Old People Gossips

Lena spotted Madam Li talking to a bunch of older ladies. Lena went instead inserted herself into a conversation between some other Madams in a different conversation, but close enough to her "mouse".

"Greeting, I am glad to see you all enjoying your evening today." Lena greeted them.

"Ah.. Miss. Shen. I am sad that I was not able to bid for that necklace tonight. Such a big loss." Madam Su replied.

"It is alright. The other pieces of jewelry set will be auctioned next week for the launch Shyne's new seasonal jewelry collection."

Lena made sure she spoke loud enough. And just as she thought, Madam Li ears caught the statement and her eyes lit up.

"Oh, yes you are correct. I did receive an invitation."

"I received one too! I'll be sure to attend and Shyne always has the best-released jewelry for us older ladies." Madam Huang spoke.

The group laughed. Shyne is the jewelry brand that the Shen Industry owns. Shyne jewelry mainly focused on extensive and fancy jewelry.

They also restore and conserve much ancient jewelry such as the "Virtuous Set."

"Your families have been supporting the Shen business for a long time. Thank you."

"Your father is lucky to have such an intelligent daughter like you. With you, the Shen Industry will continue to thrive."

"Thank you." Lena smiled.

With that, Lena made up a reason to excuse herself from the conversation.

Madam Li smiled and walked in to talk with the ladies. Of course, they were all ecstatic to talk to the high and mighty Madam Li.

"Hello, Madam Li." Madam Su greeted her.

"Congratulations on winning the Virtuous Necklace, it suits your ring so well too."

"I am thankful to have a son who loves me." She smiled approvingly.

"Will you be at the Shyne's seasonal opening for? The Virtuous Earrings and Hairpin that will be auctioned."

"I did not hear about such auction." Madam Li replied as if she did not eavesdrop their conversations before.

"You must have gotten an invitation. You are the Madam Li after all." Madam Su replied.

"Hmm… The Li Group did retract business from the Shen a few days ago. Maybe that is the reason you have not heard about it."

"Maybe that is it." Madam Li suddenly realized the reason why she, the great Queen, had not received an invitation.

"Do not worry much. I heard it is just some childish feelings among the younglings."

"What do you mean?"

"I do not know much. But I heard from my daughter that Mr. Li was very intimate with Miss. Shen at a birthday party."

This was the first time Madam Li heard about her son being intimate with another lady. That is impossible! Isn't it?

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"Well, Miss. Shen must have been heartbroken when the young Mr. Yang broke off their engagement. You know that Miss. Shen is a very proper and smart woman, knowing that she is single, many men must have approached her. Does your son not have feelings for such a lady?"

Madam Li pondered a bit. She would definitely know if Kris had feelings for a girl. Afterall… he is...

"You think my son like Miss. Shen?" She asked, even more curious.

'Is this the reason he has not been being home lately. And when she asked his secretary, he said that Kris has been drinking a lot more.'

"I do not know for sure. But seeing that people said they were intimate one day and then the next day, Shen Industry was banned from the Li Group. And then today she was dancing with the young Mr. Zhao. He was also at the party. Isn't obvious that she likes the young Mr. Zhao instead?"

Clueless to the young people, the adults' gossip was on a whole different level. Because Kris Li made sure the news on the kiss did not spread too much, a lot of people do not know. Only mostly the young people of the generation know about the real juice.

With that, the old people only heard snippets of the news and in the end, this was what they were spreading about.

"Do you think they would engage the two young ones soon? After all, their business partnership will just strengthen and improve from the relationship?"

"What are you going off about?! Isn't the young Mr. Li more suited for Miss. Shen? The dance is just formal between the two companies. What lady denies such a handsome man the young Mr. Li?"

Madam Huang interrupted Madam Su because Madam Li looked like she was not satisfied knowing that her son was rejected.

Madam Li excused herself to find her son. She needs to ask him some questions.