Too Late to Regret, She’s Now With the Big Boss - Chapter 25

“Is the topic you’re discussing something I shouldn’t hear?” Wen Xinyue asked with a smile when no one responded to her.

These people usually fawned over her whenever they saw her, why were they ignoring her today?

Though Wen Xinyue was seething with rage inside, she suppressed her anger because she wanted to know what was really going on.

“We were discussing the meeting minutes. Director Wen, are you here to see Third Master? He’s on a three-day leave and won’t be back until tomorrow,” the design director of Lu Corporation explained with a forced smile, seeing that no one else answered.

Wen Xinyue was the design director of Lu Jewelry, the niece of the first madam of the Lu family, and the cherished daughter of the Wen Group’s CEO.

Though she wasn’t qualified to attend Lu Corporation’s high-level meetings, her powerful connections meant even her direct superior didn’t dare offend her.

“Third Master is on leave? What kind of joke is that? If you said he was on a business trip, I might have believed you.” Wen Xinyue’s shrill voice echoed through the hallway.

At the sound of her undignified shriek, the executives immediately scattered to their respective posts, better to avoid trouble than provoke it.

Everyone in the Lu family knew that the nieces from both madams’ sides were vying for Third Master’s favor, hoping to marry him.

Li Xiangwei, the most outstanding niece from the second madam’s side, had been parachuted into Lu Gaming as design director after graduation.

After years of fruitlessly pursuing Third Master, she shifted her attention to the Lu family estate, setting her sights on the eldest young master, Lu Zhenting.

Wen Xinyue, the most accomplished niece from the first madam’s side, had graduated from the University of New South Wales in Sydney.

Upon returning to the country, she was directly appointed as design director of Lu Jewelry. She frequently visited Lu Corporation’s headquarters to see Third Master, persisting relentlessly.

Despite her spoiled, entitled demeanor, people still humored her with smiles, what if she actually succeeded in marrying Third Master one day?

But now that Third Master had publicly announced his marriage, who would bother catering to the arrogant Wen Xinyue anymore?

Seeing everyone flee at the sight of her, Wen Xinyue didn’t realize their true thoughts. She assumed they were ignoring her only because Third Master wasn’t in the office.

She swore silently to herself, once she married Third Master and became the family matriarch, she would make them pay.

Fuming, she strutted on her sky-high heels, swaying her slender waist as she headed to the secretary’s office to inquire about Third Master’s whereabouts.

The automatic glass door of the office slid open, and a chorus of exclamations spilled out.

“Oh my god! Our Third Master is actually going to the Ye family’s homecoming banquet for the eldest daughter-”

“Really? Where did you hear that? Tell us quickly so we can judge if it’s true!”

“My cousin’s cousin’s classmate is friends with the Ye heiress. He saw the announcement she posted in their group chat.”

“If the Ye heiress posted it, it must be true! No wonder Third Master took three days off, it must be because…”

Seeing that no one had noticed her, Wen Xinyue quietly retreated without listening further. She pulled out her phone and dialed Lu Zhenting’s number.

Her cousin had called her yesterday, enthusiastically inviting her as his plus-one to the Ye family’s homecoming banquet, but she had coldly refused…

…

Second floor of Lanjing Garden Villa.

Ye Qianqian wore a high-necked, nude-colored gown adorned with 3,000 hand-sewn Austrian crystals. When still, the dress shimmered like flowing moonlight.

With movement, it refracted light like a galaxy of scattered diamonds, the delicate embroidery on the nude base blending classical elegance with modern luxury.

Her waist and hips were exquisitely shaped, her slender waist so delicate it seemed one could encircle it with a single hand. The moment Lu Jingchen laid eyes on her, his mind and body screamed with an uncontrollable craving.

It nearly devoured all his reason, making him want to tear off her clothes immediately and meld her into his very being.

“Honey, are you staring dumbstruck?” Ye Qianqian said with a laugh, waving her small hand in front of Lu Jingchen’s eyes.

