Chapter 48 Who Are You?
Towards Evening went in a car with a restless heart to the He family, to attend Zhao Yu's birthday party. There were many people at the party. Upon seeing her enter, groups of three or four started whispering and gossiping.
"Wasn't it that Yua-wan attempted murder and went to jail Is she out now"
"How did someone like her get in here Just thinking about there being a murderer around gives me the creeps."
"No matter what, she's still the daughter of the Xiang family! How could she dress like this and come here It's simply outrageous!"
In the midst of their murmurs and strange glances, Xiang Wan walked nonchalantly to a corner of the banquet hall and sat down.
A man in a suit was also sitting here. When she sat down, he frowned and got up, leaving with disdain on his face.
Towards didn't care, her eyes fell on the entrance, a stone seemed to be pressing down on her heart.
He Hanchuan hasn't arrived yet, he might be injured quite badly there.
He's always been ruthless in his dealings, and this time she accidentally hurt him. She has no idea how he'll retaliate against her.
"Miss Xiang, madam asks for you to come over." The servant said as he walked up to her.
向晚 nodded her head, and followed the servant up to Zhao Yu's room on the second floor amidst the surprised or curious gazes of those around her.
"Wanwan is here." Zhao Yu wore a purple long evening gown, elegant and noble, with faint fishtail wrinkles at the corners of her eyes from smiling.
Her gaze lingered for a moment on A-Wei's uneven short hair and scar above her eyebrow, then quickly shifted away, without a hint of disrespect.
This former senior colleague, whom she once had a good relationship with, still held the same attitude as two years ago. However, towards her, there seemed to be some awkwardness and hesitation on her part.
She lowered her eyes and respectfully said, "Good day, aunt."
"How come this time you didn't wish me a happy 18th birthday every year, getting younger and younger" Zhao Yu teased.
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The disparity in their status and her experiences over the past two years had made her too afraid to joke with her mother-in-law as freely as she used to.
"Well, we've both become more mature," Zhao Yu touched her short hair and sighed, changing the subject. "I got a dress prepared based on your measurements two years ago, I wonder if it still fits. Why don't you try it on"
The maid held out a pale pink evening gown with both hands to Xiang Wan.
"No need, mother-in-law. I'll just check on my mom and leave. Thank you."
Since she didn't get a response from Wanya, her aunt agreed to let her come over, and that was enough for her.
Two years ago, she went to jail, and everyone in the circle knows about it. She only embarrasses her aunt when she goes to parties.
Zhao Yu tugged her hand and said reproachfully, “Today is your aunt's birthday, look at how your mom just left, isn't that rude”
"But my identity..." Xiang Wan licked her dry lips, too embarrassed to continue.
"What identity are you claiming" Zhao Yu interrupted with a smile, "You're just a junior I like."
She didn't give Xiangwan a chance to refuse, she turned her head and instructed the maid, "When Xiangwan finishes trying on the clothes, have Awei and the others come over. Have them style Xiangwan's hair and reapply her makeup. This makeup is too light; under the evening lights, it will be invisible."
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After that, he left directly.
Siu-wan stared at the closed door, her expression complex.
She had been changing her clothes and doing her makeup for over two hours, when she arrived at the banquet. There were more people there now, all in fine attire. People raised their glasses and chatted merrily.
"You're saying Lady Ge asked Xiang Wan to go and change clothes for a makeover, aren't you Don't you think she's being too presumptuous given Xiang Wan's past in prison, wanting her as their daughter-in-law"
"Impossible A family like the He family, how could they possibly want a daughter-in-law who has been to prison Maybe they think Xiang Wan dresses too poorly"
As she walked through the crowd, A-wei heard someone talking about her. She paused in her steps and then made her way to a table in the corner.
A couple had already been sitting by the table. When she came over, the two of them stood up tacitly and walked away with knowing glances.
Towards Evening sat down, scanned the crowd a few times, but still didn't see He Hanchuan. The unease in her heart grew a little more.
He's been gone for so long, could he be seriously injured
"A-wan" Jiang Qingran wheeled over, sizing her up and down with a smile. "I thought you'd still be wearing your work uniform. I looked all over for you and couldn't find you. Turns out you got a dress prepared."
Jiang Qi Feng stood behind her, his gaze lingering on Xiang Wan for a moment before he forced himself to look away.
Toward Evening frowned, saying nothing, and nibbled on a piece of pastry.
"This dress must have been custom-made, right" Jiang Qingran bit her lip and persuaded, "向晚 (Xiang Wan), it's best to match your spending level with your income. Don't do things you shouldn't just for a little vanity."
"What shouldn't you do Become a sugar baby" Xiang Wan only took one bite of the dessert and couldn't eat anymore, her brow furrowed with a hint of sarcasm.
"I'm only saying this for your own good. Just a few words of advice, nothing more." Jiang Qingran looked helpless. "Don't always be so hostile towards me."
Towards the end of her snack, Yue warmed a tissue to wipe the crumbs from the corner of her mouth. She then stood up and walked towards another table.
Wherever Jiang Qingran was, she felt the air was polluted.
"Qing Ran, I kindly advise you, what is this attitude" Jiang Qi Feng walked in front of Xiang Wan and blocked her path, "Or did Qing Ran say something true, making you angry and ashamed"
Every time he thought of Yanan being a lover for money, submitting to other men every night, an indescribable discomfort arose in his heart.
"Should I get angry and upset There's no need to tell Mr. Jiang about this, right" Xiangwan sneered, "Besides, even if I slept with someone for money, what does it have to do with Miss Jiang and Mr. Jiang"
Their hands were really long, and pretty disgusting too.
Jiang Qi Feng's throat tightened, it was indeed unrelated to him, and he had no position to blame her.
"Of course, it's related. After all, you used to be my friend. If you were short on money, you could just tell me. There was no need to sell your body for it." Jiang Qingran's voice rose slightly, speaking with genuine concern.
Even in the corner of the banquet, there were many people.
Upon hearing this, many people came to watch, some in disbelief, some in surprise, some in disgust, and some just for the spectacle.
"No matter what, she's still a daughter of this family. To sell her body for money That can't be true, right"
"It's still possible that things between Yi Yang Qianxi and Huachenyu ended two years ago."
"She has hands and feet, won't she work if she needs money"
"Are you kidding me A-wei didn't even pass the university entrance exam. She only got into a second-rate university because her family paid for it. What else can someone like her, a spoiled rich kid who doesn't work hard, do besides asking her family for money" exchange the two cars, will you give me 50,000 yuan" Lü Gang's Mandarin was not standard, with a strong local accent."Yes." was Jiang Qingran's voice."Aren't you kidding me You can do this yourself,...