Chapter 53: The first banquet she was in charge of; let's support her!
Xia Mian was very focused when she got busy, until the crimson sunset painted the sky red.
She stood up, stretched, and sent her completed design to the design director of Xu Luo Jewelry.
After sending the message, she glanced at the manuscript she had saved on her computer, as well as some evidence she had dug up from Lu Lian'er's Weibo account a couple of days ago, which showed that Lu Lian'er had framed her for hiring online trolls.
Geese leave their mark in flight, and everything leaves its trace.
Lu Lian'er, do you think you can rest easy after hiring online trolls to insult me?
How is that possible?
Xia Mian sneered and shut down the computer.
After leaving the room, she suddenly remembered something important: tonight was a charity fundraising dinner.
It was hosted right there in the banquet hall of the Fu Family Manor!
She checked the time and thankfully, she was still in time; it was only 5 p.m.
As soon as I stepped out of the room and rushed downstairs, I was stopped by the housekeeper.
"Miss Xia, Miss Bao Qi is getting her hair and makeup done, it will be your turn soon."
Xia Mian was taken aback. "But I want to go to the banquet hall now to see how the preparations are going."
"Very good. Everything is proceeding smoothly according to your plan. You don't need to worry." The butler smiled and led her to the temporary dressing room.
This was originally a guest bedroom, but it has now been requisitioned as a dressing room.
The stylist created a suitable banquet makeup look for Zhao Baoqi based on her face shape, and also carefully selected a suitable dress for her.
"Baoqi, you're so beautiful!" Xia Mian praised Zhao Baoqi, who looked like a forest elf.
Zhao Baoqi wore a short green dress and matching makeup, looking lively, fresh, cute, and charming.
"This dress is LS's newest design, and as the brand ambassador, of course I have to wear it and show it off properly!"
Zhao Baoqi happily twirled around in front of the mirror.
As Xia Mian sat down, she realized that the stylist was actually LX's in-house stylist team.
“Director Ji sent them here,” Zhao Baoqi whispered to Xia Mian. “And he will also be representing the brand at the banquet tonight.”
"That's quite a gesture," Xia Mian smiled and said nothing more.
It was just a charity dinner held at home, and she didn't expect Ji Jialin to come.
At seven o'clock in the evening, the Fu Family Manor was brightly lit, and the huge parking lot was filled with all kinds of luxury cars, which was shocking at first glance.
The guests arrived one after another and went to the Fu family's banquet hall.
The banquet hall has four floors. The first floor is the main banquet hall, the second floor has a smaller hall, and there are also several private rooms.
The third and fourth floors are filled with lounges where guests can rest or stay overnight.
The entire banquet hall was magnificent and lavishly decorated, even more luxurious than those star-rated hotels.
The banquet hall on the first floor was packed with guests, some of whom had come by combining invitations from other guests.
After all, this is a banquet hosted by the Fu family. Getting a chance to attend is a real bonus; it's not something just anyone with a bit of wealth can do.
It must be a personal invitation from the Fu family!
Madam Fu was wearing a maroon cheongsam, her hair was elegantly styled in a bun, and she wore a pearl necklace around her neck.
She was in good spirits and kept greeting the guests.
"Madam, come, come, tell us quickly, who wrote this invitation?" A lady of high society enthusiastically grabbed Madam Fu's arm and asked her curiously.
"Hmm? What's wrong with this invitation?" Old Madam Fu had entrusted the entire banquet to Xia Mian, and she looked at the lady with a puzzled expression. "Why is something as trivial as an invitation getting your attention?"
“It’s not just me!” the lady laughed. “This invitation was handwritten, and the handwriting was absolutely amazing! You absolutely couldn’t write something like that without years of calligraphy practice.”
"Yes! Madam, where did you get the invitation written by such a famous calligrapher?" another lady asked curiously. "Let this famous calligrapher make a calligraphy model book for us so my rascal can practice."
“I had the same idea. Then I won’t have to worry about my child’s handwriting score anymore.”
Five or six ladies gathered around, all asking Madam Fu for advice.
The old lady never expected that the invitation would be handwritten!
She paused for a moment before sending someone to fetch Xia Mian.
"Mianmian, these aunties and sisters are all asking who wrote the words on the invitation. Do you know?"
Everyone looked towards Xia Mian.
Xia Mian is quite a celebrity lately; many people who enjoy gossip and watch live streams know her.
I never expected to see her here, and there were even a few of her fans in the audience.
"Miss Xia?"
"Oh my god! Is he LX's brand ambassador?"
"She's much prettier in person than in photos and videos."
"She's even more beautiful in person!"
Everyone stared at Xia Mian in disbelief.
Xia Mian stood gracefully beside Madam Fu, a polite smile on her face.
Her dress had a unique design, and her elegant temperament perfectly matched the dress, making her so beautiful that it was impossible to look away.
The openwork design at the hem, in particular, cleverly outlines her perfect figure, showcasing an amazing waist-to-hip ratio!
"Is there something wrong with the font on the invitation? I'm sorry, I wrote that invitation myself, stroke by stroke." Xia Mian didn't know why these ladies were asking about the font on the invitation.
However, she still answered truthfully.
"My goodness! Miss Xia is not only beautiful, but her handwriting is also amazing!"
"Yes! Miss Xia, you're practically my idol! Could I get your autograph?"
Everyone present was shrewd; a girl who could write invitations to the Fu family banquet... was no ordinary girl!
Madam Fu's mouth was practically agape as she smiled. "Quick, quick, let me see whose invitation it is. I've never seen what Mianmian's handwriting looks like before!"
Immediately, someone handed over their invitation. Madam Fu held it up and squinted at the neat handwriting on the invitation. Every stroke was meaningful and vivid, and the meaning was connected even when the form was broken.
"That is indeed beautiful handwriting!"
Xia Mian smiled modestly, "I only practiced calligraphy for a few years when I was a child. Compared with those famous calligraphers, there is still a big gap."
“Miss Xia, you are too modest.” A calligrapher from the calligraphy association stepped out from the crowd.
"Miss Xia's calligraphy is truly exceptional, ranking among the best of young calligraphers. I sincerely invite Miss Xia to join our calligraphy association. I wonder... would you do me the honor?"
Fu Yanshen had just returned from outside and stepped directly into the banquet hall without even changing out of his military uniform, since this was Xia Mian's first time in charge of a banquet.
Upon arrival, Xia Mian was seen surrounded by a crowd. Although everyone was dressed up, Xia Mian stood out, shining like a bright pearl and attracting attention.
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