Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
No matter how Wei Jiuâer had been recently, she still looked radiant and even a little proud. In other words, she would never admit defeat in front of her love rival.
Shen Qingyue did not bother to pay her any attention and turned to leave.
However, Wei Jiuâer had no intention of letting her go that easily. She blocked Shen Qingyueâs path. She was going to greet Shen Qingyue. How could she let her leave so easily, especially after the last time she had been caught in an embarrassing situation by Shen Qingyue? She maintained a friendly smile and her usual gentle tone, âZhen recently helped me set up a studio. I remember your Shen Corporation also deals with clothing. Would you be interested in learning more about my studio?â
Could Shen Qingyue not see through Wei Jiuâerâs intentions? Wasnât it because she felt embarrassed when she was caught last time? But now, Wei Jiuâer was holding something that was like trash to her, how could it possibly affect her? She directly replied, âWhat makes you think I have something to talk to you about? Iâm not interested in your affairs.â
Wei Jiuâer continued to smile, âQingyue, donât speak to me like this. After all, weâve been friends for many years. I really donât want to lose you as a friend.â
Shen Qingyue could not help but chuckle, âWhen did we become friends? Donât try to flatter yourself. I canât afford a friend like you.â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Wei Jiuâer appeared quite aggrieved, âQingyueâ¦â As she spoke, she discreetly observed Qin Zhenâs expression. She noticed Qin Zhen looking calmly at Chi Ming beside Shen Qingyue. How could she not understand what Qin Zhen was thinking? But she maintained her poised smile. With Qin Zhenâs mother pressuring him step by step and meddling in the middle, Qin Zhen was not as easy to manipulate as before. She had to be careful, very careful. She had acted impulsively in order to save face and had come to Shen Qingyue. No one understood Qin Zhen better than she did. Now, all she could do was pray that Qin Zhen continued to be clueless.
However, Ling Binger was not willing to let things continue. Seeing Wei Jiuâer at a disadvantage, she abruptly changed the subject in a forced manner, âSister Jiuâer, didnât my big brother say he wanted to photograph the finale gown for you tonight? In the past, when certain people shamelessly clung to my big brother, they even bought their own engagement ringâ¦â
Tonightâs business banquet was a relatively small-scale fashion show, showcasing the new designs from the Chu family. The Chu family was exclusively in the business of clothing design and had recently recruited the world-renowned fashion designer, Liang Tianyi. The centerpiece of the evening was the first creation by this master since joining the Chu family,
named âRoseâ.
Many of the ladies and young misses attending tonight were drawn by this gown, creating intense competition.
Wei Jiuâer quickly waved her hand, saying, âZhen was just speaking casually.
Such valuable clothes, I canât accept them.â
âThis is my elder brotherâs gesture. Whatâs there to be embarrassed about? Besides, isnât it normal for a man to give a gift to a woman? Unlike some people who practically throw themselves at men and still get rejected,â Ling Bingâer remarked. She had been pursued by Shen Yiyan for a long time and had received gifts from him without feeling any qualms. After all, that bootlicker had proven quite useful. It was unexpected that the Shen familyâs style had stooped to this level of bootlicking.
Wei Jiuâerâs expression softened as she said, âBingâer, your perspective on this is not quite rightâ¦â
Seeing the two echoing each other and not showing signs of stopping, Chen Ying rolled her eyes, exasperated. âTruly shameless, unrivaled in the world. Thereâs no comparison. But, according to Miss Lingâs tone, does it mean you two will definitely win this dress?â
Ling Bingâer nodded confidently. âOf course. No matter the price, my elder brother will acquire it for Sister Jiuâer.â
At these words, Qin Zhen furrowed his brow. In the car earlier, Ling Bingâer had been incessantly discussing this dress. He found it irritating, so he offhandedly mentioned he might bid on it to give it to Wei Jiuâer for them to talk about later. How had Ling Bingâer interpreted it like this?
Chen Ying gave a mysterious smile. âHow is that possible? There are many attendees today. Even for the sake of face, we canât just let it go. If you want to win it, youâll likely have to spend a substantial amount. Isnât that right? Donât pretend to be someone youâre not.â
Shen Qingyue also appeared confident. âThen itâll come down to who bids the highest. I quite like this dress, too.â
Suddenly, the usually silent Chi Ming interjected, âDo you genuinely like it?â
âItâs alright, I suppose. Who wouldnât like something that looks good?â Shen Qingyue replied casually. In truth, she was not interested in the dress, but she was certainly interested in bleeding Qin Zhenâs wallet a bit..