Mr. Xiao, can I borrow your wedding invitation?

Chapter 24 Is that you in the photo?

Half an hour later, the white G-Class drove into the Nan family compound. Nan Wu didn't rush to get out of the car; she first checked her appearance in the rearview mirror.

Thank goodness, her clothes weren't torn by Xiao Shen, and there weren't any marks left on her neck. Of course, this doesn't mean Xiao Shen was being righteous, because her private parts were covered with his marks.

Yes, that's how dissolute he is!

Although she had slept with him several times, Nan Wu still blushed and her heart raced whenever she recalled the scenes of him tossing and turning her over.

Once she was sure everything was alright, she got out of the car and headed towards the main house.

"Jiayang, what your uncle told you..."

"Don't worry, Uncle. Xiao Wu and I will get married soon. From now on, the Nan family's affairs will be my affairs. I will definitely talk to Fourth Uncle about this matter in person!"

From the moment Xiao Jiayang entered, he had been listening to Nan Dongxue ramble on about the Xiao family's resort island project, subtly hinting that he should help.

If he didn't help, as the eldest grandson of the Xiao family, people would think he couldn't do it and had no say in the Xiao family, so not helping would be a loss of face. But he knew Xiao Shen's character well; he was clear about the difference between public and private matters. Even if it were the old man himself, he wouldn't give him face.

In short, just agree first and then tell a lie later.

Nan Dongxue and Jiang Xue looked at each other excitedly.

"Our Nan family is truly blessed to have such a good son-in-law as Jiayang! We'll have to trouble you with this matter then." Jiang Xue gestured to Jiang Rourou, "Rourou, quickly serve Jiayang some food!"

"Hey!" Jiang Rourou was overjoyed. "Brother Jiayang, you have to try this. It's my mom's specialty. She doesn't make it often. Today, we'll enjoy it with you!"

As he spoke, he held the chopsticks to Xiao Jiayang's lips.

The intimacy between the brother-in-law and sister-in-law was quite strange, but no one at the dinner table found it inappropriate; on the contrary, they indulged it.

Xiao Jiayang completely forgot about his relationship with Jiang Rourou and immediately opened his mouth to accept the offer.

"Yo! It's so lively!"

A voice shattered the harmony.

"Xiao Wu, you're back!" Xiao Jiayang, feeling guilty, quickly pushed Jiang Rourou away.

Jiang Rourou didn't even bother to pick up the chopsticks that had fallen to the ground, and gave Nan Wu a fake smile, "Sister's back?"

"Xiao Wu, where have you been? You're back so late. Jia Yang has been waiting for you for ages. Hurry up and apologize to him!" Nan Dongxue scolded and reminded him.

Only if the daughter can please the son-in-law will there be any hope for the deal between the Nan and Xiao families.

Nan Wu's eyes darted back and forth between Jiang Rourou and Xiao Jiayang twice, a smile on her face.

Jiang Rourou hated that kind of smile; it looked so cunning and intimidating.

"Rou Rou is so thoughtful. Even when I wasn't around, she still took care of my fiancé without holding a grudge. Rou Rou, you've really worked hard!"

Nan Wu spoke politely, but her tone sounded ambiguous and unfriendly.

Jiang Rourou could tell from his voice, and her expression grew increasingly grim.

Jiang Xue immediately stood up to defend her daughter, "Hey! I asked Rou Rou to help pick up the food. As your younger sister, she should indeed share some of the burden!"

Nan Wu tossed her hair. "That's strange. Didn't the servants usually handle this? What happened today?"

Jiang Xue choked.

Nan Wu continued, slowly walking around to Jiang Rourou's back. Her fair hands rested on the back of the chair, and she tilted her head slightly, leaning forward. "Rourou, did you sit in the wrong seat? Anyone who knew would think you two are a perfect couple!"

