Chapter 292: The Banquet Begins

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

Six oclock was an awkward time. If she came at this time, she would definitely be watched by the people who came first and would have to interact with people, and she would also be discussed by the people who came later.

However, Yuan Shu deliberately chose this time to place herself at the center of attention.

Yuan Shu was wearing a rust-colored tube top gown at the banquet. The design of the fishtail skirt accentuated Yuan Shus figure and made her look even more slender. The slit of the skirt made Yuan Shus beautiful legs appear and disappear as she walked, making her look even more charming.

As soon as Yuan Shu appeared, she became the center of attention. The men admired her beauty, while the women discussed her gown and her recent marriage with s.h.i.+ Xiao.

Many people approached Yuan Shu with the intention of finding out why she had come alone. Yuan Shu responded to them politely one by one without showing any displeasure or embarra.s.sment. This made it seem like those who came to inquire were being a little nosy.

Li Ci and Li Ran were early arrivals as well. They sat on the sofa in the corner of the hall and watched the entire situation.

Li Ran was wearing a short pink gown today. For the first time, Li Ci was no longer wearing a black, white, or gray suit. Instead, he was wearing a pink suit that matched Li Rans.

Li Ci was young to begin with, but he always looked very mature in dull colors. When he was wearing pink, he looked much more eye-catching and there was an androgynous beauty amidst his handsomeness.

Li Ran poked Li Cis arm and asked, Uncle, do you think Yuan Shu is really getting a divorce?

Li Ci stared at Yuan Shu, who was standing in the middle of the hall and exchanging pleasantries with others, and said, Maybe.

Li Ran said jokingly, Uncle, dont you like Yuan Shu a lot? Since she wants a divorce, your chance is here!

When Li Ci saw the mischievous expression on Li Rans face, he patted her head and said, Who said 1 like her? I just admire her. There are very few women who are as strong, self-sufficient, and independent.

This was Li Cis highest evaluation. He rarely praised others.

Li Ran couldnt help but complain, Uncle, how long have you been single for? Hurry up and find a girlfriend. Even if youre not anxious, my mother and I are about to die of anxiety!

Li Ci scolded her with a smile, Little girl, you even dare to interfere in my affairs?

Just as Yuan Shu was being discussed by everyone, Liu Lan arrived in time. She walked to her side and looked at everyone with a fierce expression. Then, she said with disdain, 1 thought a gathering of wealthy families would be different, but it turns out that its just a gathering of gossipy women.

Someone said in dissatisfaction, Who are you calling gossipy women?

Liu Lan said disdainfully, Im talking about those gossipy women who like to pry into other peoples business. What does other peoples family matters have to do with you? Whether other people get a divorce or not has nothing to do with you. You just have to take good care of your own husband and not divorce him. Dont interfere in other peoples business!

Everyone was furious, but they were in the wronged and could only leave sheepishly.

At this moment, a woman in a long white dress walked over and raised her skirt to greet the two of them. Madam s.h.i.+, Madam Xiao, please dont be angry. Women from n.o.ble families are just bored, so theyre curious about everything.

The woman who spoke had a gentle expression and graceful mannerisms. She was a person who made people feel a sense of pleasure when interacting with her.

Yuan Shu didnt know her, but Liu Lan recognized her and replied, So its the second daughter of the w.a.n.g family. Your gown is very beautiful and suits you very well.

So it was w.a.n.g Ying from the w.a.n.g family.

Yuan Shu wasnt unfamiliar with this name. Although w.a.n.g Ying looked gentle, she was a tough person at heart. At a young age, she entered the w.a.n.g familys cotton shop to study textile technology. Yuan Shu heard that her sewing skills were even better than that of a sewing machine. The pins on the clothes she sewed couldnt be seen even with a magnifying gla.s.s.

It was said that at that time, the w.a.n.g family wanted to use their connections to send her overseas to study design, but she was unwilling to.

Although the w.a.n.g family started out in the fabric industry, w.a.n.g Jiao was the only designer in the w.a.n.g family. w.a.n.g Yings talent was rare, so the w.a.n.g family originally wanted to nurture her, but unfortunately, she didnt like to design and specialized in craftsmans.h.i.+p, so the w.a.n.g family gave up..