Christen wasn't surprised. She smiled elegantly at everyone at the table and said to Yoo Yeonhee, "I don't have a bag like Miss Yoo's. You're overestimating me. However, I just realized that General Lin seems to have one. "
As she spoke, Christen looked at Lin Ruoxi, who was sitting across from Yang Cheng, and said with a smile, "General Lin's bag seems to be from Hermes as well, right?"
Lin Ruoxi was sipping her red wine leisurely and thinking about how to deal with the Yan Family's matter. She was a little confused when Christen suddenly pointed at her. However, she soon understood what was going on and nodded her head gently. "Yes, that's right."
Yoo Yeonhee's eyes were filled with disdain. In her opinion, even if it was also a Hermes bag, there might not be another one in the entire Zhonghai that was of the same quality as hers.
Under the curious gazes of everyone at the table, Lin Ruoxi casually picked up her white bag from the carpet beside her chair.
Everyone at the table sighed in their hearts. Even if it was a Hermes bag, it wouldn't be any better. They had no idea why Christen would ask Lin Ruoxi to take out her bag to take a look. Wasn't that embarrassing the CEO?
However, when the bag was placed on the table, a few people who were closer to it immediately realized that the bag … was a little unusual.
"Hiss … This …" A well-known producer gasped in surprise and said, "Is there an inverted 'V' symbol on the opening of the bag?"
"It seems like … that's right." Another musician also noticed something unusual and asked, "I seem to recall that there's something special about this symbol, right?"
That producer chuckled but didn't say anything. He merely glanced at Yoo Yeonhee, who was at a loss, with a hint of mockery in his eyes.
Yoo Yeonhee felt uncomfortable all over. In her opinion, the white bag wasn't a trendy one. In fact, it looked a little old. How could a bag that was casually placed on the ground be anything special? However, the gazes of those present seemed to be waiting for her to make a fool of herself.
Seeing that it was about time, Christen's lips curled into a mischievous smile. At the same time, her azure eyes revealed an innocent look as she said, "The rarest part of Hermes' Birkin bag isn't crocodile skin. Instead, it's made from pure wild crocodile skin. Pure wild crocodile skin is extremely rare and it's extremely difficult to catch and kill. It's unlike farmed crocodiles where there's a fixed supply. Therefore, every bag made from wild crocodile skin has an inverted 'V' symbol. "
Hearing this explanation, everyone present nodded. These people had been in the upper class for a long time. Even if they hadn't seen it before, they had at least heard of it.
Yoo Yeonhee's face instantly turned red. She wanted to leave immediately!
Christen's words were like a sharp knife that cut into the flesh of her heart.
Lin Ruoxi never expected that Christen would go against Yoo Yeonhee with her bag. As the owner, she felt that the loss outweighed the gain. After all, it was a collaboration between a business and an artist. However, there was nothing she could do to salvage the situation. She could only take the bag back and place it on the carpet.
"This bag isn't actually mine. My grandmother used it in the past and gave it to me. It's a very old bag. Miss Yoo's is much prettier than mine," Lin Ruoxi said with a faint smile.
Her words sounded good, but everyone knew that Yoo Yeonhee didn't manage to salvage any of her reputation.
Even if a bag made from rare wild crocodile skin was decades old, it was definitely a classic collector's item. Such a bag might even be the only one in the world. How could the price be calculated in the tens or millions of dollars?
Yet, Lin Ruoxi had placed such a priceless bag on the carpet so casually. Compared to Yoo Yeonhee, who had placed a bag worth hundreds of thousands on the table, it was extremely ironic.
Comparing handbags was just a small interlude at the dining table. No one would really keep chatting without rhyme or reason. Everyone knew how to feign civility and sincerity.
While the crowd started to talk about other topics, Yang Chen who had been eating and drinking didn't speak much from the beginning to the end. Other than toasting a few guests, it was as if everything else had nothing to do with him.
When the topic shifted to Christen, a musician asked out of curiosity, "Miss Christen, you must have a good relationship with General Lin for coming to participate in the talent show organized by Yu Lei International, right?"
Actually, most people would think that was the case. Otherwise, why would a busy international superstar like Christen have the time to come to Hua Xia to be a judge? Thinking about it, the only person who could invite her was the beautiful, low-profile CEO of Yu Lei International.
In the end, Christen shook her head and smiled. "This is the second time I'm meeting General Lin. The reason why I'm here is because Director Yang is an old friend of mine. Isn't that right, my dear Director Yang?"
Yang Cheng glanced at her from the corner of his eyes. Why didn't she just say 'yes'? Why did she have to drag him into this? He could only say, "That's right. We were friends back in the US, but we weren't close."
No one believed him. Not close? Why would he help you if he wasn't close?
