Chapter 274
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The next day, the alluring group of elite women arrived one by one at the newest resort and country club which houses the latest and up-to-date technology of skincare treatment.
Due to Xue Jinxu's status of Madame Chen, combined with the talent of Miss Yan, Xue Jinxu's ever-loyal secretary, their group was able to book at such short notice. The establishment even classified their appointment for a VVIP or a very very important person.
Greetings were exchanged between the ladies. Being the host, Xue Jinxu convened everyone first inside a function room where they spent an hour or two for trivialities and frivolities such female socialites were used to. Afterwards, they went on the respective activities that they prefer, which include all sorts of pampering: nail care, skincare, haircare, sauna, massages, acupuncture and other forms of oriental medicine. Afterwards, at four in the afternoon, they convened again for the afternoon tea.
In these events, there was an unspoken rule or template of how things and the order of events take place.
Xue Jinxu was not fond of these trivialities, but conforming to social norms, she did not skip any steps.
In turn, the ladies expressed their utmost awe and respect towards the host who, in their eyes, was a good role model, too, being able to lead a man-dominant industry all by herself with flying colors, and still being able to get settled down and win at marriage. Their love story and her banishment had not been a secret in the elite circle, and climbing out of it had become such a popular success story too. In their eyes, Xue Jinxu had everything she, or in this case, every single girl could ever dream of.
Of course, for Xue Jinxu and Teng Man Rui, they knew such social gathering was only a front to achieve their real goal – and that is, to simply have fun, get pampered and be surrounded by ladies only.
The venue must have had its fair concentration of pheromones at one place at a particular time.
Teng Man Rui would want to mingle with ladies her age and just have a fun-filled, gossip-packed, beauty-enhancing afternoon session. For one, she wanted to forget, and for another reason. She wouldn't want to be reminded of the recent events. She wanted to give her mind, soul, and even body, a break that she deserves.
They started their classic afternoon tea party after all the pamperings. Several newly brewed teas – jasmine, ginger ale, chamomile, and earl grey were served to them in teapots.
Gossips shortly began automatically without any hinting or urging.
"Madame Chen, we heard about your wedding! It's the wedding of the century! Truly every girl would dream of! How envious!"
"That's right! That's right!"
"Jinxu's had got herself an extremely capable man who loves her. That's what's more to envy. Jinxu, you should boast about it more!"
"Yeah, you and your husband should attend balls, auctions and charity events more!"
At this point, Kang Sola and Hwang Meilin, who underwent some acupuncture procedure, had just arrived and got themselves settled on one of the empty chairs on the round table. Several snacks were also served and placed on the lazy susan in the middle of the table.
The two who just arrived greeted the other ladies who exchanged similar pleasantries with them.
"Oh, Miss Hwang's family is affiliated to the government."
"Yeah."
Hwang Meilin could feel her cheeks heat up from the attention. It wasn't usual for elites from the business class to mingle from daughters of government officials. In the hierarchy of socialites, Hwang Meilin was considered on a much higher level, although the daughters of merchants were wealthier.
"Jinxu even had friends from the government now. I'm impressed."
"It's because of her husband's background! You dummy! You didn't know?"
The other ladies who were not even close to Xue Jinxu were starting to bootlick her. She maintained her elegant silence as she took a sip from her ginger tea, but her brows twitched ever so slightly and interestingly several times at the direction the conversation was going. 'It's not leading anywhere! There's no depth! But it's entertaining. Good, just keep the light conversation going. Better than dead air.'
Xue Jinxu thought that if Teng Man Rui's left with her, she wouldn't know what to do to console her friend. She figured that she might have overdone it, to the point that she could already rub more salt to her wounds. She wouldn't want that to happen.
"How about you, Xiao Rui?" The ladies turned to the meek, quiet girl with strikingly good features who was passively simply enjoying their company at her leisure. Everyone knew who Teng Man Rui is. It went without saying that Teng Man Rui is the most eligible bachelorette, the perfect daughter-in-law.
"Mhmm?" Teng Man Rui came back to earth from her daydreaming. She wasn't entirely listening.
"Don't you have plans of settling down yet?" A lady inquired named Bao Lian inquired.
"Hehehe." She shyly and awkwardly tried to brush the question off.
"No, haven't you heard? Her marriage is currently in the talks already. Their families' elders are arranging their marriage."
Gasps of surprise were heard all over the place.
"With who?"