At the rectangular dining table, Nan Dongxue sat at the head of the table, with Jiang Xue to one side. According to the usual seating arrangement, Jiang Rourou should have sat next to Jiang Xue, but now she was sitting side-by-side opposite Xiao Jiayang. Jiang Rourou jumped up in a panic, stammering, "Sister, I..."

"Shh!" Nan Wu put her index finger to her lips. "I was just kidding, don't take it so seriously!"

Jiang Rourou: "..."

Xiao Jiayang was flattered. He hadn't expected Nan Wu to be jealous over such a small thing. Jealousy meant she cared about him.

See? He said this woman is a real actress; she might be even more lewd in bed than Jiang Rourou.

"Ahem! Well, I've finished eating. Jiayang, let Xiaowu keep you company a little longer. I'm going upstairs now!" Nan Dongxue coughed twice to cover up his embarrassment.

After all, Jiang Rourou sitting next to Xiao Jiayang was with his permission. He could tell that Xiao Jiayang and his second daughter had a special relationship. If Nan Wu couldn't appease him, at least there was still hope. As long as Xiao Jiayang liked it, he would give him two or even three, as long as he could hold onto the Xiao family's big tree.

But once Nanwu goes crazy, she doesn't care about anyone's feelings. There are outsiders here, and he doesn't want to fall out with her. He has to leave quickly before she goes crazy.

Nan Dongxue went upstairs, and Jiang Xue, not wanting to stay any longer, made an excuse and slipped away with him.

Jiang Rourou refused to leave; she was unwilling to give up her private space to allow the man she loved and the woman she hated to talk about love.

"Xiao Wu, you must be tired after a long day at work? Sit down and I'll massage your legs."

Seeing how attentive Xiao Jiayang was to Nan Wu, Jiang Rourou was filled with jealousy.

"Thanks, but really no need. Jiayang, you can have fun. I'm going upstairs!" Nanwu didn't want to see these two people for even a minute; it would only irritate her eyes.

"stop!"

A cold, hard voice suddenly rang out.

Nan Wu paused, and Xiao Jiayang walked around to stand in front of her. Compared to before, his expression had completely changed. "Xiao Wu, don't you have anything to say to me?"

Nan Wu still had a smile on her face, half-jokingly saying, "Jiayang, we've been dating for so long, what else is there to say?"

Snapped!
A stack of photos was thrown on the table.

"Is that you, the woman in this picture?" Xiao Jiayang stared at her and questioned her.

Nan Wu didn't take it, only glanced at it, and then her gaze fell on Jiang Rourou beside her. Jiang Rourou was intimidated by her gaze and unconsciously took two steps back.

"Didn't I already say that they were meeting with clients for work? I don't want to go to places like that!" Nan Wu shrugged, looking helpless.

Xiao Jiayang persisted, "Which company's client? What's their name?"

The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, realizing he had been deceived. Fortunately, Jiang Rourou reminded him that he could ask his father, Nan Wu, about her whereabouts.

The results confirmed that Nanwu's itinerary today did not include "Floating Life" meeting with important clients.

So, she's lying.

Nan Wu's eyelids twitched. She hadn't expected that her words on the phone wouldn't convince him. Looking up, she asked sadly, "What do you mean? Are you suspecting me of cheating on you with another man?"

Jiang Rourou raised her chin, gloating. She was just waiting to see Nan Wu kicked out by Xiao Jiayang, and then she would marry into the Xiao family in her place.

"You want to know who that person is? Here's his business card, just call him and find out for yourself!"

Nan Wu tossed a business card out of her handbag, then, with tears welling in her eyes, said, "I never imagined there would be so much distrust between us. I work hard in the workplace, and it's inevitable that I'll come into contact with male clients. I don't want to, but it's my career. I'm so heartbroken. I never imagined that you saw me as such a promiscuous woman. I... sob sob..."

Nanwu buried her face in her palms, her shoulders trembling as she cried.

(End of this chapter)