Chapter 149: Both in White
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“It should be something more low-key, like white,” Ji Jing thought for a moment and decided on a more understated color. She only wanted to make a brief appearance at the evening banquet and head straight to the subsequent auction, without any intention of dazzling the crowd.
“Alright,” Zhang Xue replied without changing her expression, but her heart skipped a beat. She vaguely remembered that Ji Yaqi, another daughter of the Ji family, had recently chosen a white-themed evening gown as well?
Zhang Xue had encountered the upper class often enough to hear about the subtle relationship between Ji Yaqi and Ji Jing. She immediately thought that if these two in some way “clashed” with their outfits, it would be quite embarrassing.
If she played it safe, Zhang Xue should tactfully advise Ji Jing to choose a
different color.
But on the flip side, if she won this competition, wouldn’t it draw more attention to this dress? Zhang Xue discreetly assessed Ji Jing and believed that with her beauty, she couldn’t possibly lose.
Regardless, fortune favors the bold!
Zhang Xue decisively pushed aside the crowded hangers and picked a white gown from her selection. “What about this one?”
Zhang Xue indeed had a sharp eye, and after Ji Jing glanced at a few options, she ultimately found Zhang Xue’s choice to be the most appealing. So, she settled for it.
What Ji Jing didn’t know was that Zhang Xue, seeing her indecisiveness, became more convinced that she had figured out her client’s intentions. Ji Jing must be aiming to outshine Ji Yaqi at this evening��s event!
Thus, Zhang Xue specifically tailored a differentiated outfit for Ji Jing.
Both wearing white, Ji Yaqi appeared as a cute and lovely campus goddess, while Ji Jing’s time spent in the Taoist temple had cultivated a unique aura, making her look as pure and cold as moonlight. Ji Jing had forsaken complex accessories and instead exuded simplicity and grace.
This misunderstanding directly affected the evening banquet three days later.
It wasn’t until the event’s lights illuminated the scene that everyone realized both Ji Yaqi and Ji Jing were wearing white, yet they displayed entirely different styles.
People tended to easily compare similar individuals, and some guests at the banquet did not hold back their comments.
“Who’s that?”
“It’s the Ji family, isn’t it? With such a commotion around them, they truly deserve to be C City’s wealthiest. That woman must be Ji Ying, the one I told you about.”
“Oh, I remember now. The one next to him is Miss Ji Yaqi, right? She’s so beautiful.
“Hmm? There are two girls following him. Is the other one his girlfriend? But she looks so much like him.”
“You’ve got it wrong. The one in front is Ji Yaqi, and the other one is his girlfriend, right?”
“How could that be! I’ve seen them before, the one in the front is definitely Ji Yaqi, and the other one, who looks so much like Ji Ying, is their second daughter, right?”
“Didn’t you know? Ji Yaqi was adopted by the Ji family. The one who looks more like him is their recently found biological daughter, named… Ji Jing?” “Is that even possible?!”
“Are you kidding me? But for some reason, the Ji family hasn’t publicly disclosed it. Only a few people know about this.”
“Well, that’s quite delicate. One is the adopted daughter pampered since childhood, and the other is the recently found biological daughter…”
“In my opinion, the Ji family probably doesn’t value this biological daughter as much, which is why they haven’t made it public.”
“I agree. Ji Jing clearly inherited the Ji family’s beauty genes. Such a beautiful daughter, who wouldn’t love her?”
“Indeed, she resembles Madame Yun in her youth. And her demeanor is so graceful and confident. I can’t believe she grew up in the mountains.”
“Grew up in the mountains? That must be a lie. She has such good manners and a great figure. It’s obvious she’s had an education.”
“I used to think Ji Yaqi was quite pretty, but after seeing Ji Jing today, I realized she’s somewhat lacking. Blood ties really make a difference.”
In reality, only a small group of people were discussing this matter, and their conversations were hushed. Unfortunately, Ji Yaqi, busy socializing at the event, couldn’t help but overhear them.
For a moment, a chill entered Ji Yaqi’s eyes, and she tightly gripped her highball glass.
Ji Jing… She did it on purpose; she must have done it on purpose! Choosing the same color intentionally, going through all the trouble to dress up, deliberately trying to embarrass me at this evening’s banquet!