"Teng Man Rui's chosen one. Seems that our Xiao Rui is also marrying for love! And her parents are supportive of it! How envious! That's two in a row already!"
Xue Jinxu abruptly turned her head towards Teng Man Rui. The latter, having sensed her friend's ferocious reaction, also turned her head towards Xue Jinxu. Their eyes met.
"Who's the guy in the gossips? Do you know?" Teng Man Rui asked the ladies, testing the waters.
The ladies looked eager. It seemed that they would land a piece of meaty gossip today. Would she confirm? If she would, then, they were the first to know in their circle.
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"You're getting married, Xiao Rui? Is this what it's all about?" Hwang Meilin innocently asked. She cupped her chin with the heel of her palm, her elbow already resting on the table, as she leaned forward towards Man Rui.
"Yeah, is it true? Then congratulations in advance, Jie-jie." Kang Sola butted in cheerfully. "I think Li Qiang-ge-ge is a perfect match for you."
"Who? Do you mean the Zhu young master? You're mistaken. Na-ahh!" Bao Lian negated as she shook her index finger in the air. She was shaking her head too, almost too vigorously.
"HUH???!!!" Hwang Meilin and Kang Sola almost exclaimed in synchrony.
"THEN TO WHO???!!" They both looked at Teng Man Rui who only bowed her head in annoyance as her brows furrowed together. She clasped the hem of her cotton dress with her hands that were already tightly balled into fists. She could anticipate the next name that will reverberate in the sunny afternoon room, and she despised it.
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The next day, the alluring group of elite women arrived one by one at the newest resort and country club which houses the latest and up-to-date technology of skincare treatment.
Due to Xue Jinxu's status of Madame Chen, combined with the talent of Miss Yan, Xue Jinxu's ever-loyal secretary, their group was able to book at such short notice. The establishment even classified their appointment for a VVIP or a very very important person.
Greetings were exchanged between the ladies. Being the host, Xue Jinxu convened everyone first inside a function room where they spent an hour or two for trivialities and frivolities such female socialites were used to. Afterwards, they went on the respective activities that they prefer, which include all sorts of pampering: nail care, skincare, haircare, sauna, massages, acupuncture and other forms of oriental medicine. Afterwards, at four in the afternoon, they convened again for the afternoon tea.
In these events, there was an unspoken rule or template of how things and the order of events take place.
Xue Jinxu was not fond of these trivialities, but conforming to social norms, she did not skip any steps.
In turn, the ladies expressed their utmost awe and respect towards the host who, in their eyes, was a good role model, too, being able to lead a man-dominant industry all by herself with flying colors, and still being able to get settled down and win at marriage. Their love story and her banishment had not been a secret in the elite circle, and climbing out of it had become such a popular success story too. In their eyes, Xue Jinxu had everything she, or in this case, every single girl could ever dream of.
Of course, for Xue Jinxu and Teng Man Rui, they knew such social gathering was only a front to achieve their real goal – and that is, to simply have fun, get pampered and be surrounded by ladies only.
The venue must have had its fair concentration of pheromones at one place at a particular time.
Teng Man Rui would want to mingle with ladies her age and just have a fun-filled, gossip-packed, beauty-enhancing afternoon session. For one, she wanted to forget, and for another reason. She wouldn't want to be reminded of the recent events. She wanted to give her mind, soul, and even body, a break that she deserves.
They started their classic afternoon tea party after all the pamperings. Several newly brewed teas – jasmine, ginger ale, chamomile, and earl grey were served to them in teapots.
Gossips shortly began automatically without any hinting or urging.
"Madame Chen, we heard about your wedding! It's the wedding of the century! Truly every girl would dream of! How envious!"
"That's right! That's right!"
"Jinxu's had got herself an extremely capable man who loves her. That's what's more to envy. Jinxu, you should boast about it more!"
"Yeah, you and your husband should attend balls, auctions and charity events more!"
At this point, Kang Sola and Hwang Meilin, who underwent some acupuncture procedure, had just arrived and got themselves settled on one of the empty chairs on the round table. Several snacks were also served and placed on the lazy susan in the middle of the table.
The two who just arrived greeted the other ladies who exchanged similar pleasantries with them.
"Oh, Miss Hwang's family is affiliated to the government."
"Yeah."
Hwang Meilin could feel her cheeks heat up from the attention. It wasn't usual for elites from the business class to mingle from daughters of government officials. In the hierarchy of socialites, Hwang Meilin was considered on a much higher level, although the daughters of merchants were wealthier.
