Clothes

The Ning family sent out invitations to the upper-class people in the capital to attend a banquet to discuss urban planning.

Everyone knew this move was intended so that they could watch the Fu family make a fool of themselves.

The government's urban plan had yet to be released, but news about it had already spread everywhere. One of them drew the most attention.

It was said that the projects that were supposed to be carried out in the east and west of the city were completely stopped. All the projects were moved to other areas.

Also, the construction of housing and other infrastructure had already commenced on both plots of land. There would no longer be any financial support for them, so they could only get the people on the land to take out their money and invest in the construction.

Not to mention, the dissatisfaction of the local population that they had to handle. In short, the situation was very complicated.

The land had high market values but had now plummeted, becoming a huge problem that no one was willing to take over.

Now, the Fu family also happened to own land in these areas.

Their new daughter-in-law was the source of their woes.

The Ning family had specially chosen to hold a banquet on the night of the press conference. In order to watch the Fu family embarrass themselves, many families, businesses, and companies showed up including the ones who despised the Ning family.

It was an unprecedentedly grand occasion.

The banquet was tomorrow. Ning Xiang was not anxious about it, but her sisters-in-law excitedly dragged her to a boutique.

Qiao Yun and her sisters-in-law quickly shuttled through the gown area. Ning Xiang was like an emotionless doll, letting them play with her.

They kept holding luxurious and expensive gowns in front of Ning Xiang. Ning Xiang was gorgeous to begin with and it made her look even more dazzling and charming.

The eldest sister-in-law looked at the dark blue open-back fishtail dress critically. "This suits Xiangxiang's figure very well, but the cut is too simple. It doesn't show the strength of the Fu family."

Her second sister-in-law held a red high-waisted evening dress and pondered. "Xiangxiang is very fair, so red is perfect for her. This one is not bad, but the sleeve design is no good. Tsk, isn't there anything else?"

The third sister-in-law was even more excited. She picked seven or eight pieces and looked at Ning Xiang as she handed them over. "Xiangxiang, try these too. Every piece looks great. Unfortunately, we can only choose one piece for the lousy banquet. It's so annoying."

Qiao Yun waved her hand and said generously, "It's fine. Let's buy all of them!"

Ning Xiang pressed Qiao Yun's hand and smiled bitterly. "Mom, there's no need. One piece is enough. I'm a student, so I hardly get to wear them."

Moreover, the cheapest one in the shop cost more than a million. Although this kind of spending was nothing to the Fu family, Ning Xiang couldn't bear to spend it, and there was no need.

Seeing that Ning Xiang was very insistent, Qiao Yun sighed and compromised. "Alright, then we'll each choose one for you. You're not allowed to refuse this time!"

Ning Xiang's heart warmed. "Okay."

The second sister-in-law called out to her, "Xiangxiang, come and try this! It's definitely suitable!"

Qiao Yun looked at them genially and said to the salesperson, "Bring a few sets of matching jewelry."

The salesperson was all smiles. "Okay, Madam."

While waiting, Qiao Yun sat on the sofa. From the corner of her eye, she saw Zhao He and her daughter chatting and laughing.

Ning Lian paused and said something to Zhao He before the two of them walked towards the store.

Ning Lian went straight to Qiao Yun with an obedient smile on her face. "Old Madam Fu, what a coincidence. Are you preparing for tomorrow's banquet? Mom and I are out shopping for the banquet as well."

Qiao Yun could not be bothered by her and only nodded slightly.

Ning Lian was not discouraged by the cold treatment. She pulled Zhao He to sit down and said with a smile, "Old Madam Fu has always had good taste. Mom and I have been shopping for a long time, but we haven't found suitable clothes and jewelry. If Old Madam doesn't mind, can you give us some suggestions?"

Ning Lian was pretty and demure, so she had always been well-liked by the elders.

Qiao Yun snorted and did not fall for her tricks. "Do I look like a seller to you? Or do I look very free?"

Ning Lian pursed her lips and looked at Qiao Yun sadly. She knew that if she said anything else at this time, she would only provoke Qiao Yun's disdain, so she obediently went to the side with Zhao He to choose jewelry.

If ordinary people saw her weak posture, they would reflect on whether they had gone overboard and made her sad. However, Qiao Yun was someone who had seen the world and was not bewitched by her appearance.

This stupid thing could not even compare to Ning Xiang's toe.