Chapter 1725: I'll Take You There

Nan Jiaojiao tugged at his sleeve, gently shaking it.

Bo Yanching found it awkward to shake her off, but keeping her close made his words lack any strength. The words meant to scare her were on the tip of his tongue but he swallowed them back down.

“Alright, be careful.”

“Okay.”

Nan Jiaojiao handed him the cup. He took out the tea bag and threw it away, washed the cup clean, then held her hand and led her into the bedroom.

“Do you want to wash yourself or should I help you?”

His question was particularly serious. Nan Jiaojiao couldn’t be bothered to look at his expression. She secretly pinched his palm, grabbed her clothes, and went into the bathroom by herself.

…

Nan Jiaojiao presented the invitation and smoothly entered the banquet hall.

She called Lin Shuyun, but the call was hung up. When she dialed again, it was the same result.

“What are you doing here?”

Ye Linlin appeared out of nowhere, “Second Aunt would never invite you. You’re pretty brave, coming here uninvited. Aren’t you afraid she’ll throw you out?”

Nan Jiaojiao calmly put her phone in her pocket, “I’m here to deliver jewelry.”

“What jewelry?”

Just as Ye Linlin asked, Ye Congjie happened to pass by, her gaze calmly swept over Nan Jiaojiao without greeting her. She said sharply, “What are you shouting about?”

Ye Linlin answered honestly, “Nan Jiaojiao is here to deliver jewelry for her mom. Mom, doesn’t Second Aunt already have her jewelry?”

Ye Congjie said, “Are you asking me?”

Ye Linlin pressed her lips together, feeling slightly embarrassed. She had no illusions about her mother and knew she was difficult to please and get along with, despite not causing trouble.

When Second Aunt showed off her jewelry, she hadn’t even planned for Ye Congjie to see it.

“What’s going on?” Ye Congjie asked Nan Jiaojiao.

Nan Jiaojiao then explained how Lin Shuyun had E.Y design jewelry, and it just happened to fall into her hands, “This version was approved by Mrs. Ye. I confirmed with her multiple times if it was finalized, and she gave vague responses. I consulted Mr. Ye, and he said it was okay to proceed, so I brought it over.”

Ye Congjie lifted her chin slightly, her expression calm, only slightly curving her lips briefly upon hearing the unfamiliar address from Nan Jiaojiao.

“Did you call?”

“I did.”

“I know where she is, I’ll take you there.”

Nan Jiaojiao: “Okay, thank you.”

Ye Congjie glanced at her but didn’t correct her, she couldn’t be bothered to say more.

After entertaining some important guests, Lin Shuyun returned to the ladies’ lounge. She hadn’t requested a private room and stayed by the Old Lady’s side outside of social interactions.

For the twentieth anniversary, the Ye Family organized a grand event for her. This year, Ye Congwen secured an important investment for the company and earned Elder Ye’s praises. Lin Shuyun benefited as well, her face radiant. They invited everyone worth inviting who associated with the Ye Family. She loved Kunqu opera, so Old Madam Ye had Chen Nian invite a master of Kunqu opera in advance, insisting on inviting her regardless of the cost.

Chen Nian was almost furious. For years, Lin Shuyun had been overshadowing her, and it was clear to her that it wasn’t so much Ye Congwen’s capability, but rather that he was good at raising a daughter. The two old folks in the family just wanted to connect with Nan Jiaojiao, but Lin Shuyun was too foolish to see it.

“When does the Kunqu master arrive? Were you in contact with her?” Old Madam Ye asked.

Chen Nian replied, “She’s already on her way. I’ve arranged a separate dressing room for her. Once she arrives, she’ll put on makeup first. Don’t worry, she’ll be on time.”

“Good.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Rong felt uneasy and urged, “Go out and welcome her. As the host, we shouldn’t neglect her. She doesn’t perform anymore, and getting her to come was not easy.”