Ning Shuqian accompanied Wen Haowen to meet several invited guests and chatted with the ladies they were familiar with for a while. Then they were blocked by reporters in the venue, who took a lot of photos of Ning Shuqian.
"Madam Ning, you and President Wen have a really good relationship. I heard that the specifications of this birthday party are very grand, almost as grand as the birthday party held by Old Madam Wen."
"Mrs. Ning, I heard that the dress you are wearing was designed by Kevin, a top fashion designer in Milan. It is the only one of its kind in the world."
"I heard that the blue diamond bracelet you are wearing is from Cartier's latest colored diamond series, and is worth more than eight million."
Ning Shuqian was very proud and kept posing with PS, letting the reporters take pictures. Haowen was right, she was the most watched focus in the field today.
"I heard that you gave your stepdaughter Wen Xinya a pair of Cartier's latest colored diamond series yellow diamond earrings. There are rumors that you and your stepdaughter have a good relationship. Excuse me, will she come to your birthday party today?"
Ning Shuqian smiled as brightly as a spring flower: "Of course, I invited her to my birthday party before, and she didn't refuse."
Wen Xinya did not explicitly refuse before, she just said that if Mr. Wen came, she would come with him, and she did not lie.
"There were rumors before that your daughter Ning Yuya was kicked out of the Wen family and sent abroad because of your stepdaughter Wen Xinya, and you and President Wen and his wife also moved out of the Wen family's old house because of this. Does this prove that the relationship between you and your stepdaughter is not as good as you appear to be?"
The smile on Ning Shuqian's face completely froze, and she said awkwardly: "That's not the case!"
When reporters saw this scene, they took photos.
"There are rumors in the circle that your stepdaughter Wen Xinya is a domineering person who can't tolerate you and your daughter Ning Yuya, so her relationship with her father is very strained. In order to please your stepdaughter, you bought a three million worth of colored diamonds to please her. Madam Ning, is this true?"
Ning Shuqian looked flustered and quickly stopped the reporters from asking questions: "That's not the case. Please don't speculate."
He was denying it with a panicked look on his face, but the truth of the matter was revealed. Reporters immediately started taking pictures.
As long as Wen Xinya doesn't show up at the cocktail party, the rumors in the circle will be confirmed that she is domineering, intolerant of her stepmother and stepsister, and at odds with her father. With such a reputation, what else can she do in the circle
"Madam Ning, you have been married into the Wen family for fifteen years and have never held a birthday party. This time you suddenly held such a grand birthday party. Does it mean that the Wen family will recognize your identity as daughter-in-law?"
Ning Shuqian pretended to be stiff, and it really froze on her face. She personally arranged all the reporters for today's birthday party. She gave them red envelopes and greeted them. They wouldn't ask such questions at the banquet. Why did someone suddenly...
"Aunt Ning, a guest came to Uncle Wen's place and asked you to go over and say hello." At this time, Xia Ruya came over with a soft and moving smile, took Ning Shuqian's arm, and took her away from the encirclement of reporters, rescuing Ning Shuqian from the embarrassing questioning of the reporters.
As soon as she left, Xia Ruya immediately asked with concern: "Aunt Ning, are you okay?"
Ning Shuqian breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It's okay, don't worry! Although this is the first time I've hosted such a cocktail party, I've experienced a lot of things over the years. It's just a question, there's no need to worry about it."
Xia Ruya looked at her with admiration in her eyes. She took her arm affectionately and changed the subject: "Aunt Ning, you look so beautiful tonight. I just heard many people talking about how beautiful your dress is and how perfectly matched your jewelry is. You must be the center of attention at the party tonight."
Ning Shuqian was very confident about her look tonight: "I'm just afraid of losing face for your uncle Wen."
Although she said this, her slightly raised eyebrows still showed her pride and excitement.
Xia Ruya also laughed.
Ning Shuqian looked at Xia Ruya with a very gentle gaze: "By the way, I was questioned by the reporter just now, and it was thanks to you that you saved me in time, otherwise I really don't know how to answer."
Xia Ruya smiled and said, "These reporters just like to ask random questions. Aunt Ning, don't take it too seriously. You can be the star of the banquet today. Don't let this little thing affect your mood."
Ning Shuqian, who had been feeling a little uncomfortable, suddenly felt much better. "You're right. It's just a small matter. There's no need to take it to heart. I just found it strange. I personally arranged the reporters at the banquet. Bao Hong had greeted them. How could the reporters ask such a question?"
Xia Ruya also found it very strange when she heard her say this: "Logically speaking, these reporters who received red envelopes would not ask random questions at the reception. Has Aunt Ning checked whether there are other reporters who have sneaked in?"
Ning Shuqian shook her head and said, "It's unlikely. The people attending the cocktail party are strictly according to our invitation list. The hotel will not allow anyone to sneak in."
Xia Ruya's eyes flickered, and after thinking for a moment, she asked, "It's impossible at the hotel. Could someone have arranged this on purpose to cause trouble?"
Xia Ruya's words made Ning Shuqian's hazy thoughts suddenly clear up, as if she had suddenly been enlightened. She suddenly widened her eyes and said, "It must be Wen Xinya. As the eldest daughter of the Wen family, Wen Xinya will not attract suspicion or attention if she is arranged to attend such a cocktail party."
This time, she set a trap for Wen Xinya. Given Wen Xinya's personality, she would never let it go like that. She was capable of finding a few reporters to embarrass her.
Xia Ruya wanted to talk but hesitated, not knowing what to say.
"Wen Xinya, that damn bitch." Ning Shuqian suddenly cursed loudly, with a sinister light flashing in her eyes.
"Aunt Ning, please don't be angry. It would be bad if the reporters took pictures of us." Xia Ruya thought of Wen Xinya's dazzling brilliance at the introduction dinner, and her heart was filled with resentment and jealousy. That was an honor that had never belonged to her.
So she deliberately instigated Ning Shuqian to persuade Wen Haowen to hold a birthday party for her. The honor of being the center of attention also depended on whether she could enjoy the fame. Soon, Wen Wenya's former brilliance became a deadly poison.
Ning Shuqian took a deep breath and calmed herself down. She frowned and looked at the reception venue, wondering, "It's almost eight o'clock. Why are there only so few people at the reception? It seems that none of the important guests have arrived. Is there something wrong with the reception?"
Although Xia Ruya felt it was strange, she didn't think much about it: "Those heavyweight celebrities are all big names, so it's normal for them to arrive late. Aunt Ning, don't worry."