Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
It was the tenth annual gala held by the Wen Corporation, and also the most lavish and extravagant one. All of the guests invited were the senior executives and leaders of the Wen Corporation as well as the high-ranking employees who held managerial positions. Lots of business associates were invited too.
The banquet was to be held in the banquet hall of Shangri-La Hotel which the Wen Family had booked for the night. The rest of the preparations were left to Tengfei PR Company to handle, and they made sure to do the best they could.
Although Wen Xinya had attended the annual gala a few times before, there had never been one that was as major and opulent as this one. She was also attending the gala as Miss Wen, the heiress of the Wen Corporation.
The gala was exceptionally important for her.
The annual gala officially commenced at eight in the evening.
Wen Xinya held her grandfather’s hand and entered the banquet hall slowly.
Most of the guests were already present and the men were dressed formally in suits, chatting merrily with each other. Meanwhile, the women were dressed to the nines and smiling gleefully.
Upon sight of Wen Xinya and Old Mr. Wen, everyone turned to keep their eyes fixed on them while they strutted along the red carpet. All eyes were on Wen Xinya as the guests looked on curiously.
The strands of baby hair on her sideburns draped across her face while the white gem flowers glistened under the light and added to her beauty. They were clear and beautiful, a perfect match for the elegant black Agate.
The Black Agate jewelry accentuated the fairness of her skin which was porcelain and clear like crystal. It was dewy and had a glow that resembled that of the black agates. Her soft and rosy lips curled into a smile and she put on her best behavior.
She was clad in a gray and silver cinch waist gown which had a black belt in the middle. The dress showed the contours of her body and accentuated her curves, allowing her to exude a noble elegance.
Indeed, the heiress of the Wen Family was no ordinary girl.
In her previous lifetime, she also attended the annual gala on the same day. She had also scoured all the fashion stores in the city to find the perfect gown and accessories for the gala. In the end… she ended up showing up in the same gown as a low-class actress who attended the gala together with a wealthy heir.
The actress had a poor reputation and was notorious in the entertainment industry. Wen Xinya felt as if she had been banished from Heaven to Hell when she saw the looks of disdain on everyone’s faces while they mocked and gossiped about her.
It turns out she was worse than a low-class actress, despite being the supposedly-glorious heiress of the Wen Family.
Back then, Old Mr. Wen turned pale and showed extreme displeasure towards her.
Meanwhile, her grandmother lashed out at her in front of everyone and berated her for bringing shame to the Wen Family.
Wen Haowen too, said that he did not have such a disgraceful daughter.
At that time, she could remember clearly Ning Shuqian and Ning Yuya’s expressions.
For the rest of the banquet, she hid in a quiet corner like a wretched mouse, not daring to appear at all.
Xia Ruya had also invited Old Mr. Wen for a dance, to which he agreed. Xia Ruya instantly became the center of attention in the gala while Wen Xinya dulled in comparison.
It was that very gala that gave Xia Ruya a secure footing in the Wen Family as well as the upper-class society. Ever since then, Xia Ruya began living a luxurious life and enjoying the glory that the heiress of the Wen Family would have, though she was the illegitimate daughter of the Xia Family. Wen Xinya had also been trampled on and completely undermined.
Wen Xinya took a deep breath and tried to rid her brain of the images of her previous lifetime. This won’t happen again in this lifetime, it never will…
Wen Xinya trod along the red carpet while all eyes were on her. She was filled with a different feeling.
Old Mr. Wen led Wen Xinya through the crowd and walked onto the stage. “Dear elites of Wen Corporation, welcome to the gala! All of you here are the leaders of the Wen Corporation. Hence, I hope you guys will welcome valued guests.”
The guests began applauding enthusiastically.
Old Mr. Wen extended his hand and the crowd fell silent. He said, “The Wen Corporation used to be a small tailor shop, so everyone here deserves credit for how much it has developed over the years. Of course… my late daughter-in-law Mo Yunyao also has a part to play. The Wen Corporation managed to expand into the jewelry industry all thanks to her. So… I hope that everyone here will remember her.”
Ning Shuqian grimaced instantly and thought to herself, This old fogy, how dare he praise Mo Yunyao in front of everyone. He’s just indirectly undermining me.
She had previously wondered why all of the Wen Corporation’s business associates were invited to the gala. She then realized that that was what his intentions were.
Wen Xinya was almost eighteen and she could already begin taking part in the management of the Wen Corporation. Hence, Old Mr. Wen introduced her to everyone and built an image for her, the heiress of the Wen Family.
He had brought up Mo Yunyao’s name simply because he wanted to lay a path for Wen Xinya. Everyone would regard Wen Xinya with respect, on the account that she was Mo Yunyao’s daughter.
He had invited all of Wen Corporation’s business associates and esteemed clients, only because he wanted to make clear his viewpoint. From now on, they would never belittle Wen Xinya and would guide Wen Xinya along for business-related matters.
This old fogy is so eager to build a path for Wen Xinya.
Fuming with anger, Wen Haowen’s face turned as pale as a sheet and he grimaced. He thought to himself, This old fogy brazenly announced Wen Xinya’s status as the successor of Wen Corporation. By doing that, isn’t he just embarrassing me?
This old man is so cold and heartless even though I have been filial towards him for two years. What a waste of my efforts. Just like what Shuqian said, he really doesn’t regard me as his son. How silly of me.
The invited guests began to look at Wen Xinya in a different light.
The elites of Wen Corporation were flabbergasted. Everyone knew that Mo Yunyao had aided the Wen Corporation in expanding into the international jewelry business, all because of her flair in jewelry design. All of her designs were often showcased in French fashion magazines. Although she had already passed away, the designs that she had left behind had brought the Wen Corporation to greater heights.
Who would dare to deny Mo Yunyao the credit she deserved?
The intelligent elites were well aware that Old Mr. Wen was just talking about Mo Yunyao for the sake of his granddaughter.
