In the end, Shi Wan chose a silk jacquard cheongsam in a modern Chinese style. The bold cutout design at the waist accentuated Shi Wan's slender and fair waist. She paired it with an exquisite shawl in the same color scheme. The entire outfit was pearl white, complemented by a finely crafted dark green wooden hairpin, making her look gorgeous, noble, and avant-garde.
Standing to the side, Lu's mother carefully examined Shi Wan, becoming more and more pleased with her, and kept praising Shi Wan.
Lu Jingyan frowned, his gaze sweeping back and forth over Shi Wan's openwork area. Sometimes he would use a corner of his shawl to cover his exposed lower back, and other times he would ask the designer how to cover the openwork area.
"Ayan, this outfit is fine. If we keep picking something else, we won't have time to go to the banquet." Shi Wan frowned slightly.
Lu's mother glanced at Lu Jingyan, who had a sullen face, and suddenly raised her eyebrows slightly, an idea flashing through her mind.
Turning to the designer, she coughed lightly twice, "My Wanwan has long legs and a good figure. I think the side of this cheongsam could be cut a little higher."
"Cut it upwards?" Lu Jingyan looked at his mother in surprise.
"Yes, women dress up for those they love. Wanwan is so beautiful and has such a great figure. She's not just for you to look at." Mother Lu waved her hand casually, slapping away Lu Jingyan's hand that was on Shi Wan's waist.
Shi Wan understood Lu's mother's implication and immediately said, "Auntie, the sides of this cheongsam are designed a bit low, making it a little inconvenient to walk. Why don't you ask the designer to cut it a bit higher so that you don't fall down because of the skirt?"
"That's right, that's right, it would look so much better if it were higher! Designer, hurry up and cut it taller for Wanwan, there's still time to make changes." Mother Lu gestured with both hands, indicating how to cut it.
"Ayan, if I cut the sides a little higher, it will be easier for me to walk, and Auntie says my legs are pretty, right?" Shi Wan gave Lu Jingyan a sweet smile.
Then, she deliberately pulled her skirt up to reveal her fair and slender legs. The girl's narrow waist under the cheongsam perfectly outlined her alluring figure, and her full bust was revealed under the pearl white fabric.
Lu Jingyan quickly stepped forward and pulled Shi Wan into his arms to shield her body, since there were several other men in the store who had come with their girlfriends or wives.
Lu Jingyan gritted his teeth, with a hint of compromise, and leaned down to whisper in her ear in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I won't cut it anymore, I'll wear this outfit. And... I only want you to show it to me."
"You! You scoundrel!" Shi Wan pushed the shameless man in front of her away, her delicate face flushed with anger.
"If you keep acting like this regardless of the occasion, I'm moving to the old house to live with your aunt."
“Alright…” Lu Jingyan reluctantly gave up, but his burning gaze kept lingering on Shi Wan’s waist.
He'll have to sew this hole up sooner or later!
She secretly decided that tomorrow she would have Zhou Yuan fly abroad and personally bring back the dress that she had customized for Shi Wan.
The rooftop of the Kyoto Unting Hotel.
Although it was a small banquet, most of Kyoto's socialites and wealthy wives attended, along with a few invited members of the new capital's elite families.
Lin Zhiyue nestled against Feng Yunzhou's arm like a little bird, occasionally nodding and smiling gently at those who came to flatter her.
Feng Yunzhou gently patted Lin Zhiyu's hand, signaling her not to be nervous, that he was there for her.
Although the headquarters of the Feng Group is in the capital, it also has many subsidiaries and partners in Kyoto.
In addition, Feng Yunzhou's status in the capital has surpassed that of the major families, and many people in the capital are eager to curry favor with this new elite of the capital.
Lin Zhiyu enjoyed the flattery and compliments from everyone, and couldn't help but feel a little proud. Soon she would be marrying the man in front of her who was at the top of the power in the capital.
