You should call her Aunt!

“Wow, Shuangshuang, you’re like a fairy descended to earth tonight!” Yao Qianqian’s praise was heartfelt. “You’re so beautiful, I can’t take my eyes off you even as a woman.”

Wen Shuang brushed a strand of hair behind her ear. “As long as I look beautiful, that’s enough.”

Simply by sitting there, she exuded an aura that declared, “I am the most beautiful woman in the world.”

Almost every gaze at the banquet was drawn to Wen Shuang.

One had to admit, this woman was truly stunning.

Her beauty was so transcendent that even envy seemed impossible.

Xia Anran, holding Qin You’s arm, approached. “Wen Shuang, your imitation dress is pretty convincing! It looks a lot like the original! But this is a banquet, you know. Isn’t it a bit disrespectful to show up in a knock-off gown?”

This dress was from a famous French haute couture brand, designed by the renowned international fashion designer Madame Ning Su herself. There was only one in the world. Xia Anran had wanted to buy it herself, but never even had the chance. She refused to believe Wen Shuang could have gotten her hands on it—it had to be a fake!

Wen Shuang played with the jade bracelet on her pale wrist. “What makes you so sure this isn’t the real one?”

Xia Anran replied, “This was designed by Master Ning Su herself—there’s only one in the world. How could you possibly get it? Wen Shuang, I know you want to stand out at the banquet, but there’s no need to wear a counterfeit dress, is there?”

She said this loudly on purpose.

People nearby overheard, and soon mocking laughter rose around Wen Shuang.

They said she had no taste, that she was overreaching, daring to show up in a knock-off—what a joke!

At that moment, a well-bred young lady stepped forward. Her mother was a renowned fashion designer. She took a closer look and said, “This dress isn’t a fake. My mother knows Madame Ning Su personally—I’ve seen this dress with my own eyes. I can guarantee the one she’s wearing is absolutely authentic!”

Xia Anran’s smile froze on her face.

Qin You, ever since seeing Wen Shuang, hadn’t been able to take his eyes off her. He didn’t care about the dress; all he knew was that tonight, Wen Shuang looked more beautiful than ever.

Since they broke up, she seemed to become more radiant each time he saw her.

If she had once been a bud about to blossom, now she was a rose in full bloom.

Xia Anran noticed Qin You’s unwavering gaze and grew resentful, tugging hard at his arm before he finally snapped out of it.

He Luo spoke up, “Oh, Anran, you don’t understand. Wen Shuang has such a wealthy boss wrapped around her finger. Limited-edition dresses like this are easy—just a few tears and he’ll get her anything.”

Xia Anran immediately laughed, “Exactly! Wen Shuang, I bet getting this dress wasn’t easy. You must have worked hard last night.”

Their words, veiled yet humiliating, hung in the air for all to hear.

Wen Shuang sneered coldly, “Shut your filthy mouths. Are you unaware that slander can land you in jail?”

“Just joking! Can’t you take a little joke?” Xia Anran snickered. “Wen Shuang, everyone here has brought a date tonight. You can’t just skip it because President Lin is too greasy, can you?”

Yu Xueyi chimed in, “Yes, we’re all so curious to see President Lin’s handsome presence!”

After their momentary awe, the others began chattering, their words laced with mockery.

Former university classmates looked at Wen Shuang, who had fallen so low as to cling to an oily old man, with nothing but ridicule in their eyes. Back in college, when Wen Shuang dated Qin You—handsome and from a good family—they had all envied her.

But since Qin You got engaged to Xia Anran, Wen Shuang had fallen to this.

Witnessing her misfortune, they couldn’t help but feel a twisted satisfaction.

At that moment, the director entered to give a speech.

He encouraged everyone to eat and drink freely, not to stand on ceremony!

He glanced around the hall—almost everyone was paired up. Noticing Wen Shuang alone, he joked he should introduce her to someone.

Xia Anran laughed, “Director, you must still be on 2G internet. Wen Shuang has a boyfriend—he’s a boss!”

“Maybe not a boyfriend exactly,” Yu Xueyi giggled. “Rich bosses usually have wives—Shuangjie can only be…”

Another round of barely concealed snickers.

The director didn’t normally concern himself with the actors’ private lives, but even he glanced at Wen Shuang with a hint of disbelief before dropping the subject.

Wen Shuang acted as if nothing had happened and continued eating.

But Xia Anran wouldn’t let her be. “Wen Shuang, say something! You’re the principal dancer of our troupe. We’re all so interested in your love life. This President Lin you’ve landed—so is he in his fifties or sixties?”

Qin You unconsciously clenched his fists.

Wen Shuang was willing to be with some greasy old man, but not with him!

Wen Shuang had finally had enough.

Just then, the banquet doors were slowly pulled open.

A mature, chilly voice sounded, “Excuse me, I’m only twenty-eight.”

He appeared as he spoke.

Ji Shen strode in, dressed in a pure black suit.

He stood nearly one ninety meters tall, radiating an intense and natural authority.

His features were coldly elegant, with a trace of wildness.

The hall erupted—gasps of admiration from the women buzzed through the air like a pot brought to a rolling boil.

“How handsome! Didn’t they say Wen Shuang’s man was some greasy old boss in his fifties or sixties? How does he look so young?”

“Are you stupid? That was just a rumor! I always thought someone with her temperament couldn’t possibly settle for an old man.”

“My god, those long legs, that height—he’s too handsome. He looks familiar, though, like I’ve seen him in the papers!”

The entire hall was in uproar.

Xia Anran and Qin You were stunned as well.

Xia Anran’s jaw dropped. “Uncle Shen, you… why are you here? Who are you looking for?”

Qin You also blurted out “Uncle Shen,” a wild idea flashing through his mind.

Ji Shen ignored them both.

He walked unhurriedly to Wen Shuang’s side. “Shuangshuang, the banquet started and you didn’t let me know. I rushed over as soon as I could.”

He straightened his tie.

Wen Shuang’s eyes lit up. “Shen, weren’t you working overtime tonight? That’s why I didn’t tell you.”

“No matter how busy I am, nothing is more important to me than you,” Ji Shen replied, his gaze drowning in tenderness.

Everyone was stunned!

Qin You and Xia Anran had called him Uncle Shen?

Even if they’d never seen this face before, the name Ji Shen was legendary.

Qin You’s uncle was the sole heir of the Ji family and the Chief Detective of Jinghai District in the capital!

And he was Wen Shuang’s official boyfriend!

Qin You was shocked, shouting uncontrollably, “Wen Shuang, you’re my uncle’s girlfriend? When did that happen?!”

Wen Shuang’s eyes turned icy, just as she was about to speak.

Ji Shen had already sat beside her, took her hand, and looked at the furious Qin You. “Qin You, you should address her as Aunt.”