"Jinxu even had friends from the government now. I'm impressed."
"It's because of her husband's background! You dummy! You didn't know?"
The other ladies who were not even close to Xue Jinxu were starting to bootlick her. She maintained her elegant silence as she took a sip from her ginger tea, but her brows twitched ever so slightly and interestingly several times at the direction the conversation was going. 'It's not leading anywhere! There's no depth! But it's entertaining. Good, just keep the light conversation going. Better than dead air.'
Xue Jinxu thought that if Teng Man Rui's left with her, she wouldn't know what to do to console her friend. She figured that she might have overdone it, to the point that she could already rub more salt to her wounds. She wouldn't want that to happen.
"How about you, Xiao Rui?" The ladies turned to the meek, quiet girl with strikingly good features who was passively simply enjoying their company at her leisure. Everyone knew who Teng Man Rui is. It went without saying that Teng Man Rui is the most eligible bachelorette, the perfect daughter-in-law.
"Mhmm?" Teng Man Rui came back to earth from her daydreaming. She wasn't entirely listening.
"Don't you have plans of settling down yet?" A lady inquired named Bao Lian inquired.
"Hehehe." She shyly and awkwardly tried to brush the question off.
"No, haven't you heard? Her marriage is currently in the talks already. Their families' elders are arranging their marriage."
Gasps of surprise were heard all over the place.
"With who?"
"Teng Man Rui's chosen one. Seems that our Xiao Rui is also marrying for love! And her parents are supportive of it! How envious! That's two in a row already!"
Xue Jinxu abruptly turned her head towards Teng Man Rui. The latter, having sensed her friend's ferocious reaction, also turned her head towards Xue Jinxu. Their eyes met.
"Who's the guy in the gossips? Do you know?" Teng Man Rui asked the ladies, testing the waters.
The ladies looked eager. It seemed that they would land a piece of meaty gossip today. Would she confirm? If she would, then, they were the first to know in their circle.
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"You're getting married, Xiao Rui? Is this what it's all about?" Hwang Meilin innocently asked. She cupped her chin with the heel of her palm, her elbow already resting on the table, as she leaned forward towards Man Rui.
"Yeah, is it true? Then congratulations in advance, Jie-jie." Kang Sola butted in cheerfully. "I think Li Qiang-ge-ge is a perfect match for you."
"Who? Do you mean the Zhu young master? You're mistaken. Na-ahh!" Bao Lian negated as she shook her index finger in the air. She was shaking her head too, almost too vigorously.
"HUH???!!!" Hwang Meilin and Kang Sola almost exclaimed in synchrony.
"THEN TO WHO???!!" They both looked at Teng Man Rui who only bowed her head in annoyance as her brows furrowed together. She clasped the hem of her cotton dress with her hands that were already tightly balled into fists. She could anticipate the next name that will reverberate in the sunny afternoon room, and she despised it.
The next day, the alluring group of elite women arrived one by one at the newest resort and country club which houses the latest and up-to-date technology of skincare treatment. Due to Xue Jinxu's status of Madame Chen, combined with the talent of Miss Yan, Xue Jinxu's ever-loyal secretary, their group was able to book at such short notice. The establishment even classified their appointment for a VVIP or a very very important person.Greetings were exchanged between the ladies. Being the host, Xue Jinxu convened everyone first inside a function room where they spent an hour or two for trivialities and frivolities such female socialites were used to. Afterwards, they went on the respective activities that they prefer, which include all sorts of pampering: nail care, skincare, haircare, sauna, massages, acupuncture and other forms of oriental medicine. Afterwards, at four in the afternoon, they convened again for the afternoon tea.In these events, there was an unspoken rule or template of how things and the order of events take place.Xue Jinxu was not fond of these trivialities, but conforming to social norms, she did not skip any steps.In turn, the ladies expressed their utmost awe and respect towards the host who, in their eyes, was a good role model, too, being able to lead a man-dominant industry all by herself with flying colors, and still being able to get settled down and win at marriage. Their love story and her banishment had not been a secret in the elite circle, and climbing out of it had become such a popular success story too. In their eyes, Xue Jinxu had everything she, or in this case, every single girl could ever dream of.Of course, for Xue Jinxu and Teng Man Rui, they knew such social gathering was only a front to achieve their real goal and that is, to simply have fun, get