Chapter 43.2: Her Nose Has Gone Crooked

　　Wearing a smile on her face, she attempted to smooth things, but in fact, she had been increasingly prodding Yin Shitong into action. “Why don’t you calm down, Miss Jiang? It’s not that big of a deal, so why would you want to involve an attorney? These little girls are still young, so they know nothing of the business circle. Since they had only said whatever that came to mind, you mustn’t make a fuss over it.”

　　As compared to Yin Shitong’s irrational jealousy, Jiang Dai was even more annoyed with that detestable face of Qi Yao.

　　With that in mind, she thought inwardly of how Qi Yao had not fallen hard enough previously, so she needed a nastier experience this time.

　　Favouring her with a hard stare, Jiang Dai sneered, “Your maths must really not be up to standard, Miss Qi. Regardless of how young they can be, Yin Shitong and her gang should be studying in university, are they not? Coincidentally, I’ve just graduated from uni, so I am around the same age as them. If you wish to compare our age, Miss Qi, you are no longer a child, yet you are only willing to partake in such childish games. Even your deceptive words have no improvements whatsoever after so many years. So, why don’t you consider taking up a training course or something? For instance, a self-improvement class for white lotuses¹ 白莲: Much like 小白花 (a pure white flower), it’s an internet slang for someone who pretends to be kind, innocent, and lovable. Usually, they are scheming women who would garner pity and affections from others through their weak appearances. .”

　　Upon hearing that, question marks appeared around Qi Yao’s head.

　　Whereas for Yin Shitong, she burned with anger and took a step forward to lambast Jiang Dai. “Hey! Don’t you think you’ve gone too far, Jiang Dai? Sister Yaoyao has clearly given you an out, but you’ve chosen to act so shamelessly?”

　　Even though Qi Yao was humiliated publicly by Jiang Dai, she had accomplished her goal of goading Yin Shitong into action. Being barely able to contain herself, she pushed on to continue her act, going as far as to grab Yin Shitong’s arm. “That’s enough, Tongtong. There are numerous big shots from the business and political circles present tonight. Since we have a status to uphold, we can’t afford to disgrace our family.”

　　However, the more Yin Shitong spoke, the more excited she became. “You should stop being so fearful of her, Sister Yaoyao. What’s so great about this sort of woman whose strengths only lie under the sheets? Either way, the matter about her being with my uncle has spread all through the social circle, so there’s no way Mr. Huo will ever remarry her! Since you’re the future Mrs. Huo, what the h*ll are you still afraid of her?!”

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　　When it came to one’s family, Qi Yao’s family clan was able to make up for the Huo clan’s lack of people in the army and government. When it came to one’s conduct, appearance and age, they would make a decent couple.

　　Besides, it was a known fact that Huo Rongshen had never taken a fancy to Qi Yao, but fortunately, he was, all the more, uninterested in other women!!!

　　Before Jiang Dai’s arrival, the only woman who could talk to Huo Rongshen would be Miss Qi. After all, they grew up together.

　　With Old Madame Huo’s love, you would not expect Huo Rongshen to remain single after his divorce, now would you? After all, he was already at the age of 28 and soon to be hitting his 30s. What’s more, he would have to have children in the future since it would be impossible for the eldest grandson of the wealthiest family not to carry on the family lineage.

　　Given all the above, the probability of Qi Yao stepping up to the title was the highest. Apart from her, who else would be worthy of them currying favours with?

　　However, waves of guilt encumbered Qi Yao’s heart.

　　Moreover, they were not an ordinary sense of guilt.

　　For all it was worth, she was clear about the fact that though Huo Rongshen’s attitude towards women might appear the same with no apparent preference, she had remained ignored despite her active pursuit over the years. She might have been ignorant as a child, but now that she was nearing her 30s, she was able to more or less determine that Huo Rongshen was not fond of women like her.

　　Through clandestine observation, she came to know that Huo Rongshen had helped Jiang Dai with the arrangement of her father’s operation at a Swiss hospital a while back, as well as the leading surgeon and consultation team.

