Rebirth of the Cannon Fodder in the Entertainment Circle-Chapter 605: Republic Divorced Wife Cannon Fodder (19)

Lu Xun, dressed in dark green military attire, stood tall and handsome, exuding a calm and restrained aura that set him apart.

Luo Ning wore a yellow cheongsam with a mermaid-tail trailing hem—a modernized version. The dress showcased her perfect figure without a hint of reservation.

Her hair was pinned up with a jade hairpin at the back of her head, and her earrings, necklace, bracelet, and ring comprised a set of imperial green jade jewelry, bestowing upon her an air of grace and luxury.

A bright yellow cheongsam and expensive jewelry of this caliber would be difficult for most women of her age to pull off.

But Luo Ning did more than just pull it off; dressed like this, she looked even more radiant and elegant, her beauty dazzling to behold.

Arm in arm with the handsome Lu Xun, she walked into the banquet hall. Their looks and attire were so outstanding that they magnetically drew all eyes upon them.

It was the first time that the people of Beicheng had seen Lu Xun’s fiancée, and they couldn’t help but be amazed.

They had heard that Lu Xun’s fiancée was a powerful businesswoman, the kind who made huge profits every day.

However, they never expected her to be this beautiful, and her figure was exquisite as well.

Her fiery red lips had an elegance that contained a captivating beauty, enough to turn the heads of all creatures.

No wonder this woman could bewitch Young Marshal Lu, who was usually indifferent to women, to spend lavishly and even step into the realm of marriage.

With her entrance, all the women in the banquet hall seemed to fade into dullness by comparison.

This was also the visual effect of Luo Ning’s deliberate choice to wear a bright yellow cheongsam and a tasteful yet seductive makeup.

Since she intended to leave everyone astounded and gobsmacked, naturally she had to become the focus wherever she went.

She also wanted everyone to know just how discerning Old Lu’s eyes were.

The men cast envious glances at Lu Xun, while the women were filled with jealousy.

Many of the women who had adored and aspired to marry Lu Xun were initially unconvinced, but upon witnessing Luo Ning’s beauty, they couldn’t help but concede.

Her looks, figure, and presence were so captivating that even women couldn’t resist being awestruck, let alone men.

Lu Xun naturally felt the gaze of everyone in the room and a rare faint smile graced his stern face.

His Luoluo surely had the talent to astonish the entire hall.

As the couple walked into the banquet hall, members of the Huo and Luo Families stared at Luo Ning fixedly, their expressions a mix of shock and uncertainty.

Huo Mingzhu seemed to have been hit hard, rooted to the spot.

It wasn’t until Eldest Sister-in-law Huo’s uncertain voice echoed in her ears that she came back to her senses.

"Young Marshal Lu’s fiancée looks somewhat like Luo Ning."

Second Sister-in-law Huo said, "She does look alike, but it couldn’t be Luo Ning, right?"

This was too far a cry from the time when Luo Ning dressed in outdated clothing, appearing old-fashioned like a modest jade maiden.

Lu Xun’s fiancée, shining in beauty and in Chinese attire, was refreshingly new to the eye and hard to look away from; she undoubtedly outshone everyone in the place.

She wore a style of cheongsam they had never seen before, and she looked better and more elegant than any of the women there in Western dresses.

It went without saying that Ran Yinyin and Huo Mingzhu were completely overshadowed by her.

Ran Yinyin had met Luo Ning before but didn’t remember her clearly; she also thought that she barely resembled her.

This woman was too dazzling; it was impossible that she could be her husband’s divorced wife.

Huo Mingzhu felt the same, "How could she be Luo Ning?"

But both were equally abhorrent to her; the former sister-in-law was an embarrassment, old-fashioned and annoying, while this one was like a vixen, equally repulsive.

Huo Mu stared at Luo Ning, and the more she looked, the more she felt they resembled each other. After all, she and Luo Ning had spent the most time together in the entire Huo Family.

Yet, the more she saw, the more she felt this could not be her former daughter-in-law; the difference in dressing, temperament, and impression was too great.

Just then, a lady she knew from the south approached and greeted her. After exchanging greetings, Huo Mu asked casually with a smile, "Young Marshal Lu’s fiancée is truly a sight to behold, and she looks somewhat familiar. Do you know her name?"

