A Favor Done, A Husband Won

Chapter 142: Placing Her Hand on His Leg

As soon as Jing Luozhou finished speaking, the young girl’s face immediately fell.The air was silent for a moment.

Shi Su had anticipated that a man like Jing Jihan, with his status, family background, and outstanding looks, would surely attract the admiration of various socialites. In such a setting, it was inevitable that she would encounter some beautiful girls who didn’t like her. As soon as she saw the girl’s expression she knew she was in a minor conflict zone.

She hadn’t expected Jing Luozhou to suddenly intervene, blocking all the lines Shi Su had prepared.

His call of "sister-in-law" rolled off his tongue smoothly!

So smooth that even Shi Su nearly believed it herself.

Jing Luozhou stood in front of the main hall, his voice not loud but perfectly audible to many, as if a spotlight suddenly shone on Shi Su. Instantly, several people came out of the door of the main hall, looking in her direction.

The girl who had spoken earlier scrutinized Shi Su, trying to spot any flaws or determine whether she was real or fake.

But Shi Su had a lovely appearance and a composed demeanor; her presence was one that couldn’t be easily ignored. Her wool coat and inner outfit made her skin look even fairer, and under the gradually lit lights along the Jing Family’s garden paths, she looked both beautiful and serene.

And the man beside her was equally calm and composed, with sharp features that stood out even in the garden’s lighting. Even dressed in a black coat, he wasn’t overshadowed by the night.

"Mr. Jing’s girlfriend?"

"I heard Mr. Jing talking about it today..."

Low whispers emerged from the group in front of the main hall, just a few light remarks, evidently youth guest gossiping. The older ones either maintained their dignity without joining or, if they did partake, only silently observed Shi Su.

"Where, where? Has my granddaughter-in-law arrived?" Mr. Jing hurriedly pushed through the crowd with his walking stick, his eyes scanning forward and instantly catching sight of Shi Su standing next to Jing Jihan.

Shi Su cooperated well, walking closely beside Jing Jihan, who had just assisted her, with his hand still on her arm, showing a closer intimacy.

Worried that a prolonged silence might give her away, Shi Su discreetly nudged the man next to her with her elbow, signaling him to begin.

Jing Jihan smoothly moved his hand from her arm to her back, the action seemingly intimate yet extremely gentlemanly as he embraced her waist: "Shi Su, this is Grandpa."

Shi Su smiled boldly, "Hello Mr. Jing, happy birthday, and good health! It’s our first meeting and I didn’t announce it beforehand, my apologies if I’ve been abrupt. I hope you don’t mind."

This girl, with good looks and charm, a delightful voice, modest yet direct, clear and sincere eyes, clearly from a good family, and with absolutely genuine intentions!

Mr. Jing’s eyes lit up, though his face didn’t break into a wildly happy expression, his notably elevated tone couldn’t hide the joy bubbling from his heart: "Good, good, not abrupt, not abrupt! It was I who asked Jihan to invite you over, you two have been together for quite some time, you should get to know the family, come inside, it’s windy out."

Shi Su: "?"

"Been together for quite some time?"

The girlfriend role she was playing had reached what stage with Jing Jihan?

rating acting capability could easily win him an Oscar if thrown into showbiz!