Dinner is completely Western style.
Chen Xuan's table manners were very good, and Wen Yaying didn't say anything sarcastic. She just looked away with disdain when Wei Nian put the cut steak in front of Chen Xuan. Mrs. Wen nodded slightly with satisfaction, and Mr. Wen smiled at the affection between the couple. As an elder, he naturally liked to see the younger generation living so attentively and harmoniously.
Wei Nian took in everyone's expressions without showing any emotion, and was more and more shocked. The Wen family had a long dining table, so Mr. Wen naturally sat in the middle seat at the top, and Mrs. Wen sat to the lower right of Mr. Wen. Wen Yaying sat at the lower left, and Chen Xuan and Wei Nian sat next to Mrs. Wen. The Wen couple were both experienced people, and it was impossible for them to show any signs. But Wen Yaying, this woman was always stupid, and her words were credible.
What does “not an outsider” mean
Considering Mrs. Wen's unusual closeness to his wife, Wei Nian felt more and more suspicious.
Fortunately, Wei Nian was a very calm person. He just ate quietly, took care of his wife, and told a few interesting stories about his children. He was eloquent and his words were interesting enough to accompany the meal, but Wen Yaying became even more unhappy when she heard them.
Fortunately, we were going to the City Hall dance after dinner. Everyone took two cars, one for Wen Yaying and the Wen couple, and one for Wei Nian and Chen Xuan. As for the Wen couple's bodyguards, they were accounted for separately. This time, the City Hall dance was naturally different from the last time. Mr. Wen and Mrs. Wen took Wen Yaying in front, and Chen Xuan followed behind with Wei Nian's arm around her. The City Hall dance was naturally hosted by Mayor Han and his wife. The Wen family was familiar with the Han family, so Mr. Wen did not need Mrs. Wen to introduce them personally. Instead, he personally introduced Chen Xuan and Wei Nian to Mayor Han and his wife, and said with a smile, "These are the younger generations of the family, A Xuan and A Nian. We have not been to Beiping for a long time. Since there is a dance this time, I will bring them here to meet our friends."
Mayor Han and his wife were both very smart people. Besides, Wei Nian was handsome and Chen Xuan was gentle and pretty. They all started to greet each other. Mayor Han smiled and said, "You are obviously outstanding people. I heard that you are not kind. You should have brought such an outstanding young man to us earlier." He also asked the couple where they were doing well.
Wei Nian said, "Now I manage the business for Mr. Rong."
Mayor Han smiled, "Then he is definitely not an outsider. Mr. Rong will also be here today."
Mrs. Han was already holding Chen Xuan's hand and talking. Miss Han also looked like she had no grudges against Chen Xuan. She was very affectionate with her as if they were real sisters. She even introduced Mrs. Wei to her mother, "I know Mrs. Wei, Mom. Mrs. Wei has also attended the dances that Sister Wen, Sister Chen, and I hosted before. She often went with Miss Qin."
Mrs. Han obviously had a good memory. She immediately thought of the fact that Qin Shu was currently with a small businessman named Wei. However, Mrs. Han was puzzled. Since Mrs. Wei was so close to the Wen family and was personally brought to the social scene by Mr. and Mrs. Wen, why did Miss Wen target the Wei family in the newspaper? Anyway, this was the Wen family's business and had nothing to do with her Han family. Mrs. Han just warmly entertained the Wen family and said with a smile, "You girls are all about the same age. You should get along well and be good friends in the future."
Everyone started talking excitedly.
Chen Xuan didn't talk much, but she was very polite to everyone that Madam Wen introduced to her. Madam Wen had many friends to talk to, including the ambassadors from various countries stationed in Peking. Seeing Madam Wen talking to these people in various languages, Chen Xuan was extremely envious. Fortunately, Chen Xuan's English was good, and she could speak a few words of French, mainly because she had listened to Wei Nian reading French to the little girl a lot, so at least she knew the basic words of greeting.
When the other person said more, Chen Xuan couldn't do it anymore. She switched to English to explain, "My husband reads to my daughter in French every night. I only know these few simple sentences."
The Ambassador was very elegant and said, "Your husband must be a very good man."
"Yes, very good." Chen Xuan looked at Wei Nian, who was talking to a stranger. Wei Nian was also paying attention to Chen Xuan. When he saw Chen Xuan looking at him, he smiled back. Chen Xuan pointed at Wei Nian, "That's my husband. The taller one, very handsome, and very good."
Then, Chen Xuan naturally introduced Wei Nian to the ambassador she had just met.
Chen Xuan is not such a dazzling person. She is gentle, non-aggressive, and very kind to others. People like her are not disliked in social circles. Moreover, Mrs. Wen personally introduced her to her friends. Rong Yang arrived a little later, and Rong Yang's dance partner was still Qin Shu. Qin Shu whispered to Chen Xuan, "A young man who was suddenly captured."
Chen Xuan laughed. As soon as Rong Yang arrived at the party, he saw Chen Xuan and Madam Wen together. Wen Yaying always had her own circle of friends, and she was never willing to spend much time with Madam Wen. Rong Yang praised her generously, "Mrs. Wei is really beautiful in this outfit."
Chen Xuan was a little shy, "Mr. Rong is so handsome and elegant that no one can compare to him."
Madam Wen was also very familiar with Rong Yang, "I thought you were too late."