The lady replied with a smile, "Yes, her name is Luo Ning."

Huo Mu and others: "... Could this really be a coincidence?"

Huo Mu’s expression subtly changed, "This Miss Luo, is she from Guang City?"

The lady shook her head, "I don’t know about that. I heard her family’s old home is in Beicheng."

Huo Mu couldn’t restrain herself and asked again, "She has no family in Guang City?"

This lady’s husband was a man of General Lu, so she had some understanding of the affairs of the Lu Family.

On the northbound train, she had sat sipping tea and chatting leisurely with the Luo sisters.

"She also has an older sister named Luo Jun, who helps her manage cosmetics and textile companies."

"Other than that, just a nephew and a niece."

"Right, and there’s a confidant named Xue Liu who helps her manage the shipyard and machine factories."

Seeing Huo Mu’s expression changing continuously as she spoke, the lady couldn’t help but ask, "What, do you know her?"

Huo Mu was completely stunned. After piecing together all this information, she realized this woman was indeed her former daughter-in-law.

But how could that be?

She was brought back to her senses by a tug from her second daughter-in-law.

She forced a smile, "I’ve met her."

Her fingernails dug into her palm as she asked, "How is her relationship with Young Marshal Lu?"

Laughing, the lady said, "Everyone in Guang City knows that she is the woman Young Marshal Lu dotes on and holds dear to his heart."

"Young Marshal Lu not only spends lavishly on her, but also makes time to accompany her shopping, for afternoon tea, meals, and movies every week."

"Who would’ve thought that the notorious cold and indifferent Young Marshal Lu, famed for shunning feminine company, could be so considerate and cherish a woman to such an extent."

With a touch of envy, she added, "What is iron forged a hundred times turns to soft silk around one’s fingers, that’s just how Young Marshal Lu treats Miss Luo."

People like Huo Mu were taken aback... Indeed, it was unbelievable and utterly frustrating.

Huo Mingzhu’s eyes widened in disbelief, "This, how could this be possible?"

"No, it can’t be like this."

"Young Marshal Lu doesn’t even know Lady Luo Ning’s true identity, he has been deceived."

She couldn’t believe that the man she had fallen for at first sight and admired for years, her betrothed, could actually be her much-despised former fifth sister-in-law.

Even less could she believe that the rustic, weak former fifth sister-in-law would possess such beauty and nobility.

Why is this happening?

Seeing Huo Mingzhu’s loss of composure and her incomprehensible words, the nearby lady couldn’t help but ask, "What do you mean by ’he was deceived’?"

This question jolted Huo Mingzhu back to attention, "Young Marshal Lu has been tricked by that woman Luo Ning, she’s nothing but a castoff, a fallen woman unwanted by my brother, she’s not worthy of Young Marshal Lu."

"I must tell Young Marshal Lu, I can’t let him fall for her tricks."

After speaking, she lifted her skirt and hurried toward Lu Xun and Luo Ning.

She was determined to expose Luo Ning, to prevent Lu Xun from being duped.

Only someone of her stature was a worthy match for him.

Huo Mu and the others couldn’t stop her in time; Huo Mingzhu had already walked far away.

Seeing this, they hurriedly followed along, and the lady, also startled by Huo Mingzhu’s words, hastened to follow and see the drama unfold.

At that moment, Young Master Lu and Lu Xun were being approached by Commander Huo and his sons, who took the initiative to strike up a conversation.

They felt that Lu Xun’s fiancée looked familiar, yet didn’t associate her with Luo Ning, as the disparity between their auras was too vast.

Nor did they believe that someone of her status could be Young Marshal Lu’s fiancée.

While they were conversing, Huo Mingzhu suddenly came over.

Seeing his daughter walking over with an uneasy expression, Commander Huo suddenly had a bad premonition.

Just as he was about to speak, Huo Mingzhu beat him to it, her eyes fixed on Lu Xun.

Her hands clenched into fists, her whole being excited yet nervous as she looked at Lu Xun, her face flushed red, "Young Marshal Lu, do you know this woman’s true identity by your side?"

Excited because she was about to expose Luo Ning’s true face and have Young Marshal Lu abandon her, the divorced vixen.

Nervous because she wasn’t sure if Young Marshal Lu would instantly take a liking to her, to see her worth.