CHAPTER 125: CHAPTER 125: THE OVERBEARING MISS ZHANG

Meile Hotel.

Ningwan walked in arm in arm with Zhan Hanjue.

This banquet was organized by the daughter of a certain official, and strictly speaking, there was no need for Zhan Hanjue to attend.

Although he received an invitation, the number of invitations to various large and small banquets he receives every day is countless, and Zhan Hanjue usually declines them.

But he agreed to this banquet and even brought Ningwan with him.

As soon as they entered, the two of them attracted many people’s attention, becoming the focus of the event.

Handsome men and beautiful women have always been the center of attention at banquets, and the two of them standing together looked like immortals.

No wonder they drew so much attention upon entering.

A woman in a light pink evening gown saw them and walked over with a smile.

"Mr. Zhan, Madam Zhan, welcome, welcome," the woman greeted with a smile.

Ningwan nodded slightly in response.

Zhan Hanjue introduced, "Ningning, this is Miss Xia, the sister of Vice President Xia."

Ningwan suddenly understood; it turns out the organizer of this banquet was Zhan Hanjue’s vice president’s sister, Xia Wenyuan’s sister.

Ningwan had met Xia Wenyuan once; he was both Zhan Hanjue’s subordinate and considered his friend.

No wonder Zhan Hanjue would grace the event with his presence, as the organizer was a friend’s sister.

"Hello, Miss Xia," Ningwan greeted.

Xia Wenlei looked at her and couldn’t help but exclaim, "Madam Zhan is truly beautiful; how can someone be so good-looking?"

"Miss Xia, you’re too kind."

"Not at all, I’m telling the truth. I’ve wanted to meet Madam Zhan for a long time, but Mr. Zhan treasures you so much that he doesn’t let us see you. Today, I sent out not one but two invitations just to finally have Madam Zhan here," Xia Wenlei said with a smile.

Ningwan felt awkward and looked at Zhan Hanjue.

Did people frequently send her invitations too?

How did she not know anything about it?

"Have a nice chat; I’m heading over there," Zhan Hanjue said, slightly awkward, and left.

Xia Wenlei couldn’t help but chuckle softly and said to Ningwan, "Madam Zhan, Mr. Zhan is shy from being exposed. Actually, many socialites and ladies in Jiangcheng want to meet Madam Zhan, but Mr. Zhan protects you too well, so everyone hasn’t had the chance."

"Really, I didn’t know I was so famous and so many people wanted to meet me," Ningwan said in surprise.

Xia Wenlei smiled and said, "To have subdued the Living Yama and to have remained safe and sound for a few months, Madam Zhan is the first. You’ve already become a legendary figure in Jiangcheng; who wouldn’t want to meet you?"

Ningwan felt awkward.

She thought to herself, you all misunderstood Zhan Hanjue.

He’s not really a "Living Yama."

He’s just an unlucky person turned into a "Living Yama" without realizing it.

"Madam Zhan, let me introduce you to some ladies who have also admired your reputation and want to see you," Xia Wenlei said, guiding her to meet others.

Although Ningwan wasn’t fond of this kind of socializing, she didn’t refuse and followed Xia Wenyuan over.

Unexpectedly, Ye Ya was among them.

Seeing Ningwan, Ye Ya quickly called out, "Third Sister."

Ningwan nodded slightly, "Fourth Sister."

The two were not familiar, nor would they be very affectionate, especially after the previous incident, which had created an invisible rift between them.

Fortunately, there were many people here.

Seeing Ningwan’s appearance, several ladies showed envious expressions, "Madam Zhan is really beautiful; no wonder she captured Mr. Zhan’s heart."

"You ladies are too kind," Ningwan said modestly.

"Is Miss Ye being modest? It’s just that Miss Ye is lucky that when she met Mr. Zhan, Mr. Zhan’s eyes were cured by Divine Doctor Bai Zhi. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have had this fortune," a girl with almond-shaped eyes sneered, with a sarcastic tone.

"Meimei, don’t talk nonsense," Ye Ya said nervously, pulling on the girl’s dress.

Zhang Meimei snorted lightly, "Am I wrong? That’s the truth. If it weren’t for her good luck, who would be Madam Zhan? It should have been my sister Qianru."

Ningwan raised her eyebrows, just about to say something when Xia Wenlei intervened to mediate, "Madam Zhan, let’s sit over there! Miss Zhang, talk freely with Miss Ye, and eat whatever you like; don’t be shy."

After speaking, she led Ningwan away.

"Madam Zhan, don’t be angry, Miss Zhang is just like that. She’s been spoiled since she was young, and everyone indulges her because of her young age," Xia Wenlei explained to Ningwan.

Ningwan knew, Xia Wenlei was the daughter of a certain official, and her brother was Xia Wenyuan.

She was in her thirties and unmarried, but her status rendered marriage optional.

She didn’t expect even Xia Wenlei to indulge Zhang Meimei, and Ye Ya to act so submissively in front of Zhang Meimei; who exactly was Zhang Meimei?

"Miss Xia, can you give me the inside scoop, who is this Miss Zhang? Does she have something to do with Feng Qianru?" Ningwan asked curiously.

Xia Wenlei said softly, "Zhang Meimei’s father is Mayor Zhang, and her mother is the president of this Meiyue Hotel. Does Madam Zhan know what the last name of the president of Meile Hotel is? It’s Feng, and she’s from the Feng Family, so Zhang Meimei and Feng Qianru are cousins."

"No wonder,"

Ningwan remarked.

Thinking of Feng Jiuzun’s character, it’s understandable why Zhang Meimei behaved so wantonly.

Ye Ya likes Feng Jiuzun, so she’s clinging to Zhang Meimei; no wonder she’s so submissive to her.

"Madam Zhan, keep your distance from her, just ignore her," Xia Wenlei advised.

Ningwan nodded.

Although Zhan Hanjue is the richest man in Jiangcheng, he doesn’t have absolute control.

She wasn’t foolish enough to clash with the mayor’s daughter and cause trouble for Zhan Hanjue.

However, often she avoids trouble, but trouble finds her.

When Ningwan went to the restroom, she just coincidentally bumped into Zhang Meimei.

Zhang Meimei was knocked back and angrily said, "Ye Ningwan, you deliberately hit me."

Ningwan said innocently, "Miss Zhang, you were walking too fast, charging around the corner; how would I know you’d come over?"

"You’re lying; you did it on purpose. You’re such an evil woman, you stole Zhan Hanjue and caused my cousin to be sent away," Zhang Meimei accused angrily.

Ningwan said, "When I married Zhan Hanjue, your cousin had been dead for ten years; how could I have stolen him? As for Feng Jiuzun, I didn’t send him away. If you’re upset, you should ask your uncle about it."

"It’s all because of you; if it weren’t for you, Zhan Hanjue wouldn’t have gotten married, and my cousin would forever be his deceased wife. My cousin wouldn’t have been sent away by my uncle; it’s all your fault," Zhang Meimei shouted.

Ningwan felt a headache coming on.

Arguing with someone unreasonable is like losing your mind.

"Think whatever you want, Miss Zhang; I’m leaving now."

Ningwan decided not to argue with her.

There’s no point in continuing such a dispute.

But, she didn’t want to argue, yet Zhang Meimei wouldn’t let it go easily.

"You want to leave, not that easily."