Tang Xintian ultimately chose a very elegant evening gown. It was silver-white, empire-waisted, off-the-shoulder but not backless, with a side slit above the knee, paired with a finely textured pure cashmere shawl.
Han Lie, looking thoroughly unimpressed, escorted her to the venue, where Section Chief Tang underwent a sudden transformation.
Poised, elegant, and natural, she was more than capable of holding her own.
Gu Yong spotted Han Lie entering from afar and hurried over with his daughter to greet them. His rather pretty daughter was instantly and utterly outshone by Tang Xintian.
Tsk, tsk. Her fairly attractive appearance and demeanor suffered brutally in comparison…
While Han Lie and Gu Yong exchanged pleasantries, the two young women naturally gravitated towards each other, each probing the other.
Gu Tian harbored a subtle but palpable hostility towards Tang Xintian. In their desultory chat, they covered everything from family background to academic qualifications.
