The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 399: To Embrace Her, He Embraced the Whole World

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"Madam, a distinguished guest has arrived."

Having just finished taking photos, the Chen Family butler approached Mrs. Chen and whispered to her.

"The Lu Family matriarch and President Lu from Beicheng have come."

"Why would they come?" Mrs. Chen was utterly perplexed.

Although she found it unexpected, she immediately became excited.

"Ladies, we must excuse ourselves for a moment."

Mrs. Chen took her daughter, Chen Anna’s hand, and addressed the mayoral lady, the Lai Te duchess, and Mrs. Jervin.

The three women nodded in understanding.

At that moment, Jiang Man’s mobile phone rang.

She pulled out her phone and saw that it was Lu Xingzhou calling.

"Hello?" She answered the call, turning away from the crowd.

The voice on the other end carried a hint of grievance, "We agreed you would come to pick me up."

"I ran into some issues." Jiang Man pursed her lips, "Have you arrived? Shall I come to pick you up now?"

"Turn around."

"Huh?" Jiang Man abruptly turned around, and there, basking in the sunlight, stood a man in a silver suit.

The suit was well-tailored, festooned with tiny glittering diamonds, reflecting the sunlight’s dazzling rays.

His hairstyle was impeccably done, and just by standing there, one could tell he smelled fantastic without even getting close.

He curved his lips into a smile, one that could captivate all beings.

With arms wide open, he stood there, waiting for Jiang Man to leap into his embrace.

"What are you doing?" Jiang Man cursed softly, not hanging up the phone, yet her body honestly walked briskly toward him.

"This isn’t the right way for us to hug."

"What’s wrong with it?" Lu Xingzhou grinned, his smile blooming like a flower, and pulled her into his arms.

As if he wanted to embed her into his marrow, he kneaded her shoulders.

If yearning could take physical form, it would be him at this moment.

"I brought you a set of clothes, change into them later."

"Hm?" Jiang Man arched her brows.

The man’s voice was slightly hoarse, "Couple’s clothing."

After saying that, he gently released Jiang Man.

He turned and effortlessly mingled and embraced the other guests.

He hugged Hu Ming, Hu Qingyu and Hu Qinglin, Hu Hao.

He also hugged a few business associates he knew.

To hug Jiang Man, he used hugging them as a cover.

"This is so torturous." Wu Yingfan came over with a cocktail, took a sip, and shook his head.

Jiang Man gave him a sharp look, "Torturous?"

"Yes, isn’t it? My brother-in-law is a paragon of virtue and a role model for men, look at him not hugging a single woman, only men. Alas, I wonder what Uncle Jin would think, you two are a golden couple, if you announced to the world you’re together, so many people would be green with envy!"

Wu Yingfan sounded rather emotional, and took another big gulp of his drink.

Jiang Man frowned, thinking that Lu Xingzhou was indeed quite wronged.

Despite being her lawful husband, the situation now made them seem like they were in a clandestine relationship.

"Madam, these are the clothes the BOSS asked me to give to you."

Zhao Huai came over at that moment, interrupting their conversation.

Jiang Man glanced at the shopping bag, her gaze piercing, lost in thought for a moment.

Lu Xingzhou had mentioned several times he wanted her to design clothes, and she agreed, but every time she was either busy with this or delayed by that, it always ended up being procrastination and perfunctoriness.

Taking the shopping bag, she tugged at the corner of her mouth.

As agreed, she would give him an outfit she designed for his birthday—she wouldn’t go back on her word.

"Anna, your cousin is quite impressive, she has a wide network." Mrs. Chen took a glass of wine from a waiter’s tray, ready to go and greet President Lu and the Lu Family matriarch.

Chen Anna raised her eyebrows, a hint of pride in her voice, "Yes, Manman is very capable, who doesn’t like making friends with smart people? The fake gem the awful ex-boyfriend gave me, wasn’t it her who noticed and warned me?"

"In the future, you should strengthen your relationship with her. Just now, the first person Lu Xingzhou greeted was her; she’s not simple," Mrs. Chen clicked her tongue in wonder.

