Chapter 1580: Dazzling Red Rose

“Not yet, there aren’t many people here,” Ji Yanzhi glanced at her face briefly, then politely averted his gaze, “The banquet has started, are you hungry? I’ll take you over.”

The word “Okay” was on the tip of Lu Zhenzhen’s tongue, but she suddenly remembered what Young Master Ji’s Grandma had said.

In her current state, reeking of alcohol, even she found herself unpleasant. How could she sit at the main table with Uncle Ji’s family?

“Sorry, I lost control for a moment and drank a bit too much, so I won’t eat. I’ll come to visit Uncle Ji at the Ji Family tomorrow.”

For some reason, Ji Yanzhi also felt a sense of relief.

It wasn’t because he felt burdened, but because in her current state, she was indeed not suitable to appear in front of others. Even though he believed Lu Zhenzhen had enough composure to last until the end of the banquet, that grace was more fitting for dealing with outsiders; the Lu and Ji families weren’t that distant.

So there was no need for her to put up with it.

The little sister from back in the day had grown into a dazzling red rose, especially with the alcohol lingering in her eyes and brows, adding an indescribable allure.

Too dangerous.

“That’s fine, then. Do you have a place to stay nearby? If not, you can rest at my place; our whole family would be happy to have you.”

“No need, I’m staying at a hotel.”

Lu Zhenzhen waved her hand to dispel some of the alcohol fumes and rubbed her swollen, aching forehead. She took a small clear bottle from her bag and sprayed a bit below her neck.

He caught a faint scent and was curious, “Is that perfume?”

“Yeah, something I made for fun, it’s refreshing.”

“Is there really something this nice? You made it?”

“Just tinkering around, nothing worth mentioning.”

The Lu’s business covers many industries, but not perfume. It turns out Lu Zhenzhen knows how to mix scents, and outsiders never knew about this.

He stood up with her, “You can’t drive like this, I’ll take you back.”

Lu Zhenzhen gave him a playful look, “Didn’t you drink too? I can’t let you drive my car under the influence.”

Ji Yanzhi flushed slightly, “I’ll call a designated driver and go with you.”

Lu Zhenzhen sat back down, “Forget it, I’ll wait a bit longer, I still have to meet Uncle Ji, then I’ll leave.”

That sounds good.

Ji Yanzhi touched the water glass, it was already cold, so he asked the server to bring a cup of warm water.

He personally handed it to Lu Zhenzhen.

She thanked him, taking it and sipping a couple of mouthfuls.

“Let’s go.”

Lu Zhenzhen took the coat off her shoulders, and Ji Yanzhi naturally took it and put it on himself.

The banquet hall was lively, and Ji Yanzhi led her to the main table.

Elder Ji noticed her at once; even before she got close, he stood up, reaching out to assist. Lu Zhenzhen promptly extended her hand, making a light connection with Elder Ji’s hand.

“You child, how could you not let us know when you’re coming over? If Ji Zhuo hadn’t told me, I wouldn’t have believed you were here. You’re treating your own home as a stranger’s, and I don’t like that one bit. We haven’t seen each other for a while, yet you’re acting distant with Uncle Ji!”

Elder Ji is seven or eight years older than Mr. Lu, steady and gravitas-filled. In his younger years, he was a business mogul, but in recent years, he has mellowed a lot, becoming more amiable.

Lu Zhenzhen wasn’t familiar with Ji Yanzhi, but she often met with Uncle Ji and Ji Zhuo. It’s just that both families are usually too busy and live in different cities, making it hard to get together, but their friendship has never faded.

Lu Zhenzhen smiled sheepishly, “I wasn’t being formal with you, I was just telling Second Mr. Ji earlier that I would visit you tomorrow.”