Chapter 3

The memory of 3 months ago resurfaced. She remembered getting strangled by Lu Jinnian after climbing into his bed....

"Qiao Anhao, are you trying to play with me?

"Good, Qiao Anhao, you want to play? I'll play till the end!"

He must have been very angry that day to have said such things.

For the past three months, she had been hiding from him. Despite her efforts, she still met him in the end.

Dressed in a well-fitted black suit, Lu Jinnian's tall and trim physique was accentuated. As the bright lights in the banquet hall fell on his face, his originally exquisite facial features became three-dimensional. His sharp nose bridge, thin lips, strong brows were dazzling.

The entire entertainment industry was saturated with good-looking people. One could easily pick out an entertainer that would stand out in crowd. However, Lu Jinnian wasn't just that, he possessed a unique charisma that would capture anyone's attention, easily making him focal point anywhere.

Silence fell in the room the minute he arrived. "To the End of Time" director was the first to come back to his senses. With glass of wine in hand, he enthusiastically welcomed Lu Jinnian," Mr. Lu... "

The atmosphere gradually heated up after the director had spoken. Even though it was clear to everyone that their greetings wouldn't be reciprocated, it didn't stop them from greeting him.

Lu Jinnian strolled towards the seating areas as though No one has spoken to him. Even though it was just a short stroll, he was still able to captivate everyone's attention.

The director held onto the wine, fawning all over Lu Jinnian with a smile plastered on his face.

Qiao Anhao was eating in the seating area. Initially, when she was still a distance away from him with the crowd shielding her, she had the courage to look at him. But as he came closer, she only dared to sneak occasional peeks.

When Lu Jinnian was finally about to reach her, she didn't even dare to lift her head. Cautiously, she remained in her seat, motionless, no longer moving her chopsticks, no longer as carefree as before.

"chairman Lu, why didn't you inform us that you were coming? I could have gotten someone to escorted you...."

When the director's worlds reached Qiao Anhao's ears, she distinctly felt Lu Jinnian walking towards her. Unconsciously, she tightened her grip on her chopsticks and straightened her back into a rod. As she focused on her plate of food, even her chewing starter to slow, becoming careful.

When Lu Jinnian finally walked pass her and Qiao Anhao was preparing to have a sigh of relief, she realized that he had sat down in a chair behind her.

When Qiao Anhao first fell in love with him, her dreams were constantly filled with him. As time went by, she became afraid of seeing him. Whenever he was near her, she would be drowned in fear and anxiety. And these feelings only intensified after events 3 months ago..

At this very moment, Lu Jinnian was sitting behind her. All her senses heightened as she grew aware of his voice and his breath. Her palms were drenched in sweat from anxiety.

Lu jinnian and director's conversation centered around movies and dramas. Even though he didn't say much, Qiao Anhao's heart trembled at his every word.

No longer able to withstand the pressure, Qiao Anhao put down her chopsticks threw excuse of toilet and stood up. But the moment she stood up, he stood up as well.

Was it coincidence or was it deliberate?

The washroom was behind Qiao Anhao and dinning hall exit was behind Lu Jinnian. Hence, just as she turned, he turned as well. Their gazes collided.

Just a glance at Lu Jinnian caused Qiao Anhao to frantically lower her head, avoiding his eyes.

The two of them now have been married for five months, but the news had never been publicized. To the public, two were strangers to each other.

Qiao Anhao clenched her fists tightly. Trying to calm her rapidly pounding heart. Attempting to act like everyone else, as though they were indeed strangers, she greeted him politely, "Good evening, Mr. Lu."

Lu Jinnian remained straight-faced, not moving, his gaze uncertain, giving the impression that he hadn't heard her greeting at all. After a long while, he suddenly blinked. Turning, he took a detour before taking long strides out the dinning hall.

From the very beginning, he hadn't taken a single glance at Qiao Anhao, as though the woman in front of him wasn't the wife he had married five months ago.

Lu Jinnian had a cold and aloof personality that made it difficult for others to get close. His authority in the entertainment industry further instilled fear in others, forcing them to behave carefully around him.

The moment he left dinning hall, atmosphere gradually heightened, returning to the boisterous affair of before his arrival. But because he had come, people naturally started gossiping about him.

"Lu Jinnian is indeed a legend of industry".

"He's not just a legend, he is an unbelievable miracle. For the past ten years since his debut, there wasn't any gossip or backlash."

"He has also built his own empire from scratch. It's said that he entered the industry as a poor boy without any background. After forum years his fame skyrocketed, and he clinched the " Best Male Actor" Award for six consecutive years. Out of ten movies voted online as classics, he appeared in six, in only two of them not as the lead."

" But I heard that he's a bit of a loner, doesn't like interacting with others and likes to do everything by himself. However, he's best when it comes down to looks, ability and acting skills. He's no doubt worthy of "Nation's Husband" title bestowed on him. I wonder who this "Nation's Husband" will end up marrying..... "

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