"We heard that Mr. Feng's wedding is coming soon. Would we be so fortunate as to attend and have a drink at your wedding?" Several CEOs chatted with Feng Yunzhou.
"President Li, it would be my honor. You must be there." Feng Yunzhou's lips curled into a faint smile.
"I've heard that Miss Lin is exceptionally talented, and seeing is believing. She's both beautiful and capable. Mr. Lin's daughter is truly remarkable."
"Mr. Song, you're too kind. I heard that your daughter recently won the championship in an international piano competition. It seems that like father, like son."
"Hahaha... My daughter is nothing compared to Miss Lin. Miss Lin's elegance at the international piano competition back then is still vivid in my mind. It's just a pity..."
"President Song, you flatter me. My father is getting old. As a daughter of the Lin family, I was ignorant and couldn't understand his difficulties before. Now, being able to help the family is my duty as a daughter of the Lin family." Lin Zhiyu's dignified and proper demeanor made the wealthy ladies present take a few more glances.
Those present couldn't help but admire Lin Zhiyu's decision to give up his own dreams at such a young age and resolutely return to China to help manage his family's business.
Faced with everyone's praise, Lin Zhiyu lowered her head shyly.
Feng Yunzhou lowered his eyes and helped her tidy her disheveled hair. Her delicate face flushed slightly at the man's touch.
Several wealthy wives looked at the perfect couple before them and couldn't help but secretly wonder if they and their husbands had been just as loving and well-matched when they were young.
While sighing, she couldn't help but look back at her own eloquent husband. Sigh! They're all CEOs and chairmen, but her own domineering CEO is either bald, greasy-faced, or has a big belly.
Sure enough, even the most talented can't escape the ravages of time.
As everyone was talking inside the meeting room, a commotion arose at the entrance.
Looking back, they saw Shi Wan helping Lu's mother in from outside, with the noble and aloof Lu Jingyan following behind them.
Madam Lu, walking ahead, was dignified and elegant. Her understated attire, paired with simple pearl jewelry, made her appear even more understated and luxurious.
Shi Wan, who was holding her arm, was wearing a pearly white fitted cheongsam. Her long black hair was tied back with an exquisite wooden hairpin, which made her skin look even whiter and more delicate. Her features were extremely delicate, and the dimples at her waist that were faintly visible on her back made her look even more alluring.
Lu Jingyan behind him, as always, exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.
The people who had been surrounding Lin Zhiyu went up to chat with the newcomers as they entered.
"Vixen." Lin Yue walked to Lin Zhiyu's side, rolled her eyes at Shi Wan, and muttered sarcastically.
Feng Yunzhou looked at Shi Wan, who came in with Lu Jingyan, and couldn't help but purse his lips. The back of his hand holding Lin Zhiyu's hand tightened unconsciously.
Lin Zhiyu felt Feng Yunzhou's tense hand and mistakenly thought he had heard Lin Yue's words. A flash of coldness appeared in his eyes, and then he whispered to stop Lin Yue, "Xiao Yue!"
Lin Yue pouted unhappily, raised her wine glass, and took a big gulp of the little golden liquid left.
Several wealthy ladies who were on good terms with Lu's mother chatted with her for a while, their probing eyes occasionally glancing at Shi Wan.
"Is this Xiao Yan's girlfriend?" Madam Wang asked directly from the side.
Madam Lu smiled broadly, gently patted Shi Wan's hand, and lovingly tidied her stray hairs at her temples. "This is Shi Wan. If it weren't for my unfilial son guarding her like a treasure every day, I would have brought her over to show you my future daughter-in-law long ago."
"Oh dear, you must nag about your daughter-in-law eight hundred times a day."
"Miss Shi is so beautiful. No wonder Mrs. Lu keeps talking about how her son found such a beautiful and talented girlfriend." Mrs. Song praised Shi Wan sincerely, staring at her exquisite and beautiful face.
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