"Our Ruxin is truly beautiful," Mrs. Han gazed at Han Ruixin with tears of joy in her eyes, "Tonight she’s sure to be the center of attention, gripping Sheng Shaochen’s heart firmly!"
Yet Han Ruixin’s expression suddenly changed, her eyes landing on the pink gown she was wearing, filled with reluctance.
Still, she addressed Mrs. Han, "Mommy, tonight, I’d rather wear the blue dress." Han Ruixin extended her hand to point to the blue gown set aside by the maid.
It was a sky-blue chiffon gown, adorned with a starry blue sky, its beauty somewhat ethereal.
Mrs. Han was taken aback momentarily; she could tell her daughter didn’t favor the blue gown, "Blue looks mature, this pink one suits you better."
"But... Brother Chen likes blue..." Han Ruixin bit her lip, a complex array of emotions flickering in her eyes.
Mrs. Han paused, understanding, "Then wear the blue one..." She instructed the maid to fetch the blue gown, intending to help Han Ruixin change.
But then she heard Han Ruixin say, "Mommy, could you ask dad and my brother to wear blue suits to the banquet as well?"
"This..." Mrs. Han’s face showed difficulty, "Your father, that man..."
"I know... Dad doesn’t like me, but if I can marry Brother Chen, he’ll surely change his mind, right?" Han Ruixin said eagerly.
Mrs. Han, with a heavy heart, gently ruffled Han Ruixin’s hair, "Child, you’ve worked hard. Don’t worry, mommy will find a way to get your dad’s agreement."
Seven o’clock in the evening!
The entire elite circle of Han City’s business community, including political dignitaries, all hurried to attend Han Ruixin’s birthday dinner.
Numerous journalists and media outlets swarmed to the event.
The grand Han Mansion was brightly lit, and the red carpet under the starry sky looked all the more dignified.
The courtyard was bustling with excitement.
Guests mingled with laughter and ease, enjoying themselves immensely.
Dressed in the blue starry chiffon gown, Han Ruixin, under the watchful eyes of the guests and supported by Mrs. Han who was also dressed in a blue mermaid gown, took small steps and seated herself on the dais.
Suddenly, all the flashes focused on Han Ruixin.
She smiled at the cameras with the composure and elegance unique to a lady of her standing, her beauty like a painting.
There was a chorus of admiration from below.
The reporters who had been waiting in the hall for some time immediately grabbed their microphones, vying to ask Han Ruixin questions.
"Miss Han, is it true that you cured Mr. Sheng of his androphobia?"
"Can you tell us how you managed to cure Mr. Sheng’s androphobia?"
Instantly, the reporters focused all their questions on ’Han Ruixin curing Sheng Shaochen’s androphobia.’
Sitting in her seat, Han Ruixin smiled shyly and said sweetly, "Actually, I don’t know how to answer this question. As the person involved, I’m also not sure why just by hugging Brother Chen once, his androphobia was cured... this..."
Han Ruixin lowered her head and said bashfully, "I guess, it must be fate destined by the heavens."
During her speech, her slender hand, under everyone’s gaze, slowly reached towards the fiery red heart-shaped pendant around her neck.
Everyone’s gaze followed her gesture, resting on the fiery red heart-shaped pendant.
The pendant looked quite ordinary, especially mismatched with Han Ruixin’s couture gown.
In such a setting, for Han Ruixin, the young lady of the Han Family, there was no reason she would wear such a cheap pendant unless...