　　Even though they were divorced, Huo Rongshen was someone who cherished lovers of the past. Hence, there were still inextricable relations between them both…… 

　　Even so, Qi Yao would only keep these matters to herself, never to utter a single of them to anyone.

　　……

　　Casting a glance at Qi Yao, Yin Shitong noticed the colour drained out of her face. It was apparent she had been hurt by Jiang Dai’s actions.

　　With that in mind, Yin Shitong became increasingly enraged. “What the h*ll do you think you’re laughing at? You, yourself, should know what sort of family background you have! So, you don’t need me to remind you how you clung to Mr. Huo back then, do you? Anyway, there’s nothing remotely comparable with you and Sister Yaoyao, so enough with your eccentric behaviour!”

　　Jiang Dai was, in fact, not infuriated in the first place. However, what galled her were the words relating to her family background.

　　For one to have said such words, they pretty much had the intention of stepping on her parents covertly. 

　　Upon hearing that, the slight hint of playfulness on Jiang Dai’s face vanished in a split second. Coldly, she retorted, “My family background? It is indeed true that I was the one who took the initiative to request for my ex-husband’s contact information back then, but my family clan has been flourishing for centuries and can also be considered a prominent century-old literary family. Since you’re so uneducated, you should pick up more books on history instead of making a fool of yourself and embarrassing your parents.”

　　From a young age, Bai Zhi had spent most of her childhood with Jiang Dai, and she, more often than not, would make her way to Jiang Dai’s to have meals. You might say that she grew up eating Mother Jiang’s home-cooked meals, so she was also unwilling to listen to this sort of remark.

　　“Our President Jiang is the daughter of the family behind the top cosmetic brand in the country. What’s more, she is also an exceeding graduate student representative of Yanjing University’s Business School. I’m pretty sure that’d make her a top student, wouldn’t it? When it comes to education background, boarders from bogus colleges, like yourself, are of no match. When it comes to appearance and personality traits, the difference between you and her is like that between sky and earth. So, would you stop spouting nonsense here?”

　　As she finished speaking, Yin Shitong flew into a rage and dashed over in her heels, only to be stopped by the girl on the sidelines.

　　In a fit of pique, she would go so far as to dash up to Jiang Dai and Bai Zhi to give them a good slap on the face without even considering the consequences. If worse comes to worst, her dad would only reprimand her as soon as she returned home. Therefore, she needed to vent her rage.

　　However, it would seem that her sister was indeed intimidated, for she had Yin Shitong’s arm in a death grip. Regardless of how hard she struggled, she could not dash over.

　　It was only when Bai Zhi lowered her head to take a closer look did she come to realise that Yin Shitong’s gown was…… unexpectedly……

　　Following on, Bai Zhi stared at Yin Shitong for 2 seconds before her eyes roved towards her best friend. 

　　All of a sudden, she burst into laughter. “Omg, Hahahahahahaha! I can’t believe a dowdy fool, like you, has worn the same dress as our President Jiang! It is indeed true that it’s not that big of a deal when you find out someone is wearing the same dress as you, as it only matters to the uglier person! Hahahahahahaha!”

　　Due to Bai Zhi’s somewhat exaggerated laughter, not only had it drawn the attention of people within a small area, but those nearby had also cast sidelong glances towards her direction one after another.  

　　Dumbfounded, Jiang Dai’s brows drew together as she peered at Yin Shitong’s gown.

　　They were indeed…… wearing the same dress.

　　When she was packing for this business trip, she had merely grabbed two random sets of gowns before placing them at the bottom of her luggage. It was the same tonight as well, as she had simply picked one on her way past.

　　Yet, she, herself, did not notice their identical dresses when the both of them had been in a heated argument for such a long time.

　　‌It was mainly due to the fact that you really could not tell…… Especially when it was a lotus green tailored gown that was designed in a simple yet classic style.

　　In any case, it was not that Yin Shitong was plump. Perhaps, one would deem her to have a pretty decent figure if she was not standing next to Jiang Dai.

　　It was only a shame that she had to be compared with Jiang Dai……