2352: You must be given status.

You must be given status.

If these entrepreneurs donated a large sum, they were bound to earn the public's adoration, which would make them feel good.1

To these people, the donation was just small money, and the act was just for their namesake.

Mu Yancheng was here, too. As Lu Jingtian and Song Enya entered the venue, they could see the man being put on a pedestal by dozens of people.

Just as Lu Jingtian was about to walk over to him, she saw the man heading toward a woman in the opposite direction with two glasses of red wine.

Lin Xueya?!

The missy was stunned.

"When did those two become an item?"

Her close friend bit her lower lip before answering dully, "I heard that the Mus are trying to matchmake him with her. They've met earlier. I think they are currently taking the first step to get to know each other better."

"This is too much! Didn't he… do something to you? Is he planning on dodging his responsibility?" The naïve girl cried foul on her friend's behalf.

"But… I definitely can't stand up to the Lins! Mu Yancheng's reputation will definitely go up with the help of the girl if their union comes to pass."

"B*stard!" cursed Lu Jingtian again.

"Forget it!" Song Enya looked as if she wanted to give up. "In any case, I'll abort the baby if the father refuses to acknowledge it."

"This won't do!" Her friend begged to differ. "Do you know that abortion is a cruel act for a woman? How can you give up so easily? Besides, to be honest, it isn't such a bad deal to marry that chap!"

"But… there's no love between us. Can we be happy if we get married?"

"Marriage isn't the same as falling in love. There's no need to insist on love when marriage is concerned." Her friend was more pragmatic when it came to relationships. "As long as he's willing to marry you and give you your due status, what's there to fret about love or feelings? What we want is a lifetime of material comfort and wealth. I'm sure you know what you should go after, right?!"

The woman pondered in silent vexation, which irked her friend even more. "You stay here and wait for me!" After saying that, Lu Jingtian walked toward Mu Yancheng.

Song Enya was secretly elated even though she put on a weak front of trying to stop her friend. For the most part, though, she did not stop her friend from walking away and simply turned away to talk to others, instead.

Under the soft, elegant lighting, Mu Yancheng and Lin Xueya seemed to be actively engaged in conversation. Unlike their initial meeting when the woman was out to make things difficult for the man, she was much restrained this time and would even reward his efforts with smiles and small talk.

Mu Yancheng was greatly encouraged by her behavior. If the lady no longer held strong hostility toward him, it would be a good start for them! By now, he had totally forgotten about Song Enya!

Hence, he was unprepared for Lu Jingtian's appearance or her anger!

"Jingtian?!" The man smiled at the unexpected guest in their midst. "I didn't expect to see you here!"

"Of course, I'm invited, too!"

Lin Xueya was naturally pissed with this woman's sudden appearance and she snorted. "Oh, but I don't recall seeing your name on the guest list?"

The lady ignored her sarcastic remark.

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