“Mmm, I am indeed dumbstruck. Wife, let’s not go anymore!” Lu Jingchen’s voice was hoarse as he strode forward, scooping Ye Qianqian into his arms and heading straight for the bedroom.

Ye Qianqian, seeing the stark contrast between the tender man from moments ago and the fierce, almost demonic figure before her now, thought she had utterly bewitched him.

Just as she was about to revel in her triumph, watching Lu Jingchen’s beast-like desire, a barrage of floating comments flashed before her eyes.

[LMAO! The female antagonist thinks the big boss is enchanted by her, but little does she know, he’s furious. Super furious.]

Ye Qianqian: She had dressed up meticulously to make him proud. Besides, all these clothes were picked by him, what was he even angry about???

[The big boss is so mad he’s about to lock himself and the female antagonist in the bedroom, ready to shred her dress and unlock the remaining 98 positions.]

[98 positions? Wasn’t it 118? Also, why is the big boss suddenly so angry?]

Ye Qianqian nodded vigorously, she wanted to know too.

[The big boss thinks the female antagonist deliberately dressed so provocatively to catch the male lead’s attention. How could he not be furious?]

[Drop the “thinks”, she did dress up like that on purpose, to show off for the male lead and steal the female lead’s spotlight.]

“Honey~ I wore the clothes you picked for me just to make you proud. Why are you angry?” Ye Qianqian asked, flustered.

“Did my wife dress up this beautifully… for me?” Lu Jingchen’s icy lips brushed against her ear as he murmured in that rough voice.

“Of course~ Every outfit in my closet was a gift from you. No matter which one I pick, it’s your thoughtfulness.

Honey~ I even picked out a champagne matte suit for you, it’s a matching set with what I’m wearing.”

“Wife, sit and rest for a bit. I’ll go change.” Lu Jingchen gently set Ye Qianqian down on the bedroom sofa.

[Damn, the female antagonist just pacified the big boss with two sentences. Love-struck brains are terrifying!]

[Hahaha, the female antagonist just deployed the classic romance tactic, ‘You don’t ask, I’ll still say it; you do ask, prepare to be amazed.’ I’m taking notes.]

[The moment the female antagonist opens her mouth, the aloof big boss turns into a simp. LMAOOOO.]

…

At the Ye residence, the house was packed with guests.

Many had come upon hearing that Third Master Lu would attend the homecoming banquet for the Ye family’s eldest daughter.

The Ye family had kept this news under wraps until 11 a.m., and though no one knew the reason, everyone shared the same eagerness to catch a glimpse of Third Master Lu.

Whether the rumor was true or not, those who had finally gotten wind of it rushed to the Ye family from all directions, unwilling to miss the opportunity.

Word had it that three days ago, at the wedding of the Song and Ye families, Third Master Lu had actually shown up. Many only found out afterward and were kicking themselves for not attending.

At exactly 12 p.m., Lu Zhenting, the eldest son of the Lu family, arrived with Wen Xinyue. By 12:25, there was still no sign of Third Master Lu.

“Holy crap, who are these two? They look so perfect together!”

“Dad, Mom, your son has made it, he’s seen celestial lovers in the flesh!”

The impatient guests turned at the exclamations and saw Ye Qianqian walking in slowly, her arm linked with Lu Jingchen’s.

Lu Jingchen’s lips curled upward as he gazed adoringly at his companion. Ye Qianqian smiled brilliantly at the crowd, her captivating phoenix eyes shimmering with charm.

Everyone’s eyes lit up as they automatically made way. Even those who had met Lu Jingchen a few times before failed to recognize him at first glance.

Mainly because no one dared to believe that Third Master Lu could smile so radiantly.

Song Yuntao watched as Ye Qianqian, who had stunned everyone with her beauty, walked arm-in-arm with a man even more handsome than himself.

Gritting his teeth, he seethed with a mix of resentment, anger, and an insatiable greed for her beauty. “Ye Qianqian, where did you dig up this pretty boy?”