Rebirth of a Village Girl

Chapter 802: 205: A slap in the face at the birthday party!_6

"My God! She’s so beautiful!"

Ni Cuihua and Ni Chengui turned their heads simultaneously, only to see Zheng Xianjing, clad in a pale blue luxurious gown, gracefully descending the staircase. The long trail of her gown dragged across the floor, diamonds on it glistening under the crystal lights, refracting dazzling light like the rippling surface of water.

She really looks stunning!

In awe, Ni Chengui exclaimed, "I never thought your niece could look this beautiful! This gown must have been very expensive, right?"

Ni Cuihua nodded, "Yes, I heard it cost over twenty thousand yuan."

Ni Chengui was dumbfounded.

Twenty thousand yuan just for a gown, the life of the wealthy is truly unimaginable.

Watching everyone’s envious gazes, Zheng Xianjing proudly held her gown, stepping down the stairs elegantly.

She loved this feeling of superiority, basking in everyone’s attention.

"Xianjing, you look really pretty tonight!" Liu Kexin immediately greeted her.

Zheng Xianjing pulled a slight smile, "Just mediocre."

Another wealthy girl approached, "What do you mean, mediocre? You look like a fairy descended from heaven!"

"I think, even fairies aren’t as pretty as Xianjing."

Listening to everyone’s flattery, a proud smile enveloped Zheng Xianjing’s face, impossible to hide.

Just then, Liu Kexin suddenly froze, staring at the staircase.

Then another wealthy girl also froze.

A collective gasp echoed through the air.

Zheng Xianjing frowned slightly, wondering what they were looking at. She turned around to follow everyone’s gaze.

Upon turning,

Zheng Xianjing also froze.

There, coming down the stairs, was a woman in red.

Red, a color so vividly intense, yet on her, it seemed as though it was made just for her. The brilliant red set off her skin so fair and lips so fiery. The gown, cinching at the waist, accentuated her delicate figure, making it slender enough to encircle with an arm.

Her gown’s diamonds made her seem perched upon the clouds, unattainably high.

She outshone everyone!

Against this striking presence, the previously pure and elegant Zheng Xianjing seemed so colorless she virtually vanished, especially since they wore the same style of gown.

Zheng Xianjing clenched her fists tightly, shaking in fury.

Originally, picking red for Ni Yang was supposed to make her look ridiculous!

Unexpectedly!

It turned out to highlight her spectacularly!

Zheng Lingling also couldn’t believe she had slipped up!

She regretted it!

She shouldn’t have chosen such a splendid evening gown for Ni Yang...

Ni Chengui nearly yelled out, pulling on Ni Cuihua’s sleeve, "Yangyang’s mom, that’s Yangyang, right? My God! She looks so beautiful!"

Ni Cuihua remarked, "Our Yangyang has always been this beautiful."

Ni Chengui teased with a laugh, "Look how proud you are."

Shangguan Xi excitedly tugged on Shangguan Xu, "Brother, look at Yangyang!"

Shangguan Xu calmly responded, "I see her."

Enviously, Shangguan Xi said, "I wish I could look as beautiful as Yangyang."

Shangguan Xu glanced at her, "Maybe in your next life."

Shangguan Xi, frustrated, hit Shangguan Xu.

Old Master Zheng, originally chatting with a few old friends, proudly announced after seeing Ni Yang descend, "See? That most beautiful girl is my granddaughter!"

"Does your granddaughter have a boyfriend?"

"If not, my grandson is 22 this year..."

Old Master Zheng hummed, "It’s settled! My granddaughter has someone in mind already. Stop scheming for her."

Seeing Ni Yang stealing all the limelight, Zheng Xianjing’s face was nearly twisted with anger.

Liu Kexin quickly consoled, "Xianjing, that Ni Yang is just all show and no substance. She can’t compare to you at all. You are Mr. Du’s life savior, and I’ve heard all about it. Mr. Du had a very exquisite statue custom-made from top-grade gems for your birthday as a token of his gratitude!"

"Really?" Zheng Xianjing was somewhat surprised.

Liu Kexin said, "Of course it’s true! My dad told me himself. He was the one who received Mr. Du the day he went to select the gems for carving. Mr. Du said it himself that he wanted to give it to the little Miss Zheng from the Zheng Family as a birthday gift!"

Who else could the little Miss Zheng be, besides Zheng Xianjing?

In fact, most of the people here tonight came because they had heard about this and wanted to wish Zheng Xianjing a happy birthday.

They all wanted to take this opportunity to get acquainted with the legendary Mr. Du.

So, Mr. Du had actually returned to attend her birthday party.

At this moment, Zheng Xianjing had already pushed aside the awkwardness from earlier. Compared to Mr. Du, what was a little embarrassment?

With Mr. Du by her side, she would still be the center of attention tonight!

Zheng Xianjing was thrilled!

Those around her were even more envious.

Mr. Du had come to celebrate Zheng Xianjing’s birthday in person! Not everyone could claim such an honor!

Upon hearing this, Lingling immediately went over to Zheng Xianjing and instructed her, "Xianjing, when Mr. Du arrives, don’t act like those other insipid women. You need to show everyone how you can reject Mr. Du!"

In Beijing, besides Zheng Xianjing, who else could refuse Mr. Du?

And yet, Zheng Xianjing had always been refusing him, despite Mr. Du’s continuous efforts!

After tonight, the whole of Beijing will know, Zheng Xianjing is Mr. Du’s life savior.

Zheng Xianjing nodded, suppressing the excitement in her heart, "Okay, Mom, I understand."

And so, the course of the party changed completely, with everyone discussing Mr. Du.

"Did you hear? Mr. Du is coming later!"

"I already knew about this! Miss Zheng is Mr. Du’s life savior, how could Mr. Du not come?"

"Lucky Miss Zheng Xianjing, to be able to even save Mr. Du."

"I didn’t expect Zheng Xianjing, who appears so frail, to be so deeply capable!"

"Indeed!"

Mr. Du’s life savior?

Ni Yang raised her eyebrows slightly upon hearing the discussion.

It really was quite coincidental. The person she had casually saved also happened to be called Mr. Du.

It remained to be seen which Mr. Du was the one famous throughout the ten-mile foreign trade district.

Ni Yang didn’t dwell on it and proceeded to chat with Shangguan Xi and Shangguan Xu.

Shangguan Xi said, "Yangyang, your dress looks absolutely beautiful!"

Ni Yang smiled, "After the banquet, I’ll lend it to you."

"Really? That would be great!"

Just then, a commotion arose at the entrance of the Banquet Hall, and all the guests paused to look.

They saw four men in suits carrying a dazzling gem statue slowly walking inward.

The crystal statue, about the height of half a person, was delicately carved, depicting many splendid peaches, symbolizing longevity.

Leading the way, one man was dressed in a black suit. _{𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝒎}

Another was dressed in a simple cloth robe and cloth shoes, holding Buddha Beads. Despite his plain attire, every move he made exuded an unapproachable aura of nobility!

"That’s Mr. Du!" someone in the crowd recognized him.

Mr. Du had indeed come!

Zheng Xianjing didn’t know Mr. Du, but she recognized Wang Ziqi, Mr. Du’s assistant. Smiling slightly, she fluffed her curly hair and, restraining her excited heart, walked step by step towards Mr. Du.

"Mr. Du, I think I made it very clear to your assistant, Mr. Wang Ziqi, I’m not the type to leverage gratitude for personal gain. Please take your item back."