pampered and be surrounded by ladies only. The venue must have had its fair concentration of pheromones at one place at a particular time.Teng Man Rui would want to mingle with ladies her age and just have a fun-filled, gossip-packed, beauty-enhancing afternoon session. For one, she wanted to forget, and for another reason. She wouldn't want to be reminded of the recent events. She wanted to give her mind, soul, and even body, a break that she deserves. They started their classic afternoon tea party after all the pamperings. Several newly brewed teas jasmine, ginger ale, chamomile, and earl grey were served to them in teapots.Gossips shortly began automatically without any hinting or urging."Madame Chen, we heard about your wedding! It's the wedding of the century! Truly every girl would dream of! How envious!""That's right! That's right!""Jinxu's had got herself an extremely capable man who loves her. That's what's more to envy. Jinxu, you should boast about it more!""Yeah, you and your husband should attend balls, auctions and charity events more!"At this point, Kang Sola and Hwang Meilin, who underwent some acupuncture procedure, had just arrived and got themselves settled on one of the empty chairs on the round table. Several snacks were also served and placed on the lazy susan in the middle of the table.The two who just arrived greeted the other ladies who exchanged similar pleasantries with them."Oh, Miss Hwang's family is affiliated to the government.""Yeah."Hwang Meilin could feel her cheeks heat up from the attention. It wasn't usual for elites from the business class to mingle from daughters of government officials. In the hierarchy of socialites, Hwang Meilin was considered on a much higher level, although the daughters of merchants were wealthier."Jinxu even had friends from the government now. I'm impressed.""It's because of her husband's background! You dummy! You didn't know?"The other ladies who were not even close to Xue Jinxu were starting to bootlick her. She maintained her elegant silence as she took a sip from her ginger tea, but her brows twitched ever so slightly and interestingly several times at the direction the conversation was going. 'It's not leading anywhere! There's no depth! But it's entertaining. Good, just keep the light conversation going. Better than dead air.'Xue Jinxu thought that if Teng Man Rui's left with her, she wouldn't know what to do to console her friend. She figured that she might have overdone it, to the point that she could already rub more salt to her wounds. She wouldn't want that to happen. "How about you, Xiao Rui?" The ladies turned to the meek, quiet girl with strikingly good features who was passively simply enjoying their company at her leisure. Everyone knew who Teng Man Rui is. It went without saying that Teng Man Rui is the most eligible bachelorette, the perfect daughter-in-law."Mhmm?" Teng Man Rui came back to earth from her daydreaming. She wasn't entirely listening."Don't you have plans of settling down yet?" A lady inquired named Bao Lian inquired."Hehehe." She shyly and awkwardly tried to brush the question off."No, haven't you heard? Her marriage is currently in the talks already. Their families' elders are arranging their marriage."Gasps of surprise were heard all over the place."With who?""Teng Man Rui's chosen one. Seems that our Xiao Rui is also marrying for love! And her parents are supportive of it! How envious! That's two in a row already!"Xue Jinxu abruptly turned her head towards Teng Man Rui. The latter, having sensed her friend's ferocious reaction, also turned her head towards Xue Jinxu. Their eyes met. "Who's the guy in the gossips? Do you know?" Teng Man Rui asked the ladies, testing the waters.The ladies looked eager. It seemed that they would land a piece of meaty gossip today. Would she confirm? If she would, then, they were the first to know in their circle.Find authorized novels in Webnovelfaster updates, better experiencePlease click for visiting."You're getting married, Xiao Rui? Is this what it's all about?" Hwang Meilin innocently asked. She cupped her chin with the heel of her palm, her elbow already resting on the table, as she leaned forward towards Man Rui."Yeah, is it true? Then congratulations in advance, Jie-jie." Kang Sola butted in cheerfully. "I think Li Qiang-ge-ge is a perfect match for you.""Who? Do you mean the Zhu young master? You're mistaken. Na-ahh!" Bao Lian negated as she shook her index finger in the air. She was shaking her head too, almost too vigorously."HUH???!!!" Hwang Meilin and Kang Sola almost exclaimed in synchrony. "THEN TO WHO???!!" They both looked at Teng Man Rui who only bowed her head in annoyance as her brows furrowed together. She clasped the hem of her cotton dress with her hands that were already tightly balled into fists. She could anticipate the next name that will reverberate in the sunny afternoon room, and she despised it.
