Chapter 311: Chapter 305: Bon Voyage, Disappearance Midway. Everything Goes Well, Meet Obstacles Everywhere_2
"Planning to be today’s center of attention?" Leng Yan opened the door and smiled at her.
"The dress was designed by my master, specially given to me to wear, and the makeup was done by a well-known friend in the industry. My master said it’s to boost morale!" Wen Nuan smiled softly, taking Leng Yan’s arm. "How about it, do we look like a loving couple?"
"What do you mean look like, we are one!" Leng Yan pinched her nose and then looked at her seriously. "Nuannuan, I know you might feel a bit awkward, but I hope that when she leaves, she holds no illusions."
"I want that even more than you!" Wen Nuan pouted, then put away her playful demeanor and looked at him earnestly. "I hope she will leave our lives forever, Yan, I’m really afraid our marriage might involve another woman."
"It won’t." Leng Yan held her hand tightly, his gaze filled with determination. "After today, I won’t concern myself with anything related to her."
All matters concerning Ji Wei were handed over to Wu Weitong. He would not involve himself in anything related to Ji Wei.
Ji Wei’s dinner for everyone turned into her farewell banquet. Wu Weitong arranged for the best restaurant in N City. When Ji Wei and Wen Nuan arrived, most of the crew had already gathered around Ji Wei, chatting and laughing. Upon hearing someone shout, "President Leng and his wife are here!" the entire room was astir, shifting their attention from Ji Wei to Leng Yan and Wen Nuan.
Especially Wen Nuan, as it was her first time attending a crew gathering, she immediately became the center of attention. Everyone came over to toast her, leaving Ji Wei out in the cold.
"The president and his wife are indeed a loving couple. Look at the way he gazes at her, tsk tsk, that’s true tenderness!"
"She’s charming without makeup, and with makeup, she’s elegant and alluring. Stunning no matter what."
"She’s very approachable, not putting on airs. Unlike some people who are as arrogant as a penguin!"
Gossip lovers whispered now and then. Hearing it, Ji Wei’s anger burned, but she had nowhere to vent it.
Many approached Wen Nuan with toasts, and someone asked her curiously, "Why isn’t the leading lady going over? It’s a rare occasion for the president’s wife to grace us. If you don’t go, people might think you have a problem with her."
She knew they were mocking her, as everyone used to think she and Leng Yan were involved, and she never denied it. Yet, she had no reason to retort.
"Weiwei, you should toast the president’s wife." Her manager, Fan Ming, usually focused more on her work than her private life. Because of major events in his family, he had stayed home for an unusually long time, so he only heard bits about Leng Yan and Ji Wei and wasn’t well-informed. Seeing others going and Ji Wei remaining still, he frowned deeply.
"Yes, Sister Ji, it’s your turn." Xiao Liu noticed Ji Wei’s tightly gripped wine glass, sensing her displeasure, and gently advised her.
Ji Wei’s expression changed slightly, but she maintained a smile. "How could I not go? I just wanted to wait until fewer people were around as everyone is toasting now."
Of course, she would go! Even if her insides burnt with the urge to turn Wen Nuan to ash, she would still hold back.
If she didn’t endure now, how could she convince Leng Yan and Wen Nuan she would leave? How could she perform a scene of unintentionally discovering her pregnancy as she is about to depart?
She’s aiming for the effect of "unintentional" rather than "deliberate."
"Nuannuan, this is Director Weng. You and Tong Xi should be familiar with him by now." During the banquet, Leng Yan introduced the main attendees to her with a smile.
Wen Nuan smiled wryly. "Of course, I’ve watched many of Director Weng’s modern urban dramas and loved them. I’m sure this period piece will be outstanding too."
With that, she raised her glass of juice as a substitute for wine to toast the attendees, displaying grace at every turn. She and Leng Yan occasionally intertwined fingers and exchanged smiles, showcasing their sweet affection to the fullest.
Ji Wei approached with her glass, looking at Wen Nuan’s perfectly sweet smile and the gentle, watery gaze Leng Yan cast upon her, grinding her teeth with hatred.
Wen Nuan had just set down her juice when her eyes flitted over to Ji Wei approaching, momentarily pausing. Fingertips under the table were gently squeezed; she glanced at the owner of the fingers and smiled slightly, signaling him not to worry.
She believed that given Ji Wei’s personality, she wouldn’t show arrogance, even if she couldn’t fully display humility in front of so many people.
Sure enough, Ji Wei approached with her drink, smiling at Leng Yan and Wen Nuan. "Let me toast the president and his wife too!"
Except she offered no blessings with the toast. As she claimed to be toasting both, her eyes lingered on Leng Yan, filled with melancholy and reluctance...
"I’ll be leaving in a few days. I hope Qingcheng continues to flourish," Ji Wei continued, her beautiful pupils brimming with tears she was desperately holding back, trying not to let them fall. Her pitiful expression moved even Wen Nuan slightly.
Briefly startled, Wen Nuan realized what she was thinking and sneered inwardly:
A truly first-class actress! Acting so well, hoping that at their farewell, Leng Yan would remember that pitiable face?
She discreetly observed Leng Yan, noticing he too paused slightly, but it was just a moment. Leng Yan’s gaze towards Ji Wei remained indifferent. He tilted his head lightly to look at Wen Nuan, smiling tenderly. "Nuannuan, stick with juice instead of wine."
"Sure," Wen Nuan replied with a sweet smile. A server had already refilled her juice; she raised it, offering Ji Wei a large smile. "Since Yan said it’s your farewell, I wish Miss Ji a smooth journey and all goes well as you film in a different city!"
Safe travels, get lost halfway! All goes well, run into trouble everywhere!