Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but sneer. A Lei didn't even look at Linda; he had already turned around to greet someone else.
Linda caught a glimpse of hurt. Qin Xiaoyu couldn't help but feel smug.
"Congratulations! I heard you had a son," Linda said with a smile.
"Yes." Qin Xiaoyu was sparing with her words. Today was Linda's day, so she should just let her perform to her heart's content, so that there would be flaws in her performance.
“Alex has never really liked kids, I don’t know if he’s a good dad. The kids aren’t even that old, and you guys are always running around like this, you really have the nerve to leave them.”
“I’m a big-hearted person, there’s nothing I can’t bear to part with. It’s him, though, because he’s been the one taking care of the child, he’ll miss him more.”
As Qin Xiaoyu spoke, a smile couldn't help but slip onto her lips, and her gaze towards A Lei's retreating figure softened—a natural expression, not something she had to put on. Linda almost couldn't bear this display of affection.
"I heard your fashion is going to participate in Paris Fashion Week," Linda finally got to the point.
"Yes. You're very well-informed." Qin Xiaoyu said with a double meaning.
"I wish you success." Linda raised her glass.
"It will definitely succeed." Qin Xiaoyu slammed the cup down hard, and it shattered with a crack.
Linda jumped back in fright, her skirt already stained with red wine. She glared angrily at Qin Xiaoyu.
"Oh dear, I'm so sorry, this cup is so fragile." Qin Xiaoyu put on a panicked expression.
No one saw what had just happened; they just felt sorry for Qin Xiaoyu's pitiful appearance and thought Linda was too domineering.
Are quickly came to her side, took the half-eaten wine glass from her hand, and handed it to the waiter.
After carefully examining her hands and confirming there were no wounds, he helped her to the bathroom.
"They're always so loving, I'm used to it," the older woman explained to those around her. Everyone looked on with envy; they were a perfect couple.
Qin Xiaoyu's dress was also splattered with wine. Now she had two choices: one was to take the opportunity to leave, and the other was to change her clothes and continue. Generally, the hostess of the banquet was responsible for this, because a guest's accident was her accident, and if she didn't handle the aftermath properly, it would be her fault. It only showed that she wasn't qualified to be the hostess.
"Let's go back." A Lei felt that staying here was a waste of time, so he wanted to find an excuse to leave.
Qin Xiaoyu's hands were washed and there were no wounds, so he was relieved.
"Sir and Madam, this is an evening gift that our young lady sent over. If Ms. Fang Qin Xiaoyu wishes, she may go upstairs to change." Two maids stood outside, each holding an evening gift.
Linda's preparations were quite thorough. Putting aside everything else, it would be difficult for Qin Xiaoyu to wear a dress that didn't drag on the ground in her presence.
A Lei and Qin Xiaoyu exchanged glances. Qin Xiaoyu then went upstairs with two maids. A Lei couldn't follow, so he waited downstairs.
On the second floor, Qin Xiaoyu spotted Linda approaching. She had just been dressed in white, but now she was all in black, with a few leather pieces on her evening gown adding a touch of rebellious biker style.
Is he about to turn evil? Qin Xiaoyu almost burst out laughing.
They're more dedicated than idol drama actors; they don't just put on smoky makeup and suddenly become evil, they at least change their outfits.
"Don't go, there's a good show to watch later," Linda said with a smile, then turned and went downstairs. As the hostess, she couldn't leave her guests unattended for too long.
Qin Xiaoyu suddenly felt that this was the final ultimatum.
Two maids led the way and took her into a guest room.
They were about to reach out to help Qin Xiaoyu undress when she raised her hand to stop them.
Linda is too cunning. What if she records another video of her changing clothes? Wouldn't she make another fortune? We can't let her succeed.
"You all go outside and wait," Qin Xiaoyu instructed.
The maid had no choice but to place both dresses on the bed and let Qin Xiaoyu choose for herself.
These are two evening gowns, one black and one red. Both are rather unappealing and not suitable for Qin Xiaoyu.
Qin Xiaoyu is short, and wearing black makes her appear even darker, which makes her look more imposing. Coupled with Linda's stunning black evening gown that made her look like a mere supporting character when Qin Xiaoyu went out in all black.
The other red evening gown is hard to describe; the decorations are too elaborate, and wearing it would probably make you look like a nightclub dancer.
After weighing her options, Qin Xiaoyu picked up the red evening gown and went into the bathroom.
Bathrooms are relatively small spaces, making them easier to guard against.
She glanced at it and went straight into the glass shower enclosure. She stretched out her arm, turned on the hot water, and started running hot water. In those days, the glass didn't have automatic defrosting, and soon it was full of condensation, which was the best protection.
Now it's time to deal with the red evening gifts.
She simplified things, removing all the tulle that was attached to the dress, leaving only a simple red strapless evening gown.
Qin Xiaoyu saw that the bathroom was already fogged up and she couldn't see anything clearly. So she turned off the tap and went in to change into her evening gown.
Standing in front of the mirror, she pondered her hairstyle. After letting her hair down, she braided it into two thick braids, coiled them around her back, and let them hang heavily down her head, revealing her smooth forehead. She looked refreshed.
The strapless evening gown was a bit too revealing, especially since her bust had increased significantly after giving birth to Xiao Jiajia, making her look rather sexy. If she went out like that, A Lei would definitely be jealous.
She picked up the evening gown that had just been soiled; the back panel of tulle was clean. She picked up two threads and pulled, removing the clean panel of tulle. The gown became a shawl, which she draped over her shoulders, creating a hazy effect that both toned down the vibrant red and added a touch of playfulness.
Luckily, she had an extra lipstick in her handbag. She wiped the condensation off the mirror, touched up her lipstick, and pursed her lips in front of the mirror.
Perfect.
When she reappeared in the hall, she once again caused a stir.
The older sister couldn't help but come over and stop her, "Linda is so kind, she actually dressed you up so beautifully."
"Pointing at her? Aren't you going to try and kill me? I modified this dress." Qin Xiaoyu squinted, and her older sister understood.
“She can’t beat you.” Lin Yaofangfei squeezed in as well.
“I don’t think so. She’s just stalling for time by not letting us leave. I suspect that the magazine that will be printed tomorrow morning will contain what we’re looking for.” A Lei had already figured out the problem.
“We visited all twelve stores and checked the content that was going to be released that week, but none of them were related to Riyue Apparel,” the older woman asked, puzzled.
"Maybe what we saw was fake, and they were just bluffing," said A Lei, and the older sister understood.
Qin Xiaoyu, who had been full of high spirits, was suddenly taken aback.
It seems there's no way to get past this hurdle. There's less than a month until Paris Fashion Week, so going back to re-edit the sample garment wouldn't make much of a difference. It looks like Linda has already won this round.
"We won't lose until the very last moment," A Lei whispered in her ear, squeezing her hand tightly. Qin Xiaoyu forced a smile; she had to hold on.
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