Chapter 1433: Schemes at the Banquet

Chapter 1433: Chapter 1433: Schemes at the Banquet

Upon entering the manor, Jiang Xue glanced around and noticed quite a few cars parked, indicating that Jin Hao was indeed holding a banquet, not just inviting her alone.

After entering the manor, the car didn’t stop immediately but drove directly to the entrance of the hall where the banquet was being held.

When Jiang Xue got out of the car, Jin Hao was already waiting at the door. Seeing Jiang Xue get out, Jin Hao greeted her with a smile. But when he saw that Jiang Xue wasn’t wearing the dress he had prepared, he narrowed his eyes slightly.

He didn’t expect that Jiang Xue would be wearing a Huaxia qipao. He thought she hadn’t brought many clothes, otherwise he wouldn’t have prepared a dress for her.

"Miss Jiang, you look very beautiful today!" Jin Hao quickly recovered and praised Jiang Xue with a smile. Jiang Xue smiled back and replied, "Thank you!"

"Follow me, this way please!" Jin Hao made a gentlemanly gesture inviting Jiang Xue, waiting for her to take his arm as they entered the hall.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Xue seemed not to notice at all and directly walked towards the hall with Huo Cong.

Seeing Jiang Xue ignore his invitation, Jin Hao’s expression turned grim. But thinking about his plan, a smile returned to his face.

For now, let Jiang Xue enjoy her moment of triumph. Soon enough, she’ll pay the price. When the time comes, even if she begs him, he might not let her off.

The more Jin Hao thought about it, the more pleased he became. He walked briskly, catching up with Jiang Xue, and they entered the hall side by side. People had noticed Jin Hao waiting outside earlier. They thought he was waiting for someone important. But when they saw he was waiting for a woman, they were surprised.

Soon, people gathered around and asked Jin Hao, "Mr. Jin, who is this lady?"

"This is my partner from Huaxia, Miss Jiang!"

"Ah, Miss Jiang, a pleasure to meet you!"

Jin Hao introduced Jiang Xue to the guests at the banquet, then turned and took a glass of champagne from the server, handing it to Jiang Xue, saying, "Miss Jiang, I must thank you for giving me this opportunity; otherwise, we wouldn’t have our partnership."

"Mr. Jin, you’re too kind," Jiang Xue said calmly but didn’t drink the champagne immediately. Instead, she gently smelled it.

Upon smelling it, Jiang Xue sensed something off with the champagne, so she set it aside and said, "I’m not quite used to this taste; is there plain water here? I’d like some plain water."

Seeing Jiang Xue put down the champagne, Jin Hao’s expression darkened. He had someone spike the champagne to deal with Jiang Xue, but she didn’t fall for it.

Damn it, this woman Jiang Xue is too clever, refusing to drink the champagne. It seems he needs to try another way to achieve his goal.

While thinking that, Jin Hao instructed the server to pour a glass of plain water. He wanted to tamper with the plain water too, but it’s not easy to mess with plain water, so he had to temporarily give up the idea.

Nonetheless, his goal today was to ensnare Jiang Xue, making her obedient, or else he wouldn’t have gone through the trouble of organizing this banquet.

It can be said that this hotel is just for scheming against Jiang Xue.

Plain water was handed to her; Jiang Xue smelled it and, finding it clean, took a sip before thanking Jin Hao and the server.

Jin Hao responded with a forced smile, then led Jiang Xue into the crowd. He wanted to see if, when everyone toasted her, she could keep drinking just plain water.