After Marriage (GL) - Chapter 9

Lost in her own thoughts, the two of them quickly entered the banquet hall.

These kinds of banquets weren’t anything particularly special. It was mostly eating, drinking, and chatting about business.

That’s just how doing business was. No matter how big you got, these kinds of social engagements were always necessary, and Lu Hejing had to attend from time to time.

Lin Ning had accompanied her father to such events before, but the people attending weren’t as high-status as the ones here.

People on Lu Hejing’s level were all wealthy and powerful. Although there were many people in the hall, most were conversing in low voices, quietly discussing matters. At least on the surface, they all maintained a gentle and polite demeanor.

As soon as Lu Hejing entered, she was surrounded.

Wherever she went, she was the focus of the crowd, not only because of her status but also because of her very eye-catching appearance. Moreover, this time it wasn’t just Lu Hejing alone. The two of them attracted almost everyone’s attention.

Who wouldn’t like to look at beautiful women?

Although everyone’s gazes were restrained, one could still see admiration within them.

From the moment the two of them entered, Lu Hejing had no peace. As soon as she saw one person off, another would come.

Both of them were wearing thin high heels. Lu Hejing was alright. Although she was standing, she was used to it and her posture was relatively relaxed, so she wasn’t very tired. But Lin Ning was a bit uncomfortable.

It was Lin Ning’s first time at such an event, and she was still a bit nervous. She only dared to stand straight beside Lu Hejing, smiling as she watched Lu Hejing interact with  others.

Standing for a long time made her legs a little sore. She quietly took a small step back, moving her legs to try and relieve the ache.

Just as she took that small step back, Lu Hejing stopped her conversation with someone, turned her head to look at her, and asked with a smile, “What’s wrong?”

Lin Ning was a little embarrassed, thinking she had interrupted her. She only said softly, “Nothing.”

Lu Hejing glanced at her, switched the wine glass to her other hand, and then used her free hand to put her arm around Lin Ning’s waist, using a bit of force to support her lower back, and continued her previous conversation.

Lin Ning’s already somewhat nervous emotions suddenly became even more tense.

It wasn’t because of anything else, just that Lu Hejing suddenly had her arm around her waist, and her entire palm was touching her side.

And because she used a bit of force, her palm was pressed very closely against her waist. The heat of her palm seeped through the thin fabric, and her side was a bit sensitive, so this contact made her feel a little stiff.

Lu Hejing sensed her tension but didn’t say anything. Only after seeing off another person did she ask her, “Uncomfortable?”

Her attitude was gentle, her voice soft, and she had a smile on her face, looking like a standard caring older sister.

Lin Ning was already a bit uncomfortable and also tense from being held. Seeing Lu Hejing’s gentle demeanor, she couldn’t help but say softly, “My legs are a little sore.”

Lu Hejing had already guessed. Hearing her say this, she politely declined the person who came over to chat, took Lin Ning to the sofa, and said, “I’ll stay here and rest with you for a while.”

Then she lifted one of Lin Ning’s legs and placed it on her own, carefully smoothing down the hem of her skirt, and gently kneading her calf.

She was really too gentle, and moreover, her leg was being held in Lu Hejing’s hand. Lin Ning felt her face and heart heat up, not knowing what to do.

Lu Hejing’s fingers looked slender, but they were very strong, and the temperature of her hand was also high. This unobstructed touch on her calf made Lin Ning feel both comfortable and uneasy all over.

Comfortable because Lu Hejing’s kneading did relieve her soreness, and uneasy because Lu Hejing’s kneading made her feel a tingling sensation all over.

“Feeling better?” Lu Hejing asked her.

Lin Ning’s face was red, and she nodded slightly. “Mmm.”

Lu Hejing then switched to kneading her other leg.