"I just got off the plane and came here." Rong Yang didn't look tired at all. He glanced at Qin Shu and said jokingly, "I just found a dance partner at short notice, and he complained about me all the way."
Qin Shu said, "That's right. I haven't put on makeup and dressed up properly. It's so hasty. Wouldn't it damage my beauty?"
"Miss Qin is so beautiful that she is still stunning even without makeup." Rong Yang had to compliment Qin Shu a few more times. Qin Shu was satisfied and said proudly, "Although it is the truth, you don't have to say it out loud." Everyone laughed.
Anyone who lacks status at all cannot enter the dance today. Although many people were introduced to Chen Xuan by Mr. Wen, there were also many friends that Chen Xuan had known before, such as Mr. and Mrs. Wen, and Professor Chu, who was always very graceful. They were all acquaintances of Chen Xuan. Qin Shu was a little surprised to see Mrs. Wen bringing Chen Xuan with her for social events, thinking that Aunt Wen and the second sister-in-law really got along very well. When the dance was over, Qin Shu went home directly with Chen Xuan and the others. Rong Yang had flown all day to attend the dance and had not had time to rest. Qin Shu was not a pretentious young lady, so Rong Yang did not have to send her home. Rong Yang smiled, "Then I won't send you off. I'll treat you to tea another day."
Qin Shu waved to Rong Yang, and Rong Yang said goodbye to the Wen couple, said hello to Wen Yaying, and was about to leave. Wen Yaying chased after him, "I'm going with my cousin."
After Chen Xuan, Wei Nian, Qin Shu and Mr. and Mrs. Wen said goodbye, they took the Rong family's car home together.
Rong Yang didn't even need to ask, Wen Yaying told him everything.
Wen Yaying sneered at first, "Cousin, you have always been close to this lady in my family. Wasn't it she who asked you to take care of Chen Xuan before?"
"What are you talking about?" Rong Yang was very tired and said lightly, "Mrs. Wei and I are in business cooperation. It's their business if Mrs. Wen and Mrs. Wei get along well."
"Why would you give business to that village girl for no reason?"
Rong Yang asked directly to the point, "Why did Madam Wen ask me to take care of Madam Wei for no reason?"
"Why?" Wen Yaying said sarcastically, "Maybe the Chen guy will change his surname to Wen in a few days. Why do you think that is?"
Rong Yang looked at Wen Yaying in surprise, "Don't say such nonsense."
"What nonsense! That village girl is the daughter of her and her ex-husband. Look at my father, he has been laughing non-stop today. I wonder how happy he is to have another daughter! Maybe he wants to let that village girl become a member of our Wen family. My father will be very happy!" Wen Yaying was indignant. "I think he doesn't even know who his real daughter is!"
Rong Yang suppressed his surprise. Madam Wen's family background was ordinary, which was no secret in the upper class. Madam Wen did not enter the upper class because of her family background. Madam Wen was very talented and capable. Rong Yang had also received help from Madam Wen before. Mr. Wen was able to marry her, not to mention the emotional relationship, but also because of Madam Wen's great help in his career. Given Madam Wen's status, she wanted to recognize her daughter, not to mention that her daughter was a completely capable daughter like Chen Xuan. Mr. Wen certainly would not object. Given Madam Wen's temperament, if Chen Xuan was ordinary, she might not be willing to recognize her. Chen Xuan is not outstanding now, but what makes Chen Xuan extraordinary is that she is aware of her ordinariness, and then, she is willing to work hard for her ideals. This is a person who can go very far. Rong Yang always treats Chen Xuan differently because of this. Rong Yang asked Wen Yaying, "Madam Wen, do you want to recognize Mrs. Wei?"
"No, my father warned me again and again not to tell the village girl about this, for fear that she wouldn't be able to bear the shock and would be overwhelmed with joy." Wen Yaying said sarcastically.
"Mrs. Wei is not that kind of person." Rong Yang said, "This matter has nothing to do with you. Why are you so indignant?"
"It has nothing to do with me? What if Dad lets her become a citizen? Doesn't that have anything to do with me?"
"What are you thinking? Mrs. Wei is not that kind of person."
"No?" Wen Yaying sneered, "Didn't you see how she and that small businessman fawned over my father tonight? My father said they were his juniors. It's rare that they have no shame and dare to admit them openly. What kind of juniors are they?"
Rong Yang said calmly, "Aunt Wen married my uncle, so she is your stepmother. Similarly, my uncle married Aunt Wen, so Madam Wei is Aunt Wen's daughter by blood, and your father is naturally her stepfather. It is normal to say that they are younger generations. You don't have to be so angry. Logically, you two are step-sisters."
Wen Yaying's anger was directly reflected on her face. Rong Yang said, "We're at your house. Get out of the car."
The driver got out of the car and opened the door for Wen Yaying. Wen Yaying was angry and asked, "Who are you helping, cousin?"
Rong Yang leaned back in his chair and said calmly, "This is a matter between my uncle and his wife, and also between Mr. Wei and Mrs. Wei. My last name is Rong, so what does it have to do with me?"
Wen Ya got out of the car angrily and slammed the door with a loud bang.
Rong Yang rubbed his brows and told the driver, "Drive."
At the same time, Wei Nian was also asking Chen Xuan, "Do you have any long-lost relatives?"
The author has something to say: ps: The second update is here, good night everyone!