic back. Hmm? Could it be that Zhou Wenjia and Zhou Wenbai are eunuchs?"

Zhou Wenzhu was so shocked that she almost fell backward from the sofa. "Of course... of course not!" Zhou Wenzhu gritted her teeth. She had lost count of how many times she had gritted her teeth today. She hated Zhou Wenjia and Zhou Wenbai, but if she really confirmed their inadequacy in front of Laura today...

"None of us have genes as good as my eldest brother's. Only his genes should be passed down to inherit the Zhou family," Zhou Wenzhu spoke faster, with a hint of hatred and resentment.

The room was silent for a moment. This silence made Zhou Wenzhu feel very uncomfortable.

She bit her lip hard again and suddenly regretted saying these words.

Laura suddenly spoke, "You are indeed a bit stupid. Everyone's genes are different. There are people born as geniuses, ordinary people, and even those with brain diseases. You should understand that stupidity can be remedied. It's better to strive to make yourself shine than to indulge in self-pity and do countless stupid things."

Laura walked out, and the door closed quickly.

Zhou Wenzhu lifted her hand and wiped her eye corner hard, only then realizing there was a slight cool moisture there. She cried.

Downstairs, Chen Yujin approached.

Laura: "Hmm." She paused, "I need to ask Chen Secretary for a favor. 'Cancel any international flight bookings made by Zhou Wenzhu in the next three months.'"

Chen Yujin was silent for a second, "Does Mrs. plan to keep Miss Zhou at home?"

"Not at home, but in the country," Laura corrected him and said, "I know this is a small matter that Chen Secretary can easily handle."

Her tone was casual but sincere, as if she had given him great trust.

Chen Yujin moved his throat, "Of course."

Laura nodded slightly and then lifted her skirt hem again, walking towards Jian Changming and the others nearby.

Hmm. Stupidity is contagious.

From the way Zhou Wenzhu looks, one can judge what kind of social circle she has abroad.

Zhou Wenzhu is too far detached from the Zhou family. It's better to keep her close and discipline her for a few months.

Laura didn't expect to get such useful information from Zhou Wenzhu's mouth today.

These minor details were never mentioned in the original plot.

She's just a young girl with very little cunning and scheming.

Far less than Zhou Wenjia and Zhou Wenbai.

Chen Yujin saw this scene from afar. At this time, someone under him walked over, called him, and awkwardly said, "Mr. Chen, what should we do with Miss Jiang, who was brought by Miss Zhou?"

Chen Yujin: "Does she have an invitation?"

"No."

Chen Yujin turned around, his eyes smiling and narrowed, "Isn't it easy to handle then?"

The person in charge suddenly understood and immediately turned around to call the bodyguards to drive Jiang Meng away.

Jiang Meng didn't expect that Zhou Wenzhu would disappear without any news after going in.

Laura can beat Zhou Wenbai, could she dare to beat Zhou Wenzhu too? Zhou Wenzhu's personality, logically speaking, shouldn't compromise...

Jiang Meng was extremely embarrassed.

Unfortunately, the clothes she wore were carefully selected, and her makeup was carefully done. Now, she couldn't hide even if she wanted to. The gazes around almost pierced her skin.

She even vaguely heard some people gossiping.

"Is that Jiang Meng?"

"Tsk, the seductress really thinks she's something. Mrs. Zhou is the glow of the bright moon, while she's just a speck of dust. How dare she come to the Zhou family meeting to embarrass herself?"

"It's really hilarious!"

Jiang Meng was angry, ashamed, and trembling all over, "You... you can't drive me away. I'm Miss Zhou's guest."

"Miss Jiang, please cooperate."

"If you continue to drive me away, I'll make a scene, and it won't look good for the Zhou family... Ah! What are you doing... Ugh..." Jiang Meng's mouth was gagged, and two bodyguards came forward, lifted her up, and carried her out.

Jiang Meng's eyes widened, filled with fury.

Tomorrow's headline...

What about her face!!!

The person in charge clicked his tongue behind her, "No one has ever been able to*** the Zhou family."

This female celebrity is too naive.