The CEO's Substitute Wife Is A Genius-Chapter 363 Phew, the Vest Really Fell Off

Upon hearing the shouts from the crowd, Jiang Man had been nonchalant just a moment earlier.

She faced the waiter, intending to pick up a glass of wine from the tray.

Her hand had just touched the thin stem of the wine glass when she unconsciously turned her head, following the gaze of the crowd.

A middle-aged couple strolled over, smiling brightly, their steps leisurely and their demeanor both noble and dignified.

Beside them, a tall man of extraordinary presence was particularly eye-catching.

Almost immediately, he became the focus of everyone’s attention.

He wore a modern Chinese-style Tang suit with a blue-and-white porcelain pattern.

In his hand, he held a folding fan, which he idly pinched closed.

When Jiang Man looked at him, he also looked at her.

At that moment, the surrounding murmurs never ceased.

Wu Yingfan almost jumped up in surprise.

"What’s going on? Brother-in-law, are you addicted to dressing up as Chow?"

"It shouldn’t be an act... with the Consul General and his wife by his side... in this setting... undoubtedly genuine..."

"This is unbelievable! So Lu Xingzhou was serious last night?"

Jiang Man heard their discussion, yet it was as if she hadn’t.

She stood there, her fingers almost knocking over the wine a waiter carried.

Fortunately, Lu Xingzhou strode over and picked up the wine glass that was about to topple.

He handed one glass to Jiang Man and kept one for himself.

With raised eyebrows, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

Jiang Man took the glass and tilted her head back, drinking it in one gulp.

She calmed her emotions and then regained her composure.

"Quite interesting, so you really are Chow."

"Don’t I look the part?" Lu Xingzhou replied leisurely, his narrow eyes slightly squinting, with a hint of amusement.

Jiang Man meticulously examined him, starting from his feet and slowly moving upwards.

"Not really," she shook her head.

"Appearances can be deceiving." Lu Xingzhou raised his eyebrows, tipped his head back, and also drained his glass in one swallow.

After finishing his drink, he set the empty glass aside.

"Officer Chow, may I get to know you?"

Lu Xingzhou wanted to spend some alone time with Jiang Man.

But then someone came over to exchange pleasantries, not just one person but several in succession.

Understanding the situation, Jiang Man tactfully moved back and found a booth to sit down.

Wu Yingfan and Vermilion Bird also strode over.

The four of them surrounded a table, leisurely observing Lu Xingzhou, who stood out conspicuously among the guests.

"Never expected our son-in-law to be Chow."

"He hid it so well, eh? Miss, it seems Lu Xingzhou kept quite a few things from you."

"It’s mutual concealment, isn’t Jiang Man also keeping a lot from her brother-in-law?"

Jiang Man had no interest in listening to their conversation. She propped her forehead with one hand, pulling out her phone to scroll through.

It seemed like she was playing with her phone, but occasionally, she couldn’t help glancing over at Lu Xingzhou.

Despite his modern Chinese-style Tang suit, his excellent physique was unmistakable.

Especially those impressively long and straight legs.

Her eyes involuntarily fixed between his legs.

"..." Jiang Man was at a loss for words with herself and quickly shifted her gaze away.

Reflecting on it now, actually, there were clues that Lu Xingzhou was Chow.

During military training, Lu Xingzhou had come to school with the Wolf Warrior troop to be their instructor.

Back then, she had witnessed his shooting skills firsthand, which were indeed superior to hers.

"Wow," Jiang Man belatedly realized.

She had been thoroughly tricked by him from such an early stage!

"Jiang Man, what are they talking about? It seems like they’re all looking at you."

Wu Yingfan was drinking while looking towards Jiang Man.

Following his gaze, she indeed saw a group of people talking and laughing, occasionally glancing over at her.

They then dispersed after discussing something she couldn’t hear.

As Lu Xingzhou excused himself from the crowd, he started walking toward Jiang Man.

Just at that moment, the banquet hall buzzed anew.

"The Prince of the Bay Country is here!"

This New Year’s party was a celebration for the Chinese community.

In previous years, curious foreigners interested in the Chinese New Year had come, but they had to apply in advance.

At the party, there would be lion dance performances, everyone would cut paper decorations, and write spring couplets...

Many Chinese traditions fascinated foreigners.

The consulate was highly inclusive, hosting everyone splendidly and making them feel at home.

But for the Prince to come uninvited without prior application was somewhat abrupt.

However, the consulate had hosted such parties for many years and was well-prepared for unforeseen events.

The Consul General and his wife quickly went out to personally welcome the Prince.

Other consuls followed suit.

Leaving some well-known Bay people mingling and speculating.

"Why did the Prince come?"

"In previous Lunar New Years, the King and Queen of the Bay Country have sent greetings to the consulate, and one year they even attended our spring festival gala."

"That makes sense."

As China’s power grew, its international status was no longer what it once was.

It was not so uncommon for the Prince of the Bay Country to attend their New Year’s party.

Soon, a group of consuls escorted the Prince in.

He followed local customs by wearing a Tang suit, fiery red,

but his deep-set features lacked the gentleness of Easterners, causing a slight disharmony with his attire.

This discordance made him stand out uniquely.

"I came here specifically today, I heard that Officer Chow and Divine Doctor Jiang accepted the invitation to this party?"

"That’s right," the Consul General replied with a smile, intending to grandly introduce these two figures.

Before he could elaborate, the Prince strode directly towards Lu Xingzhou.

"Didn’t expect Mr. Lu to be here?"

He paused, then with a knowing look added, "Of course, you are a role model for Chinese businessmen, it’s normal to see you here. Just not sure how Mr. Lu would feel if the real Chow knew about last night’s impersonation?"

"I’m not embarrassed," Lu Xingzhou responded indifferently, "The Prince, however, might be."

"A joke? I embarrassed?" The Prince turned to look at the nearby Consul General.

He had come today specifically to confront Lu Xingzhou.

This excellent opportunity was not to be missed.

"Consul General, please introduce me to Officer Chow. I have long admired him."

The Consul General was momentarily stupefied.

He stepped forward and pointed, "Your Highness, Prince, Chow is far but near, right here in front of you!"

The Prince’s smile persisted.

But as he continued to smile, it suddenly froze.

"He is Chow? Consul General, are you joking?"

"In such a formal event, why would I joke?" The Consul General frowned, finding the Prince’s reaction strange.

The Prince stood dumbfounded, his mouth agape.

An expression of disbelief was plastered on his face as he stared intently at Lu Xingzhou.

So, he wasn’t lying last night?

He really is Chow?

It was a common practice for young men to serve in the military, including himself, who had also undergone two years of military service.

Not just him, many children of privilege in Europe and America are sent for military training.

But everyone knew that such experience was mostly for show,

a polished segment of their resume meant for their political careers.

But Lu Xingzhou was not pretending? He was serious?