"Pfft." Chen Anna couldn’t help but snicker internally, mocking, of course, he would greet his own wife first; otherwise, wouldn’t he have to kneel on a washboard when he gets home?

It’s just that the two are currently in a hidden marriage, which is why outsiders would find it strange.

Wait until they go public, tsk tsk.

The more Chen Anna thought about it, the more excited she became, imagining everyone’s delayed realization would probably be a shock!

"Fine, go find Hu Ming, and I’ll mingle with my guests," Chen Family matriarch said, no longer fussing, and waved Anna over.

Anna then trotted obediently and cutely to follow.

Chen Anna chuckled lightly—her mommy, ah, truly never missed an opportunity to promote her subordinates.

"Hu Ming, let’s go take photos," she called out to Hu Ming.

After exchanging a few brief courtesies with Lu Xingzhou, Hu Ming strode toward her and wrapped his arm around her petite waist. "Didn’t expect my brother-in-law to show such respect, even inviting the matriarch herself."

"It’s not for your sake—it’s for Manman’s."

"I know." Hu Ming raised his hand to gently scrape Chen Anna’s nose. "My sister deserves it."

"And what about me? Would you do the same as my brother-in-law?"

"Absolutely! I’m a wife-pleaser."

"Haha."

The young couple walked ahead, chatting and laughing affectionately.

The photographer truly wished he could be deaf and blind—he had had his fill of dog food so much that he wouldn’t even need to eat at the wedding banquet later.

...

Chen Family Matriarch and Anna headed toward the Lu Family matriarch.

Jiang Man supported the elder respectfully, appearing sensible and endearing to onlookers.

"Mrs. Lu, I’ve long admired you," Chen Family matriarch greeted enthusiastically.

When the Lu Family matriarch had taken over the Lu enterprise, her reputation had spread far and wide.

Without her, there would be no Lu Xingzhou.

Despite being from distant regions, Chen Family matriarch had never had the chance to meet her but had long held her in high esteem.

"Hello," Mrs. Lu responded warmly.

Chen Family matriarch introduced herself, "I’m the bride’s mother."

"So you’re Mrs. Chen, a pleasure indeed," Mrs. Lu extended her hand.

They shook hands firmly, and Mrs. Chen was reluctant to let go for a long time.

"How about we take a photo?" her gaze then turned to Jiang Man. "And who is this?"

"This is my adopted daughter, Lu Man," Mrs. Lu introduced.

As soon as she finished, Jiang Man politely greeted Mrs. Chen.

Mrs. Chen nodded, mistaking her for the child bride the Lu Family had adopted, the future wife of Lu Xingzhou.

"She truly carries the Lu Family’s grace and beauty—very lovable."

"Too kind, too kind," Mrs. Lu beamed with a smile that wouldn’t close.

Who wouldn’t be happy to hear flattery?

"Shall Miss Lu join us?" Mrs. Chen didn’t forget to include Anna.

And so, the four of them joyously took a group photo.

...

Jiang Man found an unoccupied room to change her clothes.

Lu Xingzhou hadn’t lied; it really was a matching outfit.

It was also silver with crushed diamonds, but instead of a dress, it was a suit.

Standing before the full-length mirror, she admired the cool reflection and was very pleased with the style of the clothes.

If she tied up her hair, she couldn’t imagine just how handsome she would be.

Absolutely a killer handsome T.

"Sister Manman, are you in there?"

Shaye’s sweet voice came from outside the door.

Jiang Man walked over to open the door.

The moment the door swung open, the young girl could hardly believe her eyes.

"Wow, you’re way too cool!"

"Do you think I would look better if I cut my hair short instead of keeping it long?"

"Huh?" Shaye blinked, a bit puzzled.

Jiang Man simply smiled, "Not now, but I’ll consider cutting it later."

With that, she patted Shaye on the head.

Shaye nodded softly, her head fuzzy.

She thought to herself, Sister Manman captivates both men and women; if she cut her hair short, just how many young girls would she charm?