Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Strike at the Banquet! Chapter 277: Chapter 277: Strike at the Banquet! As she read his somewhat intimate message, Lu Xining ignored Ji Muye’s apparent brain cramp and began to ponder tomorrow night’s banquet at the He Family.

She had already obtained the invitation to the banquet.

As far as she knew, He Lele was still unaware that her beloved man had not shown up because he had been turned into a cripple by Jing Yu.

And certainly, the He Family would not let her find out.

Disrupting the alliance marriage between the He and Jing families was actually quite simple, all she needed to do was to let He Lele learn about what Jing Yu had done, and she wouldn’t need to lift a finger afterwards; He Lele herself would refuse the marriage.

But the problem was that He Lele was currently confined at home by her parents, guarded closely by the He Family, who had no intention of letting her discover the truth.

There was also the matter of Rong Zian’s whereabouts.

Ever since the parents of Rong Zian were bribed by Mu Suyu, they had taken their son and left Port City, his current location unknown.

Lu Xining had already arranged for people to secretly investigate, and Fu Junhang and Haozi had spread their search net; as soon as Rong Zian made any online transactions, Haozi could immediately pinpoint his location.

She lay in bed, continuing to contemplate the matters ahead.

If she wanted to completely remove Jing Yi from his position, there were still quite a few problems to execute the plan.

A web of relationships, one leading to another.

Unless she could bring down the person at the very top on Jing Yi’s side, there was always the danger of the situation flaring up again.

Suddenly, Lu Xining recalled the words Shang Qing had said, “When you reach the top, they wouldn’t even dare to think about touching your child.”

The superior…

After the incident with Jing Zheng, she suddenly harbored a thought; if she could rise to the height of the superior, would the people close to her no longer suffer harm?

Before falling asleep, Lu Xining tugged at the corner of her mouth, unable to distinguish why she suddenly harbored such intense ambition.

In the distant Beicheng, Shang Family’s tea house.

After seeing his daughter last night, Shang Qing had secretly returned to Beicheng, continuing to play the frail image he depicted.

At the moment, looking at the latest information on Lu Xining, he couldn’t help but show a hint of admiration in his deep and steady eyes.

This child’s courage to defy authority was just like him!

Sitting silently across the tea table, Shang Lvxing was worried about Lu Xining’s safety. Jing Yi had not hesitated to leave his beloved woman and son to achieve his current position, which showed how ruthless and heartless he could be.

Although she possessed wealth, she had no power.

On certain levels, it was tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock, and with just a word from Jing Yi, many things could change drastically.

Not to mention her, even someone like his father, a significant figure, had to reduce his own presence now in order to avoid certain individuals and events.

Seeing his stern expression, Shang Qing instructed, “You must not get involved in this matter.”

“Father,” Shang Lvxing frowned, his handsome eyebrows creased.

“I want to see how far my daughter can go without my help,” his eyes filled with expectation, as if waiting for an answer he had long yearned for.

Shang Qing looked at him, “Lvxing, I am getting old.”

He was at peace entrusting the Shang Family to the child he had personally groomed.

But there were still some other matters in his hands that he wanted to leave for his biological daughter.

He wanted her to stand high and look down upon those once unreachable mountains lying prostrate at her feet.

With a deep expectation shimmering in his eyes, Shang Qing was eager to see, within his lifetime, the moment his young cub would finally become a Hunter.

It would certainly be spectacular!

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The following day, evening.

Lu Xining’s long, compliant hair was all swept up behind her head, and below her pale, slender neck, she wore a form-fitting black velvet gown that left her shoulders half-exposed, appearing like a proud, solitary black rose under the banquet lights.

Escorting Jing Zheng, she made her entrance at the banquet, her unfamiliar yet exquisite face drawing the attention of everyone present.

Mr. and Mrs. He were busy hosting their distinguished guests and upon seeing her, showed a hint of surprise in their eyes, not knowing which family’s young lady she was.

She had never been seen at such social gatherings before.

Lu Xining introduced herself, “Mr. He, Mrs. He, hello. I am the head of ZN Laboratory, Lu Xining.”

Jing Zheng, on the other hand, used his own name from the laboratory, known internationally as the medical saint.

Just this morning.

ZN Laboratory directly launched several research achievements, instantly igniting discussions in international news.

Just before, everyone at the banquet had been discussing who the person behind the laboratory was.

And now they knew.

Originally, those achievements were to be announced in half a month, but in order to increase her own bargaining power, Lu Xining had her assistant release them all this morning.

And here was the response.

Upon hearing this, He Jinseng’s gaze towards her changed immediately.

He smiled and shook her hand, “Miss Lu, it’s an honor for Mr. He to have you attend the banquet.”

Mrs. He also stepped forward to chat with her, bringing her into conversations with the other ladies, while Jing Zheng was led by He Jinseng to meet others, introducing his identity.

Both the strength and influence of ZN Laboratory and Jing Zheng’s international fame made everyone keen to build a closer relationship.

No one would want to antagonize a doctor.

Especially one backed by a powerful laboratory.

No matter what Mrs. He and the others talked about, Lu Xining could always perfectly engage in their topics, providing unique insights.

Unknowingly, the conversation shifted to her laboratory.

Faced with their probing, Lu Xining deliberately dangled some bait.

“Miss Lu, I heard you’re moving the laboratory to the domestic market?”

The woman asking had a family business in medical equipment, which had been on the decline for years.

Lu Xining’s gaze moved from her wine glass to the wealthy lady.

She smiled and said, “It’s not quite a move.”

“Our laboratory in Country C will continue to operate, but we will cultivate new herbs domestically, and eventually develop more drugs to treat complex human diseases.”

Hearing that she intended to shift some focus domestically and was currently looking for the right business partners, the wealthy lady’s eyes brightened. She quickly messaged her husband, and upon receiving a reply, she eagerly continued the conversation.

Lu Xining patiently answered each question.

She then asked, “Is Fuxin Pharmaceutical also one of your partners?”

“Yes, our collaboration with Fuxin Pharmaceutical is the preliminary execution of our future plans, and we’ll be looking for different partners domestically for many new products down the line.”

“After all, one shouldn’t put all their eggs in one basket.”

Thanks to her high emotional intelligence and humorous remarks, Lu Xining quickly infiltrated the circle of wealthy ladies.

The topic of conversation on Jing Zheng’s side was not much different from hers.

Just as the banquet was about to begin, Jing Yi arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall with his wife and son.

Concerned about Jing Zheng’s state at that moment, Lu Xining excused herself from the group of wealthy ladies and returned to his side, using her eyes to soothe his emotions.

“Jing Zheng, it will be over,” she said softly, her tone filled with sincerity, “I promise.”

Jing Zheng’s tense body relaxed slightly, and he nodded at her, indicating he was alright.

Suddenly, a pair of sharp and cold eyes pierced through the crowd and directly landed on Jing Zheng, filled with scrutinizing measure as if they could see through the secrets of one’s heart.

Lu Xining looked up, and without a doubt, the owner of that gaze was Jing Yi.

What surprised her, though, was the middle-aged man following behind him.

Wasn’t he…