Because she was addicted

Lu Chenyan's mother wore a dark red dress today, with large pearl earrings and a pearl necklace, making her look noble and elegant.

"Miss Wen."

As soon as Lu Chenyan left, she spoke with a smile.

"I got bored in Haicheng these past couple of days, so I wandered around a bit. I also inquired about Miss Wen a little."

Wen Jia's heart skipped a beat.

Lu Chenyan's mother smiled gently and brightly, but she felt a chill creeping down her spine.

"Auntie, what are you trying to say?"

Lu Chenyan's mother remained kind and amiable.

"Miss Wen, you said your father died early, and your mother was just an ordinary housewife who ran a small shop. But your description isn't comprehensive enough."

She held the champagne glass in her hand and swirled it around.

"I asked Lu Chuan to go to Quzhou and find your house. Lu Chuan asked around among the neighbors and found out a lot of things. When he told me about it, his face was red."

"Miss Wen, have you talked to Ayan about your family matters, especially your mother's? If not, would you like me to speak to her on your behalf?"

The air conditioning in the banquet hall was very strong.

Wenjia was shivering from the cold.

She gripped her handbag so tightly she almost lost her balance, and quickly grabbed a small table next to her for support.

"Miss Wen, I know that Ayan likes you very much, and you like her too. But love is like a tornado, it comes and goes quickly. Ayan has loved to play since she was a child, especially new and unusual things. She is even more obsessed with things she can't get, and she will definitely try every means to get them."

"I am his mother, I know him too well."

"You two are just starting out in love, and everything is new and exciting to you. But when it comes to marriage, it's not just about feelings anymore. Your family, Ayan's family—these are all issues you'll have to face."

"Miss Wen, you've been keeping your mother's situation a secret from Ayan, and I'm sure I don't need to explain why. You can't afford to gamble!"

Lu Chenyan's mother pressed him relentlessly, her words sharp and incisive.

Wen Jia trembled all over and her face turned pale.

Because Lu Chenyan's mother was right.

She hasn't dared to tell Lu Chenyan about Pan Mei yet because she can't afford to gamble.

She knew that Lu Chenyan loved her.

But how strong can this love be in the face of cruel reality?

Perhaps he doesn't mind now.

What about later?

One year? Two years? Five years? Or even a lifetime? Would he not mind?

If someone later says that Mrs. Lu's mother was a cheap woman in a certain town who solicited old men, will Lu Chenyan still be able to accept her calmly? Will he still be able to accept her family?

Wealthy families value face the most.

Even with Shen Yu, she didn't dare to tell the truth.

Not to mention Lu Chenyan.

What do you want?

After a long while, Wen Jia slowly recovered, leaning on the small table, and looked at Lu Chenyan's mother with a pale face.

Lu Chenyan's mother remained calm and smiling throughout.

She pointed to the lavish wedding venue in front of her, her finger landing on Tang Ning's huge solo wedding poster.

"Miss Wen, this is what Ayan's wife should be like. Born into a prestigious family, with a clean background, generous and dignified. Not only can she help her husband rise to a higher level, but most importantly, she will not bring shame to her husband's family."

Wen Jia gripped her handbag tightly, the veins on the back of her hand standing out.

"My conditions remain unchanged. You can leave Ayan voluntarily, and the Lu family can afford any amount of compensation you ask for. But if you remain obstinate, I don't mind making public the information I've collected. Miss Wen, you can probably imagine the consequences."

……

A buzzing sound came from Wen Jia's ears.

To make it public?

Hehe, Lu Chenyan's mother is indeed quite shrewd.

Are all wealthy mothers-in-law so ruthless and unscrupulous when they bully others?

Madam Fu directly hired a killer.

Lu Chenyan's mother's actions were aimed at completely destroying him.

"Miss Wen, you're a good girl. It hasn't been easy for you to get to where you are today on your own, and I can't bear to ruin your future. I'll be staying in Haicheng for a few more days. You can reply to me when you've thought it through."

Lu Chenyan's mother patted Wen Jia's arm, then turned around with a smile to look at the podium.

Those who didn't know the situation would think the two of them were having a heartwarming conversation.

Wen Jia's mind was in complete turmoil.

She picked up her phone and sent a WeChat message to Lu Chenyan.

Where are you?

She wanted to see Lu Chenyan immediately; his deep affection was her armor against all malice.

But Lu Chenyan didn't reply to her message for a long time.

She bit her lip, lifted her skirt, and got up to go to the back of the room to look for it.

Just then, the emcee cleared his throat and shouted in a loud and excited voice:

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the wedding of Ms. Tang Ning and Mr. Fu Huaishen. Now, please welcome our bride and groom into the room."

In the huge banquet hall, the stirring wedding march suddenly filled the air.

Today's wedding had a total of 99 tables, including relatives and friends from the Fu family and the Tang family.

The huge banquet hall, which had been filled with the sounds of conversation, clinking glasses, and the emcee organizing games for the guests, had fallen silent.

Everyone returned to their seats one after another, holding their breath and looking up at the entrance in unison.

As music played, Tang Ning, dressed in a white wedding gown and veil, slowly pushed a wheelchair down an aisle paved with champagne-colored roses. Seated in the wheelchair was Fu Huaishen.

The moment the two appeared, the banquet hall, which had been quiet except for the music, erupted into a frenzy of excitement.

"What happened? What's wrong with Mr. Fu?"

"I hadn't heard anything about what happened to President Fu. How come he's in a wheelchair now?"

"What's going on?"

Everyone whispered among themselves, asking each other questions. Some even took out their phones to make calls and inquire. The media present even took out their cameras and phones, focusing directly on Fu Huaishen for close-up shots.

Although she had heard Lu Chenyan mention some of Fu Huaishen's recent situation, and she had even encountered Fu Huaishen in the office herself, Wen Jia was still quite shocked to see him in such a state.

Fu Huaishen sat in a wheelchair, dressed in a wedding suit, but his eyes were closed, his cheeks were sunken, and he was so thin that he looked almost unrecognizable. His head drooped, and it was unclear whether he was unconscious or still asleep.

How long has it been?

How could a perfectly healthy person turn into this?

Wen Jia turned to look for Lu Chenyan and immediately saw him standing by the entrance gate with a solemn expression.

Fu Huaishen looked like he was barely alive, while Tang Ning had a beaming smile on her face.

She pushed Fu Huaishen's wheelchair the whole way, smiling and nodding to the people below the stage, her face displaying the gentlest, most beautiful, and most appropriate smile.

She pushed Fu Huaishen onto the stage of the presidium, took the microphone from the emcee, and

"Everyone, Ah Shen was sick not long ago, but he's much better now. The doctor said he'll be fully recovered in ten days to two weeks. Thank you all so much for your concern."

After she finished speaking, she gave a very polite smile and exchanged a glance with Mrs. Fu and Mr. and Mrs. Tang Guoliang in the audience.

The emcee, as if he had known beforehand, calmly took back the microphone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, now we invite the bride and groom to exchange rings."