Everyone's opinion of Yang Cheng instantly rose. They didn't expect this country bumpkin, who had been eating and drinking like a country bumpkin, to be the key character.
At this moment, Lin Ruoxi knitted her brows. She picked up a wet towel from the side and placed it beside Yang Cheng's mouth, gently wiping the oil stains on the corner of Yang Cheng's mouth.
"You're acting like a child. Can't you look good when you eat?" Lin Ruoxi complained softly.
Yang Cheng was stunned for a moment. Then, he grinned and said softly in a voice that only Lin Ruoxi could hear, "Your movements are very skillful. I don't think you've practiced it before."
Lin Ruoxi rolled her eyes at him. She stomped hard on the tip of Yang Cheng's foot under the table.
Yang Cheng pretended to be in pain. He knew very well that when a woman treats you like this, she must be hoping to see your expression of being taught a lesson, not the fact that it was really not painful.
The series of small movements and expressions between the two were naturally noticed by the others. However, they were all smart people. Even if they were curious, they would keep it to themselves and not ask casually.
The reason why Yang Cheng was puzzled was because he never expected that Lin Ruoxi would disregard the occasion and do something so intimate with him. According to their previous relationship, this was practically a fantasy.
Thinking about it carefully, it could only be because Lin Ruoxi had already acknowledged him as her husband. At the same time, she had placed him above her. Her position in the company and her status in the eyes of others weren't as important to her as her man.
Yang Cheng felt a little sweet in his heart. However, Lin Ruoxi didn't seem to notice it. Perhaps, in her eyes, there was nothing special about it. She wasn't a woman who cared much about others' opinions. She was just following her heart.
After the banquet ended, all the guests were enjoying themselves. Yoo Yeonhee was probably the only one who forced a smile until the banquet ended.
The guests gradually left the venue. Naturally, Yang Cheng's table was the last to leave. When Yang Cheng saw that it was about time, he stood up and picked up his suit jacket from the chair. He signaled to Lin Ruoxi with his eyes.
"I'll take your car back. I'll send Zhao Teng and Wang Jie back in the Lincoln Stretch Limousine," said Yang Cheng.
Lin Ruoxi didn't have any objections. She didn't know when it started, but she didn't want others to see her together with Yang Cheng. Even she herself found it strange.
Christen naturally had a large group of people protecting her when she left. Hence, Yang Cheng didn't have to worry about it.
After shaking hands with the musicians and producers, Yang Cheng was about to leave when a shiny object fell out of his suit jacket.
Yang Cheng slapped his forehead. It was the platinum crescent pendant that Zhenxiu had given him as a souvenir. He had been carrying it with him according to the girl's instructions. Even if he didn't hang it around his neck, he would still keep it in his pocket. However, it had fallen out twice.
Bending down, Yang Cheng picked up the pendant. Just when he was about to put it back in his pocket, he heard Yoo Yeonhee, who was about to leave, exclaim in surprise.
"This is …"
Yoo Yeonhee seemed to have seen something exaggerated. She stared at the crescent pendant in Yang Cheng's hand. She quickly walked to Yang Cheng and asked anxiously, "Director Yang, can I take a look at this pendant?"
Yang Cheng was puzzled. Didn't this woman pretend that she didn't see him and was about to leave without saying goodbye? Why did she turn back? Is the crescent pendant in my hand special?
"This is a souvenir gift from someone very important to me. I don't intend to show it to everyone." Naturally, Yang Cheng wouldn't buy into Yoo Yeonhee's act.
Yoo Yeonhee suddenly realized that she wasn't that close to the man before her. She bit her lips as her face flushed and paled. It was obvious that she was suppressing her anger.
"Since that's the case … Goodbye." Yoo Yeonhee glared at Yang Cheng before looking at the indifferent Lin Ruoxi with a complicated gaze. She then left with her assistant.
After Yoo Yeonhee left, Lin Ruoxi sighed and came forward. "It's not a big deal to let her take a look at it. Why can't you turn the corner?"
Yang Cheng shrugged and whispered in Lin Ruoxi's ear, "Is he still your husband if he turns the corner?"
Lin Ruoxi didn't say anything else. She couldn't be bothered with him and turned to leave.
Yang Cheng chuckled and followed after her.
However, the two of them didn't know that Yoo Yeonhee had gone to the washroom the moment she left the venue. She took out her phone and dialed a number.
Not long after, a mature male voice sounded from the other end of the phone, "Yeonhee, my dear daughter. Aren't you busy with the concert in Hua Xia? Why do you have time to call me?"
Yoo Yeonhee was still emotional. She tried her best to suppress her voice and said, "Daddy, I … I think I saw the crescent …"
The other end of the phone fell silent. Yoo Yeonhee could only hear her heart beating …
After a long while, the man on the other end of the phone said, "Tell me the details. I'll deal with it …"
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